Press Conference and Divestment from Iran

Cross-posted at Rosemary's Thoughts.

There is going to be press conference today in Washington, DC, to garner the attention of our Congressmembers and, hopefully, all government officials across this country. I would appreciate it if you are close enough, please attend this conference. If you are unable to, then please check out this information.

Taking Action against the Iranian Nuclear Threat
All U.S. Presidential Candidates Invited

Confirmed Speakers from The Israel Project's Board of Advisors Include:
U.S. Rep. Brad Sherman, U.S Rep. Eliot Engel,
U.S. Rep. Jon Porter and U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman.

What: Unveiling of a 75,000-signature petition calling for Iran to halt its nuclear program and support of terrorism. Iran's nuclear program and support of terrorism are funded in part through U.S. companies and state pension funds. Thus, the petition is being delivered to companies that do business in or with Iran; every U.S. state treasurer and governor; every U.S. senator and U.S. representative; 183 heads of state; every ambassador assigned to the United States and every ambassador assigned to the United Nations; major religious leaders including the Pope and the Dalai Lama; and the head of the IAEA.

View petition here.


Who: All presidential candidates have been invited to speak and/or send a statement. U.S. Rep. Brad Sherman (D-Calif.), chairman of the congressional subcommittee on terrorism, nonproliferation and trade; U.S. Rep. Eliot Engel (D-N.Y.); Sen. Norm Coleman (R-Minn.); U.S. Rep. Jon Porter (R-Nev.); and Jennifer Laszlo Mizrahi, founder and president of The Israel Project also will speak. Q&A session to follow.

When: Thurs., July 19, 2 p.m. (EST)

Where: Room HC-7 in the U.S. Capitol Building (south door entrance)

RSVP Required

Please RSVP to Michal Slawny at Michals at The Israel Project.org or call 202-857-2766

For the Press Kit, I have to write this is the next article. As soon as I do, I will be back with the URL. Thank you.

Here is the link of the Kit that I promised: Press Kit for Iran Divestment. Remember to search for more references so that you can either be sure or dismiss any links that are true or false. I believe them to be true, that is why I am doing this. I just want you to feel free to do the same. Have a great day!

Press Kit for Iran Divestment

Cross-posted at Rosemary's Thoughts.

Here is the email I received to alert me to this Conference that is going to take place in Washington, DC, at 2pm today. You may read more about it at Press Conference and Divestment from Iran.

Petition to U.N. secretary-general.

Terror-Free Investing Resources.

Overview: Stop Giving Money to Iran
List of Companies doing business with Iran
Does your state invest in companies doing business with terror-sponsoring countries?

See the report "The Terrorism Investments of the 50 States" (pdf).

What can you send to your investment advisor on companies helping Iran?

Download this letter (.DOC).

How can you send a letter to your elected officials about terror-free investing?


Download this letter (.DOC) from the Center for Security Policy.

Recent Media Coverage.
Precedents: the South Africa Model.

Evidence of Effectiveness of Sanctions.

Chilling Iranian Stories (courtesy The Washington Times).
Iranian Economists Blame President for Economic Woes Despite Huge Oil Revenues (courtesy Associated Press).
Iran's Oil Industry: A House of Cards?
Unrest Grows Amid Gas Rationing in Iran (courtesy International Herald Tribune).

Expert Sources.

Iran's Nuclear Violations and Threat to the World.

Violations of U.N. Sanctions and Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.
Iran's Threat to Europe.
Iran's Nuclear Capacities.
Arab Leaders Voice Concerns about Iran and its Nuclear Program.
Iran: U.S. Concerns and Policy Responses.

Iran-Backed Terrorism.

Iran: Leading State Sponsor of Terrorism.
Iranian State Sponsorship of Terror: Testimony to Congress (Matthew Levitt).
Breakdown of Iran's Financial Backing of Terrorist Groups.
Hezbollah's Youth Movement: The Imam al-Mahdi Scouts.
Hezbollah as a strategic arm of Iran.

President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

Biographies:

The Wold According to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (inFocus).
Profile: Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (BBC).
Bio: Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (The Jerusalem Post).

Extremist Religious Views and Doctrines.
Ahmadinejad Says Light Surrounded Him during 2005 U.N. Speech.
Ahmadinejad’s Demons (The New Republic).

What Iran's Leaders are Saying.

President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Other Iranian Leaders.

Polls on Iran.

Ahmadinejad's Popularity Fading Fast.
Tracking Elite Opinion on Israel, the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Iran and General Threats to the U.S.
Topline: Iran and Investing in Terrorist-Sponsoring States.
Americans Support Sanctions Against Iran Even if that Increases Gas Prices.
Tracking U.S. Attitudes Towards Israel and Iran.

Iran's Weapons Arsenal.

