Times: 5:30 pm & 7:45 pm Bear Tooth Movies
body of war
Body of War is a documentary following Tomas Young, an Iraq War veteran paralyzed from a bullet to the spine, on a physical and emotional journey as he adapts to his new body and begins to question the decision to go to war in Iraq. From soldier to anti-war activist, the film takes an unflinching view of the physical and emotional aftermath of war through the eyes of an American hero. The film unfolds on two parallel tracks. On the one hand, we see Tomas evolving into a powerful voice against the war as he struggles to deal with the complexities of a paralyzed body. And on the other hand, we see the historic debate unfolding in the Congress about going to war in Iraq.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Wednesday, April 09, 2008
FW: VFP Action Alert - Call on Senators to End the War
From: Veterans For Peace [mailto:vfp@veteransforpeace.net]
Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2008 5:10 PM
To: jon4paz@acsalaska.net
Subject: VFP Action Alert - Call on Senators to End the War
| | |
| The following is an email from our partner organization, Military Families Speak Out. Please do what you can to help oppose this war and occupation by taking action! There is a way for Congress to end the war in This week General Petraeus will come before Congress with the kind of mistruths that facilitated the Here is what you can do NOW to help:
No Senator who says she or he opposes the war should continue to fund it. The filibuster is a tool that all Senators are familiar with, and that can now be used to block the funding that would allow this war to continue. Speak out now and let these Senators hear the powerful voices of military families from across the country, and the voices of our families, neighbors, co-workers and friends delivering the clear message that funding the war is killing our troops! In Peace and Solidarity, _____________________________________________________________ CALL TO ACTION! CALL ON SENATOR CLINTON AND SENATOR OBAMA NOW TO USE THEIR LEADERSHIP TO END THE WAR IN
"Our message to the president is clear. It is time to begin ending this war -- not next year, not next month -- but today." On the campaign trail, Senator Obama and Senator Clinton both say that the war in Military Families Speak Out is an organization of almost 4,000 military families with loved ones who are serving in We are more than five years into a war that Clinton and Obama say should never have begun. Over 4,000 And we don't have to: Congress has the power to end the war in A single act of bold leadership by Senator Clinton or Senator Obama could be instrumental in ending this war. When the Senate takes up the next war funding bill, either one of them could lead a filibuster, refusing to stand down until their colleagues agree to vote against any bill that provides funding to continue the war rather than funding specifically for the swift and safe return of all our troops from Democrats and Republicans alike have routinely used filibusters and the threat of filibusters around important issues. What could be more important that ending the war in If Senator Clinton and Senator Obama aren't willing to use the power they have now as As military families, we appeal to the American people: Call Senator Clinton, Senator, Obama, and your own two Senators and urge them to use the power of the filibuster to block any bill that continues to fund the war in Iraq rather than funding the swift and safe return of our troops. We also call on Congress to appropriate the funds needed for our troops to get the care they need when they return. Senator Hillary Clinton -- (202) 224-4451 Click here to find out who your Senators are. Click here to sign our online petition. MILITARY FAMILIES SPEAK OUT | |
| | |
| VETERANS WORKING TOGETHER FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE THROUGH NON-VIOLENCE.
Veterans For Peace appreciates your generous donations. We also encourage you to join our ranks. |
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
FW: [Fwd: Request to Show "Body of War" in Anchorage]
Vets,
I am forwarding a message I received from a local vet who is interested in
working with veterans. I am leaving town on Apr. 10 for a couple of weeks.
If any of you are interested in the suggested direction, please contact
Barbara. Why don't we shoot for a meeting in early May to just touch base
and see if we have any ideas on which to work.
My friend Harry Brod is working with Move-On to get to the congressional
delegation on the cost of the war sometime in April--watch for it.
-----Original Message-----
From: barbara@efn.org [mailto:barbara@efn.org]
Subject: [Fwd: Request to Show "Body of War" in Anchorage]
---------------------------- Original Message ----------------------------
Subject: Request to Show "Body of War" in Anchorage
From: barbara@efn.org
Date: Wed, March 26, 2008 9:19 pm
To: info@bodyofwar.com
Cc: barbara@efn.org
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hello all,
I am a service-connected disabled veteran (at 40% due to orthopedic
problems) living in Anchorage. The Veterans clinic here (we have no VA
hospital) grossly under serves or just plain does not serve the many Alaska
veterans I have come to know or know about. In particular, I am concerned
about women veterans who experience military service and sexual trauma,
while on active duty, differently from veterans who are men. I have a heart
for the many women veterans who experienced PTSD due to MST (military sexual
trauma) and who have disappeared themselves, largely due to their inability
to arrange VA treatment and compassion because of their invisible wounds and
injuries. Many of these veterans simply cannot manage to put their lives
back together on their own; they just need assistance in arranging the
services they need. The Anchorage VA is just awful.
