Home› A Moving Train

Winter Soldier

Shadowflame05Shadowflame05 Posts: 40
edited March 2008 in A Moving Train
Hello all, my name is Tyler Zabel and I am here to inform you all of an epic undertaking in American history about to unfold. We all know this unjust war is destroying our economy and taking thousands of lives, soldier and civilian, on both sides... Something dramatic must be done, and I'm here to inform you of a movement with enough force to do something about it, the Iraq Veterans Against The War.

In 1776, Thomas Paine wrote: “These are the times that try men’s souls. The summer soldier and sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of his country; but he that stands it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman.” In 1971, a courageous group of veterans exposed the criminal nature of the Vietnam War in an event called Winter Soldier. Once again, we will demand that the voices of veterans are heard.

Once again, we are fighting for the soul of our country. In exactly one week, on Thursday March 13 to Sunday March 16 we will demonstrate our patriotism by speaking out with honor and integrity instead of blindly following failed policy. Winter Soldier is a difficult but essential service to our country. We feel that it is our responsibility to inform the American public about this occupation, and feel that it is the American publics responsibility to listen.

Winter Soldier: Iraq and Afghanistan will feature testimony from U.S. veterans who served in those occupations, giving an accurate account of what is really happening day in and day out, on the ground. The four-day event will bring together veterans from across the country to testify about their experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan - and present video and photographic evidence. In addition, there will be panels of scholars, veterans, journalists, and other specialists to give context to the testimony. These panels will cover everything from the history of the GI resistance movement to the fight for veterans' health benefits and support.

Attendance at Winter Soldier: Iraq & Afghanistan is not open to the general public because of limited space at the event site. Members of Iraq Veterans Against the War, Vietnam Veterans Against the War, Military Families Speak Out, and Gold Star Families Speak Out will attend the panels at Winter Soldier.

To bring the testimonies to the general public and GIs all over the world we have made it possible to watch the live broadcasts online and on television, and to listen online and the radio. You can find out more about how to watch or listen here http://www.ivaw.org/wintersoldier. To find a local Winter Soldier screening event or to submit a screening event go to our events map.

The event will be covered by various media outlets. To find out more about how registering as a journalist go to our media page or email media@ivaw.org.

Want to help make Winter Soldier a success? Find how how you can help.

Thank you for your time,
Specialist Tyler Zabel
C. Co. 1-178 INF
http://www.ivaw.org
"In this cause I too am prepared to die. There is no cause for which I am prepared to kill" -Gandhi

Iraq Veterans Against the War
www.ivaw.org
Post edited by Unknown User on

Comments

  • AbookamongstthemanyAbookamongstthemany Posts: 8,209
    "In exactly one week, on Thursday March 13 to Sunday March 16 we will demonstrate our patriotism by speaking out with honor and integrity instead of blindly following failed policy"


    Thank you for your courage.
    If you want to tell people the truth, make them laugh, otherwise they'll kill you.

    Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
    -Oscar Wilde
  • dontloseyourheatdontloseyourheat Posts: 483
    There was one at my school and I missed it :(

    I saw the flyer a few days ago and thought it looked interesting. Unfortunately I forgot about it until I saw this thread.
    "Don't lose your inner heat...ever" - EV 5/13/06
  • DriftingByTheStormDriftingByTheStorm Posts: 8,684
    Shadowflame05 wrote:
    We feel that it is our responsibility to inform the American public about this occupation, and feel that it is the American publics responsibility to listen.

    Thank you for your time,
    Specialist Tyler Zabel
    C. Co. 1-178 INF
    http://www.ivaw.org

    God Bless You,
    Specialist Zabel!

