i didnt believe their were any more left like you ! my deepest thanks and respect to the Creator for Russel Means may you live well and long dear one!
Navajo. There the new white race! Disrespect for the land, people, their forefathers! Long gone people the "Dine". All the young tryin to be more black then the rappers on em Mp3 tvs radio. The older folks all cowboys tryin to be more red necked then the red necks! Sell outs is the lack of a better name! Their a JOKE! Anyone wanna argue this??
Sell out Indians are any Native America Indian who does not wear their moccassins on a daily basis; who does not prayer on a daily basis; and who denies/has shame for their culture; driving a car instead of riding a horse or walking; we are all "sell outs". If you do not speak your native language, YOU ARE A SELL OUT TOO.
@Clarissa1026 ..... no, they're not necessarily "sellouts", the sad, unfortunate reality is that forced assimilation has taken its horrible toll on Natives. That's why you see too many doing white things! I truly believe that if Turtle Island has total immersion schools where NOTHING BUT the traditional ways are taught, then you will see how much better things will improve with the lives of all Native ppl! The Maoris of NZ have theirs and look how things drastically improved.
your so fucking stupid.. we dont live off jus 11 million dollars.. we have business and royalties.. and your i hope your hopi grandchildren arent as dumb as you. I am A Proud Navajo and your nonsense jus makes me laugh at you
The air and water pollution in Atlanta GA made my entire body go into shock and illness. The water tasted so bad, we couldn't drink it straight, we covered it with koolaid, and orange concentrate. How stupid we were, and the air got so thick about 60% of the kids are walking around with inhalers. The rest are coughing and yawning and their parents are not sure why..?! I moved when I realize I had about 6 months left to live. I still have illness left from this. my nervous system is bad!
Russel Means is full of shit that old racist bastard and without the white man's money every month this sack of would suffer................ shut the hell up Russel!
Oh come on, you make the big bucks with Hollywood...tell me who the "sell out " is. You once had the opportunity to change such tribal government from taking hold but you blow it your arrogant rants....anyway who cares...we all have a roof over our heads and food on the table...if you don't like it move to Iraq!
I NEVER VOTED for universities-and their destruction of forests and youth- and im forced to grow their food,make their clthes,beer,sugar,coffee, ad infinitim..
WHY NOT LET GRANDMOTHERS CLANS rule themselves and children- we do anyways without govt or police (useless and corrupt) - so men can fight it out with themselves and govt etc- let matriarcal clans have their OWN TERRITORIES- thank you
WHY NOT LET GRANDMOTHERS CLANS rule themselves and children- we do anyways without govt or police (useless and corrupt) - so men can fight it out with themselves and govt etc- let matriarcal clans have their OWN TERRITORIES- thank you
What I would really like to see is the world doing away with money entirely. Money is polluting our planet. I feel that this world would be peaceful once money leaves, and we all went back to trading and making our own things like it was hundreds or even thousands of years ago.
I may be American, but that doesn't mean I have to like how things are.
many of us navajos have protested and begged them not to put them on the rez the navajo goverment is just a puppet. they need to know what is going on instead there are just doing what the goverment is doing.
I do not understand it all but, it looks like the same way people in America have problem with their government, so do Indian people have with their tribal governments. They are non representing and they are not there for the best interest of the people.
what a freaking hypocrite...he is speaking about colonialism but the action by both tribes is to resist it by not having outside agencies advocating on behalf of the tribes...they are exercising their sovereignty... a right this man tried to test...he beat up his navajo inlaws from my community and stated that the navajo tribe has no right to press charges against him...FREAKING HYPOCRITE...
@KOYAINKA i love ppl like you. fucking morons. you spend all you time on YT moaning how bad the planet is, why dont you get off you lazy ass and do something about it if your that botherd.. ashame i would of liked to have a debat with you but, you obviously lack the intelligence to do so.. ppl who insult and then run away are week in the head
Im a DINE from BIG MOUNTAIN area, J UA area,yes we are resisters ,we never saw any MONEY from window rock. we live without money and they dont like it. their are many of us behide you ,we under stand you.
I'm Navajo. I'm fortified to say that what he says is true. Our "president" will do anything for money. The thing is, the money our "president" gets from the federal government, he spends it on himself. i oppose his decision in banning the environmentalist. They were a chance to rejuvenate Black Mesa, but Joe Shirley thinks we are more soveriegn with th coal mines. Yeah, people need jobs on the rez, but it shouldn't make us go against our beliefs... disgusting.
