| 146. I Wish I Could Write to Her |
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Oh, I know how she feels! It has been so frustrating & depressing the last few years. Is there any way that any of us could write to her? She sounds so discouraged. She needs to know that not everyone thinks she is an "attention whore".
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| -Cindy Sheehan resigns from anti-war movement?? |
babylonsister |
May-28-07 01:17 PM |
#0 |
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k&r.... good luck Cindy, I sincerely wish you all the best. Thank you for your efforts. |
peacebird |
May-28-07 01:21 PM |
#1 |
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Rec 4 - Cindy, I got your back. |
helderheid |
May-28-07 01:22 PM |
#2 |
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Your work is appreciated, |
LWolf |
May-28-07 01:23 PM |
#3 |
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What LWolf said. I can't say it any better. nt |
tblue |
May-28-07 01:28 PM |
#7 |
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I second that: |
Maat |
May-28-07 06:53 PM |
#134 |
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I find this very hard to believe |
nini |
May-28-07 01:23 PM |
#4 |
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Maybe she is exhausted and needs a break... |
IndyOp |
May-28-07 01:29 PM |
#10 |
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A well earned, much deserved rest. n/t |
sfexpat2000 |
May-28-07 01:43 PM |
#28 |
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I agree.. her words sounded like those of someone who needs a break |
nini |
May-28-07 01:49 PM |
#33 |
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her words are the truth-not because-"she needs a break"-thanks Cindy nt |
fed-up |
May-28-07 03:09 PM |
#76 |
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It is. This was first posted at an earlier time.. she got ripped hard here on DU. |
Kagemusha |
May-28-07 01:31 PM |
#13 |
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Let's be real though |
nini |
May-28-07 01:48 PM |
#30 |
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I'm trying not to burst people's bubble but the OP is a bit mistaken. |
Kagemusha |
May-28-07 02:24 PM |
#57 |
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More or less anonymous posts at DU shouldn't be deciding factors. |
LeviathanCrumbling |
May-28-07 04:01 PM |
#87 |
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Democrats, I know have only thought of her with reverance. |
cyclezealot |
May-29-07 05:30 AM |
#173 |
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I find it hard to believe, perhaps because I don't want to. |
bunkerbuster1 |
May-28-07 02:05 PM |
#41 |
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That's because she is an amateur |
skygazer |
May-28-07 05:46 PM |
#110 |
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I sure didn't mean to slam her with what I'd written. |
bunkerbuster1 |
May-28-07 06:51 PM |
#132 |
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Amateur is a damn good thing to be |
vssmith |
May-29-07 05:56 AM |
#174 |
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It has been cross posted all over the progressive internet... |
hlthe2b |
May-28-07 07:15 PM |
#137 |
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Cindy made a big difference. |
CJCRANE |
May-28-07 01:25 PM |
#5 |
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K&R #5: I've never turned my back on Cindy |
Mabus |
May-28-07 01:27 PM |
#6 |
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Thank you, Cindy, for all your courage and energy in an impossible fight. |
MasonJar |
May-28-07 01:28 PM |
#8 |
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Dear Cindy, |
Cleita |
May-28-07 01:29 PM |
#9 |
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Some here have high regard for your efforts Cindy. |
BushDespiser12 |
May-28-07 01:29 PM |
#11 |
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Her Sentiments Are My Own And Is The Reason That I Am Now An Independent |
lostnotforgotten |
May-28-07 01:31 PM |
#12 |
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Cindy, my heart aches for you and the loss of your son. It also |
durrrty libby |
May-28-07 01:32 PM |
#14 |
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Bless you Cindy, your words: |
Carolina |
May-28-07 01:33 PM |
#15 |
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I second that. it really is sad. |
okieinpain |
May-29-07 08:53 AM |
#183 |
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IF this is real, I'd say Cindy deserves a break... |
Junkdrawer |
May-28-07 01:33 PM |
#16 |
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Truer words were never spoken. |
theoldman |
May-28-07 01:34 PM |
#17 |
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Read it and weep. |
Totally Committed |
May-28-07 01:35 PM |
#18 |
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Cindy, |
countingbluecars |
May-28-07 01:35 PM |
