Keeping them honest: The class action lawsuit filed on behalf of Native American tribes 25 yrs prior was settled under Pres. Obama beginning in 2012. Please note the total amount paid.

“U.S. finalizes $3.4 billion settlement with American Indians” – CNN, Nov. 27, 2012

And in 2015: “The Obama administration has approved a nearly $1-billion settlement with hundreds of Native American tribes, apparently ending a quarter-century of litigation over the failure to reimburse the tribes for providing services that are the federal government’s responsibility.” – LA Times

So under Pres. Obama the Native American tribes got approx $4.4 Billion of the $275 Billion they were owed.

Apparently the Dems have no problem messing over Native Americans either.

Once again, too many people -Watch Dog groups and organizations with the “Mission” of fighting to ensure that the Rights of ALL Americans are protected – are caught SLEEPING on the job.

What the Repubs are doing is NOT new. Their relentless fight AGAINST Civil Rights, Equal Rights, even Women’s Rights was made crystal clear decades ago. Repubs have never wanted minorities to have any Rights in the first place…and THAT has NEVER changed.

When it comes to voting- the lackadaisical attitude of too many minority voters (Blacks, Hispanics, Youths, Native Americans) over the years played right into the hands of Repubs. And now that Repubs have the U.S. Supreme Court in their pocket, I truly believe many Rights will likely have to be fought for all over again.

Here’s the real problem- I don’t see ANY leader worth a dime today to lead the way on the front-line, in a fight to protect, or regain even One Right…let alone several. I pray at least one or two Real leaders will emerge from among the new crop of fresh faces and new voices who actually have an inclusive Vision for Our country and is NOT afraid to fight for that vision.

“Don’t look now, but the US Supreme Court has voted to uphold a severe Voter ID law in the State of North Dakota.” DJ

“H.B. 1369, a North Dakota voter ID law, includes restrictions that disproportionately affect Native American voters.” -Snopes

I had not heard about this new law but sorrowfully I can’t say that I’m surprised. The U.S. Supreme Court is clearly more conservative now courtesy of Trump being elected to the presidency.

Minority groups of ALL types can expect roll-backs and complete striping away of *Rights* that directly affect those groups. Voter suppression /disenfranchisement is just the beginning.

“Elections have Consequences” – Pres.-elect Barack Obama

Suffice it to say -w/the exception of watching about 60 minutes in total of Joe Scarborough, Fareed Zakaria, Reliable Resources and Rachel Maddow, COMBINED, each week – I’m done with 24/7 cable news. Can’t stomach 99% of it. On the whole, since 9/11, I believe it’s done such great damage to Our country and sadly, I see no let up. Not as long as the business model is based on “the Love of Money” no matter the cost.

In Feb. 2016 Les Moonves (the now ex CEO of CBS) admitted as much when commenting on Trump’s presidential run: “It May Not Be Good for America, but It’s Damn Good for CBS”

Moonves called the campaign for president a “circus” full of “bomb throwing,” and he {hoped} it continues. – Hollywood Reporter, Feb. 29, 2016