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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: 3075
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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#42. To: Zipporah (#39)

make sense of it.

Think Jim Jones.

Jethro Tull  posted on  2005-08-17   22:59:59 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#43. To: Jhoffa_ (#37)

"For us the organizers of the vigil are phony-baloney, betraying the sacrifices that those, men and women make in Iraq, by demanding that we pull our troops out now and leave Iraq to go to hell," said Kristinn Taylor, co-leader of the group's Washington, D.C., chapter. "This is a publicity stunt."

Some 200 people took part in a peace vigil in Cincinnati's Fountain Square. Many carried candles, but were told not to light them because of potential harm to the downtown landmark. Demonstrators softly sang "Give Peace A Chance" and lined one side of the square with signs, drawing honks of support from some passing motorists.

gosh Kristinn has a way with words --> phony-baloney? Publicity stunt? LOL!

Interesting there were 200 at Fountain Square I didnt read anything about a vigil being planned.. did you?

I Keep Forgettin'

Zipporah  posted on  2005-08-17   23:00:52 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#44. To: Zipporah (#43)

Not a word.

"Working Three Jobs is: Uniquely American, isn't it? I mean, that is fantastic... Get any sleep?" (Laughs) ~ George W Bush

Jhoffa_  posted on  2005-08-17   23:01:41 ET  Reply   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   Trace   Private Reply  


#46. To: Jethro Tull (#42)

Think Jim Jones.

Like CAPPS says.. JimJones Robinson

I Keep Forgettin'

Zipporah  posted on  2005-08-17   23:01:47 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#47. To: Jethro Tull (#40)

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

that is the pertinent question.

christine  posted on  2005-08-17   23:02:05 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#48. To: Jethro Tull (#40)

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

Because they're chickenhawks


Hey, Meester,wanna meet my seester?

Flintlock  posted on  2005-08-17   23:05:00 ET  (1 image) Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#49. To: Jhoffa_ (#44)

Interesting there were 200 at Fountain Square I didnt read anything about a vigil being planned.. did you?

I didn't get anything either. I think I saw something about the 1000 planned vigils here. I just went down to see what was going on and discovered the thing.

Usually my email is buried in this stuff but I rarely answer. I seriously think they just invited their best and most active people. This is why the crowd was so good. They didn't want a circus so they didn't put out a general invite. I didn't get one because I rarely respond to their stuff. They have an "active" list of the people who have been putting in time for Sept 24. I think the invite just went out to these people. These people then asked their friends who they figured would be OK.

crack monkey  posted on  2005-08-17   23:06:45 ET  Reply   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   Trace   Private Reply  


#51. To: Flintlock (#48)

That's the answer, Flint.

Jethro Tull  posted on  2005-08-17   23:08:59 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#52. To: ALL (#51)

"Working Three Jobs is: Uniquely American, isn't it? I mean, that is fantastic... Get any sleep?" (Laughs) ~ George W Bush

Jhoffa_  posted on  2005-08-17   23:12:31 ET  (1 image) Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#53. To: Jethro Tull (#50)

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

Or even 5,000

They'd run home to their mothers the first chance they got.


Hey, Meester,wanna meet my seester?

Flintlock  posted on  2005-08-17   23:13:22 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#54. To: All (#52)

"Working Three Jobs is: Uniquely American, isn't it? I mean, that is fantastic... Get any sleep?" (Laughs) ~ George W Bush

Jhoffa_  posted on  2005-08-17   23:13:35 ET  (1 image) Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#55. To: All (#54)

"Working Three Jobs is: Uniquely American, isn't it? I mean, that is fantastic... Get any sleep?" (Laughs) ~ George W Bush

Jhoffa_  posted on  2005-08-17   23:14:23 ET  (1 image) Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#56. To: crack monkey (#0)

Judging from the quality of the crowd, I think Bush is in trouble.

Great eyewitness account, thanks!

One if by land, two if by sea...how many if they are already here?

robin  posted on  2005-08-17   23:14:31 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#57. To: crack monkey (#0)

It was about 50% people over 40 and about 50% college kids.

So there was no one in their 30s there? Or do you consider everyone under 40 a college kid?

God is always good!

RickyJ  posted on  2005-08-17   23:14:50 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#58. To: Jhoffa_ (#52)

wow..look at that...normal middle class americans who really do care about the troops..a picture doesn't lie like the freepers do.

christine  posted on  2005-08-17   23:15:03 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#59. To: All (#55)

LOL!

