Cindy Sheehan's Soapbox

Dear Friends, I have been completely underwhelmed by the response to the Fall Fundraiser (but, a HUGE thank you to those few of you who have donated!) and I have been wondering if The Soapbox podcast is something that is even necessary at this time. I have been reflecting on the past nine years of amazing shows (I am working on a searchable archive of hundreds of shows right now) and I knew if I had to put The Soapbox aside, I have a deep well of wonderful guests/topics/history to offer. It is quite an important body of work, if I do say so myself. However, I went to speak at an event on Friday in San Francisco and the young woman sitting next to me was very excited about my talk, so I told her she should sign up for the newsletters. She said, "I listen to your podcast every week." With the addition of Dakotah's perspective and the energy I drew from the young woman in San Francisco, I cannot stop with Cindy Sheehan's Soapbox and I am excited that w

    From The Daily Beast: DISCOMFORTER-IN-CHIEF Cindy Sheehan: ‘Bush Was No Better’ Than Donald Trump ***************** From World Socialist Website: “This anti-Russian campaign is horrible”: An interview with antiwar activist Cindy Sheehan   ************************  (Military) Recruiters Lie Worse than Used Car Salesmen   ******************************** Trump Under Fire For Communication with Families of Soldiers Killed in Action Cindy Sheehan interviewed by Brian Becker on  Loud and Clear    CLICK TO LISTEN  ******************************** From the Washington Examiner Cindy Sheehan: 'Not shocked' by Trump's words to soldier's widow, since Bush was 'pretty rude' after my son's death   CINDY SHEEHAN'S SOAPBOX       

October 29, 2017 Guest: Caleb Maupin Topic:Youth Conference in Russia Guest Host: Dakotah Lilly ************ Today, on The Soapbox, Guest Host, Dakotah Lilly, interviews Caleb Maupin and they chat about their recent trip to Sochi, Russia for the World Federation of Youth Conference. Dakotah Lilly is a college student who is co-founder of Students and Youth for a New America Caleb Maupin is an activist and correspondent for RT. **************************************************************** CINDY SHEEHAN'S SOAPBOX   

Giggling Mass-Murderers The facts don't lie. Under the regimes of George W. Bush and Barack Obama, millions of civilians in places such as Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya, Syria, and Yemen have been slaughtered, wounded, displaced and made desperately ill with the effects of toxins such as depleted uranium: the "gift" that never ends, literally---it has a half-life of 4.5 billion years. Now, "because Trump," the image of George W. Bush has been rehabilitated and (if one can believe polls) now enjoys a 59% approval rating. He left office with ratings in the mid-20's, which I thought were far too generous, at the time. Since the imperial agenda of W. Bush murdered my son in Iraq on April 04, 2004, my personal grief has expanded to become global in nature and I can't stomach any of this Bush-lite just because he has been critical of someone with whom his family has personal issues. Remember when Trump humiliated Jeb? Jeb, whom I believe was the

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Please Support Cindy Sheehan's Soapbox If eight-years of war under the Obama Regime didn't convince you that the US Empire is always plotting for and actively waging wars of destruction all over the planet, then maybe Trump's illegal and immoral continuation of those wars will convince you that in the US government, The People have no friends or anyone we can trust. Cindy Sheehan's Soapbox will soon be entering into its tenth year of being an uncompromising and unflinching voice for peace and for positive revolution for the 99% We cannot do it without the help of our Friends and supporters! You can make a tax-deductible donation online by clicking the image below, or send a check to: Cindy Sheehan's Soapbox, LLC PO Box 6264 Vacaville, CA 95696

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October 22, 2017 Guest: Helena Norberg-Hodge Topic: Big Picture Activism, Local Futures and the  Economics of Happiness This week on the Soapbox, Cindy welcomes back for the 3rd time one of her favorite guests Helena Norberg-Hodge   CLICK THE PHOTO OF HELENA FOR HER WEBSITE AND INFORMATION ON CONFERENCES AND TO  WATCH CINDY'S ALL TIME FAVORITE DOCUMENTARY: "THE ECONOMICS OF HAPPINESS" How can EVERYONE be an activist and encourage local food sovereignty and peace in our neighborhoods and communities while focusing on "The Big Picture?" ************************************* CINDY SHEEHAN'S SOAPBOX 

