Bring the Mandate for Peace to Washington DC - January 27

[Desert Liberal]

Bring the Mandate for Peace to Washington DC - January 27


Military Families Speak Out, CodePINK, Veterans For Peace, and Instead of War invite you to travel with us from St. Louis to join a massive march on Washington DC, on Saturday January 27, to call on the new Congress to take immediate action to end the war.

On Election Day the voters delivered a dramatic, unmistakable mandate for peace. Now it's time for action. We will converge from all around the country to send a strong, clear message to Congress and the Bush Administration: The people of this country want the war and occupation in Iraq to end and we want the troops brought home now!

Join activists from throughout Missouri on a bus to Washington DC, leaving St. Louis midnight, late Thursday evening, January 25, and returning to St. Louis midnight, late Sunday evening, January 28. The total cost of travel and lodging will be $195 per person ($100 payable in advance). Some scholarship money may be available in case of hardship, depending on donations.

http://www.insteadofwar.org/mailforms/BusReservation200701.html to register your place on the bus from Missouri to Washington DC.

http://www.insteadofwar.org/site/more.php?id=1619_0_12_0_M to donate so that another person can go, or to make any additional payment toward the trip.

http://www.insteadofwar.org/site/images/uploads/DCBusTripJan27flyer-v5.pdf for a downloadable flyer (PDF, 147 KB, updated Tuesday 12/19), to print, distribute, and spread the word.



To read about the national action, http://unitedforpeace.org/.

Hope to see you there! If anyone can donate so that I could attend, please let me know. I'm dying to be a part of this, but I am a very broke college student. Thanks!

[gratefultobelib]

1. Aundria--I will happily sponsor you!

Just tell me how I can get the money to you. Is it permissible to post our e-mail addresses here at DU? I would use my Yahoo address. I'm such a new member that I doubt if I have IM privileges.

[Desert Liberal]

2. OH MY GOD!!!!!

Wow, really? Seriously? I think I'm going to faint! You can find me on MySpace
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!

:wow: :loveya: :hug: :yourock: :woohoo: :patriot:


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[Desert Liberal]

3. I just checked with insteadofwar.org

I emailed a contact at insteadofwar in STL to see if you can donate directly to them for my fare. He hasn't gotten back to me yet, but will post info here as soon as he does. There is an area in the payment part where it tells you where to mail a donation for another rider, and there is a link to pay by PayPal or credit card, as well. I just don't know if there's enough time to mail it in, and I don't know if you can designate a payment for a certain person if you use a credit card (or PayPal or whatever). I should have an answer before too long, though, and I will post here to let you know.
I just wanted to thank you again. This is something I have wanted to do since I was very young and saw the Vietnam protests on old news footage. You are helping me achieve a dream, and I will be forever grateful. Thank you so much!

[proud2BlibKansan]

4. Yes you can donate directly online

If you need the link, let me know. I think you have my email address, don't you?

[Desert Liberal]

5. Of course I do!

I am talking to one of the guys at insteadofwar, so I'm going to wait and see if he has a specific way he wants to do it, or if the general link will work. He should be getting back to me any minute now, I think. Thanks for your help, hun. I'm gonna see you in DC!!!!!
:hippie:
:toast:
:bounce:
:hi:
:pals:
:headbang:

[Desert Liberal]

6. Here's the link where you can donate:

http://www.insteadofwar.org/site/more.php?id=1619_0_12_0_M

You can donate using debit, credit, or you can send a donation by snail mail. The info is on the link. Please make sure that you indicate the donation is for Aundria B. from Springfield. Thank you so very much!!!!

[gratefultobelib]

7. It's done!!

I am so excited to be able to do this for you! I haven't given up completely on figuring out a way to go in person, but if it doesn't work out, I'll be there in spirit with you!O8)

[Desert Liberal]

8. You are the MOST AWESOME!!!

Thank you so much! You have no idea how happy I am that you can do this for me, too!!! :bounce: I hope you can get there with us so I can give you a great big hug! :pals: Just so we can track it from the insteadofwar end, did you donate using snail mail or internet? It just makes it easier if they can be looking for it so it doesn't get to the wrong rider. :silly: WOW!!! I can't believe I'm going to DC!!! This is such a dream come true for me, and I will be forever grateful for your help. You truly are an angel! O8)

[gratefultobelib]

9. I did it with my credit card

over the internet. There was a space where it asked for the name of the person the payment was for and I entered it as you asked. Here is the Receipt ID: 2861-4136-3842-3847 which should help. "Aundria B from Springfield" is listed on the receipt, too. Cheers!

