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UglyGreed

(7,661 posts)
Fri Mar 18, 2016, 09:37 PM Mar 2016

The Only Presidential Candidate That Makes Indian Country a Priority: Native People Feeling the Bern




“Another great step for U.S. Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders in honoring and recognizing Native Americans.” - Deborah Parker, Tulalip

Last time we talked politics, it was to say that NEITHER Democratic candidate had done anything to show good faith toward Native people. Sure, they both had a written document that made promises to Indian Country, but at that time neither candidate had invested any time, money or other resources toward Indian Country in their campaigns.

Well, that’s changed. At least it’s changed for one candidate.



See, Hillary Clinton STILL has not shown one bit of investment into Indian Country (other than a conference call that probably cost two dollars)—no outreach people to Indian Country, no ads committed to Native people, no visits to Indian Country.

Nada.



Read more at http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2016/03/18/only-presidential-candidate-makes-indian-country-priority-native-people-feeling-bern
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The Only Presidential Candidate That Makes Indian Country a Priority: Native People Feeling the Bern (Original Post) UglyGreed Mar 2016 OP
So happy to see this! Long overdue!! Thanks! haikugal Mar 2016 #1
No problem UglyGreed Mar 2016 #2
Surprise! haikugal Mar 2016 #4
Snow for us to UglyGreed Mar 2016 #6
Thanks. Should be many more responses to this post. Well done. EndElectoral Mar 2016 #3
Bernies message of democratic socialism resonates yellerpup Mar 2016 #5
I tell my children UglyGreed Mar 2016 #7
He respects all of us, not just the people yellerpup Mar 2016 #13
I signed back in just to rec this Rebkeh Mar 2016 #8
Bernie is indeed the President we need Art_from_Ark Mar 2016 #12
Bernie represents everyone. jalan48 Mar 2016 #9
Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Mar 2016 #10
Kick and thank you Mike__M Mar 2016 #11
K&R! vintx Mar 2016 #14
Bernie is a good fellow and a great candidate for the party nomination. aikoaiko Mar 2016 #15

haikugal

(6,476 posts)
4. Surprise!
Fri Mar 18, 2016, 09:56 PM
Mar 2016

We have a wonderful candidate with outstanding people supporting him. That makes me happy...and it's almost spring! At least it's trying to be...we're expecting more snow...brrrr

yellerpup

(12,253 posts)
5. Bernies message of democratic socialism resonates
Fri Mar 18, 2016, 09:57 PM
Mar 2016

throughout the Native American community because this is how we lived on this side of the world before white invasion. So proud of Bernie for listening and giving voice to our issues.

UglyGreed

(7,661 posts)
7. I tell my children
Fri Mar 18, 2016, 10:04 PM
Mar 2016

the very same thing about socialism and how it relates with how Native Americans once lived. I tell them not only they helped each other they had a great respect for the land. That IMO is socialism, not what others claim what it is. I'm glad he is showing the Native Americans the respect they long deserved!!!!!

yellerpup

(12,253 posts)
13. He respects all of us, not just the people
Sat Mar 19, 2016, 06:58 AM
Mar 2016

but all our relations (animals, plants, and all living things). Your kids are going to grow up smart and ethical. Socialism is just a word. Realizing that we are all interlinked in the web of life will help everyone stay safer. You betcha!

Mike__M

(1,052 posts)
11. Kick and thank you
Fri Mar 18, 2016, 11:10 PM
Mar 2016

Gyasi Ross, the author of the article, for those who don't know, is the tall guy at Bernie's shoulder in this photo:



He's worth reading.

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