Something EASY you can do to support Cindy Sheehan

[dooner]

It's easy and affordable (no excuses) here's what you do:

Buy or make a postcard. Get one that represents you, your home town, or your family.

Write a message to Cindy, let her know what you would like her to tell Bush when she sees him. Show your support for her bravery.


Cindy Sheehan
c/o Crawford Peace House
9142 5th Street
Crawford, TX 76638-3037


Tell your friends.

Let's give those folks down there in Crawford something inspirational and fun to read while they are sitting around in the hot sun.

Let's keep the Crawford mailperson busy. Don't you want to be represented? Of course you do.

[fooj]

1. That's a wonderful idea! If not a postcard- a regular card ok?

Peace.:hi:

[karlrschneider]

2. I think I'll use an envelope...with a short message and a $10 bill inside.

:D

[Arkansas Granny]

52. Good idea!

Just sent mine this morning. Hope it helps.

I saw her on the news last night. I had read an open letter from her on the internet a few weeks ago concerning the "condolence" visit she had with * after her son was killed. From her account, he is just a heartless bastard and used the opportunity as a photo op.

[AuntiBush]

101. Same Here. Might Send More Tomorrow!

Can't afford to get there -- but if I could I would already be there! You're so right about the "heartlessness," including those pundit's on the blogosphere - paid for by the GOP/ROVE machines.

GO Cindy & Supporters!

[DeepModem Mom]

71. I did similar -- great idea, karlrschneider! nt

[LibinMo]

77. I did same-sent $10

[leveymg]

107. Bad idea. DON'T SEND CASH! You can contribute through the

Gold Star Families for Peace website. That's per the instructions of Cindy's lawyer:

Reading message in your inbox

Re: Hi. Dylan - People are sending checks to Cindy.
From: Dylan Garcia
Date: Aug-08-05 11:27 PM
>Is there an address or other contact info for a legal defense
>fund. How do you want checks to be made out? How else can
>people help?
>
>- Mark

Mark<

Donate through Gold Star Families for Peace.

ONWARD!

Buddy

Donations can be made through the Gold Star Families for Peace website: http://www.gsfp.org /

[classof56]

3. Thanks for posting! n/t

[The Traveler]

4. Excellent

My step son is headed for the war. He is not a Bush fan by any means. Cindy is not alone; because of Cindy I know that I and my wife are not alone either.

[peacebird]

93. My son fortunately got out of service 18 months ago

but I will keep your stepson in my prayers daily. May he return safe and mentally well to your arms. I know how hard it is, the helplessness - being unable to protect the ones you love dearer than your own life. You and your wife be gentle with each other and take care of each other in his absence. You will each have to recognize when the other is having a bad day, and not take it personally - and that is very hard.

All my best wishes for your family.
:hug:

[libnnc]

5. I like that idea. n/t

[yorkiemommie1]

thanks for a wonderful idea

consider it done and i'll pass your idea on.

[AuntPatsy]

6. That really is an excellent idea.

[Catherine Vincent]

7. Good idea.

I will do that tomorrow. Thanks.

[KaryninMiami]

8. Let's flood the Crawford post office with cards and letters for her!

What a lovely idea! Maybe if we send enough, it will make it to the local paper. How's this " Crawford Post office overwhelmed with deluge of cards and letters in support of a mother who lost her son in Iraq and is demanding an explanation from Bush"/

[I_Make_Mistakes]

12. I'll bet it's a rather small PO

It would be awesome to see a news report that the PO was over whelmed by the the number of mailings sent there. Gotta buy a couple postcards tomorrow.

Let's make this a new news story!!! Oh, yeah, and keep those postal workers employed in the process.

[karlrschneider]

23. YES. A great idea. I've addressed mine just now will mail in the morning

and I stuck in a few bucks for chapstick & bottled water...basics...
:D

[SammyWinstonJack]

53. It probably wouldn't take much.

Towns the size of Crawford have small post offices. Wouldn't take much to overwhelm. I'll send one out for each member of my household. :evilgrin:

[AverageJoe]

9. This needs to be on the front page!

It is a wonderful idea.