@AstroAntaAposAnarch I don't know, but I do know that I wrote "fortified" instead of "mortified" ha. I guess the situation is comparable to why Americans voted for Bush the second time. The people were promised things and the leader couldn't deliver. I'm curious as to why you asked.
Thank you Mr. Means for your opinion; The Hopi and Navajo tribes really need to work together; we are being torn apart by European concepts; selling our land, water, and culture. Our ancestors survived for thousands and thousands of years before European contact.
@Clarissa1026 Yeah, but you guys had all the land to yourselves. In fact, you guys were in the first stages of sustainable civilization at Cahokia along with the Aztecs and Incas before my people arrived. If you want to restore the old ways, you'll need your land back.
Shi' Dine' Im NAVAJO and I ThInk everything he said is right strong opinions of hes believes ....... SO.....JOE shirley F@%$ him...he sucks at what he does?
I think the goal here is to step away from the European concepts; pollution by selling our land/water resources and the pollution of the air. In order for Mother Earth to heal, humans need to cut back on pollution. Closing the mines is a great start. Need money, for what? Food? Well, natives need to start their own food supply within their reservations. Really be self reliant.
@Clarissa1026 I agree, but simply cutting off resources is like pulling the plug on someone on life support. Humans have become so dependent on technolgy that to strip their resources away like that would cause chaos. Changes need to be introduced gradually to maintain the balance.
If they could grow their own food don't you think they would? It is my impression that the government has given them the crappiest farming land around. So even if they wanted to, they couldn't sustain themselves.
@AstroAntaAposAnarch Americas were built on chaos and violence. What's new? Native dealt with culture shock. Treat people the way they treat you for this matter.
@Clarissa1026 You know what I mean, a collapse of the established government order. Although I myself would like to see the established government order abolished, I am not quite ready to brace myself or my family for a wave of anarchy. I wouldn't be surprised if mobs began storming your reservations not long after.
Iam Nez Perces and I watch how they all got swollowed up and made into to 1 super tribe.GREED IS ALL THEY KNOW Natives learned well from their white masters.
Their are 29 sioux reservations, Dang, You guys are in full numbers, Hope the Navajo's and Hopi can sort this matter out, I just what their Children to grow up safe
Mr. Means how can you talk about the peolpe of the Navajo and Hopi Nations. Yes you have children from these tribes, and also lets not forget what you did to a tribal elder from the Navajo Nation. and try to tell people that the Navajo Nation can't punish you for that assault on a tribal elder. And tom make things worst your WHITE lawyer to represent you against the Navajo Nation. Sell Out? look at yourself before talking about others.
It's interesting isn't it? How money becomes a God who can manipulate those who worship it. Those in control can drag it's value up and down, cause despair, the complete destitution of the spirit and the want to sell just about anything to get it. Just a collection of symbols on paper whose only REAL power is collective belief. If the populace no longer believes..it no longer has power and those who rule no longer have it either. It's all a question of mind..and heart.
The Whites already are just like the People, they just don't know it yet. Russell is right! To go against the teachings of the ancestors and that wisdom will only bring on doom for all the People. This Colonial dance of death must stop!
The whites are getting ready to see what the American Indian has seen for over 100 years. I am from both worlds and see only glimpses. My grandfather has seen it all before. The whites will end up like us.
Sometimes trying to protect my people brings tears to my heart. Every time I stand up to protect our children..I get slaped in the face and told a halfbreed has no words. But I keep trying..and thank you for understanding the real issues.
@TikiKoelzer That's how to roll in any fight. You push back, you get pushed down, you get up; and you keep getting up no matter how hard or often they push you down. Eventually they fall by their own power and you stay standing because you learned how to take the hits and keep moving.
i didnt believe their were any more left like you ! my deepest thanks and respect to the Creator for Russel Means may you live well and long dear one!
daughterofelshaddai 3 months ago
Navajo. There the new white race! Disrespect for the land, people, their forefathers! Long gone people the "Dine". All the young tryin to be more black then the rappers on em Mp3 tvs radio. The older folks all cowboys tryin to be more red necked then the red necks! Sell outs is the lack of a better name! Their a JOKE! Anyone wanna argue this??
