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I don't know what his beef is, but whatever it is, I'm
sure someone will hear it."
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President Bush commenting on Iraqi reporter who hurled
shoes at press conference, an incident the president
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| Union-busting
Grinch strikes again After his successful enterprise
of stealing from the poor to give to the rich, George
W's legacy is a country driven to the edge of economic
and social collapse. And, he is not done yet. He and
Sen. Richard Shelby of Alabama have, with gusto and
opportunism, assumed the mantle of the Grinch to steal
from the auto employees and are trying to fulfill the
capitalists' cherished dream of destroying the United
Auto Workers union, which has, over 80 years, fought
for fair wages, healthcare and benefits for its members.
This
week, President Bush offered a bailout of the auto industry
with the condition-"everyone will have to sacrifice".
This is Bush's code word meant specifically for the
UAW, which is being asked to move up contract negotiations,
scheduled for 2011, to the end of 2009. UAW worker pay
and benefits would then be made equal to that given
to non-union foreign transplant employees working in
places such as Shelby's own Alabama. Why does the bail
out not include US CEOs lowering their pay to that of
Japan's or Korean CEOs? This agreement gives General
Motors and Chrysler $17 billion between now and February,
after which " the Detroit Monkey" will be
squarely on the shoulders of the Obama administration..
This
retreat action by Bush, is specially designed to unravel
completely after extracting UAW concessions, because
the agreement does not have any mandates - in former
Labor Secretary Robert Reich's words "everything
will still be negotiable". Meanwhile GM plans to
build 8 factories in China! www.bloomberg.com
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| We
no longer have a civilian-led government. It is hard
for a lifelong Republican and son of a retired Air Force
colonel to say this, but the most unnerving legacy of
the Bush administration is the encroachment of the Department
of Defense into a striking number of aspects of civilian
government. Our Constitution is at risk.
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Thomas A. Schweich 21 Dec 2008 www.washingtonpost.com
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The
Internet entrepreneur behind an online video game inviting
users to throw footwear at President George W. Bush
sold the property on eBay in just four days…
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Bash Bush site sells on eBay in four days. Reuters
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| SATURDAY,
JANUARY 24, 2009: Save The Date: ASD People's Ball.
The "People's Ball" was started in 2000 actually
called "The Counter Inaugural Ball" because
of the out turn of the 2000 election and the exclusiveness
of the Inaugural Ball in Washington. People came dressed
in gowns and black tie to costumes of hanging chads.
Since the first ball the name has changed to the People's
ball. This is an event for all organizations, unions,
organizers, media and community members to come together
learn about each other and just kick off your shoes
and celebrate. Balboa Park Club Ballroom, Balboa Park,
SD (Park Blvd to Presidents Way). More
Info
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| MONDAY,
DECEMBER 22, 7PM: License to Freedom: An Evening of
Solidarity. Rebecca's Coffeehouse 3015 Juniper St San
Diego. Suggested donation: $25. In support of the UNiTE
to End Violence Against Women campaign currently underway,
the United Nations Association of San Diego and Gabriela
Network (San Diego) have partnered in supporting a local
group, License to Freedom, which provides much needed
support to victims of domestic violence particularly
those coming from immigrant communities. Unfortunately,
at this time, the License to Freedom organization is
in danger of closing its doors due to lack of funding.
More
Info
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TUESDAY,
DECEMBER 23, 4:30PM: A Call To Action. Christmas Candle
Light Vigil. In Support of GI War Resister Robin Long,
Prisoner of Conscience. Where: North Gate MCAS Miramar,
9100 Miramar Road (N. W. Corner of Miramar Rd. @ Clayton
Dr.) Parking: The Shopping Center behind the office
building on the N. W. Corner has adequate parking as
does Clayton Dr. Long is the first Active Duty GI Iraq
War Resister to desert the U. S. Military and seek political
asylum in Canada. He was later extradited and turned
over to the United States Government for prosecution.