"Working Three Jobs is: Uniquely American, isn't it? I mean, that is fantastic... Get any sleep?" (Laughs) ~ George W Bush

Jhoffa_  posted on  2005-08-17   23:15:07 ET  (1 image) Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#60. To: christine (#58)

"Working Three Jobs is: Uniquely American, isn't it? I mean, that is fantastic... Get any sleep?" (Laughs) ~ George W Bush

Jhoffa_  posted on  2005-08-17   23:15:51 ET  (1 image) Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#61. To: crack monkey (#0)

The people sang the old '60s protest songs like We Shall Overcome and Amazing Grace.

Amazing Grace is a Christian song.

God is always good!

RickyJ  posted on  2005-08-17   23:17:01 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#62. To: crack monkey, all (#49)

Lets see how many of can make the 24th. If it's doable, we'd have to reserve rooms.

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


#63. To: Jhoffa_ (#60)

thanks so much for posting these!

hahahaha, i love the one "Next time vacation in Iraq." attractive lady carrying that one too.

christine  posted on  2005-08-17   23:17:30 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#64. To: Jhoffa_ (#59)

WONDERFUL!!!

NEXT TIME VACATION IN IRAQ

And as CM already reported, looks like a quality crowd.

One if by land, two if by sea...how many if they are already here?

robin  posted on  2005-08-17   23:18:11 ET  (1 image) Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#65. To: Jhoffa_ (#59)

Love the 'vacation in Iraq' sign :)

Jethro Tull  posted on  2005-08-17   23:18:37 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#66. To: Jhoffa_ (#54)

That might be one of the signs I got from Zipporah and printed up. I didn't have it straight on copier so about 100 came out with the left hand side of the border missing. It looks like that part of the border is missing in that picture.

crack monkey  posted on  2005-08-17   23:18:40 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#67. To: christine (#58)

"Working Three Jobs is: Uniquely American, isn't it? I mean, that is fantastic... Get any sleep?" (Laughs) ~ George W Bush

Jhoffa_  posted on  2005-08-17   23:18:58 ET  (1 image) Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#68. To: crack monkey (#66)

you did great! i'm proud of you!

christine  posted on  2005-08-17   23:19:24 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#69. To: crack monkey (#6)

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.

Why aren't they in Iraq fighting for their hero? They can't use age as an excuse.

God is always good!

RickyJ  posted on  2005-08-17   23:20:59 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#70. To: crack monkey (#66)

Good job!

"Working Three Jobs is: Uniquely American, isn't it? I mean, that is fantastic... Get any sleep?" (Laughs) ~ George W Bush

Jhoffa_  posted on  2005-08-17   23:21:07 ET  Reply   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   Trace   Private Reply  


#72. To: Jhoffa_ (#67)

HONOR OUR TROOPS RESPECT THEIR LIVES

Another good one!

The antiwar crowd is really getting their message out.

One if by land, two if by sea...how many if they are already here?

robin  posted on  2005-08-17   23:21:55 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#73. To: Jhoffa_ (#67)

that's going to be my tagline!

Honor Our Troops, Respect Their Lives

christine  posted on  2005-08-17   23:22:07 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#74. To: Flintlock (#48)

LOL! LOL! LOL! LOL! LOL! LOL!

"Working Three Jobs is: Uniquely American, isn't it? I mean, that is fantastic... Get any sleep?" (Laughs) ~ George W Bush

Jhoffa_  posted on  2005-08-17   23:24:40 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#75. To: robin (#72)

She's such a cute lady..

You can see her hat, some eyes and hands.. Giant sign!

She's great.

"Working Three Jobs is: Uniquely American, isn't it? I mean, that is fantastic... Get any sleep?" (Laughs) ~ George W Bush

Jhoffa_  posted on  2005-08-17   23:26:14 ET  Reply   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   Trace   Private Reply  


#77. To: Flintlock (#48)

I shall link to it immediately in the name of freedom!

LOL!!

felled without warning--by CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME

Hilarious!!

One if by land, two if by sea...how many if they are already here?

robin  posted on  2005-08-17   23:28:49 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#78. To: Flintlock (#48)

so apropos! why do the initials WG come to mind? ;)

Honor Our Troops, Respect Their Lives

christine  posted on  2005-08-17   23:34:56 ET  Reply   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   Trace   Private Reply  


#80. To: christine (#78)

why do the initials WG come to mind? ;)

Who?

He was "raptured", right?


Hey, Meester,wanna meet my seester?

Flintlock  posted on  2005-08-17   23:38:23 ET  Reply   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   Trace   Private Reply  



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