War Made Easy Screening - Wednesday, August 8, 6:30 p.m.

Written by: Nancy Jacobson on Aug 6, 2007 1:26 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Central Florida for Democracy

WAR MADE EASY
How Presidents & Pundits Keep Spinning Us to Death.

War Made Easy reaches into the Orwellian memory hole to expose a 50-year pattern of government deception and media spin that has dragged the United States into one war after another from Vietnam to Iraq.   Narrated by actor and activist Sean Penn, the film exhumes remarkable archival footage of official distortion and exaggeration from LBJ to George W. Bush, revealing in stunning detail how the American news media have uncritically disseminated the pro-war messages of successive presidential administrations.

War Made Easy gives special attention to parallels between the Vietnam war and the war in Iraq. Guided by media critic Norman Solomon's meticulous research and tough-minded analysis, the film presents disturbing examples of propaganda and media complicity from the present alongside rare footage of political leaders and leading journalists from the past, including Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon, Defense Secretary Robert McNamara, dissident Senator Wayne Morse, and news correspondents Walter Cronkite and Morley Safer.

Norman Solomon's work has been praised by the Los Angeles Times as "brutally persuasive" and essential "for those who would like greater context with their bitter morning coffee." This film now offers a chance to see that context on the screen.  (Some of you will recall that Norman Solomon was interviewed in the Bill Moyer's Special on the Media's role leading up to the War in Iraq)   Approx. 72 minutes

LOCATION & DIRECTIONS:  The meeting will be held at the Classroom Teachers' Association Headquarters (CTA) at 1020 Webster Avenue, Orlando, FL  32804 at 6:30 P.M.  Webster intersects with Edgewater Drive opposite Blodgett's Nursery, just south of the entrance to Bishop Moore High School.  The CTA Headquarters will be on your left about a block or so in.  It is set back from the road, but there is a sign and plenty of surface parking.

Call for Election Day Volunteers

Written by: Nancy Jacobson on Nov 3, 2006 4:30 PM EST

Linked to groups: Central Florida for Democracy

We receive many requests for volunteers, and there will be Get-out-the-Vote (GOTV) activities all over Central Florida on Tuesday, November 7. There are also volunteers needed the night before to put out signs at polling places and other tasks.

This "event" is the place for you to sign up if you have any time available on Monday night or Tuesday from 7:00 A.M. until 8:00 P.M.  If you sign up, briefly tell us your County (Orange, Seminole, or Lake) and when you are available to volunteer. There isn't a lot of space for the messages so put the important stuff first.

We can then put you in touch with the campaign that best fits your time slot. A lot of it will be phoning Democratic voters to make sure they vote on Tuesday. If you are already working on a campaign on Election Day, that's great!!

Even if you only have an hour or so, it can make a huge difference!!!

You can "RSVP" and let us know you are available on Election Day at:

http://www.dfalink.com/event.php?id=15512

Davis Campaign Hosts Nine Debate Watch Parties

Written by: Nancy Jacobson on Oct 23, 2006 11:57 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Democracy for Florida

On Tuesday October 24, 2006, the Davis/Jones Campaign will be hosting nine (9) debate watch parties around the state.

It's bound to be an interesting debate, with the release today of the Quinnipiac poll showing Davis and Crist in a statistical dead heat. This will be Crist's first serious debate since the primaries began, since the Gallagher debates were nothing more than "I'm more like Jeb, no, I'm more like Jeb" ad nauseum.

See if there is a debate party near you. If not, check your local TV listings. The debate broadcast begins at 8:00 P.M.; however, most locations begin the party earlier.

