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I Am Voting None of the Above
I cannot vote for any of the candidates for my party’s nomination for governor because they are prostitutes for the entities that destroy the planet, enslave its inhabitants through debt and terrorize through military aggression. I asked the three about Northrop Grumman’s control of the IT infrastructure of Virginia’s state agencies and received disturbing answers.
I first broached the subject to Deeds at a Richmond Democratic Committee meeting. I asked Deeds if he thought it was good that the Commonwealth’s IT infrastructure was controlled by Northrop Grumman which is a military contractor. He first said he didn’t understand the question. I repeated myself and he said he was unaware of the contract. I replied that he should know about the biggest contract awarded in Virginia’s history: $2 Billion to Northrop Grumman.
Next I approached Moran at the 2008 7th Congressional District Convention. I told Moran that Deeds said he was unaware of the IT contract with Northrop Grumman. I asked if Moran was aware and what his thoughts were. He stated that he was aware and abruptly walked away.
I talked to McAuliffe in Richmond at The Camel. I started the discussion by stating I am disgusted with the criminal behavior of the leaders of my political party. I then said members of the Democratic Party were complicit and aware of violations of domestic and international law in regard to torture. He replied “Guantanamo Bay is closed and torture is over.” I reminded him that the fact is Guantanamo Bay is open and according to many international organizations, treatment for detainees at US prisons in Iraq, Afghanistan and Guantanamo Bay are getting worse. I further said I would like to hear his thoughts about leaders of the Democratic Party that were being extensively informed by the CIA, the media and citizens about subjects like torture and illegal wiretapping while he was chairman of the DNC. I also mentioned that the current attorney general, Eric Holder, personally signed orders for rendition during the presidency of his close friend, Bill Clinton. McAuliffe replied “this isn’t the time or place to discuss this.” I responded that I wanted an answer. I then asked his opinion about Northrop Grumman’s control of our state’s IT infrastructure. He again responded with “this is not the time or the place.” I said I wanted him on the record and that I was a Democratic primary voter. He said that he would discuss these things with me over a cup of coffee next time he was in town. I told him I wanted to hear his answer and that I did not believe him. He assured me all I had to do was call his office and they would set up a time. I called the office twice and talked to four staffers and received a call from another. However, I never got answers to these important questions or a cup of coffee.
These politicians will sell out the safety of the planet and its inhabitants to the highest corporate bidders. We should stop tolerating the destruction of our habitat and the war crimes that we pay for. It is time to stand up to our criminal government.
Chris Dorsey
RVA4Peace’s Homegrown Terrorist Watchlist:
The American Brown Shirts
The O’Gara Group which is in the business of training and employing mercenaries, wants to put a training camp in pristine Shenandoah county. This destructive company, if given the chance, will turn 900 acres of the county into fire ranges, high speed chase tracks and weapons storage. The O’Gara Group trains our local state and federal law enforcement professionals in paramilitary tactics like its better known partner in crime Blackwater (now known as Xe). We at RVA4Peace do not intend to allow this terrorist training camp on our soil. Taking the lead in opposing the permitting process is a sizeable group of vigilant citizens called Keep Shenandoah County Rural. More info can be found at Keep Shenandoah County Rural.
Dominion Power Eco Terrorists
On April 18th, Blue Ridge Earth first and RVA4Peace held a protest at the Dominion Power-sponsored Richmond Earth Day Festival. Prior to the event, there was an attempt to have the festival refuse money from mega-polluter Dominion, however that idea was overruled by event organizer John Zuegner who for some inexplicable reason is chair of the Fall of the James chapter of the Sierra Club while also bending over backwards for Dominion’s PR team to spread lies about clean coal and safe nuclear power. The action was called to show that, like the vast majority of our elected officials, the mainstream environmental movement has been bought out by Dominion. Unfortunately, Tom Farrell, CEO and President of Dominion, cares nothing about terrorizing the planet through mountain top removal, dirty coal and nuclear waste because it makes himself, the whoreish politicians and the so called environmental leaders rich.
