Comments on: Breaking News! Lakota Nation Secedes From The USA

By: bosskitty

bosskitty — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 19:26:53 +0000

Anthony, I applaud your observation and hope to see the collective desires, voiced by the Lakota people, shared. Although I have definite ideas for how to improve respect and treatment for my own life, I must also be very aware that I am a single individual surrounded by many other individuals. Our lot in life may be similar but not exactly alike, so I cannot speak for them. This movement to display the autonomous condition of the Lakota Nation, as well for all Indigenous Nations, is valid and deserves attention, however, it deserves action. The US Government has expert legal magicians who can tie this issue into knots, delaying resolution indefinitely. These valid grievances should be researched for presentation by a movie. This appears to be the most successful method of gathering public support for policy changes. There are many documentary filmmakers who can enlighten public opinion … contact Michael Moore or Ken Burns.

By: Anthony Black

Anthony Black — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 06:12:22 +0000

I believe that native people/groups who have signed Treaties with the United States of America are a true Sovereign Nation(s) (A Nation within a Nation). In addition, this is true through the Marshall trilogy case of 1831 (Cherokee Nation vs Georgia) that shelters and protects native/tribal sovereignty. In that sense I do support the Lakota people’s sovereignty.

I do have one questions what do the people of the Lakota say about this, it should be put into a vote. Let the poeple’s voice be heard, before one individual starts to declare that he is speaking for the rest of the Lakota people.

This message is from Anthony from the Navajo Nation.

By: Lyssa

Lyssa — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:16:19 +0000

For a photograph of the official Lakota Nation Delegation, Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, January 2008, see http://www.tizzlit.blogspot.com/

The LAKOTA NATION did not secede from the US nor does it intend to.

By: proudprogressive

proudprogressive — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 17:03:01 +0000

The comments thread on Common Dreams is still going, and pretty fascinating (to me at least). There are many people who will be following this event fastidiously. It is no surprise that currently the MSM is ignoring this declaration by Russel Means. Watching all this unfold should be quite interesting. Above all , lets hope that there is no bloodshed , as seen at wounded Knee etc. Many within the First Nations do not want bloodshed, do not want to act in ways that “add to darkness” – just my two cents as i saw this article and was very excited at the possibilities….but its never that simple. Time will tell. One thing for sure. There is much bigotry alive and well towards First Nations peoples.

By: Larry

Larry — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 01:16:51 +0000

Might be worth considering except Bush will probably declare them a terrorist nation and launch an attack.