(We are IVAW)Pointing imaginary guns and roughing up "Iraqi civilians", a group of antiwar veterans brought the realities of the Iraq debacle to Manhattan, in a Memorial Day protest that briefly   more...turned the streets of the city into a combat zone. In "Operation First Casualty," a half-dozen members of Iraq Veterans Against the War employed the tactics of street theater to stage mini-dramas in Times Square, Union Square and the World Trade Center site, simulating sniper fire and staging mock arrests of fellow protesters who portrayed Iraqis. The group plans to take Operation First Casualty to the streets of Chicago June 17. If there ever was a group whose voices deserve to be heard more in this country it's the IVAW.  less

US Army Veteran Calls for Troops Out of Iraq. Part 2
8th December 2004, Manchester, UK. Supporters of anti-Iraq war
groups from the US, Britain and Iraq hold a rally against the Iraq war at
the Unitarian   more...Chapel, Cross Street, Manchester city centre.

The public meeting is entitled: "End the occupation of Iraq - Bring all the
troops home". The line up of speakers is as follows:

Michael Hoffman: Michael took part in the invasion of Iraq in 2003 and
on his return to Pennsylvania became involved in the anti-war
movement. He is co-founder and national coordinator of Iraq Veterans
Against the War.

Lou Plummer: Lou served in the US army in the 80?s and is the
grandson, son, brother and father of men who have served or are serving
the military. He is a leading spokesman for Military Families Speak Out
and Bring Them Home Now.

Rae Street: Rae is a well known peace activist based in the North West
of England. She has travelled the world as part of her campaigning. She
is vice-chair of national Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament.

Dr Salam Ismael: Salam is general secretary of the Doctors for Iraq
Society. He was in Iraq from the start of the war to June of this year. He
worked in Fallujah during the first seige in April 2004.

John Rees: John is one of the co-founder members of the Stop the War
Coalition. He has spoken at meetings across the country and in the
Middle East

The meeting is chaired by Ron Senchak. Ron was in the US navy from
1965-68. He joined the movement against the Vietnam war when he left
the navy.

The rally launches the Greater Manchester campaign for the 19th March
national demonstration in London, which is part of a global day of
action. This day marks the second anniversary of the invasion of Iraq.
Demonstrations will be taking place in other countries around the world
on the same day.

Dr Ismael speaks movingly about the slaughter of two of his own doctor
colleagues during the recent attack on Fallujah and reports that over
3000 Iraqis have been killed during the attack. He uses a Powerpoint
presentation during his speech showing photos of atrocities committed
during the attack on Fallujah.

The two US speakers speak of their brave and tireless work in the US
opposing the war. Rae Street exposes the hypocrisy of British
warmongers--drawing attention to the fact that Britain has its own
weapons of mass destruction. Ron Sanchek, a Vietnam war veteran
resident in Manchester, chairs the meeting and speaks about the
pressing need to build for the London demonstration against the war on
19th March 2005. John Rees talks about how the anti-war movement
has succeeded in keeping the war issue at the top of the agenda in the
run up to the coming election.

After all that has happened in Iraq over the past year and half, the sight
of people from countries that are on opposites sides of an ongoing war
sharing the same platform is remarkable and inspiring. All the speakers
receive a warm response and there is a determination to continue the
struggle to end this insane war.

This clip shows part 2 of Lou Plummer speaking at the rally.  less

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At the USCG Academy, New London, CT, during Bush speech on
May 23, 2007
Look hard at the people protesting. How many hippies do you see?
98% of the folks are "Middle America", along with a father   more...who
lost a son in the war, and some vets back from Iraq. Read the signs,
there was no protest against the USCG or its officers, who were
treated with respect. The protest was against the war and Bush's
policies.
“They always say that time changes things, but You actually have
to Change them Yourself.” - Andy Warhol

People of Earth... Think globally, act locally, conserve digitally.
"We the People"..on Bush regime True Policies. i.e. Patriot Act II

The factory is where we create new things. Sometimes making
things mean breaking down walls.
@ http://rescue.media.org/mission.html

Media.org is a collective of Artists/Architects, Netizens fueled by a
Passion for the Potential of the Internet medium. We run a Factory,
Refurbish and Rescue old Data for our Museum, and Engage in periodic
Culture Jam sessions. We have also been known to voice our opinion
on Issues we feel strongly about.

The medium is NOT the message.

