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Cindy Sheehan to begin hunger strike on July 4 - accompanied by Willie Nelson
afterdowningstreet.org ^ | 6/3/06 | Cindy Sheehan

Posted on 06/21/2006 10:13:23 AM PDT by redstatesrock

I have camped out in front of George Bush's ranch, marched in rallies, lobbied Congress, gone to jail, and much more to stop the devastating war in Iraq and bring our troops home. Now it's time to do more.

Along with other activists and the peace groups Gold Star Families for Peace and CODEPINK, I will be starting an open-ended hunger strike, called Troops Home Fast, on July 4 th. We will start the fast in Washington DC, in front of the White House, and then move to Camp Casey (outside Bush's ranch in Crawford, Texas) in mid-August. We hope the fast will galvanize public attention, invigorate the peace movement, build pressure on elected officials, and get our troops back home!

As a sign of solidarity, we are asking you to join us by fasting for at least one day. It could be on July 4, our launch date, or any other time during the summer. You can fast from wherever you are, or better yet, join us in Washington DC or Crawford, Texas. We've already received commitments from wonderful allies such as Willie Nelson, Danny Glover, Dick Gregory and Dolores Huerta, as well as military veterans, religious leaders, students, and women's groups.

Thank for considering our request to fast for one day as a symbol of your support for the Iraqi people and our soldiers, and your commitment to bring our troops back home—FAST! You can either contact me directly or my assistant Tiffany Burns at tiffany@codepinkalert.org

Warm regards,

Cindy Sheehan


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To: redstatesrock

SHE COULD STAND TO LOSE SOME FAT>


41 posted on 06/21/2006 10:23:22 AM PDT by Schichtel (Scorch)
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To: redstatesrock

I have a better idea. How about if she just has her jaw wired shut?


42 posted on 06/21/2006 10:23:29 AM PDT by sageb1 (This is the Final Crusade. There are only 2 sides. Pick one.)
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To: redstatesrock

I say BS.

The perpetually shabby looking Nelson is a major partaker of Cannabis, which is of course the reigning champion among appetite stimulants.

I say he lasts 6 hours, tokes up and then goes on a rampage endeavoring to find nacho-flavored Dorritos and a fresh batch of raw cookie dough.


43 posted on 06/21/2006 10:23:31 AM PDT by EyeGuy
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To: sageb1

Well, if she really "fasts", she won't be alive by mid-August to go to Crawford.


44 posted on 06/21/2006 10:23:31 AM PDT by GYPSY286
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To: rovenstinez

Lets go to DC and have a huge BBQ right next to there starve-in!

Hey Cindy, another rib?
Ohh, thats right you are fasting! Good for you.


45 posted on 06/21/2006 10:23:38 AM PDT by Holicheese (Stanley Cup's new home IS North Carolina!)
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To: redstatesrock
We hope the fast will galvanize public attention, invigorate the peace movement, build pressure on elected officials, and get our troops back home!



I seriously doubt that this witch will be able to meet any of her objectives unless she failed to mention that she would also like to lose a few pounds. Fasting in Texas in the Summer-I would love to see how long that will last. If I were the local ranchers I would be having giant barbeques and turn on squirrel cage fans so that the smell would waft toward camp Casey.
46 posted on 06/21/2006 10:23:45 AM PDT by LoudRepublicangirl (loudrepublicangirl)
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To: redstatesrock

I wish her success. Complete success.


47 posted on 06/21/2006 10:23:57 AM PDT by rightinthemiddle (Islamic Terrorists, the Mainstream Media and the Democrat Party Have the Same Goals in Iraq.)
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To: Clara Lou

yeah, ill be impressed when Willie goes on a joint fast.


48 posted on 06/21/2006 10:24:05 AM PDT by No Blue States
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To: redstatesrock
We've already received commitments from wonderful allies such as Willie Nelson, Danny Glover, Dick Gregory and Dolores Huerta

Cindy and her friends will all survive on each others bodily fluids.

49 posted on 06/21/2006 10:24:19 AM PDT by TC Rider (The United States Constitution © 1791. All Rights Reserved.)
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To: redstatesrock

Big deal. If Willie Nelson goes on a "reefer-strike", then we should be concerned.


51 posted on 06/21/2006 10:24:50 AM PDT by Antoninus (I don't vote for liberals -- regardless of party.)
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To: redstatesrock

Loopy lefty loon and loopy doper loon......made for each other!

Willie doesn't have much reserve to last, and will have to lay off the herb lest the munchies have him knocking people down for a bag of pork rinds! Or he might even eat the loopy lefty loon.

Irrelevant, but amusing to watch.


52 posted on 06/21/2006 10:24:54 AM PDT by petro45acp (SUPPORT/BE YOUR LOCAL SHEEPDOG! ("On Sheep, Wolves, and Sheepdogs" by Dave Grossman))
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I'll skip the picnic...

53 posted on 06/21/2006 10:25:06 AM PDT by evets (beer)
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To: tobyhill

"What kind of hunger strike is open-ended? It's supposed to be till one side gives in or one side dies."

Hey, I want a timetable, d*mn it!


54 posted on 06/21/2006 10:25:39 AM PDT by SaxxonWoods (Free Iran! WARNING! Forbidden Cartoon: .. . *-O)) :-{>. . . .)
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To: nuke rocketeer

Didn't Al Sharpton go on a hunger strike and still gain weight?
I kind of remember him doing something like that.


55 posted on 06/21/2006 10:25:47 AM PDT by Holicheese (Stanley Cup's new home IS North Carolina!)
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To: redstatesrock

I guess it's been a while since Willie Nelson had a girlfriend. Maybe he is looking through Mary Jane goggles.


56 posted on 06/21/2006 10:25:54 AM PDT by Ben Mugged (If you can read this, thank a teacher. If you are reading it in English, thank a soldier.)
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To: redstatesrock

Crawford, Texas in August. Nice planning. Hope there's lots of lightning.


57 posted on 06/21/2006 10:26:03 AM PDT by SueRae
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To: RasterMaster

Raster, you bring the ribs and I'll bring the baked beans, potato salad, garlic bread, and some really killer brownies. Let's see how long she lasts with these fragances in the air...


58 posted on 06/21/2006 10:26:35 AM PDT by Exeter (If Life gives you lemons, just shut up and eat the damn lemons!)
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To: redstatesrock
This could take a while

ROTFLMAO!

59 posted on 06/21/2006 10:26:38 AM PDT by RadioAstronomer (Senior member of Darwin Central)
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To: SueRae

Where is a MayFest type hail storm when we really need it?


60 posted on 06/21/2006 10:26:41 AM PDT by No Blue States
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