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Getting through to the mainstream media about the J20 general strike
and Bush inauguration protest is essential. "Not one damn dime day"
seems to be breaking through already but we can and should do more.
Find allies and true journalists in the mainstream corporate media and
continue to forward messages to them in newer, less conventional ways.
If the mainstream press ignores this movement everyone will know it
because we are successfully spreading the word via the web, email, and
through a variety of (relatively) mainstream progressive media outlets.
This time around any lack of coverage will be glaring because we are
building so many alternative information networks (that are spreading
the j20 general strike/protest message) in an historically
unprecedented manner. Even through word of mouth (over talk radio) we
can literally call Bush's "mandate" into question if enough people are
ready to stand up, speak out, and strike -- and many obviously are.
The viral idea may be coming into it's own. Cut, paste, forward, and
repeat the best of everyone's ideas with minimal effort and everyone
can make a difference. Just the volume of protest information will be a
story and then the protest will be too.
In closing, more time-tested cliches may be in order...
If not now, when?
If not you, who?
If you don't foment revolution you can't complain.
R wrote:
> PLEASE FORWARD EVERYWHERE!
>
> The first worldwide general strike in history.
>
> Call in sick. Take a personal day.
>
> Blockade the imperial procession.
>
> Protests everywhere.
>
> MORE DIVERSE LINKS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE...
>
> Please forward this along! Inauguration protest information --
> January 20th, 2005 J20 - Anti-Inauguration Call-to-Action
>
> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: www.inaugurationmedia.org Radio
> Coordinator: Selina; 202-250-4939;
>
> sel...@riseup.net Photo and Print Coordinator: Nancy; 202-216-2817;
>
> n...@upcloseandpolitical.com All Other Inquires: Chris; 202-413-2212;
>
> chrisstr...@yahoo.com Allison; 301-949-7639; alli...@amp-photo.net
>
> Independent Media Converges to Cover Bush Inauguration
>
> We are contacting you as an important member of the independent
> media community to ask you to participate in, support or promote
> independent media coverage of the upcoming presidential inauguration
> in January.
>
> From Jan. 10 through Jan. 24, independent media makers will converge
> in the nation's capital to provide continuous coverage of the
> inauguration through video, photography, radio, print, and web
> postings.
>
> We are a group of independent media makers in Washington, DC that
> has formed to help facilitate and coordinate coverage of the
> inauguration.
>
> For more information, please visit our website at
> www.inaugurationmedia.org. A list of our needs follows at the end
> of this letter, along with information on how to join out listserves.
>
> Information about specific media projects during the inauguration
> will be available on our website in the coming weeks.
>
> If you are in the DC area or coming to town for the inauguration,
> we ask you to contact us to help coordinate independent media
> coverage.
>
> We intend to provide a media workspace with broadband Internet
> access, telephones, a limited number of computers for public use
> and Internet radio facilities. Although we will appreciate and
> request donations for use of the space, no one who legitimately
> wants to use the space to create independent media will be turned
> away.
>
> If you cannot come to Washington for the inauguration, please help
> promote and distribute the independent media that is produced. For
> example, post a link to our website on your site.
>
> Repost or re-air content produced during the inauguration. Use
> whatever forum you have to discuss and promote the independent media
> produced during the inauguration. Share this letter and the existence
> of our media center with your readership, listenership, viewership,
> fellow journalists, photographers, filmmakers, and writers. Also,
> consider sponsoring a trip to Washington for someone else who wishes
> to create media.
>
> Finally, we ask everyone to review the list of needs at the end of
> this letter and help us however you can.
>
> This year's election was won by a razor thin margin.
>
> Indeed, almost half of those who voted did not vote for Bush. The
> same was true of the last election. Despite this, the mainstream
> media provided almost no coverage of the protests and general dissent
> surrounding the 2000 inauguration. We do not want this situation
> to occur again, and we are determined to use our voices and the
> voices of others around the world to ensure that independent messages
> are heard.
>
> The success of delivering these messages depends upon how much unity
> we can create in the world of independent media. One person acting
> alone is one voice. Acting together, we are many voices, and can
> pool our resources to rise above the din of the mainstream media.
> With your assistance, we can ensure that the voice of independent
> media is heard loud and clear.
>
> Thank you for any support you can offer us.
>
> DC Inauguration Media Group
>
> ABOUT US:
>
> We are a not-for-profit coalition of independent media makers working
> on an entirely volunteer basis. Any money we receive in the form
> of contributions will go directly towards supporting the creation
> and distribution of independent media. A list of participants is
> available on our website, www.inaugurationmedia.org.