Minister of Misinformation
For those who do not know Phillip Zelikow, he was director of the 9-11 commission report. If we want to get to the bottom of the US government cover ups of the events of Sept 11, Phillip Zelikow is a good starting point. He is now alleging he wrote a memo while working for the State Department that opposed White House torture policy. He further claims the White House destroyed copies of his memo back in 2005. Zelikow mentioned nothing about this until last week, and stated that the White House was just doing their job by destroying the alleged memos. Zelikow has throughout his career shown himself to be dishonest and uses manipulation to further the goals of the global elite. He is paid by our tax dollars, ironically as history professor at the University of Virginia. We demand the University sever its ties with the man that put together the propagandistic 9-11 commission report that was used to justify war crimes committed by the US government. We urge concerned citizens to contact the office of the University of Virginia president @ 434-924-3337. (see
ZELIKOW Part 1 and Part 2: ZELIKOW'S PARALLEL UNIVERSE
Torture is terrorism
Torture is wrong. Torture is a violation of domestic and international law. The US government was and is involved in torturing detainees. ( http://www.afterdowningstreet.org/node/42196 and http://www.reuters.com/article/idUKTRE51O3TB20090225 ) The US government used and uses torture techniques not limited to waterboarding. Elected leaders of the Democratic and Republican parties were aware of the torture program. ( Washington Post ) We will not allow criminals in our government to get away with these sick crimes.
Exposing Financial Terrorists (Sunshine for the Federal Reserve Bank)
The Federal Reserve Bank is not a government institution.
The Federal Reserve Bank is a private central bank owned by a small group of private banks.
The current banking and Wall Street crisis is a result of a private, central bank system.
The Federal Reserve Bank lends out trillions with no oversight.
The Federal Reserve Bank refuses to disclose where the money goes or what is used as collateral.
The Federal Reserve system is unconstitutional - Article I, Section 8 of the US Constitution (Congress shall have the power to coin money and regulate the value there of).
Alternatives to the unconstitutional monopoly currency system:
Nationalize the Federal Reserve Bank.
Create currency mutual banks. Open up currency markets.
Use local currencies.
The United States Constitution is the law of the land.
This is a friendly but stern reminder to elected officials and law enforcement that your job is to uphold the United States Constitution. The United States Constitution is the basis for the rule of law. You took an oath to uphold the United States Constitution. Many of you are derelict in your duties.
Anti-War Demonstration March 19th
To mark the sixth anniversary of the illegal invasion and occupation of Iraq committed by our government, RVA4Peace is joining Defenders for Freedom, Justice and Equality; Pax Christi; Richmond Left Libertarian Alliance; Richmond Peace Education Center and the Virginia People's Assembly in calling on citizens to gather at the Federal Reserve Bank to demand an end to all US occupations. We have chosen the Federal Reserve Bank location because it is the monetary source that funds the unconstitutional war crimes that are currently being committed by our government.
RVA4Peace is demanding the following:
* WE DEMAND an end to all US government occupations.
* WE DEMAND accountability for violators of the US Constitution and international law that have resulted from for-profit wars. These crimes include, but are not limited to, treason.
* WE DEMAND control of our monetary policy be taken away from the privately-owned Federal Reserve Bank and given to the people as mandated by the US Constitution.
* WE DEMAND a dismantling of all nuclear weapons which could wipe out life on earth.
WHO: Richmond citizens
WHAT: Citizens will peacefully gather at Kanawha Plaza in front of the Federal Reserve Bank building to exercise their First Amendment rights.
(Preceding the rally, at 4:30 PM there will be a gathering in front of the Virginia Employment Commission office at 703 E. Main Street. There, community members will stand in solidarity with people who are out of work. That group will then march to Kanawha Plaza.)
WHERE: Kanawha Plaza at 8th and Canal Streets in downtown Richmond
WHEN: March 19, 2009 at 5:30 PM
CONTACT: Chris Dorsey at 804-564-1491 or rva4peace (at) gmail.com
Directions and Parking:
From the downtown expressway/195, exit onto East Canal Street toward US-60. Stay straight to go to Canal Street.
For a map of Kanawha Plaza, see
http://www.recreationparks.net/VA/richmond/kanawha-plaza-richmond.
The RMA parking deck is one block away from the plaza at 901 East Canal Street. There is also street parking nearby.
Follow the Money
To mark the six year anniversary of the illegal attack on and occupation of the Iraqi people, RVA4Peace is calling for citizens from all parts of our city, state and country to gather and protest at the Federal Reserve Bank in Richmond on March 19, 2009. We have chosen this location because the Federal Reserve Bank is the monetary source for the criminal United States war machine.
We have in the past directly confronted our so called representatives such as Senators Webb and Warner and Representatives Scott and Cantor. They continue to allow war crimes to be committed and carry out the will of the ruling class. We have pointed out their many violations of the Constitution. They seem to have no understanding or no respect for the basis of our government. Using the US Constitution and international law (including the Nuremburg Principals) as a measuring stick, the government of the United States is operating in a criminal manner.