[proud2BlibKansan]

10. What an awesome gesture!

Welcome to DU :hi:

[illinoisprogressive]

11. This is such a wonderful thing to do for someone. You are an angel.

I'm originally from Mo. Kansas City area. My dad was transfered when I was in highschool to Illinois. I always knew Mo. people were the greatest but, you are exceptional.
If more people had your heart it would be such a wonderful world to live in.

[Jeanette in FL]

12. gratefultobelib, check out this thread in GD

It was posted by proud2Belib in GD. We are so proud to have someone like you in our mix. Thank you for your generousity.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=364x3112324

[snowbear]

17. YayYyYYy to gratefultobelib!

What a wonderful person you are and an awesome addition to our DU family !!! (I just read the thread in General Discussion)

You rock!

[pnwmom]

13. Thank you gratefultobelib, and welcome to DU!

[Pharaoh]

14. Liberals are always

so kind and generous, why do the repukes hate us so much, They are strange........

welcome to DU gratefultobelib!:toast:

[Bjorn Against]

15. Wow, that was incredibly kind of you

Welcome to DU, you are a truly great person and we are fortunate to have you here.

[Blue_In_AK]

16. Aundria and Grateful, I hope to see you both there.

I am so looking forward to this.

[snowbear]

18. Blue... don't forget to bring your camera !!

We want photos on here!

[Blue_In_AK]

20. I don't go ANYWHERE without my camera. :-)

so I'll be snapping away. Two 1 gb memory cards, plus a 4 gb storage device, so I think I can bring back a few shots. When are YOU going to make it down to one of these, Larissa?

[proud2BlibKansan]

19. I'll be there too blue!

We so have to arrange a meetup!

[Blue_In_AK]

21. Did I see you're staying with Babylonsister

or did I dream that? I'm going to be down there until Tuesday morning early, so I'm sure we can make an arrangement to meet up at some point.

[proud2BlibKansan]

22. No I am not staying with her

but I am definitely meeting up with her. :woohoo:

Wherebouts are you in Alaska? My hubby was stationed there in the service and has always wanted to go back.

[Blue_In_AK]

23. I'm in Anchorage.

We have Ft. Richardson and Elmendorf Air Force Base here. Ft. Wainwright is in Fairbanks, and there are some other bases around, too. There's a real strong military presence in Alaska.

[proud2BlibKansan]

24. Hubby was on Shemya

on the Aleutian Islands.

He said it is the most beautiful place he has ever been.

[Blue_In_AK]

25. I was going to mention the Aleutians

I was pretty sure there was a base or two out there. Does your husband post on DU? I seem to remember talking with someone else a while ago about being stationed in Shemya. I haven't been out there, but if it's anything like the rest of the state, I'm sure it's spectacular. I simply love this place.

[proud2BlibKansan]

26. No he isn't on DU

But that is amazing because he has only met one other person who was there. It was a small air force base. I don't know if it is even still open.

[Blue_In_AK]

27. Here's a nice picture I found.of Shemya

It's w-a-y out there almost at the very end of the chain.

[proud2BlibKansan]

28. It was the closest US military base to the Soviet Union

during the Cold War. :scared:

[Desert Liberal]

29. WOW! Ice knocked me for a loop!

I haven't been able to see all the replies here, but I know everyone is right on when they rave about this wonderful person's generosity. I will never forget how fortunate I am to have you as a benefactor in this event. I thank you so much, from the very bottom of my heart.
I hope you all are faring well after the storm. I'm still without power and may not get back online for a few days, so I may not reply right away, but I would like to get in on that DU meetup in DC!
I'll have my camera, too. They won't confiscate my video camera, will they? :eyes: