Just like oil and water, oil and Indians just don't mix well together. I read this story by Greg Palast about the oily trail of tears that happens around the globe anytime oil is discovered on Indian land. This quote from the former governor of Alaska is telling: "Land ownership comes in two ways, Mr. Palast." explained the governor and pipeline magnate, "Purchase or conquest. The fact that your granddaddy chased a caribou across the land doesn't make it yours." Never mind the fact that the Indians he was talking about had lived there for thousands of years! I bet if they discovered oil on Bush or Clinton land, they would have to pay dearly to drill there! He also has some awful quotes from Chevron lawyers that make Big Oil look even worse than they already do. Awful.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Oil and Indians Don't Mix
Just like oil and water, oil and Indians just don't mix well together. I read this story by Greg Palast about the oily trail of tears that happens around the globe anytime oil is discovered on Indian land. This quote from the former governor of Alaska is telling: "Land ownership comes in two ways, Mr. Palast." explained the governor and pipeline magnate, "Purchase or conquest. The fact that your granddaddy chased a caribou across the land doesn't make it yours." Never mind the fact that the Indians he was talking about had lived there for thousands of years! I bet if they discovered oil on Bush or Clinton land, they would have to pay dearly to drill there! He also has some awful quotes from Chevron lawyers that make Big Oil look even worse than they already do. Awful.
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