180 acres offered for Camp Casey!

[loverevolution]

check this out in the iconoclast...
http://198.65.14.85/News/2005/31-40/33news11.htm

"According to Dianne Wilson, a local landowner has offered one acre on one side of the road and 180 acres on the other side of the road for use by Camp Casey. Although the exact location has yet to be announced, it is apparently closer to the Bush ranch than the current location of Camp Casey. It is being speculated that Camp Casey will be moved soon."

!!Woodstock 2005 becomes a reality!!



resources for spreading the word about Cindy
http://www.benfrank.net/crawford/

[PatrioticLeftie]

1. Awesome

Awesome to the max. Spread the word!

[Hissyspit]

2. Think the neighbor'll let us build houses and move there so we can be ...

permanent neighbors to Georgie Boy? (see sig pic below) :7

[SalmonChantedEvening]

3. To the as yet unnamed neighbor

You are as good as it gets!!!

:patriot:

[Hissyspit]

8. Any contact info to get 'thank you' cards to this landowner?

[SalmonChantedEvening]

28. Just a thought...

Might it be better to send the cards right to Camp Casey, just to keep this person safely anonymous and keep the freeps from annoying him with hatemail?

:shrug:

[Hissyspit]

34. well, yeah, although I don't think he/she'll remain anonymous for long

but that's probably the best way to do it - send them to Camp Casey.

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

27. CNN reported that it belongs to the cousin of the Larry Mattlage! lol! n/t

[SalmonChantedEvening]

30. Karma alert!!! LOLOL

Thankya for that OmmmSweetOmmm :pals:

[DinahMoeHum]

32. Methinks CNN got that all wrong. However, an entry from Truthout's blog

by Scott Galindez (August 16, 2:20 AM entry) did mention the piece of land Camp Casey could move to...

Link:
http://www.truthout.org/cindy.shtml

(snip)
"The highlight of the day had to be the pig farmers. These three old boys looked like they walked off the ranch down the road (wouldn't want to compare anyone with the rancher across the street). These guys were from West Texas. They are very angry with the play rancher down the road a few miles and are behind Cindy one hundred percent. These guys drove their tractors to DC to protest "The Pig Tax." One of these farmers happened to have a cousin with a ranch closer to George and land that Camp Casey can move to. Like Cindy said, another Camp Casey miracle ..."
(snip)

:patriot:

[deadparrot]

Thakfully, they'll be getting out of that ditch.

It can't be sanitary. Big kudos to the landowner.

[Horse with no Name]

4. Would be so cool if they could set up a real memorial on the

1 acre by itself and put crosses for all 1800+.
This is so generous. I was hoping that there was at least one decent citizen in Crawford.:applause:

[BrightKnight]

42. A few permanent roadside markers outside Bush's house

I would like to see a few permanent roadside memorial markers posted outside Bush's house. He should have an accountability moment every time he comes or goes.


Someone should sprinkle Texas red poppies along the road.

[Generic Other]

5. Thanks I posted this on the all Cindy thread. And welcome to DU

I posted a link:

All DU Cindy links Day 10
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=104x4365627

[tk2kewl]

6. If everyone got 15 sq ft you could fit over 1/2 million people there!

:wow:

[MADem]

16. Woodstock!!! There's a whole lotta people here......!!!

This could be an incredible protest...could send the chump scurrying to Camp David for safety!

I hope the organizers are strict about not screwing up that generous citizen's land...maybe they could collect a buck or two from everyone to pay for any cleanup or unintended damage, just to keep things pleasant.

[tk2kewl]

20. yeah... whoever made that offer is owed a huge debt of gratitude

and the utmost respect

[moc]

7. Thank you as yet unnamed neighbor

for showing the world what real Texas hospitality is.

[nadinbrzezinski]

9. GREEEEAAATTTT

[DoYouEverWonder]

10. What great news

Another brave woman takes a stand.

Way to go!

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

11. WOWOWOWOWOW!!!!!! I love it!!!!

:bounce: :bounce::bounce: :bounce: :bounce::bounce:

[KarenInMA]

12. Lets all send thank you cards!!

If this guy got 1000's of thank you cards, from all over the world, that would be quite a message.

Kind of like sorry everybody, only "thank you____ "

His name is probably Larry.

[faithnotgreed]

13. beautiful - a kick for peace and love

[nookiemonster]

14. My belief is that there's still plenty of good people out there,

and that breeds hope.

