tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8833518530559679192.post2096486920666791246..comments2023-09-29T08:07:48.323-07:00Comments on oneheartforpeace: "No Good War, No Good Drone" By David Swanson (With Practical Actions)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8833518530559679192.post-3074403574214651812009-09-29T20:02:04.832-07:002009-09-29T20:02:04.832-07:00On Oct 5 & 6 World Can't Wait invites you ...On Oct 5 & 6 World Can't Wait invites you to respond to Obamas' surge of troops to Afghanistan by fueling a surge of resistance that will reignite and build a movement to stop the death and destruction unleashed on the people of Afghanistan, Iraq, and now Pakistan by this government. <br /><br />Within the next weeks, President Obama will announce up to 20,000 more troops will deploy to Afghanistan in addition to replacing up to 14,000 support troops with "trigger-pullers." This will only mean increasing the death and destruction brought to the Afghan people. Many of us will be protesting the 8th anniversary of the invasion of Afghanistan ? All of us can take part in donating much needed funds to fuel this movement. Every donation counts and we all can give something. <br /><br />Our goal - $5000 in 48 hours; then turn that momentum to ask for matching funds and raise $10,000. It's ambitious, but it can and must be done. We are beginning to see more people openly object to the US occupation of Afghanistan and your help and money is needed in order to change sentiments into visible resistance. <br /><br />Why? <br /><br />The actions people are taking in DC & at recruitment centers around the country are essential to stopping the crimes of this government & they need to be multiplied and strengthened. World Can't Wait is committed to being in the streets and amongst the people but cannot do it without YOUR support. <br /><br />World Can't Wait has never backed down and we have plans to organize visible protest throughout this fall including bringing the We Are Not Your Soldiers tour to many more schools across the country so students not only see/hear the truth about the war, but mobilize to stop military recruiting in their schools and communities.<br /><br />The military has free access to recruit high school students and billions at their disposal to suck this generation into killing machines for empire. Funds are urgently needed to get veterans into the schools engaging students in the reality of what these wars are about. <br /><br />How Can You Help? <br /><br />By donating generously on Oct 5-6th and challenging all your friends to do the same.<br /><br />Check out our Facebook Event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=141168148396&index=1<br /><br />Let us know why YOU want a surge of RESISTANCE this fall: e-mail Lina Thorne.<br /><br />Post this announcement to your e-mail list and Facebook page, invite your friends and co-workers and ask them to match your donation. <br /><br />Raising $5,000 in 48 hours is a challenge but we know we can do it with your help! <br /><br />Gather who you can and pledge to make a difference. Join me on October 5 ? 6 at World Can't Wait's Virtual Fundraiser to SURGE THE RESISTANCE! <br /><br />See you in the streets and at worldcantwait.net and on Facebook on October 5 & 6th. <br /><br />Debra Sweet, Director, The World Can't WaitCNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10877484524704475807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8833518530559679192.post-45113349766116747502009-09-27T09:35:24.176-07:002009-09-27T09:35:24.176-07:00[1] http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/23/world/asia/2...[1] http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/23/world/asia/23policy.html<br />[2] http://news.yahoo.com/s/cq/20090923/pl_cq_politics/politics3207715_1<br />[3] http://blog.peaceactionwest.org/2009/01/09/afghanistan-changing-the-approach-to-the-war-on-terror/<br /><br />Also go to twitter.com/AfghanWitness <br /> <br />This message was sent to you by:<br />Peace Action West<br />2201 Broadway, Ste 321<br />Oakland, CA 94612<br />800.949.9020CNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10877484524704475807noreply@blogger.com