MTMcPhearson, Author at United For Peace and Justice

Check for Stop U.S. Attack on Syria Rallies in Your Area

by MTMcPhearson | Sep 7, 2013 | Action Alerts, UFPJ

Here’s a list of Actions around the country that are taking place this week to oppose a US strike against Syria. To add your action click here. ARIZONA Flagstaff, AZ Tue. Sept 3, 4 pm Flagstaf City Hall Lawn Tucson, AZ Friday, Sep 13, 5:00pm See FB event...

Act Now to Stop U.S. War with Syria

by MTMcPhearson | Sep 6, 2013 | Action Alerts, Legislative Working Group Posts, UFPJ

Once again the President is leading a rush into war. He is demanding Congress give him speedy authorization to launch attacks, on Syria this time, to punish and deter chemical weapons use. Once again, the case for going to war is sketchy, and the U.S. government is...

Syria Resources

by MTMcPhearson | Sep 4, 2013 | UFPJ

Regarding the facts: Talking Points from Phyllis Bennis, Director, New Internationalism Project Institute for Policy Studlies Tom Hayden – A Call for Forceful Diplomacy http://www.pdamerica.org/component/k2/item/1809-tom-hayden-a-call-for-forceful-diplomacy 9...

Talking Points: Potential consequences – The Day Of U.S. Military Strike on Syria (Why Not Attack)

by MTMcPhearson | Sep 4, 2013 | Action Alerts, UFPJ

Military strike would be illegal – UN Charter allows military force only if immediate self-defense (Art 51), not applicable, the U.S. not attacked by Syria; or if Security Council agrees (Chapter VII, Art 42) – not going to happen – Russian veto, probably Chinese,...