[jojo54]

10. Superb idea dooner!

Mine will be in the mail tomorrow morning.

[Griffy]

11. What stores nearby.. can send those giftcards! she can buy what she needs

just not wallmart... even 7-11 i think has cards... or frankly, you can send a check to her directly! I plan to join her when she gets to DC!

[Dylan Garcia]

13. Go DU!

Outstanding!

[Horse with no Name]

18. I haven't been to Crawford in a long while

There weren't any stores other than local convenience/grocery stores there though.
Someone who has been there recently might be able to tell you, but a check would probably be most appreciated.

[BeTheChange]

32. There is nothing near by..

You'd have to look in Waco, which is about 15 miles.

[omega minimo]

14. ...might add a gold star with a name of a fallen soldier.....

:patriot:

[eleny]

15. Great idea!

Thanks!

[txindy]

16. Brilliant!

:toast:

My kids and I will send a card tomorrow, first thing.

[dooner]

17. good job guys....

I'm busy writing my postcard now, finding a stamp.
Mine's gonna get there fast!

[yorkiemommie1]

19. got mine done and ready to go

will send more as long as she is there.

[il_lilac]

21. consider it done

great idea- thanks!

[proud patriot]

20. I'm on it

in fact I just let my son know about Casey and how his
mommy wants to ask the president why . I let him know
that people are going to Crawford to stand by his mommy's
side ,,My son was heading to the car at that reminding me
that we need to bring lots of water. I love my son dearly .
I then had to let him know that she 1784 miles away from us
and that we didn't have the money for the gas it would take
to get to her .. I'm so thankful you gave my son tangible
to do for Casey's mom Cindy .. He's drawing her a picture
to send to her .

[kster]

22. Just a thought

does Cindy have a address or a specific location so we can call the local food places to deliver pizzas ect, to her group. We would really cause some attention if the local businesses start getting calls from people all over the country sending food, ect, out to the Cindys group.

[I_Make_Mistakes]

24. Whoa this is getting good!

Let's do it! Can someone local tells us how to deliver things to the those in the trenches. Cold water, they have wipes, for sweat, ice cream would be good too.

Please don't tell me, Walmart is the only store in the area.

Flowers would be good too, they always pick up the spirit.

[kster]

27. Post cards, food ,water,flowers and ice

every town and their local businesses will HOPE Cindy visits them next.

[anarchy1999]

76. Here is some info from my other thread.

There is not a pizza place but Kay suggested calling "The Coffee Shop Cafe", owner Sammy Citrano (he caters lots for Bush, sandwich plates and the like), phone [phone] or to call a new Subway (254-840-0555) in McGregor which is only 6 miles away and someone will go pick them up.
Their is also a Bar-B-Que place in McGregor, have not been able to
reach them yet (254-840-3344).

Water is needed as well, the Peace House ran out of their supply sometime on Saturday.


also this just in from CodePink, Austin:

Cindy Sheehan's vigil outside Bush's ranch has gained international
attention and help is needed to further the action:

****PLEASE FORWARD FAR AND WIDE

Hello CodePinkers,

Cindy Sheehan, Diane Wilson and several others are dedicated to staying at
their roadside camp (located 5 miles from George Bush's ranch) until Bush
agrees to speak to Cindy about the loss of her son Casey in Iraq.

PLEASE JOIN THEM!!!! CodePink Austin came up Monday to bring supplies and
do whatever else we can do. We hope to come back as we can to camp with
these great women. If you want to travel with us send us an e-mail at
[e-mail].

If you can come on your own see directions below.

If you can bring any of the following or contact us and we'll bring them for
you---
Tiffany at [phone] or [e-mail]
Whitney at [phone] or [e-mail]
(or donate as per message at bottom to the Peace House):

Food and Water
Coffee
First aid kit
Tarps/canopy
Table(s)
Batteries
Flashlights
Wet wipes
Banner supplies
Rope (& other things to hang banners and signs)
nails & hammer
Bug spray
Ice chests/ Ice

Need to borrow:
Ladder(s)
Car lighter adapter for electric appliances
Tents
Table(s)
anything else you can think of...

