The Danger of War Continues:
Join
Anti-War Protests
Dear Friend --
Trump’s decision today to not immediately
strike back at Iran does not end the war threat whatsoever. Trump’s
bellicose, threatening and offensive speech will keep tensions in the
region boiling hot.
By framing
his decision to not militarily escalate at this moment because of the
lack of American casualties, Trump has created his own 'red line' —
the deaths of U.S. soldiers — which if crossed could send the U.S. and
the whole region hurtling towards war. That remains a very distinct
possibility given that many thousands of U.S. troops remain in Iraq
against the will of the people and government.
We cannot
forget that Trump assassinated, alongside Qasim Soleimani, the leader
of a powerful militia integrated into the Iraqi state, which has also
promised retaliation.
The anti-war
movement that came into the streets in nearly 90 cities on less than
two days notice last weekend is a reflection of the broad sentiment of
the American people. The endless wars in the Middle East have caused
massive death and destruction in the region, the deaths of thousands
of U.S. service members wasted trillions of dollars that could have
gone to meeting basic needs and necessary infrastructure. The wars
have benefited no one but corporate profiteers and military
contractors, and along the way led to the deaths of thousands of U.S.
service members sent to kill and die in Iraq and Afghanistan. The
continued U.S. occupation of Iraq makes that country, the region and
the world — including the United States — less safe.
Jan.
8: Join Emergency Protests today!
Sat.
Jan. 11 @ 3pm ET: Countering The Lies: National Online Teach-in - No
War With Iran!
Jan.
25: Mobilize for the Global Day of Protest — No War on Iran, U.S. Out
of Iraq!
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