The Federal Reserve Bank and other private central banks fund, allow and encourage the imperial wars of aggression that benefit the ruling class at the expense of the invaded populations and the vast majority of citizens living in the United States. Some well meaning citizens have believed the rhetoric of President-Elect Obama, who has done the bidding of the war machine while trying to convince his fellow citizens that he opposes these forces. We are not fooled by his uncanny ability to talk out of both sides of his mouth. WE THE PEOPLE who hold the ideals of justice and egalitarianism, will form a justice enforcement coalition and hold accountable the forces of death and destruction that are headed by the Federal Reserve Bank.
We would like you to join us in calling for this action. To sign on, please contact Chris Dorsey at rva4peace (at) gmail (dot) com or 804-564-1491.
David vs. Goliath
We join humane citizens of all nations in condemning the criminal actions the Israeli government has carried out against the people of Gaza. The horrific and unwarranted attacks are alleged by their perpetrators to protect the citizens of Israel, the opposite is true. The people of southern Israel are being used as shields for the criminals running the Israeli government.
We see this pattern used to justify the war crimes of the United States government. We taxpayers are told we have to give increasing funds for security which evidently includes slaughtering, torturing and wounding millions of mothers, fathers, sisters and brothers just like us. However, at a time when the multinational security state that alleges to protect us is ascendant in our governments and media, we are told that we have never been in more peril. The current and future head of the so-called Defense Department, Robert Gates, is advocating for a new arsenal of nuclear weapons. There are already enough nukes to destroy the planet many times over. The need for more could aptly be described as overkill if not for the disgusting profits made by those inside the Department of Defense and the multinational weapons producers. The multinational weapons producers are not loyal to one nation, religion or ethnic group. They are led only by their sociopathic lust for greed and power.
Although the vast majority of the people of the planet are victimized by the for-profit war machine, the ruling class needs the destabilizing forces of the Boeings and Northrop Grummans to maintain their wealth, power and authority. We believe the goliath of the multinational war machine will be defeated when the citizens of all nations become conscious that the enemies of peace and security are those directing the actions of the Federal Reserve Bank, the International Monetary Fund and the Pentagon, and hold the treasonous conspirators criminally accountable using the US Constitution and international law to enforce justice.
Christopher Dorsey
804-564-1491
Follow the Money
To mark the six year anniversary of the illegal attack on and occupation of the Iraqi people, RVA4Peace is calling for citizens from all parts of our city, state and country to gather and protest at the Federal Reserve Bank in Richmond on March 19, 2009. We have chosen this location because the Federal Reserve Bank is the monetary source for the criminal United States war machine.
We have in the past directly confronted our so called representatives such as Senators Webb and Warner and Representatives Scott and Cantor. They continue to allow war crimes to be committed and carry out the will of the ruling class. We have pointed out their many violations of the Constitution. They seem to have no understanding or no respect for the basis of our government. Using the US Constitution and international law (including the Nuremburg Principals) as a measuring stick, the government of the United States is operating in a criminal manner.
The Federal Reserve Bank and other private central banks fund, allow and encourage the imperial wars of aggression that benefit the ruling class at the expense of the invaded populations and the vast majority of citizens living in the United States. Some well meaning citizens have believed the rhetoric of President-Elect Obama, who has done the bidding of the war machine while trying to convince his fellow citizens that he opposes these forces. We are not fooled by his uncanny ability to talk out of both sides of his mouth. WE THE PEOPLE who hold the ideals of justice and egalitarianism, will form a justice enforcement coalition and hold accountable the forces of death and destruction that are headed by the Federal Reserve Bank.
We would like you to join us in calling for this action. To sign on, please contact Chris Dorsey at rva4peace (at) gmail (dot) com or 804-564-1491.
Letter to Senator Obama
Dear Senator Obama,
We have serious concerns about some of the votes you have cast and legislation you have sponsored since you became a member of the United States Senate. We strongly suggest you reverse course on many issues beginning with your votes to fund the occupations of Iraq and Afghanistan that are bankrupting our country and our fellow citizens. We also urge you to work towards reinstating the Fourth Amendment that you helped render obsolete by voting to give retroactive immunity to the multinational telecommunications corporations that were illegally spying on our fellow citizens. We are demanding you cease sponsoring legislation that gives hundreds of billions to the coal industry which blows the tops off of mountains and contributes more to global warming than any other energy source.
