UPDATES ON CINDY SHEEHAN VISIT TO CRAWFORD (Moonbat photo-heavy )

The Lonestar Iconoclast Online ^ | August 20, 2005

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Saturday, Aug. 20, 2005
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6:45 p.m.

Gene Ellis reporting for The Iconoclast

Regarding the condition of Cindy Sheehan's mother, there is guarded optimism. At this point, it seems that the stroke may not be as serious as was feared. Cindy is hoping to return on Sunday, but nothing is definite.

PEGGY WOLF OF DALLAS, sister of the founder of the Peace House, John Wolf, served food to the 200+ supporters in the new tent that has been erected at Camp #2. She stated that the food was available due to generous donations from supporters. Cindy wanted to make sure the protestors were taken care of. — Iconoclast Photo By Gene Ellis

FRIDAY, AUG. 19 was the first day the new tent was available to provide shade for Cindy Sheehan supporters. A meal was provided for supporters as well as entertainment on the newly built stage. Dr. Rev. Joe Lowery (who had worked with Dr. Martin Luther King) spoke at the rally. He encouraged the supporters to keep up their peaceful protest. — Iconoclast Photo By Gene Ellis

The original Camp Casey is not going to be dismantled. The Vets and certain other supporters are planning to remain in that location. Families, especially families with children will spend much of their time at the new camp that is in a field rather than in a ditch. Much emotion has been invested in the first Camp Casey, and many do not want to leave. A support group has been established there, and the same is expected to happen at the new camp.

Camp coordinator Ann Wright said, regarding the new location, "President Bush can't leave his ranch without passing one of the camps on the way out." Wright was in the military for 29 years and in the Foreign Service for another 16.

There are still unconfirmed rumors of the Sunday arrival of Joan Baez and other well-known actors and performers both tonight and Sunday. These celebrities who will be entertaining the Sheehan supporters do not want publicity, are giving their time to show their support and are there in solidarity. The general public is not encouraged to attend the entertainment portion of the weekend's events. It is believed that Steve Earl will perform tonight and possibly James McMurtry, either tonight or at some time on Sunday.

VARIOUS ENTERTAINERS provided lively accompaniment to the 4:00 p.m. meal under the tent at Camp #2. — Iconoclast Photo By Gene Ellis

PARKING along one side of the road promises a long walk to Camp #2. Shuttles from the Peace House in Crawford are recommended. — Iconoclast Photo By Gene Ellis

MAJORITY LEADER OF THE COLORADO SENATE KEN GORDON spoke with Dr. Walter C. Zacharias, Jr. and Iconoclast reporter Gene Ellis. — Iconoclast Photo By Gene Ellis

GUITARIST JOHN APOLLO of San Antonio entertained supporters at Camp Casey #1 as they entered the area. — Iconoclast Photo By Gene Ellis

ARRIVING FROM WESTHAVEN, CA were Alison Sterling Nichols and Camden Jane. "I came for her," said Nichols, pointing to her two-year old daughter. "I thought, what if I could never see her again?" — Iconoclast Photo By Gene Ellis

SUNSHINE STEWART of Vardeman,Mississippi (sweet potato capital of the world) and Dr. Walter C. Zacharias discover they have friends in common from the University of Mississippi. — Iconoclast Photo By Gene Ellis

200 CROSSES have been placed at "Arlington West" in front of the new tent at Camp #2. They will represent the 2000+ soldiers who will be killed in the war in Iraq. One hundred sixty five United States/Texas flags with 165 names of Texans who have died in the war will also be placed in this area. A ceremony TBA will formally acknowledge this process. — Iconoclast Photo By Gene Ellis

RUTH EPSTEIN, board member of the ACLU of Texas spoke with Ann Wright about various concerns. Her television show airs at 7 p.m. on Thursday nights on Channel 10. — Iconoclast Photo By Gene Ellis

JIM WILSON and his dog Bones from Norman, OK enjoyed the dinner and entertainment under the new tent. — Iconoclast Photo By Gene Ellis

4:20 p.m.

Gene Ellis reporting for The Iconoclast

People are continuing to arrive at Camp Casey 2, where a large tent has been erected.

This reporter just finished conducting an interview with Ken Gordon, majority leader for the Colorado Senate.

Camp Casey coordinators reported that last night there were 63 cars and 63 tents parked in the ditch at the old campground. Currently at Camp Casey 2 there are about 250 people under or near the big tent, there is guitar music in the background, and it is fairly hot at the site.

AT NEW CAMP — This pavillion has been erected at Camp Casey 2 for entertainment. — Iconoclast Photo By Michael Harvey (more photos at bottom of this section)

10 a.m.
Michael Harvey reporting for The Iconoclast

So far, there is not much activity this morning. There are about seven counter-protestors across the road from Camp Casey and seven McLennan County sheriff deputies present also. Cindy Sheehan remains with her mother in Los Angeles, Calif.

