John Trudell On Leonard Peltier
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ก.ย. 2009
- On a Portland Oregon Public Access program, Native American Spoken Word Artist John Trudell discusses the circumstances and aftermath of a 1975 fire fight on the Pine Ridge Reservation which took the lives of two FBI agents.
Subsequent trials found two Native Americans not guilty due to self defense and another, Leonard Peltier guilty, as the judge refused to allow the same defense.
"They are not going to let him out; that has never been their intention. The government had an operative, not an informant or a snitch. An operative is someone the put amongst you to direct activities. I think there was a government operative amongst that level of AIM leadership, ....(who)wasn't necessarily a part of the AIM leadership, but had access to the AIM leadership."
"This operative is behind this firefight in Oglala, where these agents were killed, and I think this operative is behind the murder of Anne Mae Aquash. And the way that it appears to me is that I think that this operative manipulated both sides against each other on the firefight thing, as part of a larger plan. But the plan went wrong and the agents got killed."
Leonard was just recently denied parole, his next parole hearing being in 2024, when he will be 79 years old. He has been in prison since 1977.
John Trudell is one of the few people I believe is honest through and through.
yes
It's the federal government who are liars, cheaters and thieves 🙄
Here's the wisdom of John Trudell., oh how i miss him and all our American Indian Movement fam!
❤
RIP Mr Truthtell. He was a friend of mine and that was my nickname for him. He loved it. I love him.
John Trudell spoke at my graduation from the Institute of American Indian Arts. It was pretty cool to meet him.
You met a real leader of our people .
This was uploaded 11 years ago and Peltier would have to still wait another four years in 2024 before he qualifies for parole again..... he'll be almost 80 ! That's if he lives that long ... incredible .... even a lot of his staunchest supporters are old very old or dead .
@@gardensofthegods Check out the new Leonard Peltier podcast "LEONARD: Political Prisoner." Season 1 is out now on all major podcast platforms.
if y'all are interested in the whole story watch "Incident in Oglala"...just incredible!
Check out the new Leonard Peltier podcast "LEONARD: Political Prisoner." Season 1 is out now on all major podcast platforms.
Or, if you can find a copy of it, you should read Peter Matthiessen's book, "In The Spirit of Crazy Horse."
blessings to you my friend. you are now free from the shackles of this life.
R.I.P. JOHN TRUDELL
R.I.P. RUSSELL MEANS
FIRST NATION FOREVER 🔥
FREE Leonard Peltier
Rest in peace John.
John was a good friend and poet
It's incredible how many of peltier's most vociferous supporters are all dead or dying because they are that old now
@@gardensofthegods FREE Leonard Peltier
@@DgurlSunshine yeah this all needs to be brought to the Public's attention all over again especially with younger people because this guy really needs a miracle and he needs Justice before he gets any older .
This whole situation is so damn appalling and heartbreaking
John is right and I think it would surprise people who.
It was Russell Means. Obviously.
And I think John may have known that.
@529dsk yes, I agree. Red Crow was always there for me. Sometimes showing up out of the clear blue. Last time we spoke he said he was going to be with his ancestors and he did. Always in my heart. my respect to John Trudell for courage to carry and speak the truth.
We all know there was an FBI operative, his name was Doug Durham.
there was not just 1 or 2. there was a few dozen of them sellout puppets!
There were other operatives too. In fact, the FBI bragged that they maintained key figures in leadership positions, within AIM, for a long time.
It should be obvious to most people, once you know his full story, that the most significant informer/operative was none other than Russell Means.
OPEN CONTRACT STILL.
HORIUCHI. (Hootch) Also.
I met Lenard in 1995 in USP Leveanworth
Did time there
@@robertlivengood9640 what did he tell you?
Well can you tell us what he was like did you get to actually hang out with them and talk with him ?
What can you tell us
I don't know John Truderll but I have met him on a couple occasions. Once was in San Francisco and the other was at the 25th Anniversary of the Wounded Knee Take over....I came away with the impression that John was a truthful person....
Impossible to be as prophetic and insightful and forgiving and courageous as John without being addicted to truth. A legend.
when is enough, enough???