#19 |
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I'm sorry to see her go |
demnan |
May-28-07 01:35 PM |
#20 |
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David Swanson? |
proud2Blib |
May-28-07 04:20 PM |
#91 |
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David said none of this.... see post #139 |
hlthe2b |
May-28-07 07:31 PM |
#140 |
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I simply can not believe that David Swanson |
symbolman |
May-28-07 04:58 PM |
#102 |
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David DID NOT say it... see (PLEASE) post #139 |
hlthe2b |
May-28-07 07:33 PM |
#141 |
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david posted the letter |
cosmicdot |
May-28-07 05:16 PM |
#107 |
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Could you post the letter you mention? |
shance |
May-28-07 06:11 PM |
#118 |
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--or a link, please. |
Kajsa |
May-28-07 06:17 PM |
#121 |
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what letter? her letter ... click on the OP's link |
cosmicdot |
May-28-07 10:51 PM |
#160 |
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Total Misunderstanding. |
Kajsa |
May-29-07 10:07 AM |
#186 |
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For God's sakes: Swanson DID NOT call her a publicity whore... |
hlthe2b |
May-28-07 07:29 PM |
#139 |
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Thanks, hithe2b. |
Kajsa |
May-29-07 11:08 AM |
#188 |
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Cindy Sheehan has earned her place among the greatest of |
Skidmore |
May-28-07 01:37 PM |
#21 |
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Yes, she has. She has endured insult from both sides and |
sfexpat2000 |
May-28-07 01:46 PM |
#29 |
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What a horrible week for people who fight for peace, |
Just-plain-Kathy |
May-28-07 03:48 PM |
#85 |
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Hi there, Kathy. |
sfexpat2000 |
May-28-07 09:46 PM |
#154 |
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It's hard to hang in there when you work so hard for peace and you become vilified. |
Just-plain-Kathy |
May-29-07 06:59 AM |
#180 |
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That's very true. We all have limits. n/t |
sfexpat2000 |
May-29-07 09:46 AM |
#185 |
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K&R. I'm Sorry Cindy. |
OPERATIONMINDCRIME |
May-28-07 01:38 PM |
#22 |
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delete |
nam78_two |
May-28-07 02:18 PM |
#51 |
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It's sad that it cost her so much to learn what most everyone |
Balbus |
May-28-07 01:39 PM |
#23 |
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Cindy is not a slow learner. She chose to invest in the best of us. |
sfexpat2000 |
May-28-07 02:05 PM |
#42 |
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You know what? You're right. I misread the article. |
Balbus |
May-28-07 02:53 PM |
#72 |
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Lots of turmoil. No worries. n/t |
sfexpat2000 |
May-28-07 07:09 PM |
#136 |
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Cindy deserves some slack; her 'learning' started when her son died. nt |
babylonsister |
May-28-07 02:19 PM |
#55 |
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Yeah, my bad. My reading comprehension is off today. |
Balbus |
May-28-07 02:54 PM |
#73 |
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Thank you for that, Balbus. |
babylonsister |
May-28-07 03:41 PM |
#83 |
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I hope those on this board |
libnnc |
May-28-07 01:40 PM |
#24 |
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Yes, and they were bountiful. Mission accomplished for them while |
babylonsister |
May-28-07 01:41 PM |
#25 |
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Cindy, you have my deepest admiration and unflagging support. |
sfexpat2000 |
May-28-07 01:41 PM |
#26 |
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Check out Public Citizen's site |
bonito |
May-28-07 01:42 PM |
#27 |
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'bout time somebody started focusing on the REAL problem . . . |
OneBlueSky |
May-29-07 04:43 AM |
#172 |
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Deleted message |
Name removed |
May-28-07 01:48 PM |
#31 |
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Here ya go: |
Bluebear |
May-28-07 03:30 PM |
#79 |
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Not surprising. |
dicksteele |
May-28-07 04:21 PM |
#92 |
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I LOVE You Cindy! |
leftchick |
May-28-07 01:48 PM |
#32 |
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She's given so much and gotten nothing back but more heartache |
Lone_Star_Dem |
May-28-07 01:50 PM |
#34 |
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I got your back too Cindy |
