Comments on: Native American Voters http://huntingdonpost.wordpress.com/2008/04/30/native-american-voters/ another dissolute vision of the world blurred by alcohol, sex and a mansion in the english countryside Thu, 18 Jun 2009 22:51:50 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Lola http://huntingdonpost.wordpress.com/2008/04/30/native-american-voters/#comment-173 Lola Sat, 03 May 2008 14:42:50 +0000 http://huntingdonpost.wordpress.com/?p=29#comment-173 To goodtimepolitics, the Census figures from 2003 show only 2% of Indians are not "mixed." This is creating problems for the Cherokee now, and the Congressional Black Caucus. To goodtimepolitics, the Census figures from 2003 show only 2% of Indians are not “mixed.” This is creating problems for the Cherokee now, and the Congressional Black Caucus.

]]> By: Lola http://huntingdonpost.wordpress.com/2008/04/30/native-american-voters/#comment-170 Lola Sat, 03 May 2008 14:25:10 +0000 http://huntingdonpost.wordpress.com/?p=29#comment-170 Indian politics are a funny thing. As much as I dislike Obama, he does have a link on his website now. But I don't know that he has "policy." People always cringe when I say this, but Nixon had the only BIA in recent history that ran decently. His admin increased the BIA budget by 224% and doubled funds for Indian health care. Now, he was getting pressure from AIM and the Wounded Knee stand off, but he returned Blue Lake and 48,000 acres to the Taos Pueblo, 40 million acres to the Navajo Rez, and 21,000 acres to the Yakima, plus 60,000 acres to the Oregon Warm Springs tribe. But Indian "policy" is always at the whim of the President, and frankly, while I don't believe Marshall's decision about "domestic dependent nations" will every be overturned, it is the root cause of all these problems. Indian politics are a funny thing. As much as I dislike Obama, he does have a link on his website now. But I don’t know that he has “policy.” People always cringe when I say this, but Nixon had the only BIA in recent history that ran decently. His admin increased the BIA budget by 224% and doubled funds for Indian health care. Now, he was getting pressure from AIM and the Wounded Knee stand off, but he returned Blue Lake and 48,000 acres to the Taos Pueblo, 40 million acres to the Navajo Rez, and 21,000 acres to the Yakima, plus 60,000 acres to the Oregon Warm Springs tribe. But Indian “policy” is always at the whim of the President, and frankly, while I don’t believe Marshall’s decision about “domestic dependent nations” will every be overturned, it is the root cause of all these problems.

]]> By: Native America researcher http://huntingdonpost.wordpress.com/2008/04/30/native-american-voters/#comment-162 Native America researcher Thu, 01 May 2008 12:29:25 +0000 http://huntingdonpost.wordpress.com/?p=29#comment-162 I would agree, there is this tendency to divide up every minority group into its respective categories and then try and cater to that in the political rhetoric. However, once the person gets into office it is impossible to fulfill all of the promises given to each group - we should do it the other way. Let the candidate pick a stance and vote based on that, not on how they say they will act for each group. I would agree, there is this tendency to divide up every minority group into its respective categories and then try and cater to that in the political rhetoric. However, once the person gets into office it is impossible to fulfill all of the promises given to each group – we should do it the other way. Let the candidate pick a stance and vote based on that, not on how they say they will act for each group.

]]> By: dpwiese http://huntingdonpost.wordpress.com/2008/04/30/native-american-voters/#comment-161 dpwiese Thu, 01 May 2008 05:03:59 +0000 http://huntingdonpost.wordpress.com/?p=29#comment-161 Could Obama or Clinton recognize the 60% urban Indian vote? Could Obama or Clinton recognize the 60% urban Indian vote?

]]> By: Chimera http://huntingdonpost.wordpress.com/2008/04/30/native-american-voters/#comment-160 Chimera Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:46:54 +0000 http://huntingdonpost.wordpress.com/?p=29#comment-160 The reason national politics matters more to Native Americans is that we are domestic dependent nations, thanks to John Marshall. If national politics should matter to anybody, it's us. The feds rule us. So we can't make much difference in a national election, as in affecting the outcome, we can put what power we do have behind a candidate we think we can win and use our collective power. We have almost no state power ever. The reason national politics matters more to Native Americans is that we are domestic dependent nations, thanks to John Marshall. If national politics should matter to anybody, it’s us. The feds rule us. So we can’t make much difference in a national election, as in affecting the outcome, we can put what power we do have behind a candidate we think we can win and use our collective power. We have almost no state power ever.