Thanks for all of your hard work and commitment to the anti-war movement.

Peace,

CodePink Austin

and more:

>> Call the press, call/write the Statesman/newspapers and radio
>> stations/T.V. stations-demand they cover this story!
>>> Cindy Sheehan is in Crawford. The brave mother whose son was killed in
>>> Iraq who will not leave Crawford until Bush speaks to her.
>> Anyone who can breakaway come on up now! This event is becoming
>> international...Reporters from Guardian London/Europe coming in today.
>> MFSO-Military Families Speak Out and IVAW-Veterans Against War are
>> sending folks.
Supposedly Thursday is the day they will be arresting people for protesting
the WAR!!!!! Condi Rice and Rumsfeld are coming in for a fundraiser at a
nearby ranch and they do not want the international press to see Americans
protesting the war. Please come to Crawford , bring your neighbors, friends
and kids!
>> Dick Crawford-cell is 512-799-9379..please make the calls short-he is in
>> Crawford....or contact Abbe Waldman DeLozier [phone]-press calls
>> go to www.crawfordpeacehouse.org for updates

[Maru Kitteh]

25. Great idea! Bookmarked and nominated n/t

[I_Make_Mistakes]

26. Please nominate!!

[kster]

28. Send a

post card to Cindys group and one to the local police dept asking them to PLEASE CUT CINDY AND HER GROUP SOME SLACK BECAUSE * OWES THE LADY AN EXPLANATION. PLEASE DO NOT BE COWARDS LIKE * AND STAND BESIDE CINDY, BECAUSE * ALSO OWES YOU AND AMERICA AN EXPLANATION.

[NAO]

29. Send her a "Bush Lied and Our Soldiers Died" postcard from Buzzflash

Buzzflash
http://buzzflash.com

Postcards: Bush Lied and Soldiers Died
http://www.buzzflash.com/premiums/05/02/pre05016.html

[Dylan Garcia]

30. You people are great!

God Bless America

[karlrschneider]

35. Just ordered 50 postcards...I'm a Buzzflash watcher but just now

got in the program..thanks.

[gbreez]

104. Thanks

I will send one of those, also. And, when payday comes, I'll send a card with some money in it. This is such a worthy project! Already sent a homemade postcard.

[ClayZ]

31. Ask and she will receive!

The Weight of a Snowflake

"Tell me the weight of a snowflake," a coalmouse asked a wild dove.

"Nothing more than nothing," the dove answered.

"In that case I must tell you a marvelous story," the coalmouse said. "I sat on a fir branch close to the trunk when it began to snow. Not heavily, not in a raging blizzard. No, just like in a dream, without any violence at all. Since I didn't have anything better to do, I counted the snowflakes settling on the twigs and needles of my branch. Their number was exactly 3,471,952. When the next snowflake dropped onto the branch--nothing more than nothing -- as you say -- the branch broke off."

Having said that, the coalmouse ran away.

The dove, since Noah's time an authority on peace, thought about the story for a while. Finally, she said to herself, "Perhaps there is only one person's voice lacking for peace to come to the world." - Source unknown

:kick:

[Theres-a]

72. Beautiful.

[Contrary1]

33. Does anyone have a street address...

for where they are camping out? I would like to order some pizza to be delivered.

[BeTheChange]

36. There isnt really a street address...

you could definately coordinate with the folks at the peace house and they could get the pizza to them.

[Princess Turandot]

34. What a great idea! Bravo! nt

[Princess Turandot]

37. Postage for post cards mailed in the US...(as an FYI)..

'normal size' are 23 cents:

Dimension; Minimum; Maximum

Height; 3-1/2 inches; 4-1/4 inches
Length; 5 inches; 6 inches
Thickness; 0.007 inch; 0.016 inch

Any item smaller than the minimum dimensions is not mailable.

A postcard larger than the above will need a first class stamp of .37 cents if the height is no more than 6 1/8 inches & the length is no more than 11 1/2 inches.

I thought this might be helpful if people print out their own cards with images from their PC.