This validates that. Thank you, whoever you are.

:yourock:

[Peace Patriot]

45. Please keep in mind that 58% of the American people opposed the Iraq war

BEFORE the invasion. I'll never forget that stat. Feb. '03. Across the board in all polls. Before all the lies were exposed; before the full horror and costs of it were known. 58%! OF COURSE there are plenty of good people out there--the majority of Americans who didn't trust Bush even then, and all of us who have been disempowered and DISENFRANCHISED by Bushite Republicans and their damned voting machine companies, with their damned secret, proprietary programming code for tabulating our votes. If Bush HAD CONSULTED the American people, this war would not have happened. If Bush WERE BEHOLDEN to the American people, this war would not have happened. And if we had had a TRANSPARENT, VERIFIABLE ELECTION, this war would be over!

I don't believe in "red" states and "blue" states. I DON'T KNOW how any state voted. I really don't. And I suspect that a whole lot of what we call "red" states--including Texas!--may not have voted for Bush. Our brothers and sisters in the so-called "red" states are among the most disenfranchised people in the country--with the worst, most corrupted election systems, and consequently, the most disempowering, mean, and anti-progressive laws. Don't judge them until you can verify how they voted!

[me b zola]

15. Bravo!!!!!!!

This is wonderful news!!!!!! :applause:

[Lone_Star_Dem]

17. This is a very cool person

That's a lot of land being offered for Cindy's use.


:patriot:

[ultraist]

18. Wow! That is fantastic!

Artist: The Beatles Lyrics
Song: Revolution Lyrics

You say you want a revolution
Well, you know
We all want to change the world
You tell me that it's evolution
Well, you know
We all want to change the world
But when you talk about destruction
Don't you know that you can count me out
Don't you know it's gonna be all right
all right, all right

You say you got a real solution
Well, you know
We'd all love to see the plan
You ask me for a contribution
Well, you know
We're doing what we can
But when you want money
for people with minds that hate
All I can tell is brother you have to wait
Don't you know it's gonna be all right
all right, all right
Ah

ah, ah, ah, ah, ah...

You say you'll change the constitution
Well, you know
We all want to change your head
You tell me it's the institution
Well, you know
You better free you mind instead
But if you go carrying pictures of chairman Mao
You ain't going to make it with anyone anyhow
Don't you know it's gonna be all right
all right, all right
all right, all right, all right
all right, all right, all right

[frictionlessO]

19. I am so happy. I arrive on Friday and this news just couldn't make my

camping ass anymore happier!!

I was just getting ready to call the Peace House to see if there would actually be room enough for me and my tent on that one acre from Friday till Tuesday... I think I have my answer now!

When I arrive I am going to do something for those neighbors I dont know what... but something really nice. How unbelievably American and gracious of them!

[roguevalley]

50. PIES! Bring them PIES! :-D

[Triana]

21. Wooot!

VERY cool!!

I'm SO happy for Cindy and Camp Casey! So the thugs who want them tossed off of PUBLIC property can just get over it. Camp Casey has a better home anyway (we hope!)

There are a few a**holes in TX like that Larry Northern moron and the idiot shooting guns but there are also some real :patriot: s there too!

Doggies Bless The REAL Patriots in this country!

[roguevalley]

51. one of those involved in the petition is MORTIFIED over the crosses.

[wryter2000]

22. Welcome to DU

I wonder if the Peace House in Crawford could forward cards to this wonderful person.

[PittLib]

55. My thoughts exactly ....

will it work?

[mzmolly]

23. GREAT NEWS!

:toast:

[chimpymustgo]

26. Did CNN just report the landowner is the brother of the shotgun guy?

Either brother or cousin. Wolfie called it a "family squabble".

Can't wait to get more info.

[kskiska]

29. It was his COUSIN.

So…now what's their beef?

[flyarm]

46. wonderful!!!!!!

i have been so worried for all near the road..i just don't trust the jerks ..who call themselves commpassionate "christian " conservatives!

thank goodness they will be in a bigger place and safer..

bless the land owner!!

i want to kiss that property owner!!
fly

[magellan]

24. Holy cow, that's un-freakin-believable!!

180 acres?!?! Whoever this landowner is, he or she is an angel!

Checkmate.

[catmandu57]

25. Thank you

Whomever you are. I would lay down a real money bet that the chimp* goes scurrying off for camp david within a weeks time now.

