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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[Obadiah]

Is she serving that food with her hands?

Yes, it's organic, man.

[Dog]

Looks like the buck tooth kid from Deliverance....and is that one of the Gotti kids on steel guitar?

[Mo1]

A spinning wheel! They actually brought a spinnng wheel to an anti-Bush protest!

I am on the floor laughing at that picture ... LOL!!!

[Brad’s Gramma]

Wholelotta white legs goin' on, too. Huh.

[CindyDawg]

So how long is the circus going to be in town?

[Dog]

The guy with the dog is funny...probably the best food he has had in months.

[Brad’s Gramma]

So how long is the circus going to be in town?

I wanna know when dove season opens.

[Mo1]

I can't wait to see the picture of tomorrow when Joan is there *L*

[Brad’s Gramma]

Get thee hence to this thread!

[Dog]

Dude check out the hippie chicks....

[CyberAnt]

I saw on FOX that a Bush supporting Biker group showed up to support the troops!! WhoooooHooooo!!

[XRdsRev]

Looks like the Lollapa-loser concert is setting up.

[spycatcher]

The stench from Camp Cindy is probably making Crawford smell completely different.

[Obadiah]

So how long is the circus going to be in town?

When the media stops paying attention, when Bush goes back to Washinton, or in about 13 minutes, whichever is sooner.

[EmilyGeiger]

LOL! Terrible how a simple statement made me snicker. LOL

[CindyDawg]

I was so busy raising kids that I missed the hippy times. Maybe I might go play awhile before joining the adults. I sure as heck am not going to eat with um though.

[cmsgop]

OMG! Just Yuk! Commie Chicks are so Hidy.

[HereInTheHeartland]

Pink soldiers and Cindys coming, now their finally on their own.....

[Dog Gone]

Okay, if this is still going on next weekend, I think I'm driving up there. It's probably a three hour drive from here, but this is just too funny.

[Brad’s Gramma]

I lived in Madison, WI during that time. We sure 'nuf had our share of hippies there, let me tell you. But like you, I had babies...I had IMPORTANT things to do.

Hippies smell, do you know that? ;)