Until the white man erases all memory of the Indigenous' existence, THAT'S when it will be enough, brother. But that evil will never happen as long as people like you and me make sure the Native American genocide receives the world wide attention it deserves.
Check out the new Leonard Peltier podcast "LEONARD: Political Prisoner." Season 1 is out now on all major podcast platforms.
Leonard Peltier is doing time for something he didn't do. Heartbreaking. Shouldn't be this way
Free Leonard Peltier please.
Y'all need to read up on the murder of Ana Mae.
Your right rings a different tune
Thank you so much for posting video.
The truth is quite simple about L.Peltier if you check out a bit by yourself.
"Incident At Oglala" is really a video to see for a start, for example.
From the other side of the Atlantic I can tell you that he is not forgotten. He may not be "our problem", but of course he is. Injustice is everybody's business. Wishing you all and LP well.
I have 2 thoughts on the operatives and informants inside of AIM.
Bob Robideau told Peter Matthiessen, in 1981, that while the shootout was taking place, the elusive "red pickup" rolled down the hill from a position behind the agents, stopped right next to them, and opened fire at point-blank range. Bob would not tell Peter who shot the agents, but whoever was riding in that pickup truck, chances are good that they were agent provocateurs. I think the Feds may have known that the agents were killed by one of their operatives, which is why they covered this up, ignored esculpatory evidence, made the red pickup turn into a "red and white and orange and white van," and went hard after Leonard. I originally thought that the shooter may have been Jimmy Eagle, but, from what I remember, he wasn't in Oglala on that day. Or was he?
I think that it is also clear, now, that the FBI indeed DID have key informants and/or operatives in leadership positions within AIM. All one has to do is take a moment and think about it, and the identity of this person will be clearly revealed. I'm talking about the so-called 'Leader' who was never around when anything of deep significance happened, who later went on to have a Hollywood movie career, went to Nicaragua (on behalf of the US State Department) to denounce the struggle of the Nicaraguan People, and was later invited to testify before Congress. 'Enemies of the State' aren't usually afforded those types of privileges. They're usually railroaded into prison, or they are murdered.
Check out the new Leonard Peltier podcast. Season 1 is out now on all major podcast platforms. Search for "LEONARD: Political Prisoner."
Absolutely loved your podcast
Questions for Trudell the Intrepid:
Hey John, why did you fail to respond when you knew Anna Mae was in danger and she asked for your help? And why did you pretend to not know what happened to her?
Hey John, why did you maintain a close relationship for over 30 years with Bruce Ellison when you knew he was involved in the murder conspiracy
I support the A.I.M.!!!!
"WADO"---THANK YOU IN IN CHEROKEE
bearone7777 Been fossil collecting lately?
Missikech Kechqua
Do you know how to express yourself in English, if you do could you tell me what you are really saying---Or what kind of whatever to be as nice as I can you mean. I just do not get what you are thinking, or what you are trying to actually say!!
bearone7777 All that in regards to a four word question?
Missikech Kechqua
All I am trying to ask is what you are trying to say?? Do you live in this disgusting country?? Or where, and do you even know what the A.I.M>--To stand for?? Just asking
@NJburbsSeeker Read the UnQuite Grave: The FBI and the struggle for the soul of Indian Country by Steve Hendricks. This book is pretty objective in his research. I would suggest other books but you would consider them ''biased'' because they reveal the true intentions of the FBI when dealing with non-white organizations. I've tried to read as much as I can on the subject and not rely on emotions when forming an opinion. I'm still waiting for your list instead you offer a TV program as your info
FREE Leonard Peltier
Free Leonard Peltier now!
Free Leonard Peltier now!
as long as he's in prison, the govt. doesn't have to tell the truth. bottom line. lies, damn lies, and statistics.
#FREELEONARDPELTIER N.O.W.
Free Leonard Peltier...NOW...enough is enough...
Go fuck yourself, he's a fucking murderer. He should have been given the death penalty.
More Questions for Trudell the Intrepid:
Hey John, how did you know that Anna Mae was "taken to a protected area," Troy Lynn Yellow Wood's house, and that she had been "taken prisoner." Who told you? Your good friend, Dennis Banks? Didn’t you drive Banks from Oregon to California from where he issued the execution order?
Hey John, have you had any luck finding the secret government operative who until recently you swore was behind the murder?
