The Reaction of the Average American to the Dakota Access Pipeline Protests

As I scrolled through my Facebook news feed, I discovered the following artwork here, being shared by the page, “Indigenous Americans,” and originally posted it to my own wall, along with commentary…

"Dear Riot Police, The whole world is watching. These are peaceful water protectors. Don't you dare harm a single person."

“Dear Riot Police,
The whole world is watching. These are peaceful water protectors. Don’t you dare harm a single person.”

My Commentary: Or, by golly, I’ll vote harder!

When Questioned About North Dakota Access Pipeline While in Laos, Obama Defers to Staff

I originally posted the following information and commentary onto my Facebook wall…

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In Laos, Obama Questioned About Dakota Access Pipeline:
https://www.democracynow.org/2016/9/8/headlines/in_laos_obama_questioned_about_dakota_access_pipeline

President Barack Obama: “…I can’t give you details on this particular case. I’d have to go back to my staff and find out how are we doing on this one.”

(Read entire article here…)

My Commentary: Staff? Or, handlers?

Green Party Presidential Candidate Criminally-Charged for Spray Painting on Dakota Access Pipeline Equipment, While Police Who Brutalize Protesters Remain Free to Engage in More Abuse

I originally posted the following information and commentary onto my Facebook wall…

Green Party Presidential candidate, Jill Stein, prepares to spray paint on blade of bulldozer located on the Dakota Access Pipeline site

Green Party Presidential candidate, Jill Stein, prepares to spray paint on blade of bulldozer located on the Dakota Access Pipeline site

Jill Stein Charged For North Dakota Pipeline Protest:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/jill-stein-north-dakota-protest_us_57d07a55e4b06a74c9f264de

A sheriff’s department in North Dakota filed charges against the U.S. Green Party presidential candidate, Jill Stein, for damaging equipment during protests on Tuesday over construction of an oil pipeline.

Stein was part of a group protesting the Dakota Access pipeline and spray-painted construction equipment, the Morton County Sheriff’s Department said. Stein does not dispute the account. The department said Stein and her running mate Ajamu Baraka was charged with criminal trespass and criminal mischief.

(Read entire article here…)

My Commentary: Spray paint on digging equipment? You’ll be charged with “damaging equipment” and “criminal mischief.”

Sic dogs on, and maul, peaceful protesters? No charges.