It’s hard to conceive, but it’s time again to stand up together to say NO to US war on Iraq!
Here and all over the country, everyday people stood together in September against US military intervention in Syria, and though headlines predicted imminent bombing, we changed the story with our calls and our protests. Let’s do it again!
Let’s call, let’s sign, and let’s gather together to tell our elected leaders loud and clear: “American bombs or military force are not the answers to a crisis in need of a diplomatic solution. No US military action in Iraq, including air strikes.”
1. Call President Obama at 202-456-1111
2. Call Senator Patty Murray at (202) 224-2621 or (509) 624-9515
3. Call Senator Maria Cantwell at (202) 224-3441 or (509) 353-2507
4. Call Representative Cathy McMorris-Rodgers at (202) 225-2006 or (509) 353-2374
5. Sign Credo’s petition here, already at over 80,000 signatures!
and then:
Stand with PJALS members this Thursday!
“No Going Back! Don’t Bomb Iraq!”
Bring your friends and come wave signs as we show what we believe in! We must end this perpetual war mentality! We’re standing up to pro-war extremists to make our voices count! Share this facebook event & invite your friends! Bring signs or use ours.
Thursday June 19, 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
at the Ruby/Division Y at North River Drive, by Wendy’s and the old Comp USA building
As the situation in Iraq deteriorates, the “Never Learn” caucus is demanding US military intervention in the form of ground troops, air strikes, Special Operations and weapons deliveries. The unfolding tragedy in Iraq is a direct consequence of the illegal American invasion and occupation of that country. The least helpful idea is for the United States to involve itself militarily in Iraq or Syria. US military intervention, whether directly or by providing arms, will increase the suffering of people in those countries and enhance the risk of a wider regional conflict.
This coming week the House of Representatives is set to pass a $571 billion Defense Appropriations bill. So long as our oversized military eclipses our domestic needs and the United States spends more money on warfare than the next eight countries combined, military action will continue to be the default response to international crisis. Too many members of Congress claim to oppose war and then quietly pass outlandish military budgets.
For more or to share, here are some resources:
- David Cortright: Diplomacy Not More Arms Needed in Iraq and Syria
- Professor Juan Cole on Democracy Now today: Mass Sunni Uprising Forces Iraq to Confront Sectarian Blowback of 2003 U.S. Invasion