The circumstance for these women is a problem in my state, but also in our
country. Many women cannot cope after initial attempts at the VA are
followed by humiliating and disrespectful behaviors from VA staff members,
"patient advocates", service organizations, our congressional delegation,
etc.. I haven't even mentioned the misinformation that some VA personnel
perpetrate, so veterans will go away.
In response to all of this, I am working with the Anchorage Small Business
Administration to develop my business. We agree that women are not treated
equitably at the VA and that this is harming a significant number of
returning veterans.
Last evening I learned about the film "Body of War" while listening to
Democracy Now. I was "blown away" as kids say these days. Now I wonder
whether we (me and others in Alaska) could put together a plan for Tomas
(Phil and others?) to visit Anchorage, give a presentation, and show the
remarkable film "Body of War". Such a program would be a fabulous experience
for many of us who who strongly oppose the war (the winners in our primary
elections were Barak Obama and Ron Paul). Not only would this be informative
about something we as voters must know, but it could also serve as a way to
raise money for the many veterans' unmet needs. Does this sound do-able?
I'd like to hear back from you after you are able to consider my request.
I think it is terrific idea that would "work" in Alaska.
Thank you very much, Barbara Bachmeier
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
FW: Please Help, Winter Soldiers - Alaska
From: Rob Mulford [mailto:mulford.rob@gmail.com]
Sent: Friday, March 21, 2008 1:14 PM
To: Michael McPhearson; Betsy Reznicek, VFP; Phil Smith; John Dunker; Jon Lockert
Subject: Please Help, Winter Soldiers - Alaska
Peaceful Friends,
The recent Winter Soldier hearings will prove, i believe, to be one of the most significant events to date in the antiwar movement.
The North Star Chapter (146) of Veterans for Peace is initiating an outreach campaign to engage service persons stationed in Alaska.
We will do what ever we can to facilitate the resistance up here. If there is anyone who cares to share with us their experience, advice or anything useful please contact me at mulford.rob@gmail.com or 907-457-5578.
Check out Alaska Public Radio Network news link: http://aprn.org/2008/03/20/fairbanks-peace-group-reaches-out-to-service-personnel/ .
Thank You for Your Service,
Wage Peace,
rob mulford, North Star Chapter (146) Contact, VFP
Sunday, March 16, 2008
5th Anniv. Vigil on Wed. 3/19
The candlelight vigil on the early evening of the 19th is being organized by
my friend Harry Brod as part of a nationwide effort sponsored by MoveOn. I
certainly plan on going. However, I find it curious that MoveOn is now
appealing to our economic self-interest--the billions could be better spent
here at home. Maybe this is the angle that will get the people's attention.
Apparently 5 years of clueless military occupation (to say nothing of the
immorality) isn't enough.
my friend Harry Brod as part of a nationwide effort sponsored by MoveOn. I
certainly plan on going. However, I find it curious that MoveOn is now
appealing to our economic self-interest--the billions could be better spent
here at home. Maybe this is the angle that will get the people's attention.
Apparently 5 years of clueless military occupation (to say nothing of the
immorality) isn't enough.
For those of you who missed Rory Stewart's talk on his experiences in Iraq, he
quietly urged humility. I took this to mean that we have to be willing to
accept that we cannot fix what we have never understood, despite having broken
it with a vengeance.
quietly urged humility. I took this to mean that we have to be willing to
accept that we cannot fix what we have never understood, despite having broken
it with a vengeance.
Wednesday, March 19, 5-6 PM
CONTACT: Harry Brod, 351-2710
ANCHORAGE RESIDENTS Gather to Mark 5 Years of Devastating War
ANCHORAGE RESIDENTS Gather to Mark 5 Years of Devastating War
MoveOn Members in Anchorage urge Congress: "Invest in America, Not Endless War
in Iraq"
in Iraq"
Candlelight vigil participants will gather in front of Café Felix in the Metro
Mall on Benson Blvd at 5 PM. They will then proceed to the corner of Benson
and New Seward to honor the sacrifices made by our military personnel.
Mall on Benson Blvd at 5 PM. They will then proceed to the corner of Benson
and New Seward to honor the sacrifices made by our military personnel.
ANCHORAGE – Residents of Anchorage will hold a vigil Wednesday to mark the
end of the 5th year that the US has been mired in the devastating war in Iraq.
The event will honor the sacrifice of American soldiers killed in Iraq and
participants will read personal accounts written by veterans and members of
military families affected by the war.
end of the 5th year that the US has been mired in the devastating war in Iraq.