We as Democratic voters are shocked that our nominee for president voted to reauthorize the Patriot Act and voted to confirm such US government war criminals as Chertoff, Gonzales, Rice and Negroponte. You have helped the ruling class at the expense of the average American worker by supporting the so-called bail out giving nearly a trillion dollars in tax payer money to the multinational banking industry.
We would love to support your candidacy, however, it seems your allegiance lies with the agenda of the military industrial complex, the energy industries and the multinational corporations over average American citizens. We demand that you stop violating the Constitution, destroying the planet and funding war crimes.
Sincerely,
Chris Dorsey
Mary Genthner-Canter
David Swanson
Mary Delicate
Mike Craig
Matthew Allanson
Tyler Bass
E. Brandon Collins
(Virginia residents)
Sarah Palin in Richmond
In the 2008 presidential contest between the criminals and the criminally insane, the most insane criminal was in our neck of the woods. Sarah Palin spoke in Richmond Monday, Oct 13th.
Palin's favorite refrain "drill baby drill" not only refers to oil exploration but also extends to the lobotomy that causes her to wink at inappropriate times. If it were as simple as repeating the mantra of her energy industry puppeteers, that would be bad enough. However, this wacko thinks rape victims should pay for their own rape kits. Now that is insane.
The American people face a problem. When it comes to substantive foreign policy and domestic issues such as funding illegal US occupations, giving immunity to violators of the Fourth Amendment, expanding military spending, subsidizing the coal industry and stealing money from the American taxpayers to give to the multinational financial industry, both the Democratic and Republican presidential candidates agree with this Jerry Springer show reject.
Therefore, members of RVA4Peace voiced our opposition to the Wackjob from Wasilla. We also continue to urge the American people to rise up and end the crimes committed in their name by the US government.
Vincent Bugliosi to speak in Richmond!
Famed prosecutor and & 3 time number 1 New York Times bestselling author Vincent Bugliosi will be in Richmond speaking about prosecuting President George W. Bush for murder.
When: October 13th at 7:00 PM
Where: The Camel, 1621 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23220
(The Camel will be serving from its full menu before, during and after the event)
http://www.thecamel.org/
Cost: $5
Questions: Call Mary Genthner-Canter at 804-347-7945
Despite a virtual press blackout, Vincent Bugliosi’s book has became a national best seller and is fast becoming a cult fave amongst outraged Constitution-loving, Bill of Rights adherents, Declaration of Independence followers, Democrats, Republicans, Libertarians, Greens and Independent Americans alike.
Famed Charles Manson prosecutor and 3-time #1 New York Times bestselling author, Vincent Bugliosi has written the most powerful, explosive, and thought-provoking book of
his storied career.
As a prosecutor who is dedicated to seeking justice. Bugliosi, in his inimitable style, delivers a non-partisan argument, free from party lines and instead based upon hard facts and pure objectivity.
Rep Scott on the Crimes of the US Government
On September 16th, a group from Richmond, VA met with Congressman Bobby Scott to discuss impeachment and the crimes of the United States government. Rep. Scott, a member of the House Judiciary Committee, continues to refuse to initiate impeachment proceedings against Bush and Cheney.
You can watch video of the conversation below.
Participants:
Rep. Robert C. "Bobby" Scott
Bobby Vassar, Chief Counsel
Chris Dorsey
Mary Genthner-Canter
John Wade
Rain Burroughs
Part 1:
Part 2:
Part 3:
Part 4:
Part 5:
Wall Street Criminal Bull Shit:
The banking system and the ruling class have created this financial crisis for the American taxpayer, and now they want to steal from us again. It is a very simple yet very scumbaggish model, privatize profit and pass the losses on to you and me. The American taxpayers have been propping up the military industrial complex and the international debt industry - I mean the international banking system - for far too long. The sociopaths that run these industries are aware that they cannot lose because when everything falls apart around them, their co-conspirators in DC know exactly what to do: burden the taxpayers with more debt. We should be very tired of our criminal financial system and criminal government stealing our hard earned money to enrich selfish pieces of shit and commit war crimes. We must start locking up the worst of these criminals starting with Bush and Cheney however not ending there. It is time for an uprising from the American people against the most criminal organization in the world - the corporate structure that runs the United States government. POWER TO THE PEOPLE, LONG LIVE THE CONSTITUTION, Chris Dorsey
Freedom of speech – Democratic Party style:
Police Trap Peaceful Protesters in Denver
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoAVce-Rc2c
ABC Reporter Arrested in Denver Taking Pictures of Senators, Big Donors
Asa Eslocker Was Investigating the Role of Lobbyists and Top Donors at the Convention
http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/Conventions/story?id=5668622
Denver Police Arrest 91, Fire Pepper Spray & Pepper Balls at Protesters
http://www.democracynow.org/2008/8/26/denver_police_arrest_91_fire_pepper
Freedom of Speech -- Republican Party style:
Massive Police Raids on Suspected Protestors in Minneapolis
http://www.commondreams.org/view/2008/08/31
Police Break Down Doors in Night-Time Raid on Anarchist Meeting
http://www.truthout.org/article/police-break-down-doors-night-raid-protesters-meeting
The Uptake – interview with Democracy Now producer who was detained
http://qik.com/video/249562
Obama and Kaine: Enemies of the People
By Chris Dorsey, RVA4Peace
Before I get started, let me make it clear that I think John McCain and his local vice presidential contender, Eric Canter, are both criminals. But today we are going to talk about other corporate politicians – Barack Obama and Tim Kaine.
