I'm ready to hold up the white flag. It's heavy!

[Auntie Bush]

Anyone volunteer to help me?

[Warren Stupidity]

1. I'm here!

Come join us. No white flag required.

[Melinda]

2. We've always been part of the same league... surrender just isn't an option for you!

:hi:

[LaurenG]

3. here we are.

All of us just to tell you that there is nothing to surrender. Good fight and it's over now!

[IndyOp]

4. How about this one?

:hug:

[shadowknows69]

5. That's thew last surrendering you'll have to do Auntie

Because it's going to be victory in the General Election. McCain is going down.

[fascisthunter]

6. Surrendering Not Necessary

you were always a Democrat. :evilgrin:

[Nite Owl]

7. Always ready to give another

dem a hand.

Welcome, now let's get some repukes.

[Kahuna]

8. Three cheers for Auntie Bush!!

:bounce:


:patriot:

[goclark]

107. Auntie Bush for President ! Yea Auntie Bush

No white flag necessary ~:hug:

[grantcart]

9. just bring cookies for our Kool Aid Auntie

[SwampG8r]

14. i got cookies

enough for us all

welcome auntie

[nadinbrzezinski]

20. RLOL, guess what I am enjoying right now?

you guessed it, a cookie!

[Jackpine Radical]

128. Could you email me a couple, Nadin?

I can has kookie.

[Auntie Bush]

21. First dibs on the big one in the middle!

I'm fighting to the end. Keep your mitts off of it!

[PatGund]

28. Now that's a fight to the end....

....I can get behind as well! :-)

[TahitiNut]

29. I already licked it.

:P :silly:

[Auntie Bush]

37. Bastard!

Forgot to add :evilgrin:

[Blondbostonian]

31. I will keep the cookies sealed in an airtight container

A few days and they will almost fresh as today

[Mme. Defarge]

40. Those are the real thing! n/t

[Kittycat]

80. You are EVIL!

*wiping drool from corner of mouth*

[Tatiana]

83. Damn, those cookies look good. n/t

[k8conant]

120. Delicious....mmmmmmm....quick way to share with all of us...

let's party!

[EnviroBat]

121. did someone say,,,

COOOOKIEEEEEEEE!

[beac]

122. Aw man! That's just cruel...

I had dental work this morning and can only eat "pureed" stuff today. :(



You can give my cookie to Auntie Bush. :)

[FloridaJudy]

149. Me too

And not only are my teeth and gums sore, but my frigging blood sugar's up again. So I'll have to pass.

Give mine to Auntie as well. I've already handed that flag over a few times myself (Kucinich and Edwards). She's earned a cookie.

[Stardust]

130. Hot da-yum!

[npincus]

144. mmmmmmm.....

[writes3000]

10. No surrender necessary. We've been on the same team all along. Thank you, Auntie!

We need your help.

[helderheid]

111. ditto that!

[goldcanyonaz]

11. I think we should just tap a few kegs instead

[grantcart]

26. are making an announcement too goldie?

[FatDave]

41. Somebody say keg?

Brought my own glass. Where's the dark stuff?

[Danger Mouse]

68. I think it'll all be easier if we all get loaded....

do a bunch of stuff we're really sorry for...then wake up the next morning and mumble awkward apologies to one another...
then ON TO THE GENERAL ELECTION!

[nadinbrzezinski]

12. No surrender necessary, now lets kick some GOP behind!

[TBF]

13. I just found DU this spring, but you've been here alot longer. I think

many of your friends here are going to be thrilled you're on board to go get McCain. We WILL take.him.down.

:kick:

[FatDave]

45. "WILL take.him.down."

Careful, don't want him to break his hip.

[AllentownJake]

15. We are all on the same team

So surrender is not appropriate.

[Adelante]

16. If you want a white flag, try this one, Auntie B

It's light :hug:

[Auntie Bush]

38. It's still sooo heavy.

Maybe in the morning I'll be feeling stronger. Ask me again! :hug:

[Adelante]

42. Aw, sweetie

We're still Dems together and Clarkies together, no matter what :hug:

[K Gardner]

53. Well hell.. that just made me tear up all weepy and stuff...

:hug:

Obama isn't a heavy load to carry.. in fact, sometimes he carries us..

[katerinasmommy]

117. I have to disagree

He's not carrying us. We are carrying him, and what makes him different and special is that he GETS THAT. I'll be watching his ass and he better do the people's business like he says he will (which I have faith he WILL do). Of course, watching Obama's ass is NOT an unpleasant chore!


WE ARE THE ONES WE'VE BEEN WAITING FOR!

[Danger Mouse]

66. You fought hard.

:hug:

[Tom Rinaldo]

86. We'll still keep sharing the load Auntie

and you don't have to stop respecting Hillary. There are many good Democrats in our Party, starting with YOU!

[democrattotheend]

89. Awww, I'm sorry

If it makes you feel any better, I'm an Obama supporter who is probably going to cry if/when Hillary drops out. We had so many great candidates this year, and it was sad to see the others drop out and it will be sad to see her drop out too. I know how much those of you who support Clinton believe in her and have emotionally invested in her campaign and I am sorry that it has to end this way. We have so many passionate Democrats on both sides this year, and it is a shame that one side has to lose. I hope you'll be able to warm up to Obama and become as excited about his candidacy as I am, but I understand that it will take time and I respect that.

