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Rolla Peace News June 1, 2021 |
Dear Friends:Editor's note: Please consider writing for our newsletter. It's always very exciting to be able to publish submissions from our readers.In this newsletter is: 1. NOON VIGIL FOR PEACE: THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 2021 2. THE MISFIT MATHEMATICIAN (Tom's column, http://tomsager.org) a) Biden Proposes $753 Billion Military Budget b) Biden Administration OKs $735 Million Sale of Bombs to Israel c) Biden Declares Goal of “Total Denuclearization” of Koreas d) US Troops Leaving Afghanistan; Government Troops Surrendering to Taliban 1. NOON VIGIL FOR PEACE: THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 2021 We vigil for peace in front of the Rolla Post Office, THIS THURSDAY, JUNE 3, FROM NOON TO 1:00 PM (and most subsequent Thursdays until Peace is established). Please join us this Thursday in saying NO WAR AGAINST PALESTINE or any other country. The temperature is predicted to be in the 70s. If you do not feel comfortable standing with us in front of the Post Office, please consider driving by and showing your support for our message by honking your horn and flashing a peace sign. Note 1: Since there are so few of us, generally only 2, no need to cancel; but let's maintain social distancing. Note 2: In case of inclement weather, vigils may be canceled or terminated early. 2. THE MISFIT MATHEMATICIAN (Tom's column, http://tomsager.org) a) Biden Proposes $753 Billion Military Budget b) Biden Administration OKs $735 Million Sale of Bombs to Israel c) Biden Declares Goal of “Total Denuclearization” of Koreas d) US Troops Leaving Afghanistan; Government Troops Surrendering to Taliban Biden Proposes $753 Billion Military Budget This is obscene. $13 Billion over Trump era proposal. Think of all the trees that could be planted and nurtured with this money. Think of all the carbon sequestered. Think of all the oil the military would not be able to burn without this money, and the carbon not added to our fast-warming atmosphere. Biden Administration OKs $735 Million Sale of Bombs to Israel To replace all the bombs dropped on Gaza last month; so Israel can devastate Gaza again from the air, including healthcare infrastructure, clean water, sewage, homes, schools, businesses, journalists' offices, etc. — whenever the whim arises. Bernie Sanders introduces resolution in the Senate blocking the bomb sale. Thousands in Israel demonstrate for a joint future for Palestine and Israel without bombs. Biden Declares Goal of “Total Denuclearization” of Koreas Hmmm, I wonder... Does denuclearization include the US nuclear submarines off the Korean coast? How about nuclear weapons based in the Pacific and elsewhere that threaten North Korea?“It’s difficult to persuade someone to make a deal, if he is certain you’re planning to kill him, no matter what he does.” —Robert Alvarez Let's get real. North Korea's ability to cause unacceptable harm to the US global empire is all that stands between North Korea and total devastation. (Think Gaddafi.) US Troops Leaving Afghanistan; Government Troops Surrendering to Taliban The Taliban appears to be allowing US and other foreign troops to “peacefully” withdraw. Meanwhile Afghan government forces are reading the writing on the wall and surrendering without a fight. Rolla Peace News is distributed by email once a week on Tuesday evenings (except on rare occasions) and is posted on the web at http://tomsager.org (click on Rollaites for Peace: near the top of rightmost column). If you don't wish to get notices of peace events in the Rolla area, let me know and I'll take you off this list. If you want to be added to this list, let me know. Wage peace, Tom yushasager (at) yahoo.com |