On Ed Schultz, Cindy said the family members are from her Husband's

[Pirate Smile]

side of the family who are big Bush supporting Republicans - the letter posted on Sludge.

She said they begged them not to vote for Bush in November because they consider him responsible for Casey's death. She said that since they voted for Bush in the election, they (I assume she means herself and her husband) have not spoken to them.

She just said this on the Ed Schultz show.

I believe she said some additional things that I missed so if anyone heard anything else, please add it here. Thanks.

[wryter2000]

1. Thanks for clearing that up

:bounce:

[flakey_foont]

2. Thanks for the info

[wishlist]

3. Thanks for posting- not surprising that Sheehan family is split over Bush

Seems like most American families are bitterly divided over Bush so I am not surprised. Seems to me though that it doesn't diminish Cindy's position since after all she is Casey's mom and so many other families have been split because of Bush.

[Patchuli]

6. So much for Mr. "Uniter"

I know this whole mess since 2001 has had me and people I care for arguing vehemently. The thing is that they are finally starting to agree! If only...

[Pirate Smile]

12. My In-laws and I just avoid the topic. They are Faux watchers so

I don't think we could have a constructive conversation because their idea of "reality" is Bush propaganda. Who knows, maybe their views have changed somewhat but I don't know about it yet.

After the election, when visiting their house, I saw a new W or Bush bumper sticker sitting out - they don't put those on their cars - just flag stickers in the back window. I noticed a lot more W/Bush stickers after the election and I think that is because they sent new ones out AFTER the election.

It is hard to have a conversation with someone when there are no longer any "facts" that all the parties can agree to.

[Patchuli]

15. It's like they do live in an alternate reality

Like the other day, when my water aerobic classmate made a comment about the "liberal media!" I just can't believe anyone can be that taken in by repug talking points! They are so damn stupid! But just you try to clue them, they get all up in arms at you. We're in a sad state of affairs...

[deadparrot]

4. Ten bucks says the RW won't smear the relatives

as attention-seeking mediawhores. :)

[etherealtruth]

5. how horrible ...

... that they would bring their disagreement with her into the public forum. Cindy's son is dead, period. She wants peace to come from her child's death ... this isn't politics ... it's personal!

[napi21]

11. What's even more sad is that Sindy's som is also a grandson,

nephew, cousin...of these complainers!

I can understand family political differences, but I don't understand how every family member isn't hurt by the death of one of them. How can they support Shrub and slam Cindy, the mother of this dead soldier, and believe they are being honest...even with themselves?

[Adenoid_Hynkel]

7. they emailed drudge-that tells you all u need to know

anyone who takes their case to him and considers him a real reporter is a partisan hack

[Joanne98]

8. doesn't cindy have a daughter

[GreenPartyVoter]

10. Yes and she stands by her mom

[Cha]

9. That's strange cause on

another thread today I thought the whole "letter from Cherie Quarterolo and anonymous family members" was Bogus.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=104x4316546

Also someone claimed drudge had been rathered.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x2001992

It's getting curiouser and curiouser.

But, according to what you just reported..there's bad blood between the relatives..thanks to the Crawford Coward and they are speaking out against Cindy at a time like this..they aren't "SILENT", anymore.

[Catholic Sensation]

18. and the original poster of the letter was banned

for posting something that was apparently true.

fucking amazing sometimes.

[Bumblebee]

13. Where is her husband? Is he with her?

[KoKo]

14. I and many other DU'ers have "close" relatives who would sell us down

the river...for a few Repug Coins or a chance at fame. Casey was HER SON and NOT her relatives SON.

Anyone who has had to deal with families "that aren't perfect" can understand what's going on here. And, it's sad that families will sell a member they don't agree with out at the drop of a dime or a hat.

But, it's life. Sadly....:-( And, this is what the Repugs have done to us...turned us back to the Civil War days...brother against brother, sister against sister...all because THEY DREW THE "LINE IN THE SAND."

:cry:

[SlavesandBulldozers]

16. yes, what family is monolithic in opinion?

i mean really, the desperation is palpable.

[KoKo]

23. A kick for those of us with "questionable relatives" who would sell us

"down the river" if offered half a chance. May our "terrible relatives" (whom we still love, misguided with compassion as we are) 'RIP' and in another life understand what they've done...but for now..Cindy and US have to deal with them.

When the Bushies and Drudge are "at the door," we know we've been "sold out" no matter who we are because THEY will PAINT US into a BOX.

Sad. :cry:

[KoKo]

17. I duped myself I was so angry...sorry. n/t

[smartvoter]

19. Wow. No in-law joke can do this one justice. nt

[Pirate Smile]

20. kick - Cindy just repeated this on Countdown.

[DemonFighterLives]

21. Hardball had the e-mail

and Melanie Morgan who wanted badly to paint Cindy as though she is excommunicated from some perfect family. They didn't really have the information to refute the letter, but left it sort of hang out there.

:puke:

[DemonFighterLives]

24. I wanted to add

Melanie acted like she was going to list all kinds of bad things like say Cindy starting Gold Star Families and being connected with Code Pink and Move on.org. Here I thought those organizations were pretty good.
Ever notice how all the nasty freepers pull out the Move On.Org argument? I don't get it?

[Eloriel]

22. Said it on Olbermann too

That was quite a good interview on Olbermann.