Thank you, Peter, for the in-depth breakdown of the case. What a tautological loop of illogic. We had an almost copybook case here in Australia just last week. Combining Schmitt’s concept of ‘exception’ with Agamben’s theory of ‘bare life’ aligns well with what Steven says about Blackstone, divine rights and despotic domination - and, as he notes, this is precisely what’s missing in both cases. I look forward to your next interlude.
Outstanding analysis of the confused state of federal Anti-Indian Law Peter! How bad did your head hurt after you went through all the twists and turns of their tortured logic in an effort to make nonsense seem sensible? I was once told by a Holy See (Vatican) ambassador to the UN that I shouldn't have my "religion" tied to a specific geographical area such as a mountain, because "what if you want to move some day?" Its better he said, to have your religion in a book that you can carry in your suitcase. 40 billion pounds of copper v. Apache ceremonial life and spirituality? The outcome seems to be a foregone conclusion given the Lyng decision statement that the government can do what it wants with "its land." Its a property [domination] law argument v. a freedom of expression right to pray argument. What did William Blackstone call property "despotic dominion," i.e. a right of domination, which he said was based on Genesis 1:28 in the Bible. So it comes down to a biblically premised claim of a right of domination v. an original nation and peoples of this Turtle Island continent. Somehow none of that was pointed out by Apache Stronghold or their legal advocates!
Personal note: I always wanted to experience eating peyote! I use to eat Magic Mushrooms circa late 1960s-early 1970s. Love hallucinogens. Today, they call it, entheogens.
Another book from my personal library, ENTHEOGENS and the FUTURE OF RELIGION, with contributions by Albert Hofmann, R. Gordon Wasson, Jack Kornfield, Terrance McKenna, Rick Strassman, and others. Edited by Robert Forte.
Remember the Beatle’s song Yellow Submarine? the lyric “uncle Albert’ is Sandoz chemist Albert Hofmann, who first made LSD-25. British psychiatrist Humphrey Osmond coined the word ‘Psychedelic.’
A SEAT AT THE TABLE. Author Houston Smith in conversation with Native Americans on religious Freedom. Edited and with a Preface by Phil Cousineau.
Comment by Bonnie Raitt: “A valuable and insightful book about a too-long-overlooked topic, the right of Native American people to have their sacred sites and practices honored and protected. Let’s hope it gets read far and wide, enough to bring about a real shift in policy and consciousness.”
Comment by Peter Coyote: “Phil Cousineau has created a fine companion book to accompany the important film he and Gary Rhine have made in defense of the religious traditions of Native Americans…..are recognized the world over as keepers of a vital piece of the CREATOR’s original orders, and yet at home they are regarded as little more than squatters. This book features impressive interviews and beautiful illustrations, and gives a voice to the voiceless.”
Here is another great read by Thomas C. Maroukis: THE PEYOTE ROAD: Religious Freedom and the Native American Church.
Here is another great read, THE LAST COMANCHE CHIEF: The Life And Times of Quanah Parker.
Author: Bill Neely is recognized as the preeminent authority on Quanah Parker. He also wrote, Quanah Parker and His People. Mr. Bill Neely lives in Borger, Texas.
"It is certainly true that the effect is substantial. But its substantiality is irrelevant in this case.” That sounds like some of the most idiotic, void of emotion or compassion legal mumbo-jumbo i've ever heard. Prayers for Apache Stronghold maintaining its sacred well-being!
Thank you for this! Great work! However, to me, is spells AGENDA, just like the 400 other treaties that they either ignored, changed, broke or never honored…
This is exactly what their plan is ...
"to close off (every) portal possible to the Creator"
And for us today, it's "closing every possible portal that there is for us to gain health"
And if you look at GAZA today, exactly the same thing, same tactics, same lies... I remember what I learned, and most of it, thanks to Peter d'Errico, and putting it to work, and earning my place in the Mi'gmaq community at the time
Good rant. There is a wonderful photo online of the "Six Grandfathers" before they were desecrated into Mt Rushmore (name fits with fastfood society). And yeah, Gaza a horror story :(
Thank you, Peter, for the in-depth breakdown of the case. What a tautological loop of illogic. We had an almost copybook case here in Australia just last week. Combining Schmitt’s concept of ‘exception’ with Agamben’s theory of ‘bare life’ aligns well with what Steven says about Blackstone, divine rights and despotic domination - and, as he notes, this is precisely what’s missing in both cases. I look forward to your next interlude.
Good evening. I found an extra copy of A SEAT AT THE TABLE, HUSTON SMITH.
If you want it, let me know. Send me your mailing address, I cant find your mailing address.
I'll send it to you in a substack message...
