Help Cindy Sheehan! I just got off the phone with Leon Smith

[The Doctor.]

from the Iconoclast and Hadi Jawad, the director of 'Peace House' who is my contact closest to the scene.

Hadi told me that they were not fully prepared for an extended stay and that the situation is 'fluid'... meaning they aren't sure what to expect.

He also said that Cindy is determined to speak to Mr. Bush. And that she is a very smart woman.

I'm calling him back in less than an hour.

If anyone want to help, say so and we may be able to get her some of what she needs.

PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU WANT TO HELP!

Keep this kicked too!

[BrklynLiberal]

1. kick!

[anarchy1999]

90. Keep in mind, don't just support Cindy. Support our VETS FOR PEACE!

Veterans for Peace paid for Cindy's trip to Dallas.

Vets for Peace need all our support as well.

[I Have A Dream]

99. Absolutely!

The Veterans for Peace members are amazing people. I'm going to make another contribution right now. (I can't do anything else right now, and this allows me to do something.)

[AnotherMother4Peace]

2. I'm ready to help - anything she needs - I admire that woman so much!

Go Cindy!

[The Doctor.]

6. I'll be calling him back to find out what they may need...

If I can get enough people together to be able to give him some assistance we could help her get some real attention.

Right now the Iconoclast thinks that the Sherriff's Dept. might not let them stay the night - both because of 'security' and the potential dangers of Rattlers, Coyotes and opposums.

Thank you.

Go tell people to check in.

[tocqueville]

24. possums ?

coyotes ? rattlers ?

how did Americans conquer the WESt ?

pathetic

[MADem]

68. Well, they don't need to worry about being trampled by a horse, at least

I understand the chimp is afraid of them...there's probably a massive "horse free zone" for miles around the monkey house!

[lonestarnot]

109. Don't stop if you're horseback! He'll wanna milk your stud horse!

[anarchy1999]

8. I just talked with Hadi and Cindy intends to stay until she gets an

audience with King George. They are a couple of miles away and on the side of the road. Peace group is talking with her trying to persuade her to make the house her base rather than the tent on the side of the road.

All is well. Some of the Vets have left headed back to their big end tonight in Dallas. Rest assured all though that Cindy won't be left alone.

In another thread someone talked about helping her on a rotation type basis for as long as it takes. It may be time to consider something like it.

(I volunteer for this next week)

[KyndCulture]

15. If she stays on the road, the press HAS to cover it...

[The Doctor.]

19. Are you nearby?

Maybe you could help with logistics as well...

Like where the nearest suppliers are and such?

I'm PM'ing you now.

[Imagevision]

3. yeah! go! kicked!

[anarchy1999]

4. I'm here. I've not called any of them because I didn't want to bother them

Damn!

[uppityperson]

5. Let us know what we can do. There will be lots who want to.

Details when you get them please.

[KyndCulture]

7. Let us know what we can do and we'll do it..... nt.

[jillan]

9. PLEASE tell me how to help her! just post what we can do!

[The Doctor.]

13. Don't get too excited yet... they may decline

and we may not get enough people... so get people to check in here.

[KyndCulture]

10. Can someone get out there with a camera? we need pics

We can get pictures to the media outlets...

[The Doctor.]

11. When I call Hadi back I'll see if he has people with digital cameras who

can upload some stuff.

[anarchy1999]

20. Patience grasshopper, crawford is in the boonies and then some.

Probably around 5 to 6:00 CST you'll start to see some and then all through tommorrow.

(I learned that patience thing on Thursday afternoon from a radio personality in the Dallas area, he told me it was the most significant piece of advice he had to give me)

[BeTheChange]

93. Planning on getting out there tomorrow.. I also plan on video taping it...

Anyone good with video editing?

I should be able to handle the pics. I think I can get alot better pictures then what the ap is putting out right now... notice the old guy with the long hair and the tie dye is in every picture.

[SwimmerFilms]

94. I edit film for a living

Any pictures or video from the event I will convert to a full, edited video overnight and post it on my website.

I had planned on going out there, but I have too many family responsibilities. But I will edit the crap out of stuff without sleep.