OBAMA: Barack Obama voted to shield the multi-national telecommunications companies that were illegally spying on American citizens since before September 11, 2001. His vote on the new FISA bill to give retro-active immunity is a clear violation of the Fourth Amendment to the US Constitution. Obama co-sponsored a bill in the Senate which proposed subsidies for the coal industry encouraging wider use of liquid coal. He has also consistently voted to continue funneling our tax dollars into the most insidious of corporate crimes -- the occupations of Iraq and Afghanistan. It seems in words he is against the occupation of Iraq, however, in deed he is a proponent.
KAINE: Kaine shows a similar support for both coal and the military industrial complex. He has supported Dominion Virginia Power's new coal-burning power plant in Wise County. Coal is the carbon that most contributes to global warming. He has accepted in excess of $200,000 in campaign contributions from Dominion since 1994. In addition, he has flown around in a private jet owned by Dominion. Not surprisingly, Kaine's former legislative director, William L. "Bill" Murray is now working for Dominion as the managing director of Corporate Public Policy (lobbyist).
Kaine signed away the information technology infrastructure of the Commonwealth of Virginia to a charter member of the military industrial complex – Northrop Grumman. This $2 billion contract – the largest contract ever given away in Virginia – will give Northrop Grumman control of the IT for all state agencies. Kaine accepted $76,000 in campaign contributions from Northrop Grumman.
Spewing more coal into the atmosphere and giving our tax records over to a military contractor are not in the best interest of the citizens of this state or of our country. However, it is clear that Obama and Kaine care more about the interests of the arms and energy industry rather than American citizens. Along with their Republican counterparts, they are enemies of the people.
Anti-War Rally in Richmond
On Saturday, July 26th, over 50 Richmond-area residents gathered outside the offices of the Richmond Times-Dispatch to demonstrate their opposition to an attack on Iran and to voice their outrage at the Media General newspaper’s incendiary stories and headlines which project a near-certain war with Iran.
The protest was initiated by RVA4Peace and endorsed by the Defenders for Freedom, Justice & Equality and the Richmond Peace Education Center.
Rally for Tredegar 12
There was a rally for the Tredegar 12 on Tuesday, July 28th. The Tredegar 12 sprung a surprise protest blocking the entrance of the Dominion Building in Downtown Richmond on June 30 in response to the State of Virginia approving the air pollution permits for Dominion to build a coal burning power plant in South West Virginia.
These activists did not hurt anyone or hurt themselves, what they did do was cause a traffic jam. Because of this, they were looking at up to a year and a half in jail, each. These individuals came to Richmond from South West Virginia to make their point known, but the were treated like hard criminals.
Keep Up the Pressure for an Impeachment Hearing!
The "impeachment" hearing on Friday July 25th gave us a foot in the door. Now we need to keep up the pressure for formal impeachment proceedings. Please take a few minutes and do what you can from the list below. We need to let Congress know that we still want to hold Bush and Cheney accountable for the crimes they have committed (especially lying to us before illegally invading Iraq).
1) Even if you've called before, please call or fax your representative in Congress. Let them know that you support impeachment proceedings. Even Republicans like Rep. Eric Cantor need to hear from us. [if you don't know who your representative is - use the look-up feature in the top left corner of this web page http://www.house.gov/]
2) Call or Fax the two members of the House Judiciary Committee from our area. They are Congressmen Scott and Forbes. Contact info is below.
3) Sign the petition at http://kucinich.us/ and while you're there watch the video from Rep. Kucinich.
4) Contact all members of the House Judiciary Committee and ask them to proceed with impeachment hearings. See below for a way to do this for free.
