[Peace-discuss] Democrats cave completely

[C. G. Estabrook]

[From a (small) group called Progressive Democrats of America.  --CGE]

	Congress to Vote on Iraq Funds
	as early as Monday, December 10
	From www.pdamerica.org

As most members of the Senate and the House are preparing to celebrate 
the birth of the Prince of Peace with their loved ones, they are about 
to vote to fund more death and destruction.

In a complete capitulation to Bush and the Republican war machine, 
Congress is expected to vote on Monday, December 10, to approve 
continued funding for the occupation of Iraq with NO STRINGS ATTACHED!

We're fed up.

Though time is short, peace activists are mobilizing to make our voice 
heard yet again. Choose the tactic that works best for you and your 
district, and please-act quickly!

* Send an email to your senators and representative that says “Peace is 
Possible, if you vote NO.”

* Send a delegation to the offices of your Senators and Representative 
on Monday -- emphatically demand an end to the occupation. Your peaceful 
visit can be brief, or last long enough for you to read the names of 
every civilian and soldier killed in Iraq, or it can last until the 
member of Congress agrees to oppose all funding that is not tied to the 
immediate withdrawal of all U.S. troops and contractors. Post a notice 
of this action here and check here to see if there's an action planned 
in your district.

* Flood both your senators and representatives with phone calls through 
the Capitol Hill switchboard (202-224-3121) with this message: “Vote NO 
to any funding for the occupation of Iraq that does not require the 
rapid withdrawal of all U.S. troops and contractors.”

* Issue a press release or letter to the editor denouncing Congress' 
capitulation to Bush and demand an end to the occupation. Send it TODAY!

	Yours in the movement,
	Tim Carpenter
	PDA National Director