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2016 Postmortem

In reply to the discussion: A Tweet from Naomi Klein [View all]

mikeysnot

(4,755 posts)
75. Frustrating.
Wed Mar 2, 2016, 02:26 PM
Mar 2016

She wrote about all the protest in Canada regarding the original pipeline was going to go to the pacific through BC and was blocked by grass roots activism and the leadership of the First Nation people...

So they moved it to going through the US keystone XL... never heard on TV that even Canadian's didn't want it.

If you read Shock Doctrine this one will piss you off also.

A Tweet from Naomi Klein [View all] Ferd Berfel Mar 2016 OP
Climate change and the sixth global mass-extinction event is happening now SoLeftIAmRight Mar 2016 #1
Well not to be contrary but if we're already in mass extinction, why bother? Armstead Mar 2016 #31
Yes, because we still have time to delay if we can cut emissions. Duval Mar 2016 #36
How big a mass extinction do you want it to be? gcomeau Mar 2016 #46
careful with that nihilism! TimeToEvolve Mar 2016 #52
Mass extinctions don't wipe out everything. jeff47 Mar 2016 #60
Oh snap.. disillusioned73 Mar 2016 #2
Thanks for posting this! monicaangela Mar 2016 #3
But she is a woman!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thereismore Mar 2016 #4
This message was self-deleted by its author Cali_Democrat Mar 2016 #5
a damned smart one too tk2kewl Mar 2016 #6
Indeed. nt thereismore Mar 2016 #7
So clearly she is going to burn in that special womanly hell nilram Mar 2016 #76
So many issues to care about. Unfortunately it appears all the Clinton supporters want Nanjeanne Mar 2016 #8
Hillary is spelled with two LLs, Naomi. Great journalists you are. oasis Mar 2016 #9
"Great journalists you are" MissDeeds Mar 2016 #12
I don't count on my writing skills for a paycheck. oasis Mar 2016 #16
I do, and look at the mess I always make of my posts Armstead Mar 2016 #33
Over the years, I would dial in when she appeared as a guest on oasis Mar 2016 #38
You might want to rethink your spelling of Madam if you care to be respectful. Otherwise, one might xocet Mar 2016 #39
And she doesn't count on tweets for a paycheck. arcane1 Mar 2016 #51
Well, if you want to nitpick grammar... NJCher Mar 2016 #19
I don't correct keyboard warriors on spelling and grammar as a courtesy. oasis Mar 2016 #23
And Here I thought that Madame Doctor Secretary Clinton spelled her name RoccoR5955 Mar 2016 #20
I just call her "Sell Out!" Dustlawyer Mar 2016 #27
Twitter doesn't allow corrections. JackRiddler Mar 2016 #24
Thanks, we all learned something today. oasis Mar 2016 #25
The world may be crumbling and you worry about spelling. Hillary can't be trusted. rhett o rick Mar 2016 #68
An important endorsement. jalan48 Mar 2016 #10
She's Feelin The Bern! Naomi always speaks truth to irresponsible power! Dont call me Shirley Mar 2016 #11
she always has, that's why I respect her so much litlbilly Mar 2016 #18
I'm reading "This Changes Everything" now... mikeysnot Mar 2016 #35
How is it? I get so riled up reading NF like Naomi's books too. We must stop the Oligarch's war on Dont call me Shirley Mar 2016 #55
Frustrating. mikeysnot Mar 2016 #75
Funny how people who UglyGreed Mar 2016 #13
Right? #NotmeUs. SammyWinstonJack Mar 2016 #30
I know, right? ozone_man Mar 2016 #63
Wish SHE could run for president whatchamacallit Mar 2016 #14
I think she's Canadian, eh? Armstead Mar 2016 #34
Yep whatchamacallit Mar 2016 #43
Naomi Klein as Secretary of interior then lostnfound Mar 2016 #57
Oooo... Ferd Berfel Mar 2016 #59
K & R! TIME TO PANIC Mar 2016 #15
As usual, Naomi is right on the mark! pdsimdars Mar 2016 #17
Thanks for reminder Naomi. You are my hero. jhart3333 Mar 2016 #21
I am glad that at least SOMEONE knows RoccoR5955 Mar 2016 #22
Hillary supports fracking. Herman4747 Mar 2016 #26
Kicked and Recced eom Arazi Mar 2016 #28
Looking at our nation you can tell the future of humanity is a priority, Lol. n/t jtuck004 Mar 2016 #29
GOP propagandists must love a mind so susceptible to suggestion. A perfect subject for BF Skinner Recoverin_Republican Mar 2016 #32
BF Skinner? Ewwww He put his own child in a Skinner Box. Duval Mar 2016 #41
yeah, had to hit the 'reward' bar ten times to get out. --- Not! Just kidding. Recoverin_Republican Mar 2016 #45
Now THAT is an important endorsement. JDPriestly Mar 2016 #37
I LOVE Naomi Klein. hifiguy Mar 2016 #40
SidDithers of DU reported she ''was a bit of a drinker'' at U-T. Octafish Mar 2016 #62
That post is mostly about Naomi Wolfe. postulater Mar 2016 #66
Reply 82. I got a screen shot. Octafish Mar 2016 #67
Thanks. postulater Mar 2016 #69
Kicked and recommended. Duval Mar 2016 #42
K&R kgnu_fan Mar 2016 #44
Well, I love Naomi Klein BlueMTexpat Mar 2016 #47
" Does she really want to see a GOPer in the WH?" Hell NO! RiverLover Mar 2016 #48
thanks 4 posting this TimeToEvolve Mar 2016 #54
Always. Anytime! /nt RiverLover Mar 2016 #64
Didn't you hear Hillary say she is immune to bribes? Gary 50 Mar 2016 #58
Amen & hallelujah! RiverLover Mar 2016 #65
K&R yuiyoshida Mar 2016 #49
I support Bernie on climate change avaistheone1 Mar 2016 #50
Hold that bus! We have someone else to throw under it. nt nichomachus Mar 2016 #53
All the coolest people are for Bernie nt TheDormouse Mar 2016 #56
Wow! K&R! This post has hundreds of recommendations! Enthusiast Mar 2016 #61
Wall Street trusts her. whereisjustice Mar 2016 #70
Kick and Rex warrprayer Mar 2016 #71
I think people will need more than a gentle reminder of this incredibly important point Fast Walker 52 Mar 2016 #72
Proud to stand with Ms Klein. She is right. Clinton can't be trusted. Betty Karlson Mar 2016 #73
Tweet from me: The formula that Bernie Sanders proposes to address climate change... NNadir Mar 2016 #74
Kickin' & a Recken' 2banon Mar 2016 #77
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