INTRODUCING DENNIS KUCINICH
Steve Cobble, After Downing Street
Dennis Kucinich was the first to stand up against invasion in February 2002, more than 5 years ago. Dennis didn’t just give a speech, or cast a vote—both of which were brave and unique in their own right—he led. He spearheaded the fight in the House in 2002 to deny President Bush his fig leaf of an authorization to go to war. He sued to block the war. He spoke at peace rallies, including in New York City on February 15, 2003, when the world said no to war. He challenged Bush’s war on the same night Bush launched it, when others ducked for cover.
http://www.afterdowningstreet.org/?q=node/23862

[Duchess Note: My first ever protest/rally was on Feb 15, 2003. I'd been feeling anger and frustration at the Bush Regime up till then. Wanted to become involved, wasn't sure how and a gym pal told me about the Feb 2003 peace rally. I attended the rally that cold wintery day and it was such an amazing experience. Awe inspiring and a real eye opener. Made connections with some folk; learned about WBAI, MoveOn.org and TrueMajority. That day in 2003 was a positive turning point in life. The path I've lead since then has been such a learning curve for me and I've met some fanastic people. Many whom are good friends. Thank you DJK for being you and an inspiration to us all. Be peace.........]

Congress Needs to Stop Playing in Bush’s Court
Dave Lindorff, Baltimore Chronicle & Sentinel
http://www.baltimorechronicle.com/2007/062907Lindorff.shtml

Kucinich Energizes PBS Forum by Relating Failures of US Foreign Policy to Series of Growing Domestic Problems
Kucinich Press Secretary
http://kucinich.us/node/4764

These are the Elements of the Kucinich 12-Point Plan for Iraq
http://kucinich.us/files/pdfs/12point_plan.pdf
1. The US announces it will end the occupation, close military bases and withdraw
2. US announces that it will use existing funds to bring the troops and necessary equipment home
3. Order a simultaneous return of all US contractors to the United States and turn over all contracting work to the Iraqi government
4. Convene a regional conference for the purpose of developing a security and stabilization force for Iraq
5. Prepare an international security and peacekeeping force to move in, replacing US troops who then return home
6. Develop and fund a process of national reconciliation
7. Reconstruction and Jobs
8. Reparations
9. Political Sovereignty
10. Iraq Economy
11. Economic Sovereignty
12. International Truth and Reconciliation