Rage Against the War Machine is an upcoming anti-war rally planned for Feb 19th, 2023 at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. which is organized by the Libertarian Party and the People's Party to demand that the United States withdraw any involvement in the current conflict in Ukraine, especially since it risks nuclear war and World War III with Russia.[1]
This event poses a threat to the pro-Democratic Party Synthetic Left by having the potential for creating a new polarization in America where pro-growth anti-malthusian forces (real Communists and Libertarians) unite against the woke fascist agenda of the degrowthers and the big banks.[2]
Unfortunately, Scott Ritter has been barred from speaking, after a coordinated campaign to malign and smear him, despite his continued centrality in the anti-war narrative surrounding the Russian special military operation.
List of demands
- Not One More Penny for War in Ukraine
- Negotiate Peace
- Stop the War Inflation
- Disband NATO
- Global Nuclear De-Escalation
- Slash the Pentagon Budget
- Abolish the CIA and Military-Industrial Deep State
- Abolish War and Empire
- Restore Civil Liberties
- Free Julian Assange[3]
Sponsors
The sponsors are grouped by their donation amount, bronze for $500, silver for $1000, and gold for $5000. There are not yet any gold sponsors.
Silver sponsors
Bronze sponsors - $500
Speakers
- Scott Ritter - Former U.S. Marine Corps Intelligence Officer and UN weapons inspector.
- Tulsi Gabbard - Former Congresswoman of Hawaii, U.S. Army Reserve officer, and political commentator.
- Ron Paul (Video appearance)
- Jimmy Dore - Stand-up comedian, political commentator, podcaster, and YouTube personality
- Dennis Kucinich - Former Congressman of Ohio and Mayor of Cleveland.
- Ann Wright - Peace activist, diplomat, and former U.S. Army Colonel. Resigned in opposition to the Iraq War.
- Scott Horton - Editorial Director of Antiwar.com, radio host, and author of several best-selling anti-war books
- Chris Hedges - Best-selling author, journalist, and commentator.
- Garland Nixon - Radio talk show host and political analyst in Washington DC
- David Swanson - Anti-war activist, blogger, author, and Executive Director of World Beyond War
- Daniel McAdams - Executive Director of the Ron Paul Institute and Co-Host of the Ron Paul Liberty Report
- Max Blumenthal - Editor-in-chief of The Grayzone. Award-winning journalist and author
- Anya Parampil - Journalist with The Grayzone. Producer and reporter of several documentaries
- Supreme - Wu-Tang Clan Affiliate Producer and music artist
- Jill Stein - Physician, activist, and former Green Party candidate for President.
- Tara Reade - Author, actress, former Senate aide, producer of The Kim Iversen Show
- Diane Sare - Activist, and candidate for U.S. Senate (NY), associated with the LaRouche Organization
- Kim Iversen - "Independent journalist and host of The Kim Iversen Show
- Jackson Hinkle - "Independent journalist and host of The Dive with Jackson Hinkle
- Wyatt Reed - Anti-War Activist and Journalist focused on Latin America.
- Matthew Hoh - "Fellow with the Eisenhower Media Network. Disabled Marine Corps combat veteran[5]
Speakers who withdrew
- Medea Benjamin - Political activist, Co-Founder of CODEPINK, and creator of the fair trade advocacy group Global Exchange
Post-rally events
Following the rally, there are a few different events being held by various organizations
- Preventing World War Three: An evening of music, speeches & discussion hosted by the Center for Political Innovation, location to be announced the day before
- Rage Against The War Machine Rally After-Party at Hotel Tabard Inn
Criticisms
There seems to be a coordinated online influence operation to discredit this anti-war action. A list of specific criticisms and stances against the rally should be collected here, so we can see who's really anti-war and who's not.
- Jacqueline Luqman writing for Black Agenda Report claimed that the rally is "...#AntiWarSoWhite."[6]
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See also
References
- ↑ Rage Against the War Machine
- ↑ 1:00:00 of WW3 Over A Stupid Balloon? Live Chat by Caleb Maupin on Sat Feb 4, 2023
- ↑ List of Demands
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 COALITION
- ↑ Speakers
- ↑ Why The Rage Against The War Machine Rally Is #AntiWarSoWhite by Jacqueline Luqman on Black Agenda Report