[Sam Hill]

The three women featured, Cindy Sheehan, Nadia McCaffrey and Jane Bright--are all members of Sheehan's "group" Gold Star Families.

The Real Voices ad campaign was done by Fenton Communications--which is a George Soros/MoveOn front.

This goes a long way towards explaining how these people can afford to do their propaganda 24 hours a day and seven days a week for the last couple of years.

[Peach]

Ping.

If I can't sleep, neither can you. LOL

This will keep us awake all night. But I'm leaving to try and relax :-)

[Brett66]

I wonder how much they were paid by Soros?

[satchmodog9]

Good point about their being fronted by some deep lefty pockets.

[The Brush]

Someone should ask her; "Who is funding your grief?"

[doug from upland]

SHE SHOULD WATCH SOME OF THIS FILM I did some marketing work for them last year.

[conservativecorner]

Article Launched: 06/24/2004 06:00:00 AM

Bush, Sheehans share moments
By David Henson/Staff Writer



Since learning in April that their son, Army Spc. Casey Sheehan, had been killed in Iraq, life has been everything but normal for the Sheehan family of Vacaville.
Casey's parents, Cindy and Patrick, as well as their three children, have attended event after event honoring the soldier both locally and abroad, received countless letters of support and fielded questions from reporters across the country.

"That's the way our whole lives have been since April 4," Patrick said. "It's been surreal."

But none of that prepared the family for the message left on their answering machine last week, inviting them to have a face-to-face meeting with President George W. Bush at Fort Lewis near Seattle.

Surreal soon seemed like an understatement, as the Sheehans - one of 17 families who met Thursday with Bush - were whisked in a matter of days to the Army post and given the VIP treatment from the military. But as their meeting with the president approached, the family was faced with a dilemma as to what to say when faced with Casey's commander-in-chief.

"We haven't been happy with the way the war has been handled," Cindy said. "The president has changed his reasons for being over there every time a reason is proven false or an objective reached."

The 10 minutes of face time with the president could have given the family a chance to vent their frustrations or ask Bush some of the difficult questions they have been asking themselves, such as whether Casey's sacrifice would make the world a safer place.

But in the end, the family decided against such talk, deferring to how they believed Casey would have wanted them to act. In addition, Pat noted that Bush wasn't stumping for votes or trying to gain a political edge for the upcoming election.

"We have a lot of respect for the office of the president, and I have a new respect for him because he was sincere and he didn't have to take the time to meet with us," Pat said.

Sincerity was something Cindy had hoped to find in the meeting. Shortly after Casey died, Bush sent the family a form letter expressing his condolences, and Cindy said she felt it was an impersonal gesture.

"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.

While meeting with Bush, as well as Sen. John McCain, R-Arizona, was an honor, it was almost a tangent benefit of the trip. The Sheehans said they enjoyed meeting the other families of fallen soldiers, sharing stories, contact information, grief and support.

For some, grief was still visceral and raw, while for others it had melted into the background of their lives, the pain as common as breathing. Cindy said she saw her reflection in the troubled eyes of each.

"It's hard to lose a son," she said. "But we (all) lost a son in the Iraqi war."

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.

David Henson can be reached at dixon@thereporter.com.

[Chickensoup]

Be interesting to see how the money actually moves. Where did this information come from?

[beyond the sea]

Speaking of these folks, I saw Jersey Girl Kristen Breitweiser on Hardball without Chris Matthews. She wasn't as "odd" as usual, and was quite cogent, being very upset at the 'Able Danger' fiasco. She may be getting wise.

[Rightfootforward]

Precisely what I'd suspected. No wonder Sheehan's performances are ineffectual and leave me flat. Nothing in them but propaganda and hot air. Wonder if she gets paid by the tear?

[scott says]

I just got home from work and saw this post. I'm not sure if there has been a thread about some news I heard today. I live in the Bay Area and heard on local news station, KNEW 910, that members of this "womans" own family are publicly denouncing her and are appalled at her behavior for exploiting her own sons death to advance her twisted political agenda...hopefully this news will get out. S

[Khurkris]

bookmark for future use

[nopardons]

On Bill O'Reilly's show tonight ( and no, Bill is off ), John Gibson did a section on Cindy and said that she was being " sponsored" by Soros and Code Pink and MooveOn and a lot of other far lefty groups."