SEND ME WHAT YOU GOT

[e-mail]

or

Swimmer
12904 Debarr Drive
Austin, TX 78759

[SwimmerFilms]

96. I WILL EDIT VIDEO

formats: DVD, VHS, DV tape, QuickTime files, Mpg, MPEG, .mov

[SwimmerFilms]

107. for Cindy Sheehan

I made this little video

http://homepage.mac.com/godofkarma/swimmerfilms/iMovieTheater74.html

[NoSheep]

108. Good job SwimmerFilms.

:hi:

[fooj]

12. I'm in California but I'm willing to do what I can!

Peace.

[fooj]

18. Can someone get her an umbrella? It'll work if she can't put up a tent!

Peace.

[senseandsensibility]

14. kick for Cindy

Kick for the truth!

[icymist]

16. kick!

:kick:

[phusion]

17. I'll help...but how? n/t

[icymist]

21. Kick again!

:kick:

[CrackpotAmerica]

22. Kick!

[The Doctor.]

23. Pics are over on this thread... BUT COME RIGHT BACK!!!

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=104x4275288

[TexasLady]

25. I am home now, but only forty five min. away

i can absolutely help

[The Doctor.]

26. Why that's just down the road!

I'm calling him now to see what we can do.

[TexasLady]

28. She mentioned she would stay until the end of August

and sounded like she meant it. I had plans to go back off and on, and will be more than happy to do so.

Let me know, Im a call away.

[fooj]

30. Hi TexasLady! Thanks for helping out!

Do you think that we can get her an umbrella? It's not a tent, but it may help her keep the heat down and the sun off of her body/head. You know...the kind we use when it rains...what do you think?

Peace.

[TexasLady]

34. Code Pink had lots of unbrellas there

but if she needs some, i have several

[fooj]

37. Great! Thanks.

Peace.

[me b zola]

74. Please make sure that she has sunblock, too

One of those misting fans would also be good. I am concerned for her in that heat. Lots of water & gatoraide or other electrolyte replacing liquids.

[w8liftinglady]

29. A short drive from Dallas-

I can help next week,if she still needs it...

[WebeBlue]

27. from Celeste Zappala, also GSFP an update

from DK http://www.dailykos.com/hotlist/add/2005/8/6/95956/25883/displaystory//

I am in touch with Celeste Zappala..

....a GSFP member who is in touch with the folks down there and has asked me to post this here:

2:51 PM Central Time

I just spoke to Amy. They got up there and protested, as reported on the Texas Iconoclast site you gave us, Christine.


The press was there, but after a while, left. Some protestors (including Amy) went to the cars to get water, lawn chairs, et cetera. It's a hundred degrees out there.

Cindy, Dede, and others did not go to the cars. Amy & others were to take the water back up to them, but the cops wouldn't let them. That's uppdated in the next paragraph.

So: as of now, Cindy & Dede, and other protestors, were out in the hot sun and cut off from water, but they are moving to an area with some shade trees, and water is being allowed in to them. Cindy has no plan to leave.

[KyndCulture]

39. They're getting her water now I hope?!

They can't cut her off from water.

[Habibi]

40. The cops wouldn't let them take water to Cindy and Dede

:wtf:

Inhumane motherfuckers!

[KyndCulture]

43. They better not mistreat her in anyway!!!!

We will find people who can get there if we have to.... That makes me furious that they tried to cut her off from water.

[Bullwinkle925]

52. Took the words right out of my mouth - can any of them say ' Teri Schiavo'

[txindy]

42. Oh, now THAT will go over well in Texas

Isolating the grieving mother of a dead soldier AND denying her water, a chair away from the fire ants, and other comforts she's certain to need.

My, my, Georgie, you really AREN'T a true Texan, are you?! As if there was ever a doubt. :eyes:

[Bullwinkle925]

54. hahahahaha

:rofl:

[Bullwinkle925]

50. Wow - made me think when DumbAss flew back to Washington

from his 'vacation' to intercede on Teri Schiavo's behalf.

What a MOFO.

[tinfoilinfor2005]

31. I can donate if that helps, but I'm too far away to be of much help

otherwise. But supplies cost money so maybe others could help with donations as well.

[fooj]

32. I'm in...just say the word.

Peace.

[The Doctor.]

35. That's what I was thinking, but I don't want to offer or ask for anything

until I know they want it and I know we can get it to them.

