Below are a few of the actions and events Kick Boeing to the Curb was involved in throughout 2007 and the beginning of 2008.
April 4, 2007: Break Up with Boeing action: A rally at Daley Center and march to Boeing headquarters in which over 100 people attended. We called Boeing’s Ethics Line and read a [...]
This article is a cover story from the Chicago Tribune, documenting the corruption of war profiteers in Iraq.
Inside the world of war profiteers
From prostitutes to Super bowl tickets, a federal probe reveals how contractors in Iraq cheated the U.S.
By David Jackson and Jason Grotto|Tribune reporters
February 21, 2008
ROCK ISLAND, Ill.—Inside the stout [...]
On Monday, January 7th, Kick Boeing to the Curb member Brad Thomson will be appearing on “The 8th Day,” a radio show dealing with social justice issues hosted by 8th Day Center for Justice. The show will be addressing the issue of torture and he will be discussing Boeing’s role in the CIA torture [...]
We are excited to announce that Kick Boeing to the Curb has an upcoming fundraiser. The bar Danny’s hosts a Peace Party once a month, donating half the bar sales to a non-profit group and this month, KBC will be the recipient organization. There will be a DJ playing music all night and all you [...]
For years, United for a Fair Economy (UFE) has put out excellent reports about CEO compensation. Over the past few years, they have focused on CEO compensation for defense contractors. Below are links to .pdf files for their two most recent reports.
Executive Excess 2006
Executive Excess 2005
Here are resources for information on the CIA’s extraordinary renditions (torture flights) and the role Boeing plays in them.
Amnesty International: Below The Radar- Feature Section with general information about extraordinary renditions.
Have A Nice Flight- Village Voice article from February 4, 2007.
Flog is My Co-Pilot- Article appearing in Seattle Weekly on November 29, 2006 about the [...]
Boeing unit to face suit in CIA seizures
By Claudio Gatti
International Herald Tribune
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
NEW YORK: The American Civil Liberties Union plans to file a lawsuit Wednesday alleging that a subsidiary of Boeing aided the Central Intelligence Agency in the forced transportation of three plaintiffs who say they were captured and [...]
Here are a few resources to get more information about Boeing and other war-profiteers.
Why We Fight(2005)- A great documentary covering the military-industrial complex, directed by Eugene Jarecki.
How Much Are You Making on the War, Daddy?- William Hartung’s 2003 book addressing the politicians and corporations benefiting from the War in Iraq, including Boeing.
In addition to corporate watchdog groups and organizations opposed to the militarization of the border, citizens of Arivaca, Arizona have also been quite vocal with their opposition to the “virtual fence” which Boeing has begun constructing. Last year, Boeing was awarded a contract for the high-tech part of Homeland Security’s “Secure Border Initiative.” The first [...]
Coverage of Kick Boeing to the Curb’s April 4th “Break-Up With Boeing” demonstration appeared in the most recent episode of Chicago Independent Television, a project of Chicago Independent Media Center. The piece features Dave-Leon Czolgosz, who also produced the video. In it, he describes the action organized by our group in addition to his opposition [...]
While exact estimates of Boeing CEO Jim McNerney’s compensation for 2006 differ, the lowest estimate is almost $14 million. Meanwhile, the Chicago Tribune has reported that his compensation was over $20 million last year.
So while McNerney takes home millions of dollars, Boeing has received local and state tax breaks, along with multi-billion dollar contracts to [...]
Here is the text for the flier we are passing out at the May Day immigrants rights march today.
US OUT OF IRAQ!
BOEING OFF THE BORDER!
How are war and immigrant rights connected? One clear answer is through the power of US corporations. The lives of people are being handed over to companies [...]
Earlier this month, Boeing tested their 98 foot tall mobile sensor towers that are an integral part of “SBINet,” which is Homeland Security’s project to use advanced technology to militarize the border. Boeing was given the initial contract of $2 billion, but the project is likely to cost at least $8 billion, with estimates as [...]
To get involved or to get more information, contact Kick Boeing to the Curb at KickBoeingtotheCurb@gmail.com.
Below is a link to a recent article by Frida Berrigan with Foreign Policy in Focus. The article addresses the militarization of the U.S.-Mexico border and the position Boeing is in to profit extensively from it.
Here is a quote from the article:
“As with so many other pressing issues — from terrorism to oil dependency — [...]
Here is the track listing for our “Break-Up With Boeing” mix. Thank you to everyone who sent in suggestions.
1. “Get in or Get Out” Hot Hot Heat
2. “Capitalism Stole My Virginity” The (International) Noise Conspiracy
3. “Fighter” Christina Aguilera
4. “Clean Sheets” Descendents
5. “Bye, Bye, Bye” *NSync
6. “Good Fucking Bye” Matt Skiba
7. “When Doves Cry” Prince
8. “Get [...]
Dear Boeing,
By the time you read this letter, our relationship will be over.
We’ve been together since 2001, and even though we had misgivings about your behavior and intentions, we allowed you into our city with open arms.
Since then, you’ve broken our hearts in more ways then we can tell you. Just a small sampling includes:
♥ [...]
