War Is A Lie

By David Swanson, davidswanson.org
http://www.alternet.org/story/149165/

The following is an excerpt from David Swanson’s self-published new book War is a Lie (David Swanson, 2010).

Since the Vietnam War, the United States has dropped all pretense of a military draft equally applied to all. Instead we spend billions of dollars on recruitment, increase military pay, and offer signing bonuses until enough people "voluntarily" join by signing contracts that allow the military to change the terms at will. If more troops are needed, just extend the contracts read more

News and Politics from the Left Coast

by Peter B. Collins on December 10, 2010

 PBC podcast 200 [1:25:44m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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Four Clips:
1. Obama
2. 9-11
3. War Lies
4. Wars vs. Crimes

Some fans of “War Is A Lie” have created a youth study group and are sharing what they’re doing on FaceBook.

Glen Ford, Dean Baker, and David Swanson on this audio clip:

Black Agenda Radio – 12/06/10

December 6, 2010

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http://december8thproject.com

John Lennon believed that artists can change the world, and that each of us has a responsibility to create a better future.  We are gathering creative people on the 30th anniversary of his murder, to do good. Human beings can be killed, but the power of human creativity endures.

Each participant’s name is linked to a place where you can purchase his/her work. They have pledged to donate any read more

Here’s a poster/flyer: PDF

Friday, December 17th, 2010, 6 PM
“War is a Lie”, with best-selling author David Swanson; other invited luminaries. Fellowship Hall, 1241 Cedar St. (@ Bonita) Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists.
Book talk, reception, music, followed by book signing and dancing.
$20 suggested donation (includes copy of book); $10 without book, to benefit CODEPINK Golden Gate Chapter and the BFUU.

“While Americans elect leaders whom they trust are honest, read more