Fetch Posted April 16, 2010 Posted April 16, 2010 mailto:governor@nd.gov Help save the Fighting Sioux Name & Logo Want to be the Next Senator of ND ? Do what you can to keep the Fighting Sioux Name & Logo - Do the right thing & Lead these Lost people, who have messed up & are confused or misinformed. (or just ignorant) As the leader of our State, we are looking for you to let the people of Standing Rock have their say. There are people who do not understand how passionate so many people are about this problem Give the Fighting Sioux Fans / Supporters some hope I want to support you, but between Pheasantgate & now this - I'm puzzled by your lack of good sense & how you can be lead astray by minorities & special interest groups, from what so many North Dakotans feel are important issues. Sure many think this is not that important - BUT IT IS - If you are going to ignore the will of the people now - What will Washington DC do to you ? Please listen to this Letter http://www.grandforksherald.com/event/article/id/157866 or http://www.grandforksherald.com/event/imag...0Gov.%20Hoeven/ mailto:governor@nd.gov Quote
The Whistler Posted April 16, 2010 Posted April 16, 2010 I don't make many predictions but here's one. Hoeven won't touch this topic. Quote
choyt3 Posted April 16, 2010 Posted April 16, 2010 I don't make many predictions but here's one. Hoeven won't touch this topic. He has made a comment on the issue at least. Who knows if there will ever be another from him. http://bismarcktribune.com/news/state-and-...1cc4c002e0.html Quote
The Whistler Posted April 16, 2010 Posted April 16, 2010 Sounds like he won't suggest any action to the people he appointed. Quote
GeauxSioux Posted April 16, 2010 Posted April 16, 2010 N.D. gov says he'll look at Fighting Sioux appealGov. John Hoeven says he'll review a letter from some Spirit Lake Sioux tribal members who want his help in keeping the University of North Dakota's Fighting Sioux nickname. ..... Hoeven wouldn't say whether he would approach board members directly on the issue. He says he'd like the board to work things out. State Board of Higher Education President Richie Smith says he'd be surprised if Hoeven intervened. Quote
UND Fan Posted April 16, 2010 Posted April 16, 2010 Here is his e-mail address - we might as well let him know our feelings: governor@nd.gov Quote
darell1976 Posted April 16, 2010 Posted April 16, 2010 Remember Hoeven its an election year.....You don't think this could kill your chances at senator? Quote
Goon Posted April 16, 2010 Posted April 16, 2010 Remember Hoeven its an election year.....You don't think this could kill your chances at senator? Not really the candidate Tracy Potter that Hoeven is running against is down big time even in the left leaning Daily Kos poll and is basically a sacrificial lamb and has no real chance of beating Hoven Quote
oldralph Posted April 16, 2010 Posted April 16, 2010 Not really the candidate he is running against is down big time and is basically a sacrificial lamb and has no real chance of beating Hoven True enough, but there will be other elections and we know politicians love to be in there for life! If JH does nothing then I vote for Tracy Potter...plain and simple. Do you think the AG has a chance next election? How about the other two biggies running that keep running from this issue....won't vote for them either. They all act like they shouldn't get involved but the fact is, this is a people of ND issue....like it or not. Get with it Hoeven, it's time to act! Quote
Goon Posted April 16, 2010 Posted April 16, 2010 True enough, but there will be other elections and we know politicians love to be in there for life! If JH does nothing then I vote for Tracy Potter...plain and simple. Do you think the AG has a chance next election? You know I did vote for our current AG but I am not all that happy with him, I could just leave his spot blank the next time he comes up for re-election. Quote
Chewey Posted April 16, 2010 Posted April 16, 2010 You know I did vote for our current AG but I am not all that happy with him, I could just leave his spot blank the next time he comes up for re-election. I agree with that for sure. Unfortunately, without a viable third party out there, the knob on the Democratic side would be far, far worse. Say what you want about the AG (I am very disappointed, too), but he did get 3 years and I bet any Democrat who would have otherwise held the office would have done absolutely nothing. Quote
jedi Posted April 17, 2010 Posted April 17, 2010 Asking Hoeven for help won't do anything. If he doesn't have the opportunity to take credit for someone else's work or in the process, his hands are tied. In fact, check out this quote from Hoeven's spokesman Don Canton (via Grand Forks Herald): Quote
Knickball2 Posted April 17, 2010 Posted April 17, 2010 Last night I attended the opening of the Wacipi powwow, then at nine, I went and marched in support of the nickname. Archie Fool Bear and others from the Standing Rock reservation were at the front of the march, along with members of Spirit Lake. I have no doubt that a vote at Standing Rock will mirror Spirit Lake's vote. The SBoHE has now reversed the roles, the Indians are now the entities lobbying for the nickname and the majority of them need to be heard. This is not a done deal. Archie Fool Bear further explained the sacred 1969 pipe and prayer ceremony that gave the name to the University of North Dakota. Summit League or no Summit League, and SBoHE or no SBoHE, the Fighting Sioux will not be "officially retired", especially when the powers that be have already determined that the 2010-2011 year will continue to be the Fighting Sioux. This controversy is just shifting into the next gear, so Kelley and Faison take a deep breath, cause your politically correct personas are about to be tested. Kelley was present at the powwow, and he and his wife as honorees had to dance, it was killing him, his discomfort was obvious, what a phoney. Quote
dakotadan Posted April 21, 2010 Posted April 21, 2010 Hoeven: Give everybody time to speak Gov. John Hoeven has advised the chancellor of the North Dakota University System to Quote
Fetch Posted April 22, 2010 Author Posted April 22, 2010 Thank You Gov. Hoeven I hope Standing Rock comes to realize the potential for the Positive feelings they can muster by keeping the Name Quote
yababy8 Posted April 22, 2010 Posted April 22, 2010 I don't make many predictions but here's one. Hoeven won't touch this topic. Good thing you don't make many Quote
jedi Posted April 22, 2010 Posted April 22, 2010 Good thing you don't make may Did you look at the letter? It is three glorious paragraphs of nothingness. http://legacy.grandforksherald.com/pdfs/GoetzLetter.pdf Quote
Fetch Posted April 22, 2010 Author Posted April 22, 2010 But he did the right thing & like it or not people will listen & they have commited to giving SR their chance - It's called Hope PS...... will you lean your face over closer to me Quote
Blackheart Posted April 22, 2010 Posted April 22, 2010 Did you look at the letter? It is three glorious paragraphs of nothingness. http://legacy.grandforksherald.com/pdfs/GoetzLetter.pdf Thanks young Skywalker. May the force be with you... Quote
Goon Posted April 22, 2010 Posted April 22, 2010 I agree with that for sure. Unfortunately, without a viable third party out there, the knob on the Democratic side would be far, far worse. Say what you want about the AG (I am very disappointed, too), but he did get 3 years and I bet any Democrat who would have otherwise held the office would have done absolutely nothing. You know I think you're right, he might be the least of two evils. Quote
The Whistler Posted April 22, 2010 Posted April 22, 2010 Good thing you don't make many Hey Hoeven stepped up and did the right thing. I was wrong. In his position I think he phrased it in the exact right way. Quote
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