Personal News - Part VII
Yesterday evening I attended a Vegetarian Meetup for the first time. Sadly I was short on funds, so ate some pasta I'd brought from home [tupperware], before heading down to the east village via subway. Arrived at the "Counter Vegetarian Restaurant & Wine Bar" around 7:15pm, which is located at 105 1st Avenue. [Between 7th & 6th street.] Most of the 15+ meetup group were already there and situated at a long row of tables. I scooted my butt to the far end and joined part of the group. Conversing with the whole group was abit difficult ... so I focused on those around me. They were Steve, Tanya, Marion [cute, young Russian chap], Beverly, Shirley & one other lady who's name I cannot recall. I ordered a glass of white wine while the others ordered from the vegetarian menu. The restaurant was very chic, as well as abit pricey, as my glass of wine was $6.50 and that was the cheapest. Anyhow ... over next hour or so we talked about food [naturally], travel, meetups, politics, etc. [When the food did arrive at our tables ... it looked and smelled good ... those around me confirmed it was quite tasty too.] Overall it was a very nice evening and I got home around 9:30pm.

Kucinich is Back!
Congressman Kucinich made a surprise visit to his staff at the Cleveland headquarters yesterday afternoon. After taking a few days off campaigning to recover from a brief bout with gastroenteritis, the Congressman reported, “I feel great. They ran every possible test on me and I’m in the best shape I’ve ever been in.” Despite being confined to a hospital bed, the candidate did call-in interviews for several radio stations. Kucinich will resume his full campaign pace beginning Saturday in Illinois.

To All Kucitizens!
Many of you are aware that March 20th marks the one-year anniversary of the pre-emptive war in Iraq. A number of leading peace groups and coalitions have recognized this day as a Global Day of Action to protest against the invasion, occupation and corporate control of Iraq. Rallies and marches will bring millions of people into the streets in cities around the world, to rally for peace and protest the effects of the Bush Administration's policies at home and abroad. Dennis Kucinich is the only national political leader who represents the peace movement. Before the war began Dennis Kucinich saw through the lies that fueled the Bush Administration's climate of fear and violence. He led the opposition to the war in Congress, and he remains one of the most credible voices within the Democratic Party when speaking about the need to bring our troops home. His position - US out, UN in - remains the only credible alternative to the current reality.

For these reasons, and for others, Dennis Kucinich has been invited to speak at one of the largest March 20th rallies, in New York City. Supporters of the Kucinich Campaign will be on hand there, and all over the country, to bring home the message: US out, UN in. Please locate peace activities taking place in your part of the country, and work with the Kucinich Campaign to make them a success. Look for events in your area at: http://www.unitedforpeace.org/calendar.php?caltype=17

Thank you, Charles Lenchner
National Movements Coordinator
Kucinich for President

For more information about what your local Kucinich for President Campaign is doing to support the March 20 peace rallies, contact your state coordinator. Find contact information for your state at: http://www.kucinich.us/regionalupdates If your primary or caucus has passed and no state coordinator is listed online, contact the national office at (866) 413-3664.

Could The Military Draft Return in 2005?!?
First of all, the Bush Administration [ahem ... empire] is quietly trying to sneak through twin bills S89 and HR163 through Congress now to reinstate the draft as early as June 15, 2005. They consider it political suicide to announce it now and want to time it so that it is announced after the November election. At this point, John Kerry also seems to support this action. Secondly, our excuse for mainstream media is so far cooperating in not publicizing this issue. However, CNN has begun reporting on the touch screen voting problem over last couple days (Florida). Thirdly, I feel it important to try to get this issue out in the open. This could help drop poll numbers for both Bush and Kerry and turn more attention to Dennis Kucinich, who opposes a draft. This could also become as big or bigger issue than the rigged voting machines.