Archive for April, 2018

Emergency Hilo Protest! No War on Syria!

Saturday, April 14th, 2018

Emergency Hilo Protest! No War on Syria! SUNDAY, APRIL 15TH 2-4PM HIGHWAY 11 FRONTING WALGREENS

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Trump Bombing Syria violates U.S. & International Law

Saturday, April 14th, 2018
by Jon Queally, staff writer
Foreign policy experts, human rights groups, and anti-war activists all immediately and forcefully condemned the U.S. bombardment of Syria on Friday night after reports indicated the “illegal” attack on the sovereign Middle East nation had begun and President Donald Trump announced in a national address that he had ordered the strikes alongside French and U.K. forces.
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“Occupation of the American Mind” UHH Free Film Showing, April 19

Friday, April 13th, 2018

UHH Free Film Showing

“Occupation of the American Mind”

Thursday, April 19, 2018 7PM UHH UCB 100

The award winning film explores how and why the U.S. and Israel governments and the Israel lobby have joined forces for the hearts, minds, and tax dollars of the American people.  The film shows that supporting Justice for the Palestinians is not anti-Semitic and will promote the security of the U.S.  More info.  Contact Bunny Smith 935-0622

Warning Against Attack on Syria

Thursday, April 12th, 2018
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Warning Against Attack on Syria, Carter Hopes Trump Realizes Nuclear War ‘Catastrophe for All Human Beings’

Former president notes that even bombing campaign that doesn’t escalate into nuclear exchange poses serious dangers

Former President Jimmy Carter

Former President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter received the 2017 Ivan Allen Jr. Prize for Social Courage. (Photo: Georgia Institute of Technology)

Former President Jimmy Carter has added his voice to those urging President Donald Trump to refrain from launching an illegal military attack on Syria, warning of the serious dangers—including nuclear conflagration—that could result.

“I pray that he would keep our country at peace and not exaggerate or exacerbate the challenges that come up with North Korea, in Russia, or in Syria,” Carter told The Associated Press about Trump’s recent threats.

“I hope he realizes very profoundly as I did, and as other presidents have done,” Carter continued, “that any nuclear exchange could involve catastrophe for all human beings.”

Carter pointed out that even a military attack that doesn’t escalate into a nuclear exchange “is a dangerous thing” that can unleash unpredictable consequences.

Anti-war activists are also pressuring Trump to proceed cautiously.

“There is no proof yet of a Syrian government gas attack,” noted Veterans for Peace President Gerry Condon. “Even if the reports are true, a military response will only lead to more death and destruction, and dangerous escalations.”

Condon also pointed to nuclear concerns—considering Russia’s support for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

“We are talking about a direct confrontation between the two nuclear superpowers,” Condon said. “Why would the U.S. risk nuclear war over dubious chemical weapons claims?”

Pleas for restraint from peace advocates, members of Congress, international law experts, and at least one former president come amid mixed messages from Trump and an alarming report by Russia’s state-owned television station about possible war with the United States. 

In a news segment on Wednesday, as Common Dreams reported, one Russian anchor “explained to viewers how to prepare for a potential war by stocking a bomb shelter—while images of nuclear explosions were shown behind him.”

 

April 11, 2018 Hilo Vigil for Peace

Wednesday, April 11th, 2018

On the Threshold of Global War

No More More!  Not in My Name!