((28th President of the United States - Woodrow Wilson- (1913-1921).
Prior to the Passage of - (The Federal Reserve Act 1913-))
"Since I entered politics, I have chiefly had men's views confided to me
privately. Some of the biggest men in the U. S., in the field of commerce
and manufacturing, are afraid of somebody, are afraid of something.
They know that there is a power somewhere so organized, so subtle, so
watchful, so interlocked, so complete, so pervasive, that they had better
not speak above their breath when they speak in condemnation of it."  less

Ted Goodnight of Veterans for Peace served fifteen years in the
Reserves, volunteered for active duty after 9/11 and spent 9 months
in Afghanistan. He now strongly opposes the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars.
  more...New London, CT (PRWEB) May 27, 2007 -- People from all over
Connecticut, New England and New York assembled Wednesday,
starting at 9:00 am at the main gate of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy
in New London, Connecticut today to protest the visit of George W.
Bush and to demand an immediate end to the war in Iraq.

People came by van and car caravan from Hartford, New Haven, New
York City, Willimantic, Mystic, Boston, Cape Cod, New Paltz, NY,
Portland, ME, and many other cities and towns.

"The event was noteworthy for the involvement of many veterans,
families of soldiers and marines, and active duty military personnel who
came to speak out. Speakers include Carlos and Melida Arredondo,
whose son Alex was killed in Iraq in 2004; Elliot Adams, President of
Veterans for Peace; Ted Goodnight, an Afghanistan War Veteran who
served from 2003 to 2004; and Priscilla Lounds, Army veteran and New
London activist with the A.N.S.W.E.R. Coalition," said Bill Hackwell, an
organizer with the A.N.S.W.E.R. Coalition and a Vietnam Veteran.

Students and faculty attended from Connecticut College, University of
Connecticut, Central Connecticut State University, Eastern CSU,
Western CSU, Southern CSU, Wesleyan University, Northern Virginia
Community College, Columbia University, Howard University and
elsewhere.

The large turnout of the demonstration was particularly noteworthy given
the fact that the demonstration happened at 9:00 am on a weekday.
March organizers estimated the number of people who participated in
the demonstration to be approximately 1,000. Police and local media
gave a similar estimate.

Tahnee Stair, the Coordinator of A.N.S.W.E.R. in Connecticut,
said "The Protest Bush Rally at the USCGA was part of a nationwide
campaign initiated by the A.N.S.W.E.R. Coalition called 'Turn up the
Heat in 2007.' Anti-war activists and organizers around the country are
joining together to guarantee that wherever and whenever Bush, Cheney,
other government officials and pro-war members of Congress step out in
public they will be met by anti-war protestors."

"As happened during the Vietnam war, the people at the grassroots are
making it crystal clear that no government official can dare go anywhere
in this country without the certain knowledge of being confronted by
ant-iwar protesters," said Stair.

The A.N.S.W.E.R. Coalition is a national anti-war coalition that has
sponsored the major national anti-war marches in Washington DC, as
well as West Coast regional marches in Los Angeles and San
Francisco and locally-coordinated actions nationwide over the last six
years. A.N.S.W.E.R. has hundreds of organizing centers across the
country. To learn more visit www.AnswerCoalition.org.

“They always say that time changes things, but You actually have
to Change them Yourself.” - Andy Warhol

People of Earth... Think globally, act locally, conserve digitally.
"We the People"..on Bush regime True Policies. i.e. Patriot Act II

The factory is where we create new things. Sometimes making
things mean breaking down walls.
@ http://rescue.media.org/mission.html

((28th President of the United States - Woodrow Wilson- (1913-1921).
Prior to the Passage of - (The Federal Reserve Act 1913-))
"Since I entered politics, I have chiefly had men's views confided to me
privately. Some of the biggest men in the U. S., in the field of commerce
and manufacturing, are afraid of somebody, are afraid of something.
They know that there is a power somewhere so organized, so subtle, so
watchful, so interlocked, so complete, so pervasive, that they had better
not speak above their breath when they speak in condemnation of it."  less

8th December 2004, Manchester, UK. Supporters of anti-Iraq war
groups from the US, Britain and Iraq hold a rally against the Iraq war at
the Unitarian Chapel, Cross Street, Manchester city centre.

The public   more...meeting is entitled: "End the occupation of Iraq - Bring all the
troops home". The line up of speakers is as follows:

Michael Hoffman: Michael took part in the invasion of Iraq in 2003 and
on his return to Pennsylvania became involved in the anti-war
movement. He is co-founder and national coordinator of Iraq Veterans
Against the War.

