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IMPEACH & REMOVE TRUMP BEFORE HE

STARTS A WAR


The master of diversion, facing an increasingly damning Senate impeachment trial, last week ordered the assassination of a top Iranian general, Qasem Soleimani. The killing of Soleimani came after explosive emails from Administration officials confirmed the order to withhold aid from Ukraine was at the “clear direction from POTUS . . .”

With impeachment polling turning against him, Trump may have hoped that dramatic action would change the subject and rally his supporters. But the Liar-in-Chief’s justification for ending Soleimani’s “imminent threats” quickly fell apart and triggered protests here and abroad.

What he did accomplish was giving Iran justification to ramp up its nuclear weapons program. It also unleashed anti-American fury across the region. All this would normally have diplomats working overtime to de-escalate tensions and maintain the alliance of America’s allies. But this administration’s State Department is in shambles and Trump has himself worked overtime to pull apart longstanding alliances.

Iran now promises revenge and Trump responds with greater threats. As Obama security adviser Susan Rice wrote yesterday: “It’s hard to envision how this ends short of war.”

These events make a fair impeachment trial urgent. Additionally, Congress must launch an immediate investigation into Trump’s reckless assassination of Soleimani.

Impeach and Remove Trump!

No Iran War!


**ACTION ONE: CALL OUR SENATORS**

SAMPLE SCRIPT FOR SENATORS MERKLEY AND WYDEN:

“My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [town/city], Oregon [zip code]. I am calling today because. . . 

. . . I want the Senator to know that I approve of his comments about the assassination of the Iranian general. We need investigations to get to the bottom of how and why Trump picked this option and what his strategy is in the Middle East going forward. At the same time, we cannot lose focus on the urgent necessity of a full and fair impeachment trial.

Thank you.”

SENATOR JEFF MERKLEY

Portland: (503) 326-3386, DC: (202) 224-3753
Salem: (503) 362-8102, Eugene: (541) 465-6750
Medford: (541) 608-9102, Bend: (541) 318-1298
Pendleton: (541) 278-1129
https://www.merkley.senate.gov/contact/

 

SENATOR RON WYDEN

Portland: (503) 326-7525, DC: (202) 224-5244
Salem: (503) 589-4555, Eugene: (541) 431-0229
Medford: (541) 858-5122, Bend: (541) 330-9142
La Grande: (541) 960-7691
https://www.wyden.senate.gov/contact/

 


**ACTION TWO: CALL COMPLICIT GREG WALDEN**

SAMPLE SCRIPT FOR WALDEN:

“My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [town/city], Oregon [zip code]. I am calling today because. . . 

. . . I want Greg Walden to know that I approve of his comments about the assassination of the Iranian general. We need investigations to get to the bottom of how and why Trump picked this option and what his strategy is in the Middle East going forward. Please thank Greg for speaking out. I continue to ask him to support impeaching and removing Trump from office. He is a dangerous and unfit POTUS. 

Even after announcing his retirement, Greg continues to signal his full support for trumpism, regardless of how much damage Trump is doing to our democracy and to world stability. Know that we are still here and will continue working to flip ORD2 Blue in 2020.

Thank you.”

COMPLICIT GREG WALDEN

DC (202) 225-6730, Medford: (541) 776-4646
Bend (541) 389-4408, La Grande (541) 624-2400
https://walden.house.gov/contact-greg/email-me


**ACTION THREE: BE AN ACTIVIST**

Visit the ORD2 Indivisible Event Calendar on a regular basis to keep updated on local activities. Participate with us as often as you can. We also encourage you to submit events to be added to the ORD2 Indivisible Event Calendar and help us keep current with our event postings. https://ord2indivisible.org/submit-your-event/

Non-ORD2 Indivisible Sponsored Event: #2020 Volunteer Kickoff for Jamie McLeod-Skinner – Phoenix


Flash Mob Dance Rehearsals Are Starting for “BREAK THE CHAIN” for the Women’s March on March 29

January 12 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
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ORD2 Indivisible General Meeting – Phoenix

January 13, 2020 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
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Democratic Presidential
Candidates Debate Watch Party – Medford
January 14, 2020 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
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Illinois Valley Indivisible Event: Call of Life – a film by Species Alliance – Kirby

January 15 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
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Non-ORD2 Indivisible Sponsored Event: DACA Legal Support Fundraiser: CHASE THOSE WINTER BLUES AWAY! – Ashland

January 25 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
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SOURCES:

Vox, Jan. 6, 2020: “Trump’s reckless Middle East policy has brought the US to the brink of war.Why the killing of Qassem Soleimani comes at precisely the wrong time.” https://www.vox.com/world/2020/1/6/21051249/trump-us-iran-news-war-soleimani

Business Insider, Jan. 6, 2020: “There are 3 huge loopholes in Trump’s justification for assassinating Iran’s top general, Qassem Soleimani” https://www.businessinsider.com/loopholes-trump-justification-qassem-soleimani-assassination-imminent-threat-2020-1

US News, Jan.3, 2020: “Support for Trump’s Removal Grows” https://www.usnews.com/news/politics/articles/2020-01-03/support-for-trumps-impeachment-removal-grows-in-new-survey

New York Times, Jan. 6, 2020: “Killing Qassim Suleimani Was Illegal. And Predictable.” https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/06/opinion/qassim-suleimani.html

Washington Post, Jan. 6, 2020: “2020 is the year to worry about nuclear weapons” https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/01/06/is-year-worry-about-nuclear-weapons/?utm_source=reddit.com

The Hill, Jan. 5, 2020: “Warren: ‘Reasonable to ask’ about timing of Soleimani strike ahead of impeachment trial” https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/476821-warren-reasonable-to-ask-about-timing-of-strike-ahead-of-impeachment-trial

Salon, Jan. 6, 2020: “Why Trump did it: A strategic distraction, or a spoiled child showing off his new toys? Iran killing pushed impeachment out of the headlines, showed off some hardware and impressed the Christian fanatics” https://www.salon.com/2020/01/06/why-trump-did-it-a-strategic-distraction-or-a-spoiled-child-showing-off-his-new-toys/