Hey Frankilin, I don't know if you're planning on traveling south soon (it seems like Roger's symposia are usually around this time of year), but if so it would be cool to see you. I could probably give you a ride from the airport. Call me if so.

If you have a fast internet conncetion, you should check outhttp://drinkingliberally.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2598&sid=f474c9e55f5230dd77d2588f9228ece5orhttp://loosechange911.comIt's about 1 hour, 20 minutes

Sooo, it turns out President Bush himself authorized the outing of CIA covert operative Valerie Plame. That was done to retaliate for her husband's public criticism of the intelligence around the alleged (false) claim that President Bush made in the State pf the Union address that Iraq had tried to buy enriched uranium in Niger.WOW - that's a war president for you. Not only manipulating pre-war intelligence, but also exposing a CIA covert operative in retaliation for being told that the emperor has no clothers. Oh, and lest we forget, when the outing came out, Bush himself said that he didn't tolerate leaks and he would fire whomever was found responsible. Is it time he fired himself??On another note, any thoughts out there (don't everyone speak at once) on how we in BLOWBACK can best support activist initiatives like the Wisconsin referendum? how can our music best support activism?

quick article:http://today.reuters.com/news/newsArticle.aspx?type=politicsNews&storyID=2006-04-05T053235Z_01_N052900_RTRUKOC_0_US-IRAQ-WISCONSIN.xml&archived=False

YEA WISCONSIN!!!!!twenty-five - yes 25 - towns voted to end the madness and bring the boys - and gals - home now.seven opted to maintain the madness.Of more than 65,000 people who voted, 40,043 voted end the madness while 25,642 voted to maintain it. This is a 61% to 39%.You can find this and more at: http://www.wnpj.org/files/4-4-results.htmlThis is a good day for the world!In fairness, some who choose for others to stay in war believe that if the occupation is ended, then all-out war will ensue. But check out the link i provided below. Main argument is that US troops actually attract more violence.SO again, THANK YOU WISCONSIN!!!

and more results:EIGHTEEN WISCONSIN TOWNS CALL FOR AN END TO THE MADNESSMany Wisconsin communities vote for Iraq pulloutEMILY FREDRIXAssociated PressMILWAUKEE - Eighteen Wisconsin communities approved referendums calling for the immediate withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq Tuesday, while six others voted against such measures in early returns as voters in 32 communities weighed in on the war.Voters in Madison, the Milwaukee suburbs of Shorewood and Whitefish Bay, the western city of La Crosse and the northern city of Ladysmith were among those approving a pullout.Those voting down the measure included the south-central city of Watertown, where 75 percent of voters disapproved. Others included the northwestern city of Hayward and the small Door County villages of Forestville, Sister Bay and Egg Harbor.

FYI -- detailed results of the Wisconsin referendum on the war in Iraq will be posted at:http://www.wnpj.org/files/4-4-results.htmlAlso, here are the texts of the resolutions being voted on in the different towns and cities:http://www.wnpj.org/node/2752LET'S HEAR IT FOR THE WISCONSIN NETWORK FOR JUSTICE AND PEACE!!!

WISCONSIN REFERENDUM ON ENDING THE WAR IN IRAQFOURTEEN WISCONSIN TOWNS CALL FOR ENDING THE MADNESS IN IRAQSIX WANT TO CONTINUE IT; TWELVE OTHER WISCONSIN COMMUNITIES POLL RESULTS YET TO BE RELEASEDMany Wisconsin communities vote for Iraq pulloutEMILY FREDRIXAssociated PressMILWAUKEE - Fourteen Wisconsin communities approved referendums calling for the immediate withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq Tuesday, while six others voted against such measures in early returns as voters in 32 communities weighed in on the war.Voters in the Milwaukee suburbs of Shorewood and Whitefish Bay, the western city of La Crosse and the northern city of Ladysmith were among those approving a pullout.Those voting down the measure included the south-central city of Watertown, where 75 percent of voters disapproved. Others included the northwestern city of Hayward and the small Door County villages of Forestville, Sister Bay and Egg Harbor.

breaking news:People in 32 Wisconsin communities vote on IraqEMILY FREDRIXAssociated PressMILWAUKEE - Two communities voted to approve referenda calling for the immediate withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq Tuesday, while two others voted against such measures in early returns as voters in 32 communities weighed in on the Iraq war.Voters in the small Door County town of Ephraim and at Ojibwa in Sawyer County approved the measure, while voters in the Door County towns of Forestville and Sister Bay voted against the measure.

TODAY'S THE DAY IN WISCONSIN - throughout the state, cities and towns are voting on the referendum on the war in Iraq. I hope that the clear message will be: BRING'EM HOME!Why? you ask. Here is an excellent top 10:http://www.afsc.org/iraq/activism/10-reasons.htmAlso, in case you're wondering, is this type of democratic exercise happening elsewhere in the country? Go to:http://citiesforprogress.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=111But, you might protest, won't our leaving precipitate an all-out civil war? For a thoughtful rebuttal of that canard, visit:http://www.fpif.org/fpiftxt/3139And for some sobering stats, go to:http://www.ips-dc.org/iraq/costsofwar.htmIf you know anyone in Wisconsin, encourage them to vote. Even though i am against the war, i think it's important that ALL vote whatever their views. But, may the "BRING'EM HOME NOW" side win!!!!GOOD LUCK WISCONSIN!!! GOOD LUCK AMERICA!!! GOOD LUCK IRAQ!!! GOOD LUCK WORLD!!!