Dennis Kucinich invited to speak at March 20 NYC demo

Dear Kucinich supporters,

Many of you are aware that March 20th marks the one-year anniversary of the pre-emptive war in Iraq. A number of leading peace groups and coalitions have recognized this day as a Global Day of Action to protest against the invasion, occupation and corporate control of Iraq. Rallies and marches will bring millions of people into the streets in cities around the world, to rally for peace and protest the effects of the Bush Administration's policies at home and abroad.

Dennis Kucinich is the only national political leader who represents the peace movement. Before the war began Dennis Kucinich saw through the lies that fueled the Bush Administration's climate of fear and violence. He led the opposition to the war in Congress, and he remains one of the most credible voices within the Democratic Party when speaking about the need to bring our troops home. His position - US out, UN in - remains the only credible alternative to the current reality.

For these reasons, and for others, Dennis Kucinich has been invited to speak at one of the largest March 20th rallies, in New York City. Supporters of the Kucinich Campaign will be on hand there, and all over the country, to bring home the message: US out, UN in.

Please locate peace activities taking place in your part of the country, and work with the Kucinich Campaign to make them a success. Look for events in your area at http://www.unitedforpeace.org/calendar.php?caltype=17

Thank you,
Charles Lenchner
National Movements Coordinator
Kucinich for President
http://www.kucinich.us

that is not ego, it is love

There is also a Democratic 'Unity Dinner' happening at the same time (approx) as the protest, where all the candidates, past and present, are invited to attend and speak. Dennis is blowing that dinner off to go to the protest. My understanding from the campaign is that he is going to the protest because he believes a Democrat needs to be there.

IMO, he would have been better served to carry his message to the dinner. More media, bigger audience, more impact. Of course, there is nothing wrong with him appearing in NYC. I'll be there, too. But I am wondering which venue is more appropriate for his message: The choir in NYC, or the Dems enjoying 'Unity' who fucking need to hear it loud and clear? I say #2.

...is one of the things that makes him Dennis. I don't mean that you're wrong, it's just that Dennis has that great contrarian streak in him that endears him to you, me, and everyone who has supported him. We're just going to have to enjoy Dennis being Dennis. :-)

He puts people before the party, and although you have a valid point on why he should attend the dinner, I can't see him doing anything but mixing it up with the people.

Let anyone who would call Dennis a vanity candidate see that he continues to stand with the PEOPLE of this country, arm in arm.
This man does not have a pretentious bone in his body.

would all those candidates "enjoying unity" even listen??

A hard call...between those who need to hear it & won't or those who already know but can use the boost from a Dem who cares.....

With ALL Kerry ALL the TIME....would Dennis still be heard???

Peace
DR

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:loveya: DMom

Consider it done. :loveya: :hug: :hi:

If I had half her brains, I would be in bed soon. Have an early day tomorrow, but 2 days off coming on its heels. Weeeee!

ZombySon

always knew you were special :evilgrin:

fingers still crossed
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:loveya: Mom

And yes, things are very slow before the Great Procrastinators start pouring in later this month. I have been averaging only 1-2 appointments a day the past 2 weeks. That's a whole lotta nuthin' for 6-8 hours a day! But the latecomers all have issues and attitudes, plus will likely owe big balances and have a 'kill the messenger' vibe.

He has never, ever, ever failed to get heard.

Think about it: Sure, there will be die-hard candidate people there, but there will also be plenty of people who, like us, spent the last year fighting this war. Imagine Dennis getting a standing ovation at that unity dinner (and I'd bet my shoes he would) in a roomful of 'Kerry people' (that would surely have a phatt contingent of Dean people, too).

THAT is a message.

Told him once he needed to clone himself.....

I know...tough call...be nice to have him be heard...be cool if other dems would attend the peace rally.....( yeah I know...I am a dreamer)


Peace
DR

I don't think you're wrong. You have valid points. But what can we do? If you were able to advise him this very evening, do you think he'd still go with his original plans? I am just saying, his choice - whatever the strategic implications - is not in the least surprising, and I know you don't think so either.

Ah fuck it, how about a beer? :toast:

Rain check?

:)

We'll cue up "Blue Train" then. :beer:

It didn't matter. Jefferson Jackson dinner, IIRC. Fat lot of good it did that he was the only candidate to get a standing ovation, then.

