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Say_What Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-22-03 10:07 PM
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Marches in 140 U.S. cities against occupation of Iraq
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WASHINGTON (PL).— On October 25, tens of thousands of people are to take part in what is expected to be the largest anti-war demonstration in the United States since President George W. Bush declared the end of fighting in Iraq last May.

According to the United for Peace and Justice organizing committee, the demonstration will call for the withdrawal to U.S. territory of the Pentagon troops currently occupying the Arab country.

In a press conference, organizers from various groups including ANSWER (Act Now to Stop War and End Racism) affirmed that marches are planned in 140 different U.S. cities, with a particular focus on Washington and San Francisco.

According to analysts, a considerable number of U.S. citizens supported the war initially, but now many have realized that they were deceived; a fact that could be reflected in the number of people who take to the streets on October 25.

http://www.granma.cu/ingles/2003/octubre03/mier22/IRAQ.html





From Indymedia San Francisco

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MASS PROTESTS AGAINST THE OCCUPATION OF IRAQ PLANNED FOR SATURDAY, OCT. 25
by Andrea Buffa Wednesday October 15, 2003 at 11:41 AM

RALLIES IN SAN FRANCISCO, WASHINGTON, DC EXPECTED TO DRAW THOUSANDS WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 25, 11 AM meet at Civic Center, Noon March to Jefferson Square Park for 1 PM rally WHERE: Protest begins at Civic Center, San Francisco Noon march to Jefferson Square Park (Turk and Laguna Streets)

MASS PROTESTS AGAINST THE OCCUPATION OF IRAQ PLANNED FOR SATURDAY, OCT. 25

RALLIES IN SAN FRANCISCO, WASHINGTON, DC EXPECTED TO DRAW THOUSANDS

WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 25, 11 AM meet at Civic Center,
Noon March to Jefferson Square Park for 1 PM rally

WHERE: Protest begins at Civic Center, San Francisco Noon march to Jefferson Square Park (Turk and Laguna Streets)

http://sf.indymedia.org/news/2003/10/1653264.php


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Brucey Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-22-03 10:14 PM
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1. Great! Hope to see big turnouts.
I'll be there!
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revcarol Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-23-03 12:16 AM
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2. No connection with ANSWER, but we expect hundreds
to turn out for peace in a small town in SW NM. Religious leaders and parishoners, Patriot Act despisers, Quakers, Moms and Dads and Grandparents, Veterans for Peace, High School Students against war, Greens, Kucinich supporters, Democrats,,,we will all be there.

Taking pictures to send to our pug Congressman. A veiled threat to represent us instead of the wealthy??
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aeon flux Donating Member (333 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-23-03 12:23 AM
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3. I was wondering what happened to al the anti-war protestors

Long time no see.
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whatelseisnew Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-23-03 12:27 AM
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4. It's important to spread the rallies outside the major cities
Recently in Providence, RI over 500 people gathered at the capitol to protest the involvement in Iraq. When news of these major gatherings is released - don't think it's only happening there - make it happen it here, no matter where you live, no matter who you think will hear. It makes a difference.
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aeon flux Donating Member (333 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-23-03 12:48 AM
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5. Protest is a civil responsibility

for citizens in a democratic society. We can talk the talk, but can we walk the walk?

It's a dirty job, but someone's got to do it.

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symbolman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-23-03 01:23 AM
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6. We will be right there at the end of the parade
throwing wads of 911 deception dollars from a 1937 Rolls Royce dressed as Bush and Cheney, look for us!

Come and get the new 911 bills with TAKE BACK THE MEDIA on them!
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ConcernedCanuk Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-23-03 03:11 AM
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7. FeckaDeeGeeGollyWhiz - Doesn't the WH get it ? ? ?


. . GeeDubya can't go anywhere in the world without massive security

his "own" country (somehow that don't sound right)
is protesting everywhere he goes

. . the WH house now is cordoned off like a Gestapo HQ (maybe appropriate?)

He hasn't visited his closest neighbour and biggest trading parter (ya, dat be us Canuks)

His Ambassador takes pot-shots at us Canuks just for breaking wind -

and basically, MOST of the world takes exception to their military and financial aggressiveness -

SOoooo - the USA BETTER expect some retaliation from the radicals in a biological or other form, cuz the USA has made it quite apparent that Military Might won't impede the USA,

and sadly, apparently common sense, reason, and human dignity will not either -

So Junior has made it NECESSARY for others that feel strong enough to take the "terrarist" route of defending themselves -

GeeDubya has not REDUCED the threat of terrorism,

He has indeed INCREASED it,

if not participating in the same venue of "getting my way"

Just My Humble Canadian Opinion

(sigh)
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