House Judiciary Committee Members from Richmond area:
Congressman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott
(202) 225-8351 Phone
(202) 225-8354 Fax
Congressman J. Randy Forbes
(202) 225-6365 Phone
(202) 226-1170 Fax
Other Reps from this area:
Congressman Eric Cantor
(202) 225-2815 Phone
(202) 225-0011 Fax
From Democrats.com:
And if you can do more, please make free calls to every Judiciary Democrat who opposes impeachment through CauseCaller:
http://www.causecaller.com/causes.php?c=House_Judiciary_Democrats_Impeachment
Simply enter your phone number and click the "Start Calling" button. (Click "Call me back if I accidentally hang up" in case you hang up by mistake.) In a few seconds, your phone will "magically" ring and CauseCaller will say the name of the first Representative on the list. Listen carefully for the name of each Member so you can repeat the name to the receptionist - or just say "The Representative." Don't hang up between calls - let the receptionists hang up and CauseCaller will dial the next Representative.
Mock Trial of Karl Rove in Virginia Beach, July 18th
On July 18, 2008, Karl Rove was the guest of (dis)honor at a Republican Party fundraiser for Congresswoman Thelma Drake at the Ruth's Chris Steak House in Virginia Beach. RVA4Peace participated in a protest organized by ImpeachBushVA that culminated in a Mock Trial of Karl Rove. Rove was found guilty but remains a fugitive from justice.
Photos of Protest:
Videos of Protesters:
Ralph Nader spoke in Richmond, July 12th
Below is a clip of him discussing how impeachment and the Nuremberg Principle could be used by military to refuse orders to make an unprovoked and illegal attack on Iran.
Kucinich Introduced Impeachment Article:
Congressman Dennis Kucinich brought a privlileged resolution to the House with a single Article of Impeachment of President Bush for taking our nation and our troops to war based on lies. (http://www.afterdowningstreet.org/node/34634)
Please sign Kucinich's impeachment petition: http://impeachment.kucinich.us/petition/. Also, call your representative in the House and ask them to support the resolution. Please also let Congressman Bobby Scott know you support the resolution [(202) 225-8351]. He is on the House Judiciary Committee.
It is not too late to take this crucial step in returning our country to the rule of law.
RVA4Peace and Others Protest Bush in Charlottesville:
Over 100 people protested George W. Bush on July 4th in Charlottesville. He spoke at Monticello. The protest took place along Route 20.
Photos of Protest:
Video of Protesters as Bush Leaves Monticello
Letter Sent to All the Democratic Delegates to the Virginia State Convention:
First, I would like to congratulate you on your selection as a delegate in this historically critical election year. Second, I want to let you know about an important resolution that was submitted to the State Convention Resolutions Committee. The resolution calls for the impeachment of President Bush and Vice President Cheney on the grounds that they:
• Misled Congress and the American people into an illegal war in Iraq (violation of Title 18 United States Code, Section 1001 and Title 18 United States Code, Section 371)
• Conducted warrantless wire-tapping of American civilians (violation of Title 50 United States Code, Section 1805)
• Conspired to commit torture of prisoners (violation of UN Torture Convention and the Geneva Convention which under Article VI of the Constitution are part of the "supreme Law of the Land")
• Ordered indefinite detention of citizens, without access to legal counsel, without charge and without opportunity to appear before a court (The United States Constitution)
As committed members of the opposition party, it is our responsibility to hold Bush and Cheney accountable. If we allow these crimes to pass without investigation, we set a dangerous precedent for future abuses of power. And history will not look kindly on those who remain silent.
This resolution was passed by the Richmond City Democratic Committee nearly unanimously. By pushing for impeachment, we will make John McCain and the Republican Party defend the crimes of the Bush administration. We will also take a crucial step to restoring our Constitution and the rule of law.
It would be unconscionable for the Virginia Democratic Party to not take a stand against the crimes of the Bush administration.
By supporting this resolution you can be assured and proud that your voice was heard on an issue that will affect many generations to come. It is not too late to do the right thing.
