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Bobbieo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-01-09 11:16 PM
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How Leonard Peltier Could Leave Prison By August 18th

July 30, 2009

For a formidable and growing global community of supporters, the prospect of Native American activist Leonard Peltier finally leaving prison inspires a longing that cuts to the depths of the soul.

So Peltier’s first parole hearing of the Obama Era---on Tuesday, July 28---inspired hope of an intensity that will have a major impact on the new presidency. A decision must come from the Federal Parole Commission within three weeks. His attorney is calling for a surge of public support that would create an irresistible political climate for Leonard’s release.

The relationship between Peltier and those who have followed his case over the decades can be intensely personal. His imprisonment has come to stand not only for five centuries of unjust violence waged against Native Americans, but also for the inhumane theft of the life of a man who has handled his 33 years in jail with epic dignity, effectiveness and grace.

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Adsos Letter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-02-09 12:05 AM
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1. Have further investigations come to any decision on who killed the two agents?
I would be curious to know who they think actually killed those guys.
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WhiteTara Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-02-09 08:25 AM
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3. the red pickup was never investigated
they just chose Leonard and said enough.
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Adsos Letter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-02-09 06:34 PM
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6. Was that the truck that was allowed to leave carrying one of the suspects father?
And possibly the shooter as well?
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WhiteTara Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-03-09 06:57 PM
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11. yes. It did not carry Leonard though.
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National Steel 27 Donating Member (91 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-02-09 02:08 AM
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2. Free Leonard, ... . period...
I could go on and on...

The Last Fight

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pleah Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-02-09 09:30 AM
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4. K&R
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Bobbieo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-02-09 06:34 PM
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5. Guess you realize Leonard never could have gotten this far
in a Republican Administration.

Free Leonard Peltier!! Send him back to his "Turtle Clan"!!!
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pleah Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-02-09 08:01 PM
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7. 33 years covers some Democratic adminstrations, too. n/t
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Bobbieo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-02-09 08:24 PM
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8. Tell me about Bill Clinton. He caved to the FBI. Talk to the Hollywood friend who
turned against Bill because he would not pardon Leonard.
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Bobbieo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-02-09 08:46 PM
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9. I should have added that Leonard never would have gotten this far
Edited on Sun Aug-02-09 08:49 PM by Bobbieo
THIS YEAR in a Republican administration with McCain.

BTW I'm still pissed at Clinton for what he did not do.
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pleah Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-02-09 09:01 PM
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10. I can tell and I don't blame you.
:hug:
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