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Old 02-23-2017, 04:55 PM  
Steve Rupe
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Originally Posted by TheSquealer View Post
"Exaggerating" is saying "Trump ordered THE ARMY to EVICT.... at gun point...." when he didn't.


"Sept. 9 — U.S. District Court Judge James Boasberg denies an attempt by the Standing Rock Sioux to halt pipeline construction. The same day, the Army, the Department of Justice and the Interior Department declare that construction bordering or under Lake Oahe won't go forward pending further review."

"Feb. 13 — A federal judge in Washington denies the tribes' request for an emergency order halting construction of the pipeline, saying he'll consider it more fully at a Feb. 27 hearing."
On Dec 4 the Army Corp of engineers shut it down.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/...=.51bb21807a4c

The Donald used an executive order to revive the pipeline within a few days of being sworn into office.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/...=.91e9387c93fb
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