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Edited on Fri Aug-08-03 11:35 AM by IkeWarnedUs
Afghanistan. Iraq. What Next? WAR ON THE WORLD: What's Driving It? How Do We Step Up Our Resistance to Stop It? On the 58th Anniversary that the U.S. dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the Chicago Not In Our Name Project invites you to a special forum to discuss the Bush Doctrine of endless war and repression. Over the past 9 months, a powerful movement developed in opposition to take on war moves against Iraq. What is the nature of this system we are up against and how can we build on all of our accomplishments? How do we face the new challenges before us as we draw more people into the struggle? Your active participation in the day's discussions is needed! SATURDAY, AUGUST 9TH, 1-5 PM DEPAUL UNIVERSITY - SCHMITT ACADEMIC CENTER 2320 N. Kenmore, Room 154 $5.00 suggested donation Examine the U.S. War on the World
· What is the brutal logic behind the Bush Doctrine?
· Why is oil only part of the picture?
· How does the U.S. empire operate?
· Are the Democrats an effective vehicle of oppostion?
• Why can't the U.N. be peace-keepers?
Presented by Raymond Lotta:
Political economist and author of "America in Decline"; contributing writer to the Revolutionary Worker newspaper, Not In Our Name Statement of Conscience Signatory.
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We Won't Fight Your Wars for Empire!
Take a Stand. Demand an end to U.S. Occupation.
Stop miliary recruitment in schools & campuses.
Discuss the importance of supporting GI Resistance.
Presented by Jeff Paterson:
On Aug. 7, 1990, Jeff refused to board a military plane heading to Saudi Arabia. The first active duty military resister in the U.S.-led attack on Iraq, he became an international symbol of opposition to the Gulf war. Today he is a leader in the anti-war movement and participant in the San Francisco NION Project.
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Patti & Emi Adachi/Taicho Drums
Louise Cloutier/International songs
$5.00 suggested donation at door - nobody turned away -
Middle Eastern food will be available
FOR MORE INFO CALL THE CHICAGO NOT IN OUR NAME PROJECT:
312-942-1004
chicago@notinourname.net
(edit to add "Chicago" to the headline)
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