warrior1 |
May-28-07 01:51 PM |
#35 |
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I wonder, though, how many of those who trashed her |
tblue37 |
May-28-07 01:52 PM |
#36 |
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I agree, blind party loyalty, or blind loyalty to anything but the truth... |
originalpckelly |
May-28-07 01:54 PM |
# |
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I will make every effort to get this thread to her, so for anyone who |
babylonsister |
May-28-07 01:58 PM |
#39 |
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Thank you for this, babylonsister. |
sfexpat2000 |
May-28-07 02:06 PM |
#43 |
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i had to go and do a search to see who the hell called her that name |
orleans |
May-28-07 01:54 PM |
#37 |
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Thanks Ms. Sheehan! |
tabasco |
May-28-07 01:57 PM |
#38 |
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You have my respect, Mrs. Sheehan. |
8_year_nightmare |
May-28-07 02:00 PM |
#40 |
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This is heartbreaking. |
notsodumbhillbilly |
May-28-07 02:06 PM |
#44 |
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Could you remove the "Good Riddance Attention Whore" because thats not a very democratic statment |
Mrspeeker |
May-28-07 02:06 PM |
#45 |
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That article was written by Cindy Sheehan; those are her words and |
babylonsister |
May-28-07 02:08 PM |
#47 |
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ahh is see now |
Mrspeeker |
May-28-07 02:09 PM |
#48 |
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It is from this thread... |
BushDespiser12 |
May-28-07 02:29 PM |
#59 |
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delete |
Tierra_y_Libertad |
May-28-07 02:40 PM |
#67 |
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Damn, Delete again. posted in wrong place |
Tierra_y_Libertad |
May-28-07 02:41 PM |
#68 |
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It is inappropriate |
The Gunslinger |
May-28-07 08:36 PM |
#149 |
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Cindy, you and Casey are HEROES to me. Stay strong, rest up. |
Philosoraptor |
May-28-07 02:07 PM |
#46 |
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k & r-- Cindy, my family and I thank you for all you have done. |
coffeenap |
May-28-07 02:17 PM |
#49 |
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You've more than earned a rest |
NobleCynic |
May-28-07 02:17 PM |
#50 |
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I read each word she wrote |
Don Claybrook |
May-28-07 02:18 PM |
#52 |
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K&R.nt |
nam78_two |
May-28-07 02:19 PM |
#53 |
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See that avatar over to the left? |
troubleinwinter |
May-28-07 02:19 PM |
#54 |
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Cindy, you Dear and Wonderful Voice of the People, you came on the scene just several weeks |
truedelphi |
May-28-07 02:23 PM |
#56 |
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How do we know that the DUers who trashed her weren't trolls. If I were |
higher class |
May-28-07 02:26 PM |
#58 |
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I finally used my 'ban' key feature; |
greiner3 |
May-28-07 06:12 PM |
#119 |
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Cindy, you might be surprised by how many eyes you did open... |
windbreeze |
May-28-07 02:29 PM |
#60 |
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There is an outstanding show on Democracy Now today. Howard |
higher class |
May-28-07 02:30 PM |
#61 |
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Cindy is proving Gore's TAOR is right |
Mabus |
May-28-07 02:32 PM |
#62 |
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Another One Bites the Dust (rant alert) |
mntleo2 |
May-28-07 02:34 PM |
#63 |
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k&r...n/t |
Madspirit |
May-28-07 02:37 PM |
#64 |
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Oh, Cindy, thank you so much for the work that you've done and |
mnhtnbb |
May-28-07 02:39 PM |
#65 |
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Thanks, Cindy for all you've done |
OzarkDem |
May-28-07 02:39 PM |
#66 |
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In one week, we've lost two high profile |
otohara |
May-28-07 02:42 PM |
#69 |
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An "attention whore" and a "mouthy lesbian" |
Bluebear |
May-28-07 03:31 PM |
#81 |
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I know how she feels. |
Handsome Pete |
May-28-07 02:42 PM |
#70 |
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They did MUCH more than that. |
bvar22 |
May-28-07 09:00 PM |
#150 |
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"Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone, .... |
Tierra_y_Libertad |
May-28-07 02:43 PM |
#71 |