[DS1]

33. I just sent this email to the AP because they decided to

marginalize and 'label' her as merely 'angry' without finding out why

--------

Deb Reichman called her "angry" in a way that marginalized the anger of countless families across the United States. To say that she was just "angry" for the loss of her only child is to truly avoid the question of why is she angry, and why are countless others angry.

You're damn right she's angry, but unless Deb Reichman explores the reasoning for this anger, she does Cindy Sheehan and everyone that has protested this bullsh*t war from day one a disservice.

I'd appreciate it if from now on the Associated Press would take a less partisan approach to reporting. You don't get your paychecks from the United States Government, you don't owe them any favors. You do however owe us reporting that digs in to a story. Instead of simply labelling a mother of a fallen son "Angry" why not investigate the Downing Street Memos, or look at how the White House tried to discredit the source of news it didn't want to hear regarding Iraq trying to buy Uranium from Nigeria.

Connect the dots, follow the money. This "administration" has done as absolutetly horrific job of covering its tracks, yet the press has done an even worse job following them.

[The Doctor.]

36. Well Done!

They need a swift kick in the pants!

Get people to check in here and kick... we might just be able to help.

[fooj]

38. Dr.- The people at the Iconoclast seem like they may be willing

to pitch in and help out. The phone number to the paper is
1 (800)-241-5504. Perhaps if we can speak to someone by phone?

Peace.

[The Doctor.]

44. I have already done so, and they do admire Cindy a great deal...

But they are swamped right now.

I'm talking to people in the area as well and they are working on this too.

If we can help, I'll let you know right away.

[fooj]

48. Thanks!

:hi:

[JimmyJazz]

41. Sweet!

:)

[katinmn]

46. good letter.

[txindy]

45. Recommending

and kicking! :kick:

They'd better allow those folks all the water they need. We haven't even reached the hottest part of the day, yet, here in Texas and it's already well over 100F with a heat index over 115F. Not good.

[Bullwinkle925]

47. What can I do? I've called my local tv station to request coverage

tonite on our local news.
I've sent e-mails to various news agencies regarding this.

[The Doctor.]

49. I'm waiting on word for how we might be able to help directly...

So far you're kicking butt!

Stick around and get people to check in.

If we can get more people, we may be able to raise a little extra funds to keep her comfortable.

[Bullwinkle925]

51. I'm definitely in for that. My sister lives in Irving - I'll see what she

can do.

Thanks for all your hard work.

I hate this sumabitch and his sychophants.

[RagAss]

53. Kicked

[catabryna]

55. I'm less than two hours south

so, I'll keep an eye on the thread while we wait for news about needs. I would imagine if Cindy is staying until the end of August, she needs groceries, and all sorts of things.

I wanted to go up to Crawford today, but didn't hear about it until yesterday and couldn't find a sitter for my kid who is a little too young and rambunctious.

[The Doctor.]

56. UPDATE!!!

We can help!

I just spoke with John Wolf of the Peace House and he gave me some info;

Crawford Peace House 9142 5th Street Crawford, Tx. 76638-3037

P.O. Box 710218 Dallas, Tx. 75371-0218

He said you can send help for Cindy there.

He also gave me account info (after which I made sure he took my name and info down) So that I can facilitate any direct donations anyone might want to make.

I WILL NOT take donations to send to them until an ADMIN gives a go ahead. And I will NOT give the info out that he gave me...

So help me get ahold of Skinner or someone!

Thanks!

edit- typetoofast..

[understandinglife]

65. As soon as you have the account ready, let me know my friend...

.... my wife and I will definitely contribute to help Ms Sheehan.

http://www.peacecandy.com/gwbush/remindus
REMIND US

Peace.

www.missionnotaccomplished.us - How ever long it takes, the day must come when tens of millions of caring individuals peacefully but persistently defy the dictator, deny the corporatists their cash flow, and halt the evil being done in Iraq and in all the other places the Bu$h neoconster regime is destroying civilization and the environment in the name of "America."

[The Doctor.]

72. all is ready, just waiting for an ok...

I really want to stay on the up and up.

I can probably transfer something to them as early as late tonight or tomorrow morning. They said they had a little bit of food, and they are setting up a PP account on Monday. So they may just need to get through tomorrow and maybe Monday.

So we'll see, I'll let you know.

My acct/e-mail is; [e-mail]

[I Have A Dream]

98. Kicking in support of these true Americans heroes.

:kick:

[SlowDownFast]

67. If Cindy plans on being there awhile

there will of course be needs (water, food, etc)...

