Bush just sent more troops into iraq, and i hear people talkin about a draft. Is everyone just sitting, waiting for this to happen, or is there something thats being done? I don't know whats goin on in the rest of the country, but in michigan, Nobody seems to be doing anything. Someone please enlighten me as to whats going on in the rest of the country......It just seems strange that there are not protest marches everywhere.
There are tons of protests today in different cities in Michigan...you probably won't read this in time, but...here... -------------------------------------------------------------------------- In response to George Bush announcing 20 thousand more troops to be sent to the Middle East many Michigan peace and justice groups are gathering to demonstrate against this decision. Please join any of the groups in your area on January 11th. For more information about what may be going on in your area follow the link to http://www.americasaysno.org or call your local peace and justice group and ask if they are holding a vigil or demonstration. Ann Arbor Liberty Street Agitators Hold a sign to protest the Bush Reign of Terror January 11, 2007 6:00 PM Address200 East Liberty Directions Corner of 4th and Liberty, Downtown A2, at the Post Office Chelsea CANOPAS DemonstrationLocal Peace group (Chelsea Area Network of Peace Activists and Supporters) sponsors a demonstration to say "NO! more troops". From 5 to 6 p.m. at the Post Office corner at S. Main and South/Park Street. Bring a sign, if you like, saying "NO!" or "NO! more troops" This group has had 4 years of on-going vigils every Sunday from 12 to 1 pm at the same location. January 11, 2007 6:00 PM Address200 S. Main Street Chelsea, MI 48118 DirectionsI 94 to M 52 north. Post Office is just before the first (of 2) traffic light in DOWNTOWN. Detroit- Monroe' A Surge in Peace, Not Troops'T wo local organizations will sponsor a peace vigil in response to the president’s anticipated announcement of plans to send 20,000 additional troops to Iraq. On Thursday, January 11, Monroe residents are invited to attend a “Surge in Peace not Troops” vigil at 5 p.m. at the corner of West Elm Avenue and Monroe Street (near the Custer statue) in Monroe, Michigan This local vigil, sponsored by the Monroe for Peace and Justice and the IHM Justice, Peace and Sustainability Office, is part of the “America Says No More Troops” national day of action. This event will be a silent vigil. Participants are encouraged to bring banners and signs. During the vigil the names of U.S. servicemen and women from Michigan who have died in Iraq will be read aloud. January 11, 2007 5:00 PM until 06:00 PM AddressThe corner of West Elm Avenue and Monroe Street (near the Custer statue) in Monroe, Michigan, 48162 DirectionsFrom I-75 take the Elm Avenue exit. Go west on Elm Avenue and take Elm all the way into the center of town. Detroit- Oak Park No More War! Troops Home NOW!We will gather at the NE intersection of Woodward Ave and I-696 in Royal Oak to give public witness against the Iraq War and the policies of Mr. Bush. January 11, 2007 5:30 PM until 6:30 PM AddressWe will meet at the site of our witness at the location posted above! DirectionsPlease be aware that most parking in the area is metered! Bring your own signs. I will arrive around 5:00pm to greet and meet attendees! Detroit-Royal Oak End the War, Bring the Troops Home! We will gather at the N.E. intersection of Woodward and I-696(Royal Oak) to give public witness against the Bush policy of war escalation in Iraq. January 11, 2007 5:30 until 6:30 PM AddressThe location is the N.E. intersection of Woodward Ave and I-696(10 Mile Rd) Metered Parking in Royal Oak. DirectionsPlease bring your own signs Dress warmly. If there are enough folks we can divide into 2 or more groups and cover other corners of that intersection. This is the evening rush-hour and we want to make have a maximum impact! Jackson Jackson Michigan Says NO! South Michigan approx. 70 miles east of Detroit with a population of 36,000 with easy access from I-94 January 11, 2007 6:00 PM AddressMy address is 714 Union St. It is too small for a meeting. The Community College is outside of Jackson and has many places for most group sizes. (I have not contacted them.) DirectionsMust locate larger location or obtain approvals for a meeting at Jackson Community College. Kalamazoo Kalamazoo Says NO !!!A demonstration against the escalation of the war to be held from 6-7pm on Thursday January 11, sponsored by Kalamazoo Non Violent Opponents of War. Please bring banners and signs. January 11, 2007 6:00 PM AddressThe Federal Building at the corner of Park and West Michigan Av. downtown Kalamazoo. DirectionsDown town Kalamazoo at the corner of Park and W. Michigan Lansing Stop Iraq EscalationThe Greater Lansing Area Network Against War and Injustice (GLNAWI) is sponsoring a vigil on Thursday 1/11/2007 to Stop Iraq Escalation and Bring the Troops Home Now. This vigil will follow nonviolent guidelines. Postcards to send and information about other "End the War Actions scheduled locally and in Washington DC will be available January 11, 2007 5:00 PM until 6:00 PM AddressCorner of Grand River Ave. and Abbott DirectionsOn the median across from Michigan State University Traverse City America says NO to more troops.On Jan. 11th or 12th. Those attending will decide what action to take. Perhaps a display of people holding signs at several intersections in Traverse City. We can meet to discuss options. January 11, 2007 6:00 PM AddressWould like to meet in a "neutral" place such as a book store or coffee shop to prepare. Please contact me if you are interested. DirectionsPlease contact me to discuss meeting location -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get tuned in! There are always demonstrations in Ann Arbor...everyday at 5 in front of the Post office and Every Saturday and Sunday in front of the Food Co-op.
Don't rely on the corporate media to give you necessary information. They are owned by the same interests that started the war to begin with. FOX, CNN, ABC, NBC, CBS: one unilateral disinformation campaign. The reason FOX is so rabid is to make the others appear more..."liberal".
That is a good point.. they're not going to focus on the people that disagree with the war. People say protests won't do anything but I think it does something.. especially when its a big one, I think it still sends a message even if the government denies that. Even if its subconsious. And what else can ya do? I don't really know.. fuck. You can be a free thinker man!
Protests are great, but they are not enough. A complete musical and cultural revolution is needed...that's what it took to end the Vietnam War! The new song "Mirror Door" by The Who asks "Will we have music or will have war?" Well, we'll have American militiary music even if we have the Bush neo-con's endless war and a generation is drafted and sacrificed. The real question is whether we will have a radical global movement fueled by music, or will we just die like dogs in endless wars for OIL! Of course, with the help of the internet we CAN build a global musical counter-culture even stronger than that of the '60's and '70's. Then again, when I even try to bring up a protest song in the Hip Forums music forum it seems to sink like a stone. So I really don't know how many people here even have the determination and free spirit to be involved in the new cultural revolution when it comes.
I was watching a special on all of the music festival protests in DC during the Vietnam War and wondered why nothing like that happens nowadays.
I cut class and went with my friend, Lunchbox, to the one in Royal Oak. Funny thing you should mention "Mirror Door" because it was on the radio when we were driving to Royal Oak. With our luck, the only protest songs that we're going to get are going to be written by Bono...i like U2, just not that much. I try to write but writer's block gets the best of me.
Quel coincidence! (pardon my French) The Who seems to have touched on something important and timely with that new song. But actually, the whole Endless Wire album it comes from is great. You can find videos of some of the songs at YouTube, and now The Who is doing a massive ecstatic tour to back up their points.
ahmet kaya was good at expressing his ideas about freedom and rights of people. if you want to listen to him i can send you some songs.