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Cindy, Rest up and be assured that ..... |
sellitman |
May-28-07 03:02 PM |
#74 |
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I think Cindy is doing the right thing. It's time she spent some time to heal |
SoCalDem |
May-28-07 03:05 PM |
#75 |
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Thank you for what you have done. |
senseandsensibility |
May-28-07 03:23 PM |
#77 |
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this is indeed sad |
ayeshahaqqiqa |
May-28-07 03:29 PM |
#78 |
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Cindy: I cannot imagine anyone commited to the principals |
ooglymoogly |
May-28-07 03:30 PM |
#80 |
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Nope |
Malva Zebrina |
May-28-07 03:38 PM |
#82 |
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K&R The nail that sticks up above the others gets pounded down. |
puebloknot |
May-28-07 03:58 PM |
#86 |
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Burnout. Thank you for your service, Cindy. n/t |
Raksha |
May-28-07 03:44 PM |
#84 |
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oh, this is sad |
Neecy |
May-28-07 04:07 PM |
#88 |
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First of all, thank you Mabus for calling me to tell me about this |
proud2Blib |
May-28-07 04:15 PM |
#89 |
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Deleted message |
Name removed |
May-28-07 04:20 PM |
#90 |
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Quote: "This was obviously a late night indulgent note during menapuase" |
dicksteele |
May-28-07 04:23 PM |
#93 |
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menapouase? |
senseandsensibility |
May-28-07 04:44 PM |
#99 |
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Menopause? |
proud2Blib |
May-28-07 06:27 PM |
#126 |
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nice... |
Neecy |
May-28-07 04:32 PM |
#94 |
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DU has not always been the 'foundation of support' you speak of, and |
babylonsister |
May-28-07 04:40 PM |
#97 |
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"...way too over reacitve" |
Raster |
May-28-07 04:49 PM |
#100 |
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LOL....thanks guys! |
medeak |
May-28-07 05:12 PM |
#106 |
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You cry for the salmon. |
troubleinwinter |
May-28-07 05:32 PM |
#109 |
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OMG!!! I've never been put on ignore before!!!!!! |
medeak |
May-28-07 06:07 PM |
#116 |
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How many of your kids have died in Iraq? |
proud2Blib |
May-28-07 06:30 PM |
#127 |
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my baby cousin is there now....traveling alone from village to village |
medeak |
May-28-07 06:34 PM |
#129 |
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And yet you are more concerned about the salmon |
proud2Blib |
May-29-07 06:23 AM |
#175 |
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Ma'am you will always have my support |
judaspriestess |
May-28-07 04:33 PM |
#95 |
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Goddess bless that woman |
Chovexani |
May-28-07 04:34 PM |
#96 |
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I stand by what I said |
hfojvt |
May-28-07 04:41 PM |
#98 |
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Not so fast... |
19jet54 |
May-28-07 04:51 PM |
#101 |
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she is right ... |
april |
May-28-07 05:01 PM |
#103 |
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K&R-Cindy did so much for the anti-war movement |
nam78_two |
May-28-07 05:03 PM |
#104 |
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All the people that slam her can go fuck off and die... |
Beelzebud |
May-28-07 05:08 PM |
#105 |
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Yep |
Moochy |
May-28-07 11:06 PM |
#161 |
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A shameful moment in DU history. |
file83 |
May-28-07 05:31 PM |
#108 |
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Thanks, file83. I agree totally. Shameful and disappointing. I might |
babylonsister |
May-28-07 06:53 PM |
#133 |
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True |
Generator |
May-28-07 09:56 PM |
#157 |
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I was thinking about Cindy today. |
knitter4democracy |
May-28-07 05:48 PM |
#111 |
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Then I am "Another Attention Whore for Cindy" |
ralphlopez |
May-28-07 06:05 PM |
#115 |
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Go to her website |
proud2Blib |
May-28-07 06:37 PM |
#131 |
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Thanks--she needs help, it sounds like. |
knitter4democracy |
May-29-07 04:09 PM |
#194 |
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I think this is sobering proof how intelligence and right winged affiliations have infected all |