[Peach]

Ping to Cindy in a George Soros ad.

[MaineVoter2002]

BUSH-BASHING MOM IS A LEFTIST USENET POSTER!!!

http://tinyurl.com/bncbp

[newsgatherer]

This on Drudge:

FAMILY OF FALLEN SOLDIER PLEADS: PLEASE STOP, CINDY!
Thu Aug 11 2005 12:56:21 ET

The family of American soldier Casey Sheehan, who was killed in Iraq on April 4, 2004, has broken its silence and spoken out against his mother Cindy Sheehan's anti-war vigil against George Bush held outside the president's Crawford, Texas ranch.

The following email was received by the DRUDGE REPORT from Casey's aunt and godmother:

Our family has been so distressed by the recent activities of Cindy we are breaking our silence and we have collectively written a statement for release. Feel free to distribute it as you wish. Thanks Ð Cherie

In response to questions regarding the Cindy Sheehan/Crawford Texas issue: Sheehan Family Statement:

The Sheehan Family lost our beloved Casey in the Iraq War and we have been silently, respectfully grieving. We do not agree with the political motivations and publicity tactics of Cindy Sheehan. She now appears to be promoting her own personal agenda and notoriety at the the expense of her son's good name and reputation. The rest of the Sheehan Family supports the troops, our country, and our President, silently, with prayer and respect.

Sincerely,

Casey Sheehan's grandparents, aunts, uncles and numerous cousins.

Developing...

[RDTF]

listen to this -Sheehan caught on conference call strategizing with the looney left

http://www.joetrippi.com/files/cindy-call-081005.wav

[GOP_1900AD]

Dirty rats!

[Nowhere Man]

I'm sure this lady has to have a "sugar daddy." I mean most of us cannot take off and follow President Bush like some sort of groupie, most of us have jobs and need to make a living. if I lived a life like that, I would be reduced to odd jobs, panhandling and petty theft to bum around, wat and get fuel for my truck if I was in this woman's place. OK, I'll be merciful and say this, my heart goes out to her over the loss of her son, no one can replace him and so on. I'm sure she is having a hard time over it but she is not alone. Getting back to the subject at hand, she has to have a sugar daddy, as most have said, it seems that the likes of George Soros is pimping her around like a political version of a "ho." If I could talk to her, I would tell her that she is being used and just a tool for their agenda. I know myself, I have my disageements with the President over things like CAFTA and so on, but to do something like this comes close to stalking and is plain wrong and could be dangerous too, remember "Squeeky" Fromme? Somebody has to be feeding her and putting gas in her VW "hippie" Microbus. B-P

[ntnychik]

"interconnected" ping

[FReethesheeples]

From tonight's The DrudgeReport (8/11/05):

FAMILY OF FALLEN SOLDIER PLEADS: PLEASE STOP, CINDY!
Thu Aug 11 2005 12:56:21 ET

The family of American soldier Casey Sheehan, who was killed in Iraq on April 4, 2004, has broken its silence and spoken out against his mother Cindy Sheehan's anti-war vigil against George Bush held outside the president's Crawford, Texas ranch.

The following email was received by the DRUDGE REPORT from Casey's aunt and godmother:

Our family has been so distressed by the recent activities of Cindy we are breaking our silence and we have collectively written a statement for release. Feel free to distribute it as you wish.

Thanks, Cherie

In response to questions regarding the Cindy Sheehan/Crawford Texas issue: Sheehan Family Statement:

The Sheehan Family lost our beloved Casey in the Iraq War and we have been silently, respectfully grieving. We do not agree with the political motivations and publicity tactics of Cindy Sheehan. She now appears to be promoting her own personal agenda and notoriety at the the expense of her son's good name and reputation. The rest of the Sheehan Family supports the troops, our country, and our President, silently, with prayer and respect.

Sincerely,

Casey Sheehan's grandparents, aunts, uncles and numerous cousins.

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