The event will honor the sacrifice of American soldiers killed in Iraq and
participants will read personal accounts written by veterans and members of
military families affected by the war.
In the past five years, our nation has lost nearly 4,000 American
soldiers--and many more Iraqi civilians have been killed in the fighting. With no political
progress in sight and a sinking economy, American voters are questioning the
priorities of leaders who squander billions of dollars in Iraq while leaving
basic needs at home unmet.
soldiers--and many more Iraqi civilians have been killed in the fighting. With no political
progress in sight and a sinking economy, American voters are questioning the
priorities of leaders who squander billions of dollars in Iraq while leaving
basic needs at home unmet.
"It is time to end the war in Iraq and set new priorities for America" said
Harry Brod, a MoveOn.org Political Action member. "We urge Senators Murkowski
and Stevens to pass legislation to begin redeploying American troops out of
Iraq this year and start investing to help folks who are hurting at home."
People will gather at candlelight vigils holding signs that say "Invest In
America, Not Endless War In Iraq" and "Keep 'em safe, Bring 'em home."
Vigil details:
Who: Residents of Anchorage, members of MoveOn.org, members of Alaskans for
Peace and Justice
Harry Brod, a MoveOn.org Political Action member. "We urge Senators Murkowski
and Stevens to pass legislation to begin redeploying American troops out of
Iraq this year and start investing to help folks who are hurting at home."
People will gather at candlelight vigils holding signs that say "Invest In
America, Not Endless War In Iraq" and "Keep 'em safe, Bring 'em home."
Vigil details:
Who: Residents of Anchorage, members of MoveOn.org, members of Alaskans for
Peace and Justice
Where: Outside Café Felix in the Metro Mall on Benson Blvd; procession to
Corner of Benson and New Seward
Corner of Benson and New Seward
When: Wednesday, March 19, 2008 5-6:00 PM
Excellent visuals. People gathering with candles, signs, flowers, and photos.
Excellent visuals. People gathering with candles, signs, flowers, and photos.
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Donation from VFP to Friendship Village in Vietnam
Vets,
I received the following request for donation from one of our members, Judith Moss. Let me know if you have any objections to donating the $100 she is requesting. -- Jon
I am traveling to Vietnam next month for our biennial International Board meeting and 10th anniversary celebration for Friendship Village. I am hoping VFP could donate a small sponsorship so that I might bring some gifts with me (this is importnat protocol for the Vietnamese). We have $395.00 in our account, $100.00 would be nice but any amount would be appreciated. I would tell everyone that our chapter helped! Let me know what you think.
Thanks,
Judy
Thanks,
Judy
Sunday, February 17, 2008
FUND NOTIFICATION DEPOSIT.
DR. BRIAN ADAMS
Manchester M27 5FX,
United Kingdom.
Tel:+44 70457 19965
An official notification of funds deposited in your name. This fund is already deposited with a security company in Malaysia as a family treasure / Family valuebles for security reasons.Therefore we now wish to inform you that the funds of US$15 Million has been approved for immediate delivery to you as a diplomatic relief package through the help of a diplomatic courier company.
The Requested Information is to ensure that no mistake or error is made and it should be forwarded in the manner stated below:
Your Full Name: __________________________________
Your Complete Address : __________________________
Name of City of Residence: ___________________________
Name of Closest Airport to City of Residence:__________________
Direct Telephone Number: ___________________________
Mobile Number:___ ________________________________
Fax Number:______ ________________________________
Copy of int'l passport,drivers license,or any valid ID card.with Zip Code so that there will be no error during the delivery of the funds to you in your country of residence.
Thank you and I sincerely remain
DR BRIAN ADAMS.
Manchester M27 5FX,
United Kingdom.
Tel:+44 70457 19965
An official notification of funds deposited in your name. This fund is already deposited with a security company in Malaysia as a family treasure / Family valuebles for security reasons.Therefore we now wish to inform you that the funds of US$15 Million has been approved for immediate delivery to you as a diplomatic relief package through the help of a diplomatic courier company.
The Requested Information is to ensure that no mistake or error is made and it should be forwarded in the manner stated below:
Your Full Name: __________________________________
Your Complete Address : __________________________
Name of City of Residence: ___________________________
Name of Closest Airport to City of Residence:__________________
Direct Telephone Number: ___________________________
Mobile Number:___ ________________________________
Fax Number:______ ________________________________
Copy of int'l passport,drivers license,or any valid ID card.with Zip Code so that there will be no error during the delivery of the funds to you in your country of residence.
Thank you and I sincerely remain
DR BRIAN ADAMS.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
