Posted on 08/27/2005 10:02:40 AM PDT by TXBubba
Just talked to Basil on site in Crawford, Texas. Currently there are about 100 folks there helping to set up. They have not received word about the caravan arrival in Waco yet. JimRob is riding with the caravan. She thinks it might get to Crawford around 1:00 p.m.
Basil says the stage is set up, the sound system is excellent and they have hung the most beautiful banners overnighted by W04Man on the stage. A big thanks for the banners, they are much appreciated!
Someone arrived early and hung yellow ribbons everywhere.
They have an American flag that is about 50 feet by 40 feet. Children of military personnel serving in the Middle East have written notes to their parents on the stripes of this flag. A very touching thing to behold.
The HOT Chapter booth is being unloaded right now. The will sell buttons made by Angelwood to help off set costs.
Someone rented the Community Center for our use so there is access to AC. However, they also have 10 tents set up. And there is a Moonwalk for the kiddos.
To top everything else there is BBQ on the grill! Basil is the official taster and says it is great!
That is all the news I have at the moment. It is hard to get a cell phone connection to Crawford but when I hear more I will try to update everyone.
I'm starting to think a march of 3,000 people might just be the ticket!
The people in charge needs to go to the nearest neighbor where Sheehan is staying and set up camp there ASAP! If the neighbor says no just keep dropping Benjamins till he/she agrees.
Oh, deport---that was a great report...please keep posting them when you get them okay?
It sounds like the heat and the tension could make for some interesting moments out there...
FOFL!!
NO!!!
Type "Fox News contact" in Yahoo or your favorite search engine.
You'll get email addys for Shep, BOR, H & C, Britt, etc.
Fill those babies up, too!
Leni
I guess we will just have to consider it as art ;)
The stories about the loons accosting local school children for food, water, bathrooms, etc. are unfortunately very true. Parents in the area have some very real concerns about the safety of their schoolchildren. Local traffic is blocked, the idiots are leaving trash and worse everywhere, and costing county taxpayers a ton of money. Cindy has attracted some extremely weird people.
Here are some emails area residents sent to the local CBS affiliate in the last few days. Goes to show the prevailing local mood and how extremely unpopular Cindy and her cause are in this area. I eliminated two because we don't agree with their kind, lol:
"If the e-mails News Ten has received from area residents are any indication, there are plenty of people in Central Texas who would like the anti-war protesters gathered near the President’s ranch to pack up and go home.
But there have been some expressions of support, as well. Here’s a current sampling of the latest e-mails received about the protest. They appear in the order they were received (earlier e-mails appear below)
MOST RECENT E-MAILS: (Through Friday 08/26/05)
'I think that if Cindy Sheehan and the Michael Moore's of America had been around during World War II I would not have a Texas accent but be speaking German or Japanese. We have to remember that the support of the soldiers of "The Greatest Generation", men like my father, a World War II veteran, are the reason that Cindy and Michael can do what they do. Men and women have died so they can have their "free speech" in English, or any other language they wish to speak.'
What Cindy is doing is aiding the terrorist. She should be arrested as a traitor. Her Son volunteered he wasn't drafted. I have had three sons and a daughter in the military, plus a Grandfather, Father and a husband who gave 27 1/2 years, for our country in good times and bad times, I am so proud of them. Cindy is looking for trouble. Get over it, go back home and be thankful you have a safe place to go to. Enough is enough.
'I appreciate the fact that Cindy Sheehan has lost her son. She does have the right to protest and express her beliefs. The problem I have with this is the lack of respect she has for the rights of the residents of Crawford. The protest is infringing on their very right to live and commute to work. She needs to give up and go home. Her son no doubt was very proud to be a part of the Armed forces. It was his choice to join and serve his country. There is no draft in place they only take volunteers. Cindy Sheehan and her supporters are saying that it is an unjust and unnecessary war. Our forces are helping to liberate a country from a tyrant just as the French helped us during the Revolutionary War. What if the French had not come to our aide during our time of need? Cindy Sheehan would not even have the rights she has today. I am truly sorry for her loss but to disrespect the decisions made by so many proud American Soldiers who volunteered to protect freedom and a Democratic way of life is a crime.'
'I think that this woman is suffering from post partum stress. Yeah she lost a son, but so has almost two thousand mothers. But in my opinion she is dishonoring her son’s memory. Does she not know that her son swore an oath to obey all orders given by Pres. Bush whether his mommy agrees or not. He was over the age of 18 and able to decide for himself, and he did. Cindy go home and get some rest, you need it. Thank you for your time and God bless America.'