]]> By: Cherokee http://huntingdonpost.wordpress.com/2008/04/30/native-american-voters/#comment-159 Cherokee Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:35:55 +0000 http://huntingdonpost.wordpress.com/?p=29#comment-159 On local elections I can see why the argument can be made for the Native American vote, but on a national stage they aren't a very large player. I honestly feel that ONE of the largest problem in politics is this need to dissect the nation in to little categories and little pie charts. We all for the most part want the same thing. We want a free government that stays the hell away from my life, takes care of trade in a PROPER MANNER, and represents the people as a whole, not catered to a certain segment of the population. That is what local and state elections should all be about. Not National positions. Like President or Senator. Just do right by the people. On local elections I can see why the argument can be made for the Native American vote, but on a national stage they aren’t a very large player.

I honestly feel that ONE of the largest problem in politics is this need to dissect the nation in to little categories and little pie charts.

We all for the most part want the same thing.
We want a free government that stays the hell away from my life, takes care of trade in a PROPER MANNER, and represents the people as a whole, not catered to a certain segment of the population.

That is what local and state elections should all be about. Not National positions. Like President or Senator. Just do right by the people.

]]> By: couldabeen http://huntingdonpost.wordpress.com/2008/04/30/native-american-voters/#comment-158 couldabeen Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:17:20 +0000 http://huntingdonpost.wordpress.com/?p=29#comment-158 The candidates should definitely be reaching out to them especially in South Dakota and Montana. I don't think there has been enough done for the Indians and reservation conditions are deplorable. If Grant could appoint an Indian as Commissioner of Indian Affairs, you'd think someone in the 21st century might--but it's important to have someone with a lot of integrity in tribal government. The candidates should definitely be reaching out to them especially in South Dakota and Montana. I don’t think there has been enough done for the Indians and reservation conditions are deplorable. If Grant could appoint an Indian as Commissioner of Indian Affairs, you’d think someone in the 21st century might–but it’s important to have someone with a lot of integrity in tribal government.

]]> By: Chicago http://huntingdonpost.wordpress.com/2008/04/30/native-american-voters/#comment-157 Chicago Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:10:15 +0000 http://huntingdonpost.wordpress.com/?p=29#comment-157 Goodtimepolitics, it's true that Indians don't get that involved in "race" but more on policy, because it's policy that has done us in. The part of my family that is more African American is way more divided than the media says about AAs about Obama but probably going to vote for him. Goodtimepolitics, it’s true that Indians don’t get that involved in “race” but more on policy, because it’s policy that has done us in. The part of my family that is more African American is way more divided than the media says about AAs about Obama but probably going to vote for him.

]]> By: goodtimepolitics http://huntingdonpost.wordpress.com/2008/04/30/native-american-voters/#comment-156 goodtimepolitics Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:06:29 +0000 http://huntingdonpost.wordpress.com/?p=29#comment-156 Good points! There isn't that many full blooded Indians left so really would the young ones that are here now have any type of different opinion than a white or black person? Its funny, I don't even think of a person being Indian or White anymore as we all seem to think and act the same! Maybe the blacks could take a lesson from the Indians on how to unite and get along in this great country of ours! Good points! There isn’t that many full blooded Indians left so really would the young ones that are here now have any type of different opinion than a white or black person? Its funny, I don’t even think of a person being Indian or White anymore as we all seem to think and act the same! Maybe the blacks could take a lesson from the Indians on how to unite and get along in this great country of ours!

]]> By: Chicago http://huntingdonpost.wordpress.com/2008/04/30/native-american-voters/#comment-155 Chicago Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:05:53 +0000 http://huntingdonpost.wordpress.com/?p=29#comment-155 I am mixed race, part Indian but not on the rez. I hope Indians get out there and vote, because they will vote for Hillary. They know empty promises when they hear them and Obama is full of empty. I am mixed race, part Indian but not on the rez. I hope Indians get out there and vote, because they will vote for Hillary. They know empty promises when they hear them and Obama is full of empty.

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