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PROTESTING SOLDIER MOM CHANGED STORY ON BUSH
Drudgereport.com ^ | 8/8/05 | Halls

Posted on 08/08/2005 7:39:30 AM PDT by Halls

PROTESTING SOLDIER MOM CHANGED STORY ON BUSH Mon Aug 08 2005 10:11:07 ET

The mother of a fallen U.S. soldier who is holding a roadside peace vigil near President Bush's ranch -- has dramatically changed her account about what happened when she met the commander-in-chief last summer!

Cindy Sheehan, 48, of Vacaville, Calif., who last year praised Bush for bringing her family the "gift of happiness," took to the nation's TV outlets this weekend to declare how Bush "killed an indispensable part of our family and humanity."

CINDY 2004

THE REPORTER of Vacaville, CA published an account of Cindy Sheehan's visit with the president at Fort Lewis near Seattle on June 24, 2004:

"'I now know he's sincere about wanting freedom for the Iraqis,' Cindy said after their meeting. 'I know he's sorry and feels some pain for our loss. And I know he's a man of faith.'

"The meeting didn't last long, but in their time with Bush, Cindy spoke about Casey and asked the president to make her son's sacrifice count for something. They also spoke of their faith.

"The trip had one benefit that none of the Sheehans expected.

"For a moment, life returned to the way it was before Casey died. They laughed, joked and bickered playfully as they briefly toured Seattle.

For the first time in 11 weeks, they felt whole again.

"'That was the gift the president gave us, the gift of happiness, of being together,' Cindy said."

CINDY 2005

Sheehan's current comments are a striking departure.

She vowed on Sunday to continue her protest until she can personally ask Bush: "Why did you kill my son?"

In an interview on CNN, she claimed Bush "acted like it was party" when she met him last year.

"It was -- you know, there was a lot of things said. We wanted to use the time for him to know that he killed an indispensable part of our family and humanity. And we wanted him to look at the pictures of Casey.

"He wouldn't look at the pictures of Casey. He didn't even know Casey's name. He came in the room and the very first thing he said is, 'So who are we honoring here?' He didn't even know Casey's name. He didn't want to hear it. He didn't want to hear anything about Casey. He wouldn't even call him 'him' or 'he.' He called him 'your loved one.'

Every time we tried to talk about Casey and how much we missed him, he would change the subject. And he acted like it was a party.

BLITZER: Like a party? I mean...

SHEEHAN: Yes, he came in very jovial, and like we should be happy that he, our son, died for his misguided policies. He didn't even pretend like somebody...

END

On her current media tour, Sheehan has not been asked to explain her twist on Bush; from praise to damnation!

Developing...


TOPICS: Front Page News; Miscellaneous
KEYWORDS: cindyscream; cindysheehan; drudge; sicko; uselessidiotmom; whacko
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To: TrebleRebel; tgslTakoma

Look who stole your hard work and didn't give you any credit for it.

For the rest of you, tgslTakoma did the legwork on this story yesterday (as usual) on this thread:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1458638/posts


21 posted on 08/08/2005 7:50:41 AM PDT by Howlin
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To: TrebleRebel

Teach a lib how to lie, teach a fish how to swim.


22 posted on 08/08/2005 7:51:07 AM PDT by agere_contra
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To: Valin

code pink money


23 posted on 08/08/2005 7:51:09 AM PDT by Jet Jaguar
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To: Halls
Wonder if Soros made a little donation to her Bank in the last month??? Nice find.

Pray for W and Our Freedom Fighters

24 posted on 08/08/2005 7:51:09 AM PDT by bray (Pray for the Freedom of the Iraqis from Islam)
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To: Halls

Glad to see this on Drudge. President Bush doesn't even act like he is at a party when he meets the families of the living troops much less those who are fallen. When we met the President he came across as very understanding the the stress of having a loved one in a combat zone. he also remembered our names and the names of our sons.</p>


25 posted on 08/08/2005 7:51:41 AM PDT by armymarinemom (My sons freed Iraqi and Afghanistan Honor Roll students.)
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To: Jet Jaguar; All

??? to my post


26 posted on 08/08/2005 7:52:10 AM PDT by Jet Jaguar
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To: bray

She is rehearsing her lines for the next Michael Moore movie.


