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Title: DC Vigil for Cindy Sheehan
Source: Self
URL Source: http://N/A
Published: Aug 17, 2005
Author: Self
Post Date: 2005-08-17 21:12:14 by crack monkey
Keywords: Sheehan, Vigil, Cindy
Views: 3063
Comments: 95

DC Candle Light Vigil

I just got back from the Cindy Sheehan Candle Light vigil at the White House. It was held on the new marble street between the park and the Whitehouse fence.

I estimate that there about 1000 people there. In front of the White House they stood thirty to forty deep and extended width of the White House. The crowd then curled around to the other side of the string to form a big ring.

To the left the Freepers were demonstrating. They had a big banner set up and it appeared that 14 people were present. People were counting, some counted 12 and some counted 14. Someone was walking in front of the Freepers with a “Draft the Bush Twins” sign.

I was really impressed with the crowd. Not a nose ring or a tattoo to be seen. They were almost 100% middle class types. All were well dressed and everyone I spoke to seemed educated and articulate. It was about 50% people over 40 and about 50% college kids. A lot of people brought their children.

It was very quiet, almost like it is at the base of the Viet Nam memorial. Everyone held candles and Zipporah's “I stand with Cindy” signs. I had run off hundreds of the signs a couple of days before and left them with people to pass out. The people sang the old '60s protest songs like We Shall Overcome and Amazing Grace.

I've been to a lot of protests, both in the present day and in the 1960s. This was one of the most dignified and well done I have ever seen. Judging from the quality of the crowd, I think Bush is in trouble.

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#3. To: crack monkey (#0)

Someone was walking in front of the Freepers with a “Draft the Bush Twins” sign.

Way to go CM. I'm glad 4 was represented. I have to get down there - hopefully this is the beginning of a nationwide movement.

Jethro Tull  posted on  2005-08-17   21:24:09 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#6. To: Jethro Tull (#3)

The Freepers were absolutely vicious. People couldn't even walk in front of them without being called out. They were so mad they were hissing and spitting when they spoke. Most were in their late twenties or early thirties and all seemed to be fat and creepy looking.

I bet the big protest planned for September 24th will be a huge success. I was told the Sheehan will speak there.

crack monkey  posted on  2005-08-17   21:30:55 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#40. To: crack monkey, all (#6)

The Freepers were absolutely vicious. People couldn't even walk in front of them without being called out. They were so mad they were hissing and spitting when they spoke. Most were in their late twenties or early thirties and all seemed to be fat and creepy looking.

Can anyone tell me why these neocon pigs aren't in Iraq themselves?

Jethro Tull  posted on  2005-08-17   22:58:50 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#45. To: Jethro Tull (#40)

Can anyone tell me why these neocon pigs aren't in Iraq themselves?

They were ready for this question. They were screaming "What is it about this shit?" when anyone would ask it. They didn't have an answer, but they were ready to shout the question down.

crack monkey  posted on  2005-08-17   23:01:43 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#50. To: crack monkey (#45)

They didn't have an answer, but they were ready to shout the question down.

I say let them try to FReep 100,000 of us.

Jethro Tull  posted on  2005-08-17   23:07:10 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#71. To: Jethro Tull (#50)

I say let them try to FReep 100,000 of us.

The last time we put 100,000 on the mall it broke their back. I was there, I wish I could remember it. #;o)

Hmmmmm  posted on  2005-08-17   23:21:45 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#76. To: Hmmmmm (#71)

The last time we put 100,000 on the mall it broke their back

Ha! I was on the other side of the barriers, at Columbia, way back when. Yes, it broke their backs. It's time to do it again.

Jethro Tull  posted on  2005-08-17   23:27:13 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#79. To: Jethro Tull (#76)

Ha! I was on the other side of the barriers, at Columbia, way back when. Yes, it broke their backs. It's time to do it again.

Sept 24th might be something huge and historic. One of those once in a lifetime things to see and take part in. The woman's march the April before last was one of the most impressive things I have ever seen in my life. They had a million people on the mall then. Basically this morphed into a huge anti-Bush rally. Sept 24th might be something similar. THe momentum seems to be building. If it comes off, you owe it to yourself to be there and see it.

crack monkey  posted on  2005-08-17   23:36:44 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#81. To: crack monkey (#79)

For some reason, I don't think September 24th is going to happen.

Fred Mertz  posted on  2005-08-17   23:43:23 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#83. To: Fred Mertz (#81)

For some reason, I don't think September 24th is going to happen.

Only God could stop it from happening. I think it will happen all right, what will actually occur that day though is still to be determined.

RickyJ  posted on  2005-08-17   23:49:38 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#84. To: RickyJ (#83)

It won't happen because something must happen before it does. I'm being vague, but I know what my bones feel.

Fred Mertz  posted on  2005-08-17   23:52:25 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#88. To: Fred Mertz (#84)

have you experienced this feeling in your bones before and been right?

christine  posted on  2005-08-17   23:58:23 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


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#89. To: christine (#88)

Can't you feel it yourself?

Fred Mertz  posted on  2005-08-18 00:00:47 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#90. To: christine (#88)

I'm sorry for answering your question with a question; but something is going on soon and it ain't going to be good.

Fred Mertz  posted on  2005-08-18 00:02:20 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


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