I would appreciate hearing from you. Thank you for your support and enjoy the convention,
Chris Dorsey
Resolution Calling for the Impeachment of Bush and Cheney
Submitted to the 2008 Virginia State Democratic Convention
WHEREAS, George W. Bush and Richard Cheney have intentionally misled the
Congress and the public regarding the threat from Iraq in order to justify a war against
Iraq, in violation of Title 18 United States Code, Section 1001 and intentionally
conspired with others to defraud the United States in connection with the war against Iraq
in violation of Title 18 United States Code, Section 371; and
WHEREAS, George W. Bush and Richard Cheney have admitted to ordering the
National Security Agency to conduct electronic surveillance of American civilians
without seeking warrants from the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court of Review,
duly constituted by Congress in 1978, in violation of Title 50 United States Code, Section
1805; and
WHEREAS, George W. Bush and Richard Cheney have conspired to commit the torture
of prisoners in violation of the UN Torture Convention and the Geneva Convention,
which under Article VI of the Constitution are part of the "supreme Law of the Land";
and
WHEREAS, George W. Bush and Richard Cheney have acted to strip Americans of
their constitutional rights by ordering indefinite detention of citizens, without access to
legal counsel, without charge and without opportunity to appear before a civil judicial
officer to challenge the detention, based solely on the discretionary designation by the
President of a U.S. citizen as an "enemy combatant", all in subversion of law; and
WHEREAS, In all of this George W. Bush and Richard Cheney have acted in a manner
contrary to their trust as President and Vice President, subversive of constitutional
government to the great prejudice of the cause of law and justice, and to the manifest
injury of the people of the Commonwealth of Virginia and of the United States; and
WHEREAS, Jefferson’s Manual section LIII, 603, states that impeachment may be set in
motion by charges transmitted from the legislature of a State; now therefore be it.
Resolved that George W. Bush and Richard Cheney, by such conduct, warrant
impeachment and trial, and removal from office and disqualification to hold and enjoy
any office of honor, trust or profit under the United States; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the Democratic Party of Virginia requests that the
Virginia State Legislature submit these charges to the U.S. House of Representatives
under Jefferson’s Manual section LIII, 603 as grounds for impeachment.
June 9th - Kucinich Introduced Articles of Impeachment!:
Congressman Dennis Kucinich introduced 35 articles of impeachment against President George W. Bush last night. Please help support this effort by emailing and calling your Congress members to ask them to fully support Dennis Kucinich's Articles of Impeachment.
To email: http://www.democrats.com/35-articles-of-impeachment
To call: (202) 224-3121
More information see: http://www.afterdowningstreet.org/bush
Pictures from Cheney's Richmond Visit:
Recent Demonstration: The war criminal Dick Cheney was in Richmond!
Anti-war demonstrators and impeachment advocates greeted Vice President Dick Cheney Friday evening with banners, signs and loud shouts demanding his resignation. Cheney spoke at a fundraiser for the Republican Party of Virginia at the Greater Richmond Convention Center in Richmond, Virginia.
The protesters gathered outside the convention center listed the violations of domestic and International law Cheney has committed.
Protester Christopher Dorsey said “Our elected officials have failed to enforce the Constitution through impeachment so we as citizens are left with no other choice but to demand the resignation of the Vice President for his extensive violations of domestic and international law.” He continued “we see Cheney as a fugitive from justice.”
Richmond Citizens Join Nationwide May Day Protests to End the Iraq War
Richmond, Virginia - May 1, 2008 - As part of a day of nationwide labor strikes, a dozen Richmond citizens left work on May 1st to gather in front of Senator Jim Webb’s Richmond office to demand he stop funding the occupation of Iraq. While the Democratic Senator has said he opposes the war, he continues to vote to fund it.
The protesters expressed their exasperation with Senator Webb and other Democratic members of Congress who continue to fund the occupation. “The Democratic Party has pretended to be against the war,” said Chris Dorsey, co-founder of RVA4Peace, “however, whenever the President requests funding, the Democratic-controlled House and Senate march in lockstep with the administration.” The result, Dorsey stated, has been an escalation of the occupation that the Democrats were elected to end. “In short,” he continued, “the Democratic Party has become a controlled opposition party.”
During the demonstration, volunteers with Project 1, Inc. a Richmond-based not-for-profit organization, collected canned food for the Central Virginia Foodbank. “While 51 cents out of every tax dollar goes to military spending,” said Toni Davy, co-founder of Project 1, “the average American is finding it hard to pay for daily expenses.” The Central Virginia Foodbank is currently experiencing severe shortages due to increased need and reduced donations.
Demonstration: Fund Food Banks not War Crimes!
Friday, April 11th: We gathered outside The Jefferson Hotel in Richmond Virginia to demand Democratic Senators stop funding the occupation of Iraq. The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) was hosting a fundraising event inside the hotel. Project 1 collected 224 pounds of food for the Central Virginia Food Bank from the protesters. The Senators and lobbyists did not contribute food.
