Conyers FORCED to Stand Up for His Own Principles

John Conyers (D-MI) has been posturing as a representitive that actually represents "the People" for at least 4 years now. He consistently takes up the pledge and rhetoric of impeachment and consistently drops the ball or stands quietly on the sidelines as others drop the ball for the "gipper".

After more than two months of trying to schedule a brief meeting with Rep. John Conyers (D-MI) to deliver VFP's 23,000 impeachment signatures, we politely informed the Chair of the House Judiciary Committee, in writing, that we would drop by his Washington office with them. And we would sit there until he met with us or hauled us off in handcuffs.

On June 10 VFP issued a news release explaining our intention to call on Conyers the following day. Coincidentally (!) the morning of the 11th, his scheduler called asking, "I hear you're in town today, would you like to meet with the Congressman?"

Related Links ::: Veterans for Peace

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Domestic Terrorism in Baton Rouge

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Bush's trip raised only $500,000. It probably cost the taxpayers at least that much, if not more, in security for him, between the number of local police and overtime; federal security; helicopters, air force one, pilots, delays at the airport, the horrible mess caused by shutting down the interstate between New Orleans and Baton Rouge. Add up the lost time for all of the taxpayers sitting in traffic and not being able to be productive anywhere else (the doctors were waiting for the patients at the doctor's office when I got there, and the waiting room was empty---cool, right?), and who knows how much his little fundraising party actually cost. It would have been cheaper to just write John Kennedy a check from the federal coffers for $500,000, and save us all the time and aggravation of being stuck in traffic for an extra hour just so the almighty could come to a fundraiser.

Related Links ::: VVAW

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War Crimes Exposed

Thursday March 13 to Sunday March 16
MORE INFO AND HOW TO WATCH IT LIVE
In 1971, a courageous group of veterans exposed the criminal nature of the Vietnam War in an event called Winter Soldier. Once again, we will demand that the voices of veterans are heard.

Winter Soldier: Iraq and Afghanistan will feature testimony from U.S. veterans who served in those occupations, giving an accurate account of what is really happening day in and day out, on the ground.

The four-day event will bring together veterans from across the country to testify about their experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan - and present video and photographic evidence. In addition, there will be panels of scholars, veterans, journalists, and other specialists to give context to the testimony. These panels will cover everything from the history of the GI resistance movement to the fight for veterans' health benefits and support.

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Stop-Loss Congress

Congress will not be allowed to go home on vacation until all troops have returned home. ... and you can help Stop-Loss Congress

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Yellow Rose Peace Bus Destroyed By Suspicious Fire

In recent months, Jim Goodnow and his bus, the Yellow Rose, have been providing transportation to Iraq Veterans Against the War for their various tours and other activities. Last night, Jim escaped a fire of suspicious origins that destroyed the bus. Luckily Jim is all right.

Much more info about the fire including video & pictures of the The Yellow Rose of Texas

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Bio Liberty: Energy is Freedom

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embed it from Revver, BlipTV or U2B ~The Bio Liberty relief / redevelopment camp in Slidell Louisiana is pioneering sustainable, off the grid, weather resistant and affordable housing solutions for the hurricane ravaged Gulf Coast region. The property itself was a landing/launching pad for numerous groups of grassroots hurricane relief workers and is now being developed as a model for Solar, Geothermal and BioDiesel powered communities.

Related Links ::: Bio Liberty, Plenty International, Common Ground Collective, Emergency Communities, H.A.W.C., Cultural Warrior, Mr. Dibbs

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James Circello: AWOL in NOLA

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AWOL James Circello lays blame on BOTH parties for the Continuing Illegal War(s) @ the New Orleans O27 Protest.

Related Links ::: National Fall Out Against War. Soldier Say No, Kill Everybody, A Reasoned AWOL, Courage to Resist, AWOL in Canada

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David Cline Video Memorial

David's ...
David Cline 1947 - 2007 by Gordon Soderberg
Remembering David Cline by JKeating
Peace Has No Borders by FluxRostrum


Farewell Dave by David Swanson

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The Iraq Veterans Memorial

The Iraq Veterans Memorial is an online war memorial that honors the members of the U.S. armed forces who have lost their lives serving in the Iraq War. The Memorial is a collection of video memories from family, friends, military colleagues, and co-workers of those that have fallen.

Related Links ::: Iraq Veterans Memorial, Iraq veterans Against the War, Iraq Vets for Progress

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The World Can't Wait ~ George McAnanama

Download the QuickTime ~ The World Cant Wait ~ Oct. 5th 2006
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Veterans for Peace member George McAnanama speaks about Impeachment, Depleted Uranium, VA Hospitals and bringing our troops home now.

Related Links ::: George McAnanama, Veterans for Peace,
Discuss Depleted Uranium

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Peace Has No Borders ~ David Cline

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Veterans for Peace President, David Cline explains why US veterans are supporting AWOL vets in Canada.

