In the 8th CD? Meet with Reichert to oppose war on Iran; 12/13

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This week is a key moment in the fight to block a Bush war against Iran. Can you help Thursday in Mercer Island?

News that Iran stopped its nuclear weapons program years ago has President Bush on the defensive—scrambling to explain why he misled the nation and saber-rattled against Iran. But instead of changing course, Bush is recklessly continuing his march to war.

Now's the time to demand that Congress step in. This Thursday in Mercer Island—and in over 300 other places across the country—local MoveOn members are getting together to demand that Congress make clear that President Bush has no authority to attack Iran.

Can you join us for a delivery to Congressman Dave Reichert this Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007, at 12:00 PM? Here are the details and a link to RSVP:

Host: Chris T—fellow MoveOn member
Where: Rep. Dave Reichert's Office in Mercer Village (full address and directions after you RSVP)
When: Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007, at 12:00 PM

RSVP—Yes, I'll come:

http://pol.moveon.org/pac/event/events/event.html?event_id=41995

Your attendance Thursday will make a big difference. Members of Congress know they can't afford to be on the wrong side of another war—but they need to know we're paying attention. When local residents show up with thousands of petition signatures in hand, that message will get through. We'll also invite the media so our message reaches even more folks.

Here's the news that developed this past week. First, new intelligence revealed that Iran stopped its nuclear weapons program in 2003, contrary to what Bush had been telling the American public.1 Then, Bush held a news conference where he actually tried to portray the news that Iran isn't building a bomb as yet another reason to confront Iran!2

We also found out Bush was aware of this intelligence for months, even as he saber-rattled against a nuclear Iran and invoked "World War III."3 Bush claimed he didn't know about the intelligence until several days ago. But that was proven to be a lie when his own National Security Adviser said that the President knew as far back as August.4

And Friday, the Pentagon absurdly announced "there has been no course correction" in our Iran policy—even in light of the new information.5


The new intelligence that Iran isn't developing nuclear weapons has exposed Bush's lies and opened the door to congressional action. But we need to move fast—the Bush administration is working overtime to repair the damage, so this week is key.
Can you join us for a delivery to Congressman Dave Reichert this Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007, at 12:00 PM? We'll demand that Congress make clear that President Bush has no authority to attack Iran.

Click here to RSVP:
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=3133&event_id=41995&&id=11781-5613343-lhBb3c&t=3

Thanks for all you do,

–Ilyse, Adam G., Anna, Justin, and the MoveOn.org Political Action Team
Tuesday, December 11th, 2007

P.S. If the event above isn't convenient, there may be other events in your area as well. Click here to search them all:
http://pol.moveon.org/event/iranpetition?id=11781-5613343-lhBb3c&t=4


Sources:

1. "A Blow to Bush's Tehran Policy," Washington Post, December 4, 2007.
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=3228&id=11781-5613343-lhBb3c&t=5

2. "Bush: US Must Remain Vigilant on Iran," Associated Press, December 4, 2007
http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2007/12/04/ap4402925.html

3. "A Blow to Bush's Tehran Policy," Washington Post, December 4, 2007.
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=3228&id=11781-5613343-lhBb3c&t=6

4. Ibid.


5. "Pentagon Thinking on Iran Unchanged," Associated Press, December 7, 2007
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=3250&id=11781-5613343-lhBb3c&t=7