Sheehan buys land in Crawford with son's insurance money

[sabra]

http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/mld/myrtlebeachonline/news/nation/15135859.htm

Sheehan buys land in Crawford with son's insurance money

CRAWFORD, Texas – As President Bush prepares to spend some vacation time at his ranch here, not all is peaceful within the peace movement that has doggedly criticized his war policies for the past year.

The Gold Star Families for Peace says on its Web site that its members will again flock to Crawford in August to protest Bush's wartime decisions. Leader Cindy Sheehan is again demanding to meet with the president -- a replay of a year ago -- garnering worldwide attention and making Sheehan, the mother of a fallen soldier, the most familiar face of anti-war protesters.

But Sheehan and Mark Mattlage, owner of the 1-acre property where protesters have been allowed to gather, have had a falling out over scheduling and increased costs for liability insurance.

So, Sheehan has purchased a 5-acre plot in Crawford, saying she did so with some of the insurance money she received after her son, Casey Sheehan, was killed in Iraq.

"We decided to buy property in Crawford to use until George's resignation or impeachment, which we all hope is soon for the sake of the world," Sheehan said in a newsletter, scheduled to be sent to her supporters today. "I can't think of a better way to use Casey's insurance money than for peace, and I am sure that Casey approves."

[elehhhhna]

1. GOOD ON HER!

[derby378]

2. Woo-hoo!

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

[jarnocan]

3. very appropriate considering

what is in her heart, I'm sure the plot will include a memorial for him and the MANY others.

[Joanne98]

4. Cindy is going to torture The Chimperor! Tee Hee! K&R!

[babylonsister]

5. And the article is making that out to be a bad thing? At least Cindy

is putting her money where her mouth is!

[QuettaKid]

6. 5 acres is a pretty good chunk of land.

she should invite some artists in to build a massive FU statue to the chimp and his fake ranch/former pig farm.

[Tab]

44. It's not as big as you may think it is

but it should be adequate for her protests, unless they get too big. A couple of hundred people, maybe camping, no problem. Much more than that, and it's way too small.

But I admire her chutzpah. Go Cindy!!

[Kagemusha]

7. Now she's not a non-Crawford resident causing trouble.

Now she's a Crawford resident causing trouble... though they'll probably try to mess her over with local government.

[rodeodance]

9. demonizing her and the cause is the usual tactic. Sure am glad to see this

[MasonJar]

8. it is a bad thing for the Stump! Yea, Cindy!

[Triana]

10. Bwahahaaa!

Go Cindy GO!

:applause:

[ConcernedCanuk]

11. My my, imagine that - a mother with more balls than the whole USA admin!!

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I bet she doesn't even own a gun!

or bombs!

But she is respected around the globe, not feared . . .

Something the USA may never achieve

[thereismore]

12. This just feels right. Go Cindy! Make him squirm. nt

[Vidar]

13. Cindy's got style. Maybe she could get a column in the Iconoclast.

They detest Bush.

[goclark]

14. Go Cindy ~ love your style!

[w4rma]

15. She's my heroine. (nt)

[xultar]

16. This I love!

[Cha]

17. I wish everything to go well

with Cindy and her supporters on their 5 acres of land in Crawford, Texas.

They shouldn't have that trouble with permits and local law if they have their own property.

[PuraVidaDreamin]

18. Doesn't seem like her fasting has affected her judgement

Sharper than ever that beautiful woman Matriot!

[Bush_MUST_Go]

19. I hope she has good insurance on her property.

I wouldn't put it past enemies to go to any lengths drive her off her own land.

[shadowknows69]

20. I predict they'll try to imminent domain it

for "economic development"

[PuraVidaDreamin]

24. Yes probably, but for now this is poetic justice

Poor George left to wither in his western white house,
cannot leave his compound ever, as Cindy's presence will
be there for the rest of his life to remind him of how
small he truly is.

[Raster]

43. He won't be there the rest of his life. The "Crawford White House"

is just for show for the duration of his pResidency. It is common knowledge in certain circles (rethuglican circles) in North Texas that the pResident and Mrs. pResident will probably retire in North Texas, presumably Highland Park with the rest of the filthy rich Texas white-boy oil mafia. After all, he has been their boy, bought and paid for.

[xxqqqzme]

55. My flash of insight was just

that when I was in Crawford last August. The pig farm goes on the market Jan 21, 2009. The pig farm is in the middle of NO WHERE on skimpy lane 'n 1/2, barely paved county roads. It is so clear saurove said 'find me a ranch for the campaign' and this is what was found! I'd be willing to bet GWB(God's Worst Blunder) didn't use his money 2 buy it! Those lifelong crawford residents, who are so proud/delighted/protective of the shiny turd go back 2 being lifelong crawford residents in the middle of no where texas on 1/21/09. AND they will still be proud/delighted/protective w/ no indignation at being used as backdrops for the wannabe dictator.

[orleans]

30. well, if they do they'll have to pay her for it and she can just

go and buy another piece of land there

hey george! roll out the welcome wagon! cindy's movin' in!

[uppityperson]

21. Excellent, had heard they got land, didn't know this was how. Verygood.

good good good, double plus good

[eppur_se_muova]

22. Poetic justice, if such a thing ever was. nt

[yorkiemommie1]

23. Fantastic!

This is great!!!!!!!!!!