Similarly he has outperformed in debates, frequently getting among the loudest if not the loudest applause.

So exactly what would be the point of abandoning the peace movement (which is obviously the cause closest to his heart) in order to once again prove to himself and everyone what an inspirational candidate he is and how much integrity he has, and how well his ideas resonate with the audience?

what good is going to the dinner when..........what's eating me, is eating

Basic tenet of American evolution.'When the people lead, the politicians will follow.Not all, but many at this unity dinner are impossible..They do not want to and will refuse to listen to Dennis.Closed minds.
With enough protests, the AMerican people will force the landed gentry to come around. Dennis, we are all proud of you. Wellstone would take your advice and go to the protest..
Who needs the rubber chicken circuit when you can be out and hear the voice of the people.That we need more of..
With enough Rowdy people in the streets, maybe media anchors will have a stroke and croak. Who needs them..Of course, I am referring to the Tom Brokaw incident at last year's March protests.

Its so hard to believe what has happened in the year+ since the first peace rallies last Feb. Those protests were global and now a year later...here the Dems are supporting a candidate who voted FOR the war......and we could have had DK...


(I wonder how many next year will we be doing the thing ....like...Doh! I coulda had a V-8 only D'OH! WE COULDA HAD DK!!I

Peace
DR

We are having a candlelight peace vigil here on the 20th.

and got in trouble and lost my scholarship cause of it oh well we coulda had DK and been outta nafta/wto oh well just means we'll have more protests to organize

He marched in the Seattle WTO protests, too. He walks the talk.

i mean once i heard of him marching in seattle and for getting outta nafta/wto ididnt need any other reason but got alot of others

I voted the Feb 3 primaries...

Peace
DR

Best vote I've ever cast.

Those two are the late Sen. Paul Wellstone (who even got arrested for civil disobedience) and Dennis Kucinich.

I think that about sez it all.

Repoinks must learn in this election that parading over the corpses of American people..in the name of failure and sacrifice shall never bring them power. :evilfrown:

I was going to the NYC Demonstration anyway and now to find out DK will be speaking at it! Great news.

I wish I knew about that earlier, I might have made some plans to go. But alas, I have major plans. That would be too much fun to go to. Ah well, c'est la vie :(

And yes, yes he is indeed!

and lol, I love that cartoon in your sig line. I see those every once in a while and I love how they draw chimpy :)

Tom Toles is fantastic. You should check his often if you can. He always does a great job.

I think I remember seeing that in the paper, now that I think about it, and I was gonna clip it but I forgot to. I've got a couple buddies that would have liked it, too. But yeah, Tom is great.

I hope its true enough to carry us to victory in the fall

I'm optimistic though that Kerry's gonna kick Bush's ass all the way back to Crawford. Although, I wish it was DK that was doing the ass-kicking. Oh well, maybe he'll win in 2012 :)

or the head of the new Dept of Peace. As long as he gets his voice and message out there for all of us.

always happy to see another Kucinich supporter here on DU

:hi: and WELCOME!

Peace
DR

It's always great to see DK supporters, anywhere! :)

Welcome to DU!

:hi: :hi: :hi:

:toast:

Kanary

Another Delusional Diehard for Dennis!!

Kucinich 2004!

wow, there's a lot of nice DK supporters here. I think I like this place :)

And all of them about Dennis. :) :hi:

You newbies reenergize us, and that's a great thing!

Kanary

Another Delusional Diehard for Dennis!!

Kucinich 2004!

Love your nick. :)

And welcome to DU! :hi:

Welcome to DU!! :toast:

:hi:

That's all I can say.

I was going to find a venue for March 20th close to me; probably L.A., but guess what? They just scheduled a work day for the 20th; we all agreed to work on a group project on a Saturday (the 13th), and yesterday they "switched" Saturdays. Since it needs the whole group and I already promised, I'm working that day. :grr:

We are lucky to have a great leader like Dennis.

http://www.antiwarcommittee.org/3-20IraqFlyer.pdf

Global Day of Protest:
The World STILL Says NO to War…and YES to Peace & Justice!

