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National Congressional Call-In Day

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Remember National Congressional Call-In Day TODAY – Monday, December 4th

Members of Congress return to Washington, DC, today, Monday, December 4, to discuss their legislative priorities for the new session. Let’s greet them with a flood of phone calls, because many still don’t understand that the troops need to come home from Iraq — NOW!  Even Harry Reid, the Senate Democratic leader, has said “We’re not going to do anything to limit funding or cut off funds.”

We can’t let the new Democratic leadership sit back on their hands and refuse to take responsibility for the Iraq war. YOU can help us send this message to Congress. Here’s what to do:

– Call the Congressional Swithboard at 202.224.3121 and ask for the office of your Representative or Senators.

– Ask to talk to the foreign policy advisor. If he or she is not there, ask to leave a voicemail.

– Once you have them on the phone, use these talking points:

1. This election was about the Iraq war, and we want a change!

2. I insist that Congress act immediately to bring all U.S. troops home from Iraq NOW! This includes limiting funding ONLY to withdrawal.

3. The US needs to pursue regional diplomacy for Iraq’s future. It is the only way that the Middle East can find a way out of the chaos the US has created.

4. Congress has the power to end the U.S. occupation in Iraq and if it fails to do so, we will hold them responsible for the continued violence in Iraq. 

Please make 3 phone calls: to your Representative and to each of your Senators. Call the Capitol Switchboard TODAY at 202.224.3121 and help us ensure that a withdrawal from Iraq will be a top priority!

PS. Don’t forget to email us at Action@VotersForPeace.org to let us know who you speak to and if you get a response.

Sincerely,

Linda Schade
Executive Director
VotersForPeace.US

Peace Sign Christmas Wreath “Symbol of Satan”

By Robert Weller
The Associated Press

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Marshall is more than halfway through the state of Utah! He is doing well and is grateful for all the support he has received so far. 


Unfortunately, since Marshall started planning this walk, the U.S. casualty ratehas risen to over 2,700 in Iraq.  Actually, today they hit 2,800. So,he will add one day of walking in Utah, and one day of walking and meeting withpeople in Washington D.C.  Please check the JoinIn section of the websitefor the RECENT changes to his itinerary. He will walk through St. George andfinish at the Arizona border on November 1st. We really want a big crowdin St. George on the last day.  If you can make it, please come! Ifyou can’t be there, you can still be represented with our balloons forpeace campaign.

:BALLOONS FOR PEACE:

You can be there in spirit.  We want to show Utah how many peoplesupport peace in Iraq. If you send us your name and the city, state, or countrythat you’re from, we will make sure there is a balloon on the last dayof Marshall’s walk to represent you. Those who walk through St. Georgeon November 1st will carry the white balloons.  This will help illustratethe support for a responsible withdrawal from Iraq. The balloons will not bereleased into the air for environmental reasons.  E-mail your name and the city, state, and country that you’re from to balloons@soldierspeace.com. Those of you who have already expressed your support or your desire to walk withMarshall should still e-mail us sowe can make sure there is a balloon to represent you.  Right now, thereare less than 50 balloons reserved.  We wouldlike the number to exceed a minimum of 50


:: HOW TO HELP:

We are still trying to raise enough money to cover the costs of this walk andthe balloons for peace effort.  If you are able, please visit the DONATEsection of the website.
 
Another way to help is to spread the word.  E-mail your friends and familyabout the walk and the balloonsfor peace campaign.  Contact your localand national media and let them know what is happening in Utah.  We wanteveryone to know about A Soldier’s Peace and about the support Marshallhas encountered for a responsible troop withdrawal throughout his walk.
 
Finally, for those of you who plan to be in St. George on November 1st, we coulduse your help.  Before the walk begins, we will need people to help withballoons and with the Eyes WideOpen Exhibit.  If you can help, please e-mailus at info@soldierspeace.com

We really appreciate the support we have received so far and we hope to see youin St. George.
 
Sincerely,
Kristen Thompson
A Soldier’s Peace

Bush says Iraq Violence is effort to thwart U.S. midterm elections

President says increase in violence of Iraqi civil war is an effort to affect our mid-term elections and everything will be just fine if you continue to continue allowing republicans to rule.

Bush is insisting that, although he knows it’s tough for U.S. servicemen and women, we need to “stay the course”.
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Laugh of the Day – Cheney

Cheney: ‘General Overall Situation’ In Iraq Is Going ‘Remarkably Well’

This article speaks for itself.

A Soldiers Peace Walk News

Local News Items about Marshall Thompson’s Walk through Salt Lake Valley yesterday:

KUTV – Soldier Protests Iraq War By Walking Across Utah
KSL TV – Soldier Walks into Salt Lake on Trip Through State

Journal Entry for October 7

A Soldiers Peace iWalk n Salt Lake Valley Today

Today’s “rain or shine” schedule:
8:00 am—The Capital Building (300 N. State Street)
9:30 am—2100 S. and State Street
10:15 am—3300 S. and State Street
11:15-12:00—4800 South and State Street (Lunch)
1:30 pm—Fort Union Blvd. and State Street
2:45 pm—9400 South and State Street

Here are some more journal entries:

Day 3, October 4
Day 4, October 5

A Soldier’s Peace Update

Marshall Thompson has walked 4 days, has 23 to go. He has walked 82 miles and has 418 miles remaining in his journey.

A woman along the route is having a “Just Desserts” potluck in honor of Marhshall’s pursuit. You can registier for it at:

Potluck.

One Utah has a post on the Recent developments indicating the USA will be ready to launch a strategic bombardment of Iran two weeks before Election Day.

Ira Churnus writes Neocons may be Down, not Out, with a Nuclear Iran where he predicts that the U.S.’s plan is to engage in a cold war where Iran is now the boogie-man.

A Soldier’s Peace Update

Day 1 and here, October 2
Day 2, October 3