Protest March 19th?

[Viva_La_Revolution]

I know this was discussed at the MeetUp, but I missed the details. Thanks Reader Rabbit for the heads up!

Where, why, who's going?

[Reader Rabbit]

1. Here's the link

http://www.pjw.info/march1906announce.html

Shall we plan a meet-up?

[Viva_La_Revolution]

2. Well, we can meet up anyway...

and march together. :)

looks like Oak and Naito pkwy, 2 blocks north of the Morrison Bridge is the start point.
http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?searchtype=address&country=US&addtohistory=&searchtab=home&formtype=address&popflag=0&latitude=&longitude=&name=&phone=&level=&cat=&address=&city=portland+&state=or&zipcode=


We should find a landmark close to there, it would be easier to find each other.

I have no idea where the march will end, but we can find the nearest pub after. :beer:

[Viva_La_Revolution]

3. It's a few days away!

Kick!

[Reader Rabbit]

4. Where is everybody?

C'mon, folks! I'm jazzed up for this gig, but I'd love to be part of something bigger!

Let's get a plan together! Speak up!

[Viva_La_Revolution]

5. I dunno?

I linked this to Hissyspits thread in GD, hopefully more PDX'ers will see it. :)

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=364&topic_id=665882&mesg_id=665882

[Viva_La_Revolution]

6. FreedRadical will be there...

Just talked to him, he's planning on it.

[Viva_La_Revolution]

7. Peace march means some downtown delays Sunday (Trimet Email)

Peace march means some downtown delays Sunday
Afternoon rally goes from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
March 15, 2006

A peace march through downtown Portland may mean delays of 15-20 minutes for MAX and bus riders through the city center on Sunday, March 19.

The Rally to End the War march is scheduled from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

All buses will remain on regular routes throughout the day. TriMet staff will assist trains and buses through intersections during the march.

[Reader Rabbit]

8. Meet-up: Where and when?

Flyer says people will start congregating (officially) at 1:30, and the program itself will begin at 2:00. Do we want to meet somewhere less crowded and then walk over together? If so, we could plan to meet by Umbrella Man in Pioneer Courthouse Square.

Whaddya think, folks?

[Viva_La_Revolution]

10. Somewhere closer maybe?

Pioneer Square is several blocks away.

What about the Firehouse on First, right behind Skidmore fountain?
I'll be getting off the Max... plus I don't want to miss the first speaker! see post #11
:bounce:

[Reader Rabbit]

12. Firehouse on First!

I like the sound of that. Very alliterative! LOL

Sounds good to me. What time? 1:30?


Should we bring signs? Sometimes they aren't allowed at these things, or there are restrictions.

[Viva_La_Revolution]

14. 1:30 and bring a sign!

I'm going to make one today, not sure what it's gonna say though. There are soooo many things I want to say!

[Reader Rabbit]

9. Peace takes courage!

Link to another thread with a great video. Check it out!

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=364x689675

[Viva_La_Revolution]

11. Iraqi Women Visit Oregon To Speak Out Against The War!

In conjunction with our Women Say No To War campaign, CODEPINK brought five women from Iraq to the US for International Women's Day. These courageous women are now on a tour across the country, and one of them will be coming to YOUR area this week to share her personal story and speak out against the occupation of Iraq.

Eman Ahmad Khamas is a journalist, translator and activist. Married with 2 daughters, she lives in Baghdad. Eman is a member of the Women's Will organization which focuses on defining and defending women's rights, and she regularly publishes articles on women's conditions in Iraq under the occupation. For the past three years she has been documenting crimes committed by US and Iraqi forces. She will speak in Portland, Eugene and Corvallis. Below are the event details:

Sunday, March 19, 2006 @ 2:00pm
Downtown Portland
Waterfront Park
Portland, Oregon
For more information: [e-mail]

Monday, March 20, 2006 @12:00pm
Federal Building
Portland, Oregon
Press Conference and vigil encouraging Senator Wyden (D-OR) to draft legislation that would end the occupation of Iraq

Monday, March 20, 2006 @ 7:00pm
Sanctuary of First Unitarian
Salmon Street
Portland, Oregon
For more information: [e-mail]

Tuesday, March 21, 2006 @ 7:30pm
Cambell Senior Center
3rd and High Street
Eugene Oregon
$5-10 suggested donation
For more information: [e-mail]


Tuesday, March 21, 2006 @ 12:00pm
First United Methodist Church
Monroe at 12 Street
Corvallis, Oregon
For more information: [e-mail]

All of the above events are FREE, unless otherwise indicated. If you'd like to make a donation to the Iraqi Women Delagates Fund, click here.

Please don't miss this opportunity to hear directly from Iraqi women themselves. We look forward to seeing you in the Oregon area soon!

[gratuitous]

13. I'll be there

Our church folks will be meeting at First and Morrison, right down from the 3rd and Morrison MAX stop about 1:30. Look for the "Peace Church of the Brethren" banner, and you'll find me. My sign will likely read either "All War Is Sin" or "A Traitor to a Dictator Is A Patriot."