OLDSOUTHERNWAY 5 months ago
Sell out Indians are any Native America Indian who does not wear their moccassins on a daily basis; who does not prayer on a daily basis; and who denies/has shame for their culture; driving a car instead of riding a horse or walking; we are all "sell outs". If you do not speak your native language, YOU ARE A SELL OUT TOO.
Clarissa1026 10 months ago
@Clarissa1026 dont emailme with yer sellout whitassopinion
thoostorm4 4 months ago
@Clarissa1026 ..... no, they're not necessarily "sellouts", the sad, unfortunate reality is that forced assimilation has taken its horrible toll on Natives. That's why you see too many doing white things! I truly believe that if Turtle Island has total immersion schools where NOTHING BUT the traditional ways are taught, then you will see how much better things will improve with the lives of all Native ppl! The Maoris of NZ have theirs and look how things drastically improved.
BigLaxFan1994 1 month ago
STOP THE MINING!! It's poisoning
SnowBoardNative 10 months ago
your so fucking stupid.. we dont live off jus 11 million dollars.. we have business and royalties.. and your i hope your hopi grandchildren arent as dumb as you. I am A Proud Navajo and your nonsense jus makes me laugh at you
gizmo4692 1 year ago
The air and water pollution in Atlanta GA made my entire body go into shock and illness. The water tasted so bad, we couldn't drink it straight, we covered it with koolaid, and orange concentrate. How stupid we were, and the air got so thick about 60% of the kids are walking around with inhalers. The rest are coughing and yawning and their parents are not sure why..?! I moved when I realize I had about 6 months left to live. I still have illness left from this. my nervous system is bad!
beastshawnee 1 year ago
Russel Means is a welfare bum and he needs to STFU that indian leach.
SaberRuIz2010 1 year ago
Russel Means is full of shit that old racist bastard and without the white man's money every month this sack of would suffer................ shut the hell up Russel!
SaberRuIz2010 1 year ago
Oh come on, you make the big bucks with Hollywood...tell me who the "sell out " is. You once had the opportunity to change such tribal government from taking hold but you blow it your arrogant rants....anyway who cares...we all have a roof over our heads and food on the table...if you don't like it move to Iraq!
gnas06 1 year ago
I NEVER VOTED for universities-and their destruction of forests and youth- and im forced to grow their food,make their clthes,beer,sugar,coffee, ad infinitim..
lmollot 1 year ago
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WHY NOT LET GRANDMOTHERS CLANS rule themselves and children- we do anyways without govt or police (useless and corrupt) - so men can fight it out with themselves and govt etc- let matriarcal clans have their OWN TERRITORIES- thank you
lmollot 1 year ago
WHY NOT LET GRANDMOTHERS CLANS rule themselves and children- we do anyways without govt or police (useless and corrupt) - so men can fight it out with themselves and govt etc- let matriarcal clans have their OWN TERRITORIES- thank you
lmollot 1 year ago
What I would really like to see is the world doing away with money entirely. Money is polluting our planet. I feel that this world would be peaceful once money leaves, and we all went back to trading and making our own things like it was hundreds or even thousands of years ago.
I may be American, but that doesn't mean I have to like how things are.
adfgfds 1 year ago
many of us navajos have protested and begged them not to put them on the rez the navajo goverment is just a puppet. they need to know what is going on instead there are just doing what the goverment is doing.
zhoni2004 1 year ago
sell-out indians, navajo leaders, we dont want them ,they dont listen to the people.
1hayoka 1 year ago
I do not understand it all but, it looks like the same way people in America have problem with their government, so do Indian people have with their tribal governments. They are non representing and they are not there for the best interest of the people.
I leave with a quote:
Doctors destroy health,
lawyers destroy justice,
universities destroy knowledge,
governments destroy freedom,
the major media destroy information,
and religion destroys spirituality.
Dharma2012 1 year ago
I would like to nominate for president of USA...2013
KOYAINKA 1 year ago
He is the man...
damnam2 2 years ago
navajos , they like to fight,no matter how old they are.
1hayoka 2 years ago 3
what a freaking hypocrite...he is speaking about colonialism but the action by both tribes is to resist it by not having outside agencies advocating on behalf of the tribes...they are exercising their sovereignty... a right this man tried to test...he beat up his navajo inlaws from my community and stated that the navajo tribe has no right to press charges against him...FREAKING HYPOCRITE...
azkat07 2 years ago
Does anyone teach you to respect to elders?
