President Obama has arrived in Arizona to speak about his plan regarding the foreclosure cramming plan (crisis) which has slammed Arizona.It has been unofficially stated Az is #3 in foreclosures nationally so why not meet the people of Insane McCain's state to get the public involved in a conversation of what is next ad how do we recover?????
I watched President Obama walk off Air Force One just before 5pm on all local news outlets.I ran out to the hotel to make sure the motorcade got a glimpse of my banner that says" Bring Our Troops Home Now" Get US Out of Iraq!!Somehow i just got into the city of Paradise Valley ahead of the street closures.The police were right behind me closing the street from the highway about 20th street. Parked the car quick fast in a hurry....ran up to the corner just east of Tatum ..i was a moment to late the motorcade had entered another entrance.Darn it i just missed Obama on the hometown turf!!!!!!!!!!!oh well i went to the main entrance ad stood with my banner for 2 hours ....the secret service came over to me 2x after the hotel staff told me permission has been granted to be on the sidewalk.I just stayed there ........no sign of the prez!
till tomorrow...........
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Citizen Diplomacy trip to Gaza
A three-person delegation from the peace group CODEPINK just returned from Gaza, entering through the Egyptian border at Rafah. We were able, in a short period of time, to see the terrible devastation and meet with human rights, medical, and women’s organizations. We found the people of Gaza very anxious to have foreign delegations come to learn about their plight and push for an end to the blockade. That is why we are organizing a delegation to return to Gaza in time for International Women’s Day, March 8. The March delegation will be hosted by the Women’s Division of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA).
There is always the possibility that the Egyptian government won’t let us cross the border. In that case, we plan to set up an encampment near the border to call attention to the need to open the borders and end the siege of Gaza. See more details below. For more information or to sign up, contact gaza.codepink@gmail.com or call Nancy Mancias at 415-342-6409. We hope you will join us! Sincerely, Medea Benjamin Humanitarian Delegation to Gaza for International Women's Day: Pay Tribute to the Women of GazaMarch 5, 2009 - March 12, 2009 Itinerary: Meet up in Cairo, Egypt, on March 5 Travel to Gaza on March 6 Meetings and programs in Gaza on March 7-10 Return to Cairo on March 11 International delegates return home on March 12 Cost: $600 from Cairo, includes transportation, lodging, translation, program, some meals, and contributions to local groups. Scholarships are available. Program: Meetings with UN and government officials, local women (including victims of Israeli violence), humanitarian and development agencies, journalists, health workers, and political analysts. Visit areas devastated by Israeli attacks.
Purpose of the trip: Provide support to women and women's organizations in Gaza; exert pressure on United States, Egyptian, and Israeli governments to lift the blockade and promote peace and human rights in the region. Organizers: The trip is organized by CODEPINK: Women for Peace and will be led by CODEPINK cofounders Medea Benjamin and Jodie Evans. Sponsoring groups include National Congress of Black Women, Global Exchange, Voices for Creative Nonviolence, American Muslim Voice, and Women's Intercultural Network.
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There is always the possibility that the Egyptian government won’t let us cross the border. In that case, we plan to set up an encampment near the border to call attention to the need to open the borders and end the siege of Gaza. See more details below. For more information or to sign up, contact gaza.codepink@gmail.com or call Nancy Mancias at 415-342-6409. We hope you will join us! Sincerely, Medea Benjamin Humanitarian Delegation to Gaza for International Women's Day: Pay Tribute to the Women of GazaMarch 5, 2009 - March 12, 2009 Itinerary: Meet up in Cairo, Egypt, on March 5 Travel to Gaza on March 6 Meetings and programs in Gaza on March 7-10 Return to Cairo on March 11 International delegates return home on March 12 Cost: $600 from Cairo, includes transportation, lodging, translation, program, some meals, and contributions to local groups. Scholarships are available. Program: Meetings with UN and government officials, local women (including victims of Israeli violence), humanitarian and development agencies, journalists, health workers, and political analysts. Visit areas devastated by Israeli attacks.
Purpose of the trip: Provide support to women and women's organizations in Gaza; exert pressure on United States, Egyptian, and Israeli governments to lift the blockade and promote peace and human rights in the region. Organizers: The trip is organized by CODEPINK: Women for Peace and will be led by CODEPINK cofounders Medea Benjamin and Jodie Evans. Sponsoring groups include National Congress of Black Women, Global Exchange, Voices for Creative Nonviolence, American Muslim Voice, and Women's Intercultural Network.
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