A SOLEMN NOTE
One year ago today, despite objections voiced by millions around the globe in the largest one-day protest in world history, the United States and Great Britain launched a pre-emptive war against Iraq claiming that it was necessary to protect the world from the imminent threat of Weapons of Mass Destruction - a claim later proven to be false. During the past year, 571 American soldiers have been killed in Iraq, and more than 3200 wounded. The number of Iraqi deaths is even greater, with estimates ranging from 8,000 to 10,000.
American and Iraqi families have suffered great loss. The credibility of the United States has been severely damaged. Furthermore, recent bombings in Spain and Iraq indicate that the world is not safer because of our illegal, pre-emptive Iraq war.
While many of our nation's leaders blindly fell in line behind the President in support of the war, Congressman Dennis Kucinich opposed it, organizing two thirds of House Democrats to vote against the Iraq war resolution. While other Democratic presidential candidates bought the Weapons of Mass Destruction myth, Kucinich called it the lie we now know it to be and remained focused on the real threats to our society: poor health care, poor education, and disappearing jobs. Throughout this campaign, Kucinich has courageously advocated for the withdrawal of U.S. troops and an end to the occupation, saying that "if it was wrong to go in, it is wrong to stay in."
Kucinich is the voice for many of us who otherwise would not have one. He continues to bear witness to the truth. Millions of Americans see the tragedy of this war. Dennis Kucinich continuing to campaign ensures that the message of peace will not be lost this election year. Please contribute to help make this possible.
ORGANIZING FOR MARCH 20th PEACE RALLIES
On this anniversary, out of respect for those who have tragically lost their lives, let us renew our struggle for peace. Please help demonstrate our commitment to peace by participating in one of the major rallies in San Francisco or New York or in one of the many local rallies taking place across the country. We encourage all supporters to wear Kucinich apparel and carry Kucinich signs to make our presence known. Visit http://www.unitedforpeace.org/calendar.php?caltype=17 to find the rally nearest you. For more information about Kucinich activities click here: http://www.kucinich.us/march20.php. If you have any questions, call Cleveland HQ at (866) 413-3664.
DENNIS TALKS ABOUT: ENDING THE OCCUPATION IN IRAQ
On Tuesday, March 16 Dennis spoke on the steps of the capitol building in Springfield, Illinois about ending the occupation of Iraq, and about the March 20 Global Day of Action. Click here: http://www.kucinich.us/bringourtroopshome-talksabout.php to see the video. Be sure to frequently check the "Dennis Talks About" feature in the top right corner of the home page. Here you will find audio/video clips and a transcript of Dennis speaking about the issues. These mini-speeches are updated on a regularly basis and are our way of broadcasting what the media won't show you.
SEND US YOUR VIDEO AND/OR PICTURES FROM MARCH 20th RALLIES
We want to air footage of March 20th rallies from around the country. If you have a videographer friend, have him/her film the rally, edit the footage down to under five minutes, and send the video to us in internet format. We will post your video to the web. If you cannot send video, please send us pictures with captions. Email Kucinich Campaign Multimedia Director Chad Ely for further instructions at video@kucinich.us. Be sure to include your telephone number.
DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION ONLY 129 DAYS AWAY!
The Kucinich team is working toward positively influencing the party platform at the Democratic National Convention in Boston this July. Please keep a close eye on this page for updates and information on events and volunteer opportunities leading up to the convention: http://www.kucinich.us/convention.php
Your contributions are still needed as we move closer to this important event: https://www.kucinich.us/contribute.php
ON A LIGHTER NOTE
The Wall Street Journal noted the Kucinich website this week for its humor. In an article comparing the presidential websites, a Culture Corner cartoon by Scott Bateman criticizing the Bush tax cuts caught their attention. They quoted the following line from the cartoon: "Magic pixies sprinkle fairy dust, and WHAM, the economy is back on track!"
Watch cartoon: http://batemania.com/animation/films/kucinichtaxcutsfinal.swf
See other cartoons at the Culture Corner: http://www.kucinich.us/culturecorner.htm
DENNIS TO APPEAR ON LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN AND ON DEMOCRACY NOW WITH AMY GOODMAN
Keep an eye on the website for more details about Kucinich's scheduled appearances on Late Show with David Letterman, and Democracy Now with Amy Goodman. Both appearances are scheduled for Monday. Check local listings for showing times in your area.
Contact us:
Kucinich for President
11808 Lorain Avenue - Cleveland, OH 44111
216-889-2004 / 866-413-3664 (toll-free)
http://www.kucinich.us
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