>
> LIST OF NEEDS:
>
> Financial Contributions. Please consider making a financial
> contribution of any amount. All contributions are tax-deductible
> through the DC Independent Media Center. Complete information on
> how to make on online or mail donation is listed at:
>
> dc.indymedia.org/info/disp...index.php.
>
> Equipment Donations. We are currently seeking equipment donations.
>
> Items needed include working computers (preferably P3, G3 or better);
>
> flat screen monitors; digital video cameras; 35mm or digital cameras;
>
> digital audio recorders; flatbed or negative scanners;
>
> video tapes for dubbing; digital audio tapes; hubs and routers;
>
> networking gear; table and chairs. Equipment donations can be
> tax-deductible as well.
>
> Translation Services. We need people to help translate content,
> especially in the languages of Arabic, Spanish, and French.
>
> Technical and Server Support. We need individuals with IT and
> networking skills. We are also seeking additional servers to help
> host the high volume of media we anticipate during the inauguration.
>
> Archiving Support. We need individuals to help us archive media
> produced during the inauguration.
>
> JOIN OUR LISTSERVES Please join the following listserves to
coordinate
> media coverage during the inauguration:
>
> General communication and announcements:
>
> imc...@indymedia.org (Join at
> lists.indymedia.org/mailman/...o/imc-dc)
>
> Tech coordination: imc-dc-t...@indymedia.org (Join at
> lists.indymedia.org/mailman/...-dc-tech)
>
> Video coordination: imc-dc-vi...@indymedia.org (Join at
> lists.indymedia.org/mailman/...dc-video)
>
> Audio coordination: imc-dc-au...@indymedia.org (Join at
> lists.indymedia.org/mailman/...dc-audio)
>
> Call radio talk shows and write letters to the newspapers...
>
> www.dawndc.net/events/j20_05/call.php
www.austinspokes.org/j20-org.shtml
> www.organiccollective.org www.j20pdx.net
> www.notinourname.net/archive...ions.htm
> www.counter-inaugural.org www.j20.org
> www.indybay.org/news/2004/11...8_comment.php
> www.indybay.org/news/2004/12/1708244.php
> www.globalizethis.org/article.php www.voxunion.com
> www.notinourname.net
actagainstwar.org/calendar.php
> www.unitedforpeace.org/article.php
> www.answerla.org/ www.rancor.info/
> fc.retecivica.milano.it/.../Co...biente/
> talk.environment/04223FC2-3B9ACA00-059EFD51
>
> last updated:
>
> 1/20/05
>
> The Shim Sham Maam wrote:
>
> General Strike - USA author: Fed Up General Strike Thursday January
> 20, 2005 Inauguration Day
>
> Show George II, "The W", how much we support his reign, by supporting
> a General Strike on Thursday, January 20, 2005.
>
> We must show the world that we are not satisfied with "black box"
>
> voting, where there is no paper trail of the votes cast. Over 8,000
> votes in precincts of less than 700, voting machines counting
> backwards, misallocating the votes from Kerry to Bush. Dozens and
> dozens of instances of unquestionable vote fraud aided and abetted
> by Republicans both in the Corporate world and the Political.
>
> We must show that "We the People of the united States of America"
>
> are out here, are sovereign, and that we will no longer stand by
> while our basic rights and liberties are ripped away from us like
> bloody swatches of skin.
>
> A "General Strike" means:
>
> No Economic Activity Whatsoever for examples (list not all
inclusive):
>
> =B7 NO WORKING =B7 No buying gas =B7 No buying food =B7 No fast
> food =B7 No paying bills =B7 No use of US Postal Service =B7 No
> movies, Pay-Per-View, or video game rentals =B7 No taking public
> transportation =B7 No paying of tolls (bridge, turnpike, etc.)
>
> If we all, those who do NOT support the regime of George W. Bush
> (et al), stay away from any economic activity on Inauguration Day,
> we will hurt his supporters in the most significant way - in their
> pocket books!
>
> Imagine, millions and millions of folks missing work, holding
> rallies, and not spending a dime that day (!!!). OhMyGod, the sky
> will fall!
>
> Repooplicans mobbing DC for the festivities, depending on the
> 'plebes' to be there serving them, and on Inauguration Day, everyone
> is marching to a different drum! Who will wipe their - - noses? Or
> gather laurels for them to rest upon?
>
> Of course, a person needing medical attention, or ongoing care (i.e.
>
> dialysis) is exempted.
>
> Otherwise, we need to Shut the Country Down on Inauguration Day!
