Naomi Wolf: Fascist America, in 10 easy steps

The Guardian | Tuesday April 24, 2007

“From Hitler to Pinochet and beyond, history shows there are certain steps that any would-be dictator must take to destroy constitutional freedoms. And, argues Naomi Wolf, George Bush and his administration seem to be taking them all”

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Video: Naomi Wolf addressing large crowd

• A lot of her mail goes missing and the mail that gets delivered is opened - even the mail from her daughter at summer camp.
• With elections coming up and a criminal government still holding the reigns, Naomi reminds us to be vigilant and active citizens.

Citizen Spotlight: Mimi Evans Writes to John Conyers at john.conyers@mail.house.gov

Dear Chairman Conyers,
I am a resident of Brooklyn, NY, and the proud mother of a US Marine who served in Iraq. I love America deeply and have studied its history. Though my son came home safe, thousands of other sons and daughters will never return from Iraq. I am convinced that they are fighting for nothing. NOTHING. The war in Iraq is a scam and a sham, and America’s complete and total decline in economic and political prestige is the result. History will be a harsh judge of the sycophants who support George Bush, including almost all of the US Congress - including the lazy, myopic Democrats (and especially Pelosi). Please rise above all of this, and for the sake of the country - envision the sacrifices of the military in EVERY war, not just Iraq - please begin impeachment hearings IMMEDIATELY. People may say, “The end of the administration is near…what good will it do?” I ask you to imagine how much damage Bush, Cheney, Mukasey, Rice etc. can do in a mere week, let alone a full year. Now is the time for utmost patriotism and bravery. Rise above. Answer the call of history. For the sake of all of our children who will now inherit a morally bereft and failing country. Do the right thing and impeach them all.
Sincerely,
Mimi Evans
Brooklyn, NY

Video: John Nirenberg - March in My Name - From Boston to DC to Impeach Bush & Cheney

On Saturday, January 12, sixty year-old patriot John Nirenberg walked the final leg of his historic march from Boston to Washington, DC to urge Congress to hold impeachment hearings on Bush and Cheney. We welcome him (and other impeach supporters) to DC with a march to the seat of the original U.S. Constitution at the National Archives. This video includes inspiring speeches from John, David Swanson and Ray McGovern as well as comments from marchers. 31 minutes.

(Click to watch video - please leave comments)

935 Reasons for Impeachment

Publicintegrity.org | Jan/08

President George W. Bush and seven of his administration’s top officials, including Vice President Dick Cheney, National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice, and Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, made at least 935 false statements in the two years following September 11, 2001, about the national security threat posed by Saddam Hussein’s Iraq.

Go to the study >>>

More Coverage:

• Yahoo News (one of top emailed stories)
• thiscantbehappening.net
• Brave New Films: Bush Lies…the Official Tally: 935 and counting

Update: John Nirenberg (March in My Name)

All this week John has been visiting congress members to urge them to start impeachment hearings. He will continue meetings next week and asks us to keep the calls to congress coming. On Wednesday evening I met with him and David Swanson at a reception for John. They both said that our calls and our support are really making an impact.

Please view:

• Nancy’s Choice: Affleck or Nirenberg
• Press Release
• the video from John’s 1/16 Press Conference
  
• his blog entries about the last few days of meetings with Representative Peter Welch from his state of Vermont, Wexler and others
  

Wexler Impeachment Update

Last night, I took to the floor of the House of Representatives and outlined our case as to why this Congress must hold immediate hearings on Rep. Kucinich’s Articles of Impeachment.I didn’t do it alone: I was armed with nearly 200,000 signatures of support from you and so many others. Please watch the video of this speech and forward it to as many people as possible. I’ve posted it on the front page of www.WexlerWantsHearings.com

Impeach supporters join John Nirenberg for the last 5 miles of his historic walk from Boston to DC

Yesterday, we joined John for the final leg of his historic march from Boston to Washington, DC to urge Congress to hold impeachment hearings on Bush and Cheney. It was great meeting John, his partner Allyson and so many other wonderful people who came to the march & rally yesterday. Impeach supporters from many other states as well as the DC area were there. We had a bit of trouble being asked to leave the National Arboretum and some of us were turned away at the Constitution. (this issue is on fire! see links below)

John asked us all to remember that this is not over, being here is just the first part. The second part is carrying this message to congress which he asks us to do and which he intends to do this week and next. (see John’s message below)

From citizen media producers:
Links to blogs, photos/videos and citizen news coverage as we get them will be added here. So far we have:

• Video documentary of the march (includes inspiring speeches from John, David Swanson and Ray McGovern and comments from marchers. More taped interviews coming soon.)
• Photos by Impeachthem
• Photos by MsArthur
• John’s blog (photos, videos, letter to Nancy Pelosi and journal entries chronicling his march) Be sure to see Allyson’s Archive incident posting.
• National Archives bars/boots wearers of articles of impeachment (includes audio clip)
• “Impeach Bush” t-shirt wearers forced to leave National Archives Constitution Display in DC
• From friend and co-Takoma Park impeach organizer Thomas Nephew: Newsrack blog, American Street, photos
• Press Release

John’s request of us:

John will attempt to meet with Nancy Pelosi and John Conyers this week. John asks that we call their offices and urge them to meet with him and of course to ask them to put impeachment on the table. Capitol Hill Switchboard: (202) 224-2131 , (800) 828-0498.

Update 1/16: John held a press conference at noon. See the Press Release. See the video.

