Troops Home Fast -- This 4th of July Weekend! Will you be there too?

[Breeze54]

* Join CODEPINK's "Troops Home Fast" campaign.

This 4th of July people across the country will be standing up to declare a solemn and critical demand:

"Bring the Troops Home Now."

We encourage you to join your neighbors in standing up for peace.


On July 4, we will launch an historic hunger strike called TROOPS HOME FAST
in Washington, D.C. in front of the White House.
While many Americans will be expressing their patriotism via barbeques and fireworks,
we'll be fasting in memory of the dead and wounded,
and calling for the troops to come home from Iraq.

We're inviting people around the world to show their support for this open-ended fast
by fasting for at least one day. Please sign up to join us in DC or to support us in
your hometown and encourage your friends to do the same!

* Start or join a peace vigil in your community.

* Join CODEPINK's "Troops Home Fast" campaign.
http://www.troopshomefast.org

* Collect signatures for the "Voters For Peace" pledge.
http://www.unitedforpeace.org/article.php?id=3298

* Find a July 4th peace event in your area.
http://www.unitedforpeace.org/july4thevents





FIND AN EVENT NEAR YOU!!
http://www.troopshomefast.org/article.php?id=1019

[Breeze54]

1. It's okay to support the fasters too! You have my permission.

:)

The First Philadelphia Area DECLARATION OF PEACE Pledge Signing Program
Philadelphia, PA, July, 3, 7PM
Thousands of people, celebrating the 4th of July, will gather in the Independence Hall/Liberty Bell area of Philadelphia where that other Declaration was signed. There, the DECLARATION OF PEACE will be declared! Read the names of the war dead, intone the bell of peace, bang the drums of resistance. Join the call of area religious and community leaders. Make the demands of the Declaration, prepare to take nonviolent action if, by September 21 (International Peace Day) Congress fails to bring the troops home now by establishing a plan to end the war.
More » http://www.unitedforpeace.org/calendar.php?calid=16987

Oak Park 4th of July Parade
Oak Park, IL, July, 4, 9:00am
Be true to the American ideals of freedom, justice, and democracy. Join the Oak Park Coalition for Truth & Justice and the Vets for Peace contingent in the Village's 4th of July parade. Members of the armed services and their families, who too well know the horrors of war, are especially welcome. More » http://www.unitedforpeace.org/calendar.php?calid=16977

Troops Home Fast
Washington, DC, July, 4 Beginning July 4, continuing through August
You can fast with us in Washington, DC in front of the White House, or in your own community. You can fast as an individual, or organize a rolling fast (each one taking one day) in a public place such as a congressional office, a recruiting station, a federal building or a church. And if you live outside the United States, we encourage you to fast on July 4th outside a U.S. Embassy or consulate. While the U.S. officials are enjoying their barbeques and festivities, we will be reminding them of the ongoing suffering of Iraqis and soldiers in this unjust war.
More » http://www.unitedforpeace.org/calendar.php?calid=17010

Troops Home Fast
Denver, CO, July, 4, Dawn
Bring chair, umbrellas (shade), water, drums, guitars. Fast as long as you can or show up in support of fasters. Fasters and Supporters: Bring the food you would normally eat and donate it to the homeless community in the park. Troops Home Fast is a reminder to U.S. officals and our community of the ongoing suffering of Iraqis and soldiers in this unjust war and immoral, illegal occupation.
More » http://www.unitedforpeace.org/calendar.php?calid=17017

War Profiteers Ride
Pittsburgh, PA, July, 4, 1pm
On Independence Day and the last day of Bikefest!, bicycle enthusiasts, political activists and others will take a healthy tour of some of the regions's leading war profiteers. These "war profiteers" include, for example, U.S. defense contractors who build submarines and corporations who receive USAID money to rebuild Iraq's infrastructure.
More » http://www.unitedforpeace.org/calendar.php?calid=17129

Click to find more events near you! Save gas!
http://www.unitedforpeace.org/

[dysfunctional press]

2. i'll support them when it gets to the 3rd week or so...

but if it's just something that some poseurs are doing for a couple/few days over a weekend- then i think it's insulting to try and compare them to Gandhi.

[Breeze54]

5. poseurs?

There are many people committed to stopping the war in Iraq and bringing the troops home now.
They have been at this, some full-time and others part-time, since the invasion!
Wasn't Gandhi for peace? I think this is a compliment to his ideals!
The fasting is continuing through August. Please read the post above.

[dysfunctional press]

7. Poseurs.

"We're inviting people around the world to show their support for this open-ended fast
by fasting for at least one day.

one day of fasting is NOT a "hunger strike", and calling it such is an insult not just to the people who have been committed enough to their particular causes to have performed REAL and LEGITIMATE hunger strikes, but also to the many millions of people in the world who actually DO go hungry.

like i said- when the "hunger strikers" get to their third straight/solid week of actual fasting, i'll be ready to believe/support them.

i mean- how much can they really support their cause if they aren't really willing to do an HONEST "hunger strike"...?

like i said: P-O-S-E-U-R-S.

[Breeze54]

9. I don't give a

fuck if they stand on their heads, naked in Times Square, if it will help
raise awareness to stop the war and bring the troops home NOW!!
You really need to get over your self-righteous attitudes and opinions,
pull your head out of your ass and get with the program!

You seem to be stuck on stupidity!

Free yourself!! Free your mind....

[chaska]

3. I'll be fasting with (in support of) Cindy for at least a month...

I wish I had a t-shirt to let the world know what I'm doing. Any ideas there?

[Breeze54]

4. I'm pretty sure I saw a link for t-shirts on one of

the two sites I posted.

Here... They have some other items also!
http://codepinkalert.org/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=1&products_id=103


...tee fits loosely and the material is 100% cotton...

Will that do it?? :rofl: It's only $15.00 and helps support the cause! ;)

[chaska]

6. Well, I always did like pink....

takes a real secure fella to where pink. I'm up to it ... that part at least. I don't think that cut quite suits me though.

[Breeze54]

8. lmao!

Well,...er...they have hats too, I think! :rofl: and buttons!
Maybe those would suit you better! lol!

Hell; they just want bodies there anyway, in support!
You don't have to wear pink! lol
Unless you really want to...... he,he,he!

Have a great weekend, whatever you do! :)

[Breeze54]

10. Peace!

:kick: