BrianH
11-08-2007, 07:00 AM
There's an exciting day coming up in Des Moines this Saturday with most of the Democratic Presidential Candidates attending a full day of activities. So the media will be there in droves. BUT the extraordinary thing is the Iowa Democratic Party has so far chosen not to invite the two anti-war candidates Dennis Kucinich and Senator Mike Gravel for their gala dinner and debate on Saturday evening.
There is certain to be large numbers of protestors of this decision outside the event at (appropriately enough) the Veteran's Memorial Auditorium. Especially as the candidates enter the building between 5 and 7 pm. This is a media opportunity for us -- to wave Ron Paul signs and get some national media attention for the TV cameras. Our message is simply to have Ron Paul's name in front of the TV cameras whenever the opportunity presents itself. But we also have the 95th Division's Soldier of the Year for 2006 with us to campaign for Ron Paul. Since receiving his award he became disillusioned with the war in Iraq because it was not declared by Congress as required by the Constitution. Not long after receiving the award he was discharged from the army because of his views and he would like to speak to the media there and do all he can to promote Ron Paul's message of a the great need to follow the constitution. If any of you would like to speak for your candidate to the media there, or simply be there to hold signs this is very vital.
There is also an opportunity to network amongst the attendees at the Farmers Union summit - from 10am to 5pm. I understand there will be a Ron Paul booth there and we can support by talking to attendees and distributing literature.
Getting Ron Paul more attention in the media is so vitally important so your support for this would be much appreciated.
So please let me know by e-mail at ronpaulrocks@mac.com if you'd like to attend either or both of these events. More details below.
Brian
Dr. Brian Horsfield
Organizer, Ron Paul MeetUp Group, Fairfield Iowa
E-mail: ronpaulrocks@mac.com
http://ronpaul.meetup.com/267
http://www.myspace.com/ronpaul_liberty
AN INVITATION
http://www.progressiveconvergence.com/Press-release-Iowa-open-speak.htm
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH ALL DAY IN DES MOINES
EVENT #1
IOWA FARMER'S UNION PRESIDENTIAL SUMMIT
WHO : Sustainable, organic agriculture farmers' union and presidential candidates
WHAT: A full day of confirmed speakers: Hillary Clinton, Chris Dodd, John Edwards, Barack Obama, and more and sit down lunch.
WHERE: Downtown Marriott Hotel, 700 Grand Avenue, DesMoines
WHEN: This Saturday, Nov. 10th. 10:00-5:00 ,
*Natural pork lunch and vegetables provided by Neiman Ranch and farmer members. Indoor Swimming Pool. Tickets $20.00 at the door.
Ron Paul; Dennis Kucinich; Iowa Health Freedom Coalition; Radish Magazine and Buy Fresh Buy local welcome all supporters to come and be seen, heard and ask questions of the candidates.
FOLLOWED BY
EVENT #2
Iowa "Open Speak" Vigil following and leaving from the Iowa Farmer's Union Presidential Summit , Marriott Hotel
WHO: Democratic voters, Kucinich and Gravel supporters, Republicans, Independents
WHAT: An organized vigil against censorship of nationally recognized candidates
WHERE: Veterans Memorial Auditorium, main entrance (5 minutes from the Marriott)
WHEN: Saturday evening, November 10th. Gathering at 5:00-7:00 Main entrance
*Note: Those who are attending the first event will gather at the Marriott and walk in groups to the Veterans Memorial Auditorium, main entrance.
Iowa Democratic Party censors candidates: On Saturday, November 10, the National Coalition of Organized Women (NCOW) joins interested Iowans at a rally in front of the main entrance of the Veterans Auditorium in Des Moines. This 5:00-7:00PM vigil precedes the Jackson Jefferson fundraiser dinner featuring six presidential candidates Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, John Edwards, Chris Dodd, Bill Richardson Joe Biden, The party has yet to invite Ohio Congressman Dennis Kucinich and Mike Gravel, a former Alaska governor and Senator Mike Gravel.
Why did the Iowa Democratic Party adopt a criterion that excludes these nationally recognized presidential candidates? Rep. Kucinich and Gravel support the policy changes on the Iraq war and health care that Iowa Democrats specifically envisioned in the November 2006 Democratic election sweep.
Eileen Dannemann, the acting director of NCOW says, "These are the voices of American grassroots, at its feisty best, struggling to be heard yet deliberately pre-empted by those Iowan leaders who are supposed to represent Democracy. It is uncharacteristic of Iowa , the education state that encourages intellectual debate and academic freedom to tolerate this kind of censorship. Iowa 's heart and hospitality, its open door, has made Iowa the political lightening rod of the nation"
Join the rally to find out why the Iowa Democratic leadership would "close the barn doors before the dance starts!"