I'll help in whatever way I can and have bookmarked this thread.

[PuraVidaDreamin]

69. I'm ready to donate once you get the okay!

Thanks DrE. You're doing a great job!

It feels great to do something, anything
to try and get our troops home, doesn't it?

[Tom Yossarian Joad]

73. Grat work, Dr. E!

Keep us posted.

[in_cog_ni_to]

57. Surely SOMEONE in Texas has a tent or camper or pop-up or SOMETHING

she can sleep in? Camping equiptment, ect....?

Just let us know what she needs! :hi:

[txindy]

63. I think they've got the equipment, just not the permission

The way I understand it, the police/Sheriff won't let Cindy pitch a tent near Junior's 'ranch' road, but that she won't leave where she is. I think her fellow marchers are trying to convince her to make the Peace House her base and go out to the ranch by day. I don't know if that'll convince her, though. If she can get supplies through, maybe she'll stay outside, if not.... I really hope she gets back to town.

[in_cog_ni_to]

84. Uh, did the bastard buy and pay for that PUBLIC ROAD?

Who the hell does he think he is??? Have I told you yet how much I hate that man??? :grr::nuke::grr::nuke:

[txindy]

85. Why, no, you've never said how you feel about him.

How 'bout a hint?

:evilgrin:

[ailsagirl]

58. kick

[SlowDownFast]

59. kick.

[evilqueen]

60. Reuters has picked up this story.

Radio News America is keeping a running front page account of all stories related to this protest.

http://www.radionewsamerica.com/


I'd just like to say that this is not just tooting my own horn here, I have something at stake too. I am also a disabled vet and my son just completed his first week of Marine bootcamp, and I did everything I could to stop him from going.

I am totally against this war. Radio News America is a grassroots effort of which I am proudly a founding member (along with KyndCulture and a few others). If you would like to submit news items or well-written essays and opinion pieces, we'd like to see them. Details for submission are on our site.

Thanks for reading.

*waves hi to Skinner, et al*

[SlowDownFast]

61. Thanks for your and your son's service

and thank you for your activism!

I have just said a prayer for your son.

[The Doctor.]

62. Thank you. I would be very proud of my son... but I would have done the

same in trying to talk him out of it.

I have nothing but respect for those who have the will to train so hard to become the best.

God bless and protect him.

[txindy]

64. Excellent!

Thanks for that! :applause:

[GeorgeBushytail]

66. Local action - Visit your local Republican congressperson's office

Lots of us can't make it to Crawford, but we can lend our support and make this a national action. Let's visit our local Republican Congressperson's office and deliver a copy of Cindy's message:

"1) We want our loved ones' sacrifices to be honored by bringing our nation's sons and daughters home from the travesty that is Iraq IMMEDIATELY, since this war is based on horrendous lies and deceptions. Just because our children are dead, why would we want any more families to suffer the same pain and devastation that we are?

2) We would like for him to explain this "noble cause" to us and ask him why Jenna and Barbara are not in harm's way, if the cause is so noble.

3) If George is not ready to send the twins, then he should bring our troops home immediately. We will demand a speedy withdrawal. "

Here's a site with congressional contact info:
http://www.congress.org/congressorg/directory/congdir.t...

I am too disabled to make it to Crawford, but I want to support Cindy Sheehan and amplify her message.

What do you think? We can make a new thread if this generates interest.

[katinmn]

71. That's an excellent idea, GeorgeBushytail

All the Congresscritters are home on break now.

Good time to make an appearance at the local offices!

[Piedras]

70. CrawfordPeaceHouse.org

The Crawford Peace House web site http://www.CrawfordPeaceHouse.org.

email:[e-mail]

Crawford Peace House
9142 5th Street Crawford, Tx. 76638-3037 tel: [phone] P.O. Box 710218 Dallas, Tx. 75371-0218

[me b zola]

75. checking in to do my part from Oregon. eom

[The Doctor.]

76. Thank you...

I have the account info for the Crawford Peace House and am waiting for an OK from the ADMIN if anyone wants to donate.

