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In reply to the discussion: It just occurred to me: Cindy Sheehan was the first #Occupier. [View all]SammyWinstonJack
(44,130 posts)61. You forgot "loudmouth" Someone here thinks Cindy Sheehan is a 'pushy loudmouth'.
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Sorry I just don't know why I can't stand that woman. I have always been a supporter of protests.
southernyankeebelle
Jan 2012
#7
I respect your opinion to disagree. I just felt different. Right cause, wrong person to lead it.
southernyankeebelle
Jan 2012
#22
She was a mother who lost a son in Bush's illegal war. She turned their 'noble cause'
sabrina 1
Jan 2012
#29
She sounds like someone who I could have followed. Thanks for the information.
southernyankeebelle
Jan 2012
#30
she was the first brave person to say no. She did help. Living there was genius
roguevalley
Jan 2012
#19
I have never heard of her. I am from Maryland area. But I say good for her. I don't know what her
southernyankeebelle
Jan 2012
#25
Oh now I know why I did hear of her. I was living in Germany during that time frame. Now this
southernyankeebelle
Jan 2012
#60
Now that is a lady I could stand with and contribute money to. God bless her. I have been by the
southernyankeebelle
Jan 2012
#64
Thanks I will am going for a visit this summer and I will make sure I go out of my way to see her
southernyankeebelle
Jan 2012
#74
Yes, I do. I feel the protest was right but she was the wrong person. She even managed to have
southernyankeebelle
Jan 2012
#24
You know what? I don't have to explain myself to you or any other person here. I don't like
southernyankeebelle
Jan 2012
#31
I see how if you want to get along here you have to play nice and go with the flow. I still liked
southernyankeebelle
Jan 2012
#41
You forgot "loudmouth" Someone here thinks Cindy Sheehan is a 'pushy loudmouth'.
SammyWinstonJack
Jan 2012
#61
You're absolutely right; regardless of how one feels about her. I was there too.
Avalux
Jan 2012
#10
She was tireless and fearless. It was a privilege to be a part of her movement. Great OP. nt
riderinthestorm
Jan 2012
#18
I've got a hug from Cindy twice at two different events, four years apart. Last time at Occupy the
U4ikLefty
Jan 2012
#26
I don't see her as that. She was an anti-war activist, not a protester for fairness.
Honeycombe8
Jan 2012
#53