Large Marge Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 'Troops Out Now!': World-wide Protests Mark the Beginning of 'Operation End the War' On March 19 2005, the second anniversary of the illegal war against Iraq, the multi-million-strong global peace movement is entering the next phase. 'Operation End the War' is beginning. On March 19th and 20th there will be protests in over 40 cities in Canada, and over 600 cities around the world. In solidarity and synergy with the global peace movement, the Toronto Coalition to Stop the War is putting the Canadian government on notice: Get out of Afghanistan, and stay out of Iraq, Iran and Syria. WHAT: TROOPS OUT NOW - Rally and March WHERE: Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto (at Queen St. and Bay St.) WHEN: 1pm, Saturday March 19, 2005 WHO: Toronto Coalition to Stop the War (TCSW) WHY: To end the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and prevent attacks of Iran and Syria STOP THE WAR!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bokonon Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 right on large marge! now who's got my heady ride to the protest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tribalstar Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 I'd be in if I had a ride...I am stomping and screaming in spirit.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Posted March 19, 2005 Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 i'll be there with yo, causing a ruckus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paisley Posted March 19, 2005 Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 anyone looking for a lift to the protest should check their local colleges, university or labour unions for cheap round trip bus rides to and from Saturday, March 19th - INTERNATIONAL DAY OF ACTION FOR PEACE & JUSTICE - DEMONSTRATION IN TORONTOOn the second anniversary of the illegal Anglo-American invasion of Iraq, peace and justice groups will bring millions of people around the world together to oppose the occupation. Last November, the Canadian Peace Alliance called for "cross-Canada Days of Action against the Invasion and Occupation of Iraq and Afghanistan on March 19-21, 2005, to mark the second anniversary of the US-led invasionof Iraq and the International Day for the Elimination of Racism". The November 16 Coalition, the McMaster Socialist Movement and USWA Local 1005 will run buses to Toronto for the demo.Brunch with the Steelworkers at Cecil St. 11.00 amDemonstration & March from Toronto City Hall 1.00pmGet on the bus! Reserve your seat - Only $5McMaster (Sterling St. entrance). Departs 10:00 amPlease register by callingAnn 905-383-2156 Info@november16coalition.ca Jamila 905-527-1114 mcmastersocialistmovement@gmail.comCentre Mall (at Kenilworth). Departs 9.00 amPlease register with USWA Local 1005 905-547-1417 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamity Jane Posted March 19, 2005 Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 Dave,I and the girls are going. We'd love to meet up with y'all. We'll be marching with the TRCC banner (Toronto Rape Crisis Centre). hope to connect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted March 20, 2005 Report Share Posted March 20, 2005 that was fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamity Jane Posted March 20, 2005 Report Share Posted March 20, 2005 were you there, Jay? Too bad we didn't cross paths. Still hoping to tag along with Dave though tomorrow night for the gypsy jam! and yes, that was a lot of fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Large Marge Posted March 21, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2005 Thanks to all who came out (and to those who sent thoughts and energy as well), Deb - a day late and a dollar short again - I’m really sorry to have missed you ; Gypsy tonight then? I must say, the whole idea of another rally felt a bit dis-heartening at first; same organizers, same participants, same horse/bike/foot/cruiser/paddywagon/riot/unmarked cops waiting at the U.S. consulate. Really it’s the same fu©king protest we’ve been rallying to for the third fu©king year in a row! It’s sometimes hard not to feel ineffectual in the face of such heinous ignorance. I took tons of photos and should have them later in the week, if anyone’s interested. I would say there was about 2/3 the number of attendees as last year, plenty of drummers (thanks Jo!) and, as it turned out, a very good vibe (there were even peace-chant lyrics sheets handed out!). That feeling of in-effect I had been harboring had melted away before we rounded onto University… I actually sang and danced right past the Consulate with my peace-sign-fingers waving high. By the end of the march, I felt somewhat empowered again, even just in knowing that there are so many others (and so incredibly diverse!) who feel as angry and frustrated as I. It turned out to be a fabulous networking opportunity - I met so many wonderful/interesting activists! Hopefully I won’t ever have cause to meet them again. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Evil_Mouse Posted March 21, 2005 Report Share Posted March 21, 2005 It's good not to let the soul go numb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmoothedShredder Posted March 22, 2005 Report Share Posted March 22, 2005 Hey Marge, Yet another day voting with my feet. It felt good. I know we turned some heads... and that's all we can do... good message, and good company. Thanks on behalf of peace mongers everywhere. ~William Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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