Iraq War
« Previous EntriesCTR interviews a client of mine, Jose Crespo
Friday, June 13th, 2008CourageToResist.org: PFC Jose Crespa questioning Iraq deployment
This morning Jose was given orders to fly out to Iraq and he declined to go. He is back at his post on increased restrictions but no charges have been filed yet.
Revolution March in D.C.
Wednesday, May 14th, 2008Youtube.com: Revolution March - July 12th - Washington, D.C.
This definitely sounds interesting. I myself am not a Ron Paul fan (because I don’t believe in capitalism), but I am encouraged to see this move of anti-war free market folks to push their agenda forward. I definitely think there is more commonality between these folks and […]
Courage to Resist interviews a former client of mine who was successfully discharged
Wednesday, March 26th, 2008CourageToResist.org: James Morriss, AWOL Iraq War resister discharged
By Courage to Resist, 19:20 min. March 12, 2008
James Morriss deployed from Fort Bragg to Afghanistan with the Army’s 82nd Airborne in 2005. James discusses refusing orders to shot a young boy carrying a rifle, indiscriminate shooting, and other instances that led him to conclude that “we are […]
4000 Dead
Monday, March 24th, 2008American combat deaths reach 4000, vigils planned
Sunday, March 23rd, 2008Hi, this is Rena, the jmbzine technical adviser. I’m taking the liberty of posting this announcement on behalf of James, who has sporadic internet access.
Today, the 4000th death of American troops was officially reached in Iraq. Every death is a tragedy, but this number’s symbolism gives it a meaning and a marking point for remembering […]
Pictures from the OKC Spiritual Walk for Peace — 5th Anniversary of the War in Iraq
Sunday, March 23rd, 2008Thanks to my friend Rena’s recommendation, I have fallen in love with Picasa as my new web-based photo gallery/picture manipulation tool. I’ll be posting many more pictures soon, but here’s one recent set of photos that I want to share from last Sunday’s Spiritual Walk for Peace…
Also be sure and check out Rena’s slide show […]
Still stunned by everything at Winter Soldier
Saturday, March 15th, 2008I’m still in a bit of a daze after the last few days in Maryland at Winter soldier 2008. So much happened, it’s really hard to try to pin it down with words. I was so blessed to meet such good people and to be on the periphery of a very loving fellowship of servicemembers […]
Upcoming events from the growing movement of GI resistance to the Iraq war
Tuesday, February 19th, 2008VeteransforPeace.org: VFP Troop Engagement Project - Ft. Stewart - Hinesville, Georgia, February 16 - 28, 2008
VFP volunteers will engage active duty soldiers at Fort Stewart Army Base in Hinesville, Georgia between February 16 and 28, 2008. The engagement will be modeled on the successful VFP Veterans’ Convoy of March 2007. The […]
A sign of what we are up against in the Presidential race
Thursday, February 7th, 2008CNN: Romney suspends presidential campaign
CNN) — Mitt Romney suspended his bid for the Republican presidential nomination Thursday, saying if he continued it would “forestall the launch of a national campaign and be making it easier for Senator Clinton or Obama to win.”
“In this time of war, I simply cannot let my campaign be a part […]
Why Okies should STILL vote for Edwards on Super Tuesday
Friday, February 1st, 2008I was very disappointed that John Edwards dropped out of the Democratic primary (click here to read Edwards speech in New Orleans where left the race), but his name will still be on the Oklahoma primary ballot and I think Okie Democrats should still vote for him. Here’s why…
The reality is that unless a miracle […]