Update 1/15: John is meeting met with Congressman Wexler. Read about that and his invite to witness Wexler’s speech in which he demanded impeachment hearings on Dick Cheney

Update 1/14: John is meeting with the Judiciary Committee Staff on Monday. Please call them! (800) 828-0498, (800) 862-5530, (800) 833-6354 - Use this handy list of Judiciary Committee member names. Just ask the operator to connect you to the office of your choice.

Join the Impeachment March in DC this Saturday, January 12th!

On Saturday, January 12, sixty year-old patriot John Nirenberg will walk the final leg of his historic march from Boston to Washington, DC to urge Congress to hold impeachment hearings on Bush and Cheney. Join us as we welcome him to DC with a march to the seat of the original U.S. Constitution at the National Archives.

For those who want to walk 5.7 miles with John, see

1) National Arboretum route; For those who want to walk 1.42 miles with John (or who are coming by train or Metrorail), see 2) Union Station route; for those who only want to participate in the rally following the march, see 3) National Archives Rally.

1) National Arboretum Route Start time: 9:00 amDistance-5.7 miles. Estimated walking time to National Archives: Three hours Rendezvous point: Parking lot at New York Avenu entrance. Transportation: Lots of parking spaces. Arboretum is on Metrorail system. There is a B2 Metro bus that leaves from the Stadium Armory station every twenty minutes and drops passengers two blocks from the Bladensburg Road entrance of the Arboretum.Driving and public transportation directionsMap of Arboretum Grounds Description of site: Opens 8:00 am every day. Beautiful grounds. Visitors Center is nice and warm with restrooms. No food sold anywhere on this site. 2) Union Station route Approximate start time: 11:30 amApproximate distance: 1.42 miles.Estimated walking time to National Archives: 45 minutesDescription of site: Lots of food, shopping. Heavy tourist traffic. Bring lots of signs!Transportation: Located on at Union Station stop on Metrorail Red line. Main terminal for Amtrak and commuter rails. Taxi ride or long walk from bus terminal. 3) Rally at the National Archives Approximate start time: 12:30 pmTransportation: Take Metrorail to Archives/Navy Memorial stop on the Yellow or Green Line. Enjoy the mall and view the Constitution and Declaration of Independence on display at the Archives while waiting for John. Parking very limited; Food-yes, but expensive, boring, and limited options. Restrooms :yes

For further information on the march, lodging suggestions, volunteer opportunities, and information on related activities being planned, email: takomaparkibc@gmail.com

LAST, BEST CHANCE FOR IMPEACHMENT - Help Wexler make it happen!

PLEASE FORWARD THIS LIBERALLY AND PROGRESSIVELY!

Impeachment folks,

http://wexlerwantshearings.com

I don’t think there is any way to over-emphasize how incredible and unique the Wexler/Baldwin/ Gutierrez appeal for impeachment proceedings to begin against Cheney is for us.

This isn’t just another petition. This petition is initiated by a six-term member of the House of Representatives - and not only that - a senior member of the House Judiciary.

Drop your other efforts, let go of your “ain’t gonna happen” lethargy and take this for what it is: The last, best chance for impeachment hearings of Cheney to begin. Every impeachment site and organization needs to alter their website to put this petition on their face page full-time, every blogger needs to discuss this every day and every call to our Representatives needs to be on this topic for it to succeed.

Every group that has been gathering petition signatures needs to re-contact each and every signer and get them to sign on online to support this appeal at:

http://wexlerwantshearings.com

Listening to Wasserman-Schultz say that there isn’t enough public support for it makes clear that on the other side of the corporate lobbyist wall and inside the D.C. echo chamber, they don’t know what we know, that Americans are eager for and longing for impeachment to happen.

Again… we have been handed an incredible gift that can bring to pass what we have been tirelessly fighting for for years. We can’t let this go…

Are you with me?

~ Mikael (impeachforpeace.org)

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More coverage:

Impeachment Advocates Crush Server, But Still No Reports in the Corporate Media

thiscantbehappening.net - December 18, 2007

Urgent Message for Impeach Supporters - Please Make Calls week of Monday 11/5/07

SEND THIS TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW!

Thank you for supporting the impeachment of George Bush and Dick Cheney! This is an urgent action request to support H.Res.333, Rep. Dennis Kucinich’s resolution calling for Vice President Cheney’s impeachment; the same message can be found at AfterDowningStreet.com.

In a nutshell, Rep. Kucinich is hoping to bring his resolution to a vote using a parliamentary procedure known as a “privileged resolution.” Once introduced, the resolution has to be brought to the floor within two legislative days, although the House could act on it immediately. Kucinich is expected to bring it to the House floor on Tuesday, November 6!

Click on the links for further information about H.Res.333 and Kucinich’s strategy.

You can help by calling your representatives — preferably more than once — between now and Tuesday, urging them to vote No on tabling (killing) Kucinich’s resolution and Yes on giving impeachment a chance. In Maryland CD 8, Rep. Van Hollen’s phone number is 202-225-5341.

…or other Congress Members toll free at
1-800-828-0498
1-800-862-5530
1-800-833-6354

Thank you!

PS: it’s important to refer to Kucinich’s resolution as “H.Res.333″ — not “HR333.”

Video: Dennis explains it all in this video

LEARN MORE ABOUT IMPEACHING CHENEY:

• Documentation of Cheney’s Offenses
• Brave New Films Video
• Louis Armstrong Sings Impeach Cheney

More Impeach News:

The National Lawyers Guild passed an Impeachment Resolution on Friday, Nov. 2nd 2007 and will begin a national campaign for impeachment of both Cheney and Bush, providing further support for the impeachment proceedings to be held this Tuesday, 11/06/2007.