Saturday, March 20, 2004

1:30 p.m. — Assemble at Hallie Q. Brown/MLK Community Center Plaza, 270 North Kent Street (at Iglehart), St. Paul

2:15 p.m. — March to State Capitol (approximately 1.5 miles)

3:00 p.m. — Rally on the State Capitol front steps, 75 Constitution Avenue, St. Paul

The March 20th Global Day of Action for Peace and Justice marks the first anniversary of the Iraq War. Neighbors for Peace organziations have cooperated with other Twin Cities activist organizations to plan a local event to coincide with the others that will occur around the world. It is our chance to join in solidarity with the world community that opposes war and occupation. Please bring your family and friends, signs, banners, and hope…for an end to war and occupation, an end to the Bush administration, and a better world for all.

We will assemble at the Hallie Q. Brown/MLK Community Center in St. Paul. Our march will offer diverse opportunities to show your oppostion to the war and support for peace and justice. The front of the march will include organized chanting, followed by a section of In the Heart of the Beast puppets. Those who prefer a more quiet, solemn, or singing atmosphere will come together behind the puppets. Of course, you may move from one section of the march to another, as you like.

We will arrive on the Capitol steps for a rally, with speakers, music, and a few moments of silence in honor of those who have died and suffered in the Iraq War. Our speakers will include Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer, University of St. Thomas, Justice and Peace Studies Department; Phil Steger, Friends for a Non-Violent World; Chante Wolf, Veterans for Peace; and more.

Sponsored by the March 20th Coalition. Endorsed by Act Against War Minnesota, Anti-War Committee, Bryant Neighbors for Peace, Communist Party, Counter-Propaganda Coalition, Crocus Hill/West 7th Neighbors for Peace, Friends for a Non-Violent World, Freedom Road Socialist Organization, Green Party - Minneapolis/5th Congressional District, Grandmothers for Peace, Hamline-Midway Neighbors for Peace, International A.N.S.W.E.R, Macalester-Groveland Neighbors for Peace, Mayday Books, Merriam Park Neighbors for Peace, Military Families Speak Out, Minnesota Cuba Committee, Minnesotans for Kucinich, Northeast Neighbors for Peace, Pax Christi - Twin Cities, Phillip Berrigan Depleted Uranium Coalition, St. Croix Valley Neighbors for Peace, St. Joan of Arc/WAMM Peacemakers, Socialist Alternative, Students for Justice in Palestine (U of M), Students United for a Democratic and Sustainable Society, Twin Cities Peace Campaign - Focus on Iraq, United for Peace & Justice, Veterans for Peace - Chapter 27, Welfare Rights Committee, White Bear Lake Neighbors for Peace, White Bear Unitarian Universalist Church Social Action Committee, Women Against Military Madness (WAMM), Women's International League for Peace and Freedom - Minnesota Metro Branch, Women's Political Alliance, and more.

For more information, please contact:

Anti-War Committee
(612) 379-3899
http://www.antiwarcommittee.org

Women Against Military Madness (WAMM)
(612) 827-5364
http://www.worldwidewamm.org

Twin Cities Peace Campaign -
Focus on Iraq
(612) 522-1861

Veterans for Peace -
Chapter 27
(612) 821-9141

Minnesota Neighbors for Peace
http://www.mnneighbors4peace.org
info@mnneighbors4peace.org

Minnesotans for Kucinich

I heard tonight from my legislative district coordinator that Dean would probably release his delegates to Kerry (though they may not go--don't think he's any better at catherding than Kucinich)after his tour of several cities starting with Seattle on 3/18. She sez the dinner is on the 25th.

Things could have changed. I'm no longer on the inside.

As the DNC's web site indicates . . .

http://www.democrats.org/events/united.html

Democrats United: A Dinner Honoring President Jimmy Carter, President Bill Clinton, and the Democratic Candidates for President.

Please join Chairman Terence R. McAuliffe, Treasurer Andrew Tobias, and Finance Chair Maureen White for Democrats United, a dinner honoring President Jimmy Carter, President Bill Clinton, and the Democratic candidates for President, and benefiting the DNC's 2004 Presidential Fund.

National Building Museum
G Street entrance, between 4th & 5th Streets, NW
Washington, DC
Thursday, March 25, 2004
6:00 pm Reception
7:00 pm Dinner

Patron: Write $25,000
Two premier tickets to Dinner
Two tickets to Dinner Reception
"Statesmen" Status at the Democratic National Convention

Sponsor: Write $10,000 / $15,000 Federal PAC
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Honored Guest Pass: Write $1,000
One ticket to Dinner