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"Our Himmlers, Eichmanns Unscathed as Obama Dithers: Why Is He Afraid of the Torturers?"

cpapermaster — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 03:43:16 -0400

Start: 06/25/2009 - 7:15pm

End: 06/25/2009 - 9:30pm

Timezone: Etc/GMT-4

June 25, 7:30 pm: "Our Himmlers, Eichmanns Unscathed as Obama Dithers: Why Is He Afraid of the Torturers?"
Special Appearance by Ray McGovern from D.C.

BFUU Fellowship Hall, 1924 Cedar St. @ Bonita, Berkeley. $5-$10
donation, Co-sponsors CODEPINK & Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian
Universalists Social Justice Committee.

"I don't want my grandchildren, of whom I have six now, coming up to me
when they're old enough and saying, 'Grandpa, you worked for the CIA.
What was it like torturing people?' I would say I didn't torture
people, and they would say as the German kids say to their parents,
'What did you do to stop it?'"
Ray McGovern was a CIA analyst for 27 years. He returned his CIA
"Intelligence Commendation Award" medallion in 2006 saying "I do not
wish to be associated with torture". He cofounded Veteran Intelligence
Professionals for Sanity and works with "Tell the Word", the publishing
arm of the ecumenical Church of the Saviour in Washington, DC.
McGovern’s famous confrontation of Donald Rumsfeld lying about Iraq
WMD is shown here on Keith Olbermann:
www.truthdig. com/avbooth/ item/20060507_ olbermann_ highlights_ mcgovern_ rumsfeld/

Plus: Jon Eisenberg, the lawyer representing the plaintiffs in the
famous warrantless wiretapping case Al-Haramain v. Bush. Jon is calling for Jay Bybee's resignation from the 9th Circuit.

"I wonder whether Bybee feels guilty before God. He certainly has no
business being a federal judge. His presence on the Ninth Circuit U.S.
Court of Appeals brings disgrace to that court. He should resign." Jon
Eisenberg in the San Francisco Recorder

Abdi Soltani, ACLU of Northern California Executive Director

Updates on torture accountability campaigns: SF National Lawyers Guild
Committee Against Torture, Amnesty International, PDA, CODEPINK,
Veterans for Peace, ACLU.
Music: Carrie Gerendasy; "her singing is topical, relevant, downright gorgeous"

Economic Recession

Ben Leet — Sun, 31 May 2009 12:59:34 -0400

The Dems should put forth a plan, a credible plan to restore the economy. This would include public jobs to replace the 5 million lost since December 2007, the 7.8 million needed to maintain employment at 4.9%, and the additional 7.5 million jobs needed to create FULL EMPLOYMENT. A fair economy should be the keystone to a revived Democratic Party. Today 1% of the U.S. households own 33.4%, ten percent own 70% of all wealth, the bottom half own ?? !! 2.5% of all savings, wealth, or net worth. The top 1% earn annually more than the bottom 60%. How can the Democratic Party dream of being relevant to voters if they are not going to confront this disasster of an economy?

Why I Voted For Obama

JackLeary — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 19:55:16 -0400

i voted for obama because I'm sick of republicans always getting their way. even when the democrats took over the house and senate, they were still too weak in a majority to get anything REAL pushed through and when they did it was vetoed by the president. also, im sick of the neoconservative/conservative policies that have been in place. two terrible wars, an economy in the shitter, and a citizenry that is pissed off. if so many of the american people have realized that the republican policies of the last 8 years havnt been working, wouldnt it be logical to try the opposite?

Chaing Gang Welcomes Karl Rove to CA

Fed up Granny — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 23:29:08 -0400

Start: 10/10/2008 - 5:00pm

End: 10/10/2008 - 6:30pm

Timezone: Etc/GMT-5

Guess who's coming to the Inland Empire?

Karl Rove

AKA -- Bush's Brain, Turdblossom, Traitor.

No matter what you call him, in your dreams, he is a criminal who should be behind bars.

The Rove name has become synonmous with dirty politics.

He specializes in lying and attacking an opponent.

Please join Bush, Cheney, Condi, and Rove, who will all be in their finest Chain Gang attire for a "welcome party" for Mr. Rove outside the Republican fundraising event,

Friday, Oct. 10, 5 p.m., at a "Welcome Rove Rally"

at Etiwanda Gardens, 7576 Etiwanda Ave, Rancho Cucamonga

Let's have a BIG turnout so that we can line Etiwanda Blvd with people who still believe it is their Constitutional obligation to bring criminals to trial!

Bring signs, and smiles.

No bullhorns or amplified sound please.

For giggles and grins the media will be present.

RSVP for parking information to

Friend4Earth@hotmail.com

or by calling 888-794-0396

P.S. The Chain Gang is from the backbone campaign. If you are interested in creating signs or wearing a head, please contact us. Peace.

http://www.backbonecampaign.com/chaingang.cfm

P.P.S. This action is independent of, and not affiliated with, any political party or campaign.

Freedom of Speech, Employment, Economy

BretCahill — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:49:33 -0400

The Idea

Or, as some Republicans say, the very idea!

Even if you are retired, you'll probably be interested in this proposal: The idea is simple enough. Next time you look for a job, replace your resume with an application that asks the prospective employer for last year's turnover rate, a short history of how the managers got their jobs and, of course, the names of some expert references on the employer; the former employees. Think of the time and money you'll save. Think of how many more options you'll have.