Outstanding analysis of the confused state of federal Anti-Indian Law Peter! How bad did your head hurt after you went through all the twists and turns of their tortured logic in an effort to make nonsense seem sensible? I was once told by a Holy See (Vatican) ambassador to the UN that I shouldn't have my "religion" tied to a specific geographical area such as a mountain, because "what if you want to move some day?" Its better he said, to have your religion in a book that you can carry in your suitcase. 40 billion pounds of copper v. Apache ceremonial life and spirituality? The outcome seems to be a foregone conclusion given the Lyng decision statement that the government can do what it wants with "its land." Its a property [domination] law argument v. a freedom of expression right to pray argument. What did William Blackstone call property "despotic dominion," i.e. a right of domination, which he said was based on Genesis 1:28 in the Bible. So it comes down to a biblically premised claim of a right of domination v. an original nation and peoples of this Turtle Island continent. Somehow none of that was pointed out by Apache Stronghold or their legal advocates!
yup... that's fodder for the next post...
Spelling correction: Huston, not Houston.
Here is a great reference book:
PLANTS OF THE GODS: Their Sacred, Healing, and Hallucinogenic Powers.
Revised & Expanded Edition.
Authors: Richard Evans Schultes, Albert Hofmann, and Christian Ratsch.
www.InnerTraditions.com. www.HealingArtsPress.com.
Personal note: I always wanted to experience eating peyote! I use to eat Magic Mushrooms circa late 1960s-early 1970s. Love hallucinogens. Today, they call it, entheogens.
Another book from my personal library, ENTHEOGENS and the FUTURE OF RELIGION, with contributions by Albert Hofmann, R. Gordon Wasson, Jack Kornfield, Terrance McKenna, Rick Strassman, and others. Edited by Robert Forte.
www.InnerTraditions.com…….www.ParkStPress.com.
Remember the Beatle’s song Yellow Submarine? the lyric “uncle Albert’ is Sandoz chemist Albert Hofmann, who first made LSD-25. British psychiatrist Humphrey Osmond coined the word ‘Psychedelic.’
Much Aloha to all of your subscribers!
Aloha Peter.
Religious freedom for whom?
Here is a book from my personal library:
A SEAT AT THE TABLE. Author Houston Smith in conversation with Native Americans on religious Freedom. Edited and with a Preface by Phil Cousineau.
Comment by Bonnie Raitt: “A valuable and insightful book about a too-long-overlooked topic, the right of Native American people to have their sacred sites and practices honored and protected. Let’s hope it gets read far and wide, enough to bring about a real shift in policy and consciousness.”
Comment by Peter Coyote: “Phil Cousineau has created a fine companion book to accompany the important film he and Gary Rhine have made in defense of the religious traditions of Native Americans…..are recognized the world over as keepers of a vital piece of the CREATOR’s original orders, and yet at home they are regarded as little more than squatters. This book features impressive interviews and beautiful illustrations, and gives a voice to the voiceless.”
Here is another great read by Thomas C. Maroukis: THE PEYOTE ROAD: Religious Freedom and the Native American Church.
www.HawaiianVoice.com.
Thanks for these references!
You’re very welcome.
Here is another great read, THE LAST COMANCHE CHIEF: The Life And Times of Quanah Parker.
Author: Bill Neely is recognized as the preeminent authority on Quanah Parker. He also wrote, Quanah Parker and His People. Mr. Bill Neely lives in Borger, Texas.
www.turnerpublishing.com. copyright 1995. Check out this website.
"It is certainly true that the effect is substantial. But its substantiality is irrelevant in this case.” That sounds like some of the most idiotic, void of emotion or compassion legal mumbo-jumbo i've ever heard. Prayers for Apache Stronghold maintaining its sacred well-being!
Thank you for this! Great work! However, to me, is spells AGENDA, just like the 400 other treaties that they either ignored, changed, broke or never honored…
This is exactly what their plan is ...
"to close off (every) portal possible to the Creator"
And for us today, it's "closing every possible portal that there is for us to gain health"
Luca, significant mention of the 400+ treaties because imho that's history 101 for all those who keep pinning their hopes on piecemeal changes.
I spoke to this on my show yesterday... at about 52:00
https://www.republicbroadcastingarchives.org/lucas-world-w-luca-majno-may-25-2025-2/
And if you look at GAZA today, exactly the same thing, same tactics, same lies... I remember what I learned, and most of it, thanks to Peter d'Errico, and putting it to work, and earning my place in the Mi'gmaq community at the time
Good rant. There is a wonderful photo online of the "Six Grandfathers" before they were desecrated into Mt Rushmore (name fits with fastfood society). And yeah, Gaza a horror story :(
Indeed ! You’re right on all points.
Thanks for the comment