On 3/13/06, Senator Russ Feingold (D-WI) introduced a resolution to censure George Bush for illegally wiretapping American citizens.
Of course we believe Bush deserves far more than censure. Feingold said Bush's illegal wiretapping "is right in the strike zone of the concept of high crimes and misdemeanors" - so impeachment is "an option that we could look at." You go, Russ!
Naturally, Republicans went ballistic. Sen. Bill Frist (R-TN) called Feingold "crazy" and tried to strangle his resolution in the crib. But Democrats wouldn't let him, so now the bill will go to the Judiciary Committee for further consideration.
Feingold's gutsy action has forced a debate on a topic that has been taboo in Washington: how to hold George Bush accountable for his innumerable crimes. Obviously this is a debate Republicans are desperate to avoid at all costs. But why are Democrats (other than Feingold) avoiding it too?
Feingold himself is baffled. He told Fox News "I'm amazed at Democrats, cowering with this president's numbers so low. The administration just has to raise the specter of the war and the Democrats run and hide... Too many Democrats are going to do the same thing they did in 2000 and 2004. In the face of this, they'll say we'd better just focus on domestic issues... [Democrats shouldn't] cower to the argument, that whatever you do, if you question the administration, you're helping the terrorists."
We couldn't agree more. The time has come for Senate Democrats to stand up to George Bush and the Republican thugs in Congress and the Media.
Call your Senators at 202-224-3121 and deliver a simple message:
"I urge you to support Senator Feingold's bill to censure George Bush."
And for Democratic Senators, add this:
"And stop cowering in fear of Republican thugs!"
This is not a one-day issue. We're going to keep after all 100 Senators until they censure Bush - and ultimately impeach him. Let us know the answers you get when you call by posting below, and we will update our tally below.
http://democrats.com/senate-censure
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No More Money for War
The House of Representatives could be be voting on the $72 billion dollar budget supplemental appropriations bill to fund Bush´s wars in Iraq and Afghanistanas as soon as Wednesday. Please take the time to call your Representative Wednesday morning at 800-614-2803 or 202-224-3121 to tell them:
"I'm a member of Democrats.com. Please vote against the supplemental money for war in Iraq and please support amendments from Representatives Allen (D-MA) and Lee (D-CA) that call for a prohibition on permanent U.S. military bases in Iraq."
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Audio of March 13 Forum on War and Impeachment
On March 13, the Charlottesville (Virginia) Center for Peace and Justice co-sponsored a Town Forum on the War in Iraq to mark the third anniversary of the invasion of Iraq with Eman Khamas, Gael Murphy, Karen Kwiatkowski, Ray McGovern, Tia Steele, and David Swanson. Listen here:
http://www.cvillepodcast.com/?p=234
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Your Receipt for the Cost of the War
UFPJ has produced a new resource for use during local activities around the 3rd
anniversary of the war. This educational piece looks like a receipt you get when you go food shopping. But instead of grocery items, the breakdown covers the monthly costs of the U.S. war in Iraq since it began three years ago. On the flip side is text and more figures, all explaining the costs of the war and how our tax dollars could have been put to better use. There is a space at the bottom for you to add your group's name and contact information. Please download it and make copies for widespread distribution:
http://www.unitedforpeace.org/receipts
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Protest the Pro-War Media
March 15 Everywhere
http://www.afterdowningstreet.org/?q=node/8339
UFPJ Anti-War Events Everywhere
MARCH 15-22
Three Years Too Many:
A Week of Local Actions on the Third Anniversary of the War
Visit our website for events calendar, resources, and more
http://www.unitedforpeace.org/3yearstoomany
Evening of Conversation with Harry Belafonte
March 18
Democracy Now! and WBAI invite you to join us for an evening ofconversation
with Harry Belafonte, Amy Goodman, Juan Gonzalez and WBAI's Bernard White as
we mark the 3rd anniversary of the invasion of Iraq and the 10th anniversary
of Democracy Now!
The Great Hall at Cooper Union, East 7th Street at Third Avenue, New
York City
Pre-event reception: 6-7 p.m.
Ticket price (includes admission to main event): $100
Main Event: 7 p.m.
Ticket price: $25
http://www.democracynow.org/belafonte.shtml
Peace Rally in Indianapolis
March 18, 1 p.m.
Monument Circle, Downtown Indianapolis, Indiana
Progressive Indiana, Indianapolis Peace and Justice Center, Bloomington Peace Action Coalition, Veterans for Peace
http://www.hoosiersforpeace.org
March to Lieberman's Office to Oppose War
March 19th, 2 p.m.
Connecticut Opposes the WAR!
http://www.afterdowningstreet.org/?q=node/7915
National Campaign of Nonviolent Actions Planned at Congressional Offices
Now through March 20, marking three years of war.
http://www.afterdowningstreet.org/?q=node/6704
Keep Space for Peace Trial
March 16, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Rally at 1415 State St., Santa Barbara, Calif. Following the rally, the trial of MacGregor Eddy will continue. MacGregor was arrested October 8, 2005, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, headquarters for the Air Force space task force whose mission is to "control and exploit space for global and theater operations." This rally is organized by Global Network Against Weapons and Nuclear Power in Space and is a component of Winter of Our Discontent.
http://vcnv.org/thu-0
Demonstration in London
Troops Home from Iraq: Don't Attack Iran
March 18
Assemble 12 noon Parliament Square, London, UK
http://www.stopwar.org.uk/March18.htm
3rd Year Commemoration of the War
March 18 to 19
Fayetteville, North Carolina
http://www.ncpeacejustice.org
March to the Pentagon
March 20
Join the National Campaign for Nonviolent Resistance to STOP the WAR NOW!
9:00 am Gather at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Speakers and music
10:00 am Begin march to Pentagon
11:00 am Arrive at Pentagon
Program of speakers
11:15 am Ceremony honoring the dead
11:30 am Die-in and other nonviolent actions by those willing to risk arrest
Participants should RSVP to Max Obuszewski at 410-323-7200, ext. 31.
To participate in other actions of nonviolent civil resistance earlier in the morning at the Pentagon on March 20, contact Pete Perry at pete_perry@yahoo.com
http://iraqpledge.org
Sign up for these events, find others, and create your own at
http://www.afterdowningstreet.org/event
See Also UFPJ:
http://unitedforpeace.org/calendar.php?caltype=39&lcountry=&state=
&search=Search
And PDA:
http://pdamerica.org/events/main-list.php
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