Government
Support for Israel is not good for America
Recently Iran attacked Israel with missiles and drones. President Biden pledged full U.S. support to defend Israel. But is it really in the national interests of the United States to unconditionally support and defend Israel?
Israel and Iran have been engaged in low level conflict for decades. The latest incident began when Israel bombed the Iranian embassy in Damascus on April 1, 2024. Iran responded on April 13th with a drone and missile attack on Israel. U.S. military forces in the region were ordered to defend Israel and helped shoot down most of the Iranian drones ...
Mom’s Story
Mom’s Story April 21, 2024
My Mom was born in 1914. From what I understand, she was born in a two-room
log cabin that was part of a lumber camp in northern Wisconsin.
Her parent’s borrowed some money to buy 20 acres of cut-over land to begin a
small family farm in northern Wisconsin.
She would tell me that they never went hungry; although, she wanted her mother
to buy a box of cornflakes which they couldn’t afford. She worked hand in hand
with her parents on the farm, along with three of her uncles who lived with them
as the farm eventually grew to 160 ...
Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Senator Tammy Baldwin joined the Democrats in the U.S. Senate and worked to
pass the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Nineteen
Republicans also voted in favor of the Law. Unfortunately, Senator Ron Johnson
of Wisconsin voted “No.”
President Biden signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
November 15, 2021.
Two years after the passing of this historic legislation, Wisconsin has received
over $5.1 billion to kickstart over 300 new infrastructure projects. Some of these
projects include repairs to Wisconsin’s major ...
Save Social Security
Save Social Security
Social Security is being attacked. The Republicans are determined to turn Social Security into a cash cow for Wall Street and to destroy this extremely valuable and successful public insurance program.
Social Security is on the ballot this November. Republicans are spreading lies, fear, doubts and misinformation about the Social Security. If they win Social Security could be drastically changed or eliminated.
Your future is at stake. Social Security works for all Americans providing vital old age retirement income, disability insurance and ...
RALLY ON SATURDAYS WITH US
Friends for Peace,
We will be walking around the 400 Block in Wausau each Saturday morning at 10 am until about 11:30. Many come to walk and many come to sit on the corners of the 400 Block with signs and flags to be present for people who want to stop to talk.
Please join us as you are able! Bring a new sign if you have time. We do have some to share if you need one!
All of our hearts should be open, and in doing this we will be strengthened to take actions in support of a peaceful solution.
In Solidarity,
Carolyn, Claudette, Nancy and David
MONEY AS A PUBLIC UTILITY
So...What is the result of Congress having given the Money Creation Power to the private banks???. . .
THE RESULT!!! Even though we have all the physical resources and people power needed to. . .
Repair our crumbling infrastructure, fully provide for our elderly and retired citizens, provide free higher education for all of our youth, we can’t because Congress relinquished its Constitutionally delegated right–and duty–to create our nation’s money
debt and interest free.
&n...
It Happened Before and it Can Happen Again
I recently read several books on American history that have a message for what is happening in our country today.
Today we face threats to democracy and to a just, civil society. We are seeing a rise of authoritarianism, resurgence of hate, racism, toxic religiosity, and the breakdown of civility in public life. There are threats of violence from far-right domestic terrorists. It has all happened before and can happen again.
Rachel Maddow is a television commentator and author. Her latest book is “Prequel: An American Fight Against Fascism.” The book tells the ...
Military Spending is Destroying America
“America’s leaders have embraced the very worst...preferring to be feared rather than loved, while putting power first and principle last...” William Astore, veteran, history professor and author.
“Sticking to the current defense spending strategy is not only economically wasteful but will also make America and the world less safe.” William D. Hartung, political scientist who specializes in military and national security issues.
We have a problem in our country with militarism. Militarism dominates our foreign policy, domestic policing, and ...
RALLY ON SATURDAYS WITH US
Friends for Peace,
We will be walking around the 400 Block each Saturday morning at 10 am until about 11:30. Many come to walk and many come to sit on the corners of the 400 Block with signs and flags to be present for people who want to stop to talk.
Please join us as you are able! Bring a new sign if you have time. We do have some to share if you need one!
All of our hearts should be open, and in doing this we will be strengthened to take actions in support of a peaceful solution.
In Solidarity,
Carolyn, Claudette, Nancy and David
Peace Dialogue Event: Gaza, the Movie
A Peace Dialogue Event
Please Join Us for
The
Documentary Movie
Gaza
Followed by Discussion
led by
Elaine Strite, John Viste and Rick Scott
Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 6 pm
First United Methodist Church
903 Third Street
Wausau, WI
This unforgettable documentary film, Gaza, by Andrew McConnell and
Gary Keanu, takes us to a unique place beyond the reach of television
news reports to reveal a world rich with eloquent and resilient characters,
offering us a cinematic and enriching portrait of a people attempting to lead
meaningful lives against the rubble of ...