What is AIPAC? An acronym for the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, a powerful lobbying group that makes sure $3 billion in U.S. aid to Israel (the 5th wealthiest nation in the world) continues every year, pressuring Congress and the White House on various foreign policies by means of campaign contributions and other inducements. AIPAC could be the poster child for the baneful effects of money on government decried by the 99%.
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| Source: the fabulous artists of Occupy NH Primary. |
I am going to occupy AIPAC because my government targets people organizing to bring attention to apartheid and injustice in Palestine,
harassing activists by means of search warrants, theft of their property, grand jury subpoenas, and
terrorism charges; and that makes me scared, but I am inspired to face down my fear.
I am going to occupy AIPAC because I
want Congress to bring our war dollars home from Israel. I want U.S. troops to stay out
of Israel, and I'll bet you their moms and dads want this, too. The federal government no longer represents the 99%, so I take to the streets.
I am going to occupy AIPAC because I
have never been in direct action targeting AIPAC. It's a dirty rotten
job, but somebody's got to do it.
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| Apartheid wall at Move Over AIPAC actions in DC last March. |
In solidarity with many inspiring
organizers who have made it their life work to witness for the truth
of the unholy alliance between NATO and the current regime in Israel,
on behalf of the 1%, and to further my own learning, I will occupy
AIPAC.
Go here to register, see a schedule of events for Mar 2-6 in Washington DC, and learn more about how to Occupy AIPAC, not Palestine.