Info per usps.gov

[gbreez]

103. Many Thanks

Many thanks for the info...just what I needed to know as I made my postcard from an old card someone sent me. gbreez :)

[tavalon]

38. Great idea!

I'll get a card tomorrow. Heck, I'll get a few cards and get some of my friends up here to write.

[Jeanette in FL]

39. Excellent Idea

I will be sending my card this morning and will be passing this message on to others. Wonderful idea.

[KyndCulture]

40. You can use the USPS Netpost online & use a digital pic.

I'm sending a pic of my family holding a sign that says We're With You, Cindy! Or you can choose from their images (over 200)

http://www.usps.com/netpost/netpost.htm?from=netpostlanding&page=netpostprevious

[GOPFighter]

45. And you can set it up so that a new card can be sent every day

...by specifying the date you want it sent. I'm going to have a card sent every day for the next week.

[KyndCulture]

57. Great idea!!! I'll do that too!

[cyberpj]

46. Another GREAT idea - personalize it and let her see your face. nt.

[dooner]

59. nice! n/t

[zippy890]

41. Crawford Peace House

I really like the sound of that

:yourock:

[Tsiyu]

42. Kick

Keep this kicked til Monday Morning

:kick: :kick: :kick:

[PuraVidaDreamin]

43. Sending a nice card, pronto

outstanding idea!
Thank You

[livvy]

44. What a great idea!

I will send off a card today.

[Tuesday_Morning]

47. How can we....

....get the word out about this? I bet a lot of people would want to send a postcard too.

[SiouxJ]

48. We can email AAR and ask them to mention it

whenever Randi makes a request on the air, she gets a HUGE response. Also, of course we need to post about it on all the other liberal websites and email your address books about it too.

[SiouxJ]

49. I would like her to ask him how he is enjoying his

VACATION!

[kimpossible]

50. Was just on Stephanie Miller Show

I called in to tell people that Cindy needs supporters to come out and join her. Hopefully some people in and near Texas will turn out! And I pointed to Code Pink for more info - they have a good collection of links for how to help.

http://www.codepinkalert.org

[malmapus]

51. Great idea!!

Putting this on my "to-do" list and sending this around to friends / family.

[Mad_Dem_X]

54. What a great idea!

I've tons of postcards at home; I'll send one out after work today.

:kick:

[AbbyR]

55. Can't find a postcard...

But I have stamps and envelopes - I'll send a short note on my way home today.

I really would love to have a nice large pizza delivered...that would be fun.

[City Lights]

56. Wonderful idea.

Added to my "to do" list for today. Thanks. :-)

[heidiho]

58. Great - I'm sending her a card with some cash in it

To buy herself a pizza or whatever she needs. Thanks.

[Janice325]

60. Thanks

This is a great idea.

[Talismom]

61. Thanks for the address! Just sent a card and $. Wish I could

do more!

[staticstopper]

62. Western Union?

To wire some cash would be the fastest. Find out her helpers name and send them to pick up supplies and whatnot.

[ronnykmarshall]

63. I'll get one today!!

[Debi]

64. I sent her a note

to tell her how brave I think she is (and to not let * hide from his responsibility just because he's on vacation).

:hi:

[Lannes]

65. Will do

Thanks for the opportunity.

[kevinmc]

66. Done, Letter sitting in My mailbox waiting for Mailman n/t

[nadinbrzezinski]

67. Done also I know they need funds

so sent some cash with it as well.. not much, just the little we can afford

[In_The_Wind]

68. will do - today

[nmliberal]

69. I'll run out & buy a postcard at lunchtime, then mail it.

I love this idea. Thanks

[lonestarnot]

70. Couldn't decide between Crawford now or D.C. in Sept.

This is an excellent idea! Consider it done!

[movie_girl99]

73. i just went to USPS site and sent one n/t

[progressoid]

74. Done - and threw in a few bucks for the cause as well.

[OxQQme]

75. Done also

OMG, tears streaming, dripping from my chin, hard time finding the keys to write this.
Y'all are so kind and beautiful.

[rasputin1952]

78. Moments like this make me proud to be a DU'er...it is so easy to come

together when we feel the need.