Iranian Missile Guide and Map of Threats.
The Nuclear Fuel Cycle (courtesy BBC).
Iran-Supplied Missiles Used in the 2006 Hezbollah-Israel War.
Iran's Nuclear Programme (map).
Atomic Agency Concludes Iran is Stepping Up Nuclear Work (courtesy The New York Times).

How to Stop the Threat of a Nuclear Iran.

The Iranian Nuclear Crisis: Latest Developments and Next Steps Testimony to Congress (Ilan Berman).
Economic and Diplomatic Strategies for Isolating Ahmadinejad and the Iranian Regime.

TIP's Iran Conferences.

In the Eye of the Storm: Iran in Global Perspectives; watch selected lectures.
Iran, Hezbollah and Hamas: Money, Martyrdom and the Mahdi Conference.

Iran's Human Rights Violations.

Showing Jailed Americans, Iran TV Cites Confessions (courtesy The Washington Post).
Ahmadinejad's Record of Human Rights Abuses.
Human Rights Watch World Report on Iran.
Amnesty International Report on Iran.

If you cannot attend this press conference, you can at least read through some of this research. Check it against your own or different sources. I always try to find more information than just one article. It is better if you can back up what you say. Have a great day.

Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave

Cross-posted at Rosemary's Thoughts.

So, ya wanna burn the American flag and get rid of my God?

Next time, anger someone who won't fight back.

H/t: Wizbang.

Update: Blackfive has a great post explaining about the Vikings who were not afraid of the Muslims either. Go check it out.

Operation Thanks for Freedom!

Help collect cards, e-mails, etc, to send to the troops for the Fourth of July. Details at DoD Daily News-2. This will remain up until June 9, 2007. Have a blessed day.

'Tis good to give

I just got done packing some more 'stuff' for my Hero in Afghanistan. I know it isn't much, but I can't get him to answer me as to what else he needs. Maybe he has too much carry? I'm trying to keep it light. Trying doesn't always work, though. lol.

I feel so much better that I can give someone who is risking his life for our country and me something in return. I know it won't ever pay him back for what he is doing, but he is gracious enough to accept it. Giving truly is a blessing.

If you would like to be a part of those of us who don't care who runs the White House (not entirely true, but for this purpose it doesn't matter) and would like to particate in helping a Soldier, a Marine, an Air Force person, a Navy person, or a National Guardsmen, please contact this website. They have a system already worked out to answer any questions you may have, and you will truly be blessed. Thank you, and may God bless you.

What a beautiful world in which we live!

It is so good to be alive in these trying times. Am I insane for believing this? I do not think so. What better time to be alive than that when you can actually contribute of yourself, even if no one shall ever know you existed. Yes, I do declare, this is noble.

Are there terrorists in my country? Yes, and we hunting them down. Are you keeping your eyes open? Are you helping in anyway? Then you are doing a fine job for your fellow man.

Are there gangs? Yes. Are you going to your Church, Synogogue, or Mosque, to offer our youth a better path? Are you spending time just being there for your own children? Then you are doing a fine job for them and your fellow man.

Are there diseases and disasters? Yes, but there always has been. Today we are finding the cures that God Almighty has created for us to find, and we are finding them. Take good care of your health by having early and regular check-ups. By doing this, you will be helping yourself and your fellow man.

Please do not forget that even--or espicially--through adversity is the time when we grow. We are living in historic times. How many people were aware that their mere existence would alter the course of history for the entire world? Now we must decide. Are we going for TOTALLY VICTORY or are we going to cut and run?

I know what my decision is to be. I am willing to fight for my country and the world. I shall be in prayer until this world war is over (even after), and I shall do what is required of me. How about you?

In the meanwhile, I shall be at peace with God and myself, I shall stop and smell the roses along the way, I shall be grateful for life itself, I shall talk to anyone about God--just as long as they wish to talk, I will serve our men and women through words of encouragement and other means, and I shall enjoy each and every day of my life.

THAT is what it takes to be an American, IMHO. Have a blessed day.

PS: I would like to share a site with you of a man who has recently gone to Afghanistan to fight for our very existence. He is moving from where he was to where he is going to be for a while. He is an excellent writer, and I really enjoy his honesty. I think you will, too. Please send him some of your very own encouraging words. The title of his site is "Bill and Bob's Excellent Afghan Adventure." Thank you.

"Grass Roots" organization exposed by Greyhawk

I shall try to contain my anger so I can write this. Over at Mudville Gazette you will be able to read about a Leftists plan to fool you into thinking you are reading about troops that are simply expressing their opinion. This could not be further from the truth. Oh, it may be their opinion, by they are being helped by the same PR firms that helped Cindy Sheehan! Take from that little tidbit what you will. Whatever you do, please read this! Greyhawk has put a lot of time, effort and research into this. Thank you.

Hat tip: Blackfive.

Update: I have found a very nice site that is also trying to find the truth about this organization. The name of it is The D-Ring: Where the military and the new media collide. Please pay him a visit. Thanks, and have a great day.