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July 3, 2006 at 11:48:43

Iraq Freedom Congress Rejects Violence of Occupation and Insurgency

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Al-Jawhary said the tour "inspired the labor and workers at home to join our union." He said USLAW recently sent a letter of endorsement for IFC. Because USLAW "is a premier organization that rallied against the war, the letter will have a huge and positive impact," said Al-Jawhary.

Other grassroots exchanges with Iraqis complement the IFC vision. CODEPINK hosted a delegation of Iraqi women this spring who participated in vigils, met with legislators, and took part in public forums with Cindy Sheehan. Last month, CODEPINK took out ads in eight Iraq newspapers, pledging solidarity with Iraqis and offering words of condolence, support, and hope.

Medea Benjamin, CODEPINK cofounder, said, "We are thrilled by the feedback we are getting. The newspapers are reporting that they are swamped with calls from readers saying that this ad gives them hope and makes them realize there are Americans who support their desire to be free from foreign occupation. We must find ways to work together to end the bloodshed."

Even the U.S. military has become increasingly vocal in calling for a change of course. Several generals have said only diplomacy can bring an end to the war. Lt. Gen. Pete Chiarelli, commander of the Multinational Corps in Iraq, was quoted this spring saying: "A prosperous Iraq will be a peaceful Iraq. By creating jobs and opportunity, the government will take away a major source of support for violent movements."

The chorus for peace in Iraq is growing louder every day.

For more information:
Iraq Freedom Congress – www.ifcongress.com
Code Pink Iraq Newspaper Ad – www.codepinkalert.org/article.php?id=976
Satellite PEACE /IFC TV – www.ifcongress.com/English/support-tv.htm
US Labor Against the War – www.uslaboragainstwar.org
"Meeting Face to Face" The Iraq-US Labor Solidarity Tour Video – www.meetingfacetoface.org

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When IFC Finishes in Iraq, Can They Come Fix the US?

We need some help before November 2006 so they'd better hurry.

by Amanda Lang (22 articles, 13568 quicklinks, 431 diaries, 577 comments) on Monday, July 3, 2006 at 5:27:34 PM

Kathlyn Stone is a Minnesota-based writer covering science and medicine, health care and related policies. She publishes www.fleshandstone.net, a health and science news site.
Kathlyn StoneKathlyn Stone is a Minnesota-based writer covering science and medicine, health care and related policies. She publishes www.fleshandstone.net, a health and science news site.

Well, let's watch what they do.

Iraqis are the direct descendants of those who gave birth to civilization. They do not now have power and control over their own wealth but they have a deep appreciation of history and of humanity. Watch for good things coming from the people, especially the IFC.

by Kathlyn Stone (42 articles, 217 quicklinks, 26 diaries, 633 comments) on Monday, July 3, 2006 at 7:56:05 PM

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Utopia

Sometimes I/we get overzealous in my/our quest for
truth justice and the American way.

And with out my Kryptonite (Quaalude, Prozac, Ritalin)
Rx there are times that some responses overlap from
one article to the next.

I/we apologize for this inconsistency, but hey, a good
response sometimes needs repeating, over and over,
and over again.

Case in point, Cut And Run: (Response)

We are very close to a Police State, and an arms length
from a Dictatorship

A self appointed Dictator acting as President

George Whorehouse Bush

Our government as is, consists of nothing less than
organized crime and a corrupt syndicate that will
stop at nothing to remain in power

Washington D.C. (District of Criminals)

Democrates need new PR Consultants in Washington if
they think the cut and run crap will lose them votes.

This cut and run bullshit means nothing.

Start acting like men with backbone, and damn the
torpedoes full speed ahead

Case in point two: (Independence Day)

I sort of thought Independence Day was celebrated
for the fact that we live as free citizens from
government intrusion, taxation without representation
is illegal, as is illegal search and seizure, and due process
of the legal system where the government cannot arrest
you without probable cause, and needs to specify charges
against you or let you go, and let us not forget no
excessive bail for a person who is charged with a crime,
and on, and on, and on.

What a utopia a country like that must be.

I wish I could find a place like that to live.