By William Rivers Pitt
The news wires thrum with the latest carnage: more than 130 Iraqis killed in two bomb blasts, and five more American soldiers killed by a roadside bomb in Baghdad . The death toll for American troops stands at 2,187, while the toll among Iraqi civilians skyrockets farther and farther into the tens of thousands. The recent election was a sham, and the violence continues. There is only one remedy for the dire situation in Iraq , one sane course of action to take: WE MUST GET OUT.
On Saturday January 7th, Progressive Democrats of America, along with many other organizations affiliated with After Downing Street, will hold Out Of Iraq events in more than 130 cities across the country. Most of the events are town hall forums, and several will feature members of Congress, including Bobby Scott, Diane Watson, Jim McDermott, Adam Smith, Bob Filner, Martin Sabo, Jim Moran, Marty Meehan, and John Murtha. Several other events will feature congressional staff, congressional and senatorial candidates, local elected officials, and leaders of the peace movement, including Gold Star Families for Peace founder and PDA National Board Member Cindy Sheehan, and After Downing Street Co-Founder and PDA National Board Member John Bonifaz. ( Click here for more info.)
On Monday January 9th, PDA and other organizations are pushing a National Call-In Day to support Rep. John Conyers (D-MI) and his call for the immediate censure of George W. Bush and Dick Cheney. "This administration must be held accountable for its misdeeds," says Rep. Conyers. "I am taking steps against the Bush Administration's handling of the Iraq War and its collection of intelligence. I am going to need you to stand with me in fighting for accountability. Join me to demand censure for Bush and Cheney in addition to the creation of a Special Committee to investigate impeaching the Bush Administration for its widespread abuses of power." Take action here .
Saturday and Monday, we must speak hard truth to these powerful men and women in Washington . We must say "No more!" to death and plunder in Iraq . We must demand accountability for those who brought us to this terrible situation. Join us, and make your voice heard. Nobody can take your place!
For more information about the organizing efforts of Progressive Democrats of America please see www.pdamerica.org . And please tell your friends. Together we will make a difference.
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