GASP - WE MADE THE HILL PHOTO OF THE DAY!

[helderheid]

http://thehill.com/

[SeattleGirl]

1. OMG! That is fantastic!!

:bounce:

[goclark]

78. Everything is coming up Roses for Helen!

[Synnical]

2. Jump

Very cool! :bounce:

I've been checking that site all day. The roses opened up beautifully. Love her smile.

[terip64]

3. This is so great!

[mdmc]

4. yes

ya'll are great!

[Kadie]

5. Beautiful!

:bounce:

[Debi]

6. great job you guys! n/t

[djeseru]

7. Oh, she's so beautiful!

Thank you Helen. :)

[jsamuel]

8. WOOT! GJ!

[Horse with no Name]

9. Awesome

Great job helderheid.

[i miss america]

37. Ditto

Bravo Helderheid!!! :yourock:

[Catfight]

10. That's really cool. What a great picture and a great thing you all did.

[stevedeshazer]

11. That's outstanding

Thanks to all DUers and others who made this happen. It really is starting to feel like spring again!

[proud2BlibKansan]

12. That is wonderful!

Congratulations.

[dogday]

13. That's like that one with Boxer

That's the best of all of them.... Thanks again...

[fight4my3sons]

14. wonderful!

It was such a great thing that you all did :-)

[wryter2000]

15. Awesome!

You done good! :applause:

[Kenergy]

16. Excellent! Good job n/t

[Greyhound]

17. Way cool... n/t

[bliss_eternal]

18. Congratulations--

you guys worked so hard to make it happen! It's a gorgeous picture! So sorry I missed the donation drive...glad I was privy to yesterday's excitement and Helen watch. :hi:

[northofdenali]

19. OMG OMG OMG OMG!!!!

Isn't she beautiful surrounded by all the flowers? helderheid, you get major props for this one!!!

WE MADE THE HILL!!!!!!!!!! (This is - ahem - HUGH!!!111 - I'm SERIES!!!11)
:bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce:
:hug::thumbsup::hug::thumbsup::hug::thumbsup::hug::thumbsup::hug::thumbsup::hug::thumbsup::hug::thumbsup::hug::thumbsup::hug::thumbsup::hug::thumbsup::hug::thumbsup::hug::thumbsup::hug::thumbsup::hug::thumbsup::hug:

[Zookeeper]

20. Beautiful!

Lovely woman, pretty roses, great photo!

[bliss_eternal]

21. Interesting that the caption reads "well-wishers"

as opposed to Democratic Underground.

[file83]

32. Yeah, oh well. But anyway, it's about Helen really, not us. Helen Rocks!

:headbang:

[bliss_eternal]

54. Absolutely--

so glad to see her getting this attention! She deserves it, as one of the only journalists willing to ask the tough questions these days.

[Mr_Spock]

22. Well, she deserves all the attention she's getting

She is a wonderful representative for all of us...

[GardeningGal]

23. That is so fantastic!

Now we know Snotty McClellan and the whole * gang had to know about it. Makes it even better!

[bigwillq]

24. That is so cool.

Good job you guys! :hi:

[MissWaverly]

25. Hey, this is a great thing

I can just imagine every one of the GOP Congress critter's beady eyes looking at this, as well as their staff, ha, ha! The winds of change are blowing, better not stand too close to Bush, you might catch cold.

HA! HA!


:-)

[lonestarnot]

26. Wooooodamnwhooo!

[Vadem]

27. helderheid, thank you so much for all your hard work on roses...

for Helen! I'm so happy that I was able to contribute to this worthy effort; I love Helen Thomas! What a beautiful lady, and the message she sent us brought me to tears!

:loveya: :loveya: :loveya: :loveya: :loveya: :loveya: :loveya: :loveya:

[Mojorabbit]

69. What Vadem said!

Helen is a national treasure

[flyarm]

28. simply wonderful.!.so glad i got to be a part of this!! Helen looks

beautiful surrounded with the roses!!

THE ROSE

Some say love, it is a river
That drowns the tender reed.
Some say love, it is a razor
That leaves your soul to bleed.
Some say love, it is a hunger,
An endless aching need.
I say love, it is a flower,
And you it's only seed.

It's the heart, afraid of breaking,
That never learns to dance.
It's the dream, afraid of waking,
That never takes a chance.It's the one who won't be taken,
Who cannot seem to give.
And the soul, afraid of dyin',
That never learns to live.

