Charlie Rangel To Be Arrested Today

[dissention]

http://releases.usnewswire.com/GetRelease.asp?id=157-07122004

At 12 noon on Tuesday, July 13, Congressman Charles B. Rangel, (D-N.Y.) will be among the protesters arrested at the Sudanese Embassy, 2210 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington D.C.

Congressman Rangel, along with other members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), are calling for an end to the genocide in Sudan. The CBC is demanding sanctions against the government of Sudan. Many of the protesters are planning to get arrested. In addition to being arrested, radio talk show host and civil rights leader, Joe Madison, will launch a hunger strike. Madison demands an immediate end to the Sudanese government's obstruction of humanitarian aid to victims of the Sudanese genocide. Madison says if trucks filled with food and medicines are not allowed through to the victims before rainy season begins hundreds of thousands of people could die needlessly.

Sudan Campaign organizers pledge to continue demonstrations until the Sudanese government stops the genocide and returns over one million displaced civilians to their homes. Demonstrations are also planned in Boston, New York City, San Antonio, San Diego, and Toronto. On Wednesday, July 14 the Hon. Robert Edgar, former Member of Congress and current President of the National Council of Churches will be arrested in front of the Sudanese Embassy at noon.

The Sudan Campaign calls on the Security Council of the United Nations to adopt Chapter 7 sanctions on Sudan, to suspend the membership of the government for Sudan on the U. N. Human Rights Commission, and to enable slave and other victims of the Sudanese government's declared jihad against Black Africans to return to their homes.
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[strandinthewind]

I Love Charlie!!!!!!

[dissention]

I Love Charlie!!!!!!

You and me both. He's one of the best men to ever serve this country. I have nothing but good thoughts when it comes to that man.

The fact that our country is not doing a thing to help in Sudan is disgusting. Especially considering that Shrub lies and says we went to Iraq to free the people. What about the Sudanese people? I guess he doesn't give a flying f*ck. There's not enough oil over there. Just blood and now it's on our hands.

[CarneVaca]

"Hello, is this the DC police?"

"Yes."

"Oh, hey, is this Vincent?"

"Charlie!"

"Howyadoin'?"

"Great, really, great. And you?"

"Can't complain. You know, the arthritis thing, but everything else is working as it should. How's the kids?"

"Kids are great. Jamela is going to high school in September. Thanks for helping us get her into that nice private school in Georgetown."

"No problem. My pleasure really."

"Say, Charlie, what can I help you with today? Do you need anybody intimidated this week?"

"No, nothing like that."

"Uh-huh."

"Actually, I just wanted to let you know I'll be protesting outside the Sudanese embassy. Make sure you send Toejam and Hilderbert to do the arrest, OK? Last time, that other guy, the Italian dude, Capaceto, he was too rough. Know what I mean?

"Sure thing. I'll get Toejam and Hilderbert. They were supposed to do a cocaine bust today, but that can wait. So what time should I send the guys over?"

"Let's say noon, all right? Put the rubber handcuffs on, drive me to the precinct and have lunch ready?"

"Sure, Charlie. What will it be today?"

"You know what I could go for?"

"I have an ide..."

"That's right, some spareribs from Corncobb's Barbecue Pit, a tub of cole slaw and some of those tasty collards."

"Sure thing, Charlie. We'll have it waiting for you, nice and hot. We'll get caught up."

"All right then. See you about 12:15?"

"See you then."

[gldstwmn]

http://releases.usnewswire.com/GetRelease.asp?id=157-07122004

At 12 noon on Tuesday, July 13, Congressman Charles B. Rangel, (D-N.Y.) will be among the protesters arrested at the Sudanese Embassy, 2210 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington D.C.

Congressman Rangel, along with other members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), are calling for an end to the genocide in Sudan.

Good for Charlie. He's doing it the old school way. :nod:

[gldstwmn]

"Hello, is this the DC police?"

"Yes."

"Oh, hey, is this Vincent?"

"Charlie!"

"Howyadoin'?"

"Great, really, great. And you?"

"Can't complain. You know, the arthritis thing, but everything else is working as it should. How's the kids?"

"Kids are great. Jamela is going to high school in September. Thanks for helping us get her into that nice private school in Georgetown."

"No problem. My pleasure really."

"Say, Charlie, what can I help you with today? Do you need anybody intimidated this week?"

"No, nothing like that."

"Uh-huh."

"Actually, I just wanted to let you know I'll be protesting outside the Sudanese embassy. Make sure you send Toejam and Hilderbert to do the arrest, OK? Last time, that other guy, the Italian dude, Capaceto, he was too rough. Know what I mean?

"Sure thing. I'll get Toejam and Hilderbert. They were supposed to do a cocaine bust today, but that can wait. So what time should I send the guys over?"

"Let's say noon, all right? Put the rubber handcuffs on, drive me to the precinct and have lunch ready?"

"Sure, Charlie. What will it be today?"

"You know what I could go for?"

"I have an ide..."

"That's right, some spareribs from Corncobb's Barbecue Pit, a tub of cole slaw and some of those tasty collards."

"Sure thing, Charlie. We'll have it waiting for you, nice and hot. We'll get caught up."

"All right then. See you about 12:15?"

"See you then."


Hmmm. Weren't you advocating civil disobedience in another thread? Or do you have a thing about black folks exercising their civil rights (voting in Florida)? Just curious.

[CarneVaca]

Hmmm. Weren't you advocating civil disobedience in another thread? Or do you have a thing about black folks exercising their civil rights (voting in Florida)? Just curious.

If you can explain to me what this has to do with black folk voting, I'd appreciate it.

I was making a joke about their advertising the arrest time at noon. I am a big proponent of civil disobedience. I give Charlie Rangel kudos for putting his neck on the line. I wish more people were attuned to the Sudan situation. And Zimbabwe. And the Central African Republic.

I must be a real racist.

[gldstwmn]

If you can explain to me what this has to do with black folk voting, I'd appreciate it.

I was making a joke about their advertising the arrest time at noon. I am a big proponent of civil disobedience. I give Charlie Rangel kudos for putting his neck on the line. I wish more people were attuned to the Sudan situation. And Zimbabwe. And the Central African Republic.

I must be a real racist.

Just checking your pulse. Carry on. ;)