What's not so simple is getting someone to fill it out. Until now, the information exchange that accompanies job placement has not been symmetrical. The employer routinely asks for pay history and references, yet the job applicant would never dream of asking to speak to a recently fired employee. Job search books stress the importance of this kind of information, but they never explain how to find it. It simply isn't readily available on the small to medium sized companies responsible for much of the job creation in this country. In a society that likes to think of itself as open and fair to the individual, this will certainly change.

To get started—and getting started is what needs to be done—the One Stop offices could be opened to all people to discuss information as to opportunities for employment, former employees as well as employers. After an employee left a job, he would have a suitable location to file his name, phone number, E-mail address, and the names of any former employers he was willing to discuss with job hunters. He, in turn, could contact references on other companies. Not only could he share his experiences with someone who is truly interested—a potential applicant of his former employer—, but he could quickly gather very important information on a large pool of employers. The cost would be negligible. Web sites would make the service really convenient

The advantages to job seekers are obvious. He could screen many more places than with his informal network. He could get both sides of the story. He wouldn't waste time driving to the wrong places. He could prepare for interviews. He would have much more control over his livelihood. Once a job was accepted, he would have a better idea what to expect. He could plan.

The indirect advantages to our economy are much more important. The fundamental problem of employee-management communications would be largely alleviated. Managers would have both the proper atmosphere and incentive to speak frankly with employees. Owners or stockholders could get a point of view free of any conflict of interest. A former employee has no economic incentive to give anything except his true opinions.

Other advantages to business: accountability, responsibility, even imagination would be encouraged while cynicism and nonproductive wishful thinking would decrease. An employee who can plan and knows what is expected is a better employee. Employer-related litigation such as "wrongful-discharge" suits would decrease. Companies would be better managed with fewer managers.

Instead of a lot of costly ineffectual labor legislation that has bureaucrats making highly judgmental decisions on matters they have little knowledge of and no interest in, these choices would be left to the job hunter. He's the one who is going to be dealing with workplace problems. The diversity of employer "cultures" can be thought of, not as a liability, but as a national resource for employees. As employers openly competed for employees, the hoary artificial job shortage scam would finally come to an end. Markets would level wealth reducing crime and a host of other political problems.

Besides, what is good for the individual is good for California. As Bishop Richard Cumberland wrote, "every idea is the product of a single mind."

Bret Cahill

Can we meet up to help Russ Warner defeat David Dreier in CA Dist 26?

hoagluk — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 10:42:35 -0400

David Dreier has been a shameless rubber stamp for Bush for the past seven years and shameless hypocrite on gay issues. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Dreier) His district is the closest one to Los Angeles that is held by a Republican. If you live elsewhere in the L.A. area, your district is safe. Do you want to help take the fight a little bit to the east?

His opponent's (Russ Warner's) campaign has weekend canvasses on Saturday and Sunday and phone banking during the week. I think it would be fun to get a group together to join in. Let me know if you’re interested at hoagluk@yahoo.com

Thanks!

Karl

Impeachment Demonstrations at Rep. Zoe Lofgren's San Jose, CA office every Friday 3p-6p/Join us

mkmusic — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 03:19:33 -0400

We have been demonstrating in front of Zoe Lofgren's office every Friday since November. Zoe is on the House Judiciary Committee. Join us with your own Impeachment signs or use ours. Her office is located at 635 N. First St., San Jose, CA. We're there from 3p - 6p.

Merriam Kathaleen

Silicon Valley Impeachment Coalition

408-482-6032

svimpeach.org

Honk to Impeach

dclark_democrat — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:23:48 -0400

Let's get together SF peninsula

Democratic Victory Party

Fed up Granny — Wed, 28 May 2008 21:26:18 -0400

Start: 06/03/2008 - 8:00pm

End: 06/03/2008 - 11:30pm

Timezone: Etc/GMT-5

Pat Meagher, Congressional Candidate for the 41st, invites you to join us as we watch the election results at:

Babes' Slim Pig n's

1635 Industrial Park

Redlands, CA 92373

Following the closing of the polls, join us on the patio where we will be watching results and celebrating the winners.

Everyone Welcome!

RSVP Appreciated but not necessary: 909-798-3240

Pat Meagher Listens to Highland Voters

Fed up Granny — Wed, 28 May 2008 20:52:19 -0400

Start: 05/31/2008 - 2:00pm

End: 05/31/2008 - 4:00pm

Timezone: Etc/GMT-5

Opportunities to share your opinions with Pat Meagher, future Congressman for the 41st Congressional District Pat wants to hear from you!

Meet the Democratic Candidate for the 41st Congressional District, Pat Meagher Come hear his message of hope for America.

Pat welcomes an opportunity to meet you and listen to your concerns.

Saturday May 31, 2008
2:00pm – 4:00pm

Coco's Restaurant

2442 Highland Ave
Highland CA 92346

Restaurant phone: 909 862-8074

For information please call 909 794-0117

patmeagherforcongress.com patmeagher@gmail.com

P.O. Box 620, Forest Falls, CA 92339-0620

Vote for leadership you can trust in the 41st Congressional District

Vote June 3rd

Vote Pat Meagher

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