[Gelliebeans]

77. It wasn't a lot of money

but I kicked a couple of bucks to the Gold Star Families for Peace

they accept money through paypal and I figure since I can't be there in Crawford today at least I could show my support if you want a link to page here it is

http://www.gsfp.org/

Donations link at top right hand corner :thumbsup:

These people have lost so much and yet they have the courage to stand out in the heat and call that pretender to the throne on his lies and deception. Every time I hear Lila Lipscomb or Cindy Sheehan speak I cry for their pain and I hope they know how much we support them.

I have been so fortunate that I haven't lost anyone in Iraq but these people are living proof that we can't give up hope to bring our troops home.

[tinfoilinfor2005]

78. Maybe let's wait for the go ahead from Skinner.

Remember how sludgy it got with Andy.
We don't need Paypal to give them any grief.

[Gelliebeans]

79. I am not trying to break any rules

as I checked the long version rules of DU before I posted it. I was simply posting a link to a site that accepts donations. This is my opinion of my experience with that site and no more. I do not represent any of the organizations. That is why I linked directly to the front page so that the reader can decide for themselves.

[tinfoilinfor2005]

80. Don't misunderstand my comment...you're great to do this...

I just remember how Paypal refused contributions during a particulary hairy time and it ended up hurting Andy. :)

[icymist]

81. Kick!

:kick:

[The Doctor.]

82. Still waiting on an ADMIN...

I know they can use money for tomorrow, as John said, they have 'a little food' at the house... so I don't think anyone's going to die.

But I could E-transfer something to them by morning (EST) if we get the go ahead tonight.

I'm retiring for now, I'll check mail later to see if they got back to me.

If so, I'll give a heads up.

It's good to see that people really care about justice in a world like this.

Peace,

-Dr. E


{oe} - New Update; I just got off the phone with Hadi of the Peace House. He said that Cindy is now inside and resting after a long day. He said that she has mild symptoms of heat stroke/exposure, but nothing to be concerned about.

He told me to thank everyone at DU for being so thoughtful.

You guys are great!

[roguevalley]

83. my family will help from Alaska. I love Cindy and the Vets. Hugs to

them.

[anarchy1999]

89. I talked with Hadi late tonight as he arrived at the Vets for Peace

banquet and he asked me to share with everyone the best way to help will be on Monday when they get the PayPal account set up at www.crawfordpeacehouse.org

Patience everyone, patience. Breath deep.

It's working out and Cindy is okay and is being well cared for.

Hadi was overwhelmed by the response today. Thank you all!!

[BleedingHeartPatriot]

97. I'm an RN who lives in CO and just happens to have the week off

I took some time off to putter around the house for the week, but this is much more important.

I could be there in two days (I have family in Albuquerque and love road trips).

I'm happy to contribute too, but if I could be of help onsite, let me know.

Thanks. MKJ

[Change has come]

86. Checking in from Nevada

I'll be proud to help out.

:kick:

[BamaBecky]

87. kick for Cindy!

[icymist]

88. Kicked!

:kick:

[Mr_Spock]

91. I wish 1,000,000 people showed up at the ranch

We can't let this fool sit around while our soldiers die.

[Chango]

92. ABC radio

Tons of Cindy coverage at 11:00 pm Pacific!

[SwimmerFilms]

95. KICK

Not sure what this does, but KICKIN' IT

[The Doctor.]

100. If you type 'kick' in the subject or message field...

It pops the thread up to the top of the forum where it may get more attention...

Generally this is something you would want to do for a topic you believe is either important, time critical, or very entertaining.

This thread is somewhat important, but as of now - no longer time critical.

It is still important to help Cindy out as she is bringing attention to the fact that Bush had pre-planned the Iraq invasion long before 2003.

If this is a curious issue for you, then google, "PNAC" and "office of special plans".
These simple and illuminating revelations are well know by those fighting to bring the truth to the rest of America and are not even trying to conceal this info.

and Welcome to DU!

:hi:

[karlrschneider]

102. Helps keep it on the first page. Welcome to DU!

:toast:
:D

[I Have A Dream]

105. I think that any response at all will put it back at the top...

of the posts (at least for a certain period of time), but if all you're doing is wanting to put it back into the post rotation, people will just say 'kick' to indicate that that's what they're doing.

Also, welcome to DU, SwimmerFilms! :)

[bliss_eternal]

101. Kick, please...

:kick:

[Junkdrawer]

103. .

[mom cat]

104. Kick for Cindy!

[icymist]

106. Kick!

:kick: