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!
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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
Teach a lib how to lie, teach a fish how to swim.
code pink money
Pray for W and Our Freedom Fighters
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>
??? to my post
She is rehearsing her lines for the next Michael Moore movie.
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.
Oh you know she is getting the $$$$$$$$!!!!!
If Bush didn't want to know Casey's name, why did he ask who he was honoring? She's lying.
good catch by Drudge
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
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!
GMTA. Behind the smoke and mirrors is always comes down to "Follow the money."
I wonder how the MSM 'overlooked' the changed story!
Ain't that the truth - some of them right here on Free Republic.
Welcome Home, Bro.
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.
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!!!"
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