{news} Fw: [usgp-dx] GP ADVISORY Greens to join Oct. protests against US wars in Afghanistan, Iraq

[Tim McKee]

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From: "Scott McLarty"
To: natlcomaffairs at green.gpus.org
Subject: [usgp-dx] GP ADVISORY Greens to join Oct. protests against US
wars in Afghanistan, Iraq
Date: Wed, 30 Sep 2009 19:18:26 +0000



GREEN PARTY OF THE UNITED STATES
http://www.gp.org

For Immediate Release:
Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Contacts:
Scott McLarty, Media Coordinator, 202-518-5624, cell 202-904-7614,
mclarty at greens.org
Starlene Rankin, Media Coordinator, 916-995-3805, starlene at gp.org


Greens to join mid-October protests against US wars in Afghanistan and
Iraq


WASHINGTON, DC -- Green Party leaders, activists, and members
across the US plan to participate in mass rallies, marches,
coordinated local and regional demonstrations, and other forms of
protest to take place on and around Saturday, October 17 calling
for the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq and Afghanistan.

The National Assembly to End the Afghanistan and Iraq Wars
(https://www.natassembly.org/Home_Page.html) is coordinating the
nationwide mid-October protests. October 2009 marks the eighth
year of the US war in Afghanistan and seven years since Congress
passed a resolution authorizing an invasion of Iraq.

"While a majority of Democrats and Republicans in Congress lined up
behind President Bush's call for an invasion of Iraq based on a
litany of deceptions, the Green Party opposed and protested the war
from the beginning. The election of Barack Obama in 2008 brought
no real change -- America is still waging war against Afghanistan
and Iraq, with attacks on Pakistan and threats to attack Iran,"
said Rosa Clemente, the Green Party's 2008 nominee for Vice
President, Hip Hop activist, journalist, and community organizer
(http://www.rosaclemente.com).

"The Green Party continues to challenge the monopoly on power held
by the two parties of war -- the Democratic and Republican parties.
We also challenge the delusion that led so many people who
opposed the war to vote for Mr. Obama and other warhawk Democrats.
The only hope for an end to America's policies of military
aggression remains the emergence of a real peace party -- the Green
Party," added Ms. Clemente, who is about to embark on a 14-state
speaking tour.

October also commemorates the 40th anniversary of the Vietnam
Moratorium that brought hundreds of thousands into the streets to
protest the war.

Greens in New England will gather at an antiwar rally and march
planned for Boston on October 17, beginning at 1:00 pm in Copley
Square. The Massachusetts Green-Rainbow Party is one of the
sponsors of the event.

On Monday, October 5, Greens will participate in an antiwar protest
at the White House organized by members of the War Resisters League
and Witness Against Torture
(http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=130411491731&index=1).

"The war in Iraq was not a 'good' war, neither is the war in
Afghanistan," said Green peace activist Paul 'zool' Zulkowitz.

The Green Party demands:

• Immediate and unconditional withdrawal of all US troops, military
personnel, bases, contractors, and mercenaries from Iraq,
Afghanistan, and Pakistan.

• An immediate end to all US support for the Israeli occupation of
Palestine and the ongoing siege against Gaza and the Palestinian
people.

• An end to sanctions, threats of war, and attacks against Iran,
North Korea, Somalia, or any other nation, whose right to
self-determination is under assault by Washington’s aggressive
drive for hegemony. We strongly oppose interference in the internal
affairs of these countries, as well as Cuba, Venezuela, Bolivia and
any other nation targeted by the US government for political
destabilization.

• Investigation and prosecution of war crimes, including torture,
with an assurance that all such crimes never happen again.

A lopsided vote by the US House of Representatives (368-60) on May
14, 2009 approved the Obama Administration's request for $97
billion for US military operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, and
Pakistan. The US Senate’s follow-up vote on June 18, 2009
approved, by a 91-5 majority, $105.9 billion for the same purpose,
showing bipartisan support for continuation of the wars and
occupations. According to Green Party leaders, these votes
underscore why an independent, unified, mass action antiwar
movement is needed now more than ever.

The Green Party supports without equivocation the right of all
oppressed nations and peoples to self-determination, whether in the
Middle East or in other parts of the world, such as Haiti.

Greens stand in solidarity with working people, their unions and
allies, and demand that the trillions spent on wars and the
military be diverted to support for homeowners, the opening of
plants to create new green jobs instead of seeing them shut down,
and maintaining and expanding urgently needed social programs


MORE INFORMATION

Green Party of the United States http://www.gp.org
202-319-7191, 866-41GREEN
• Green candidate database and campaign information:
http://www.gp.org/elections.shtml
• Green Party News Center http://www.gp.org/newscenter.shtml
• Green Party Speakers Bureau http://www.gp.org/speakers
• Green Party ballot access page http://www.gp.org/2008-elections
• Green Party Livestream Channel http://www.livestream.com/greenpartyus

Green Pages: The official publication of record of the Green Party
of the United States
Summer 2009 issue now online
http://gp.org/greenpages-blog


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