28 posted on 08/08/2005 7:52:14 AM PDT by Rosemont
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To: Halls

I don't know about the Drudge version, but I do know that Freepers dug this info up by at least yesterday, if not before. It was on many threads.


29 posted on 08/08/2005 7:52:19 AM PDT by MizSterious (Now, if only we could convince them all to put on their bomb-vests and meet in Mecca...)
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To: sinanju

Oh you know she is getting the $$$$$$$$!!!!!


30 posted on 08/08/2005 7:52:24 AM PDT by Halls (Terri Schindler Schiavo was murdered legally in our country, NEVER FORGET!!!)
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To: Halls
He didn't even know Casey's name. He came in the room and the very first thing he said is, 'So who are we honoring here?' He didn't even know Casey's name. He didn't want to hear it.

If Bush didn't want to know Casey's name, why did he ask who he was honoring? She's lying.

31 posted on 08/08/2005 7:52:25 AM PDT by aynrandfreak (When can we stop pretending that the Left doesn't by and large hate America?)
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To: Halls
Looks like somewhere in between statements, Cindy said: "JUST SHOW ME THE MONEY!!"
32 posted on 08/08/2005 7:52:48 AM PDT by Chi-townChief
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To: Halls

good catch by Drudge


33 posted on 08/08/2005 7:53:13 AM PDT by rwfromkansas (http://www.xanga.com/home.aspx?user=rwfromkansas)
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To: Halls; kristinn

See also "Cindy Sheehan on CNN: Bush 'Acted Like it was a Party' at June 2004 KIA Condolence Meeting"
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1458763/posts


34 posted on 08/08/2005 7:54:00 AM PDT by Gondring (I'll give up my right to die when hell freezes over my dead body!)
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To: aynrandfreak

Totally a liar. And I find it hard to believe that the Presidant walked into a room and asked who they were honoring like it was no big deal. I think he was probably told before hand the lost soldier's name was Casey. This women is a liar and cannot be taken seriously!


35 posted on 08/08/2005 7:54:13 AM PDT by Halls (Terri Schindler Schiavo was murdered legally in our country, NEVER FORGET!!!)
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To: sinanju
Gollee, you don't by any chance suppose that Mrs. Sheehans "media tour" is being bankrolled and stage-managed by any organizations whose name we might recognize?

GMTA. Behind the smoke and mirrors is always comes down to "Follow the money."

36 posted on 08/08/2005 7:54:14 AM PDT by yankeedame ("Oh, I can take it but I'd much rather dish it out.")
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To: rwfromkansas

I wonder how the MSM 'overlooked' the changed story!


37 posted on 08/08/2005 7:54:28 AM PDT by Rosemont
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To: Viet Vet in Augusta GA
One of the things you learn in the service is that not everyone at home is grateful for what you do. We serve them anyway.

Ain't that the truth - some of them right here on Free Republic.

Welcome Home, Bro.

38 posted on 08/08/2005 7:54:57 AM PDT by Old Sarge (Follow Sarge on His Most Excellent Adventure - on Freerepublic.com!)
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To: Howlin

Thank you for posting the Freepers' screen names. I was just now going to look them up, because I know this info was posted before, and reposted on several threads. Drudge should give credit where credit is due.


39 posted on 08/08/2005 7:54:58 AM PDT by MizSterious (Now, if only we could convince them all to put on their bomb-vests and meet in Mecca...)
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To: IrishGOP

It doesn't even sound like something the president would do, but the libs will fall for anything since they stand for nothing but "GET BUSH!!!"


40 posted on 08/08/2005 7:55:01 AM PDT by WinOne4TheGipper (DU's new motto: "You shall not question our patriotism, you filthy American scum.")
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