E-MAIL from Democrats.com = JULY 4: Honk to Impeach PLUS Cheney is a War Criminal

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July 4: Honk to Impeach



Americans celebrate July 4 as a day of patriotism, but the true spirit of July 4 has been lost. After all, July 4, 1776 was the day our Founding Fathers declared the American Revolution against King George.

So let's use this July 4 to declare our independence from King George W - and let's make some noise!

Local impeachment activists report great success holding signs at busy intersections that say "HONK TO IMPEACH!" Most of the drivers who pass these signs are delighted to honk - which makes them happy and makes our activists happy too. Best of all, the drivers and pedestrians discover how much support there is for impeachment - something they never knew because the Corporate Media won't tell them or even conduct a poll. Here's a great report from Bob Feuer of Great Barrington, Mass: http://www.afterdowningstreet.org/honktoimpeach-1

July 4 is a great day to "HONK TO IMPEACH" because there's already lots of noise from fireworks and people are relaxed. So here's our plan:

1. Check your local community calendar for the fireworks celebration near you, and note the time and main parking location.
2. Pick an intersection outside the entrance where all the cars will come and go.
Visit that intersection if you can to see how the traffic flows and pick the safest spot to stand.
3. Add a marker for your intersection's location to our ImpeachMap at http://www.communitywalk.com/impeach. Be sure to include the time,
exact location, and your contact info in your marker description, and use the category "Honk to Impeach"
4. Click the Share/Export link on the ImpeachMap to e-mail it to your friends, get a link to it, or embed it in your blog, website, or profile.
5. Bring signs that say "HONK TO IMPEACH" and "Text IMPEACH to 30644" (see below) and bring extra sign paper and magic markers
if more activists show up. Or make a large banner like the one in this video. Or bring the big I-M-P-E-A-C-H letters you used on A28.
Bring wooden stakes and staples to make carrying easier. Bring American flags and Uncle Sam outfits to capture the July 4 spirit.
Try this sign: "BE A PATRIOT: HONK TO IMPEACH CHENEY AND BUSH"
6. Bring cameras, upload your photos/videos, and publish your reports here: http://www.impeachspace.com/
7. Keep building our nationwide movement by scheduling a weekly "HONK TO IMPEACH" in front of your local media outlets and
Congressional district offices, and post it to our ImpeachMap at http://www.communitywalk.com/impeach

Why hold a sign saying "Text IMPEACH to 30644"? Because we've invented a great new way to enlist more impeachment activists, especially younger people who use their cellphones for text messaging. When they text "IMPEACH" to 30644 they are prompted to enter their e-mail addresses so we can connect them with all the impeachment work we're doing, both nationally and locally. This way the HONK TO IMPEACH events will actually grow the movement.

July 4 will be the launch of the HONK TO IMPEACH movement nationwide this summer. People who have already tried it report a great deal of enthusiasm and excitement and we encourage you to make this a regular (e.g. weekly) event. If you decide to do so, please update your markers on the ImpeachMap following July 4 with whatever location and time you choose for your weekly honkathon. If you need any help, e-mail [e-mail].

Of course moving cars are dangerous so please put safety first. Here are more detailed instructions and tips:
http://www.democrats.com/july-4-honk-to-impeach

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Dick Cheney is a War Criminal

Cheney Dick Cheney is in the news because his lawyers say he's " not an entity within the Executive Branch " and therefore does not have to obey its laws.

Rep. Rahm Emanuel wants to cut off the funds for Cheney's office until he admits he's part of the Executive Branch. Of course we support this, but there is an infinitely more important issue that is getting buried by this sideshow.

After 6.5 years of Vice Presidential tyranny, the Washington Post is finally reporting on Cheney's decisive role in key administration crimes like authorizing torture .

"The vice president's office played a central role in shattering limits on coercion in U.S. custody, commissioning and defending legal opinions that the Bush administration has since portrayed as the initiatives, months later, of lower-ranking officials. Cheney and his allies, according to more than two dozen current and former officials, pioneered a novel distinction between forbidden 'torture' and permitted use of 'cruel, inhuman or degrading' methods of questioning. "



That "novel distinction" may exist in Cheney's sick mind, but it does not exist in the Third Geneva Convention, which prohibits torture, cruelty, and outrages upon personal dignity, particularly humiliating and degrading treatment. Because of Cheney's evil deeds, dozens of prisoners at Abu Ghraib, Baghram Air Force Base, and secret CIA prisons were tortured, raped, and murdered. And little has changed since the scandal was first reported three years ago, because Dick Cheney used bureaucratic sabotage and signing statements to keep torturing prisoners.

Perhaps an international court will someday prosecute Cheney for war crimes. But until then, surely torture is a "high crime and misdemeanor" that demands impeachment . Over 37,000 of you have urged your Representatives to Impeach Cheney First :
http://www.democrats.com/peoplesemailnetwork/73
if you have not signed this petition, please do so now.

Also please email Speaker Pelosi and the Judiciary Committee to start hearings on Rep. Dennis Kucinich's H. Res. 333, Articles of Impeachment for Vice President Cheney, which has 7 co-sponsors:
http://www.democrats.com/topelosiandjudiciary
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Upcoming Events for Peace and Impeachment

June 21-September 21, Chicago to DC, March Of the People
http://marchofthepeople.org/route.php

June 26, Atlanta, Ga., Progressive Cabinet Summit
Progressives have the leaders and ideas to run the country. On June 26 the Backbone Campaign is bringing many of these leaders together at the first ever Progressive Cabinet Summit.
http://backbonecampaign.org/page.cfm?id=123

June 26, Washington, D.C., Impeachment Forum
Rep. Maxine Waters, Debra Sweet of World Can't Wait, Dennis Loo, Barbara Bowley, Larry Everest, and Mark Crispin
Miller will speak.
http://afterdowningstreet.org/node/23901

June 27-July 1, Atlanta, Ga., U.S. Social Forum
With Impeachment Workshop on June 28 with Debra Sweet, Dennis Loo, and David Swanson.
http://afterdowningstreet.org/node/23948



http://www.ussf2007.org

June 27, Tony Blair Leaves Office
And good riddance.
http://www.stopwar.org.uk

June 30-July 9 Congressional Recess
Lobby your so-called representative!
http://www.democrats.com/cdic

July 1, Kennebunkport, Maine, Protest Bush and Putin Visit
Bush is bringing Putin home to meet the family. We're bringing the people of America to demand peace and impeachment. Speakers: David Swanson, John Kaminski, Melida and Carlos Arredondo.
http://afterdowningstreet.org/node/23973

July 4, Los Angeles Impeachment Center opening
opening 11 am, picnic with speakers/entertainment at La Cienega Park 12-3 pm
http://www.bcimpeach.com/

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[L. Coyote]

1. No way to HONK on DU. Kick to impeach. Rec to impeach. OR what wil you do on the 4th?

I'd love to hear from anyone with Honk to Impeach plans.

[L. Coyote]

2. If this were a Paris Hilton thread .... it would float here on DU