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Jeffersons Ghost Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-19-06 01:48 AM
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JOHN KERRY SAYS NEXT TEN DAYS MAKES A DIFFERENCE IN ENDING IRAQ WAR. SIGN!
Edited on Wed Apr-19-06 02:00 AM by Jeffersons Ghost

Dear DU,

One general after another demanding Rumsfeld's resignation. More citizens every day joining in support of our May 15 deadline for Iraqi leaders to stop their squabbling and form a government.

In these and many other ways, because of citizens like you, the wheel is slowly, but surely, turning on the question of Iraq. Over the next ten days, we're going to give it another huge push. But, before I tell you more, please take a moment right now to sign in support of the Kerry Iraq plan:

Sign our Out of Iraq in 2006 petition now. http://www.johnkerry.com/action/deadline/?sc=e.20060418


It's time for Iraq's leaders to seize the opportunity for democracy in Iraq that our troops are sacrificing every day to create. If Iraq's leaders can't move past their infighting and endless delays to form a new government by May 15, we should immediately withdraw all of our troops. If they meet the May 15 deadline, we'll bring America's combat troops home by the end of the year and put the future of democracy in Iraq where it belongs -- in the hands of the Iraqi people.

The clarity and precision of our plan stand in sharp contrast to the aimless approach of the architects of this war -- Bush, Cheney and Rumsfeld. All across America, people are strongly dissenting from the Bush administration's "stay for as long as it takes" policy -- and, just as important, standing up to the administration's attempts to vilify and question the patriotism of those who dare to speak out.

Decades ago I stood up to the Nixon administration and spoke out for a change of course in Vietnam. Four days from now, I will be delivering a speech at Boston's Faneuil Hall on the critically important topic of war and dissent. It's time to remind America that, when a stubborn president has America headed profoundly in the wrong direction, only citizen action can change our country's course.

The fight is just beginning. I recognize the importance of the United States Senate as an institution that can help change America's course. And I know that we can't force George W. Bush to confront reality in Iraq until we force the Senate to do the same.

Sign our Out of Iraq in 2006 petition now. http://www.johnkerry.com/action/deadline/?sc=e.20060418


I will be acting in the Senate to bring change beginning when the current congressional recess ends on Monday. And I will be needing your help to move the Senate to action.

Working together, we can make the next 10 days an important turning point on Iraq -- and we can build momentum as our May 15 deadline approaches. You can help right now in three important ways. First, sign the Out of Iraq in 2006 petition. Second, forward this email to as many people as possible. And third, pay special attention to your email over the next 10 days.

Events could move quickly -- and you may need to act in a matter of hours. http://www.johnkerry.com/action/deadline/?sc=e.20060418


Sincerely,

John Kerry

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silverojo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-19-06 02:27 AM
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1. There's a more pressing concern, Sen. Kerry
Edited on Wed Apr-19-06 02:28 AM by silverojo
We need to stop Bush from nuking Iran!!!!!

Still...let's hope this movement does some good....
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LittleClarkie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-19-06 02:29 AM
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2. Somehow, I don't think the folks in Iraq feel that way
There will always be what some consider "more pressing concerns".

This is where he drew the line in the sand. You are welcome to draw your own line.

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Jeffersons Ghost Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-19-06 02:31 AM
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3. check out my other thread "SOUND OF SILENCE" and sign petition
please... one step at a time... one guy can only do some much in a city of sold out Military Industrial Complex whores.
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LittleClarkie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-19-06 02:54 AM
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4. You're not alone I see. Just got this in my Google News Alert
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Jeffersons Ghost Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-19-06 03:14 AM
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5. time to end this bush-shit killing for profit
thanks lil' clarkie
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LittleClarkie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-19-06 03:21 AM
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6. Oh, I just found this, in of all places, Freeperville
I forgot about this quote from Meet the Press:

"I think that is another example of the move from the hip, shoot from the hip, cowboy diplomacy of this administration . . . For us to think about exploding tactical nuclear weapons in some ways is the height of irresponsibility. It would be destructive to any non-proliferation efforts. And the military assessment is it won't work; that even this bombing strategy itself would not work."

