Politic Rants 01
by Projekt's Sam Rosenthal | This page contains incomplete and half-baked political ranting that was intended for the Projekt list, but then removed and left unfinished to make space for more important things (like selling records!). Thanks for your interest in my comments....

U.N. Charter Article 2, section 4
All Members shall refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state, or in any other manner inconsistent with the Purposes of the United Nations. Full U.N. Charter : UN.org

I was reading the New York Times this weekend; an editorial said something to the effect of "George Bush's plan to overthrow the government in Iraq." Hmmmm? When it's phrased that way -- rather than the Orwellian compassionate-conservative "Regime Change" toe-tapper -- it puts what America's about to do in a whole different light. W isn't looking to do something polite like "regime change" -- he's gonna use America's military to overthrow the government of a foreign power. For one, I don't think that's the sorta thing our government should be doing. They've done it in Afghanistan, Iraq is next. I'm sure he's eyeing Iran, and if that U.N. Vote doesn't go his way, I bet France is getting pretty high on the hit list....

Yet, I do have a good idea about overthrowing the government... it's the Republicans who need to be overthrown. In your local state governor election, in the House and in the Senate... it's time to run out as many Republicans as possible. Tell me why it is that Germany had over 80% turnout in their recent election, while America had what, 33% in 2000? George Bush is the president of 17% of America! It's time to get motivated, get out of your chair and vote. Ok, not yet. Wait till election day in November. But start thinking about it.....

And let me tell you why... We need liberals in office to keep those conservative bastards at bay. While the Republicans used to be the party of small government, they're now the party of bankrupt government. They're actually ok with a war that might cost $270 Billion to fight, not counting 5+ years of post-victory Occupation.

I'm sorry, but we need to get our heads on straight, and get the U.S. Economy turned around. I know there are better ways to spend $270,000,000,000 dollars...... I suspect we could have Free National Health Care and free college educations, just for starters.

Don't let the president divert your attention from the Economy. That's what this Iraq war is.... make it unpatriotic to point out the problems here at home. Vote for your Democratic Governor and Democrats in the House and Senate. Of course, if you have a viable Green in your area, vote for them! So do your civic duty and vote in November...

We condemn the open threats of President Bush and other U.S. officials to attack, invade or overthrow the government of Iraq, which threats clearly violate the basic principles of the UN Charter and international law;
Full Info : wagingpeace.org

On Oct. 6, 2002, the anniversary eve of the bombing of Afghanistan - Tell the people of the world that George Bush does NOT speak for everyone in the U.S. -- Protest in Central Park, NYC
Full Info : unitedforpeace.org

it's a little hard to find in the Bible where Christ commands his followers to smite the daylights out of non-believers....
Bush's disdain for the rest of the world is sure to create what the wonks call blowback. We're going to pay one way or the other for arrogance. Wise men know this. Jimmy Carter wrote in the Washington Post last week about Bush's unilateralism: 'Peremptory rejections of nuclear arms agreements, the biological weapons convention, environmental protection, anti-torture proposals, and punishment of war criminals have sometimes been combined with economic threats against those who might disagree with us. These unilateral acts and assertions increasingly isolate the United States. ...' "
Full Article : creativeloafing.com

Well, I was wrong with my prediction that W would start the war machine by the end of August. Except for the fact that - face it - no matter what the UN or Congress says, he's going to War. It's just a matter of when. Pentagon Advisor Richard Perle told the New York Times last month: "The failure to take on Saddam after what the president said would produce such a collapse of confidence in the president that it would set back the war on terrorism."

Basically Perle's saying that now that Bush has made reckless threats to invade Iraq, if he weren't to follow through it would make America look bad. Very interesting strategy. "I'm sorry, I had to kill you. Because I threatened to Kill you. And if I didn't your friends would beat me up." Wow... Good thing we have the major intellects planning America's

Another thing I'd like to mention is Germany. I'm glad that Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder retained power in Germany. Perhaps he's the only sane leader left in the world. He knows his people doesn't want to go to war, and rather than sucking up to W, he made it clear that this is what he stood for. Now the Bush Government is going to ostracize Germany, and treat them with disresect. Well, wow! excuse the man for having an opinion.

Christians against War in Iraq

Did you know that most American religious organization are against going to War with Iraq? They feel it is unnecessary and punishing to the people of Iraq. I thought it was surprising that while W harps on and on about our Christian Nation, and what "the good people" think... the truth is that most of the people don't want this war...

After months of growing public and international debate, President Bush has now made it clear that he intends to take the U.S. to war against Iraq, and that everyone else needs to either join him or get out of the way. As individuals who work for peace and justice, and who oppose further devastation being visited upon the people of Iraq, we invite you to stand in the way of this mad rush to war. We invite you to join us in the Iraq Pledge of Resistance, a campaign to build a network of nationally-coordinated, nonviolent civil disobedience to oppose President BushÕs plans for war on Iraq.
Sign the Pledge : peacepledge.org

Pax Christi USA strives to create a world that reflects the Peace of Christ by exploring, articulating, and witnessing to the call of Christian nonviolence. This work begins in personal life and extends to communities of reflection and action to transform structures of society. Pax Christi USA rejects war, preparations for war, and every form of violence and domination. It advocates primacy of conscience, economic and social justice, and respect for creation.
Full Info : paxchristiusa.org

Another ine : brethren.org