War Watch Wednesdays, #117

 

117. War Watch Wednesdays, #117, March 15, 2023

Answer Coalition, Veterans for Peace.  "Peace in Ukraine – Say NO to Endless
      U.S. Wars” March 18.   
Abel Tomlinson.  No More War Peace Protests.
All Quiet on the Western Front No More War Film.
World Beyond War.  “4-Question Genius War and Peace Test.”

"Peace in Ukraine – Say NO to Endless U.S. Wars” MARCH 18

Dear friends,   Next weekend, Veterans For Peace is joining up with a large coalition of peace and justice organizations for actions demanding "Peace in Ukraine – Say NO to Endless U.S. Wars” and “Fund People's Needs, Not the War Machine.” The event culminates in a demonstration at the White House on March 18th which coincides with the 20th anniversary of the criminal U.S. invasion of Iraq. Knowing the devastating and lasting consequences of war on the people of Iraq and communities across the globe, we are reminded of the urgent need to work towards a world without war and militarism.

 

 

 

 

ANSWER COALITION Join the national anti-war protest in Washington, D.C.:  Saturday, March 18 1:00 p.m. at the White House.   Noam Chomsky confirmed speaker on March 18!   To meet this grave threat to all of humanity posed by the warmakers, the people must take to the streets! Join us outside the White House to say no to endless U.S. wars! Learn more about the March 18 protest here.     Transportation centers are being organized across the country. Find or organize transportation here.

 

The national anti-war protest at the White House is THIS SATURDAY! Help spread the word with this new promotional video. Hear from leaders in the anti-war movement about why NOW is the time to take a stand against the war machine. Watch and share the video at the link below, on Twitter, and on Instagram.

 

 

Dear Peace Friends,  3-12-23

We really need help promoting our upcoming antiwar peace events on the U of A campus.  Are any of you still University of Arkansas students that strongly dislike war & strongly care about peace?  Or, do you know any such UA students that would be interested in helping us on campus?  

We need help promoting our monthly No More War Peace Protests calling for No Nuclear War with Russia or China.  We must remind the public that Mutually Assured Destruction means Nobody Wins!  We are also beginning to plan for a roundtable or panel discussion on the Ukraine war & more, and will need help promoting that.

Our next monthly No More War Peace Protest is on March 25th at 11 A.M. in front of the Washington County Courthouse in Fayetteville.   Here is the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/732167408357126

For this next protest, we are adding an additional special focus to include peace for Palestine, so this month's title is No More War from Palestine to Ukraine, since that war has recently faced a significant escalation in Huwara, occupied Palestine.  

Thank You & Hope to See You Soon,

Abel Tomlinson

Arkansas Nonviolence Alliance, Founder

 

ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT
Novel into Film.

Note from Art 3-12-23:   “It’s up for an Academy Award, which could come soon.  If it wins one, it will be widely shown here and elsewhere.  Also, it’s available on Netflix for viewing at home, I think.  You can see the trailer simply by searching on the title and then clicking on the preview.   It gives a good sense of the film.“ 

Remarque’s novel (1928) is famous for conveying the effects on young men of war’s terror, including PTSD when they return home.  In 1930, the book was made into its first and very successful film.  The trailer of the new film and its nomination for an Academy Award suggests it might surpass the first two.  The Ukraine War with its atrocious bombings and sufferings of soldiers (and civilians) is a good time to read the book and see the film.  A critical mass of people must oppose wars, if we are to end them. The novel can be ordered at B&N and Pearl’s ( (479) 527-6984), and several versions are available at UAF’s Mullins Library.  --Dick

 

Netflix Wins Six Oscars, Including for ‘All Quiet on the Western Front,’ Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Pinocchio’

https://variety.com/2023/awards/news/netflix-2023-oscars-wins-all-quiet-on-the-western-front-pinocchio-1235544587/

“All Quiet on the Western Front,” directed by Edward Berger, won four Oscars (on nine nominations), picking up the trophies for international feature, cinematography (James Friend), original score (Volker Bertelmann) and production design (Christian M. Goldbeck, Ernestine Hipper). The film — a grim, disquieting adaptation of the famous World War I novel — had dominated the U.K.’s BAFTA Awards with a record-breaking seven wins, including best film, director (Berger), adapted screenplay, cinematography, sound, original score and non-English language film.  –Abel.

 

 

4-Question Genius War and Peace Test World BEYOND War  3-13-23 ) What major contributor to environmental destruction is least touched by laws and regulations? What public project currently devours the most funding that could easily be redirected into environmental protection? What enterprise creates the greatest impediment to urgently needed international cooperation on environmental crises? What initiative has become increasingly likely to destroy all life on Earth before environmental collapse can do so? If you answered war, war, war, and war, you're not only smarter than the average person, but you understand the critical need for this upcoming online course, which can be done on your schedule and purchased at your price.  Learn more and register for War and the Environment.           END # 117         118. War Watch Wednesdays, #118, March 22, 2023   Jake Johnson.  “60+ Faith Groups Urge Congress to 'Dramatically' Slash Pentagon Budget.”  Common Dreams (3-14-23). "The country is sprinting towards a trillion-dollar budget for weapons and war," the groups wrote in a new letter. "We cannot continue down this morally bankrupt path." .   'Path of Error and Danger': China Rebukes US Plan to Sell Nuclear Submarines to Australia.   Common Dreams (3-14-23). See PBS Newshour (3-13-23).      US Increases Dominance as World's Top Arms Exporter.   Common Dreams (3-14-23).     The Urbanity of Evil: 20 Years After the US Invasion of Iraq.   Common Dreams (3-14-23). false Norman Solomon       Blood Does Not Wash Away Blood.   Common Dreams (3-14-23). Why we owe future generations our renunciation of all war and our continued vigilance to save this planet from further grief and destruction. Kathy Kelly                 Jake Johnson.  “'Madness': Biden Requests Record $886 Billion Military Budget.”  Common Dreams (3-9-23). "Continuing to throw this much money at weapons, war, and defense contractor profits is unacceptable," said one critic.   Brett Wilkins.   “UN Disarmament Official Lays Out Path to Reverse 'Dangerous' Nuclear Trends.”  Common Dreams (3-9-23). "Though we are living in a moment of increased confrontation and militarization, one fundamental truth remains unchanged: The only way to eliminate nuclear risk is to eliminate nuclear weapons."  [At least 3 effective fiction films have been made about nuclear war and appeared in Fayetteville: Threads, The Day After, The Road.   Will you be the one to arrange to show them here again?--D]