KOYAINKA 1 year ago
@KOYAINKA i love ppl like you. fucking morons. you spend all you time on YT moaning how bad the planet is, why dont you get off you lazy ass and do something about it if your that botherd.. ashame i would of liked to have a debat with you but, you obviously lack the intelligence to do so.. ppl who insult and then run away are week in the head
GoGetDaGimp 1 year ago
As a Navajo(Dineh) this guys his stuff!
I'm hear proud just to hear him.
Hoka Heya.
Quannah07 2 years ago
This is awsome!! You sound like a Mohawk when you raise hell and speak truth to power.
Nia:wen
amloft 2 years ago
Im a DINE from BIG MOUNTAIN area, J UA area,yes we are resisters ,we never saw any MONEY from window rock. we live without money and they dont like it. their are many of us behide you ,we under stand you.
mayatratar 2 years ago
I'm Navajo. I'm fortified to say that what he says is true. Our "president" will do anything for money. The thing is, the money our "president" gets from the federal government, he spends it on himself. i oppose his decision in banning the environmentalist. They were a chance to rejuvenate Black Mesa, but Joe Shirley thinks we are more soveriegn with th coal mines. Yeah, people need jobs on the rez, but it shouldn't make us go against our beliefs... disgusting.
tabaaha92 2 years ago 2
@tabaaha92 Then why did you're people vote for him?
AstroAntaAposAnarch 10 months ago
@AstroAntaAposAnarch I don't know, but I do know that I wrote "fortified" instead of "mortified" ha. I guess the situation is comparable to why Americans voted for Bush the second time. The people were promised things and the leader couldn't deliver. I'm curious as to why you asked.
tabaaha92 10 months ago
@tabaaha92 I was just wondering whether he was known to make these kind of decisions before he was elected. Stupid question now come to think of it.
AstroAntaAposAnarch 10 months ago
Your insight on COLONIALISM is a message that needs to get out.
anolmec 2 years ago
Thanks for sharing this awesome knowledge!
marcdruten 2 years ago
Thank you Mr. Means for your opinion; The Hopi and Navajo tribes really need to work together; we are being torn apart by European concepts; selling our land, water, and culture. Our ancestors survived for thousands and thousands of years before European contact.
Clarissa1026 2 years ago
@Clarissa1026 Yeah, but you guys had all the land to yourselves. In fact, you guys were in the first stages of sustainable civilization at Cahokia along with the Aztecs and Incas before my people arrived. If you want to restore the old ways, you'll need your land back.
AstroAntaAposAnarch 10 months ago
@AstroAntaAposAnarch Can you prove it? Give me some documents to verify your information.
Clarissa1026 10 months ago
Compromising with the occupying forces only results in NDNz losing more and more. Stand strong.
JuliaV50 2 years ago
Shi' Dine' Im NAVAJO and I ThInk everything he said is right strong opinions of hes believes ....... SO.....JOE shirley F@%$ him...he sucks at what he does?
hansenhunt1 2 years ago
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hansenhunt1 2 years ago
Anger is a gift....
BlueEyedCelt 2 years ago
I know what you mean...
the uncle toms and the coconuts are the worst trash ever..
ceomeye 2 years ago
humm my comment did'nt show?
vincentvangro 2 years ago
i tell u one thing to u indians if u want something u got fight for it and fight hard that is the only way u will get far in a european world mate
rudenko54 2 years ago
I think the goal here is to step away from the European concepts; pollution by selling our land/water resources and the pollution of the air. In order for Mother Earth to heal, humans need to cut back on pollution. Closing the mines is a great start. Need money, for what? Food? Well, natives need to start their own food supply within their reservations. Really be self reliant.
Clarissa1026 2 years ago
@Clarissa1026 I agree, but simply cutting off resources is like pulling the plug on someone on life support. Humans have become so dependent on technolgy that to strip their resources away like that would cause chaos. Changes need to be introduced gradually to maintain the balance.
If they could grow their own food don't you think they would? It is my impression that the government has given them the crappiest farming land around. So even if they wanted to, they couldn't sustain themselves.
