Moderator Richard D. Brinkman: Father of 4, Recently a 9/11 truth activist 3 years...now retired
"The 9/11 Truth Movement: A leaderless movement, seeking the truth of the crimes of 9/11" Newspaper Pressman, Former community theatre public relations director, Licensed private pilot, Campaign manager for the National Party of Canada...Artist, Poet, Hiker & Backpacker , West Coast Trail 3 times, Loves Nature and wants to help clean our environment and help make our world a better home for everyone..
Civil Disobedience sometimes effective but rarely gets media attention.
Some risks may occure .
Activists hand out free info packs and
gets bonus media attention during civil information actions.
January 2010 W-M action, employee injured in a scuffle with activist, Police became involved.
Activist places self, bystanders and police in harms way during this action.
This activist was arrested and charged.
Compairing Civil Information Activism to other Actions...
Civil Resistance
Wal-Mart Actions
Not Effective
Risky
Civil Disobedience
Civil Information
Somewhat Effective
Effective
Pete Seeger: get active in some way.
So the question that comes immediately to mind is ‘Do the ends justify the means?” Many protesters believe that acting in an uncivilized manner is warranted to get their point across. I believe that your personal behavior is a reflection of your values and that if you truly believe in your cause then you must always reflect your values in your every move. The best example of this is Gandhi who used his non-violent protests and persistence to defeat the greatest empire in the world. Captain Bruce Sinclair Pilots for 9/11Truth
Civil Informationing is loving yourself and your community enough to teach yourself the most vital under-reported and mis-reported information, and then to teach that information to your community. Civil Information Activism (CIA) is not screaming at buildings with a bullhorn or creating face to face confrontations with the media or the police. CIA is attempting to connect with your community in the most respectful manner possible. CIA is not blaming the media, but becoming the media. CIA is acting in small non-threatening groups, not creating a mob or riot mentality which will only hasten the police state we see growing year by year. Civil Information Activism is one of the few options
I currently recognize as being a productive tool in the battle to disseminate information and to create the world most of us wish to live in. Raymond Geisler Producer/host of the Unbought and Unbossed radio show,
For me Civil Information Activism is very simple. Share the truth. Share the truth with love. Share the truth with friends, family, strangers, and if you are really brave the people you work with. Share the truth not as a guru, not as a know it all, not as a "I know something you don't", rather share it humbly. Share small or share big but share. Share like you are Gandhi, or share like you are in kindergarten, but share.
Dr. Joe Hawkins Stop Lying.ca
The possibilities are endless to the ways and means of promoting your cause through civil information activism. All you need is some imagination, commitment and belief in yourself.
Respect for all people, property, and the rule of law.
Civil information activists will avoid the practice of civil disobedience, protests or disruptive behavior during civil information actions. The goal of the civil information activism is to get the news, and information to your cause out into the public in a safe environment with little or no resistance. Civil information activism promotes respect for all people, property and the rule of law . It's educational, informative, socially acceptable, and its civil approach is normally well received in our communities by both the public and authorities.
When confronted by security, police or city officials, you should try to resolve where your activities should take place so that all parties are satisfied. Civil negotiating for resolving disputes between activist and authorities can resolve most differences so that all can be happy. The bottom line is those in authority have the final say.
Behave respectfully when interacting with the public. Avoid long debates and arguments while defending your cause. Use un-intrusive signs and free hand-out materials to do most of the talking for you.
Your banners and materials can promote web-sites to more detailed information about your cause. Respect the right of those who do not agree to disagree. However, it's good to research your cause and be prepared to answer questions.
Avoid hanging posters and banners on public or private property without the prior permission of public authorities or property owners.
Note: Not all city sidewalks are public as I learned in the city of Edmonton while doing civil information activism. As it turns out some property owners do own the sidewalks adjacent to their property and have every legal right to ask you to leave.
“If a man be gracious and courteous to strangers,
it shows he is a citizen of the world.” Francis Bacon, Sr.
“The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically... Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education.”
Martin Luther King Jr.
Material, Employ the K.I.S. "Keep it simple" method.
Sometimes the cause you're bringing forth publicly can come across as questionable, controversial and overwhelming to absorb for folks who hear it for the first time. I found easy-to-read simple introduction to your cause by way of free DVDs, newsletters and brochures with links to websites and other resources that have more in-depth news and information is all one needs to perk the interest and encourage folks to take the next step forward to learning more about the issues to your cause at a pace most comfortable for them. Continually updating your material hand-outs, website and other information resources promoting your cause is important. Times change and so must your information keep in step with the changing times with accuracy and integrity. Old news is no news.
Here are just a few more recommendations that can help your group prepare for a cause by way of civil information activism in your community.
Prior to your action, get together with your group and plan out your strategy.
Where would be the best locations for the most impact to your cause?
Be sure your material, pamphlets and DVDs include links to web sites and are up-to-date with accurate data, news and information relating to your cause.
