Philadelphia Emergency Antiwar Convention

" This is the time for action, not apathy; for union, not division. This is the start of..."

Sun, 08 Jul 2007 12:34:15 -0400

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This is the time for action, not apathy; for union, not division.

This is the start of the Second American Revolution—a new beginning for hope on the planet.

”

- from the Declaration of Intent

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Sat, 07 Jul 2007 15:45:30 -0400

Sam Ettaro of RTR Media interviews Phil Berg on streaming...

Sat, 07 Jul 2007 15:42:45 -0400

Sam Ettaro of RTR Media interviews Phil Berg on streaming audio/video.

"I am an advocate for a new investigation, that’s for sure. Everywhere I go, my audiences are filled..."

Sat, 07 Jul 2007 15:25:42 -0400

“I am an advocate for a new investigation, that’s for sure. Everywhere I go, my audiences are filled with 9/11 truth people, and I really honor your commitment to finding the truth.”

- Cindy Sheehan

Dr. Bob Bowman, former candidate for Congress from Florida and...

Sat, 07 Jul 2007 15:25:02 -0400

Dr. Bob Bowman, former candidate for Congress from Florida and former fighter pilot and head of an early version of the Star Wars program, calls the 9/11 investigation a coverup and calls for a new investigation of 9/11.

Bruce Marshall, one of the principal organizers of the event.

Sat, 07 Jul 2007 15:20:06 -0400

Bruce Marshall, one of the principal organizers of the event.

Adam Kokesh, of Iraq Vets against the War, spoke of the high...

Sat, 07 Jul 2007 15:18:50 -0400

Adam Kokesh, of Iraq Vets against the War, spoke of the high level of desire among active duty troops to get out of Iraq. He talked about organizing active duty chapters of Iraq Vets Against the War. He also spoke of the need for reparations for Iraqis.

“Now means NOW.”

Dr. Bob Bowman and Phil Berg.

Sat, 07 Jul 2007 15:14:12 -0400

Dr. Bob Bowman and Phil Berg.

Dave Lindorff, co-author with Barbara Olshansky of The Case for...

Sat, 07 Jul 2007 15:12:53 -0400

Dave Lindorff, co-author with Barbara Olshansky of The Case for Impeachment, talked about the need and the many reasons to impeach both Bush and Cheney.

Phyllis Gilbert, of Peace Action — Delaware Valley, which...

Sat, 07 Jul 2007 14:55:36 -0400

Phyllis Gilbert, of Peace Action — Delaware Valley, which has been promoting peace for over 50 years, was the local host of the event.

Thanks, Phyllis.

Sam Ettaro of RTR Media was live streaming internet radio from...

Sat, 07 Jul 2007 14:50:38 -0400

Sam Ettaro of RTR Media was live streaming internet radio from the Convention all day.

The Delegates. With seating for 200, by 2:00pm the room was...

Sat, 07 Jul 2007 14:46:21 -0400

The Delegates. With seating for 200, by 2:00pm the room was packed with people standing along every wall, and more on the outside balcony and in the street below with banners and bullhorns.

Webster Tarpley introduced the “Philadelphia...

Sat, 07 Jul 2007 14:42:11 -0400

Webster Tarpley introduced the “Philadelphia Platform”, a united front program submitted to the antiwar convention and later approved, with modifications, by the delegates assembled. The complete text of the Philadelphia Platform can be found here.

Kevin Smith, radio producer for WTPRN (We the People Radio...

Sat, 07 Jul 2007 14:37:30 -0400

Kevin Smith, radio producer for WTPRN (We the People Radio Network) talked about conservative values, like following the constitution.

Paula Gloria of Manhattan Neighborhood Network Public Access TV...

Sat, 07 Jul 2007 14:34:27 -0400

Paula Gloria of Manhattan Neighborhood Network Public Access TV was on hand filming some of the proceedings.

Lilly Hughes of DCOI (Directly Confronting the Occupation in...

Sat, 07 Jul 2007 14:30:54 -0400

Lilly Hughes of DCOI (Directly Confronting the Occupation in Iraq) called for direct efforts to stop the war and dry up the supply of willing enlistees.

Luke Rudkowski or WeAreChange.org talked about their philosophy...

Sat, 07 Jul 2007 14:27:59 -0400

Luke Rudkowski or WeAreChange.org talked about their philosophy of public education, taking the message to the streets and taking the unanswered questions to the oligarchs, toe-to-toe.

WeAreChange (group standing) came to Philly and brought their...

Sat, 07 Jul 2007 14:24:51 -0400

WeAreChange (group standing) came to Philly and brought their no-holds-barred street activism tactics. While the convention was going on inside, We-Are-Change was outside with banners and bullhorns bringing 9/11truth to the people of Philadelphia.

Lewis DuPont Smith spoke about the need to fight the police...

Sat, 07 Jul 2007 14:22:06 -0400

Lewis DuPont Smith spoke about the need to fight the police state tactics. He also alerted the audience to the BAE scandal which has been all but ignored in the US media.

July 4, 2007, Independence Hall Visitors Center

Sat, 07 Jul 2007 10:32:40 -0400

July 4, 2007, Independence Hall Visitors Center