This is going to be huge: Bush intends to convince the leaders of the entire hemisphere that he is somehow legitimate. His goal is fast-track - the ability to sign whatever treaty he likes without consulting with (elected) congress. That means Cheney will own everything from Chile to the North Pole. It is vital that these leaders know NOT to listen to Bush, who has NO mandate. THe protest momentum is already in place lots of help and contacts at:

http://www.soaw-ne.org/FTAAGuide.html http://www.a20.org

-- Arthur Sankey (artsankey@hotmail.com), March 19, 2001