An extraordinary event took place on
Sunday, August, 24, at the Cleo Parker Robinson Theater in Denver. 300
people gathered to hear speeches by prominent representatives of the
movements against the war, repression, and torture of the Bush Regime.
Insightful and deep analysis, scathing exposure, painful remembrances
of the horrors of this regime and the system in whose interests it acts,
and determined expressions of opposition and calls for the need for
further resistance were
repeatedly greeted with applause from a rapt
and energetic audience. People in attendance were repeatedly moved to
stand and applaud, to salute and send their love and appreciation to
the speakers, and sometimes to tears. The evening ended with all the
speakers joining Cleo Parker Robinson on stage for a group reading of
the Pledge of Resistance, joined by the audience.
The following are audio clips of the
evening’s speeches. A full video of the event is forthcoming.
[1.38mb / 2:58] Debra Sweet, World Can’t Wait
National Director Introduces MC’s Elaine Brower and Larry Everest
[3.4mb / 7:20] Phil Aliff of Iraq Veterans Against
the War
[5.13mb / 11:05] Ann Wright, author of
“Dissent, Voices of Conscience”,
introduced by Larry Everest
[4.21mb / 9:05] Tom Chelston, Grammy nominated
singer/songwriter, sings “Bush Whacked”, and
“World Can’t Wait”, introduced by Elaine Brower
[12.3mb / 26:46] Ron Kovic, author of
“Born on the Fourth of July”,
introduced by Larry Evererst
[6.8mb / 14:41] Jeremy Scahill, Polk Award winning
Journalist, author of “Blackwater: The Rise of the World’s Most
Powerful Mercenary Army”, introduced by Larry Everest; recognition
of Amy Goodman, host of “Democracy Now”
[7.27mb / 15:42] Sunsara Taylor, writer for Revolution
Newspaper, World Can’t Wait Advisory Board member,
introduced by Elaine Brower
[5mb / 10:48] Cynthia McKinney, former Congressional
Representative from Georgia, presidential candidate of Green Party,
introduced by Larry Everest
[7.37mb / 15:55] Cindy Sheehan, anti war activist,
Congressional candidate in California,
introduced by Elaine Brower
[6.22mb / 13:26] Pam and Ramona Africa, M.O.V.E.
organization, introduced by Debra Sweet
[3.65mb / 7:53] Cleo Parker Robinson, reading
of the Pledge of Resistance