Cindy Sheehan arrested at White House anti-war protest

CNN Political Ticker ^ | October 6, 2009 | Kelly Marshall

[rightwingintelligentsia]

WASHINGTON (CNN) — As the war in Afghanistan nears the start of its ninth year, a group of anti-war protesters gathered in front of the White House today to express their disappointment that the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are not yet over, and to request a meeting with President Obama.

An estimated 500 people from different anti-war groups gathered on the sidewalk in front of the White House. A few chained themselves to the fence, some laid down on the sidewalk as if they were dead, and others chanted: "mourn the dead, heal the wounded, end the war!"

The protest was peaceful, though U.S. Park Police said that 61 people were arrested for failure to obey a lawful order after the crowd was repeatedly asked to move back from the sidewalk. According to Park Police Sgt. David Schlosser, all were cited and released.

Cindy Sheehan, whose son was killed in Iraq in 2004, was among the protestors, and was one of those who were arrested. She said she had not been a supporter of President Obama or of Sen. John McCain during last year's election but said protestors were running out of patience. "I think the mood of the country and the mood of our movement is getting a little bit more desperate, and (that) this will be the time to be able to translate our tireless activism and work for peace," she said.

[ConservativeMan55]

Hmmm I know we don’t like Sheehan but...

We need to be extra watchful that people do have the right to protest.

Why were they asked to move back from the sidewalk?

[originalbuckeye]

This will NOT get coverage as she was protesting Obama. Move along, nothing important here.

[pabianice]

Full Coverage in The Boston Globe

[italianquaker]

gibson says enough already

[17th Miss Regt]

"mourn the dead, heal the wounded, end the war!"

This is better.

"mourn the dead, heal the wounded, end Obama's endless war!"

[SoldierDad]

Uh, because, they were blocking it?????

[GeronL]

Wow, the anti-war movement seems to have lost its steam... I wonder why? hhhmmmmmm.... could it be that Obama is in the White House? hhhmmmm

[GeronL]

they chained themselves to the WH fence?

[ConservativeMan55]

I’m just saying.. she was protesting Obama..

If these people were protesting Bush they would have never been arrested.

[J40000]

Where’s that George Bush “Miss me yet?” photo???

[jennyjenny]

I believe she was arrested several times while protesting President Bush.

[mnehring]

President Bush’s comment on Sheehan’s protest:
“Isn’t free speech a wonderful thing”

President Obama’s comment on Sheehan’s protest:
“You have the right to remain silent”

[fishtank]

I admire her for being an equal opportunity anti-war protester.

This is a sincere comment, btw.

[Charles Henrickson]

Mother Sheehan Alert

[marstegreg]

I am shocked at the way the liberals propped up Cindy Sheehan while Bush was President. Things have changed Cindy.

[McGruff]

This will NOT get coverage as she was protesting Obama.

Actually I saw a CNN segment about this subject this morning. *shocked*

[TornadoAlley3]

Look at that Code Pink sign on CSPAN, Iran banking hearing....”DISARM ISRAEL”

[SoldierDad]

So, anyone know the number of protesters arrested during the Bush WH? I’d be willing to place a bet there are more than a few.

[jessduntno]

Where’s that George Bush “Miss me yet?” photo???

How about this?

[Huskrrrr]

Look for Sheehan to mysteriously disappear.

[ButThreeLeftsDo]

I'm sure that she was hoping for another moment like this classic.......

[Cheetahcat]

Geez Cindy should set up camp down the street from Zeros house and stick names in the ground.

[BigSkyFreeper]

A “shiny object” to distract our attention from Obamacare and the overall EPIC FAIL that is the Obama administration.

[Hodar]

Why were they asked to move back from the sidewalk?

I was not there, I did not witness anything; but logically the sidewalk is put in place to allow people to move from one point to another. If a crowd is preventing the general public from normally going about their business, then asking the protesters to back away from the sidewalk to allow pedestrians to pass seems logical, legal and like common sense to me. But, then again I'm a Bible-thumpin' racist - what do I know?

[a fool in paradise]

Has President Obama met with her yet? President Bush did.

[reagan_fanatic]

If that picture doesn’t induce vomiting, I don’t know what will.

[ScottinVA]

Protest the imperialist pig Obama! That filthy warmonger!!!

LOL

[McGruff]

I'll jump!

Cindy Sheehan, left, and an unidentified woman, right, who chained themselves to a fence in front of the White House in Washington, are questioned by two United States Park Police officers.

[GI Joe Fan]

Democrats arresting other democrats.

Interesting.

[ScottinVA]

Irrelevance must suck, eh, Cindy?

[militant2]

“An estimated 500 people...”

Hmmmmm.....when they make statements like this, why don’t they include pictures of the protesting masses? I can see an estimated 4 people in attendance.

Militant

[Iron Munro]

Does Not Apply During Democrat Administrations

[rightwingintelligentsia]

Actually, I am in grudging admiration of her myself. At least she’s consistent.

[Muzzle_em]

Ewwww!
WHere is his hand?

[GI Joe Fan]

Agreed.

I find it strangely interesting that democrats are fighting other democrats, with the American people as witnesses to it.

[freepersup]

Classic !!! The perfect “card” to send to certain rat leaning associates... says it all.

The pic. of southpaw BO throwing out the “first pitch” in the 09 All Star Game might enhance the montage.

Ya’ dun’ good!

[spectre]

That's why she's smiling.

sw

[maggief]

[Mr. K]

Hasn’t she learned yet? She is only allowed to protest REPUBLICANs...

[ScottinVA]

[Mr. K]

"If these people were protesting Bush they would have never been arrested."

If they were protesting Bush they would be getting 24/7 TV news coverage including the arrest and how HORRIBLE it was that evil Bush was stomping on her free speech rights

[ButThreeLeftsDo]

Gone.....

[eclecticEel]

Silly Cindy, you’ve already outlived your usefulness. Acquiesce to your new home under the bus with all the other people Obama doesn’t want around anymore.

[Freddd]

Not even a 15 second clip on the state run fringe media....but couldn’t re loop it enough, when it was against the former President..

[fishtank]

The photo with Reagan makes the point.

That other one with the socialist isn’t necessary.

But, the one with the commie hanging curtains is very, very metro.

[LomanBill]

>>An estimated 500 people from different

500 People... 61 people arrested?

Yet with the huge crowd on 912 - not a single arrest that I've heard of.

No wonder the Capitol police were so relaxed and happy when WE came to town:

[Vanders9]

Because its a public highway? They can protest all they like, but in doing that they dont have the right to prevent other people from the right of walking on a public path.

[ontap]

The darling of the MSM is not so news worthy anymore!

[Rebelbase]

And zero needs two people to help him hang curtains!