[HuffleClaw]

25. now watch them

hit her with about a thousand bylaw infractions. count on it. every little nitpicking thing they can come up with.

[oasis]

26. "resignation or impeachment"

:woohoo:

[midnight]

34. That is the part that was so inspiring to read.

"resignation or impeachment" From the moment that I listened to this Mom, I knew she was connected to great wisdom. Bless you Cindy.

[REACTIVATED IN CT]

27. The heck with resignation or impeachment

She should stay there and haunt him until his dying day

[emulatorloo]

28. kick n/t

[zbdent]

29. I'd buy a bunch of surveillance cameras, too

She might not get a day in court, but the Dems sure could use the footage of the Bushbots trashing her property for campaign commercials ...

[yellowcanine]

31. King George,'Will no one rid me of this troublesome priest - err - woman?"

King George is going to be having another "snippy moment."

[City Lights]

32. How long before chimpy buys a different pig farm,

probably in a different county? He can't stand to be near anyone who doesn't worship at his feet.

Go Cindy! :applause: :toast: :bounce: :woohoo:

[oasis]

35. He only bought this one to show the voters that he was a down home cowboy.

Probably was Rove's idea.

[City Lights]

38. Agree. Probably KKKarl's idea.

Tryin' to make him all Reagan-like. Little boots is a-feard of horsies though!

[Virginian]

45. He is more JR Ewing than Joe Cartwright.

More like JR Ewing trying to pretend to be Joe Cartwright.

[Bridget Burke]

36. Word is, he's planning to move to a gated community in Dallas....

No more pig farms for him!

[City Lights]

37. Ya mean he's gonna give up clearin' brush?

That just cain't be!

Secret Service protection isn't enough. He needs gates too. What a jackass.

[earth mom]

33. OMG-This is the BEST thing I've heard in months! CINDY ROCKS!

GO CINDY!!! :yourock:

[faithnotgreed]

39. its so heartening to see this response from everyone

i first saw this posted in gd and there wasnt much activity on it yet so i was quite glad to see lots of people rooting cindy on in this thread

she is a mighty force
may all our love and light continue to be with her

[laylah]

40. WTG Cindy!

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: Hound the *dumbass from here to eternity for what he did to Casey and all of the other innocents!

Jenn

[Laurab]

41. This just makes me laugh....I can see little Georgie

crying for his mommy or something. The new NEIGHBORS are here!!!!

[Bluebear]

46. 'The new NEIGHBORS are here!!!!'

hehehehehehe

[procopia]

42. Come post on this thread too...

http://news.messages.yahoo.com/bbs?action=l&board=37138445&tid=appeacemomland&sid=37138445&mid=67

[eviltwin2525]

47. Now that's walking the walk!

I had this sudden flash of W and Laura as Ozzy and Sharon, throwing ham at the new neighbors.

[samsingh]

48. good for her

she is a courageous lady

[Ragin_mad]

49. Expect to see the town use eminant domain to seize this property

Because someone wants to build a business park there.

[bklyncowgirl]

50. I wonder if Laura will bring her a "welcome to the neighborhood" cake

Somehow I think not.

[Kailassa]

51. And if she did, would you risk feeding to a dog even? n/t

[Vinca]

52. That's a riot. I wonder how close it is to the faux ranch.

Cindy's going to be at a rally in Brattleboro, Vermont on Sunday (1 p.m. on the Common if anyone's interested). I'm planning to go so maybe I'll have a chance to ask her.

[lonestarnot]

53. August acre warming party too!

[racaulk]

54. Go get 'em, Cindy!!!

:woohoo:

[Number9Dream]

56. Cindy said on the Steph Miller show that afterward...

When they were done with the land, she intended to donate it to Crawford to build a playground / peace park. I hope they can afford to do that. She's a truly great human being!

[comtec]

57. Cindy will probably not have local problems

As I recall the local sheriff was obliging and even apologized when the row of crosses was destroyed by some idiot rep yokel. Her problems will come from those idiots-GOP operatives. But yes, getting IR security cameras with IR floods would be a very good idea.

Good on ya Cindy!

[YOY]

58. I shook her hand last Wednesday

I'm glad she refuses to 'go away.'

[RoseMead]

59. Anyone notice how horribly incorrect

the first paragraph of this story is?

CRAWFORD, Texas – As President Bush prepares to spend some vacation time at his ranch here,not all is peaceful within the peace movement that has doggedly criticized his war policies for the past year.


Then further down in the story it says Mattlage was not opposed to the war, and describes his relationship with Sheehan as a business relationship.

Sounds like this guy was somewhat sympathetic with the Gold Star Families, but he wasn't a member, and he doesn't sound like a member of the peace movement either, since he's not against the war.

This is either blatant bias or bad writing. Either way it's shitty journalism.

[NotGivingUp]

60. We love you, Cindy! You are a true inspiration.

[Just Me]

61. The first "Cindy" I've ever know that I call amazing & courageous.

You are one passionate, courageous and inspired woman, lady.

I LOVE YOU, for that!!!! :hug:

:patriot: I salute a true American patriot!!! :patriot:

[TexasLady]

62. this led our news tonight...

wanted to add this, though it may have already been added elsewhere...

Locals Not Amused

[TaleWgnDg]

63. hahahaha . . . sweet !! . . . re Cindy purchases 5 TX acres near Dumbya