Teach-In on Impeachment

[H2O Man]

I would like to extend an invitation to any and all of my DU friends to attend the "Teach-In on Impeachment" on October 13, in Binghamton, NY.

Hopefully, DUers are familiar with John Nichols and Elizabeth de la Vega. If you have not already read their recent books -- Mr. Nichols' "The Genius of Impeachment: The Founder's Cure for Royalism" and Ms. de la Vega's "United States v. George W. Bush et al," you really should.

US Representative Maurice Hinchey (D-NY) is a good friend of the liberal and progressive democrats. About six weeks ago, I mentioned on DU that I believe he will soon be playing a national role in the effort to hold the OVP responsible for their illegal activities.

Tim Grippen was seriously wounded during the Tet Offensive. He spent two years in military hospitals, before coming home to join with other veterans in protest against the war. There came a time where he became convinced he could do the most good by becoming a politician. Tim served as the Broome County Executive, and has since become the Executive Director of Opportunities for Broome.

Just over two years ago, on September 23, 2005, Tim spoke to supporters of the St. Patrick's Four, the Catholic Workers being tried in federal court for a Berrigan Brothers' style protest against the Bush-Cheney war of aggression in Iraq. "War doesn't get shut down simply by marching, but marching does get attention," he told the crowd. "Politicians pay attention to people. When people are angry about something, politicians take notice. People need to make clear to members of Congress that if they stick with this war, it's gonna end their careers."

[Poiuyt]

1. Wish I could be there!

[H2O Man]

2. I hope that

there is something similar in every city and town across the country. And I have a feeling that I may be posting some photos that document that members of the Democratic Underground attended and participated in this event.

[me b zola]

3. k&r

:kick:

[mmonk]

4. Wish I could go.

I have a medical problem and have to go in for some procedures too close to that date. That will be great I'm sure.

[H2O Man]

12. I will be

reporting on it for DUers who are not able to attend.

[DemReadingDU]

16. That would be great!

Thank you!

[Swamp Rat]

5. Excellent!

:kick:

[H2O Man]

13. It is

the American thing to do!

[omega minimo]

6. Is Congress invited?

If it doesn't end their careers, it will end their nation.......... :thumbsdown:


HOW LONG DOES THIS BLOODY CHARADE HAVE TO GO ON?

[H2O Man]

15. I'm glad that

Representative Hinchey is going to be participating. The first fliers had not listed him as being among the speakers. The Broome County Peace Action group has put together an important teach-in.

[Me.]

7. People Are Angry

But so far the 'reality' based politicians have chosen not to notice.

[H2O Man]

19. People are angry.

Actually, there has been a significant change in perception among politicians and the powers-that-be in both parties that combine to form the ruling class in America. The democrats ran against the war in 2006. They are fully aware of the discontent among the citizens, which is shown in the dismal polls that indicate little approval of their inaction. As a result, there are attempts to inject novocaine into political discussions, to keep the citizens in a numbed state, where they will peacefully suffer the horrors of Iraq.

Politicians will take notice of events such as this teach-in, in which citizens "Just Say NO!" to that novocaine.

[KoKo]

22. K&R!

[antigop]

8. Oh, wow! That's great. n/t

[defendandprotect]

9. Maybe C-span will cover it -- ???

[H2O Man]

20. That would be great.

Perhaps DUers could contact C-SPAN and suggest they cover this event.

[bobthedrummer]

10. K&R

IMPEACH CHENEY FIRST

[flashl]

11. K&R n/t

[Solly Mack]

14. My brother lives in NY - I'll send it on to him

Thanks, H2O Man

[H2O Man]

21. Great!

I hope that I have the opportunity to meet him there.

[WillyT]

17. K & R !!! - Any Chance It Will be Streamed\Recorded\Covered ???

:shrug:

And thanks!

:hi:

[H2O Man]

25. I will ask

the Broome County Peace Action group .... I think it would be great for C-SPAN to cover it. I'm sure that the "local" media will be there. I think that we should consider having DUers "lobby" MSNBC's David Shuster to show up.

[rosesaylavee]

18. Is there a way to find out if they are taking this

on the road? Do they live in upstate NY but willing to travel elsewhere? Could you post or pm me a contact number for the organizing group to find out more? There is a peace group here I could pass this info on to but I am not sure what kind of funds they have access to to invite folks of this caliber here.

It will be a fascinating discussion with those authors leading it. Whew.

[H2O Man]

27. I think that

only Tim Grippen and Rep. Hinchey are from upstate NY. I will try to e-mail you the information requested as soon as I can.

This is the type of program that should be taking place in every city and town across the United States.

[madokie]

23. Thanks as this is music to my old tired ears

[H2O Man]

28. It is nice,

isn't it?

[H2O Man]

24. Honor Martin Luther King, Jr.

and the US Constitution. Impeach VP Dick Cheney, before he and his neoconservative republicans and neoliberal democrats get this country involved in a military conflict with Iran.

[EFerrari]

26. That looks like a wonderful program!

K&R

[H2O Man]

31. I think it

will be very interesting.

[porphyrian]

29. Oh, hell yeah. These need to be everywhere. - n/t

[H2O Man]

34. Yep.

Every town and every city should be doing this.

[Annces]

30. Great

Grass roots are looking green.

[Theres-a]

32. Kick. nt

[Kurovski]

33. K&R. (nt)

[Annces]

35. R&K