Not One More! Pledge to support the peace movement. We cannot support even one more death in the illegal Iraq occupation based onGeorge Bush's lies and deceit

Not One More!

Not One More! is dedicated to peace, justice, and human rights for all.

The first step is to end this this illegal and devastating war. The Peace and Justice movement needs more than your support. It needs your actions. There are many ways to take action. We all need to promote peace in our global community by writing a letter, calling elected officials, participating in non-violent protests, voting, joining a local peace and justice group, talking to your neighbors, and joining political parties.

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The 2008 Election is Over

Mr. Obama is the chosen president by the masses of people, the mainstream political parties, the corporate elite, and the mainstream media.

Just because everybody believes it doesn't mean it's true, and just because nobody believes it, doesn't mean it's false. Time will tell (very quickly)whether Mr. Obama will work to protect the public or the corporations.

But the need for public participation has only just begun. You cast your vote, but that is not enough. Work to see the change you want. Participate.

Ending the war is possible...

By Poka Laenui, excerpted in Yes! Magazine

...The thinking among the “leadership” of American society in trying to find a victorious exit from Iraq is awry. The United States has been the bad guy all along. It must now exit honorably. The elements of an honorable exit strategy should include the following:

Confession. Declare to the Iraqi people and the international community that the United States was wrong in conducting this war.

Apology. Apologize to the Iraqi people and the international community for its conduct of the war.

Reparation. Take responsibility for the repair of the damage caused by the war, and bring the people and the physical condition of Iraq back to the condition they would have been in had the United States not invaded Iraq. Iraqi families who have suffered the loss of lives or injuries should be compensated in amounts established by a neutral commission and fully funded by the United States.

Leadership. The United States should leave Iraq immediately and turn over its responsibility for reparation to an international coalition that will direct the rebuilding of Iraq.

Relinquish profits. The profits gained by U.S. companies and individuals as a result of the war should be turned over to the reparation effort.

Disengage from Iraqi affairs. The United States should make a legally binding commitment to refrain from any overt or covert attempt to affect the internal affairs of Iraq.

Accept accountability. U.S. individuals, including the highest-ranking civilian and military personnel, should be subject to the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court and to domestic courts to answer to war crimes charges.

And please remember, there was never any connection between September 11, 2001 and Saddam.

What we Accomplished Together by Ralph Nader: A good read by Mr. Nader looking back at a few accomplishments of the campaign.

"Democracy is revered all over the world because it brings the best out of people. But the people have to want it, to work for it, and to use it daily in its many splendid varieties." ~ Ralph Nader

Click on link below to see rest of article:

http://www.votenader.org/blog/2008/11/11/what-we-accomplished-together/

Not One More!

This website was started in 2006 with the intent to get Presidential candidates, especially in the Democratic Party, to support a policy based on peace and justice by taking the Pledge for Peace. We all saw what Bush and company were doing to the United States, Iraq, and the rest of the world.

We were searching for candidates that were willing to stand up to protect the public trust, rather that shelter corporate interests through any means necessary, including war.

Of course, since most mainstream politicians are economically tethered to corporate interests, it is difficult for them to act in any manner other than putting corporate interests first and foremost, even at the expense of the American people.

And again we saw the Democratic Party leadership let down the progressive movement. If you want change, you have to make a change. When you vote for the lesser of two evils, you still have evil.

Sometimes television does get it right.

Cindy Sheehan, one of the few spokespeople for the peace and justice movement.

"I have invested everything I have into trying to bring peace with justice to a country that wants neither." ~Cindy Sheehan, May 29, 2007

Myanmar... Darfur... - Will the US Government, which supposedly promoting freedoms for people, help the people who are asking? For the latest news go to www.Antiwar.com

So much violence, so little peace.

Not One More!

Not one more war.

Not one more needless death.

Not one more injustice.

Not one more dollar wasted on protecting corporate profits at the expense of the American people.

Not one more rigged election.

Not one more time will I be taken in by a politician who doesn't deliver on their promises.

Not one more vote for the status quo.

Not one more politician who acts on political expediency rather than principle.

“Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable.” — John F. Kennedy

Articles of Interest:

Robert Fisk - The Only Lesson We Ever Learn is that We Never Learn, excellent article on why five years after the start of the war, we still haven't learned anything from this deadly decision said in typical Robert Fisk manner.

Bill Moyers - A Time For Anger, A Call To Action "The only answer to organized money is organized people."

Ron Kovic: Breaking the Silence of the Night - A most incredible article by Ron Kovic of Born on the Fourth of July fame. He explains how he made the personal transformation from a 'patriotic' soldier in the Vietnam War to a patriotic anti-war spokesperson. Published by www.TruthDig.com.

Hypocrites and Liars by Cindy Sheehan - A powerful article by Ms. Sheehan saying that nobody should be sitting on the fence anymore as to whether we should still be in Iraq. Published by www.CommonDreams.org

What is the next step?

Vote for those candidates that support your values. Don't compromise basic principles of peace, justice, and human rights. It is not about winning. It is about voting for those candidates that reflect your values. Our elected House and Senate will determine what policies should be implemented to correct the previous injustices and establish new policies that lead to peace and justice.

Demand that the elected representatives act in a manner that corrects past mistakes. Secondly, make those responsible accountable for their actions. It is clear that the president lied to the American people and violated U.S. and International law. Impeachment would be an appropriate first step.