    :D
    If I was to smile and I held out my hand
    If I opened it now would you not understand?
  • ByrnzieByrnzie Posts: 21,037
    I've seen the Vietnam documentary 'Winter Soldier'. I'll make sure to check this one out aswell.
    Respect!
  • sapperskunksapperskunk Posts: 684
    These guys are douchebags and their organization blows ass.
    www.myspace.com/olafvonmastadon
  • Shadowflame05Shadowflame05 Posts: 40
    Thank you all for your kind replies and I hope you all find this to be as monumental an occasion as we feel it should be. Thank you again, much love.
    "In this cause I too am prepared to die. There is no cause for which I am prepared to kill" -Gandhi

    Iraq Veterans Against the War
    www.ivaw.org
  • Im still hereIm still here Posts: 826
    bump
    PEARL JAM~Lubbock, TX. 10~18~00
    PEARL JAM~San Antonio, TX. 4~5~03
    INCUBUS~Houston, TX. 1~19~07
    INCUBUS~Denver, CO. 2~8~07
    Lollapalooza~Chicago, IL. 8~5~07
    INCUBUS~Austin, TX. 9~3~07
    Bonnaroo~Manchester, TN 6~14~08
  • macgyver06macgyver06 Posts: 2,500
    Shadowflame05 wrote:
    Hello all, my name is Tyler Zabel and I am here to inform you all of an epic undertaking in American history about to unfold. We all know this unjust war is destroying our economy and taking thousands of lives, soldier and civilian, on both sides... Something dramatic must be done, and I'm here to inform you of a movement with enough force to do something about it, the Iraq Veterans Against The War.

    In 1776, Thomas Paine wrote: “These are the times that try men’s souls. The summer soldier and sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of his country; but he that stands it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman.” In 1971, a courageous group of veterans exposed the criminal nature of the Vietnam War in an event called Winter Soldier. Once again, we will demand that the voices of veterans are heard.

    Once again, we are fighting for the soul of our country. In exactly one week, on Thursday March 13 to Sunday March 16 we will demonstrate our patriotism by speaking out with honor and integrity instead of blindly following failed policy. Winter Soldier is a difficult but essential service to our country. We feel that it is our responsibility to inform the American public about this occupation, and feel that it is the American publics responsibility to listen.

    Winter Soldier: Iraq and Afghanistan will feature testimony from U.S. veterans who served in those occupations, giving an accurate account of what is really happening day in and day out, on the ground. The four-day event will bring together veterans from across the country to testify about their experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan - and present video and photographic evidence. In addition, there will be panels of scholars, veterans, journalists, and other specialists to give context to the testimony. These panels will cover everything from the history of the GI resistance movement to the fight for veterans' health benefits and support.

    Attendance at Winter Soldier: Iraq & Afghanistan is not open to the general public because of limited space at the event site. Members of Iraq Veterans Against the War, Vietnam Veterans Against the War, Military Families Speak Out, and Gold Star Families Speak Out will attend the panels at Winter Soldier.

    To bring the testimonies to the general public and GIs all over the world we have made it possible to watch the live broadcasts online and on television, and to listen online and the radio. You can find out more about how to watch or listen here http://www.ivaw.org/wintersoldier. To find a local Winter Soldier screening event or to submit a screening event go to our events map.

    The event will be covered by various media outlets. To find out more about how registering as a journalist go to our media page or email media@ivaw.org.

    Want to help make Winter Soldier a success? Find how how you can help.

    Thank you for your time,
    Specialist Tyler Zabel
    C. Co. 1-178 INF
    http://www.ivaw.org

    when to i get my rpg in the mail?
  • RolandTD20KdrummerRolandTD20Kdrummer Posts: 13,066
    "At its core, the "War on Terror" is inherently racist. Its central tenet is that all Muslims are interchangeable."


    http://www.alternet.org/waroniraq/79865/
    Progress is not made by everyone joining some new fad,
    and reveling in it's loyalty. It's made by forming coalitions
    over specific principles, goals, and policies.

    http://i36.tinypic.com/66j31x.jpg

    (\__/)
    ( o.O)
    (")_(")
  • puremagicpuremagic Posts: 1,907
    How interestingly appropriate that this Winter Soldier event fell on the same weekend as the My Lai Massacre.
    SIN EATERS--We take the moral excrement we find in this equation and we bury it down deep inside of us so that the rest of our case can stay pure. That is the job. We are morally indefensible and absolutely necessary.
Sign In or Register to comment.