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January 10, 2009 at 18:47:31
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Cynthia McKinney
"Let Gaza Live"
Washington, D.C.
January 10, 2009
We don't see the images. They are neatly censored from our view in this country. But everywhere else around the world the carnage that is Gaza is being seen and the people are revolted by what they see.
They see dead babies, decapitated bodies, defenseless relief workers killed. Maimed men, makeshift morgues, mortified mothers.
They see exploding white phosphorus shells, cluster bombs, depleted uranium munitions.
They see what is reportedly the world's fourth most powerful military using all of its power against a defenseless people.
In fact, they are witnesses to 15 days of war crimes, crimes against humanity, ethnic cleansing, and genocide.
They see Hugo Chavez expel Venezuela's Israeli Ambassador and they see lawmakers in Ecuador condemn Israel's actions, calling for an investigation into Israel's crimes against humanity.
And despite the obvious facts of an Israeli-sponsored terror campaign against Palestinians in Gaza, a piece of territory roughly twice the size of the District of Columbia, they see the U.S. Congress support a resolution totally supporting Israel, even though Israel is in violation of U.S. and international law.
They see Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, swaggering in insult to black America by initially refusing to seat Roland Burris from Illinois in the Senate, yet that same Reid cowers before the pro-Israel lobby, and they wonder why.
And sadly, they see the U.S. President-elect, who roared onto the scene like a lion, remain as quiet as a lamb in the face of the utter inhumanity of Israel's actions, and they wonder why.
And then, they see us. Gathered here in front of the White House, reaffirming our own humanity, and that of millions of people around the world, including in Israel, who disagree with this death and destruction. The tears of the Palestinians roll down our cheeks, even as we bury our own victims of police murder.
A new day is coming in U.S. politics. We will use the power of our vote to change U.S. policy. We will no longer check our values at the door and support politicians and political parties that fail to deliver.
Not one more bomb to Israel.
In defense of humanity, we will not give up and we will win.
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51 Seconds
A 51 second video clip of today's protest, on YouTube: by Jennifer Hathaway (16 articles, 16 quicklinks, 1 diaries, 760 comments [220 recommended, 1 rejected]) on Saturday, Jan 10, 2009 at 7:01:27 PM  (0+)
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Reply: I can not see the video, it is not available on youtube.
I can not see the video, it is not available on youtube. by Nabil Elibiary on Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 10:02:44 AM by Nabil Elibiary (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 1 comments) on Sunday, Jan 11, 2009 at 10:03:14 AM (0+)
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Reply: you tube vids
This is the only one I could find on the rally - doesn't show the speakers (there should be more up today I think): Here's one with info about US weapons supply: by Aurora (0 articles, 95 quicklinks, 52 diaries, 648 comments [5 recommended, 0 rejected]) on Sunday, Jan 11, 2009 at 10:53:47 AM (0+)
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Cynthia, you are a true hero
Thank you for your courage. You have set an example of what a leader can do. Your actions show courage, wisdom and genuine leadership skills. Yesterday, in Congress, only five members of Congress had the courage to vote "Nay" on the Israel resolution. They were Dennis Kucinich, Tammy Moore, Ron Paul, Nick Rahall and Maxine Waters. The resolution shows the need for campaign finance reform. When AIPAC can buy resolutions in Congress, it's time for America to have new leadership. My great-grandparents, on my dad's side, were among the Jews killed in the Nazi death camps. I can imagine how horrified they would be if they were here to witness Israel following Hitler's example. In the general election, I voted for you for President. I am very proud of that vote. by Zan (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 16 comments) on Saturday, Jan 10, 2009 at 9:14:37 PM (0+)
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We Must Take on AIPAC
Cynthia, my branch of the McKinney Clan is behind you. We have to go after the source of what drags American foreign policy into the gutter regarding the Middle East, and that is AIPAC. AIPAC, we have to educate people, doesn't represent the people of Israel in general, but only the Right-wing Likud types, the most racist, imperialist of the lot. In is an embarrassment to our Founding Fathers that these fascists have turned our Congress into their craven serfs. by Mac McKinney (53 articles, 114 quicklinks, 240 diaries, 1413 comments [31 recommended, 0 rejected]) on Saturday, Jan 10, 2009 at 11:14:04 PM (0+)
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We Must Take on AIPAC
Cynthia, my branch of the McKinney Clan is behind you. We have to go after the source of what drags American foreign policy into the gutter regarding the Middle East, and that is AIPAC. AIPAC, we have to educate people, doesn't represent the people of Israel in general, but only the Right-wing Likud types, the most racist, imperialist of the lot. In is an embarrassment to our Founding Fathers that these fascists have turned our Congress into their craven serfs. by Mac McKinney (53 articles, 114 quicklinks, 240 diaries, 1413 comments [31 recommended, 0 rejected]) on Saturday, Jan 10, 2009 at 11:53:12 PM (0+)
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"Not one more bomb"
And entire shipment of arms is about to be dispatched from the US to Israel. How many cluster bombs will it contain? How many D.I.M.E.s? White phosphorus? D.U.? How many infants will these weapons burn and slice and dice? Again, the weapons in this horror they call a "war" are by Aurora (0 articles, 95 quicklinks, 52 diaries, 648 comments [5 recommended, 0 rejected]) on Sunday, Jan 11, 2009 at 1:47:57 AM (0+)
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Reply: dont stop there...