AstroAntaAposAnarch 10 months ago
@AstroAntaAposAnarch Americas were built on chaos and violence. What's new? Native dealt with culture shock. Treat people the way they treat you for this matter.
Clarissa1026 10 months ago
@Clarissa1026 You know what I mean, a collapse of the established government order. Although I myself would like to see the established government order abolished, I am not quite ready to brace myself or my family for a wave of anarchy. I wouldn't be surprised if mobs began storming your reservations not long after.
AstroAntaAposAnarch 10 months ago
You are a very strong leader. I am confident the ancestors will guide you as you go to Standing Rock October 14th and 15th BLESSED BE .
aboutheluv 2 years ago
Righteous indignation juxtaposed to infallible logic.
Powerful.
doverlin 2 years ago
Iam Nez Perces and I watch how they all got swollowed up and made into to 1 super tribe.GREED IS ALL THEY KNOW Natives learned well from their white masters.
WtfListen2 2 years ago
Their are 29 sioux reservations, Dang, You guys are in full numbers, Hope the Navajo's and Hopi can sort this matter out, I just what their Children to grow up safe
Dealz1988 2 years ago 2
man you are great and preach very wise words , god speed and wishing you only the best. the good will triumph in the end.
it was a great pleasure watching this video. and you got your message across loud and strong. keep up the good fight .
cujo9 2 years ago
Mr. Means how can you talk about the peolpe of the Navajo and Hopi Nations. Yes you have children from these tribes, and also lets not forget what you did to a tribal elder from the Navajo Nation. and try to tell people that the Navajo Nation can't punish you for that assault on a tribal elder. And tom make things worst your WHITE lawyer to represent you against the Navajo Nation. Sell Out? look at yourself before talking about others.
dineguy 2 years ago
It's interesting isn't it? How money becomes a God who can manipulate those who worship it. Those in control can drag it's value up and down, cause despair, the complete destitution of the spirit and the want to sell just about anything to get it. Just a collection of symbols on paper whose only REAL power is collective belief. If the populace no longer believes..it no longer has power and those who rule no longer have it either. It's all a question of mind..and heart.
ancestralblue 2 years ago 3
"Lose your temper and you lose a friend; lie and you lose yourself."
~Hopi
danmarino1970 2 years ago
Russell, Obama will not help you neither. Obama is just another D.C. puppet. Obama is already giving handouts to the big unions.
rockytopfarm 2 years ago 5
Fight the (so called) Power. I love your courage.
BlissStudio 2 years ago
i hear ya
aho
11NACTX11 2 years ago
good luck on your talk on the 14 and 15.
i always like what you have to say.
Kjikaqawej 2 years ago
The Whites already are just like the People, they just don't know it yet. Russell is right! To go against the teachings of the ancestors and that wisdom will only bring on doom for all the People. This Colonial dance of death must stop!
greywolfe420 2 years ago 2
The whites are getting ready to see what the American Indian has seen for over 100 years. I am from both worlds and see only glimpses. My grandfather has seen it all before. The whites will end up like us.
VictorTheGr8 2 years ago
@VictorTheGr8 You're right there. I and my cousins are certainly due for judgment soon.
AstroAntaAposAnarch 10 months ago
The Truth will set us free, like jesus christ said...
ceomeye 2 years ago 3
Dont bring Jesus in this damn Conflict !!!!!
hansenhunt1 2 years ago
sorry...
ceomeye 2 years ago
@ceomeye don't apologize. The Christ the only one that can help them fix this problem.
AstroAntaAposAnarch 10 months ago
Sometimes trying to protect my people brings tears to my heart. Every time I stand up to protect our children..I get slaped in the face and told a halfbreed has no words. But I keep trying..and thank you for understanding the real issues.
TikiKoelzer 2 years ago 7
@TikiKoelzer That's how to roll in any fight. You push back, you get pushed down, you get up; and you keep getting up no matter how hard or often they push you down. Eventually they fall by their own power and you stay standing because you learned how to take the hits and keep moving.
AstroAntaAposAnarch 10 months ago
Keep strong my elder, in time everything will go great for you're people and you. Stay strong.
My best wishes for your journey.
AnahuacNicanTlaca 2 years ago
just saw you on tv today. think the flick was called "black cloud"
Steadno 2 years ago
the truth sure does hurt.... hang in there... peace
galacticwacko 2 years ago
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bulldogger 2 years ago