“No lobby has managed to divert U.S. foreign policy as far from the American national interest… while simultaneously convincing Americans that U.S. and Israeli interests are essentially identical.”
– John Mearsheimer and Stephen Walt – keynote speakers
Move Over AIPAC! Time for a New Middle East Policy!(WASHINGTON D.C.) – Few Americans are aware of the enormous influence the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) wields over U.S. foreign adventures – especially in the Middle East.
The President’s and Congress’ unquestioning support of Israel’s abuse of Palestinians including piracy in international waters and murder of volunteers bringing relief supplies to Gaza and our willingness to go to war against Israel’s neighbors illustrate blind obedience to orders from AIPAC. And whenever AIPAC meets, our “leaders” hasten to be there to pledge their fealty.
It is difficult to muster attention for a peace protest or a rally for human rights and justice. So CODEPINK and the U.S. Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation have strategically scheduled their protest in D.C. (May 21-24) to coincide with the annual policy meeting of AIPAC itself. (Justice First Foundation has proudly joined the long list of co-sponsors.)
Please look at the planned program and, if possible, plan to join the protests in D.C. next month.
From May 21 to 24, 2011, in Washington DC, join CODEPINK, the US Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation and a coalition of over 80 organizations at an historic gathering “Move Over AIPAC: Building a New US Middle East Policy.”
It is timed to coincide with the annual policy meeting of AIPAC, which will feature Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, members of the Obama administration and hundreds of members of Congress. The Move Over AIPAC gathering will expose AIPAC’s negative influence on U.S. foreign policy and promote an alternative approach that respects the rights of all people in the region.
There will be trainings, workshops, press conferences, book signings, cultural events, and culminate with peaceful, creative protests outside the AIPAC convention itself.
Register today to join us in DC! Plus, sign up here and RSVP on facebook.
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