Proud and Humbled at the same tiime....it doesn't get much better than this...O8)

:patriot:

[bostonbabs]

79. done and thanks for the idea n/t

[Greenbeard]

80. There's Something Happening Here........................

What it is ain't exactly clear
There's a man with a gun over there
Telling me I got to beware
I think it's time we stop, children, what's that sound
Everybody look what's going down
There's battle lines being drawn
Nobody's right if everybody's wrong
Young people speaking their minds
Getting so much resistance from behind
I think it's time we stop, hey, what's that sound

Everybody look what's going down
What a field-day for the heat
A thousand people in the street
Singing songs and carrying signs
Mostly say, hooray for our side
It's time we stop, hey, what's that sound
Everybody look what's going down
Paranoia strikes deep
Into your life it will creep
It starts when you're always afraid
You step out of line, the man come and take you away
We better stop, hey, what's that sound
Everybody look what's going down
Stop, hey, what's that sound
Everybody look what's going down
Stop, now, what's that sound
Everybody look what's going down
Stop, children, what's that sound
Everybody look what's going down

-Buffalo Springfield


What a great idea Dooner. Such a wonderful way to show our support if we are unable to attend.

[Historic NY]

81. I'm sending off a P.C. tomorrow......

one from my hometown historic site of a real Commander-in-Chief George Washington who looked our for his troops. Its a copy of a painting done to show how the site was in 1783 at the time a "Peace" was declared.

[Historic NY]

82. I'm sending off a P.C. tomorrow......

one from my hometown historic site of a real Commander-in-Chief George Washington who looked our for his troops. Its a copy of a painting done to show how the site was in 1783 at the time a "Peace" was declared.

[Spock_is_Skeptical]

83. my postcard will be going out tomorrow!

[Dr Fate]

84. That took all of 8 minutes- whatcha waiting for?

???

[AuntiBush]

85. Done & Cash Donation!

Best duty call yet!

[hiley]

86. Cindy was just on INNWorld Report

quite a long clip too.
INN aires on FreeSpeechtv, it will be on again tonight midnight central.
Tomorrow at noon replay.

[Clintmax]

87. Count me in!

Thanks for the address too, Dooner!

[B Calm]

88. Sending a card from Indiana in support of Cindy!

[Democracy White]

89. I think I can just do with writing a letter....

After all, I hhave more to say than what will fit on a card.

Dee

[Hekate]

90. Sending her one from Arlington West -- she's been here several times

Thanks for the address!

Hekate

[mom cat]

91. Send some money for grub too!

[nadinbrzezinski]

92. If you put cash in, make sure the bill does not show

I used two sheets of paper

[Peace Patriot]

94. Great idea! Done! Cash and card to Cindy at Crawford Peace House!

Thanks for the address!

One of the things that has most broken my heart about the Bush regime is that Americans are such a good people, so willing to help when we are needed, so willing to cooperate and sacrifice for the common good, so responsive, so creative, so large-minded and progressive, and so generous. Just ask us. JUST ASK US! And we will do whatever needs to be done--to save the planet, to conserve oil, to convert to alternative energy, to create peace, to learn conflict resolution skills, to find new building materials to save forests, to restore creeks and rivers, to learn languages, improve our cultural sensitivity and become good citizens of the world...

...you name it, we will do it.

And the Bush Cartel has taken that trust, that generosity, that willingness to help, and has just thrown it away like so much trash.

I remember the drought crisis in California some time back. The Governor asked Californians to conserve water. Within weeks, swimming pools were drained, lawns were converted to native plants, bricks went into toilets and, a bit later, all sorts of devices were invented, manufactured and distributed to save and recycle water. Instantly, all over the state, there was willing and eager cooperation. I will never forget this. All that is needed is a bit of LEADERSHIP. It doesn't even have to be brilliant leadership--just common sense leadership, practical leadership.

This instant DU response to the Cindy Sheehan protest in Crawford reminded me of this--how willing we are to help, how very typical it is of us, as a people, and how much we love to do it, to join together, each doing our part, for a worthy project.

