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Cha

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81. Death warrant to our environment & people’: Native Americans say no to Keystone XL
Mon Jan 5, 2015, 02:50 AM
Jan 2015

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Dozens of Native Americans have descended on Washington DC on the first weekend of 2015 to stage a protest in front of the White House against the Keystone XL oil sands pipeline, which they call a disastrous “death warrant” to the environment and people.

The “No to KXL rally”, organized by Native American leaders and environmental groups, paraded in the Lafayette Square against the pipeline that would channel oil from the Canadian tar sands through to the US to refineries in Texas.


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http://rt.com/usa/219643-keystone-pipeline-protest-washington/

Yes, I'm kicking my own thread. 'cause I want the news out there. Cha Jan 2015 #1
I'm kicking it for the same reason madokie Jan 2015 #7
Happy New Year, madokie! Cha Jan 2015 #9
Thank you madokie Jan 2015 #13
Never Never Never Give UP! Cha Jan 2015 #16
only when one gives up do they truly fail madokie Jan 2015 #18
Exactly my philosophy. Cha Jan 2015 #24
I'll join you, madokie! calimary Jan 2015 #96
K & R n/t jaysunb Jan 2015 #2
Mahalo Jay! Cha Jan 2015 #3
Happy New Year Cha ! jaysunb Jan 2015 #6
Thank you.. backatcha! Cha Jan 2015 #8
k/r Dawson Leery Jan 2015 #4
Thank you Dawson Leery! Cha Jan 2015 #5
Rec and kick! zappaman Jan 2015 #10
"Real Democrats".. "the only true really really true Democrats".. Just 'cause they wanted it Cha Jan 2015 #19
Wait What sheshe2 Jan 2015 #26
I guess Obama is too busy being pro torture and invading Syria. zappaman Jan 2015 #29
Let the games begin! livetohike Jan 2015 #11
Happy New Year, livetohike! He's Back.. and he's got the Big Pen and lots of INK! Cha Jan 2015 #25
Not only do we have the votes DFW Jan 2015 #12
So Good, DFW.. I was so appreciative of Senator Schumer saying this on FTN! Cha Jan 2015 #31
With Reid's injuries needing time to heal, Schumer now has to step up or shut up DFW Jan 2015 #39
Really.. that's right, I momentarily forgot about poor Harry's conditon. Get Well Sen Reid! Cha Jan 2015 #45
Woot! What I've been thinking (& saying) for months: PBO's been laying out the case to shut it down Hekate Jan 2015 #14
Yes he has, Hekate.. and now he's Baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack! With his Cha Jan 2015 #33
K&R! Omaha Steve Jan 2015 #15
Mahalo Steve! Cha Jan 2015 #35
"if the republicons want "Jobs" so bad.. pass Bernie's Bill! " arcane1 Jan 2015 #17
Thank you for reading that, arcane! And, how about that Schumer?! Cha Jan 2015 #21
Indeed! arcane1 Jan 2015 #46
K&R proverbialwisdom Jan 2015 #20
Thank you, proverbialwisdom! Cha Jan 2015 #37
Good news! Spazito Jan 2015 #22
Yes, Spazito.. I didn't know and to hear Sen Schumer actually tell the FACTS about Keystone on FTN.. Cha Jan 2015 #43
K&R Go Vols Jan 2015 #23
Thank you, Go Vols! Cha Jan 2015 #49
Good for them. AtomicKitten Jan 2015 #27
So glad most of the Dems are on board being against the bogus Keystone for Jobs meme! Cha Jan 2015 #53
happy new year, Cha AtomicKitten Jan 2015 #58
A big, fat K&R! CaliforniaPeggy Jan 2015 #28
A Big Fat Mahalo, CalPeggy! Cha Jan 2015 #54
Kick it Cha! sheshe2 Jan 2015 #30
How about that Sen Schumer on TV saying "Why create very few jobs with the dirtiest of energy from Cha Jan 2015 #57
Bless his heart. sheshe2 Jan 2015 #64
And, somewhere Sen McConnell is not smiling about the President's big ol VETO PEN. LOL Cha Jan 2015 #66
Poor Mitch! sheshe2 Jan 2015 #68
now watcjh the blue dogs try to mess this up. DonCoquixote Jan 2015 #32
I thought Senator Schumer was considered a "blue dog".. "corporate dem"? .. and please what did Cha Jan 2015 #34
here ya go DonCoquixote Jan 2015 #40
video AtomicKitten Jan 2015 #47
Oh wow! thank you, DonCoquixote.. big dog got it WRONG.. the FACTS are Against him! Cha Jan 2015 #48
what is sad is DonCoquixote Jan 2015 #50
I have no idea.. but, it will be interesting to see what she has to say when the President VETOES Cha Jan 2015 #56
Hillary has already indicated she will follow the Alison Grimes strategy Cali_Democrat Jan 2015 #103
The funny thing about Grimes JonLP24 Jan 2015 #129
He is right about the details JonLP24 Jan 2015 #128
K&R silverweb Jan 2015 #36
silverweb.. Cha Jan 2015 #59
My pleasure! silverweb Jan 2015 #61
Take that, you chinless %^$# TheCowsCameHome Jan 2015 #38
Poor McConnell.. up against the Evil VETO PEN! Cha Jan 2015 #63
K&R mcar Jan 2015 #41
Mahalo mcar! Cha Jan 2015 #65
Misleading headline is misleading. "I think there will be" =/= "There are" DRoseDARs Jan 2015 #42