It's good before taking your cause to the streets, your group is prepared knowing latest updates and new developments to your cause ?
Briefings about your cause and reviewing your goals is recommended before events.
Keep in mind that civil information activism is getting your cause out to as many people as possible. Large groups of activists congregated in one area is less productive. Situating activist into smaller groups in several locations will get more attention for your cause.
Remember to avoid long debates and arguments while doing civil Information activism. You’re goal is to share your cause with as many people as possible.
Keep signs and placards small and un-obstructive in public areas but effective enough to attract attention from passer-by's for that one on one exchange. let your sign, free brochures and friendly smile attract the attention to your cause.
C I V I L I N F O R M A T I O N A C T I V I S M
Civil Information Activism
The Activist's Tool for Change...
Students from the University of Alberta bring forth their cause to Edmontonians through the power of music.
This is another fine example of civil information activism put forth by activists from the University of Alberta for change. Members of music as a weapon and Students' International Health Association joined forces bringing their cause to Edmontonians on a Saturday fall afternoon at various locations all around the city of Edmonton. They drew in crowds, and media attention to their cause. www.siha.ca.
Get Active...
Calling all citizens. Your mission, if you choose to be active,
is to educate, illuminate and articulate your cause into your community
using civil information activism as a tool for change.
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The goal of this site is to share examples of what civil information activism is and how it can be used as a effective tool promoting your cause.
Civil information activism combines respect, perseverance and commitment to achieve the goal of bringing an important cause to public awareness.
Civil information activism empowers citizens to become a medium source of Information, facts or data that's sometimes over looked or ignored by corporate media.
Civil information activism is taking part during events in a safe, non confrontational manner, never putting the public or activist at risk.
Civil information activism promotes respect for all people, property and the rule of law
Civil Information Activism, Actions by local 9/11truth activists
Civil Information Activism
Activism anyone can do,
this action is friendly!
I asked the foreman, "Are these men skilled
And the men you'd hire if you had to build?"
"For the most part," he said, "No indeed.
Just common labor is all I need.
"I can easily wreck in a day or two
What builders have taken a year to do.
And I thought to myself, as I went away,
Which of these roles have I tried to play?
Am I a builder, who works with care,
Measuring life by the rule and square?
Or, am I a wrecker, who walks the town
Content with the labor of tearing down?"
Anonymous
Warm day met with warm smiles...
Basic Introduction to Civil Information Activism
Strippers for 9/11 Truth, ( Posters, Newsletters)
9/11 Truth Actions Banners
Local Edmonton 9/11Truth
group counters protest with a civil information event during the recent George W.Bush visit to the city of Edmonton by putting on a film presentation of 9/11 blueprint for truth
at a near-by downtown library.
Civil Information Activism: Special Events
Civil information activism includes public speaking forums and film presentations within the community. Friends and supporters of Edmonton 9/11truth presented two speaking engagements, and one film presentation at a public library. Leading up to each event, activists staged several civil information actions at busy locations, handing out news and information to their cause while promoting upcoming events. Promotion included posters on city and university provided kiosks, public newsletters, word-of-mouth invitations and on one occasion purchasing radio spots on a popular radio station. All three events had good turnouts, while thousands received exposure of this cause from its promotion leading up to each event. The goal at bringing the news and information of the crimes 9/11 into our community was accomplished by our civil informational actions.
CIActivist.org
Poster design by Richard D. Brinkman, 9/11 Blueprint for truth Richard and Kyle Roy
"In the confrontation between the stream and the rock,
the stream always wins... not through strength but by perseverance."
Link To Edmonton 9/11Truth...
"Seeking Truth Since March 2007"
The Pressroom: Link
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Edmonton Speakers Corner
Media Activism, News Stories
The Anti-Prorogation Rallies were an incredible success. As we draw closer to Parliament's eventual return on March 3rd, it is important that we find new and creative ways to keep the issue alive. Between February 1st and March 3rd, we have 31 days. That's 31 days to get involved, get informed and get out there. Edmonton Chapter
This web site is dedicated to my best friend Sarah
A non 9/11 truther who taught me the value of respect
during civil information[ing] activism for change
The latest news, and information, web site addresses and contacts should be included to your posters, dvds, brouchures and public newsletters to aid promoting your cause.
Derrick Jenson, Q&A opening highlights UofA September 16, 2009 Video produced by Richard D. Brinkman.
END THE 9.11.01 RETRIBUTION IN AFGHANISTAN
The Terrordome - December 9, 2009
While most Canadians seem unaware their country is at war, and CBC coverage almost exclusively sugars over our government's war by calling it a mission, as if combat were peace-keeping, the people of Afghanistan face the daily reality of occupation and war. And they've been facing both continually since 1979. Indeed, their country has known both for millennia, stretching back through Soviet, British, Moghul, Mongol and Greek occupation and massacres.
For various reasons, the governments allied in NATO are possessed of the hubris to believe that they can do what Alexander, Jingis Khan, the British Empire and the Soviet Union couldn't do: keep Afghanistan.