Lou Plummer: Lou served in the US army in the 80?s and is the
grandson, son, brother and father of men who have served or are serving
the military. He is a leading spokesman for Military Families Speak Out
and Bring Them Home Now.

Rae Street: Rae is a well known peace activist based in the North West
of England. She has travelled the world as part of her campaigning. She
is vice-chair of national Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament.

Dr Salam Ismael: Salam is general secretary of the Doctors for Iraq
Society. He was in Iraq from the start of the war to June of this year. He
worked in Fallujah during the first seige in April 2004.

John Rees: John is one of the co-founder members of the Stop the War
Coalition. He has spoken at meetings across the country and in the
Middle East

The meeting is chaired by Ron Senchak. Ron was in the US navy from
1965-68. He joined the movement against the Vietnam war when he left
the navy.

The rally launches the Greater Manchester campaign for the 19th March
national demonstration in London, which is part of a global day of
action. This day marks the second anniversary of the invasion of Iraq.
Demonstrations will be taking place in other countries around the world
on the same day.

Dr Ismael speaks movingly about the slaughter of two of his own doctor
colleagues during the recent attack on Fallujah and reports that over
3000 Iraqis have been killed during the attack. He uses a Powerpoint
presentation during his speech showing photos of atrocities committed
during the attack on Fallujah.

The two US speakers speak of their brave and tireless work in the US
opposing the war. Rae Street exposes the hypocrisy of British
warmongers--drawing attention to the fact that Britain has its own
weapons of mass destruction. Ron Sanchek, a Vietnam war veteran
resident in Manchester, chairs the meeting and speaks about the
pressing need to build for the London demonstration against the war on
19th March 2005. John Rees talks about how the anti-war movement
has succeeded in keeping the war issue at the top of the agenda in the
run up to the coming election.

After all that has happened in Iraq over the past year and half, the sight
of people from countries that are on opposites sides of an ongoing war
sharing the same platform is remarkable and inspiring. All the speakers
receive a warm response and there is a determination to continue the
struggle to end this insane war.

This clip shows part 1 of Lou Plummer speaking at the rally.  less

A thank you to all our veterans that have served. Freedom is NOT free. It is paid with the blood of our heroes Let don't leave out our allies that have fought and died beside us. You honor us with   more...your bravery.  less

This video is being posed In remembrance to Honor all our Veterans who have fought for freedom in all past or present wars some of whom made the Ultimate sacrifice

Michelle Obama Delivers Keynote Address on Opening Day of Democratic Convention. Jeremy Scahill Grills Democratic Lawmakers on the War, Obama's Foreign Policy Team and the Corporate Money Behind the   more...Big Show. Denver Police Arrest 91, Fire Pepper Spray & Pepper Balls at Protesters. As Democratic Convention Kicks Off, Massive Security Presence Clamps Down on Dissent in Denver. Former U.S. Senator Jean Carnahan and Missouri Secretary of State Robin Carnahan on the 2008 Race, Their Role As Convention Delegates & Voter Registration. Iraq Veterans Against the War Descends on Denver to Call on Democrats to Endorse True Antiwar Platform.  less

Thanks to our troops! Saturday at Avila Beach Golf Course and wonderful event was enjoyed by many whom were lucky enough to get tickets in February, before the event sold out. Of those people a few   more...groups and individuals express their thanks to our Troops & Veterans via video stream. This is one such group of many that give thanks.  less

"Imagine" ~ John Lennon, cover by Etta James

Orr Recognized for Bravery & Service.

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Anti-Bush peace rally in Albany, NY held on October 5th, 2006.

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War veterans are encouraged to send in their true stories to be considered for publication. These stories will help create public awareness and appreciation for the incredible acts of sacrifice that   more...our veterans have done to assure our freedoms. A more enlightened public will more readily donate, contribute, and participate in programs to help and thank our heroes.  less

A video about soldiers in an unpopular war. I went though this same experience in Viet Nam as our boys are in Iraq today. Doc World........

Veterans Hall bozzed today with action as family and friends watch as David Orr receives many medals to honor his military involvement during WWII.

I grew up in a very small town in upstate New York. Every Memorial Day we had a parade down Main Street. This poem was read by a Legion member every year. I want to thank all that served in the name   more...of freedom and those that continue to do so even though the mission is not always clear.  less

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