DUers at Camp Casey

[WestHoustonDem]

Just got back from Camp Casey and it was too awesome to put all of my thoughts together tonight. Lots of DUers there. We got a group shot of some:


(PuraVida Dreamin, Frictionless O, Katinmn, JohnCoby, myself, Lisa0825)

Also there were NoPasaran, Anarchy1999, Ginbarn, Derby378, WolverineDG, Elehhhna and a bunch of others.

More importantly, take a look at Arlington West with the contribution of Flags for the Texas fallen and Casey's unit:

[Cha]

1. Thank you for these spectacular

pictures! And thank ya'll for goin' down there to Crawford to stand with Cindy and what she's doin' :toast:

[Linette]

31. I went down to Crawdord on Saturday...

I went to Camp Casey on Saturday and was moved to tears by the sight of the memorial crosses that Mr. Northern ran over with his truck.

After gazing at them for a couple of moments, a woman about ten feet away from us stood back from one of crosses, turned to us with anguish in her face and said, "That's my boy right there!", before turning away in tears.

That was tough.

It was such a strange feeling, being so close to the home base of the Evil One, who was riding around his ranch that day with Lance Armstrong. We're going back again this weekend if possible, just to add a couple more bodies to the event.

It is my sincerest hope that all of the Democrats and Progressives---and all the moms, especially---who are rallying around this moment will read James Kroeger's The Republican Nemesis.

Maybe then we'll all be able to get on the same page in taking on our clever and manipulative foe.

[jackster]

36. Kroeger's piece is RIGHT ON...

a MUST READ for every one who stands left of the center and possibly those that stand LEFT of the neocons and christofascists!

Thank you.

[proud2BlibKansan]

2. Awesome pics

Especially Arlington West.

[blue sky at night]

3. thanks so much........

I just love this protest and I can't get enough of the reports and images from the camp. Does anyone know what will happen when the "Vacationer-in-Chief" goes back to D.C.?? I think there should be a permanent camp either in Crawford, or back in D.C., of course the weather would be much better in Texas.

[fricasseed_gourmet_rat]

7. Personally

I think there should be a great big "welcome back" contingent in DC when he returns. I'd join 'em. I'd hold up a sign that says "WHERE'S OSAMA?"

[I Have A Dream]

48. That's a great idea! n/t

[youngdem]

4. That is pretty awesome, cheers to all of you!

I wish I could have been there with all of you.:toast:

[MuseRider]

5. Thanks

I love to see the pictures of DUers. I may be headed back there this week (MAYBE). This time I will take a camera instead of my crappy phone camera.

[DancingBear]

8. Hubba-hubba

Don't get me all excited like that.

I hate it when you do that.


:hi:

[MuseRider]

9. Did you get my PM? n/t

[Generic Other]

6. You are awesome!!!

:loveya:

I posted a link here:
8/21 ALL DU Cindy threads DAY 15
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=104x4413475

[uppityperson]

10. Thank you for going and thank you for the pictures.

Peace

[caligirl]

11. beautiful pictures. The crosses look like the cemetary

at Clark Air Base when I was little I used to see driving by. White crosses as far as the eyes can see.

[GalleryGod]

12. Kudos to the "Walk the Walk" Gang!

One of the more important pilgrimages you'll make in your lives....
all of you are to be commended for your devotion to a worthwhile duty!O8)

[BamaLefty]

13. Great Pics

Thanks for fighting the good fight! :patriot:

[GOPisEvil]

14. Nice pictures!

Thanks for sharing them with us. :hi:

[tinfoilinfor2005]

15. Is this now on the donated property?

Looks like a lot of room! Thanks so much for the pics for all of us who can't be there!

[WestHoustonDem]

16. That's the donated property

and a huge huge tent! No one seemed to know exactly who paid for the tent.

[tinfoilinfor2005]

19. Wonder what ever happened to the rumor that the guy

wasn't going to loan them the property because he thought he had been duped? That was on CNN a couple of days ago, unless I misunderstood. I sure am glad to see that he was the REAL thing!!

[elehhhhna]

28. HE came to the protest on Saturday & stayed for the Steve Earle concert

...he was introduced but kept a low profile.

[Lasher]

43. I feel so much better...

knowing Arlington West has been set up on private property, provided by a sympathizer. We should all be grateful to that Texan who let us use an acre of his land. As it was before, our patriots for peace were way too vulnerable to suit me.

