Posted on 08/05/2006 12:58:04 PM PDT by Pokey78
A grassroots pro-military group is organizing a counter to the efforts of Cindy Sheehan, the polarizing icon of the anti-war movement whose son, Casey, was killed in Iraq. The group, "American Pride," is led by Leonard Wahl, who also lost a son in the war. American Pride is petitioning people to come to Crawford, Texas between August 14 and 22 -- part of a period when Sheehan and her followers are expected to launch "Camp Casey III." Crawford, the home of President Bush's ranch, was the site of a stalemate of sorts last August when Sheehan declared she wasn't leaving until the president met with her in person. President Bush never met her and ultimately she moved on.
The story didn't end there, however, as Sheehan took steps to remain in the limelight. Most recently she purchased land in Crawford upon which she intends to stage her "Camp Casey III" event. Sheehan's "Crawford Peace House" website indicates the dates for the event are August 6 to September 3. The site is requesting volunteers, in-kind donations, and financial contributions to make the protest "a safe, comfortable and effective action."
American Pride hopes to mute Sheehan's message. "We are urging every veteran to join the fallen families to support our troops," Wahl wrote in an email to Military.com. "This is our way to confront Cindy Sheehan. Soldiers did not pick this war. We cannot allow America to fail its soldiers as it did in Vietnam."
Yes, but last year Katrina interfered and he caught he**, even though he was not to blame. Besides, I like to think he is tweaking Cindy's nose by not showing up at Crawford after she bought her land just for the purpose of stalking him!
He's there now .. but only for 2 weeks. And .. during the 2 weeks, he will be in and out campaigning for repubs.
Also .. I believe the City Council of Crawford passed an ordinance to keep protestors off the road which leads to the President's ranch.
That is the truth.!
Well, you are not cindy sheehan or causing trouble! Was your original State California per chance?
Maybe he'll (she'll) help with the explanation.
Its pretty clear, that you are a trusted new neighbor,
that fit in to your new surroundings. Thats great, glad
to hear it. alSheehani on the other hand, probably isn't
as acceptable a neighbor as you turned out to be.
Not being from Texas, or knowing you, it's easy to tell
you are not the kind of person sindy is.
It doesnt take explaining,
if you need to explain what you mean
then it will never "really" be understood.
I'm for it. Want to make plans for a week-end? I know dems will pay the extra price..if its "for the children"
I don't know if you are from Texas..but you said that just like a Texan!
And of course, you are right.
I already talked to a friend that is on a big name cooking team. He thought it was a great idea and will take it to the rest of the team.
WHAT kind of sicko in Crawford would have sold land to Cindy Sheehan???
I didn't think we had that sort of person around here?
I agree that she would be shunned at the least but I don't think she has any intentions of setting up residency in Crawford. She has purchased the property to stage her dog/pony show and when President Bush is out of office she'll be gone. She'll at best be in and out for a few days at a time and most likely never put a residential structure on the property. JMO. She's even indicated she'd like to donate it for use as a park.
No, Missouri. But I am ready to go cause some grief to Sheehan if there is a get-together.
The property was bought through a 3rd party stand in. Sorta like a lot of the big Corp do when making major purchases of property.
"WHAT kind of sicko in Crawford would have sold land to Cindy Sheehan???"
I read that she did not buy it directly and the use it would be put to was lied about.
Cindy's previous stay in Crawford had as much effect on the national concious as a fart on the windswept plain. I doubt this will be any more effective.
Considering she's 7 miles from W's ranch...and the Texas DPS will be all over her if she doesn't stay on that piece of property, she illegal obtained.
Secret Service alone will probobly dog her every step.
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