Related Links ::: Peace Has No Borders, War Resisters CA, GI Rights Hotline,
Jeremy Hinzman, Iraq Veterans Against the War, Miss Sheehan Has Arrived!, Charlie Anderson

AWOL Interview Videos ::: Ryan Johnson, Christopher Mogwai, Darrell Anderson, Ehren Watada, Anonymous, Patrick & Jill Hart , Christian Care

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Peace Has No Borders

A Rally in Support of Iraq War Resisters AWOL in Canada

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Featuring Cindy Sheehan, Ann Wright, Iraq Veterans Against the War
& AWOL Vets Against the War.

Related Links ::: Peace Has No Borders, War Resisters CA, GI Rights Hotline,
Jeremy Hinzman, Iraq Veterans Against the War, Miss Sheehan Has Arrived!

AWOL Interview Videos ::: Ryan Johnson, Christopher Mogwai, Darrell Anderson, Ehren Watada, Anonymous, Patrick & Jill Hart , Christian Care

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Walkin' to New Orleans ~ 3rd Anniversary of the War, Sunday

The Iraq War 3rd Anniversay Special
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Walkin' to New Orleans Daily Videos ~ Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday ... BUY THE DVD w/bonus footage ... Book a Screening

On the 3rd Anniversary of the 2nd Iraq War, Iraq veterans clearly spell out the problems with words and song. Words by Camilo Mejia and Michael Blake; song by VOICE.

The Walkin' to New Orleans March started Tuesday the 14th of March in Mobile, Alabama and concluded on Sunday the 19th; with an Anniversary Anti-War Rally in Congo Square, New Orleans.

The marchers were war veterans from many wars and hurricane survivors from the 2005 Gulf Coast hurricane season who wished to draw attention to the cause and effect of having a currupt, profiteering government.

Related Links ::: VOICE, Vietnam Vetrerans Against the War, Iraq Veterans Against the War, Camilo Mejia, March 20th in S.F., More About the March, More Coverage of the March

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Veterans Gutting for Veterans ~ Walkin' to New Orleans, Saturday

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Saturday several vets from the March took the day off from walking to join with the Arabi Wrecking Krewe to gut and clear debris from a fellow veterans' home in New Orleans. The Arabi Wrecking Krewe is an all volunter house gutting team founded by vets. They donate their time to help Jazz Musicians and veterns return to their homes.

The uncredited musician at the end is Charlie Anderson ... sorry Charlie.

Related Links ::: Arabi Wrecking Krewe, Vietnam Vetrerans Against the War, Iraq Veterans Against the War, More About the March, More Coverage of the March

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Mississippi Vietnam War Memorial - Day 2

Day 2 - Walkin' to New Orelans
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Related Links ::: Iraq Veterans Against the War, Vietnam Veterans Against War, More About the March, More Coverage of the March

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Day 1 Vets' and Survivors' March

Leaving Mobile ::: March to New Orleans
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Related Links ::: Ann Wright's Resignation letter, More About the March, More Coverage of the March

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Over 200 Expected to March from Mobile to New Orleans

The march to New Orleans kicked off with a press conference.
Here's the 2 minute QuickTime video.

Michael McPhearson, executive director of Veterans for Peace makes the connection between the war in Iraq and what is happening here on the Gulf Coast.

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Veterans' and Survivors' March for Peace and Justice

Next week I'll be working with Voices For Peace to document the March and the Rally in New Orleans on the 19th. We hope to put out a video each day of the Event.

You can join the March HERE

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Katrina's Toxic New Orleans Art

What You Need To Know About Your Government in Times of Crisis

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This video started out as a simple little "let's show this guy's story" kinda piece and turned into a scathing expose of what people can expect from government endorsed relief efforts in time of crisis. Arrested for art, threatened with arrest for helping people, spending all your own money to help others because Red Cross was Not Allowed, lying to retain rights that are inalienable to Free People, government corruption and inexplainable lack of competence from those who are suppose to be helping the survivors... God Bless America!

Please stop giving your "cash contributions" to organizations that will waste your money. Donate to grass roots relief efforts where the money will be used to help people.

Related Links ::: Toxic Art, l'art noir new orleans, Get Your Act On!,
Karmagrrrl, David Leeson, Storm Chaser Video, Remote Area Medical,
DONATE HERE, Get A Red Cross REFUND

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GBC s24 Video "Our Country"

FROM THE GBC
We cut together an 8 minute piece that is included in this weeks "Blacked out Media" which is screening on MNN at 9:30 this saturday and FreeSpeechTv this tuesday at 9.

We also put it on the web server. The entire show is here in sorrenson encode which can be viewed by most computers, and a higher quality version for which you need quicktime 7 is here.

The section "Our County" is on the server separately as well here for regular and here for high test.
(You need quicktime 7, and maybe one of the later computers to play h264 files)
Our Country covers the the mass protests in DC Sept.24-26
Glass Bead Collective
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The full program includes George Galloway, Miltary Famlies speak out, veterans against the war, Cindy Shehan & the Bring'um Home Bus Tour.
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Martin Sheen's LA S24 Speech | Free Palestine Speech - LA

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