"Here in Spirit" sign, morning update (and message to freepers)

[The Witch]

Hi folks, just about to head out to the rally with approximately 500 DU'ers represented on the sign. I had to print them out, but I handwrote the ones that came in after the deadline so I'll try to put up a complete list after the rally -- hopefully w/some good pics.

Freeper trolls http://www.conservativeunderground.com/forum/showthread.php?t=19203">apparently think this is the most hilarious idea ever. They've even photoshopped what they think the sign is going to look like. They're hysterical over it. To them, I say:

1) No, I am not the witch from kiss.com ;-D

2) To Gina: If you think most people go through life trying not to get arrested, you must not run with a very ambitious crowd. Some of us try to do what's right.

3) To Adam Wood: Yep, it is one biiiig sign.

4) To all: This sign is not meant to inflate numbers, stir passions or influence anyone. This is not a protest sign, though I will be carrying it at a protest. This is a sign of solidarity. This is just a way for people who can't make it, as the sign says "due to disability, illness, astronomical gas prices (thanks Dubya) or other situations," to feel that they are present in some way.

It's no different than a preacher praying for those who are sick in church. It's no different than a toast at a wedding where the bride and groom wish their grandparents or sick uncle could be there. It's no different than leaving a note in the Wailing Wall with your name and your wish. Or putting flowers on a gravestone. It's about feeling you were present with people you care for.

The purpose of this sign is NOT to get media. I'm doing it as a thank you to all the people all over the country and world who do so much more. If you can't understand that-- if something with no political purpose is beyond you-- well... then yuk it up. :shrug: It makes no difference to me or the 500 people I'll be representing. I'm glad I amuse you at least.

That's all. See y'all at the rally!

[Whoa_Nelly]

1. Thanks!

Hope the rally is a great success. Will be looking for updates...

Thanks for carrying us there! :toast:

[AirmensMom]

2. I just told my husband about the sign

and he LOVES it! He was tickled pink to see the post where you listed the names. Thanks again for doing it. It's great to be part of this. Stay safe.


:grouphug:

[Sydnie]

3. Thanks again Witch - Have fun - stay safe - spread the word!

:hug:

[Whoa_Nelly]

4. Re: FRs making up what sign is like

Hmmmm...funny how it has to be a made up sign for DU by FR, when we don't have to do that because there are actual pics of their strange and telling signs....

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

5. Thank you

for including my and my husband's name on the sign. Don't let the freepers get to you-Truth will out, and just as is said in the old song, the freepers will be "....and like Pharoahs tribe, they'll be drownded in the tide/Like Goliath, will be conquered" ("When the Ship Comes In")

[Bluzmann57]

6. Do you have a link to the sign?

I want to see if I made it. Thank you and peace.

[ima_sinnic]

7. your link to the freeper trolls doesn't work

thank you so much for carrying my name, along with 499 others!
I am so-o-o-o frustrated that I can't be there!

[Name removed]

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[justgamma]

8. Thanks so much for doing this for us. N/t

[smurfygirl]

9. Have fun Witch....

I'm with you all the way in heart and soul...I'm lighting my candles for ya and drinking some brew for all at DU....

Blessed be.

[Spazito]

10. Thank you so much for doing this!

We truly are there in spirit, thanks to you! Have a great march!

[REACTIVATED IN CT]

12. Another freeper sign

in support of the soliders

http://www.courant.com/hc-cindysheehan-rally-0919-ph,0,3034187.photo

[smurfygirl]

14. "It's not about Bush, it's about the soldiers"

no fucking shit. Are these people that fucking stupid? Does anyone see the ignorance in this statement.
These other two are gonna kiss.....

[highplainsdem]

15. And they can't even spell "soldiers" - typical.

[REACTIVATED IN CT]

16. Yes, the misspelling and the ignorance are both evident

THese were the morans who interrupted the reading of the names of the dead from CT

[Crunchy Frog]

13. Thanks for everything.

I really will be with you in spirit.:hug:

[CatBoreal]

17. Thank you Witch!

Bright Blessings on you and on all those marching today.

Give 'em hell!