Malu 'Aina

“War is a Racket”

Marine Corps Major General Smedley Butler

     “War is a Racket.” True in 1935, and true in 2023. I highly recommend reading the book entitled “War is a Racket” by General Smedley Butler, a two-time Medal of Honor recipient. In his 1960 farewell address to the nation, US president and another former General, Dwight David Eisenhower, warned of the growing danger of the US MILITARY INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX (MIC). That danger has continued to grow. Today, 65 cents of every federal tax dollar goes to the US War Machine. That leaves only 35 cents of every tax dollar for everything else. The world is now facing possible human extinction from the growing threats of nuclear war and climate disaster. The US War Machine (MIC) is the elephant in the room fueling both existential threats to life on planet Earth. There seems to be no limit to what the US Empire will do in its attempt to maintain global domination. It is up to “we the people” to step up and act now before it is too late! Never give up! Every action matters!

Defuse Nuclear War & Climate Catastrophe!

‘The World Is at Stake’: Defuse Nuclear War Kicks Off Nationwide Week of Action

Demilitarize Hawaii – one of the most militarized places on the planet.

Compost the Military Industrial Complex (MIC), also labeled the

Military-Industrial-Congressional-Intelligence-Media-Academia-Think-Tank complex (MICIMATT) by former CIA officer Ray McGovern.

1 . Mourn all victims of violence. 2. Reject violence & war as solutions. 3. Defend civil liberties.
       4. Oppose all discrimination: anti-Islamic, anti-Semitic, anti-Hawaiian, anti-Black, anti-Asian, anti-Russian, anti-LGBTQ, etc. 5. Seek peace through peaceful means and work for justice in Hawai`i and around the world.

Malu ‘Aina Center for Non-violent Education & Action

P.O. Box 489 Ola’a (Kurtistown), Hawai’i 96760

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September 29,  2023, Hilo Peace Vigil leaflet – week 1148– Fridays 3:30-5 PM downtown Post Office

Join the Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, Hilo Peace Vigil in solidarity. 3:30-5 PM at the Downtown Hilo Post Office.  Please spread the word.  Mahalo.

Jim

 

Dear cosponsors and organizers,

 

Common Dreams has published a news article about Defuse Nuclear War week getting started:

 

‘The World Is at Stake’: Defuse Nuclear War Kicks Off Nationwide Week of Action

 

 

The current list of actions is here:

Defuse Nuclear War Sept. 24-30, 2023 Week of Action

 

Much appreciation for all you’re doing!

— Norman

Photos of International Peace Day (Sept. 21, 2023) at Pohakuloa

Mahalo to Lynda Lovon for these photos.

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Jim Albertini Malu 'Aina Center For Non-violent Education & Action P.O. Box 489 Ola'a (Kurtistown) Hawai'i 96760
Phone 808-966-7622 Email ja@malu-aina.org Visit us on the web at www.malu-aina.org

Sept. 21, 2023, International Day of Peace!

A small group gathered at 10 AM at Gil Kahele Park in the center of Hawaii Island for a dedication of a Rotary Club Peace pole –“May Peace Prevail on Earth.”  Then an even smaller group stood from 10:30 to noon outside the main gate of Pohakuloa Toxic Area (PTA) with banners and signs –“Stop Bombing Pohakuloa, Cancel Pohakuloa Lease, Make Hawaii & the Pacific Nuclear Free, Ban DU Weapons, etc.”

Two of those participating were Jack and Felice Cohen-Joppa, from Tucson, Arizona, founders and editors of The Nuclear Resister.  Check out nukeresister.org.  Jack and Felice will speak at a Malu ‘Aina Peace Organizing meeting on Monday, Sept. 25th from 6:30 – 7:15 PM at the Kea’au Community Center.  All are welcome.

Jack & Felice blocking the road to the Nevada Nuclear Test site

At the Sept. 21st International Day of Peace gathering outside PTA, Jack and Felice held a banner saying “Stop Bombing Pohakuloa” and Felice also held a sign saying “Ban DU Weapons.”

Malu ‘Aina has peace organizing meetings on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month from 6 – 8 PM at the Keaau Community Center and Friday weekly Peace Vigils from 3:30 – 5 PM at the downtown Hilo Post Office.  Please pass the word and participate whenever you can.  Mahalo.

Jim Albertini

 Malu ‘Aina Center for Non-violent Education & Action P.O. Box 489 Ola’a (Kurtistown), Hawai’i 96760 Phone (808) 966-7622

Email ja@malu-aina.org to receive our posts. For more information see http://www.malu-aina.org