shance |
May-28-07 05:51 PM |
#112 |
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I believe you are correct. |
bvar22 |
May-28-07 09:47 PM |
#156 |
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Cindy, thank you for everything. |
demgurl |
May-28-07 05:52 PM |
#113 |
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We love you Cindy and wish you all the peace |
OwnedByFerrets |
May-28-07 05:53 PM |
#114 |
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LMFAO! She actually closed with "It's up to you now"!?!?! |
ComerPerro |
May-28-07 06:08 PM |
#117 |
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YES it IS up to US, History will be kind to Cindy Shehhan... |
srulifsonmiles |
May-28-07 06:27 PM |
#125 |
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its a sarcasm icon, deal with it. No "gilding", its just the commonly used icon. |
ComerPerro |
May-28-07 07:07 PM |
#135 |
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Gee, Comer, I wonder if Cindy will understand what you meant |
proud2Blib |
May-29-07 06:34 AM |
#176 |
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A "grateful nation" pays people to shut up and go away |
Solly Mack |
May-28-07 06:12 PM |
#120 |
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she doesn't need a rest she needs your bickering self-centered |
srulifsonmiles |
May-28-07 06:18 PM |
#122 |
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I know she is frustrated. |
mmonk |
May-28-07 06:24 PM |
#123 |
| -
Hugs to her |
gollygee |
May-28-07 06:26 PM |
#124 |
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I really do think Cindy Sheehan helped the Democratic Party in '06 |
Geek_Girl |
May-28-07 06:32 PM |
#128 |
| -
Cindy Sheehan is a lovely person |
OhioBlues |
May-28-07 06:36 PM |
#130 |
| -
Cindy is right |
blues90 |
May-28-07 07:19 PM |
#138 |
| -
Well, I was a little on the fence about Cindy... |
Elrond Hubbard |
May-28-07 07:44 PM |
#142 |
| -
Cindy....your actions helped so many people.... |
femrap |
May-28-07 07:54 PM |
#143 |
| -
Thanks for everything Cindy. |
BuyingThyme |
May-28-07 08:07 PM |
#144 |
| -
Take CARE!!! you are BRAVE and compassionate!!! |
jarnocan |
May-28-07 08:16 PM |
#145 |
| -
I Wish I Could Write to Her |
tlsmith1963 |
May-28-07 08:21 PM |
#146 |
| -
Factionism kills revolutions. |
OmelasExpat |
May-28-07 08:29 PM |
#147 |
| -
I agree with Cindy, it is up to us, it depends how badly we want our |
alyce douglas |
May-28-07 08:31 PM |
#148 |
| -
Cindy--you have inspired us all and been a catalyst |
bbgrunt |
May-28-07 09:11 PM |
#151 |
| -
Goddammit, that's it. |
evlbstrd |
May-28-07 09:19 PM |
#152 |
| -
If our elected so-called Democrats in congress had one ounce of Cindy's spine and determination |
Riddler |
May-28-07 09:38 PM |
#153 |
| -
Too sadly true. |
evlbstrd |
May-28-07 10:27 PM |
#159 |
| -
Namaste, dear soul... |
Psyop Samurai |
May-28-07 09:47 PM |
#155 |
| -
Shit. The DU hatred reached her. How sad. She must feel used and abused by now. |
in_cog_ni_to |
May-28-07 10:09 PM |
#158 |
| -
Thank you, Cindy |
blogslut |
May-28-07 11:13 PM |
#162 |
| -
How very sad. Hope she finds some peace and quiet. |
BrklynLiberal |
May-28-07 11:42 PM |
#163 |
| -
Your EPIPHANY about this U Ass of A. . . |
Lena inRI |
May-28-07 11:52 PM |
#164 |
| -
THANK YOU CINDY!!!!!!!!! |
Swamp Rat |
May-28-07 11:52 PM |
#165 |
| -
Hey Cindy, love ya |
FogerRox |
May-28-07 11:53 PM |
#166 |
| -
We love you, Cindy!!! |
Xenotime |
May-29-07 12:07 AM |
#167 |
| -
Wow. |
Dorian Gray |
May-29-07 12:13 AM |
#168 |
| -
So, she has accepted a consulting job from FOX |
JCMach1 |
May-29-07 12:14 AM |
#169 |
| -
dear, sweet, hero of mine.... |
unkachuck |
May-29-07 12:41 AM |
#170 |
| -
Thank you Cindy. |
skyounkin |
May-29-07 01:17 AM |
#171 |
| -
We should all get shirts "ATTENTION WHORE for PEACE" |
pivot1 |
May-29-07 06:45 AM |
#177 |
| -
Very nice post, pivot1, and welcome to DU! |
babylonsister |
May-29-07 06:54 AM |
#178 |
| -
"I'M AN ATTENTION WHORE FOR PEACE" |
Breeze54 |
May-29-07 08:33 AM |
#181 |
| -
Godspeed, Cindy. Do what you think is best for you. |
Buns_of_Fire |
May-29-07 06:55 AM |
#179 |
| -
I completely agree with her decision and respect it greatly |
info being |
May-29-07 08:38 AM |
#182 |
| -
Some people just don't want to face facts |
Jennicut |
May-29-07 09:22 AM |
#184 |
| -
Here, Jennicut, read this; it might make you feel better. |
babylonsister |
May-29-07 11:30 AM |
#191 |
| -
You still don't get it... |
indigocafe |
May-29-07 11:06 AM |
#187 |
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Thank you for your post, indigocafe, and you make some great |
babylonsister |
May-29-07 11:26 AM |
#190 |
| -
Hence the title of my post "And you still don't get it..." |
indigocafe |
May-29-07 03:13 PM |
#193 |
| -
You are no troll. |
Duncan |
May-29-07 11:59 AM |
#192 |
| -
Tigress DEM luvs Cindy for paving the way with her own tears and grief. |
Tigress DEM |
May-29-07 11:14 AM |
#189 |
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