@truefreedom2011
Guess it depends on who you choose to believe, doesn't it? I don't know the person you mention, but I stand by the character of John Trudell. People with integrity can often disagree,
Who gives a fuck who killed the FBI agents, really, The neechi's who were there had a right to defend their land from intruders.
The Truth!!!!
i did read the book, they tried to assasinate him in prison, thats why he escaped. when they caught him after he escaped...he had the officer's in his sights...he could have killed all of them. but thats not him ..hes not a killer!!!
this native speaks the the real im ready to fight when this system gooes to shit
@529dsk
No idea what "custer defendants" means. Was curious myself and did some Googling on it, but found nothing!
I think it has to do with the Wounded Knee Occupation in the 1970s. I found the Custer Defendants mentioned in this article: "In early April 1974, five of the CUSTER DEFENDANTS went to trial in Sioux Falls, S. Dakota." aadl.org/node/199419
so i'm confused what exactly was the wounded knee incident, is pine ridge a seperate story and whats the story of anna mae aquash was she killed because she was belived to be an fbi informant and killed by native americans?
Wounded knee is an area on the Pine Ridge reservation in South Dakota. A massacre occurred at wounded knee in the 1800s. Then in the 1970s an uprising but turned into another government attack. In 1970s Annie Mae was used in the end to wrap up the governments case. Best I can do as there is a lot to the story. You have to do some reading written by Leonard Peltier himself. Then go from there.
so much for our great ole' united states of america & we live in this country!!! everyday there are issues that occur against our ppl....the only way we will be heard is thru drastic changes by acting just as the unjustified goverment can do as they please i should be able to do as i please...remember drastic changes!!!
Free Leonard Peltier!
Freedom for Leonard !!
he is so wise and knows how the government works and maybe that's because he has experience with that, & this is one unknown conspiracy....
John Trudell = the last true revolutionary. rest in peace.
@wovokanarchy well said!
@TheUniqueMaterial When has the government Ever told the truth?
@goldenst8lakota no he killed both fbi agents, and one survived the shootout. Leonard executfed him with two bullets to the head. prints and blood spatter. he didnt kill the man who captured him because he WASNT armed he had dropped the weapons prviously.
John collaborated with the FBI, 1:46 Federal prosecutors ,and testified against Dennis Banks.matter of court record.
Which case? Run your mouth but can't state case law!!!!
@NJburbsSeeker I've read most if not all of the material and books -good and bad- on the subject and nowhere has this idea or any evidence materialized to support your accusations. Any site or link you can post to back up your claims? ...and please no F.B.I. website, you might as well post the K.K.K. website to verify no lynchings occurred by their supporters.
@Godstatusc They have already had ppl testifying about his involvement
Sounds bout right..
@ninjajeebus and I suppose the government would never lie to it's people hey? The facts do not change "bullet don't fit, you must acquit.
FREE LEO
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@Lochee1000 speak it my friend speak it loud!
the gov has no kind, people get paid and just take their chances
No they wont ever let Leonard out probably because they know he is innocent .Its To do with politics nothing else .They know if they let Leonard go the truth will come and they dont want that .Enough is enough let the man go
@NJburbsSeeker Try reading actual books or something a bit more substantial than tabloid articles. You don't have to agree with the authors but at least writers are held to a higher standard than yellow journalists are. Or better yet, try taking a course at your local college or university. it may help.
@lovedlakoda The Japanese didn't lose WWII because of the Code Talkers. Ira Hayes, a Marine who eventually died of exposure as he was an alcoholic after the war. GOOGLE: Looking Back Woman-Suzanne Dupree.I've been studying the American Indians since I learned to read.I realize beyond a shadow of a doubt their worst enemy is their own people & themselves.Most have way too much pride, ego, prejudice & want to live like the white man without the white man. Sad part about is most can't admit it.
Leonard should shift change into a deer n bolt like he'll. What drug r u on mister. U guys the goons did it
At this juncture I believe he should be released on humanitarian grounds,.
THIS IS JEROME YEARBY, THEY LOST THE INFANTRY.
