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In reply to the discussion: Tens of Thousands Demand DNC Add National Fracking Ban to Party Platform [View all]Rafale
(291 posts)3. Four countries outlawed fracking so far. So should we.
France. Fracking was banned in France in 2011 and the ban was upheld in 2012.
Bulgaria. After France banned fracking, Bulgaria followed suit in 2012, becoming the second European country to ban this dirty practice.
Germany. Germany first enacted a ban on fracking in 2012, and it was upheld in 2014.
Scotland.
Tough fight considering how much sway the oil industry ha$ in global politic$. #wars #tradinglivesforoil #sosaysaveteran
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Tens of Thousands Demand DNC Add National Fracking Ban to Party Platform [View all]
kadaholo
Jun 2016
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A little off track (forgive me) but I wish the party would support this in the platform.
Rafale
Jun 2016
#4
She might ask the Republicons in Congress to do something but with a wink. I think she will
rhett o rick
Jun 2016
#10
DNC to tens of thousands, 'piss off, we dont' need your votes now go away already'. eom
Purveyor
Jun 2016
#31
"But my corporate sponsors and campaign contributors in the fracking industry want it, peons
Feeling the Bern
Jun 2016
#38
Maybe bern & jane can fight to ban what they did in Sierra Blanca Tx too!
misterhighwasted
Jun 2016
#42
great symbolism, but the real issue is getting action (or INACTION in this case)
yurbud
Jun 2016
#58
I support a 100% ban on fracking as part of the Democratic party platform. eom
PufPuf23
Jun 2016
#60