[Peace-discuss] Good summary

[Morton K. Brussel]

 From the PeaceMajority Rrport

Iraq Civil War
The sectarian violence in the aftermath of the mosque bombing in Iraq  
clearly exposed the fact that partisan militias wield the real power  
in that country. While the politicians have retreated from their  
initial reaction to suspend talks to form a new government, their  
long-term relevance has always been questionable at best. Meanwhile,  
even leading American conservatives have begun to concede the  
obvious. William F. Buckley, Jr., founder of the National Review, has  
flatly stated: 'One can't doubt that the American objective in Iraq  
has failed.' While ABC News commentator George Will says: 'This is a  
civil war.' He goes on to explain: 'As long as the militias are out  
there, the existence of an Iraqi government is questionable. Think of  
Los Angeles. If Los Angeles said the Bloods and the Crips are going  
to be tolerated, they're going to be armed and police their areas and  
enforce the law in certain areas, what sense would Los Angeles have  
of government?' Now, if only our conservative friends would come to  
see this failure for what it is -- the inevitable result of a war of  
aggression and occupation that was wrong from the start. Governors  
now say the Iraq war is hurting our own National Guard readiness here  
at home, and a new Zogby poll shows U.S. troops in Iraq say it is  
time to bring them home. As the curfew ends, violence resumes in  
Iraq, after 1,300 already killed last week. Meanwhile, Iran continues  
to gain influence in the region due to U.S. policies.

Ending The War
20/20 Vision has come out with an email action asking Congress to  
consider the bipartisan Homeward Bound withdrawal bill, while Peace  
Action has added an email action to oppose the so-called supplemental  
funding for the Iraq war. Veterans and hurricane survivors groups are  
holding a 'Walkin to New Orleans' march to highlight the connection  
between the wasteful Iraq war and the failure of our government to  
respond to human needs at home. While another coalition is organizing  
weekly protests outside the homes of House members, calling for an  
end to the Iraq war and linking this to impeachment of Bush and Cheney.

Other Actions
Both, FCNL and CLW have email actions telling Congress to oppose the  
new nuclear deal with India, while WagingPeace highlights the nuclear  
issue on the 60th anniversary of Marshall Islands tests. Africa  
Action and Million Voices for Darfur have new emails pressing Bush to  
keep his commitments there, while Oxfam America asks Congress to  
support Darfur funding. U.N. Association has an email campaign to  
educate Congress about reform progress. Human Rights First has an  
email calling on Bush to adopt a 'zero tolerance' policy on torture  
and abuse. CCR-NY has an email calling on Congress to begin  
impeachment. NCPTF has an email campaign to Congress and the press  
for a peace tax fund, as two more of their members begin lengthy  
prison terms for tax resistance.
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