Robin is currently being held in The Naval Consolidated
Brig at MCAS Miramar here in San Diego and is serving
a 15 month prison term for desertion. More
Info
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FRIDAY,
DECEMBER 26, 10AM: 18TH Annual Celebration Of The First
Day Of Kwanzaa (Umoja = Unity). Pan African Associations
of America sponsors its annual Kwanzaa Celebration at
the Malcolm X Library, the longest running community
Kwanzaa program in the San Diego area. Activities will
include Kwanzaa workshops for children to learn about
the Nguzo Saba (The Seven Principles) of Kwanzaa through
arts and crafts, music, storytelling; programs for young
adults featuring a youth-led panel discussion on the
importance of Kwanzaa to younger generations in their
cultural, social, economic and political activities;
and workshops for adults to learn about the holiday,
practices, traditions and creative ways to bring meaning
to each Day of Kwanzaa that extend into the practice
of the Nguzo Saba throughout the year. All programs
are free and open to the public. Malcolm X Library is
located at 5148 Market Street. More
Info
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ONGOING EVENTS
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MON-FRI
10-4PM, SAT-SUN 10-3PM: "Poverty on the Border"
Photo Exhibit with Five Photographers Community Art
Gallery 5348 University Ave, SD. "Poverty on the
Border" has a number of approaches to the topic
which are engaging and interesting. What might be of
special interest to union members is that my work, "Welfare
Is Poor Relief...," has photos from the mid 1980s
of our local labor movement as well as commentary from
a few union members with welfare experiences. Includes
the Transborder Archive Box from inSite05. More
Info
“ENOUGH”
PEACE AND IMPEACHMENT VIGILS ~ EVERY WEEK UNTIL THE
IRAQ WAR ENDS. More
Info
EVERY
SUNDAY 3PM: Free Vegan Food at the
North Park Community Park with San Diego Food Not Bombs.
The North Park Community Park is located at the intersection
of Oregon and Polk in North Park. More
Info
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SATURDAY,
JANUARY 3, 1PM: 3rd Annual "International Day of
Peace." Malcolm X Library 5148 Market Street, San
Diego. ***ADMISSION IS FREE*** In the spirit of Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr., this multicultural event promotes
peace, conflict resolution, social justice, and advocacy
for creation of U. S. Department of Peace and Nonviolence.
A Day of Family Fun Featuring . . . Music *Entertainment
* Food. Youth Forums. Conflict Resolution Workshop.
Children's Peace Art. More
Info
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MONDAY,
JANUARY 5, 7PM: [SDCPJ] Meeting to plan: March 21 march
and rally/6th anniversary of the invasion of Iraq. Similar
marches will be taking place that day in Washington
DC, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and other cites throughout
the US. Our current plan is to call for troops out of
Iraq and Afghanistan and also for money for healthcare,
jobs and education, not for war and occupation. Church
of the Brethren, 3850 Westgate Place, San Diego. This
is the meeting where we will decide on the themes of
the march, and also on the march route and rally site.
More
Info
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TUESDAY,
JANUARY 6, 7PM: Matters of Controversy. The New American
Censorship. Special guest: Peter Phillips Professor
of Sociology and Director of Project Censored. Project
Censored is a media research program to train Sonoma
State University students in media research, First Amendment
issues and the advocacy for, and protection of free
press rights in the United States. Prof. Phillips will
be signing "Censored 2009." First Unitarian
Universalist Church of San Diego 4190 Front Street,
Hillcrest, San Diego. $5-10 Donation requested. More
Info
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MONDAY,
JANUARY 19, 7:30AM: 21st Annual Martin Luther King,
Jr. All People’s Breakfast. Golden Hall Downtown
San Diego. The All People’s Breakfast is a revered
event in the weekend celebration of Dr. King’s
life and legacy. It brings people from all over San
Diego together to remember and celebrate one of the
most valued and respected peace activists in history.
The theme for the 2009 All People's Breakfast is –Why
We Can’t Wait a call to action to bring more peace
and justice to our community and to the world. This
year our program will focus on the situation facing
our youth in the world today. More
Info
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WEDNESDAY,
JANUARY 21, 3PM: Tijuana Estuary Volunteer Open House
& Mixer. Have you ever thought about volunteering
for the Tijuana Estuary? Are you passionate about preserving
and protecting coastal wetlands? Do you have questions
about how community members can get involved? Would
you like to join a team of people dedicated to helping
the environment? If so, grab a friend or two and drop
in to the Tijuana Estuary Visitor Center. This is your
chance to learn more about our volunteer opportunities,
chat with current volunteers and staff, and meet fellow
nature enthusiasts! Snacks and beverages will be provided.
