Uke Man Musings on "the World Can't Wait"
Hey Folks,
Back in October, I took the call "The World Can't Wait; Drive Out the Bush Regime" metaphorically. Personally, I didn't think anything we did would actually result in the abrupt departure of the moron now serving in the Whitehouse.
I believed it was possible, but not likely. At the same time, I had no doubt that together we COULD resist, attack, and - within a reasonable time period – have a significant effect.
A lot has changed since then; a lot of people’s eyes have been opened, a lot of corruption and innumerable lies have become more difficult to deny; cracks are showing in Bush’s façade.
Because of this, I am much more hopeful about our chances of driving him out! It still might not happen, but it’s much closer to happening; and even if he manages to finish his term, our efforts can have a tremendous effect on the PB (Post Bush) years.
To do that we must first change our mind set. The way to drive Bush out is by RESISTING! And resisting now – the PEOPLE resisting – not looking for a “savior” among the Democrats or third parties and then waiting and hoping that we have not been snookered again – but the PEOPLE resisting NOW – telling Bush to step down NOW & take his program with him!!
"Resisting" is different from the alternative we know best: i.e. selective support of candidates/selective pressure on D'sand R's seeking election/pressuring their supporters/expanding liberal media – essentially, pressuring the system (its R’s & D’s) – whether by e-mail or donations or civil disobedience – to get THEM to ADDRESS our concerns.
All of that is fine and can go on as always – IN ADDITION to the people’s INDEPENDENT actions. In fact, those presently pursuing the traditional approach will be aided by the people’s effort.
What we do will harm the radical Republicans presently raping the nation and the world and will also send a message to Democrats, something like: “Look! We’re tired of waiting for you to grow a spine; we’re going after Bush, and then we’ll come back and check out your posture – if you want our support, you’d better be standing up straight and strong!”
The World Can’t Wait offers a real chance both to pull apart the Bush juggernaut and simultaneously put the Democrats on notice that their timid Republican-lite bullshit had better end.
Because of the reality of this broad approach, everyone who sees Bush as a disaster can find it easy to participate; and when enough of us get together to make the people’s demands, we can’t be ignored. We might not be reported well, but we know that they are watching and that they are concerned (see: http://rwor.org/a/028/who-hated-bush-ad.htm ).
The next opportunity for mass action will be January 31. As a member of Columbus NION, I’m kicking around some ideas with other members as how best we can organize to get as many people as possible to help with the call from the World Can’t Wait (below).
I’ll keep you up to date.
- Uke Man
BUSH: STEP DOWN And Take Your Program With You!
1. Jan. 31, on The Night of President Bush’s State of the Union Address:
Bring the Noise!
Drown Out Bush’s Lies!
In large cities and small towns all across the country, join in rallies one hour before Bush’s address as we make our determination to “Drive Out the Bush Regime” the political message of the day.
At 9:00 PM EST, just as Bush starts to speak, everywhere we will BRING THE NOISE. In a cacophony of sound, we will drown out his address with music: from drums to violins, from hip hop and classical; and with noise: banging pots and ringing church bells, sound car horns and lifting our voices.
2. DEMONSTRATE on SATURDAY, FEB. 4
(following the State of the Union)
Washington D.C.
The Saturday after the State of the Union address, massive numbers will protest at the seat of government. Prominent voices of conscience will help deliver the people’s verdict on Bush’s criminal regime with our demand: Bush Step Down And Take Your Program with You!
Start Organizing Now!
Back in October, I took the call "The World Can't Wait; Drive Out the Bush Regime" metaphorically. Personally, I didn't think anything we did would actually result in the abrupt departure of the moron now serving in the Whitehouse.
I believed it was possible, but not likely. At the same time, I had no doubt that together we COULD resist, attack, and - within a reasonable time period – have a significant effect.
A lot has changed since then; a lot of people’s eyes have been opened, a lot of corruption and innumerable lies have become more difficult to deny; cracks are showing in Bush’s façade.
Because of this, I am much more hopeful about our chances of driving him out! It still might not happen, but it’s much closer to happening; and even if he manages to finish his term, our efforts can have a tremendous effect on the PB (Post Bush) years.
To do that we must first change our mind set. The way to drive Bush out is by RESISTING! And resisting now – the PEOPLE resisting – not looking for a “savior” among the Democrats or third parties and then waiting and hoping that we have not been snookered again – but the PEOPLE resisting NOW – telling Bush to step down NOW & take his program with him!!
"Resisting" is different from the alternative we know best: i.e. selective support of candidates/selective pressure on D'sand R's seeking election/pressuring their supporters/expanding liberal media – essentially, pressuring the system (its R’s & D’s) – whether by e-mail or donations or civil disobedience – to get THEM to ADDRESS our concerns.
All of that is fine and can go on as always – IN ADDITION to the people’s INDEPENDENT actions. In fact, those presently pursuing the traditional approach will be aided by the people’s effort.
What we do will harm the radical Republicans presently raping the nation and the world and will also send a message to Democrats, something like: “Look! We’re tired of waiting for you to grow a spine; we’re going after Bush, and then we’ll come back and check out your posture – if you want our support, you’d better be standing up straight and strong!”
The World Can’t Wait offers a real chance both to pull apart the Bush juggernaut and simultaneously put the Democrats on notice that their timid Republican-lite bullshit had better end.
Because of the reality of this broad approach, everyone who sees Bush as a disaster can find it easy to participate; and when enough of us get together to make the people’s demands, we can’t be ignored. We might not be reported well, but we know that they are watching and that they are concerned (see: http://rwor.org/a/028/who-hated-bush-ad.htm ).
The next opportunity for mass action will be January 31. As a member of Columbus NION, I’m kicking around some ideas with other members as how best we can organize to get as many people as possible to help with the call from the World Can’t Wait (below).
I’ll keep you up to date.
- Uke Man
BUSH: STEP DOWN And Take Your Program With You!
1. Jan. 31, on The Night of President Bush’s State of the Union Address:
Bring the Noise!
Drown Out Bush’s Lies!
In large cities and small towns all across the country, join in rallies one hour before Bush’s address as we make our determination to “Drive Out the Bush Regime” the political message of the day.
At 9:00 PM EST, just as Bush starts to speak, everywhere we will BRING THE NOISE. In a cacophony of sound, we will drown out his address with music: from drums to violins, from hip hop and classical; and with noise: banging pots and ringing church bells, sound car horns and lifting our voices.
2. DEMONSTRATE on SATURDAY, FEB. 4
(following the State of the Union)
Washington D.C.
The Saturday after the State of the Union address, massive numbers will protest at the seat of government. Prominent voices of conscience will help deliver the people’s verdict on Bush’s criminal regime with our demand: Bush Step Down And Take Your Program with You!
Start Organizing Now!
1 Comments:
Hi Tom,
Some good things here. Hope there's a big turn out for the demos. Sondra
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