Duct tape? No we’re not “getting prepared” for the “End Times”, we’re making “rocket launchers”, “bombs” and “missiles” for an upcoming CodePink Portland demonstration.
Bush logic: A bomb for every baby.
Danni was our “Creative Arts Consultant” and came up with fantastic idea of using orange and yellow feathers to simulate flames.
I think what continues to draw me closer to CodePink is the nurturing and healing touch they have for one another. You enter a room, a street, Washington DC and you are amongst instant friends. I mean, this is the day before a holiday for many, and here there were souls contemplating waging Peace. Gathering and sharing ideas. Getting bright pink paint and sticky glue all over themselves. As always, I come back more energized… and filled up with pizza.
We’ll be parading with our shopping carts chock-full of all the Bush tools of death, destruction and devastation. We’ll also be handing out War Receipts asking “Are you satisfied with your $225.6 Billion purchase? Which tells what our tax dollars “financed”. Print some off for yourself to use! These are great to pass out to Peace Supporters as well as to place on windowshields of cars with “W” stickers on their ass end.
Cristy hard at work creating rockets. We first glued the rocket “fins” on and then had to take them off when we discovered it was too difficult to paint them pre-made. We have recovering lawyers, mothers, students and activists… but as of this posting – no rocket scientists…yet.
This is what “Freedom, Liberty and Democracy” looks like.
Please visit our Mother’s Day Action diary and sign the Peace Pledge to honor Mother’s Day
Criss-Crossed at Booman and Kos
it’s going to be a busy busy month.
Two of us are going into a Senator’s office with our War Receipts.
It’s pink, it’s fun – but there’s a very serious side to all of this.
The less so many do – the more so few have to risk.
DJ, there’s really no thanking you enough for all that you do. But … thank you.
The support here does wonders for my soul.. and for my courage.
I don’t know where you find the energy DJ! But I sure appreciate all you do as well! I’d love to be able to attend one of these protests, because I’m sure, as you say, the energy is incrdibly palpable and contagious… Question though… do they let (or have) men march too? Don’t think I’ve ever seen a CP photo with other than seas of women wearing pink…. just curious.
FYI. DJ- Is feeling under the weather today.
I work with CP in the Bay area, and while it is “run” by women, men do participate with us. All are welcome who share our determination to bring peace!
Join us when we vigil Wednesdays, 5:15 to 6:15 pm:
Oakland – 2116 Broadway (in front of Army Recruiting Center, 1 1/2 blks from 19th BART)
San Francisco – Market & Ellis
The triangle formed by Market and Ellis, under the wall clock near the foot of Stockton, across Market from 4th St. Old Navy store
Napa (new !) – Jefferson at Lincoln
Castro Valley (new !) – Redwood Rd. at Castro Valley Blvd. (Safeway corner) 5:15-6:15 pm
Every Wedneday 5:00 – 6:00 pm Santa Cruz (new !) – Farmer’s Market, Lincoln & Cedar
http://www.bayareacodepink.org/vigils.htm
In Pink Peace!
Yes we have men march and support us : )
A Marine outside of Walter Reed Vigils
Another man right at the front lines in DC
Tomorrow: Back out on the streets protesting.
some recommends…this kicks serious ass!
Thanks Cedwyn! Hey resend me your info. We really need to hook up. Cripes, we’re so close.
Recommended! You go girl!
You know Janet, I’m starting to sound like a broken record, but damn you’ve become quite the hero to me and I don’t particularly believe in hero’s anymore.
I love the code pink crew!
Thank you for doing this DJ. You’re my hero. And you’re right, there is a serious side to this. Please be safe. {{{{{{{{DJ}}}}}}}}