Kerry said that instead, the Bush administration should beef up diplomatic efforts and enlist the help of other nations to persuade Tehran to abandon its nuclear weapons program."

So he hasn't been mum on the subject. He supported Feingold in his censure bid as well.
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Jeffersons Ghost Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-19-06 08:53 AM
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9. you got all that exactly right clarkie, thanks
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blm Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-19-06 10:35 AM
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15. The move to end Iraq can only help prevent military action in Iran.
I also believe the military leaders will speak up louder this time and tell Bush that attacking Iran can NOT happen without the firmest of evidence that it is necessary.
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babylonsister Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-19-06 10:41 AM
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16. Senator Kerry is very concerned
with nuclear disarmament and was 2 years ago if you'll recall the debates. Too bad not enough people listened. Or did they? :think:
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TayTay Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-20-06 07:33 AM
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28. You should watch this hearing on the subject
and listen to what is said. This will be original source material, unfiltered through the media:

U.S.-India Atomic Energy Cooperation:
Strategic and Nonproliferation
Implications


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

http://foreign.senate.gov/hearings/2006/hrg060426a.html

HEARING
before the

COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS
UNITED STATES SENATE
ONE HUNDRED NINTH CONGRESS
SECOND SESSION

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Wednesday, April 26, 2006

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Time: 9:30 AM
Place: 419 Dirksen Senate Office Building
Presiding: Senator Lugar

***********************

Sen. Kerry is on this committee.
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bananas Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-19-06 08:06 AM
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7. k&r nt
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Jeffersons Ghost Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-19-06 08:47 AM
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8. thanks this needs another vote if we're ever going to end the war
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Nimrod2005 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-19-06 09:00 AM
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10. Done! I passed...
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Jeffersons Ghost Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-19-06 09:13 AM
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12. thanks for pushing this into "greatest"
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Nimrod2005 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-19-06 10:31 AM
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14. Welcome...
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rox63 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-19-06 09:05 AM
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11. Already signed yesterday
But K&R anyway! :kick:
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TayTay Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-19-06 09:21 AM
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13. I signed too!
Thanks JG!
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Jeffersons Ghost Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-19-06 11:37 AM
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18. thanks for k&r
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Laurab Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-19-06 11:21 AM
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17. Already signed but K & R n/t
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Jeffersons Ghost Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-19-06 05:20 PM
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21. thanks for helping keep the message up... it's very important to us all
even those who for some odd reason think we should be spending $9 TRILLION a yesr to creste new more vengful terrorists.
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ProSense Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-19-06 11:49 AM
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19. This is great!
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Jeffersons Ghost Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-19-06 04:55 PM
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20. works for me... thanks
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BigBearJohn Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-19-06 07:34 PM
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22. Done
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globalvillage Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-19-06 07:51 PM
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23. I signed.
And can't wait to hear what JK has to say this weekend.
Amazing. 35 years this Saturday.

Thanks for posting.
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WildEyedLiberal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-19-06 08:09 PM
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24. Woohoo! A kick and a rec for you!
:kick:
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burrowowl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-20-06 12:08 AM
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25. KICK!
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arwalden Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-20-06 07:14 AM
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26. Great Petition... But What Do They Do With The Email Addresses?
I used a unique disposable (valid but temporary) email address instead of my actual primary email address. I'll be really po'd if the email is used excessively by JK... or if the email address gets out and is used by others. We'll see.
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Jeffersons Ghost Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-20-06 11:45 AM
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29. I've been on the Kerry email list for a long time and I monitor new spam
Edited on Thu Apr-20-06 11:46 AM by Jeffersons Ghost
Kerry and has never sold me out in any way... You can believe he won't sell you out! I speak from experience.
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rodeodance Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-20-06 11:49 AM
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30. with great pleasure. and for the troops/families
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terrya Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-20-06 07:15 AM
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27. Done n/t
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