Only when there are sufficient voices to call for change, will change be made. It may be your voice that causes the change, or it may need 1,000,000 other voices. But without your voice it will be one less voice away from what is needed for change. Please use your voice.

An Open Letter to our Elected Officials and Community Members:

To: This challenge is to any potential candidate for election who wants to get the support of the 'peace and justice' voters. This especially applies to the democratic candidates.

What: If you support the peace process and want to get the anti-war vote, make a Pledge for Peace statement that:

The Iraqi war is wrong, illegal, and a violation of basic human rights.

The President's stated reasons for the war are based on lies, deceit and misinformation.

Stop any and all abuse and torture, whether in Guantanamo Bay or Abu Graibs, or any other facility under the control of the US.

If you had previously supported the war, admit that it was a mistake (if you had voted to give the president authority to go to war, or made statements supporting the war effort, now is the time to admit that you made a mistake, not two years from now). (And thanks to Senator Russell Feingold, and others who have made a public stand.)

When: We ask that you make this Pledge for Peace as soon as possible, as each day we wait is another day of people dying needlessly. In fact, some people will not support any candidate that hasn't already made the determination that this War is a mistake and contrary to the basic principles of liberty, peace, justice, and truth.

If you cannot support the peace process in this timely manner, then the "peace and justice" movement cannot consider supporting you in the election, regardless of any "positions" that you may have adopted by that late date. Every day you wait is a betrayal to peace and justice, and a horrible tragedy to those who will die, get maimed, or traumatized by the reality of war. Now is the time to stand up against the U.S. occupation.
And if you aren't already committed to the peace process and ending the war, how much longer will you wait? What are you waiting for? Meanwhile, people are dying. Sometimes there isn't a second chance.

Why: There is enough evidence at the present time for a rational person to make a determination beyond a reasonable doubt that this war is based on lies, and is illegal under both U.S. and International laws. To support the war is contrary to basic democratic principles of freedom and liberty.

The appropriate anti-war candidate would already be outraged at the lies and manipulations of the current administration. They would be formulating an exit strategy that would include turning interim occupation authority in Iraq over to a truly international authority. They would not support permanent US military bases in Iraq. And they would be willing to turn over the oil assets to the Iraqi people.

In addition, the tortures and abuses at Guantanamo Bay, Abu Graibs prison, and elsewhere, would immediately cease. The candidate would not allow another needless death, and understand that there is not any "noble cause" in Iraq.

Nor would they believe that to withdraw from this illegal war is a dishonor to the soldiers who have already died. It is hard to believe that those soldiers who have already made the ultimate sacrifice would want another of their brothers and sisters to die in vain for a lie.

The truly anti-war candidate would be speaking out now, and not two years from now. Now is the time to publicly speak out and be counted. We are looking for leaders, not followers. We are looking for solutions, not political posturing. We are looking for a presidential candidate that can publicly state that this war, based on lies and misrepresentations, is a mistake.

We have waited long enough.

Not one more!

"Not One More!" Original Pledge for Peace

Elected Official's Pledge:

I publicly declare that:

- The Iraq war is being carried out in violation of U.S. law and International law. The war is contrary to the basic principles of a democratic and just society, and fails to protect basic human rights.

- The reasons cited for going to war are based on lies, deceit, and fabrications.

- I will support all efforts to immediately end the illegal occupation; turn over control of Iraq to an independent international organization within six months; and commit to rebuilding the infrastructure of Iraq.

- In compliance with the rules under the Geneva Convention, I further declare to immediately stop any and all torture and abuse at Guantanamo Bay, Abu Graibs prison, and any other facility that is under the U.S. control or its direction. I will end the current 'enemy combatants' policy, and treat them in accordance and protections provided under international law and the Geneva Convention.

- If I did support this war, or vote to give the President authorization to go to war, I will admit it was a mistake, and will take all steps possible to correct my mistake.

- I pledge to make non-violence the primary mechanism for conflict resolution.

[The original Pledge requested that this this public declaration be made by February 20, 2006, President's Day. Obviously, none of the mainstream candidates thought it was necessary.]

This is suggested wording. Each person has to evaluate their own beliefs and values, and publicly declare what they believe in and what they are willing to stand for.

Community Member's Pledge:

As a community member of a caring society that supports peaceful efforts, human rights, and justice for all, I declare that I will only vote for, and support, any candidate in the 2008 Election who is able to publicly declare that:

- The reasons for the war are based on lies and deceit.

- The war is wrong because it violates U.S. and International laws, and the basic principles of a democratic and just society. We must protect basic human rights for all.

- They will act in accordance with the rules under the Geneva Convention, and immediately stop any and all torture and abuse at Guantanamo Bay, Abu Graibs prison, and any other facility that is under the U.S. control or its direction. The U.S. should not be conducting or condoning torture.

- They agree to making non-violence a platform of their candidacy.

Now is the time to oppose this unjust war, and I cannot in good conscience allow this travesty continue, or support any candidate who has chosen to let it continue.

Note: This pledge can apply to any candidate running for any elected office.

This is suggested wording. Each person has to evaluate their own beliefs and values, and publicly declare what they believe in and what they are willing to stand for.

War creates peace like hate creates love.

~David L. Wilson

Contact your elected officials - Send a letter or email today

Contact your US Representatives: http://www.house.gov/house/MemberWWW.shtml

Contact your US Senator: http://www.senate.gov/

On the Third Friday of every month, Take Action! Visit www.IraqMoratorium.org