When the night has been too lonely,
And the road has been too long,
And you think that love is only
For the lucky and the strong,
Just remember in the winter
Far beneath the bitter snows,
Lies the seed, that with the sun's love,
In the spring becomes the rose.


thanks all the du'ers involved..what a wonderful tribute to a wonderful lady!!

fly

[C_U_L8R]

29. Spring has sprung !!!

Thank you to everyone who did this kind, generous and thoughtful deed.

DU is not only BETTER.... DU is the BEST !!

WOW.... !!!!!!

[file83]

30. That is SWEET! That photo is an instant CLASSIC!!!

I bet we'll see it in the history books as an illustration of the LOVE citizens had for Helen's courageous efforts to challenge the President and seek the truth!

[Dem2theMax]

31. That is SO beautiful.

I think someone should send that pic to the White House.

Ya know, that makes me think...maybe DU could get together and send good old * a ton of stink weed.
It's a thought. :evilgrin:

The only thing that outshines those beautiful roses is the lady in the picture.
The roses pale next to Helen. Love that woman! :) :) :)

[Rainscents]

33. We are getting notice nowadays!!!

Even all over the world!!! Helen is true LADY and she deserve more than roses!!! :bounce:

[helderheid]

34. There's now an article :) I was interviewed!

http://thehill.com/thehill/export/TheHill/News/Frontpage/033006/thomas.html

[MiniMe]

35. I love this, as we suspected

Thomas shared her roses with Hearst bureau chief Chuck Lewis and other colleagues and sent the bulk of them to wounded military personnel at Walter Reed Army Hospital.

[Rainscents]

38. I read it and it's beautiful article!

[ThoughtCriminal]

39. And it does mention DU!

:party:
http://thehill.com/thehill/export/TheHill/News/Frontpage/033006/thomas.html

<snip>
"Sanderson, a work-at-home web designer and mother of two who is co-chairwoman of the Utah Democratic Progressive Caucus, said she saw a note on the website democraticunderground.com suggesting that people e-mail Thomas to thank her for asking Bush "the questions all Americans want answered about Iraq.""
<snip>

<snip>
"Thomas shared her roses with Hearst bureau chief Chuck Lewis and other colleagues and sent the bulk of them to wounded military personnel at Walter Reed Army Hospital."
<snip>

I think that's wonderful.
:patriot:

[pitohui]

52. what a great story

and this is by the by, but what a great name for a progressive activist -- "clarity"

[Nothing Without Hope]

80. So perfect, I knew she would do something like this - sending most of

the roses to the wounded military personnel at Walter Reed.

[bpilgrim]

83. that was a very poignant gesture as that is why we all are so committed

to bring our people back home, stopping the violence on them and others, committed in all our names.

thank you DU for making our voices heard!

thank GORE, he 'invented' the INTERNETs :bounce:

peace

[seabeyond]

40. tell you what you have done. you have reached bush's ear

you dont think rove and his people now dont know about these roses sent, welll..... they know. you might have gotten du onto the map like nothing, not that it wasnt doing its own. it has also been made cleared to the other reporters that we americans want answers. and rewarding thomas, with their ego, i am just in giggle

[dogday]

41. That is a great article

[stop the bleeding]

45. Picking jaw off of floor, this is the best part

"I don't think he'll ever want to talk to me," she said.

She is quite a character:toast:

[nosferaustin]

49. Didn't realize where you were!

I'm up the road in Salt Lake. I came to this late, both DU and this campaign but I'm thrilled to see a Utah Democrat stir up such a storm! Congrats and keep 'em coming!

[NMDemDist2]

50. Welcome to DU nosferaustin

:hi:

[ClayZ]

57. Welcome to DU nosferaustin!

:hi:

[ronnykmarshall]

60. Get OUT!!

G'on helderheid!!!


:yourock:

[Alamom]

36. A good deed, let us do them while we can....

We shall not pass this way again.

:grouphug:

[ngGale]

42. Helen is truly a "Great Lady" ...

helderheid, good interview!:applause:

[malaise]

43. If the media were interested in a good story

This would make the front page of all leading newspapers in the US tomorrow. Afterall Helen is the Dean of journalists. I can't imagine anyone her age(damn any age) receiving so many flowers. What a tribute to Helen.

