No War, No Wiretaps, No Torture

No War: 10/27 National Mobilization to End the War in Iraq

On Saturday, we'll be marching across the country to end the disastrous War in Iraq and prevent an even more disastrous one in Iran.

Why march over Iraq? Because over 3800 U.S. soldiers and over 1 million Iraqis have been killed. Because over 4 million Iraqis - 1 out of 6 - are refugees. Because four years of occupation have broken our military, made America less secure, and strengthened Al Qaeda. Because contractors like Blackwater are committing war crimes with impunity. Because the killings decrease after occupying troops leave. And because we can't afford to occupy Iraq for another 10 years at a cost of $2.4 TRILLION.

Why march over Iran? Because George Bush is talking about World War 3, and he's insane enough to start it. Because the IAEA says Iran is not building nuclear weapons, and the CIA says it would take at least 5 years even if they started now. Because the people who want war with Iran are the same bloodthirsty neocons who got us into Iraq. Because any strike against Iran, no matter how precise, would be met with counterattacks on U.S. troops in Iraq, on the people of Israel, and on oil shipments that would double the price of oil. And because Iran has not threatened to attack the U.S. in any way.

Tell your Representatives to join the 90 Members who will only provide funds for Iraq to bring our troops safely home:
http://www.democrats.com/peoplesemailnetwork/115

Tell your Representatives: Don't Attack Iran
http://www.democrats.com/peoplesemailnetwork/91

March in the streets:
http://www.oct27.org

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No Wiretaps

Democrats.com has led the fight against Bush's warrantless wiretapping since it was exposed by the New York Times in December 2005. We believe it must end immediately, we believe Cheney and Bush should be impeached for it, and we believe everyone involved should be punished through prosecution and lawsuits.

Senators Jay Rockefeller and Harry Reid do not agree with us. They are working overtime on a bill to expand Bush's wiretap power and give full immunity for all past crimes. But Senator Chris Dodd is outraged and promises to filibuster the Rockefeller bill. Dodd gave a tremendous speech on Friday and spoke for all of us.

Dodd needs 40 Senators to support his filibuster, so please write your Senators:
http://www.democrats.com/peoplesemailnetwork/114

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No Torture

Former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales played a key role in transforming our government from a champion of human rights to a champion of torture, but Gonzales was never held accountable for his crimes.

Now Bush wants to replace him with Judge Michael Mukasey, who shockingly refused to tell the Senate Judiciary Committee whether waterboarding was torture.

Judiciary Committee chair Pat Leahy and Majority Whip Dick Durbin will oppose Mukasey unless he clearly states waterboarding is torture. The eight other Democrats must join them - Joe Biden, Ben Cardin, Dianne Feinstein, Russ Feingold, Ted Kennedy, Herb Kohl, Chuck Schumer, and Sheldon Whitehouse. And for once in his shameful life, Senator Arlen Specter needs to act on his "principles," not surrender to the fascists in his party.

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11/9 Warmup for 12/7 National Caucus

When it comes to choosing our Presidential candidates, why does Iowa take priority over the rest of the country?

The National Presidential Caucus was created to give citizens across the country - Democrats, Republicans, and Independents - a chance to gather in small groups (up to 50 people) to discuss the candidates and vote.

Of course this vote is informal and will not choose any delegates for the convention. But it will get a lot of media coverage and will be a lot more meaningful than the polls - particularly for longer-shot candidates whose lower poll rankings reflects the Corporate Media's bias against them.

The full Caucus will be held on Friday December 7, using Meetup-style tools to help citizens connect. There will also be a Preliminary Straw Poll & Caucus Warmup on Friday, November 9, 2007

Democrats.com is a co-sponsor of the National Presidential Caucus. For more details:
http://www.nationalcaucus.com

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