Issue #52 ~ September/October 2005


Introduction  Bob Banner

summaries
Time to Apprehend Bush and the Gang   Matthew Rothschild
Amnesty International USA has called on foreign officials to apprehend Bush and Rumsfeld. Was this in your local paper?
Counter-Recruiting Efforts in SLO County   Vivian Longacre
Code Pink, the local Quakers / Friends and others have come together to work with giving alternatives to military duty.
The Tribunal Movement   Jean Gerard
Jean Gerard unveils what international tribunals have been established surrounding the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
The Games Recruiters Play: War is Fun as Hell   Sheldon Rampton
The Pentagon is developing video war games that never bother to teach people about the horrors of war but only sanitized versions.
Fascism Anyone?
The 14 Identifying Characteristics
 
  Laurence W. Britt
This is a fascinating brief read that sends chills through the spine since the 14 points appear to be so true in this country.
Santa Maria’s Counter Recruitment Campaign   James Murr
The SMPC is actively involved in countering the intense presence of military recruiters in schools. Get involved now.
A Report on the
7th International Permaculture Convergence
   Peter Bane
From around the world, permaculture leaders convene to share their latest discoveries.
BUSH Finally Arrested!   Paul K. Jamieson
A fantastic bout of fantasy that ties in so well with our “Imagine apprehending our own war criminals” theme.
Letter to the Community
about Homelessness
   Kathleen S. Ramberg
More details and compassion for SLO’s murdered homeless Sharon Ostman and what we can do about it as a community.
Car-Free Cities Conference in Hungary   Daniel Lerch
Daniel explores why pedestrian zones succeed in places and fail in the US. We need to understand why transplanting doesn’t always work.
Cars   Bill Denneen
Eco-elder Bill Denneen explores the car in its cruel blight on the landscape of America and specifically on the beaches along the coast.
Peek Beyond the Peak: Heinberg in Venice   Margaret Morris
Ms. Morris reports on Peak Oil analyst Richard Heinberg’s talk in Venice. He will be coming to SLO in February. Stay tuned.
Network of Spiritual Progressives Launched   Sally Carless
In late July Tikkun sponsored a Spiritual Activism Conference in Berkeley. This is Sally’s report.
Hope   Ocean Robbins
An excerpt transcription from Ocean Robbins speech given at the Zaca Lake Conference this summer. He is speaking in SLO.
Celebrating Cindy Sheehan while Looking Beyond...   Bob Banner
Will she go down as another celebrity whose message gets coopted by the media or send ripples to America to take back our country?
Why Indict Bush?   Code Pink
An incredible call to indict Bush on our own soil rather than Impeach or wait for the international tribunals.
Willits, CA comes to terms with Peak Oil   R. V. Scheide
Fascinating account of how a small group in Willits is working diligently to become a zone of safety and civility during the upcoming energy crisis called Peak Oil.
Latte Da! Rushing the Barista?   Amber Hudson
Who dares to rush this Barista with a wicked/artful tongue knowing what she knows about Taking Back Our Time Day?
The War Garden Victorious   Charles Pack
You thought the Victory Gardens were vitally outrageous during WWII. But did you know that we had something even more potent back in WWI, nearly 100 years ago that we need to start implementing now?
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