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DESCRIPTION:Yesterday, U.S. bombing of Iraq resumed. \n\nDon't believe the 
 "humanitarian" lies used to justify it.  This bombing is about reasserting 
 U.S. power in the region, against local powers and against its world power 
 rivals China and Russia. \n\nThe previous U.S. invasion and occupation of 
 Iraq took more than 1,000,000 Iraqi lives,  displaced many millions more, 
 and destroyed the country itself.  U.S. policy fueled the sectarian strife 
 that both ISIS and the Maliki government thrive on. Adding more U.S. 
 weaponry to the mix brings yet more death and destruction, further 
 embittering the peoples of the region towards the West.\n\nIn justifying 
 the bombing, Obama last night said that the U.S. can’t “turn a blind 
 eye to genocide.” In the light of his steadfast support for the 
 month-long Israeli slaughter of Gaza -- resupplying munitions to the 
 Israeli Defense Force mid-battle – his statement perhaps surpasses even 
 the most hypocritical statements of George W. Bush.  \n\nAnd when Obama 
 announces renewed airstrikes against Iraq with the pious promise  “Well, 
 today America is coming to help….”  it is impossible for anyone with a 
 heart, and mind – and a basic conscience – to stand on the sidelines.  
 We either accept this situation or we act to say we do not.  \n\nOnce again 
 we must reject a president's war lies. Once again we must tell the world 
 this war for empire is NOT IN OUR NAME and step out to resist the crimes of 
 our government.   Once again, the world is watching: when the American 
 government runs amok, raining murder from the skies over Iraq, what is the 
 response from us, the people who live in this country?\n\nCome to this 
 protest in San Francisco today at 5 PM.  Or if you can’t be there, make 
 your own action wherever you are – and send a report and photos/video to 
 World Can’t Wait to be included in our ongoing coverage.\n\nSan Francisco 
 Bay Area Chapter, The World Can't Wait!\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2014/08/08/18759797.php
SUMMARY:U.S. Launches Airstrikes in Iraq, Slaughter Resumes in Gaza: Emergency Protest Tonight
LOCATION:Powell and Market BART plaza
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2014/08/08/18759797.php
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