Get Out and Vote

Date: November 02, 2008 at 19:42:23
From: Voters for Peace, []
Subject: Get Out and Vote

November 2, 2008

The day has arrived - get out and vote.

Peace voters make up a majority of Americans. One way to show our political power is voting. We have a variety of candidates to choose from. Exercise your right and get out and vote.

Many feared an October surprise. We've actually had several. In the last few weeks the U.S. has attacked Pakistan more than 20 times, killing scores of civilians. Last week, the U.S. attacked Syria, also killing civilians. U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan, where the war is escalating, have also killed many civilians - sometimes the U.S. military leadership has even apologized. In Iraq, the U.S. is unable to reach agreement on a Status of Forces Agreement because the Iraqi's really want the U.S. to leave, and the Bush administration really does not want to leave. In Iran, the U.S. continues to fund what our leaders would describe as terrorist attacks in an effort to change the leadership of Iran. All of these military endeavors are creating a much wider war that stretches across the Middle East into Afghanistan. It is interesting that this escalation of conflict did not create an October surprise that was a highlight in the final weeks of the presidential campaign.

No doubt, the wars were dwarfed by the failing economy. The economy is forcing Americans to face reality. One reality that is dawning that the U.S. cannot afford to re-make its economy and continue wars on multiple fronts as well as the gigantic defense budget. Rep. Barney Frank, the chairman of the House Banking Committee, is calling for a 25% cut in defense spending.

Change is in the air. Circumstances will force change beyond where any of the candidates are currently promising. Our job now is to show that peace voters vote as this is one measure of our political power. After the election we will be pushing whoever is elected to rapidly end the Iraq war, focus on non-military solutions in Afghanistan, emphasize diplomacy over militarism and re-think the defense budget.

But for now - get out and vote.

Sincerely,
Kevin Zeese
Executive Director

P.S. If you have any questions about how the election is being administered or want to report problems on Election Day visit our democracy project www.TrueVote.US.

Take the VotersForPeace Pledge! "I will only vote for or support federal candidates who make a speedy end to the war in Iraq, and preventing any future war of aggression, a public position in his or her campaign."

VotersForPeace is a nonpartisan organization that does not support or oppose candidates for office.

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