Posted on 08/20/2005 7:47:43 PM PDT by tgslTakoma
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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And where exactly do the "food servers" wash up after using a "Port-O-San"?
I mean, they're not using slit trenches, are they?
One final note: a Spinning wheel!?
LOL!
It a liberal "spinning" one of their many tales!
Given that it is August 20th and in Texas this profound statement gives some indication of the level of observation/writing at the Iconoclast
These deep thoughts must keep the editorial staff awake at night.
Nothing close to what I had tonight ;)
Joan Baez is coming to Crawford Texas on Sunday? Good grief!
Make that "donkey tail". It's a more appropriate description.
Where are all the black and brown folk? Is this an all white thing?
Somebody had to stay home to watch the kids, keep house and mow the lawn.
The media room
Great Post .... Mucho Thanks...
I LOVE seeing pictures of goofy Hippies. Its a sick obession I suppose. But its great for a laugh, you can almost smell the weed in the air.
Many have a look of degeneracy.
WOOHOO!
Free beer!
Well, this one pisses me off! Assuming this is an anti-war protester. I emailed the troops through anyservicemember and said that they are fighting for my two yr old son, so that he will not have to fight the Islamofacists. Appease them now and it's a short 16 years before my son will have to take up arm to quell their push into Europe. Our forces MUST succeed...our future depends on it!
What is that guy in the back ground behind the "waitress" doing?
Herbal tea I'm sure.
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