About David Swanson

Bestselling Author to Speak in Washington, D.C.
September 13, 2009, 6 p.m.
Busboys and Poets Restaurant / Bookstore
Washington, D.C.
Author David Swanson discusses and signs his new book, “Daybreak: Undoing the Imperial Presidency and Forming a More Perfect Union.” Daybreak is a thorough investigation of how Bush/Cheney altered the way American government works and deteriorated the Constitution and Bill of Rights. It includes clear plans for how we may reclaim read more

September 13, 2009, 6 p.m.

Busboys and Poets Restaurant / Bookstore
Washington, D.C.

Author David Swanson discusses and signs his new book, “Daybreak: Undoing the Imperial Presidency and Forming a More Perfect Union.” Daybreak is a thorough investigation of how Bush/Cheney altered the way American government works and deteriorated the Constitution and Bill of Rights. It includes clear plans for how we may reclaim democracy, declare our rights, and truly set out for a new America. — read more

David Swanson will discuss and sign his new book “Daybreak: Undoing the Imperial Presidency and Forming a More Perfect Union,” join a protest at George W. Bush’s house and participate in a live debate on whether Bush should be prosecuted for war crimes. Next stops: Kansas City, Oklahoma City, and Dallas.

Kansas City, MO
September 17, 2009

FIRST EVENT:
Discussion and book signing at
5 p.m. at
Aquarius Books
http://www.aquariusbooks.com

SECOND EVENT:
Discussion and book signing read more

By Stephen Lendman

David Swanson is co-founder of AfterDowningStreet.org and Washington Director of Democrats.com. He’s also a board member of Progressive Democrats of America, the Backbone Campaign, and Voters for Peace as well as a member of the legislative working group of United for Peace and Justice.

Subtitled “Undoing the Imperial Presidency and Forming A More Perfect Union,” Daybreak is Swanson’s first book, a timely and impressive account of presidential extremism, read more

The Urban Journal airs tonight at 8pm EST – 5pm PST on XM Ch 169, but it can be heard right now at http://www.theurbanjournal.org

Segments 1&2 David Swanson, author (Daybreak) and activist
Segment 3 Ron Kessler, author & journalist
Segment 4 Frank Del Vecchio, Amber Ready

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MORE BELOW:

By David Swanson

I got pulled over for speeding in Texas yesterday and the officer looked like the kind of guy who dreamed about using his taser. So when he asked for my license and registration, I slowly got them out and handed them over.

“Do you know why I stopped you?” he asked.

I replied, “I think I do, sir, but I think you may be looking backward a little bit.” Officer Rigveda (that was his name) looked behind him and then looked confused.

I tried to explain: “What read more

Rob Kall of OpEdNews.com talks with David Swanson, author of brand new bestseller, “Daybreak: Undoing the Imperial Presidency and Forming a More Perfect Union” — Listen. And buy the book.