More
Info
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SATURDAY,
JANUARY 24, 2009: Save The Date: ASD People's Ball.
The "People's Ball" was started in 2000 actually
called "The Counter Inaugural Ball" because
of the out turn of the 2000 election and the exclusiveness
of the Inaugural Ball in Washington. People came dressed
in gowns and black tie to costumes of hanging chads.
Since the first ball the name has changed to the People's
ball. This is an event for all organizations, unions,
organizers, media and community members to come together
learn about each other and just kick off your shoes
and celebrate. Balboa Park Club Ballroom, Balboa Park,
SD (Park Blvd to Presidents Way). More
Info
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JANUARY
31 - MARCH 8TH: USD Ethnic Studies, Calaca Press and
the Red CalacArts Collective present: Deportation Nation:
History Repeats. A cultural series highlighting the
issue of deportation in America. Visual Migrations January
31 – March 8. Opening reception Saturday, January
31, 7pm. FREE. Centro Cultural de la Raza 2125 Park
Blvd, SD. Art exhibit addressing the issue of deportation.
Thursday, February 5, 6pm FREE. Cinematic Migrations.
USD Mother Rosalie Hill Hall - Warren Auditorium @ Soles
5998 Alcala Park, SD. Movie and lecture by filmmaker
Isaac Artenstein and his work: Break of Dawn. Break
of Dawn depicts the story of Los Angeles musician, radio
personality and activist Pedro J. Gonzalez and his deportation
for speaking out against the mass deportations of Mexicans
in the 1930's. Introduction by SD Mesa College Chicano
Studies chair Mike Ornelas. Spoken Migrations. Friday,
February 6, 7pm. FREE. SD Central Library Auditorium
820 E St., SD. Poetry and Spoken Word related to the
experience of deportation and migration. Musical Migrations.
Saturday, February 7, 8pm. FREE. USD University Center
5998 Alcala Park, SD. Musical program featuring Los
Alacranes, Quino and Son Sin Fronteras playing the songs
of Pedro J. Gonzalez and others related to deportation,
including a jam session with all musicians playing the
Woody Guthrie classic Plane Wreck at Los Gatos (Deportee).
MC’d by USD Ethnic Studies professor Jesse Mills.
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Info
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SATURDAY,
DECEMBER 27, 7PM: Kwanzaa - Kujichagulia Celebration.
Kwanzaa Celebration. WorldBeat Center 2100 Park Blvd.
San Diego. FREE Community Celebration. Kujichagulia
With A Film Screening and Presentation of "The
Black Candle" with M. K. Asante, Jr. FREE! More
Info
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FRIDAY,
JANUARY 9, 6PM: Sonia Franko Art Show Reception. Angelita's:
3361 Adams Ave., SD. $5-$10 Suggested Donation / All
Ages! Featuring Performances By: 6:30 Big Joe Hurt.
7pm: Chicana Chingona. 7:30 Lady-J. 8pm: Sonia Franko.
8:30 BYO To The After Party! 9pm: At The Mym Crib! More
Info
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SATURDAY,
JANUARY 24, 9PM: Obama Inauguration Reggae/Rock Concert.
Obama Inauguration Reggae/Rock Concert! Rhythm Lounge:
3048 Midway Dr., SD. $6 Cover / 21+ With Valid ID! Featuring:
9pm: Blackheart Warriors [1st dj set]. 10pm: Litmore.
11pm: Zinema. 12am: Blackheart Warriors [2nd dj set].
