Mother haunts Bush: DU this Story

[buddysmellgood]

CRAWFORD, Texas - The mother of a fallen U.S. soldier who is holding a roadside peace vigil near President Bush's ranch shares the same grief as relatives mourning the deaths of Ohio Marines, yet their views about the war differ.

"I'm angry. I want the troops home," Cindy Sheehan, 48, of Vacaville, Calif., who staged a protest that she vowed on Sunday to continue until she can personally ask Bush: "Why did you kill my son? What did my son die for?"

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/bush_peace_mom

[speedoo]

1. done...kick

[mom cat]

2. Does she need funds for her vigil? Are there links to donate.

She is speaking for all of us. :kick:

[oldtime dfl_er]

6. How about a DU activist corps call to action

on this one? To get the word out, send in donations, whatever needs to be done...

http://www.cafepress.com/scarebaby/654252

[mom cat]

17. Great idea...where could we direct funds?

[faithnotgreed]

46. please see my response to donation question

i dont know if it helps at all but maybe its a start

and thank you so much for your generosity

[faithnotgreed]

45. donation information (from anarchy1999)

tomorrow crawfordpeacehouse.org is supposed to post a paypal link for donations that will go to supporting cindys effort

a couple people are also helping other duers with their travel expenses to crawford also in support of cindys action

thank you to everyone who wants to support cindy and the vfp etc

[BamaBecky]

3. done and recommended

[Kerrytravelers]

4. Cindy so fucking rocks!

[wicket]

5. done

:kick:

[sam sarrha]

22. the president has a stalker.. if it catches on he will have well over 2000

[wovenpaint]

26. She's up front and honest

She's no stalker!

On the other hand, "arbusto loco" probably has plenty of his people stalking her.
I do agree with you that the longer it goes, the more time for more people to join her.
Go Cindy!!:bounce:

[BrightKnight]

71. accountability, responsibility, respect, compassion ...

This is not about about confrontation it is about things like accountability, responsibility, respect, and compassion. The Bush administration has not demonstrated any of these virtues and country is suffering because of it.

She should present the great chicken-hawk with a white feather because he is too much of a coward to take responsibility for the consequences his own actions.

I hope that she might encourage Bush to feel some level of personal responsibility. It appearers that she has at least helped some people to see this "war" for what it is.

That poor woman and her son are true patriots.

[Patchuli]

7. Done!

Kick! :kick:

[bvar22]

8. Unlike online polls,

rating this story up at YAHOO directly affects how many people see this story!
Don't forget to E-Mail a copy (to yourself if no one else). This will put the story higher on the Most E-Mailed list!!!

[patdem]

9. May she haunt him while he is awake, and her son haunt him as he sleeps

since he has no trouble sleeping! :grr:

P.S. Done..voted 5 of course!

[celestia671]

41. He needs to be haunted...

by the ghosts of every man, woman, and child killed by his senseless war!

I don't see how he can sleep at night or look at himself in the mirror everyday, knowing that he has disrupted thousands of lives. The man has no soul whatsoever.

[Catchawave]

10. Goodness Gracious....

..why is this story rated under 3 stars. Who are those morans? And I hope they never feel the pain of losing a child :(

[Robeson]

19. They would follow their Leader to hell, and take us all down with them...

...before showing any human compassion. They're brainwashed - literally - heartless assholes.

[Catchawave]

20. Like those Swift Boat Veterans For Truth, eh?

Hope they're happy now, those a'holes :mad:

[coloradodem2005]

11. Kick

[cmd]

12. done

[pattycake]

13. done

[ClayZ]

14. Done

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[Whoa_Nelly]

15. Done

:kick:

[MelissaB]

16. done!

[in_cog_ni_to]

18. done. n/t

[Catchawave]

21. Still under 3 stars....

:wtf:

[mcar]

23. Done, thanks

And bless this woman for standing up! :bounce:

[Barrett808]

24. Done. 2.5/5 with 2773 votes n/t

[amber dog democrat]

25. done

NT & Kick

[AlamoDemoc]

27. Done

:kick:

[montana_hazeleyes]

28. Rated 5

and e-mailed. Good suggestion from poster to e-mail story.
It's still only at two and half stars.

[wildwww2]

29. Done. Another person with common decency gets noticed by the media.

I`m sure the Bu$h Pravda will smear her like the Wilson`s and anyone else who has told the truth about Bu$h`s war crime. I gave it 5 stars. But it is being freeped to the max. Only 2 and a half stars at 8:30 pm Sunday night. Come on DUers lets boost this story.
Peace
Wildman
Al Gore is My President

[Cha]

30. Looks like it's being

freeped..they want to hide this.

2 1/2 stars for 2807 votes.

