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To: Knighty Tin who wrote (116694)	11/1/2008 12:43:26 PM
From: Skeeter Bug	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 132070

>>I disagree. I think the mention of criminal activity or the Fed Chairman being willing to testify on the behalf of plainiffs suing said execs would have brought most of them into line chop chop.<< the problem is that wasn't his intent. making guys like this rich was his intent.

To: Knighty Tin who wrote (116694)	11/1/2008 4:11:32 PM
From: singletree	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 132070

Word is many of yo bros are attending: BO deh man. Posted by Rashunda Lakesha Mikado Sister X: 2008 Northwest Socialist Conference, Nov 7-9 Building a Revolutionary Alternative The 2008 Northwest Socialist Conference November 7-8 Seattle Central Community College, BE 1110 Check out www.nwsocialistconference.org for details and updates As the economy goes into the worst crisis since the Great Depression, banks and billionaires are being bailed out while workers continue to lose their homes and jobs. A majority of Americans oppose the war in Iraq, but instead of bringing the troops home, both candidates want to send more troops to Afghanistan and expand the war. It's clear that fundamental change is needed. THE 2008 NORTHWEST SOCIALIST CONFERENCE aims to provide space to debate and clarify strategies for change, learn from the history of previous struggles, and put forward a vision for the future. Join activists, progressives and socialists from across the region to discuss the key issues facing the Left today, as well as how we can build a revolutionary alternative to the capitalist system of war, racism and poverty that our society has produced. CONFERENCE SCHEDULE FRIDAY 11/7 Registration opens at 6:30pm 7:00pm opening Plenary featuring MIKE DAVIS SATURDAY 11/8 9:00am: Registration Opens. 10-11:30am: MORNING PLENARY After the Elections: What's Next for the Left? SHAUN HARKIN assesses the results of the election, what it will mean for the left, and how to organize an alternative to the status quo 11:30am-12:30pm: Lunch 12:30-2pm: Workshop Session One Unite and Fight: Marxism and the Fight Against Oppression Economic Meltdown: Capitalism on Trial Why Workers Are Key to Transforming Society 2:15-3:45pm: Workshop Session Two Leninism: Why We Need a Revolutionary Party War & Capitalism: The Marxist theory of Imperialism 7-9pm: EVENING PLENARY Fighting the War Abroad and The War at Home—Class Struggle and Resistance in the US Location: Langston Hughes Center, 104 17th Ave. S, Seattle Featuring: CAMILO MEJIA, The first U.S. soldier to go public with his refusal to fight Bush's war in Iraq & Board Chair of Iraq Veterans Against the War. JESSE HAGOPIAN, teacher in the Seattle Public Schools, a member of the Seattle Education Association and socialist activist for many progressive struggles. Registration $15 for the entire conference ($20 solidarity rate) -or- $10 evening plenary only, $5 for single daytime session. For more information and to register contact nwconference@seattleiso.org