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9/11 truth protests Bradford/Leeds + Cynthia Mckinney this w/e

dh | 04.09.2007 21:17 | Terror War | Sheffield

To commemorate the 6th anniversary, there are street gatherings and stalls in Bradford on the 8th, Leeds on the 9th. September Furthermore on the 9th, West Yorkshire Truth Campaign, in conjunction with the 9/11 Truth Campaign (britain and Ireland) is proud to present ex-congresswoman and 2008 Presidential Candidate Cynthia McKinney in Leeds

Cynthia McKinney
Cynthia McKinney


Bradford gather 1.00pm Market Square, near Virgin Megastore

Leeds gather 1.00pm outside city Art Gallery , Millenium Square area

Cynthia McKinney presentation as detailed below

Former Congresswoman and US Presidential candidate, Cynthia McKinney, is coming to the UK as part of a European tour and will be presenting a talk entitled "Confronting The Empire". The event, organised by the West Yorkshire Truth Campaign, will be held at the James Graham Building (Lecture Theatre B), Leeds Metropolitan University, Headingley Campus, Leeds LS6 3QS on Sunday September 9th at 7.00pm.

In 1992 Cynthia made history when she became the first African American woman to represent Georgia in the United States House of Representatives.

During her tenure, Cynthia won recognition as an outspoken leader for human rights, an ardent advocate for peace, and a determined worker for justice. As reports now surface that US soldiers are returning from Iraq and testing positive for depleted uranium, it is important to note that Cynthia McKinney sponsored legislation to end the use of all depleted uranium weapons until their health effects are known.

Cynthia voted against record Bush administration Pentagon budgets, and challenged the Pentagon to explain how it "lost" over $2.3 trillion in un-traceable transactions. She continues to decry the Pentagon's sweetheart deals with Halliburton, the Carlyle Group, and DynCorp and its successor companies.

Cynthia speaks out against the loss of fundamental freedoms under the Bush administration. She became one of the first Members of Congress to demand a thorough investigation into the events of September 11, 2001 and responsibly asked the question: "What did the administration know and when did it know it about the events of September 11th ?" As a result of her thought-provoking question, an estimated 40,000 Republicans voted in the Georgia Democratic Primary to oust Cynthia. It is called "crossover" voting and her supporters filed a lawsuit against this practice.

Cynthia will be standing as the Green Party Presidential candidate in 2008.


 http://www.confrontingtheempire.org.uk/

dh
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Conventional protestors agree

05.09.2007 23:32

Reply from Lindis Percy
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From:  percy@starbeck.eclipse.co.uk
To:  riaz.ahmed@hotmail.com
Subject: RE: 9/11 Anniversary Weekend in West Yorkshireþ
Date: Wed, 5 Sep 2007 10:44:32 +0100


Dear Riaz

We will be at Menwith Hill for the regular Tuesday evening demonstration (6-8pm) with special reference to what happened on 11 September 2003.

I hope to come to the interesting sounding lecture by Cynthia McKinney.

Best wishes and solidarity

Lindis
Coordinator with Laila Packer
CAMPAIGN FOR THE ACCOUNTABILITY OF AMERICAN BASES - CAAB
www.caab.org.uk

-----Original Message-----
From: Riaz Ahmed [mailto: riaz.ahmed@hotmail.com]
Sent: 04 September 2007 23:09
Subject: 9/11 Anniversary Weekend in West Yorkshire‏




To all concerned with 911 Truth...

The West Yorkshire Truth Campaign will be holding two demonstrations this weekend. The demonstrations will mark the coming 6th anniversary of 911 on Tuesday next week. The weekend of campaigning concludes on Sunday evening with a talk in Leeds by US Presidential Candidate Cynthia McKinney .
Weekend Schedule

West Yorkshire Demonstations: BRADFORD DEMO:
Tyrel St ( Outside Virgin Megastore), City Centre, Bradford BD1 1RU see location map
Saturday September 8th, 1.00pm - 5.00pm.
LEEDS DEMO:
Outside Leeds Art Gallery, The Headrow, Leeds LS1 3AA see location map
Sunday September 9th, 1.00pm - 5.00pm.
SUNDAY EVENING TALK IN LEEDS:
James Graham Building (Lecture Theatre B), Leeds Metropolitan University, Headingley Campus, Leeds LS6 3QS
Sunday September 9th, 7.00pm - 8.30pm Cynthia McKinney - "Confronting The Emp ire". Admission is free but donations towards room hire are welcomed.



Thank you for showing your support for 911 Truth locally, nationally and globally.

The West Yorkshire Truth Campaign

______________________________

For information...



WEST YORKSHIRE TRUTH CAMPAIGN – PRESS RELEASE

US Presidential Candidate, Cynthia McKinney, visits Leeds

31 August 2007

Former Congresswoman and US Presidential candidate, Cynthia McKinney, is coming to the UK as part of a European tour and will be presenting a talk entitled "Confronting The Empire". The event, organised by the West Yorkshire Truth Campaign, will be held at the James Graham Building (Lecture Theatre B), Leeds Metropolitan University, Headingley Campus, Leeds LS6 3QS on Sunday September 9th at
7.00pm.

In 1992 Cynthia made history when she became the first African American woman to represent Georgia in the United States House of Representatives.

During her tenure, Cynthia won recognition as an outspoken leader for human rights, an ardent advocate for peace, and a determined worker for justice. As reports now surface that US soldiers are returning from Iraq and testing positive for depleted uranium, it is important to note that Cynthia McKinney sponsored legislation to end the use of all depleted uranium weapons until their health effects are known.


Cynthia voted against record Bush administration Pentagon budgets, and challenged the Pentagon to explain how it "lost" over $2.3 trillion in un-traceable transactions. She continues to decry the Pentagon's sweetheart deals with Halliburton, the Carlyle Group, and DynCorp and its successor companies.


Cynthia speaks out against the loss of fundamental freedoms under the Bush administration. She became one of the first Members of Congress to demand a thorough investigation into the events of September 11, 2001 and responsibly asked the question: "What did the administration know and when did it know it about the events of September 11th ?" As a result of her thought-provoking question, an estimated 40,000 Republicans voted in the Georgia Democratic Primary to oust Cynthia. It is called "crossover" voting and her supporters filed a lawsuit against this practice.



Cynthia will be standing as the Green Party Presidential candidate in 2008.

Ends

Notes to editors
For more information about this event or the West Yorkshire Truth Campaign contact Anthony Beckett (mobile: 07733323841; email:
 anthony.m.beckett@googlemail.com), visit the West Yorkshire Truth Campaign website www.wytruth.org.uk or visit the tour website
www.confrontingtheempire.org.uk

Regards

Riaz Ahmed











dh


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