John Dean, Monday Dec. 11, 7 p.m. - Spying, Secrecy, and Presidential Power

Written by: Martha Sullivan on Dec 6, 2006 3:16 PM EST

Linked to groups: San Diego for Democracy

Sorry if this (see the following) is duplicate info for you, but I just wanted to share this invitation from our local ACLU -- Rebecca Rauber, their Communications Director who sent the following, presented a very good workshop at DemocracyFest last July on our civil rights in dissent.  I'm looking forward to this, and hope to see you there -- if you are interested in carpooling from the Poway/Rancho Bernardo area, let me know.

Martha Sullivan

ForDemocracy@aol.com

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Subj: John Dean, Monday Dec. 11, 7 p.m. - Spying, Secrecy, and Presidential Power 

Dear Friend,

You are invited! Don’t miss this fascinating event. 

The American Civil Liberties Union of San Diego & Imperial Counties presents a free lecture by former counsel to President Richard Nixon, John Dean, “Spying, Secrecy, and Presidential Power” on Monday, December 11, 7:00 – 9:00 pm, at the Joan B. Kroc International Peace and Justice Theatre on the University of San Diego campus. 

With the perspective of a former Republican political insider, and experience in the Watergate scandal when he was White House counsel to Nixon, Dean takes a well-considered look at how conservative politics in the U.S. is veering dangerously close to authoritarianism, offering a penetrating and highly disturbing portrait of many of the major players in conservative politics and power. Dean, who considers himself to be a “Goldwater conservative,” speaks passionately about the excessive secrecy of the Bush Administration and its consequences. 

Dean is currently an author, columnist, and commentator on contemporary politics.  His talk will be followed by an ample Q&A session, after which he will sign books purchased at the event. 

The event is free; there are no tickets.  Arrive early to be sure to have a seat (parking information).  Dean will be selling copies of his latest book, Conservatives Without Conscience, to be autographed after the talk, if you are interested.  Write back to me if you have questions.

Best Regards,

Rebecca  

Rebecca Rauber, Communications Director

ACLU of San Diego & Imperial Counties

619.232.2121, ext. 26

rrauber@aclusandiego.org

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Location: San Diego, CA