NATO's war against Afghanistan is bloody and costly, and like all wars claimed to be fought for someone else's interest, is yielding very little for the interests of the Afghan people. Furthermore, the undeclared American sister war against Pakistan is threatening instability in that country while slaughtering scores of civilians with remotely-piloted drones. Such bombings have vastly increased under the government of Nobel Peace Laureate Barack Obama, who has authorised as many drone attacks in eleven months in office as George W. Bush did in the last three years of his tenure.
Addressing what US Marine General Smedley Butler called a "racket" is the internationally renowned radical activist, author and atheist Tariq Ali. Born in Lahore, Pakistan, Ali lived in exile since the 1960s in opposition to Pakistan's then-military dictatorship.
A longtime editor at the New Left Review, Tariq Ali has authored and edited numerous books on history and politics including the classic The New Revolutionaries and the recent The Clash of Fundamentalisms which investigates US power and its role in the creation of global terrorism. His most recent books are 2008's The Duel: Pakistan on the Flight of American Power, and 2009's The Protocols of the Elders of Sodom, and Other Essays.
Tonight, in his address for Hampshire College's annual Eqbal Ahmad Lecture, Ali argues that the United States must leave Afghanistan immediately unless it wishes to cause irreparable damage to Afghanistan, Pakistan and the United States itself. Active Ingredients Media recorded the interview.
Minister Faust CJSR, University of Alberta
Tariq Ali is a British-Pakistani historian, novelist,
filmmaker, political campaigner, and commentator.
Barack Hussein Obama II
44th and current President
of the United States.
Canada is fighting the Taliban in Afghanistan in "Retribution" for the 9/11 attacks that killed at
least 3,000 people, including 25 Canadians - Former Conservative Defence Minister Gordon O'Connor
INVESTIGATE THE CRIMES OF 9.11.01 CANADA
"9/11 Truth: The Challenge to the Peace Movement"
On September 13, 2009, Dr. Graeme MacQueen presented a speech titled, “9/11 Truth: the Challenge to the Peace Movement”, at the conference, "We Demand Transparency! For Peace, Truth, and a New Economics” in New York City.
Graeme MacQueen, PhD – Associate Professor of Religious Studies and founding Director, Centre for Peace Studies, McMaster University (ret).
1 in 3 Canadians doubt the official 9/11/01 Story: CBC The Fifth Estate, 2009
Edmontonians rally
against Stephen Harper's Proroguing of Parliament
January 23, 2010, Youtube Report: Richard D. Brinkman: Youtube Channel Hawkeyicockburn
Close to 300 Edmontonians marched from Corbett Hall to Gazebo Park in Old Strathcona Saturday afternoon. January 23, 2010. Carrying signs that read: "It is our parliament, not theirs" and "Defend Democracy", the protesters gathered and chanted against Prime Minister Stephen Harper's proroguing of Parliament. The rally was organized by ordinary citizens - completely not party oriented.
Christopher White, a student at the University of Alberta, started the Facebook group "Canadians Against Proroguing Parliament" shortly after the announcement was made. White, who helped organize Edmonton's protest, says similar rallies were held world-wide - including a one-woman protest in Oman.
"This is the start." White says, "I hope that people stay involved and stay committed to this issue of prorogation. If we just forget it, tomorrow it will be brushed under the carpet. We do have to push for some sort of change, either legislation change, or constitutional exchange."
"We don't have to do the heavy lifting though, that's why we elect MP's. We give them our suggestions and they work for a solution for us." White wants those involved to keep the momentum going, "Keep at it keep writing letters to the editor. Keep doing small rallies. Keep it local and see what we can do."
White says he's proud so many Edmontonians turned up for the protest.
Over 212,000 people have joined the Canadians Against Proroguing Parliament group on Facebook. Story excerpts from iNews 880 News- Edmonton
Complete: Edmonton Speakers Corner
THE PRESSROOM
Deadliest year for Afghan civilians
The number of civilians killed in war-related violence in Afghanistan touched 2,412 last year, the highest number since the 2001 US-led invasion, the UN has said. It said 70 per cent of civilian deaths were caused by Taliban attacks, while 25 per cent were killed by pro-government and foreign forces
- a 28 per cent reduction in deaths caused by Western forces since 2008.Complete Story
Albertan's say NO to nuclear development,
Bill 50 , Alberta legislature protest
No nukes in Alberta, no to Bill 50:
Over 200 protesters take to the steps at the Alberta Legislature October 27, 2009 just after the noon hour to ask their MLAs to refuse nuclear development in the province.
LINKS: Coalition For a Nuclear Free Alberta nuclearfreealberta.ca
Video produced by Richard D. Brinkman,
George W. Bush visits Edmonton,
What do you think of George, What would you ask George if you could?
Civil Information Actions: No Prorogue
Don't ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.
Howard Thurman
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