--
Regards,
Eileen Dannemann
former director, National Coalition of Organized Women (NCOW)
www.ProgressiveConvergence.com
917 804-0786
There is certain to be large numbers of protestors of this decision outside the event at (appropriately enough) the Veteran's Memorial Auditorium. Especially as the candidates enter the building between 5 and 7 pm. This is a media opportunity for us -- to wave Ron Paul signs and get some national media attention for the TV cameras. Our message is simply to have Ron Paul's name in front of the TV cameras whenever the opportunity presents itself. But we also have the 95th Division's Soldier of the Year for 2006 with us to campaign for Ron Paul. Since receiving his award he became disillusioned with the war in Iraq because it was not declared by Congress as required by the Constitution. Not long after receiving the award he was discharged from the army because of his views and he would like to speak to the media there and do all he can to promote Ron Paul's message of a the great need to follow the constitution. If any of you would like to speak for your candidate to the media there, or simply be there to hold signs this is very vital.
There is also an opportunity to network amongst the attendees at the Farmers Union summit - from 10am to 5pm. I understand there will be a Ron Paul booth there and we can support by talking to attendees and distributing literature.
Getting Ron Paul more attention in the media is so vitally important so your support for this would be much appreciated.
So please let me know by e-mail at ronpaulrocks@mac.com if you'd like to attend either or both of these events. More details below.
Brian
Dr. Brian Horsfield
Organizer, Ron Paul MeetUp Group, Fairfield Iowa
E-mail: ronpaulrocks@mac.com
http://ronpaul.meetup.com/267
http://www.myspace.com/ronpaul_liberty
AN INVITATION
http://www.progressiveconvergence.com/Press-release-Iowa-open-speak.htm
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH ALL DAY IN DES MOINES
EVENT #1
IOWA FARMER'S UNION PRESIDENTIAL SUMMIT
WHO : Sustainable, organic agriculture farmers' union and presidential candidates
WHAT: A full day of confirmed speakers: Hillary Clinton, Chris Dodd, John Edwards, Barack Obama, and more and sit down lunch.
WHERE: Downtown Marriott Hotel, 700 Grand Avenue, DesMoines
WHEN: This Saturday, Nov. 10th. 10:00-5:00 ,
*Natural pork lunch and vegetables provided by Neiman Ranch and farmer members. Indoor Swimming Pool. Tickets $20.00 at the door.
Ron Paul; Dennis Kucinich; Iowa Health Freedom Coalition; Radish Magazine and Buy Fresh Buy local welcome all supporters to come and be seen, heard and ask questions of the candidates.
FOLLOWED BY
EVENT #2
Iowa "Open Speak" Vigil following and leaving from the Iowa Farmer's Union Presidential Summit , Marriott Hotel
WHO: Democratic voters, Kucinich and Gravel supporters, Republicans, Independents
WHAT: An organized vigil against censorship of nationally recognized candidates
WHERE: Veterans Memorial Auditorium, main entrance (5 minutes from the Marriott)
WHEN: Saturday evening, November 10th. Gathering at 5:00-7:00 Main entrance
*Note: Those who are attending the first event will gather at the Marriott and walk in groups to the Veterans Memorial Auditorium, main entrance.
Iowa Democratic Party censors candidates: On Saturday, November 10, the National Coalition of Organized Women (NCOW) joins interested Iowans at a rally in front of the main entrance of the Veterans Auditorium in Des Moines. This 5:00-7:00PM vigil precedes the Jackson Jefferson fundraiser dinner featuring six presidential candidates Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, John Edwards, Chris Dodd, Bill Richardson Joe Biden, The party has yet to invite Ohio Congressman Dennis Kucinich and Mike Gravel, a former Alaska governor and Senator Mike Gravel.
Why did the Iowa Democratic Party adopt a criterion that excludes these nationally recognized presidential candidates? Rep. Kucinich and Gravel support the policy changes on the Iraq war and health care that Iowa Democrats specifically envisioned in the November 2006 Democratic election sweep.
Eileen Dannemann, the acting director of NCOW says, "These are the voices of American grassroots, at its feisty best, struggling to be heard yet deliberately pre-empted by those Iowan leaders who are supposed to represent Democracy. It is uncharacteristic of Iowa , the education state that encourages intellectual debate and academic freedom to tolerate this kind of censorship. Iowa 's heart and hospitality, its open door, has made Iowa the political lightening rod of the nation"
Join the rally to find out why the Iowa Democratic leadership would "close the barn doors before the dance starts!"
--
Regards,
Eileen Dannemann
former director, National Coalition of Organized Women (NCOW)
www.ProgressiveConvergence.com
917 804-0786