[az chela]

31. supporting Cindy Sheehan

I know a lot of you are familiar with Cindy and her crusade to end this war but you might not know that she has pretty much given up her life to fulfill her mission.She has 3 more children and they are being deprived of their mom so that she can be out fighting for the other parents in this country who have kids in the war or going off to war.She doesnt want anyone else to suffer the pain that she has suffered along with all the other families whose kids have been killed.If you can go to Texas or help her financially to stay there to accomplish what she has started please do what you can.
Cindy is a very close friend of mine and I love her so much and dont want to see her going thru the torment that she lives with every day and for her to find peace this war must end and this bush administration has to be impeached.

[schrodingers_cat]

34. Welcome az chela!

:7
Thanks for adding your voice and personal story. Please tell her that she speaks for more of us than she can imagine....

[az chela]

59. Thanks

I want to thank everyone for the kind welcome.I am trying to reach Cindy by phone but cant get her.I hope she is safe and I will call her in the morning if she doesnt call me first.Thanks for all your support.
Cindy's adopted mom
Az chela

[SiouxJ]

54. Welcome AZ

(about time you officially joined) ;-)

:hi:

:hug:

[az chela]

70. Update from Crawford peace house for Cindy Sheehan

I just recieved an email from Crawford and am passing on the info.
Code Pink took supplies today to Cindy at her camp site.Here is a list of things that are needed.
Food ,water,Coffee,first aid kit,tarps,canopy,tables,batteries,flashlights,wet wipes,banner suppies,rope,bug spray,ice chest and ice,nails and hammers.
Also need car lighter adapter for electric appliances,tents,.Send donations to
Crawford Peace house
P.O. box 710218
Dallaz,Texas 75371.
Contact numbers for code pink are Tiffany 310-836-8175 ,email [e-mail]
Whitney 323-5959169,email [e-mail].
for directions to peace house call 928-445-4737
Thank you for all your support,I will be leaving updates as I get them

[alfredo]

32. done

kick

[blue4barb]

33. done. 2.8 star rating now.

[mikehiggins]

35. done

[Spock_is_Skeptical]

36. done!

[WhiteTara]

37. kick

[Douglas Carpenter]

38. done and kick and recommended

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[Ian David]

39. Done. Don't forget to use the email and print buttons. n/t

[texanwitch]

40. done

:kick:

[Laurab]

42. Done and kick....

and emailed...it's really being freeped big time.

:kick:

[Coloradan4Truth]

43. Done - Keep kicked.

[funkybutt]

44. Ride the PEACE TRAIN with Cindy Sheehan to the 9-24 DC Protest!!

I'll be boarding in New Orleans with Cindy.



Departing in New Orleans, we will be picking up activist along the route from the South.

PLEASE Join the Louisiana Activist Network, Cindy Sheehan and Veterans for Peace as we take the struggle to the heart of the war machine, Washington, D.C. Network, socialize, and celebrate with others committed to the movement as we roll towards the mass rally set for Saturday, September 24th. We are planning to provide social activities, forums and workshops during the trip.

www.newdemocracyrising.com

Make your reservations now on Amtrak's "Crescent" route in accordance with the schedule set out below. All are welcome to join us in the streets as we present a united front of Southern American patriotism.

The organizers have named the Washington-Capital Holiday Inn as their headquarters. All events participants from our group will gather in front of the hotel. The events will be posted as planning progresses.
WASHINGTON-CAPITOL
Holiday Inn550 C Street SW
Washington, DC 20024Local Phone: [phone]

(rooms are still available, but probably not for long)
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
7:20 AM New Orleans, LA
8:16 AM Slidell, LA
8:38 AM Picayune, MS
9:43 AM Hattiesburg, MS
10:17 AM Laurel, MS
11:17 AM Meridian, MS
12:51 PM Tuscaloosa, AL
2:31 PM Birmingham, AL
4:04 PM Anniston, AL
7:40 PM Atlanta, GA
9:03 PM Gainsville, GA
9:44 PM Toccoa, GA
10:20 PM Clemson, SC
10:57 PM Greenville, SC
11:43 PM Spartanburg, SC
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
12:43 AM Gastonia, NC
1:25 AM Charlotte, NC
2:36 AM Salisbury, NC
3:17 AM High Point, NC
3:35 AM Winston-Salem, NC
3:42 AM Greensboro, NC
4:44 AM Danville, VA
5:54 AM Lynchberg, V7:07 AM Charlottesville, VA
7:59 AM Culpeper, VA
8:33 AM Manassas, VA
9:27 AM Alexandria, VA
9:50 AM WASHINGTON, DC!

[SaveAmerica]

47. Does she have some sunscreen? If someone's going anytime

soon maybe they can take her some.