Actually it's a headline from the site.. and I don't think Sen Schumer would be saying that if he Cha Jan 2015 #69
Hurray! Time for the Happy Dance! Take THAT, GOP, Koch brothers, etc.! freshwest Jan 2015 #44
Wow, Good POint, fresh.. thank you! Keystone would increase Koch's networth to $200 Billion in Cha Jan 2015 #70
Boehner will likewise be bowed. He frontloaded Keystone fast track into every CR since 2009. freshwest Jan 2015 #74
I had no idea.. good little koch boys! Definitely a Civil War..and yes it is very Cha Jan 2015 #75
Highly recommend. K/R Jefferson23 Jan 2015 #51
Mahalo mucho, Jefferson! Cha Jan 2015 #71
You're always most welcome, Cha. n/t Jefferson23 Jan 2015 #109
K&r... spanone Jan 2015 #52
Hey, Aloha, spanone! "Mitch McConnell: Keystone XL Pipeline Will Be My First Bill" Cha Jan 2015 #72
Kicked. n/t GP6971 Jan 2015 #55
Good. Ed Schultz has been doing great shows on KXL. SunSeeker Jan 2015 #60
Good to know, SunSeeker. I really don't see how anybody who's into reality and doesn't want to Cha Jan 2015 #73
Yes, and I like what the Cowboy Indian Alliance has been doing. SunSeeker Jan 2015 #83
A Hand Painted Tepee as a gift for Pres Obama to represent hopes for protected land and clean water! Cha Jan 2015 #85
Exactly! Kath1 Jan 2015 #92
Yes, Daryl Hannah.. love her activism, Kath! The vid that SunSeeker posted is from around Cha Jan 2015 #93
Let Obama's veto stand. Let all of his vetos stand. JDPriestly Jan 2015 #62
Right On, JD! Cha Jan 2015 #76
OR, they're going to wrap KXL up with pretty bows of wind & solar so it will pass without -too- much RiverLover Jan 2015 #67
We'll see.. Cha Jan 2015 #78
One of those "pretty bows" would kill the KXL deal. SunSeeker Jan 2015 #84
Post removed Post removed Jan 2015 #88
You don't like what I said, so you call me a troll? RiverLover Jan 2015 #90
You better believe it. nt Bobbie Jo Jan 2015 #94
This would be a good use of the veto Gothmog Jan 2015 #77
Yes, I can't wait to get it over and done with and on to the next VETO! Cha Jan 2015 #79
Why do the GOP, the Koch brothers, and Bill Clinton hate America? tularetom Jan 2015 #80
They make $$$$$$$ off of hating America. Cha Jan 2015 #82
Death warrant to our environment & people’: Native Americans say no to Keystone XL Cha Jan 2015 #81
K Cha Jan 2015 #86
K Cha Jan 2015 #87
I'm sure they are keeping the list close to the chest davidpdx Jan 2015 #89
Yes, I would imagine.. don't want anyone trying to change their minds. Cha Jan 2015 #91
you're assuming, of course, that he'd veto it. He might bigtree Jan 2015 #95
Great to hear this, thanks for posting! beerandjesus Jan 2015 #97
K&R nt Andy823 Jan 2015 #98
Uh, that's a whopping 34 votes. jeff47 Jan 2015 #99
I'll take my victories where they come, jeff. kochs wants the Keystone and McConnell is determined Cha Jan 2015 #106
That's a little like the victory of getting dressed in the morning jeff47 Jan 2015 #107
Sheeesh.. If Keystone is stopped it's a Victory. Cha Jan 2015 #108
Unfortunately for some, acknowledging a victory would mean giving Obama some credit. great white snark Jan 2015 #116
Maybe that's it.. couldn't figure out their Problem.. it will be a HUGE Victory! Cha Jan 2015 #124
I'll cross my fingers...but he does say he "thinks" they have the votes... joeybee12 Jan 2015 #100
Kicked and recommended. n/t Duval Jan 2015 #101
A veto on KXL won't happen fast enough. blackspade Jan 2015 #102
Same page, blackspade! Cha Jan 2015 #112
I suddenly smell a nasty trick, though... Grown2Hate Jan 2015 #104
With oil at < $50 a barrell, why is this project still a thing? Yavin4 Jan 2015 #105
Kochs want it. Cha Jan 2015 #130
They can want it all they want. They're still going lose money on it. Yavin4 Jan 2015 #131
Copy that. Cha Jan 2015 #135
Kick sheshe2 Jan 2015 #110
mahalo she.. our electricity went out again. Cha Jan 2015 #113
Geez Cha~ sheshe2 Jan 2015 #114
Sweet BIL! Cha Jan 2015 #115
Hug~ sheshe2 Jan 2015 #119
.. Cha Jan 2015 #122
Good news, thanks for posting. nm rhett o rick Jan 2015 #111
"...pipeline companies..." greiner3 Jan 2015 #117
Good! another_liberal Jan 2015 #118
Democrats, please don't break our hearts Iwillnevergiveup Jan 2015 #120
The Fact This Might Even Be An Issue Is Disgusting 1step Jan 2015 #121
Kick! Like!! BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2015 #123
Aloha Blanche! Cha Jan 2015 #125
Oh, the Irony--this will prob. be one of the first veto's by a Dem. President and riversedge Jan 2015 #126
President Obama has VETOED one or two other bills before this.. but, this will be grand, riveredge.. Cha Jan 2015 #127
Numbers yes swilton Jan 2015 #132
Yes, I can't wait until its a Done Deal, swilton! Cha Jan 2015 #134
If Obama vetoes this legislation (which is sure to come but hasn't yet)....... RationalMan Jan 2015 #133
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