What we have now in DC (and AWOL again in Crawford) is a VACUUM at the top. NO LEADERSHIP. No inspiration. No projects for the common good. No SENSE of the common good. No understanding of us as a people. No appeal to the best in us. No ideas. Just contempt. Lies and manipulation and contempt. It's so sad. It's such a waste of us--and of all that we could and would be doing for ourselves and for the world, if only we were asked.

People and groups can, of course, organize many things on their own--as Cindy and others are doing in Crawford, and as we are doing here. But big things--like conversion to alternative energy--need government leadership and resources, as well as citizen cooperation. Whatever is needed can happen much faster with political leadership and even just a little bit of inspiration and encouragement.

Nothing. Nothing there. Total waste of a country that has proven itself, time and again, to be willing to pull together.

It is probably one of the Bush Cartel's more minor crimes--compared to the awful things they've done. But it makes me sad--in the same way that their assault on the Uniform Code of Military Justice makes me sad, for the people whose ideals and loyalty to the law were trashed, their sense of ethics spat upon, their service demeaned. Such a waste. Such contempt for the best in human beings.

Ah, me.

[Solly Mack]

95. Thank you for address! Bought a card earlier today and mailed

[McCamy Taylor]

96. Done. Postcards good because everyone can read them. PO is our ally.

[etherealtruth]

97. Thank you for the great idea / will do!

[thoughtanarchist]

98. Done

excellent suggestion.

[NAO]

99. Bush Lied/Soldiers Died from Buzzflash, Deception Dollars, Yurica's Book

Here's what I'm going to send Cindy Sheehan:

1. Some of the Bush Lied/Soldiers Died postcards from the progressive alternative to Drudge, Buzzflash.com (link: http://www.buzzflash.com )

Postcards: Bush Lied and Soldiers Died
http://www.buzzflash.com/premiums/05/02/pre05016.html


2. An assortment of the Deception Dollars produced by the 911 Truth movement, and endorsed by many of the 911 Families (links http://www.911truth.org and http://www.deceptiondollar.com _





3. A copy of Katherine Yurica's book, "Bloodguilty Churches: Why Bush's Agenda is Immoral and an Abomination to God". (link http://www.yuricareport.com



The complete book "Bloodguilty Churches" is available free online here:
http://www.yuricareport.com/Religion/TheBloodGuiltyChurches.html

Now that should provide a little fun and useful info to Cindy and her supporters at Crawford!

[wildwww2]

100. I got my letter ready to go in the morning stamped and some cash inside.

I sure wish I could go there and protest with Cindy. But alas my son starts school here in Florida friday. But whoever opens and reads my letter will know I support her noble cause. Which is to the benifit of all of us whether we all realize it or not.
Peace
Wildman
Al Gore is My President

[Name removed]

102. Deleted message

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[davidinalameda]

105. Please send this to everyone you know

I just sent the request for support to two Yahoo groups I belong to

[HockeyMom]

106. Done and my daughter sent one too

She has a childhood friend who is a Marine and is being deployed to Iraq in December. She wrote to Cindy telling her this and that she is very worried for her friend and hopes Cindy's efforts can bring the troops home, so her friend will not have to go to Iraq.

[obietiger]

108. Getting letter ready now

Just read this discussion so am a bit late. Will get letter in mail tomorrow. Thanks for the address.

[vard28]

109. Done and...

... this is one of the most gratifying acts I have done so far in my quest to help make all this crap STOP now!

What a great idea.



:grouphug:

[Trevelyan]

110. Already have the envelope and stamp, after I post this great idea on

http://www.conyersblog.us/ I will write letter and print a picture of my favorite gymnast, Natalya Shaposhnikova, in one of her defiant poses from her Sabre Dance floor exercise.

kick

:dem: :kick:

[Old Vet]

111. Sorry I took so long, Done

[tsuki]

112. I forgot to bing and had to look for the thread when I

realized it.

:spank:

It's not glamorous, but I sent some money for a port-a-potty.

I'm tsuki, and I sell toilets for a living. Seemed appropriate to me.

[RetroLounge]

113. Here's another similar thing we are doing

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=104x4290470

Please join in, we need people in more states to do this.

EL