In South Florida:

Broward Debate Watch Party

Honored Guest: Jim Davis, our Democratic nominee for Governor of Florida

Renaissance Hotel, 1230 South Pine Island Road, Plantation, FL

Tuesday, October 24, 2006 at 7:00 PM

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North Palm Beach Debate Watch Party

Duffy's Sports Grill - PGA, 11588 U.S. Highway One, North Palm Beach, FL

Tuesday, October 24, 2006, at 7:30 PM

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Indian River Debate Watch Party

Home of Paul and Carol Amaru, 440 West Forrest Trail, Vero Beach, FL

Tuesday, October 24, 2006 at 7:30 PM

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Miami Debate Watch Party

Miami Elks Lodge 948, 10301 SW 72nd Street, Miami, FL

Tuesday, October 24, 2006, 7:30 PM

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In Central Florida:

Orlando Debate Watch Party

Honored Guests: Daryl Jones, Democratic Nominee for Lt. Governor, Congresswoman Corrine Brown and Mayor Buddy Dyer

Orlando Campaign Headquarters, 1011 E. Colonial Drive, Suite 500, Orlando, FL

October 24, 2006, at 7:30 PM

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Tampa Debate Watch Party

Tampa Campaign Headquarters, 3508 W. Grace, Tampa, FL

Tuesday, October 24, 2006, at 7:30 PM

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In North Florida:

Alachua Debate Watch Party

Beef O'Brady's, 6500 SW Archer Ave., Gainesville, FL

Tuesday, October 24, 2006, 7:30 PM

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Marion Debate Watch Party

Dooley's, 3305 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL

Tuesday, October 24, 2006, at 7:30 PM

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Tallahassee Debate Watch Party

The Moon, 1105 E. Lafayette Street, Tallahassee, FL

Tuesday, October 24, 2006, 7:30 PM

Davis Campaign Orlando Debate Watch Party

Written by: Nancy Jacobson on Oct 23, 2006 11:02 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Central Florida for Democracy

Orlando Debate Watch Party

Honored Guests: Democratic Nominee for Lt. Governor Daryl Jones, Corrine Brown and Mayor Buddy Dyer

Orlando Campaign Headquarters
1011 E. Colonial Drive, Suite 500
Orlando, FL

Tuesday, October 24, 2006 at 7:30 PM

The Democratic Campaign Headquarters is in the Cruises Only building on the corner of Colonial and Thornton.

Iraq Forum - Ambassador Peter Galbraith & Dr. Lawrence Korb

Written by: Nancy Jacobson on Sep 13, 2006 10:48 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Central Florida for Democracy

September 19, 2006
7:00 - 9:00 P.M.
Keene Hall/Tiedtke Music Hall
Rollins College
1000 Holt Avenue - Winter Park, FL 32789

More than three years ago, George W. Bush declared major military operations in Iraq over, yet we still occupy that country with conflicting and vague ideas as to our mission there. For all their sacrifices, the men and women of our Armed Forces deserve more from us.

Today, the situation on the ground is increasingly dangerous for our troops and for Iraqi citizens. Where do we go from here? What is our exit strategy?

We have gathered an outstanding panel of experts who will candidly address the political, social, religious, military and economic realities presented by the Iraq conflict.

Panelists

Peter W. Galbraith
Former Ambassador to Croatia
in Clinton Administration,
Senior Diplomatic Fellow
Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation
Author of "The End of Iraq" (2006)

Lawrence J. Korb
Former Assistant Secretary of Defense
in Reagan Administration,
Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress,
Co-author of "Strategic Redeployment 2.0"

Ujjayant Chakravorty, PhD.
Professor of Economics
University of Central Florida

Dr. Stephen Day
Middle East Politics
Adjunct Professor
Rollins College

Join us to learn more about the challenges the Iraq conflict currently presents to us as a nation and ask questions of our panelists. Together we can develop and promote a realistic, positive, and progressive resolution to the crisis in Iraq.

Open to the public. Admission is free. Due to limited seating, we recommend that you RSVP and arrive early. If you have questions or encounter difficulty registering here please call 407-897-6061 to RSVP.

Presented by Central Florida for Democracy, a Democracy For America coalition group, and Rollins College Democrats.