[cloud75]

17. WOW! looks really organized up there.

[WestHoustonDem]

18. The most well organized event I've ever seen

Plenty of food, clean porta-potties, plenty of water and ice. Shuttles between both camps and the Peace House. Last night, not a single car left Camp 2 with an open seat. If there was room in the car, they gave someone a ride to the Peace House. It was an awesome display of progressive power because everything went so smoothly. I've never seen anything like it.

[NoPasaran]

30. Let's not forget the food!

Mmmmm-mmmm!

Mighty tasty vittles for a protest camp in the middle of nowhere!

I have some pics of my own which I'll post later.

[NoPasaran]

41. Some more pics

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=105&topic_id=3896139&mesg_id=3896139

[sundog]

20. excellent

:bounce:

and this makes 5 :)

[WestHoustonDem]

21. Thanks sundog!

:hug:

[Carolab]

22. Spectacular....this is great to see.

Fred did Camp Casey a real favor. Is there a way to thank him?

[snot]

23. WOW!! What a vision, after the way Camp Casey looked when I saw it

on Aug. 10th! Those tents and Alrington West are gorgeous! I would love to thank everyone responsible--any idea where credit is due?

Last I heard, the plan was for the protest to follow George back to D.C. and pitch a new camp as close as possible to the WH.

'Til then . . . any word on plans for the final wkend in Crawford?

Thanks!!

[Gregorian]

24. Speechless.

I'm just looking at this and seeing beauty. There is undeniably something beautiful about the truth being spoken and seen in the name of ending the madness. Thank you for all who put their time and effort into creating this.

[enigmatic]

25. GREAT pictures!

Thank you for this:)

[Rhiannon12866]

26. Great pix! Thanks!

And let us know what it was like for you, after you get it all in perspective. It must have been pretty overwhelming, to be a part of history.
:yourock:

[Tesla]

27. Thanks for going

And the beautlful picture of Arlington West

[Not_Giving_Up]

29. Awesome

Hopefully no trucks with pipes and chains will run these down.

[graywarrior]

32. Geeze. They look almost normal.

[fudge stripe cookays]

33. I am proud to say...

I've met 8 of those fabulous DUers!

Thanks for representing guys! I'd be there if I could!

FSC

[defiant1]

34. I had a blast....

A couple of friends and I (one recently returned from Iraq) went down on Saturday. The air was electric with hope, love, and support.

I have to say it was the most fufilling experience of my life (at least the first 25 years).

Unfortunately my corporate masters needed me back on Monday, or else I would still be down there.

But my vet buddy, and I will be returning to Crawford this weekend, and I can't freaking wait!!!

:patriot:

[sonias]

35. Those are beautiful WestHoustonDem!

Thanks for posting them and being there. I didn't get a chance to go, but I will this week again.

Love to everyone out there!

Peace
Sonia

[WestHoustonDem]

37. Thanks Sonias

Lisa took the shot of Arlington West. I'm going to try to find a way to go back next weekend. Maybe I'll see you there.

[geckosfeet]

38. Thanks ! Wish I could take a drive down there. This is the next best

thing. Keep up the good work everyone.

[no name no slogan]

39. Great pics!!!

Glad to see katinmn made it down representing the MN contingent!!!
:toast:

[usregimechange]

40. You guys rule!

[Joey Liberal]

42. Great pics

I've had a feeling the DUer women are hot. Now I know it's true:)....

[dpbrown]

44. Yay! Katinmn!!

One of us Minnesotans!

[Straight Shooter]

45. Arlington West. Hauntingly beautiful.

An amazing photo. Thank you for sharing. Great appreciation to the individual who loaned the use of his land. What a courageous stand-up guy to honor and support our troops as he is doing. :patriot:

[PDittie]

46. I'm so impressed that I know

such powerful and important people.

I hope we can get there this weekend.

[WestHoustonDem]

47. BAND may be organizing a bus

If not, and you go maybe we can ride together?

[PDittie]

49. Absolutely

I felt a real pull to get up there even before I read your (and Lisa's) account.

[Orrin_73]

50. I wish I was there too

aarghhh but Im in Holland now, on the other side of the ocean.

[WestHoustonDem]

51. You're there in spirit

[Orrin_73]

52. Someday I will visit

USA, thats one of my wishes. I have always wanted to go there.

[WestHoustonDem]

53. And we'll have a huge DU meetup when you do! n/t

[Orrin_73]

54. I will hold you

on that when the time comes.

[Catchawave]

55. I'm proud to be DU-represented by you guys !

You all are beautiful inside and out :patriot: