[Peace-discuss] Fw: Is Obama forgetting something?

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Sent: Friday, December 05, 2008 10:47 AM
Subject: Is Obama forgetting something?


           
           
            
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            December 5, 2008

            Dear Friend,

            When America voted for Barack Obama, America voted for change. As we watch the President Elect pull together his cabinet, full of members of the Clinton and Bush administrations, we want to remind him of the promises he's made to the American people. We want to remind him to keep the door open to voices that belong to the future, not just the past--to listen to the people who were right about the war in Iraq, right about the bail out, right about the many tragic failures of the Bush years. 

            Two weeks ago, we asked you to urge Obama to meet with leaders of the peace movement to talk about bringing our troops home. Thousands of you have added your voices to the petition; if you haven't signed yet, please do so now -- this petition is linked to change.gov and will be submitted directly to the Obama transition team.



            We're already modeling the change we hope to see in Washington. Our recent citizens' diplomacy trip to Iran was a huge, inspiring success. CODEPINK Co-founders Medea Benjamin and Jodie Evans, along with retired Colonel Ann Wright, were invited to meet with Iranian women Parliamentarians, who had never met with Americans before, along with women's peace, business and student groups. Our delegation learned first hand how the people of Iran want peace, and want Obama to engage in direct talks. Visit our PINKTANK to read Jodie and Medea's blogs and news coverage of their journey. 

            When we opened the door to invite dialogue with Iran, we found that the door opened up for us, in turn. We will continue to remind Obama that dialogue and diplomacy are the keys to a truly healthy nation and solid standing in the international community. We will always do our best to be models of open dialogue and citizen-based diplomacy -- you can support this work by giving the gift of Peace on Earth to your loved ones this season. 

            Building bridges, not bombs,
            Audrey, Dana, Deidra, Desiree, Farida, Gael, Gayle, Jean, Jodie, Liz, Lori, Medea, Nancy, Paris, and Rae 

            p.s. The Shministim are Israeli high school students who have been imprisoned for refusing to serve in an army that occupies the Palestinian Territories. Show your support by contacting the Israeli Minister of Defense -- sign here now. Israeli peace activists will hand-deliver your message on December 18th, the Shministim Day of Action. 


           
     
           
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