> Get your family, your friends, your co-workers - women, men, black,
> brown, WHATEVER! It doesn't matter your background; if you value
> your freedom, and want to resist the fascists who are taking control,
> STRIKE!
>
> Strike! Strike! Strike! Strike! Strike! Strike!
>
> Strike! Strike!
>
> =20 reposted from Portland Indymedia
>
> J20 FLASHMOBS #1 Bush Contributor Exxon/Mobil 01.Jan.2005 20:01
>
> Depending on the number of participants in your city, two or more
> flashmobs could descend on various locations and then converge with
> the main counter-inaugural protest (before moving elsewhere).
>
> Esso/Exxon/Mobil provides an internationally unifying group of
> landmarks and could provide a clear link between Bush, corporations,
> oil, war, and the system in general.
>
> Flashmobs could be a great way to rally the troops. It may not be
> easy but it's also not to late (and might be fun) -- so get busy,
> get active, get revolting!
>
> www.flashmob.com/faq.html xflashmobs.com/faq.asp
> www.pacificenvironment.org/stop...mobil
>
> ===== NUREMBERG CHARTER, Section 2, Article 6:
>
> . . . (a) CRIMES AGAINST PEACE: namely, planning, preparation,
initiation or waging of a war of aggression, or a war in violation of
international treaties, agreements or assurances, or participation in a
common plan or conspiracy for the accomplishment of any of the
foregoing;
>
> (b) WAR CRIMES . . . Such violations shall include, but not be
> limited to . . . murder or ill-treatment of prisoners of war . .
> , killing of hostages, plunder of public or private property, wanton
> destruction of cities, towns or villages, or devastation not
justified
> by military necessity . . .
>
> . . . AND TO THINK HANS BLIX ASKED FOR TWO MORE MONTHS. . .
>
> Iraq Body Count:
>
> www.iraqbodycount.net/
>
> Iraq Coalition Body Count:
>
> icasualties.org/oif/
>
> GEORGE BUSH AND MEMBERS OF HIS GOVERNMENT ARE WAR CRIMINALS! IMPEACH
> BUSH NOW! STOP THE NEO-CON WAR MACHINE! RESIST WAR TAXATION!
>
> www.nwtrcc.org HAUL BUSH AND HIS PROFITEERS BEFORE THE ICC!
and Bush inauguration protest is essential. "Not one damn dime day"
seems to be breaking through already but we can and should do more.
Find allies and true journalists in the mainstream corporate media and
continue to forward messages to them in newer, less conventional ways.
If the mainstream press ignores this movement everyone will know it
because we are successfully spreading the word via the web, email, and
through a variety of (relatively) mainstream progressive media outlets.
This time around any lack of coverage will be glaring because we are
building so many alternative information networks (that are spreading
the j20 general strike/protest message) in an historically
unprecedented manner. Even through word of mouth (over talk radio) we
can literally call Bush's "mandate" into question if enough people are
ready to stand up, speak out, and strike -- and many obviously are.
The viral idea may be coming into it's own. Cut, paste, forward, and
repeat the best of everyone's ideas with minimal effort and everyone
can make a difference. Just the volume of protest information will be a
story and then the protest will be too.
In closing, more time-tested cliches may be in order...
If not now, when?
If not you, who?
If you don't foment revolution you can't complain.
R wrote:
> PLEASE FORWARD EVERYWHERE!
>
> The first worldwide general strike in history.
>
> Call in sick. Take a personal day.
>
> Blockade the imperial procession.
>
> Protests everywhere.
>
> MORE DIVERSE LINKS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE...
>
> Please forward this along! Inauguration protest information --
> January 20th, 2005 J20 - Anti-Inauguration Call-to-Action
>
> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: www.inaugurationmedia.org Radio
> Coordinator: Selina; 202-250-4939;
>
> sel...@riseup.net Photo and Print Coordinator: Nancy; 202-216-2817;
>
> n...@upcloseandpolitical.com All Other Inquires: Chris; 202-413-2212;
>
> chrisstr...@yahoo.com Allison; 301-949-7639; alli...@amp-photo.net
>
> Independent Media Converges to Cover Bush Inauguration
>
> We are contacting you as an important member of the independent
> media community to ask you to participate in, support or promote
> independent media coverage of the upcoming presidential inauguration
> in January.
>
> From Jan. 10 through Jan. 24, independent media makers will converge
> in the nation's capital to provide continuous coverage of the
> inauguration through video, photography, radio, print, and web
> postings.