1am: BYO To The After Party! 1:30 Tailgate To The MYM
Crib! More
Info
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ONGOING EVENTS
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FRIDAY,
JANUARY 9, 8PM: San Diego Board Game Benefit for Heifer
International. Topic: Micro-Credit. Where: Tea N More
7380 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. Who: Fun-Loving Activists
Cost: $10 donation to Heifer International. More
Info
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BLANKETS
& WARM CLOTHING URGENTLY NEEDED for farm workers
living near Ensenada. It's really cold! PLEASE DROP
OFF BEFORE DEC 5. A letter from my friends Omar Clay
& Nina Leshan: We are living in Mexico, about 45
minutes south of Ensenada on the peninsula. Many of
our neighbors are from the south of Mexico, and are
here temporarily here working in agriculture. They have
a need for clothes and blankets this winter. Specifically,
there are whole families including children. If you
have any extra blankets or warm clothes, including children's
shoes, I can pick them up at Tanja Winter's house on
Saturday, December 5 in the morning. Tanja says that
you can leave your contributions on her driveway. Tanja's
phone number: 858-459-4650 twinter@san.rr.com. More
Info
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SATURDAY,
JANUARY 10, 8:30AM: New Year Awakening Retreat: private
retreat in Encinitas. Retreat Leaders: Jan D. Wellik,
Director, Eco Expressions www.EcoExpressions.org, Dr.
Kayla Smith, Gerson Institute www.Gerson.org. Register
by Jan. 1: $100. Space is limited. Register by email:
Info@EcoExpressions.org. Purpose: Experience healthy
living for the New Year - Awaken to a new you! The focus
of the retreat is restorative and creative. It will
focus on four pillars: 1) Meditation 2) Movement 3)
Art 4) Nutrition.
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ROOMMATE
POSSIBILITY FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE ACTIVISTS ONLY. Why
Pay More? I live in a big, secure house in Tijuana because
I refuse to pay San Diego landlords their exploitive
rent. I have a large bedroom with private bath to offer
for $250 a month for peace and justice activists only.
The house has an extensive security system, secure parking,
a jacuzzi, pool table, large kitchen, a library, internet
and satellite television. It's 20 minutes from the border
by car and is a block from the downtown taxi station.
(619) 687-5109. If you need a reference; just Google
my name. In peace and love, Rocky Neptun
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Get
FREE copy of "A Question of Power", A documentary
about the resistance in San Diego against this powerline.
Video
Link provided here: Also attached are action items
for folks to talk once they have seen the documentary.
We have complimentary copies of the documentary that
can be requested by emailing: thecoane5 <thecoane5@cox.net
There is no charge for the DVD or the mailing. More
Info
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ONGOING EVENTS
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Activist
San Diego INTERNSHIP AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES - Call
now 619-528-8383. During the summer and fall of 2008
ASD has several projects we need help organizing. o
Volunteer Coordinator or volunteer Outreach Assistants.
o Grant Coordinator or Assistant Grant writer. o ASD
Office and/or Phone manager. o Phonebanking Coordinator
or Assistant Coordinator. o Event Coordinator or Events
Assistant Coordinator. o Building and construction assistants
at the Activist Center. o Activist Film Series Coordinator
or Assistant Coordinator. o Stop Blackwater Campaign
Coordinator or Assistant. o Website designers and graphic
artists. o E-newsletter Editor and Assistant Coordinator.
o Youth organizing (call to discuss) ASD will also host
a Jan. 2009 People's Ball, a Gala alternative inaugural
event. many opportunites (call to discuss). For Building
ASD’s new Community FM Radio Station. o Radio
Project Outreach. o Radio Technician (To help with antenna,
microwave, and studio). o Radio Legal Coordinator o
PR and Press Coordinator. LOCATION: ASD’s office
is located at 4246 Wightman St, San Diego. Contact us
at (619) 528-8383 or info@ActivistSanDiego.org. More
Info
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SDCPJ
HIGH SCHOOL LEAFLETING PROJECT. The SD Coalition for
peace and justice high school leafleting project is
still looking for volunteers. Please reply to this e-mailsjagitator@ucsd.edu
if you can join us with this special outreach to Latino
students as they are heavily targeted by military recruiters.
Help deny the military what they need most - young men
and women to send to war or call me at 619-237-8870.
More
Info
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MISCELLANEOUS
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90.7
KPFK PACIFICA RADIO IS BACK ON THE AIR IN SAN DIEGO.....!!!!!!
KPFK is back and it is the only information and cultural
programming of it's kind in San Diego. People should
listen, tell others and work to keep it here in San
Diego and South Orange County. More
Info
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Peace
Flags. Excellent for display or for Peace Rallies. Call
858.459.4650 or email TanjaWinter@ActivistSanDiego.org
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The
Guerrero Azteca Project ~ www.guerreroazteca.org
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The
GI Rights Hotline ~ girights.objector.org
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