..not just stop sending the aid, but start DISARMING them immediately. Why does this topc not come into play after all the Wars of Aggression, destruction torture and death of civilians, and robbery of land and property. It is crazy that we do not even hear talk of DISARMING this rogue regime who robs and murders people for money and LIES. . I want America and the world to DEMAN Every penny, product, and weapon BACK from those who endanger humankind and civilations. . by tinakang (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 12 comments) on Sunday, Jan 11, 2009 at 9:07:51 AM (0+)
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LIE NAZIS . . by tinakang (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 12 comments) on Sunday, Jan 11, 2009 at 9:14:31 AM (0+)
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They couldn't have done it without US !!
"The Israeli airstrikes represent serious violations of international law -- including the Geneva Conventions and a range of international humanitarian law -- and the U.S. is complicit in all of it," wrote Phyllis Bennis of the Institute for Policy Studies as the Israeli attacks on Gaza began in late December. Specifically, "Israel's lethal attack today [Dec. 28] on the Gaza Strip could not have happened without the active military support of the United States," charged Bennis, detailing the types of weapons -- such as F-16 fighter planes and Apache attack helicopters -- and the amount of military aid -- $3 billion a year -- Israel receives from Washington. by Aurora (0 articles, 95 quicklinks, 52 diaries, 648 comments [5 recommended, 0 rejected]) on Sunday, Jan 11, 2009 at 3:03:43 AM (0+)
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Reply: Crimes Against Humanity and Genocide
Indeed, the legal case was made long ago, as described in this article by Prof. Francis A. Boyle: The United States Promotes Israeli Genocide Against the Palestinians All of us in the U.S. are complicit in Israeli Genocide Against the Palestinians because AIPAC controls the policy of the U.S. government and our tax dollars are financing crimes against humanity. The top positions in the new administration appear to have been filled with those committed to a continuation of this murderous policy, so "Change" is apparently "off the table" now. Thank-you Cynthia McKinney. by csnet (0 articles, 2 quicklinks, 2 diaries, 112 comments [10 recommended, 0 rejected]) on Sunday, Jan 11, 2009 at 12:16:08 PM (0+)
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Israel
those benefitting from this war and every other act of Israeli terror, will never escape it by Senjo (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 33 comments [2 recommended, 0 rejected]) on Sunday, Jan 11, 2009 at 3:49:27 AM (0+)
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Reply: True
Anyone who witnesses the sadism, the ruthlessness, the absolute monstrosity that is being dealt to the children of Gaza, and thinks "Well no one would never do that to my children or family", is in deep denial of the reality before them. by Aurora (0 articles, 95 quicklinks, 52 diaries, 648 comments [5 recommended, 0 rejected]) on Sunday, Jan 11, 2009 at 4:12:33 AM (0+)
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Reply: you're right
It is only natural that as long as backers allow their leaders to profit from their brothers' blood, thinking they are safe in their complicity. But the truth is, it will come down to the leaders spilling their blood like a hot knife through butter . The guilty blood who cared not for his onw brother are as nothing to them. by tinakang (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 12 comments) on Sunday, Jan 11, 2009 at 8:58:46 AM (0+)
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Keep up the work, Cynthia.
______________________ The world must---- DISARM Israel NOW! Disarm them now! Don't wait for the NEXT helpless CIVILIZATION to become a victim of GENOCIDE. Th UN member nations are ridicules for not TAKING ACTION They are not using their power to back up their votes. The Israeli People need to LIE! It will continue and continue and continue...They are addicted to WELFARE for BLOOD! Not even Saddam Hussein lied about his wars. But Look ar What Happened to him and the IRAQI CIVILIZATION? For nothing. How many vibrant cultures and civilizations will be annhilated and changed to Survivors of Holocausts by Imperielist Terrorism. ...forever from the face of the world? ___________DISARM ISRAEL NOW. by tinakang (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 12 comments) on Sunday, Jan 11, 2009 at 8:48:43 AM (0+)
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Those who led these monstrous attacks
are WAR CRIMINALS !!!! And they MUST be charged. by Aurora (0 articles, 95 quicklinks, 52 diaries, 648 comments [5 recommended, 0 rejected]) on Sunday, Jan 11, 2009 at 12:59:09 PM (0+)
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