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San Francisco Anti-War

Why we came to protest in San Francisco today Part 1

by Robert B. Livingston (gruaudemais [at] yahoo.com)

Sun, Jan 28, 2007 1:31AM

People from many walks of life came to San Francisco today to protest the plan to send more troops to Iraq. All had personal reasons for believing that plan is wrong, wrong, WRONG.

Many believe that an escalation of troops will only add to the mayhem in the Middle East, not lessen it.

Here are some individuals interviewed on the spur of the moment-- plus some clips taken from speeches given by Ross Mirkarimi and Todd Chretien.

January 27, 2007
San Francisco

Playing around with an mp3 player that records, I tried my hand at randomly interviewing a few people I encountered at the antiwar rally today. The quality is not great-- but hopefully, the clips below will give a flavor of what happened today.

All of the interviews were random, save the one with Carol Brouillet who I have known and admired for some time now.

That so many gave up other plans to join with each other to protest today should be a strong message that "the writing is on the wall"--

It is time to begin bringing our troops home, it is time for Bush to resign or be impeached, it is time to say "no" to further deceptions, and it is time to uncover the truths about a government that so poorly represents us.

§Ernest Cardenas

by Robert B. Livingston

Sun, Jan 28, 2007 1:31AM

§Ernest Cardenas explains why he came to the protest

by Robert B. Livingston

Sun, Jan 28, 2007 1:31AM

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§One protester

by Robert B. Livingston

Sun, Jan 28, 2007 1:31AM

§The protester explains how the Hornblower strike and protest against the war are related

by Robert B. Livingston

Sun, Jan 28, 2007 1:31AM

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For more information about the picket against Hornblower go to:
http://www.alcatrazunion.com/

§Steve Geller - Gray Panther

by Robert B. Livingston

Sun, Jan 28, 2007 1:31AM

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§Steve Geller explains why he came to the protest

by Robert B. Livingston

Sun, Jan 28, 2007 1:31AM

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Some links about Woodfin Suites:
http://www.workingeastbay.org/article.php?id=209
http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2006/10/03/18317504.php
http://www.woodfinsuitehotels.com/emeryville/

§Pat McGinnis

by Robert B. Livingston

Sun, Jan 28, 2007 1:31AM

Pat is the woman on the left.

§Pat tells why she came to protest today.

by Robert B. Livingston

Sun, Jan 28, 2007 1:31AM

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§Cartoon by Pat McGinniss

by Robert B. Livingston

Sun, Jan 28, 2007 1:31AM

§Where Pat and her friends have been going every Sunday

by Robert B. Livingston

Sun, Jan 28, 2007 1:31AM

§Carol Brouillet

by Robert B. Livingston

Sun, Jan 28, 2007 1:31AM

Carol ran for Congress last year in California's 14th District. She one of the first, and she is one of the most indefatigable activists seeking the truth about what really happened on September 11, 2001. Her efforts and ideas helped start a movement that will not disappear... until the American Perople really learn who indeed was responsible for events that Bush used to justify his misguided and criminal war.

Carol has one of the most fascinating blogs on the internet:
http://www.communitycurrency.org/9-11.html#UP

§Carol Brouillet explains why she came to the protest today

by Robert B. Livingston

Sun, Jan 28, 2007 1:31AM

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§Card given out by someone helping Carol

by Robert B. Livingston

Sun, Jan 28, 2007 1:31AM

The card lists 11 facts about 9/11 that should lead us to ask more questions about the official explanations.

The front shows Fact #1.

§Facts 2 through 11

by Robert B. Livingston

Sun, Jan 28, 2007 1:31AM

The back of the card shows Facts #2 through #11.

§Paul W. Levinger

by Robert B. Livingston

Sun, Jan 28, 2007 1:31AM

Paul is involved with WALL (the War and Law League).

The website for this non-profit organization devoted to the rule of law in international affairs can be found at:
http://www.warandlaw.org/

§Mr. Levenger explains why he came to protest

by Robert B. Livingston

Sun, Jan 28, 2007 1:31AM

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(This recording is very poor, but it is one of the most interesting. Paul and his colleagues were concerned that America may be headed to war against Iran. They tried to voice their concern to the new Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives... only to get a curious response. To hear his story, download this mp3, and listen carefully.)

§Jeanette is as a friend of Mr. Levinger

by Robert B. Livingston

Sun, Jan 28, 2007 1:31AM

Both she and Paul listened to Ray McGovern speak in San Francisco last year. McGovern is famous for confronting ex-Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld about lies he told. McGovern warned that the U.S. might attack Iran before the election last year. That, thankfully, did not happen... but recent news about provocative U.S. acts against Iran make many fearful that the neocon plans for war against Iran were only delayed.

More:
http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2006/09/24/18313648.php
http://www.vdare.com/roberts/070126_bush.htm

§This protester proudly shows a full-page ad calling for Impeachment.

by Robert B. Livingston

Sun, Jan 28, 2007 1:31AM

Although some think Bush should resign-- many at the protest, including this man, strongly believe that in addition to bringing our troops home Congress needs to impeach George W. Bush.

Says writer Dave Lindorff: "The key reason this president must be impeached is that his offenses against the Constitution and the nation are so serious that the very survival of Constitutional government and the separation of powers on which it is based are at risk."
http://www.thiscantbehappening.net/id16.html

§Jim Dorenkott came because he wished to honor Lt. Ehren Watada

by Robert B. Livingston

Sun, Jan 28, 2007 1:31AM

Jim is a veteran and activist who does not believe that Americans should not be sacriced for lies.
Jim recently was one of a few who attended a ceremony near City Hall to pay respects for the 3,000 + soldiers who have already died in Iraq.
http://sfbay.indymedia.org/newsitems/2006/12/31/18342502.php

More about Lt. Ehren Watada:
http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2007/01/27/18353240.php

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