>
> We are a group of independent media makers in Washington, DC that
> has formed to help facilitate and coordinate coverage of the
> inauguration.
>
> For more information, please visit our website at
> www.inaugurationmedia.org. A list of our needs follows at the end
> of this letter, along with information on how to join out listserves.
>
> Information about specific media projects during the inauguration
> will be available on our website in the coming weeks.
>
> If you are in the DC area or coming to town for the inauguration,
> we ask you to contact us to help coordinate independent media
> coverage.
>
> We intend to provide a media workspace with broadband Internet
> access, telephones, a limited number of computers for public use
> and Internet radio facilities. Although we will appreciate and
> request donations for use of the space, no one who legitimately
> wants to use the space to create independent media will be turned
> away.
>
> If you cannot come to Washington for the inauguration, please help
> promote and distribute the independent media that is produced. For
> example, post a link to our website on your site.
>
> Repost or re-air content produced during the inauguration. Use
> whatever forum you have to discuss and promote the independent media
> produced during the inauguration. Share this letter and the existence
> of our media center with your readership, listenership, viewership,
> fellow journalists, photographers, filmmakers, and writers. Also,
> consider sponsoring a trip to Washington for someone else who wishes
> to create media.
>
> Finally, we ask everyone to review the list of needs at the end of
> this letter and help us however you can.
>
> This year's election was won by a razor thin margin.
>
> Indeed, almost half of those who voted did not vote for Bush. The
> same was true of the last election. Despite this, the mainstream
> media provided almost no coverage of the protests and general dissent
> surrounding the 2000 inauguration. We do not want this situation
> to occur again, and we are determined to use our voices and the
> voices of others around the world to ensure that independent messages
> are heard.
>
> The success of delivering these messages depends upon how much unity
> we can create in the world of independent media. One person acting
> alone is one voice. Acting together, we are many voices, and can
> pool our resources to rise above the din of the mainstream media.
> With your assistance, we can ensure that the voice of independent
> media is heard loud and clear.
>
> Thank you for any support you can offer us.
>
> DC Inauguration Media Group
>
> ABOUT US:
>
> We are a not-for-profit coalition of independent media makers working
> on an entirely volunteer basis. Any money we receive in the form
> of contributions will go directly towards supporting the creation
> and distribution of independent media. A list of participants is
> available on our website, www.inaugurationmedia.org.
>
> LIST OF NEEDS:
>
> Financial Contributions. Please consider making a financial
> contribution of any amount. All contributions are tax-deductible
> through the DC Independent Media Center. Complete information on
> how to make on online or mail donation is listed at:
>
> dc.indymedia.org/info/disp...index.php.
>
> Equipment Donations. We are currently seeking equipment donations.
>
> Items needed include working computers (preferably P3, G3 or better);
>
> flat screen monitors; digital video cameras; 35mm or digital cameras;
>
> digital audio recorders; flatbed or negative scanners;
>
> video tapes for dubbing; digital audio tapes; hubs and routers;
>
> networking gear; table and chairs. Equipment donations can be
> tax-deductible as well.
>
> Translation Services. We need people to help translate content,
> especially in the languages of Arabic, Spanish, and French.
>
> Technical and Server Support. We need individuals with IT and
> networking skills. We are also seeking additional servers to help
> host the high volume of media we anticipate during the inauguration.
>
> Archiving Support. We need individuals to help us archive media
> produced during the inauguration.
>
> JOIN OUR LISTSERVES Please join the following listserves to
coordinate
> media coverage during the inauguration:
>
> General communication and announcements:
>
> imc...@indymedia.org (Join at
> lists.indymedia.org/mailman/...o/imc-dc)
>
> Tech coordination: imc-dc-t...@indymedia.org (Join at
> lists.indymedia.org/mailman/...-dc-tech)
>
> Video coordination: imc-dc-vi...@indymedia.org (Join at
> lists.indymedia.org/mailman/...dc-video)
>
> Audio coordination: imc-dc-au...@indymedia.org (Join at
> lists.indymedia.org/mailman/...dc-audio)
>
> Call radio talk shows and write letters to the newspapers...
