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Ramona patriots protest to protect Constitution INSIGHTS - by Dave Patterson of Ramona, clearly defines why patriots in the Ramona Forum manned a protest booth at the Ramona Country Fair this past weekend to defend free speech and protest the Bush War. Read More Congress twiddles thumbs as DISASTER LOOMS The war in Iraq is about to get worse— much worse. The Democrats’ decision to let the war run its course, while they frantically wash their hands of responsibility, means that it will sputter and stagger forward until the mission collapses. This will be sudden. The security of the Green Zone, our imperial city, will be increasingly breached. By Chris Hedges Read More

Event Reminders: Vets for Peace, Monthly meeting Tuesday, 08/07/2007 The San Diego chapter of the Vets for Peace, friends, supporters gather for their monthly meeting Tuesday, Aug. 7 at 7:00PM. Church of Today, 8999 Activity Road, San Diego. Directions and map: click on title above. Read More Calendar of Progressive Events in SD County Wednesday, 08/08/2007 Calendar of Events Peace Resource Center, all San Diego County. For July - CLICK HERE. Read More All Democratic events SD County = Jellison List Wednesday, 08/08/2007 List of Democratic Party events in San Diego County: CLICK HERE. Read More 7 Demo candidates to participate in GAY DEBATE Thursday, 08/09/2007 Seven Democratic candidates have committed to appearing on the first ever televised presidential forum dedicated solely to questions about gay (GLBT) issues on TV Aug. 9. You may submit questions for consideration, but must do so by Aug 1. Thursday, Aug. 9 starting at 6 p.m. Pacific time and 9 p.m. Eastern. Read More JULIUS CAESAR in Carlsbad Friday, 08/10/2007 The Sixth Annual Free Shakespeare in the Park. Carlsbad, Aug. 10. New Village Arts is Carlsbad's award-winning professional theatre. Read More 'Voice for Peace' - Benefit Concert Friday, 08/10/2007 Americans for Peace sponsor Concert for a "Department for Peace" Inspirational benefit concert Friday, Aug. 10. Read More FLASH: California will vote by PAPER BALLOT