[funkybutt]

52. Dylan Garcia is going to represent the Louisiana Activist Network

By Joining Cindy this week in Crawford. Many of us here in Louisiana are unable to make the trip. Cindy knows that Louisiana stands behind her in this and future actions.

Cindy will be joining LAN for a ride on the Peace Train on Sept 22 from New Orleans to D.C.
Departing in New Orleans, we will be picking up activist along the route from the South.

PLEASE Join the Louisiana Activist Network, Cindy Sheehan and Veterans for Peace as we take the struggle to the heart of the war machine, Washington, D.C. Network, socialize, and celebrate with others committed to the movement as we roll towards the mass rally set for Saturday, September 24th. We are planning to provide social activities, forums and workshops during the trip.

www.newdemocracyrising.com

Make your reservations now on Amtrak's "Crescent" route in accordance with the schedule set out below. All are welcome to join us in the streets as we present a united front of Southern American patriotism.


THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
7:20 AM New Orleans, LA
8:16 AM Slidell, LA
8:38 AM Picayune, MS
9:43 AM Hattiesburg, MS
10:17 AM Laurel, MS
11:17 AM Meridian, MS
12:51 PM Tuscaloosa, AL
2:31 PM Birmingham, AL
4:04 PM Anniston, AL
7:40 PM Atlanta, GA
9:03 PM Gainsville, GA
9:44 PM Toccoa, GA
10:20 PM Clemson, SC
10:57 PM Greenville, SC
11:43 PM Spartanburg, SC

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
12:43 AM Gastonia, NC
1:25 AM Charlotte, NC
2:36 AM Salisbury, NC
3:17 AM High Point, NC
3:35 AM Winston-Salem, NC
3:42 AM Greensboro, NC
4:44 AM Danville, VA
5:54 AM Lynchberg, V7:07 AM Charlottesville, VA
7:59 AM Culpeper, VA
8:33 AM Manassas, VA
9:27 AM Alexandria, VA
9:50 AM WASHINGTON, DC!

[orleans]

48. done. 2952 votes &still only 2.5 stars. gimmie a break yahoo! n/t

[rodeodance]

49. "Mom of Slain GI Holds Vigil in Crawford "--now yahoo has this headline

when i click on the initial post link.

[rodeodance]

51. (2958 votes) done

Average (2958 votes)
i can not get the rating scale.

[Miss Chybil]

50. Gave it a 5 - Still at 2.5 - Seems some people are afraid of dead soldiers

moms who speak out. I guess they want to make a lot more of these mothers - for nothing.

[yellowdogintexas]

53. done nt

[BenDavid]

55. So true about Bush:

"Bush as proof that you can be
totally impervious to the effects
of Harvard and Yale education."
--Barney Frank

Nothing else, need be said.......

[shanti]

56. you go, cindy!

:kick:

[lakeguy]

57. done nt

[deadparrot]

58. done, and gladly. nt

[SDL]

60. They are attacking her on another forum..

On this other forum (hosted by a certain afternoon right-wing talk host who skipped out on Desert Storm...he was eligible), they have been attacking Cindy personally, saying her son would be ashamed of her, that she's a tool of Al Qaeda, and how dare she expect the PRESIDENT to interrupt his WORKING VACATION to talk to her...after all, he can't personally talk to EVERY PARENT WHO HAS SACRIFICED THEIR CHILD FOR SUCH A NOBLE CAUSE!

I'm waiting to see a grieving mother slap Bush in the face...think that's what he's scared of?

How come Jenna and Barbara aren't serving? They're eligible...

[SoCalDem]

61. Just clicked it, but there's no place to vote on it

what am I missing?? Did they remove it?? I see the ration, but that's all.. no place for ME to rate it:(

[WearyOne]

62. Cindy is a heroine ! done..I wept when I read her story.

[rodeodance]

63. brave women.

[maxrandb]

64. In Order to "Haunt" Someone, Doesn't the "Hauntee" First Need a Soul? n/t

[radfringe]

65. done....

[Mad_Dem_X]

66. Done - Brava, Cindy!

[paineinthearse]

67. Niederer - Woman who questioned first lady now is activist against the war

God bless women like Cindy Sheheen and Sue Niederer

See http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=104&topic_id=4248539 &
http://www.nj.com/news/ledger/jersey/index.ssf?/base/news-0/112290540343900.xml&coll=1&thispage=1

[DFWJock]

68. I guess she does not realize

he has important stuff to do like cut down weeds and wreck
his tricycle.

[tea4me]

69. God bless her

for her courage and fortitude. :patriot:

[henslee]

72. Not saying I'm a pundit but......

This is my post from about a week ago. I knew the time was ripe for moms to get feisty. http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=132&topic_id=1982827