5 Years Too Many Anti-War March
Rep. Scott still not onboard with impeachment
By Chris Dorsey
Richmond, VA – I discussed impeachment with Congressman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott at the February 19th meeting of the Richmond Crusade for Voters. His excuses for not moving forward with impeachment remain questionable:
• Scott said the House Judiciary Committee is “doing everything now that an impeachment proceeding would require.” They are issuing subpoenas, holding hearings and trying to gather evidence. He said the process is frustratingly slow, but if they called it impeachment, the House would break down into “partisan shenanigans” leaving a limited possibility of getting anything done.
I searched the Constitution of the United States from Preamble to Amendment XXVII and didn’t find any mention of partisan shenanigans as a reason for not enforcing the Constitution. I did find however, Article II, Section 4 which says "The President, Vice President and all civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors."
• Scott said the Judiciary Committee must follow “The Process” and he repeatedly made comparisons to the impeachment of Clinton and the lack of process during those proceedings. He called the impeachment of Clinton the most insulting process we had because not a single deposition was taken on the charges. He stressed the need for “sworn testimony” and not “media reports.”
It’s ludicrous to compare Clinton’s lie about having sex with a 22 year-old intern, to Bush and Cheney’s lies about weapons of mass destruction, torture, wire-tapping and outing of a CIA agent. And as far as media reports go - does Mr. Scott really think the pictures from Abu Ghraib were creations of the media? And what about the testimony gathered by groups such as the Center for Constitutional Rights? <br
Who I'd like to meet: Our demonstrations honor the memory of Robert Ragin, Jr.
Robert Ragin, Jr. died in December. Many of you knew him from our rallies outside of Rep. Scott's office.
Robert was the man for the people, working hard to spread the word about impeachment, peace and AIDS prevention. He knew how to further our goals and pushed us to be more effective in communicating our ideas to people.
It was Robert's idea to have a demonstration on the day Congressman Kucinich brought H.Res.333 to the floor. That rally received front-page coverage by the Richmond Free Press and was also covered by the Richmond Times-Dispatch. Robert walked everywhere and although he was in constant pain, he kept a positive attitude and looked out for "his crew." He was a great man and he will be sorely missed. Our sincerest condolences go to his family.
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Jan 30 2009 9:30P Plaza Bowl in Southside Richmond, Virginia Feb 5 2009 9:30P Emilio’s Tapas Richmond, Virginia Feb 19 2009 9:30P Emilio’s Tapas Richmond, Virginia Mar 13 2009 9:30P Rock Falls Tavern Welcomes Southern Funk Orchestra!! Richmond, Virginia Mar 17 2009 9:30P The Pourhouse Richmond, Virginia Mar 20 2009 9:30P The Triple Richmond, Virginia Apr 18 2009 8:00P Private Party Richmond, Virginia
"I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies. Already they have raised up a money aristocracy that has set the government at defiance. This issuing power should be taken from the banks and restored to the people to whom it properly belongs. If the American people ever allow private banks to control the issue of currency, first by inflation, then by deflation, the banks and corporations that will grow up around them will deprive the people of all property until their children will wake up homeless on the continent their fathers conquered. I hope we shall crush in its birth the aristocracy of the moneyed corporations which already dare to challenge our Government to a trial of strength and bid defiance to the laws of our country"
Deep Water Productions is proud to present its 1st Annual Senior Citizen Talent Showcase! Come join us in celebrating the talents of those who paved the way for us. They deserve our attention; our love and our acknowledgement that they are still here and still have much to offer.
“SENIOR CITIZEN TALENT SHOWCASE”
Looking for persons 55 & older with talent! Audition with a monologue, song, dance, musical instrument or whatever!
October 7 & 8, 2008 7 pm – 9 pm
Where: Hickory Hill Community Center 3000 Belt Blvd Richmond, VA 23234
(The show will be @ 7pm on November 7th, 2008 @ Hickory Hill)
For more information contact:
Deep Water Productions P.O. Box 26271 Richmond, VA 23234 (804) 716-0533 Email:DeepWater4Life@aol.com
Thanks for adding me! I hope you will support me in my campaign against Nancy Pelosi in the 8th district of California.
Please remove 'the real cindy sheehan' from your top friends and replace it with this profile. That page was hacked and I haven't had access to it since before Christmas. My campaign against Nancy Pelosi, who as you know, took impeachment off the table, needs the exposure. please let all of your friends who might have that profile also know!Looks like you had a good and productive 4th! xoxo Cindy
