SANTA READS MESSAGE JUST BEFORE ARREST

ACTION IN PORTLAND, OREGON FOR IMPEACHMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY

Just got back from the big house, I’ve got to tell you I met some wonderful people today, met some assholes, but mostly, by far good and caring people.

By now, you should know that three of us decided to put more pressure on the “Earl-man.” We sat in chairs, one “Granny Rocker” and two others to make the point how pissed we are at the dems, for allowing this lunatic to continue his killing ways.

We have been patient, we have tried talking, yelling, embarrassing the Earl-man. Nothing has changed his mind to stop funding the occupation, or impeaching the monsters who have a death grip on our government.

We were arrested about 1400 (2:00 PM for you city slickers.)

The police who I came in contact with were professional, save one who was assigned to the building. He almost caused a chain reaction by forcing the door open and banging into both Marilyn and I---it was a bad moment, but it passed and then we waited to be arrested. The police who took charge from this point were in the mood to talk us out of what we were trying to do; making it uncomfortable for the Earl-man. We were arrested and taken down to the jail and were processed, they would not let me smile, so the mug shot is going to be bad, bad.

I felt great doing something to make everyone I encountered think about the now genocide of Iraq and how our politicians have let us down. I was with two great ladies, surrounded by good folks and even had music and songs by Hans---he is very good.

John sent me a note to say we now have 25 representatives who have signed on to
Dennis’ impeachment resolution. Rep. Wexler now has over 120,000 signatures on his petition to impeach. Things are moving in our direction---keep the pressure on and remember to try to have fun doing it---in Molly’s name we fight but always try to laugh.

Steve and others, I don’t expect people to be arrested, it is a frightening experience when they put the handcuffs on and you are defenseless. What I do expect is organizations to do everything to fill the courtrooms when there is a jury trial for a protest against this war/occupation and now genocide of Iraq.

Joe, You do wonderful work documenting what we are trying to do, you need to apologize to no one--keep doing what you are doing and there will be a special place in heaven for you, I am proud to know you!

More info, pictures and video:

http://portland.indymedia.org/en/2007/12/370199.shtml

http://www.afterdowningstreet.org/?q=node/29526

For Justice and Peace,

Joe Walsh--Lone Vet
Portland, OR.