[OKDem08]

44. She is so beautiful.

good job, Helderheid

[stop the bleeding]

46. What media source is next to report on this? n/t

[rateyes]

47. A great article was written as well....

Sorry I couldn't participate financially. But, thanks helderheid, and everyone else here on DU who did this for this wonderful woman. I pray that young journalists take lessons from her. We need more people like her. Bless all of you!

[Duncan Grant]

48. Congratulations, helderheid!

Not only did you make Helen's day (and salute her great work) but you had an impact on many lives! It's an inspiring story - and a powerful act. :hug: :applause:

[pitohui]

51. awwwwwww

ya'll done good, folks

[dogindia]

53. the glorious roses going to Walter Reed and the wounded. My heart sings.

[catrose]

73. Right!

Talk about class--that makes it perfect. Support a hero, support the troops too.

[mconvente]

55. Congrats DUers!

We got our name in an article on TheHill.com! What an accomplishment! And it was well worth it to show our overwhelming support for Helen! I love the vibrant colors of that photo - it's excellent!

[ClayZ]

56. Yippppiieeee!!!! That's a great photo, too!

[DemReadingDU]

58. Awesome!

[ronnykmarshall]

59. That's so cool!

Helen sent me back an e-mail today.

I love her.

[Olney Blue]

61. Good job!!!!!!!!

That's fantastic.

[SCRUBDASHRUB]

62. I wrote the reporter a thank you for writing the story.

The photo was the "Photo of the Day" on the homepage, too.

[jillan]

63. Helderheid - you are my hero!

Mentioned DU and everything.

Every politico in DC knows that we love Helen...
Because of YOU!:yourock:

[Kurovski]

64. That's the best photo yet.

It puts a big ol' smile on my mug.

You DUers did a great job!

[otohara]

65. Good Job - Press Coverage

is hard to get - as a former PR person, you should be very pleased and proud as all of us here are.




:yourock:

[AuntiBush]

66. You're a Gem, helderheid!

[KAT119]

67. Fabulous photo of earth's angels (US!) surrounding Helen Heroine of Truth!

[Swamp Rat]

68. WOW!

:kick:

[suziedemocrat]

70. Way to Go Team!!!!!!!

Score one for the liberal blogosphere!

[shaniqua6392]

71. She is a REAL journalist

and she deserves our respect and admiration. We love you Helen!

[ElsewheresDaughter]

72. What a beautiful sight! Thank you Helen!!!

[Lochloosa]

74. K/R for a beautiful lady.

[sonias]

75. Helen Thomas does kick ass

And I love her for it too.

One classy journalist.

Sonia

[Brazenly Liberal]

76. It's in Wonkette, too. nt

Helen, :yourock:

[im10ashus]

77. SWEET!!!

K&R!

:kick:

[Nothing Without Hope]

79. Wonderful! Those roses are for YOU, too, helderheid, and for those

who worked or donated to make this event happen.

Nice rejoinder to the hate mail she gets - Helen Thomas has FRIENDS who value her and her fight for us all!!!

:toast:

[tom_paine]

81. Congrats to you, helderheid, for a fantastic idea

:toast:

[Lost4words]

82. Hats off and a Great Big Thank You to helderheid and all involved!

This is really an inspirational story, and no member of the press deserves it more.

jim

[Pierzin]

84. Helen Thomas - Monument of Virtue!!!

God, at a time when people are complaining more about the price of gas than they are about an unjust war and an administration that want to take us back to the days of Herbert Hoover, Helen Thomas and Molly Ivins stand out as real harbingers of common sense, and thank God for them!!!
I have been following Helen Thomas for years, and thank God every day I read her column.
She is so dead on. A much deserved pick up everyone!
Now why isn't every other columnist and news outlet hammering away at the president?
:argh: :argh:

[KAT119]

85. The most beautiful photo in the news in 5-6 years of our darkest night.

[DemExpat]

86. This is so super, herlderheid!

The action for Helen as well as the recognition in this article!

:kick:

DemEx

[myrna minx]

87. This is fantastic!

:bounce: Look at how lovely she looks!

[Zinfandel]

88. A friend of mine wrote this, After I forward this DU thread & photo to her

"You should see the big smile on my face so early in the day!! DU did a splendid thing for a truly splendid lady. Helen looks gorgeous surrounded by those perfect roses, my heart is singing with joy. It doesn't matter who sent them, Helen knows and others will take notice."

[warrens]

89. Day-um, that's AMAZING

Couldn't happen to a nicer person.