I just got an email saying there is going to be a rally in DC on 10-2-10.
of Central New York
Get on the Bus in Syracuse for the DC Rally March in Washington, DC
JOBS, NOT WAR!
When: October 2, 2010
Cost of Bus: The bus ride is free but you must register
How: Contact Jerry Loteirzo at 243-9823 for more details.
Thanks and peace,
Peace Action of Central New York
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On October 2, 2010 (10-2-10), hundreds of thousands of people from all over
the United States will participate in an historic march in Washington, DC to
ensure a future of hope and unity for our nation.
This past year, we have heard a lot from the so-called �tea party� movement
in the United States. The tea party is a movement but it is an �Astroturf�
movement because it is funded by corporate interests that manipulate people
to believe that increased government intervention is the reason that their
lot has gotten worse over the past 30�40 years. The reality is that the tea
party movement is not entirely wrong. For example, they rail against bank
bailouts and other wasteful acts of government spending. Currently, our
government is dominated by corporate money that creates �crony� style
governmental polices that benefit corporate interests (profits) over
individual interests (people). They are right in contending that the
government does not work for them. What they do not recognize is that the
government does not work for any of us. Where the movement goes horribly
wrong is their assertion that President Obama is a socialist, or that his
polices are ruining the nation. In reality, President Obama is a centrist
Democrat who must be pushed by our movement on the left to implement polices
that benefit everyone in our nation not just corporate interests.
That is why we are marching in Washington, DC right before the midterm
Congressional elections. At the march, we will demand:
* Funding for healthcare and schools � not warfare
* Jobs for all and an economy that works for everyone
* Renewable energy and green jobs
* Unity � not division � no more hate!
* Ending the wars and occupation
Locally, a steering committee has been formed to promote and organize the
event locally. The committee is made up of labor unions, community
organizations, and peace and social justice groups. The purpose of this
group is to get at least a thousand local people to the event. As
progressive organizations, we believe that the 10-2-10 event can be the
springboard for a more unified progressive movement in Central New York. We
all agree that if the rally is just one event, than the rally won�t achieve
its purpose of energizing all of us into one progressive movement. We need
to get on the bus.
In order to take a bus to this historic rally, YOU MUST RESERVE YOUR SEAT!
It�s free. Simply send your name and contact information to
10210cnyonenation@gmail.com or leave this information at 315-424-1743 ext.
148. Also, let me know if you are going as I hope to fill a bus with my
ARA and Peace Action people and we therefore can arrange a convenient drop
off and pick up site in DC. I am on the committee and will respond to any
inquirers�. THIS CAN BE AN HISTORIC OCCASION IF WE GET A MILLION PEOPLE TO
JOIN US. BE ONE OF THEM.
See you on the bus!
Jerry Lotierzo 315-243-9823 or glotierz@twcny.rr.com
9-1-10
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