'I'm not sure how I feel about the war in Iraq. I do fully support the Armed Forces of the United States. I served 24 years so that people like Sheehan can voice their opinion. However I resent these wackos coming from California, Massachusetts and Illinois to demonstrate here in Texas. There are more and more weirdoes coming too, Joan Baez last weekend, Al Sharpton this coming weekend. Who's next, Sheehan, Jane Fonda?'
I can't believe that we have another woman stirring up trouble again! My husband is a Vietnam Veteran and he is not complaining about his country nor the duty and time served as an American to go to the aid of someone in need of help. He is almost 62 years old and he would serve again if called. He has seen other countries and he is thankful to be an American and to live in this country in peace. Peace comes with a sacrifice and a price. He has paid some of the sacrifice. I do have feelings of sorrow of ALL the ones that have fallen and are still serving. Freedom is not to be taken lightly. There are a lot of people in Iraq that yearn for this great Freedom of Life. Our great men and women that are serving with the attitude of helping to give this to these people are to be respected and honored. Our servicemen are not the ones that are picketing and bickering. Not all decisions are to be agreed upon by everyone. But I do wonder that if she had set up camp in her own front lawn that SHE would not be getting this much attention. Prayer is the one thing that heals the broken heart, not hatred. Her son joined knowing the risks. He didn't run and I am very proud of him for serving to help to free others and to help keep freedom alive in this country for me and my family. I and a lot of others have not walked in her shoes, but she has not walked in mine or a lot of others. There is a saying, "The family that prays together stays together". We all need to pray for our country and ALL of our leaders and people. I am thankful we have a President of our country, and that we see other leaders, that goes to God in prayer for guidance for their countries, citizens and all others in the world. A LOT of us have not walked in those shoes of heavy burden.
'It seems that Cindy Sheehan is mourning the loss of her son, not celebrating his life. He willingly signed up for the Army & Cindy was probably in the stands at his boot camp graduation and by his side before he was deployed. She is focused on the date of his death, not the what the dash between his birth & death represents. Life goes on, she can cry tears of sorrow that he's gone, or tears of joy that he was here.'
'Am I the only person who thinks this whole "Camp Cindy" situation is by far ridiculous? Shouldn't people have a little more respect for our president and his family during their "vacation" which has recently turned to a huge headache for everyone in central Texas? Ms. Sheehan, we all sympathize with you over the loss of your son, but would meeting with the president AGAIN really change or help things that much? I do not speak for everyone but I do speak for several people in Groesbeck when I say you and your supporters have worn out your welcome. Please leave take your followers with you.'
"More at KWTX.com"
If anyone ever wondered about the media's bias this should prove it. I am not at all surprised and absolutely expected it. They are shoving that irritating ugly Sheehan with the equally irritating voice down our throats and are ignoring 3000 people driving across the country to stand up for the President.
Yea...march all three thousand over to the Cindy camp and simply surround it and start chanting SHAME ON YOU...or CINDY GO HOME TO YOUR KIDS...or simply USA!
"At the pro-Bush side of the encampment, a hot-dog stand has been set up."
Of course, we believe in entrepreneurship, capitalism, and free enterprise :-)
If they are the mothers - let them all grieve in their own way. Treat them with dignity and respect. But take pictures - of the women and of the crosses - so IF these are not the mothers of those who are represented by the crosses - it is exposed.
Here is one that is questioning if the gold star mothers really are.
Of course cover the names that THEY CLAIM as their son/daughter, but I would do a little quiet research of the names of those claiming to GS moms.
Here is one saying the gold star mothers should pay for the lumber.
I thought those crosses had been set up in California months before they were moved to Camp Casey. Why are they all in a dither now? I say let them have the crosses. I think they should offer the price of the lumber too. They can't do anything if they are replaced with blank crosses with no names to keep the numbers right.
Here is one saying give them one and then replace it after they leave.
. Why don't they just make extra ones for them so if and when these mothers get their crosses, after they leave you put them back and if they complain, tell them we will not forget their loved ones and will remember them and will try to stop this war before other young men are remembered this way.
Here is one that says replace it with this.
It can be a tomb of the "Known Soldier".
Not a real bright one at that, either. Outs himself to the guy who owns the site! I and others have blasted him, and it seems he slithered back into his hole.
Perhaps we need to get some E Mails Cooking to the MSM
Katrina shouldn't take up the entire news day IMHO
So Sheehan will get all the Natl. News coverage and the overwhelmingly larger Pro-Troops Rally will get only local Texas coverage. Figures.
To all who feel the need to slow down FR even further with photos of the bitch from the ditch ...............
Perhaps we need to get some E Mails Cooking to the MSM
Katrina shouldn't take up the entire news day IMHO
This freeper wants to "beam" down there to be with you. Wisconsin freepers are with you in spirit!!!!
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