Ambassador Galbraith will be available to sign copies of his recently published book, "The End of Iraq." If you do not own a copy, copies may be purchased at the forum ($26 + tax).

You can click through to RSVP and email directly from the Iraq Forum Flyer located here:
www.tylonius.com/CFD/Email.IraqF...

A downloadable PDF version of the flyer for you to print and distribute can be found here: www.tylonius.com/CFD/DFA.IraqFly...

Please distribute this email/flyer widely.

Iraq Forum - Ambassador Peter Galbraith & Dr. Lawrence Korb

Written by: Nancy Jacobson on Sep 13, 2006 10:45 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Democracy for Florida

September 19, 2006
7:00 - 9:00 P.M.
Keene Hall/Tiedtke Music Hall
Rollins College
1000 Holt Avenue - Winter Park, FL 32789

More than three years ago, George W. Bush declared major military operations in Iraq over, yet we still occupy that country with conflicting and vague ideas as to our mission there. For all their sacrifices, the men and women of our Armed Forces deserve more from us.

Today, the situation on the ground is increasingly dangerous for our troops and for Iraqi citizens. Where do we go from here? What is our exit strategy?

We have gathered an outstanding panel of experts who will candidly address the political, social, religious, military and economic realities presented by the Iraq conflict.

Panelists

Peter W. Galbraith
Former Ambassador to Croatia
in Clinton Administration,
Senior Diplomatic Fellow
Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation
Author of "The End of Iraq" (2006)

Lawrence J. Korb
Former Assistant Secretary of Defense
in Reagan Administration,
Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress,
Co-author of "Strategic Redeployment 2.0"

Ujjayant Chakravorty, PhD.
Professor of Economics
University of Central Florida

Dr. Stephen Day
Middle East Politics
Adjunct Professor
Rollins College

Join us to learn more about the challenges the Iraq conflict currently presents to us as a nation and ask questions of our panelists. Together we can develop and promote a realistic, positive, and progressive resolution to the crisis in Iraq.

Open to the public. Admission is free. Due to limited seating, we recommend that you RSVP and arrive early. If you have questions or encounter difficulty registering here please call 407-897-6061 to RSVP.

Presented by Central Florida for Democracy, a Democracy For America coalition group, and Rollins College Democrats.

Ambassador Galbraith will be available to sign copies of his recently published book, "The End of Iraq." If you do not own a copy, copies may be purchased at the forum ($26 + tax).

You can click through to RSVP and email directly from the Iraq Forum Flyer located here:
www.tylonius.com/CFD/Email.IraqF...

A downloadable PDF version of the flyer for you to print and distribute can be found here: www.tylonius.com/CFD/DFA.IraqFly...
Please distribute this email/flyer widely.

Sen. Russ Feingold in Orlando September 9

Written by: Nancy Jacobson on Sep 7, 2006 3:42 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Democracy for Florida

Florida Democratic Party Chairman,

Karen L. Thurman

requests the pleasure of your company for the

Florida Victory '06 Reception
with Honored Guest

Senator Russ Feingold

Saturday, September 9, 2006 at Noon

800 Mayfair Circle
Orlando, FL 32803

_____ YES! I/we will attend the Florida Victory '06 Reception on September 9, 2006. I/we would like to participate.

Individual Guest(s) $75.00

To RSVP or purchase tickets please call
Mario Zervigon (mzervigon@fladems.com)
at 850.222.3411 or 407-896-2025


Paid for and authorized by the Florida Democratic Party.
P: 850.222.3411 F: 850.222.0916 www.fladems.com - 214 S. Bronough Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301.

Not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. Contributions permissible under federal law will be deposited in the FDP Federal Account, FDP's federal component, unless otherwise designated and subject to federal contribution limitations. Contributions not permissible under federal law will be deposited in the FDP state committee account, FDP's non-federal component, as permissible by law. Contributions from foreign nationals are prohibited. Contributions to the Florida Democratic Party are not deductible for federal income tax purposes.

