Post by Wayne Hall on Mar 18, 2006 5:39:00 GMT -5
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Fossil Fools Day, Actions, Activities, Links, Resources
IT'S COMING!!!
April 1st is the Third Annual Fossil Fools Day.
Admitting you have a problem is always the first step in breaking an addiction. Luckily, Mr. Bush
has taken that first step by admitting that America is addicted to oil. Unfortunately, Bush,
Harper and scores of other politicians and corporate CEOs have stopped right there and
are exhibiting the classic signs of an addict: denial, aggression, avoidance, and shifting
the blame.
In fact, the very next day after Bush's State of the Union Address, in which he admitted our oil
addiction, his energy secretary explained that when Mr. Bush pledged to reduce [oil] imports
from the Middle East, "he didn't mean it literally."
It's time to STOP THE ADDICTION and on Saturday April 1st we hope you will join with thousands of activists around the world in the 3rd Annual Fossil Fools Day to do just that. Fossil Fools Day is a day where citizens unite to say no to the oil pushers and demand a break from our addiction to -- an addiction that threatens our environment, our economy, our health, our sports, our workforce, and leads us into war and conflict around the world.
Global Exchange, Energy Action, Code Pink, Iraq Veterans Against the War, the Rainforest Action
Network, the Ruckus Society and others are jumpstarting North America's to take action to
push to real solutions that will kick our dirty habit and put us on a path to a clean energy
future. And, concerned peaceful citizens are going to lead that charge!
Sign up today at:
jumpstartford.com/action/eve...ssil_fools_day/
Help us break our oil addiction on April 1st by making this year1s Fossil Fools Day the largest
and most successful international day of action against dirty energy so far. There are dozens of
creative, fun, educational, and attention-getting ways you can get involved. See the list below and
our website for ideas:
jumpstartford.com/action/eve...ssil_fools_day/
For more info, Contact Mike at 415 558 9490 or mike@globalexchange.org
WHAT YOU CAN DO:
Adopt a Ford Dealer Near You!
1 in 7 barrels of oil is consumed on America's highways alone and Ford Motor Company has the
worst fuel economy in the automakers industry. This addiction is leading us into war and
conflicts all around the world. By enlisting local Ford dealers as allies, we can convince
corporate decision makers that there is a demand for fuel-efficient and zero-emission vehicles
putting a HUGE dent in our addiction to fossil fuels. You can also push your local dealers to
take soft orders for PHEV's (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles) the most fuel-efficient
vehicle on the road today. Download an Adopt-a-Dealer action kit or get more ideas about
how you can organize your local dealership at
jumpstartford.com/action/download_materials/
Hold your own Oil Addicts Anonymous Meeting!
Every good 12-step program begins with a meeting. Why not put some posters around town, place an ad in the local free paper and start your own Oil Addicts Anonymous (OAA) chapter. On Fossil Fools Day hold your first meeting at your local Ford dealership. Make it a truly festive occasion with some punch and cookies? Hopefully you can get your local dealer to participate. Download action resources at
jumpstartford.com/action/download_materials/
Fossil Fools Day, Actions, Activities, Links, Resources
IT'S COMING!!!
April 1st is the Third Annual Fossil Fools Day.
Admitting you have a problem is always the first step in breaking an addiction. Luckily, Mr. Bush
has taken that first step by admitting that America is addicted to oil. Unfortunately, Bush,
Harper and scores of other politicians and corporate CEOs have stopped right there and
are exhibiting the classic signs of an addict: denial, aggression, avoidance, and shifting
the blame.
In fact, the very next day after Bush's State of the Union Address, in which he admitted our oil
addiction, his energy secretary explained that when Mr. Bush pledged to reduce [oil] imports
from the Middle East, "he didn't mean it literally."
It's time to STOP THE ADDICTION and on Saturday April 1st we hope you will join with thousands of activists around the world in the 3rd Annual Fossil Fools Day to do just that. Fossil Fools Day is a day where citizens unite to say no to the oil pushers and demand a break from our addiction to -- an addiction that threatens our environment, our economy, our health, our sports, our workforce, and leads us into war and conflict around the world.
Global Exchange, Energy Action, Code Pink, Iraq Veterans Against the War, the Rainforest Action
Network, the Ruckus Society and others are jumpstarting North America's to take action to
push to real solutions that will kick our dirty habit and put us on a path to a clean energy
future. And, concerned peaceful citizens are going to lead that charge!
Sign up today at:
jumpstartford.com/action/eve...ssil_fools_day/
Help us break our oil addiction on April 1st by making this year1s Fossil Fools Day the largest
and most successful international day of action against dirty energy so far. There are dozens of
creative, fun, educational, and attention-getting ways you can get involved. See the list below and
our website for ideas:
jumpstartford.com/action/eve...ssil_fools_day/
For more info, Contact Mike at 415 558 9490 or mike@globalexchange.org
WHAT YOU CAN DO:
Adopt a Ford Dealer Near You!
1 in 7 barrels of oil is consumed on America's highways alone and Ford Motor Company has the
worst fuel economy in the automakers industry. This addiction is leading us into war and
conflicts all around the world. By enlisting local Ford dealers as allies, we can convince
corporate decision makers that there is a demand for fuel-efficient and zero-emission vehicles
putting a HUGE dent in our addiction to fossil fuels. You can also push your local dealers to
take soft orders for PHEV's (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles) the most fuel-efficient
vehicle on the road today. Download an Adopt-a-Dealer action kit or get more ideas about
how you can organize your local dealership at
jumpstartford.com/action/download_materials/
Hold your own Oil Addicts Anonymous Meeting!
Every good 12-step program begins with a meeting. Why not put some posters around town, place an ad in the local free paper and start your own Oil Addicts Anonymous (OAA) chapter. On Fossil Fools Day hold your first meeting at your local Ford dealership. Make it a truly festive occasion with some punch and cookies? Hopefully you can get your local dealer to participate. Download action resources at
jumpstartford.com/action/download_materials/