A performance stage is being set up at Camp 2 and cooking equipment is being placed there.

Here is the schedule posted for today:

Schedule:
8:00 Clean up
8:30 Camp Meeting
9:30 Peace Keeper Training
1:00-4:00 Peace Keeper Training and Camp Meeting
4:00 Catered meal at Camp 2
7:00 Music at Camp 2, featuring Steve Earle and James McMurtry

Perry Jefferies has supplied a new map depicting the camps and has offered to share it with Iconoclast readers. Access the map by clicking here.

Songwriter Eric Folkerth who performed during the prayer service yesterday has written a song entitled Prairie Chapel Road. He has provided downlinks to anyone wanting to listen:

Download link: http://www.ericfolkerth.com/prairiechapelroad.mp3

Streaming link: http://www.ericfolkerth.com/prairiechapelroad.m3u

INSIDE PAVILLION — A poster depicting Casey Sheehan is located inside the pavillion. — Iconoclast Photo By Michael Harvey

AT CAMP CASEY 1, activities included such things as spinning yarns. Actually, on the spinning wheel is Margaret Rose Simons of New Ulm, Texas, reports that spinning relates back in time to a peaceful movement in India. — Iconoclast Photo By Michael Harvey

JON HAMMER and Eliseo Parra from San Diego, Calif. perform songs of encouragement at Camp Casey 1. — Iconoclast Photo By Michael Harvey

PRO-WAR bikers numbering around 60 or 70 paraded past Camp Casey Saturday morning in favor of President Bush and supporting troops. — Iconoclast Photo By Michael Harvey

SEVERAL PERSONS show signs in support of President Bush across from Camp Casey 1. — Iconoclast Photo By Michael Harvey

BRADLEY RUSSELL of Albany, New York, his sister, Angela Russell of Westfield, N.J., carry a sign protesting the war in Iraq. — Iconoclast Photo By Michael Harvey

SIGNS AND THINGS — Some of the signs being carried or displayed (and a cuckoo clock) were among the items seen at Camp Casey Saturday morning. — Iconoclast Photos By Michael Harvey

Editor's Note: Permission is granted to reprint the information and photographs appearing in this feature about Cindy Sheehan's visit to Crawford and activities at The Peace House. Attribution would be appreciated. Recordings, if any, may also be reproduced, with credit. — W. Leon Smith, publisher, The Lone Star Iconoclast

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[Brad’s Gramma]

[nopardons]

But Gandhi WOVE clothe out of stuff he had carded and then wore it as a BIG diaper. He also made his own salt; which was a much bigger deal and which his followers emulated. They didn't do the weaving bit, though.

[nopardons]

Yes, don't, and yes. :-)

[onyx]

[Brad’s Gramma]

Most excellent!!!!

[onyx]

[Brad’s Gramma]

Always remember that.......

It is the SOLDIER, not the preacher, who has given us freedom of religion.
It is the SOLDIER, not the courts who has given us the right to keep and bear arms It is the SOLDIER, not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press.
It is the SOLDIER, not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech.
It is the SOLDIER, not the campus organizer, who has given us freedom to assemble.
It is the SOLDIER, not the lawyer, who has given us the right to a fair trial.
It is the SOLDIER, not the politician, who has given us the right to vote.
It is the SOLDIER, who salutes the Flag, and serves under the flag.

God Bless our Troops,their families,our President and the USA!

[MadIvan]

In order to really stick it to the Left, I suggest there is a giant pro-patriot concert and rally in the Crawford area. Call it "Bushstock". Get Ted Nugent and other conservative musicians down there. Break out the beer. Dwarf the size of the protest by the mental midgets down the road - it should not be difficult, it's Texas after all.

Regards, Ivan

[onyx]

That one always leaves me wet eyed.

Excellent post!

[Brad’s Gramma]

May G-d Bless Israel and the United States of America!

[onyx]

And Great Britain too.

[Brad’s Gramma]

Yeppers!!!

[BigCinBigD]

I'll bet you can smell that place all the way to Mount Pleasant.

[pinz-n-needlez]

Gandhi was productive while he was being passive. Is that what you're saying? ;-)

Pinz

[Elyse]

I am rolling on the floor laughing at your comment. The first thing I thought was, "EWWWWWWwwwwww she has her hands all in the food!"

[Boazo]

[Brad’s Gramma]

LOL!!!!!

[ottersnot]

Why are these liberals putting up crosses.
I don't understand. They are always against this ;-)

[Brad’s Gramma]

Oh, they're not CHRISTIAN crosses!!! Don't you get it yet? ;)