July 29 - Neighbor to Neighbor Canvass & Picnic

Written by: Nancy Jacobson on Jul 6, 2006 10:10 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Central Florida for Democracy

Join fellow Democrats (and Independents) on July 29, 2006, for a Neighbor to Neighbor Canvass & Picnic in support of the FDP's Coordinated Campaign which reaches out to targeted voters to increase Democratic turnout, which helps Democrats up and down the ticket. We are doing this as part of the DNC's Democratic Reunion.

You will be given a map, a script, walk lists and instruction. We will have water for you to take with you into the field. Be sure to bring sunscreen and wear a hat. We will meet at Orange DEC Headquarters, walk in the morning and return by 1:30 P.M. to swap stories, cool off with chilled libations, and enjoy a picnic spread.

Sign up here for the Orange County Neighbor to Neighbor Canvass (or the Seminole County Canvass if you live in Seminole): www.democrats.org/a/party/a_50_s...

To win big in November, we need to start now!!! Join us to make a difference and have some fun with like-minded friends.

Central Florida Activist Training - June 10 (Saturday)

Written by: Nancy Jacobson on Jun 6, 2006 6:28 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Democracy for Florida

CENTRAL FLORIDA ACTIVIST TRAINING

Hosted by: Florida Democratic Party

Get ready for the 2006 campaign!

The Florida Democratic Party Coordinated Campaign will hold a one-day activist training camp in Orlando for Central Floridians who want to help elect Democrats in 2006!

Local and national experts on campaign management, field organizing, communications, grassroots advocacy, and organization building will be on hand to instruct and work with you one-on-one to develop your ability to promote progressive values and Democratic Party-building skills.

We need you (and all of your Democratic friends) to win in November!

Date: June 10th (Saturday)

Time: 9:00 am- 3:30 pm

Check-in opens at 8:45 am

Location:
University of Central Florida
Student Union
4000 Central Florida Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32816

Requirement: There is no charge; however, you must be a registered Democrat or Independent before June 9, 2006.

To Register: Call 850-222-3411 or log on to www.fladems.com

For more information, please call State Party Headquarters at 850-222-3411.

Bill Clinton Reception in Orlando - June 12

Written by: Nancy Jacobson on Jun 6, 2006 6:08 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Democracy for Florida

You can be a force for change in Florida and enjoy Bill Clinton's company at the same time for a mere $200. Bill Clinton is helping the Florida Democratic Party support the infrastructure of the 2006 Coordinated Campaign. The FDP has the best Coordinated Campaign plan at the earliest point in time in recent memory, perhaps ever. Our money will be well spent this election cycle. Be the change you want and join me and

FLORIDA DEMOCRATIC PARTY CHAIRMAN, KAREN L. THURMAN

AT A FLORIDA VICTORY '06 RECEPTION WITH HONORED GUEST

FORMER PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON

MONDAY, JUNE 12, 2006 - 11:45 AM

ORLANDO MARRIOTT DOWNTOWN
400 W LIVINGSTON STREET
ORLANDO 32801

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
MARIO ZERVIGON (MZERVIGON@FLADEMS.COM) AND RYAN HAMPTON (RHAMPTON@FLADEMS.COM) AT 850.222.3411

OR

PURCHASE YOUR TICKET(S) ONLINE: WWW.FLADEMS.COM


Paid for and authorized by the Florida Democratic Party.
P: 850.222.3411 - F: 850.222.0916 - www.fladems.com - 214 S. Bronough Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301.
Not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. Contributions permissible under federal law will be deposited in the FDP Federal Account, FDP's federal component, unless otherwise designated and subject to federal contribution limitations. Contributions not permissible under federal law will be deposited in the FDP state committee account, FDP's non-federal component, as permissible by law. Contributions from foreign nationals are prohibited. Contributions to the Florida Democratic Party are not deductible for federal income tax purposes.