>
> www.dawndc.net/events/j20_05/call.php
www.austinspokes.org/j20-org.shtml
> www.organiccollective.org www.j20pdx.net
> www.notinourname.net/archive...ions.htm
> www.counter-inaugural.org www.j20.org
> www.indybay.org/news/2004/11...8_comment.php
> www.indybay.org/news/2004/12/1708244.php
> www.globalizethis.org/article.php www.voxunion.com
> www.notinourname.net
actagainstwar.org/calendar.php
> www.unitedforpeace.org/article.php
> www.answerla.org/ www.rancor.info/
> fc.retecivica.milano.it/.../Co...biente/
> talk.environment/04223FC2-3B9ACA00-059EFD51
>
> last updated:
>
> 1/20/05
>
> The Shim Sham Maam wrote:
>
> General Strike - USA author: Fed Up General Strike Thursday January
> 20, 2005 Inauguration Day
>
> Show George II, "The W", how much we support his reign, by supporting
> a General Strike on Thursday, January 20, 2005.
>
> We must show the world that we are not satisfied with "black box"
>
> voting, where there is no paper trail of the votes cast. Over 8,000
> votes in precincts of less than 700, voting machines counting
> backwards, misallocating the votes from Kerry to Bush. Dozens and
> dozens of instances of unquestionable vote fraud aided and abetted
> by Republicans both in the Corporate world and the Political.
>
> We must show that "We the People of the united States of America"
>
> are out here, are sovereign, and that we will no longer stand by
> while our basic rights and liberties are ripped away from us like
> bloody swatches of skin.
>
> A "General Strike" means:
>
> No Economic Activity Whatsoever for examples (list not all
inclusive):
>
> =B7 NO WORKING =B7 No buying gas =B7 No buying food =B7 No fast
> food =B7 No paying bills =B7 No use of US Postal Service =B7 No
> movies, Pay-Per-View, or video game rentals =B7 No taking public
> transportation =B7 No paying of tolls (bridge, turnpike, etc.)
>
> If we all, those who do NOT support the regime of George W. Bush
> (et al), stay away from any economic activity on Inauguration Day,
> we will hurt his supporters in the most significant way - in their
> pocket books!
>
> Imagine, millions and millions of folks missing work, holding
> rallies, and not spending a dime that day (!!!). OhMyGod, the sky
> will fall!
>
> Repooplicans mobbing DC for the festivities, depending on the
> 'plebes' to be there serving them, and on Inauguration Day, everyone
> is marching to a different drum! Who will wipe their - - noses? Or
> gather laurels for them to rest upon?
>
> Of course, a person needing medical attention, or ongoing care (i.e.
>
> dialysis) is exempted.
>
> Otherwise, we need to Shut the Country Down on Inauguration Day!
> Get your family, your friends, your co-workers - women, men, black,
> brown, WHATEVER! It doesn't matter your background; if you value
> your freedom, and want to resist the fascists who are taking control,
> STRIKE!
>
> Strike! Strike! Strike! Strike! Strike! Strike!
>
> Strike! Strike!
>
> =20 reposted from Portland Indymedia
>
> J20 FLASHMOBS #1 Bush Contributor Exxon/Mobil 01.Jan.2005 20:01
>
> Depending on the number of participants in your city, two or more
> flashmobs could descend on various locations and then converge with
> the main counter-inaugural protest (before moving elsewhere).
>
> Esso/Exxon/Mobil provides an internationally unifying group of
> landmarks and could provide a clear link between Bush, corporations,
> oil, war, and the system in general.
>
> Flashmobs could be a great way to rally the troops. It may not be
> easy but it's also not to late (and might be fun) -- so get busy,
> get active, get revolting!
>
> www.flashmob.com/faq.html xflashmobs.com/faq.asp
> www.pacificenvironment.org/stop...mobil
>
> ===== NUREMBERG CHARTER, Section 2, Article 6:
>
> . . . (a) CRIMES AGAINST PEACE: namely, planning, preparation,
initiation or waging of a war of aggression, or a war in violation of
international treaties, agreements or assurances, or participation in a
common plan or conspiracy for the accomplishment of any of the
foregoing;
>
> (b) WAR CRIMES . . . Such violations shall include, but not be
> limited to . . . murder or ill-treatment of prisoners of war . .
> , killing of hostages, plunder of public or private property, wanton
> destruction of cities, towns or villages, or devastation not
justified
> by military necessity . . .
>
> . . . AND TO THINK HANS BLIX ASKED FOR TWO MORE MONTHS. . .
>
> Iraq Body Count:
>
> www.iraqbodycount.net/
>
> Iraq Coalition Body Count:
>
> icasualties.org/oif/
>
> GEORGE BUSH AND MEMBERS OF HIS GOVERNMENT ARE WAR CRIMINALS! IMPEACH
> BUSH NOW! STOP THE NEO-CON WAR MACHINE! RESIST WAR TAXATION!
>
> www.nwtrcc.org HAUL BUSH AND HIS PROFITEERS BEFORE THE ICC!
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