References:
- Think Progress, December 3, 2016, Natasha Geiling – 75 percent of Trump voters want to accelerate the growth of clean energy – But President-elect Trump has promised more fossil fuels, fewer renewables.
Financial
Donald Trump Is NOT A Friend to the American Indian
In news that will shock no one, Donald Trump has put his support behind the Dakota Access Pipeline, proving once again that his administration will not be a friend to Native Americans.
Trump has major financial interest in completing the pipeline regardless of the desires of the Native Americans.
Despite the United States diminishing reliance on fossil fuels, Trump and his investors stand to gain huge profits by underwriting fossil fuel industries.
References:
- Think Progress, December 2, 2016 – Trump stands with Big Oil, backs the Dakota Access pipeline – “All Americans” apparently doesn’t include the tribes trying to protect their water.
Trump DID NOT Win the Popular Vote By A Landslide
Donald Trump Gets Inconvenienced by Reality – if only for the novelty!
Voter Fraud is Rare, But Voter Suppression Is Very Real
Sensationalist claims have circulated this election season about the extent of voter fraud, with some politicians going so far as to tell voters to fear the 2016 election was “rigged.”
There is increasing evevidence that Donald Trump LIED. Amazing shame brought upon the citizens of the United States.
References:
- CNN, August 13, 2016, Eli Watkins and Rachel Chason – Trump campaign doubles down on election fraud claims
- Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law, September 1, 2016 – Debunking the Voter Fraud Myth (PDF)
- American Progress, November 29, 2016, Liz Kennedy and Danielle Root – Voter Fraud Isn’t Real—But Voter Suppression Is a Grave Danger
Trump Will Hurt Rural America
Almost half of the field labor on our farms are undocumented laborers according to the United States Department of Agriculture Economic Research Services.
Farm owners and their families are now insured because of Obamacare.
References:
- Net Nebraska, March 30, 2015, Bryan Thompson – Some Farmers Warming Up To The Affordable Care Act
- USDA – Hired farm workers include field crop workers, nursery workers, livestock workers, farm worker supervisors, and hired farm managers.
- USDA – Immigration and the Rural Workforce
Trump Ethics and His Conflict of Interests
References:
- US Office of Government Ethics, OGE Form 278e (Filed 07/21/2015) – PDF
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Organizations Against Trump – Keep Him On Your Toes
Trump Is “Sour Grapes” – Might Still Prosecute Hillary Clinton
Trump said he wouldn’t accepted the election results if he lost, but then criticizes others who simply want a recount.
References:
- Politcus USA, November 27, 2016, Jason Easley – Trump Threatens To Prosecute Hillary Clinton If She Pursues An Election Recount – Trump Senior Adviser Kellyanne Conway delivered a threat to prosecute Hillary Clinton if she pursues the recount during an interview on CNN’s State Of The Union.
Where Is Our Free Press?
Why is the press giving Donald Trump a free ride? Does Donald Trump simply keep the press in his back pocket?
The public is loosing faith in the government and now the public is loosing faith in where they receive their news.
References:
- Media Matters, November 2, 2016, Katie Sullivan – Trump’s Ongoing Contempt For The Press Requires Journalists To Step Up
Trumps Nasty Tweets
Yes, these comments come from Donald J. Trump. Shameful.
Just had a very open and successful presidential election. Now professional protesters, incited by the media, are protesting. Very unfair! [November 10, 2016]