October 22, 2017 "He knew what he was signing up for," is the false canard Trump used to upset the family of Spec Forces soldier La David Johnson after he was killed in Niger. Cindy Sheehan demolishes that lie and asks the $64k question: "What is the US Empire doing in Niger?" ************************************* CINDY SHEEHAN'S SOAPBOX   

Trump Under Fire For Communication with Families of Soldiers Killed in Action    Cindy Sheehan interviewed by Brian Becker on                  Loud and Clear    CLICK ABOVE IMAGE TO LISTEN TO SHOW   ************************************* CINDY SHEEHAN'S SOAPBOX   

  Canada Hands Off Venezuela! By Alison Bodine Today, Venezuela is facing increasing threats, sanctions and foreign intervention. The United States has been the leader of these attacks against Venezuela’s sovereignty, especially through illegal sanctions, threats of military intervention, and the funding of violent right-wing counter-revolutionary groups and political parties. Venezuela was even included in the latest version of U.S. President Trump’s shameful and inhuman travel ban. The U.S.-led campaign for “regime change” in Venezuela works hand-in-hand with Venezuela’s violent right-wing opposition. These counter-revolutionaries have attempted to overthrow the democratically elected government of President Nicolas Maduro through an economic war of hoarding, price gouging and other sabotage. They have also waged a violent campaign on the streets of Venezuela that resulted in the deaths of over 100 people in the four months between April and July, s

   Image by Anthony Freda www.FredaArt.com     We now know that The Gulf of Tonkin Incident ( the claim that two U.S. destroyers were attacked by North Vietnamese PT boats) was a lie.   This falsehood provided the moral pretext to launch a massive escalation of the Vietnam War. Johnson’s deceitful speech of Aug. 4, 1964, won accolades from editorial writers. The president proclaimed the New York Times, “went to the American people last night with the somber facts.” The Los Angeles Times urged Americans to “face the fact that the Communists, by their attack on American vessels in international waters, have themselves escalated the hostilities.” Without the benefit of real, independent journalism, the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution — a pseudo-declaration of war against North Vietnam — was approved by Congress on Aug. 7 . (Two brave senators, Wayne Morse of Oregon and Ernest Gruening of Alaska, provided the only “no” votes.) The resolution auth

  October 15, 2017 "If You Live in the US, You Live in a Freak Show" Cindy Sheehan's vlog (video blog) about the war crimes and other crimes of the USA. " No pyrotechnics, no screaming, no flashy graphics, just one truth bomb after another.... On the 16th anniversary of the US invasion and ongoing occupation of Afghanistan, Cindy Sheehan gives her thoughts on US Imperialism and how we must be in solidarity with all oppressed people of the world. Also, information on opposing the further US intervention in Venezuela." *********************************************   CINDY SHEEHAN'S SOAPBOX 

  English Version (Spanish Below)   October 11, 2017 Attention: Antonio Cordero Venezuelan Consul General in San Francisco 1700 California Street, Suite 420 San Francisco, CA 94108 (Email:  ven.sanfrancisco@ gmail.com ) Dear Consul General Cordero, On October 7, labor and antiwar activists from across the San Francisco Bay Area came together at a “U.S. Out Now!” public forum that was sponsored by the United National Antiwar Coalition (UNAC) and held at the  Niebyl Proctor Library in Oakland. Forum speakers addressed all the major arenas in which the U.S. government is intervening throughout the world, sowing chaos, death, and destruction -- but special attention was paid to the urgent situation facing the Venezuelan people as a direct result of the U.S. intervention. At the conclusion of the meeting, participants voted a “U.S. Hands Off Venezuela!” statement that we are forwarding to you and to the people of Venezuela. The statem