-------- Original Message -------- Subject: $456 Billion Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2007 10:18:52 -0700 From: Nita Chaudhary, MoveOn.org Political Action <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Noah Garrett Wallach <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Dear MoveOn Member, Did you know that we've already spent more than $456 BILLION on the war so far?1 And that it's cost each American household more than $4,100?2 We've learned that when we remind voters of the costs of the Iraq war--and all the important priorities that we can't afford because of it--they're more likely to push Congress to end the war quickly. So MoveOn members are holding a news conference on Thursday in San Francisco to release a new report on what the war has cost your area. They still need a few more folks to come. Can you make it? Host: nancy S.--fellow MoveOn member Where: Friday, August 17, in Union Square, San Francisco (in San Francisco) When: Thursday, Aug 16 2007, 7:00 PM http://pol.moveon.org/event/events/event.html?event_id=39775&id=10975-3131654-xtTlk_&t=2 At a news conference like this, it really helps to have a crowd of 5-10 people--so it's clear in the TV coverage that folks are really concerned about the cost of the war. We still need a few more folks to come to the event in San Francisco (because it's during the day, it's a little harder for some people to make it). If you're free, the MoveOn members organizing this event could really use your help. At the events, MoveOn members will hold a press conference for reporters where we'll release the report, hear from speakers and take questions from the media. Then, we'll deliver the report outlining what the war is costing us to our representative's office so that Congress gets the message: We want an end to this unwinnable civil war in Iraq and we want it now. In September, General Petraeus is going to issue his report on Iraq. Congress will then decide whether they're going to give the president another blank check for endless war or whether they'll force him to accept real timelines to bring our troops home quickly. So we're going all out this month to make sure Congress takes a stand against this war and votes to bring our troops home in September. * First, we'll release these reports to remind Congress and the media how outraged we are that we're dumping billions of dollars into a religious civil war that just can't be won. * Then, throughout the month, we'll work with our coalition partners at Americans Against Escalation in Iraq to turn up the heat on pro-war members of Congress in their home districts. * We'll finish the month off strong right before Congress heads back to D.C. On August 28th--National Take a Stand Day--we'll hold vigils across the country. These events are just the first step--and we want to start out with a bang. Can you make it on Thursday? http://pol.moveon.org/event/events/event.html?event_id=39775&id=10975-3131654-xtTlk_&t=3 Thanks for all you do. --Nita, Matt, Anna, Natalie and the MoveOn.org Political Action Team Tuesday, August 14th, 2007 Sources: 1. Local Costs of Iraq War National Priorities Project, August 2007 http://www.moveon.org/r?r=2878&id=10975-3131654-xtTlk_&t=4 2. Ibid P.S. Can't make this event? Here are a few other events near you: The War At Home Report Release Alameda Hospital Entrance - Clinton Ave, Alameda at 12:00 PM--RSVP The War At Home Report Release Center & Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Berkeley, CA, Berkeley at 12:00 PM--RSVP The War At Home Report Release Point Reyes,Reyes on Hi 1, Bolinas at 12:00 PM--RSVP Support our member-driven organization: MoveOn.org Political Action is entirely funded by our 3.2 million members. We have no corporate contributors, no foundation grants, no money from unions. Our tiny staff ensures that small contributions go a long way. If you'd like to support our work, you can give now at: http://political.moveon.org/donate/email.html?id=10975-3131654-xtTlk_&t=6 PAID FOR BY MOVEON.ORG POLITICAL ACTION, http://pol.moveon.org/ Not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. ________________ Subscription Management: This is a message from MoveOn.org Political Action. To change your email address, update your contact info, or remove yourself (Noah Garrett Wallach) from this list, please visit our subscription management page at: http://moveon.org/s?i=10975-3131654-xtTlk_ _______________________________________________ FRIENDS mailing list [email protected] http://lists.sffreaks.org/mailman/listinfo/friends
