December 2009

War and Military Spending Means Fewer Jobs, Perriello Claims Opposite

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By David Swanson

The evidence is clear that there is nothing Congress can do to produce fewer jobs than borrowing money and spending it on wars and the military. Even cutting taxes produces more jobs. Investing in nonviolent industries, in education, in energy, in transportation, in infrastructure produces more jobs and does more for the economy.

But my representative, Tom Perriello, said in an Email today:

I supported the Defense Appropriations Bill, which also included three of my requests for read more

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Resolutions, Not Hopes

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By David Swanson

I resolve to do everything in my ability, while preserving my power to continue in future years, to reverse the destruction of the environment, the proliferation of weapons and wars, and the concentration of wealth.

I resolve neither to panic nor to behave as if we have a moment to lose.

I resolve neither to be gratuitously rude nor to value politeness above life-saving actions.

I resolve not to discriminate for or against elected officials or candidates on the basis of political read more

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David Swanson in Palm Beach FL

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Palm Beach, FL

January 25, 2010

David Swanson will discuss and sign copies of “Daybreak: Undoing the Imperial Presidency and Forming a More Perfect Union”

7:30 p.m. at
The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, Inc.
701 Okeechobee Boulevard
West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Sponsored by:
The Palm Beach Florida Democratic Club

FREE and OPEN to the Public

CONTACT THE ORGANIZER:
Anthony Jordan
tonyjordan57 at hotmail dot com

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How's Howard Dean Doing?

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By David Swanson

When someone you’ve always considered over-rated and unhelpful does something right, and when someone you’ve had disagreements with points it out, it’s worth noting. So here is a link to David Sirota on Howard Dean.

Sirota even gets right that Dean has progressed over the years. But what I think is worth preserving from recent memories is that Dean helped exclude single-payer from the debate. He limited the range of options to the point where very little room read more

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New Cold Type Reader

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Issue 41

64 Pages: WHAT WOULD MUHAMMAD ALI SAY ABOUT OBAMA’S WAR? Dave Zirin has the answer. Plus: Writing history in the streets; a tale of two wall; two book excerpts; Tony Blair: war criminal; unchecked globalisation and its threat to culture; are Israelis spies infiltrating your airport?; why Benjamin Dangl will never buy a Kindle. And much more

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David Swanson and Rebecca Schneider in Phoenix

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Phoenix, AZ
January 17, 2010

Please join us for a major fundraising event on Sunday, January 17, 2010, to benefit Rebecca Schneider for Congress, 2010.

David Swanson will discuss and sign copies of “Daybreak: Undoing the Imperial Presidency and Forming a More Perfect Union”

Rebecca Schneider, Democratic Candidate, AZ CD 6, will speak as well, and the event will raise funds for her campaign.

Enjoy a gourmet buffet dinner at the beautiful Windemere Hotel and Conference Center, 5750 East read more

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California Book Events: David Swanson

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David Swanson will discuss and sign his new book “Daybreak: Undoing the Imperial Presidency and Forming a More Perfect Union.”
http://tinyurl.com/daybreakbook

Jan. 13 Santa Rosa, CA
Jan. 14, 15 San Diego, CA
Jan. 16 Van Nuys and Ventura, CA

Santa Rosa, CA
January 13, 2010
6:30 or 7:00 p.m.
CONTACT THE ORGANIZER:
Anna Givens
Progressive Democrats Sonoma County
707-545-6286
anna at pdsonoma dot org

San Diego, CA
January 14-15, 2009
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David Swanson and David Rovics in Oregon

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Oregon in January: David Swanson and David Rovics

Jan. 6 Portland, OR
Jan. 7 Newport, OR
Jan. 8 Corvallis, OR

David Swanson speaking about his new book “Daybreak: Undoing the Imperial Presidency and Forming a More Perfect Union.”
https://davidswanson.org/book

Portland, OR, January 6, 2010
7:30 p.m. at Powells
Burnside & 11th
Portland, OR
http://www.powells.com/events
CONTACT ORGANIZER:
Barbara Ellis
barbaragellis at earthlink dot net

Newport, OR, January 7, 2010
5:30 p.m.
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David Swanson Book Event in Seattle WA

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David Swanson speaking about his new book “Daybreak: Undoing the Imperial Presidency and Forming a More Perfect Union.”
https://davidswanson.org/book

Seattle, WA, January 5, 2010
7:30 – 9pm
Downstairs at Town Hall; enter on Seneca Street.
Advance tickets are $5 at www.brownpapertickets.com or 800/838-3006, or at the door beginning at 6:30 pm. Town Hall members receive priority seating.
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