[StaggerLee]

31. Thank you

You beautiful wonderful gracious human being you!

:)

[0007]

33. Man, this may turn into one big event or experience that is intense

with fear, horror, and distress for our little, two foot dictator

"Bring 'em on"

[WePurrsevere]

35. I stand in awe of another TRUE Patriot....

May whatever Divine they believe in bless them for their generous act of caring and courage.

[The Stranger]

36. LOW IMPACT use of this person's land, please.

Return it to her/him exactly as it was so generously offered, or in a better condition.

[txindy]

37. Bravo!

:applause: Thank you, sir, for the use of your land! You, sir, are a TRUE Texan! :applause:

If this really is Larry's cousin, he must be mortified that ol' Larry was the public representative of their family. I'd worry that Homeland Security or the SS would seize this fella's property for 'security reasons', but with all of the media attention, that's highly unlikely. Junior would see his approval ratings bust through the basement of single digits, if he did that.

[charlie]

38. Brave soul

He/she's gonna get a blast of shit for doing that. I salute him/her.

[KyndCulture]

39. Call David Crosby!! Who's got the PA!?! This is so awesome!

[NV Whino]

40. I blieve this has been misquoted

She has offered the 1 acre space to Cindy. She owns 180 acres on the other side of the road, but has not offered it. I believe the 180 acres was mentioned simply to indicate she owns both sides of the road and therefore there will be no close neighbors to complain.

[malta blue]

41. I am so impressed by this landowner, but, now don't flame me, won't

the Larrys feel vindicated because we have moved Camp Casey? Yes, it is closer to the shrub's "ranch", and I think I saw that it is across the street from his church. Cindy and the protesters will hopefully be safe from crackers like Larry, but in some way, I can't help but feel that we have lost the "war of the portapotties".

[Kickin_Donkey]

43. I hope this is not a First Amendment Zone.

[Synnical]

44. Camp Casey moving tomorrow

http://198.65.14.85/News/2005/31-40/33news11.htm

3:20 p.m.
Gene Ellis reporting from Camp Casey

It has now been confirmed. Camp Casey will be moved tomorrow. During an interview with this reporter, Cindy Sheehan indicated that a landowner has agreed to allow Camp Casey to move onto his property, which will put the camp closer to the Bush ranch. More on this as it develops.

[Peace Patriot]

47. Has anyone suggested that Camp Casey put up some crosses for the

Iraqi dead? Over 100,000 innocent Iraqis were slaughtered in the initial bombing alone, according to the British doctors' report. And more have died since then--not to mention the tortured, the injured, the sick and the displaced and fearful. 100,000 crosses cannot be done. There is not enough space available, and it is too big a task. Also, the cross may not be the right memorial since most would have been Muslims. But what about a special shrine or notice of some kind, that we also honor the Iraqis who have died in this unjust war, to be placed somewhere among the crosses?

I hope someone will pass this idea along to folks at the Camp.

I think it's important to let the Iraqi people know that the majority of Americans did not want this war, have no ill will toward them, and feel great sorrow for their losses, and that we are as trapped as they are by leaders who don't listen to us, and policies that have been forced upon us.*

*(My mantra: 58% of the American people opposed the Iraq war BEFORE the invasion. Feb. '03. Also, 63% of the American people oppose torture UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. May '04. The great majority of Americans disapprove of these policies!)

[loverevolution]

48. Elisabeth Bumiller writes that it is 300 acres!

"Sheehan's supporters said she would probably move "Camp Casey," her increasingly crowded roadside encampment named after her son, to a 300-acre, or 120-hectare, piece of property even closer to Bush's ranch. Her supporters said that the owner of the property was sympathetic to their cause, but that they could not release his name until the deal was complete."

http://www.iht.com/articles/2005/08/16/news/mom.php

[roguevalley]

49. apparently the person who offered the land is a cousin of the

guy who shot off the gun, Larry whatshisname.

[Horse with no Name]

52. Hot Damn! A Pasture Party for Peace!

:woohoo:

[eridani]

53. So, does anyone have any suggestions--

--about something nice we might do for the people who offered the use of the land?

[kentuck]

54. Call Willie !

He'll get us a good crowd into Crawford!

[loverevolution]

56. Joan Baez is coming on sunday!

too cool!

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=104x4373866

we have to get the stage set up, get the word out and more will come. I read that Greenday will be in Dallas on the 20th. hmmm, how can they not stop by? David Rovics is showing up on the 31st.