2016 Postmortem
Related: About this forumClinton Faces New Challenge from Fractivists After 'Insulting' Comments
http://www.commondreams.org/news/2016/04/04/clinton-faces-new-challenge-fractivists-after-insulting-commentsNew York activists in particular remain skeptical about Clinton, whose previous equivocating on fracking stands in stark contrast to Sanders' call to ban the controversial gas extraction method, which was outlawed in the state in 2014 after a years-long environmentalist effort.
"We now have literally thousands of fractivists who are battle-tested, who understand the politics of these issues," one such activist, Walter Hang, told the New York Times on Monday. "And they have zero inclination to give away their vote without firm commitments."
The New York primary will take place on April 19. Polling shows Clinton ahead of Sanders 53-42, although Sanders has closed the gap somewhat in recent weeks. He also remains ahead of Clinton in the "must-win" primary state of Wisconsin.
Clinton has shifted leftward on environmental issues following months of sustained pressure from the climate movement and the growing populist support for Sandersbut critics say this as an indication that her campaign is simply pandering to win the green vote.
Sandra Steingraber, a biologist and anti-fracking activist who supports Sanders, told the Times, "We're in the middle of a climate emergency, and we have to keep all fossil fuels in the ground. Hillary Clinton has definitely shifted her positions. Whether she shifts them again should she become the Democratic candidate in a general election and softens them, that's the question I hear people wondering about."
Or as climate activist and author Naomi Klein tweeted, "Young people: Hillary Clinton feels sorry for you because you don't do research. Or maybe because you do..."
CorporatistNation
(2,546 posts)Think People!
Viva_La_Revolution
(28,791 posts)When it needs to be stopped immediately worldwide.
Trust Buster
(7,299 posts)is not going anywhere. Another dose of reality.
eridani
(51,907 posts)Trust Buster
(7,299 posts)Viva_La_Revolution
(28,791 posts)Trust Buster
(7,299 posts)eridani
(51,907 posts)Trust Buster
(7,299 posts)eridani
(51,907 posts)Trust Buster
(7,299 posts)environmentally the smart play.
Avalon Sparks
(2,566 posts)The same government decisions makers that allow the fracking, aren't at all interested in regulation.
I live in North Texas with at least 300 fracking sites all around me. Our State government doesn't give a rats ass about regulating despite the public outrage.
The voters in Denton, Texas passed a bill to ban fracking within their city limits. The Governor of Texas signed a bill overruling it.
Would I be correct to assume there's no fracking near your neighborhood?
Trust Buster
(7,299 posts)state to insure a Republican-controlled legislature. They see no problem building a senior living complex and a school next to a fertilizer plant.
Avalon Sparks
(2,566 posts)There are many places in various states to frack that are miles and miles away from populations. it's just too expensive the O&G companies say.
And yes you're right about Texas, too bad I can't count on a President to step in and at least push for regulations - and limits to where fracking can occur. I sure don't see that happening with Hillary.
cherokeeprogressive
(24,853 posts)Viva_La_Revolution
(28,791 posts)the massive releases of greenhouse gasses. The regulations we have now aren't stopping it so how can you even use that argument!?
Trust Buster
(7,299 posts)Viva_La_Revolution
(28,791 posts)Almost all fossil fuels can be left in the ground and replaced with renewables faster than big oil would like us to think.
ViseGrip
(3,133 posts)You fell for Hillary's answer?
OMG! Everything we have fought against for so long, is just peachy with the Hillary supporters to forget, cuz they have to justify their support.
THESE ARE CORPORATE REPUBLICAN EFFORTS. Stop supporting them.
CUT IT OUT.
Will that work? If not for you, they Wall Street won't listen to her 'cut it out' shit either.
GeorgiaPeanuts
(2,353 posts)Not surprised at all to see HRC supporters using right wing talking points lol.
Politicalboi
(15,189 posts)She WILL sell us out. She'll always be able to move where it's livable. She's in it for the power and MONEY!!!!! She's not to be trusted for anything. There's no need to wonder, she'll sell us out.
Avalon Sparks
(2,566 posts)I'm 100% sure as well.