This was 11 years ago don't you think John is about time for you to be an advocate to release him from prison I don't understand why you're saying these things about you never was there I am a survivor of false information about me myself as American Native woman will not shame myself or allow anyone to hinder my spirit when I've done nothing wrong time has come for you to stand up in the behalf of Leonard and set him free I cannot believe that all that took part of keeping him behind bars are guilty by association set him free
The amount of injustice done to this man should not just be considered done to this man but as a disservice and injustice done to the people. I am offended by it not only because of my background, but as a citizen of this country, and you should be angered yourself, it's our tax dollars that pay for this, think about that before you think that it doesn't affect you. His innocence and the incompetence of the court that convicted him have been proven AND IGNORED. This should anger anyone.
Free Leonard!! November 1, 2018
@NJburbsSeeker What ''facts''? All I said was people have a right to defend themselves and their property. Obviously you don't agree or is that the real problem? You don't think Indians have those rights that apply to all white men?
@truefreedom2011 Leonard Peltier is not guilty,the real shoter is now dead
@NJburbsSeeker Sure, unlike you I"m open to all points of view, even ones that I disagree with. It has valid points but I disagree with one claim. The claim that the FBI were ''investigating''Jeanette Bissonette's murder is total bullshit. The FBI never investigated any muder on PIne Ridge because they were involved in almost all of the over 61 unsolved murders.I don't think it's ok for anyone to murder a person but a person does have a right to self-defense n that's what happend with Peltier.
@NJburbsSeeker You haven't proved a damn thing. No books, documents, links, or even 1 website supporting your assertions that Peltier pulled the trigger on them two trespassers who got killed for going on property without permission. Had Peltier killed them then it was justified as I've said before. Would you welcome two robbers and invite them to tea if they broke into your home? No, you would blow them away immediately and that's within your right as a property owner.Why not join up n' serve?
With Anne Mae Pictou Aquash died because of Leonard Peltier, witnesses from AIM admit to it, if you can't admit that your part of the problem.
Yeah, "witnesses."
If that's the case, then why was Agent David Price walking around with a photo of Anna Mae's dead body, showing it to these so-called "witnesses" that you refer to, and telling them that if they didn't cooperate, they would end up like Anna Mae? Why did the original ME, who processed her body, fail to find the gunshot wound in her head? And why did they remove her hands?
If Price didn't rape and murder her, himself, then chances are good that he knows who did.
This country is ruled by ruthless cold-hearted criminals, and if you can't admit that, then YOU'RE part of the problem!
truefreedom2011 is an agent provocateur, don't listen to him, it's people like these that throw stuff into the mixture to disrupt movements, AIM has done great things for the indian community, don't believe what everyone writes online, and don't get mad at him, leave him alone, he is provoking responses, and he is spamming this bored to try and derail legitimate movements like AIM
Sia bia
@Lochee1000 check out americanindianmafia and aimmythbusters for the truth; both are dot com.
@Godstatusc What you Don't tell is How much Money was paid to Kamook for that story? Lets hear about that!
Cointel pro, government conspiracy!
@lovedlakoda I have no reason to "fight" with you. Your level of education reveals itself in your ramblings. I've told you where to research the facts of the case. The transcripts are available online duh. Red Tomahawk murdered Sitting Bull, for whatever reason it doesn't matter. FACT remains both were American Indians of the same tribe. Not sure of the names of the Indian Police who murdered Crazy Horse but I'm sure their names are available. Fighting a war you will never win defines insanity.
Your OPINION DULY NOTED AND ......REJECTED!!!!
@lovedlakoda figures..you dont have an answer,,He is guilty and will stay..
It takes an operative to know an operative JOHN!
@Ojibway65 Peltier is guilty as the facts of the case and his own mouth. Do your research as you have at your finger tips the greatest library ever to exist.
Them two screamed like lil bitches.
@lovedlakoda It still wont change a thing..Peltier fell apart because of acid and a bad trip..,,What will not be in that book is the statements she had made up here in Canada about what Peltier did and saying he killed the agents..What i have is fact not fiction..We have had our battles and we fought one enemy not each other.so we won...no one was murdered in cold blood or killed by our own, Peltier will never be set free except when he dies.bury his heart in wounded knee in a box.
@lovedlakoda FACTS of the case ... do your research ... he's guilty by his own mouth