[windbreeze]

106. Could it be any heavier than it was when

Clark got out of the race in February of 2004? Time to look forward I guess, because beating the Rep's IS what's important...One thing about it, we Clarkies sure understand how this feels...wb

[Change has come]

17. You bet!

:bounce: :toast: :bounce:

[Vattel]

18. but, but,

what if the Whitey tape is released tomorrow? (just kidding)

[RichardRay]

19. Camerone!

Background
As part of the French intervention in Mexico, a French army commanded by the Count of Lorencez, was besieging the Mexican city of Puebla, in Puebla state. Fearing a logistical shortage, the French sent a convoy with 3 million francs, matériel, and munitions for the siege. The French Foreign Legion detachment was charged with protecting the convoy, and Captain Danjou assigned the 3rd company of the Foreign Regiment. As the company had no officers, Captain Danjou assumed command.


The Battle
On the 30th of April, at 1 a.m., the 3rd company — 62 soldiers and 3 officers — was en route. At 7 a.m., after a 15-mile march, they stopped at Palo Verde to rest. Soon after, a Mexican Army force of 600 cavalry was sighted. Captain Danjou ordered the company take up a square formation, and, though retreating, he rebuffed several cavalry charges, inflicting the first heavy losses on the Mexican army.

Seeking a more defensible position, Danjou made a stand at the nearby Hacienda Camarón, an inn protected by a 3-metre-high-wall. His plan was to occupy Mexican forces to prevent attacks against the nearby convoy. While his legionnaires prepared to defend the inn, the Mexican commander, Colonel Milan, demanded that Danjou and soldiers surrender, noting the Mexican Army's numeric superiority. Danjou replied: "We have munitions. We will not surrender." He then swore to fight to the death, an oath which was seconded by the men. Around mid-day the Mexicans were increased in size by the arrival of 1,200 infantry.

At noon, Captain Danjou was shot in the chest and died; his soldiers continued fighting despite overwhelming odds under the command of an inspired Lt. Vilain, who held for four hours before falling during an assault. With ammunition exhausted, the last of Danjou's soldiers, numbering only five under the command of Lt. Maudet, desperately mounted a bayonet charge. Two men died outright, while the rest continued the assault. The tiny group was surrounded and literally beaten to the earth. Colonel Milan, commander of the Mexicans, managed to prevent his men from ripping the surviving legionnaires to pieces. When the last two survivors were asked to surrender, they insisted that Mexican soldiers allow them safe passage home, to keep their arms, and to escort the body of Captain Danjou. To that, the Mexican commander commented, "What can I refuse to such men? No, these are not men, they are devils," and, out of respect, agreed to these terms.

That's the articial wooden hand of Capitane Jean Danjou, commander of the Légion étrangère at the Battle of Camerone on April 30, 1863

[billyoc]

22. I do not accept your surrender.

If you're a Republican, fight us.

If you're a Democrat, join us!

[americanstranger]

23. White flag? No way!

Let's go tie Bush around that pasty white guy's neck. C'mon, it'll be fun.

- as

[zulchzulu]

24. No white flag needed...just help us hold up the Democratic flag and let's march...

...to the White House!

Johnny McSame is about to get his patootie wooped.

[ClassWarrior]

52. It's got white in it. Red and blue too. Like all of us.

To Auntie Bush: :patriot:

Let's roll.

NGU.

[slick8790]

25. We just have to remember we're all on the same side here.

I know you're very pro-Clinton, Auntie Bush, and I really do appreciate you sincerely coming together for the unity of Democrats. I'd like to offer my apologies if i've said anything unkind or rude to you over the course of this primary, and offer my apologies for anything my fellow Obama supporters have said or will say in the days to come.

Now let's kick some McSame ass!

[Auntie Bush]

61. Thanks Slick.

Your handle becomes you.

[PatGund]

27. Send the white flag to the McCain campaign

They'll need it when we hand McCain and the GOP their butts this November.

We're all Democrats here.

[C_U_L8R]

30. Jump on in !!! The water's lovely.

And the company is... well... y'know.... uniquely democratic : - ))))

[NanceGreggs]

32. We've always been on the same side ...

... the side that's gonna kick McSame's ass in November!!!

:hi: :patriot:

[Inuca]

33. It will get lighter in time, I am sure

:pals:

[Irishonly]

34. Darlin, we are democrats

We are supposed to fuss but we come together in the end. It's much better with the fussin than walking in lock step like the pukes.

[gateley]

35. Your username says it all --

we want the same thing, Auntie Bush, and together we'll achieve it in November!! :grouphug: :hi:

[Born_A_Truman]

36. Fired Up!

Ready to go!

[DevonRex]

39. I'll help you send it to McCain!!!! nt

[ClayZ]

43. I will help!

:yourock:

[Forkboy]

44. Awesome! Now let's plant it in McCain's head.

:)

[NatBurner]

103. and that'll be the only thing in it

[mrs_p]

126. ROFLMAO

:rofl:

[slinkerwink]

46. Of course! :-)

[Yael]

47. AB

:hug:

I know it is disappointing. My candidate didn't win either.

Here's another one, sis --> :hug:

[Phoonzang]

48. What are you French? Har har

A real 'murican would fight to the death. Go eat some cheese Frenchie.

Sorry...that was in bad taste, but I just couldn't help myself. :evilgrin:

[Shakespeare]

49. Put down that white flag, silly--we need you to help hold the big Obama banner!

C'mon and help us defeat McCain!! :toast:

[iconicgnom]

50. here's a song of unity and freedom

Rise up fallen fighters
Rise and take your stance again.
'Cause he who fight and run away
Live to fight another day.



As a man sow, shall he reap
And I know that talk is cheap.
So the hotter the battle
Is the sweeter the victory.

Rise up freedom fighters
Rise and take your stance again.
'Cause he who fight and run away
Live to fight another day.

[VolcanoJen]

51. White flags are for McCain.

But I'll proudly help you carry any flag you choose to wave, Auntie!!!!

[Why Syzygy]

54. I'm not taking prisoners today. Try again later. nt

[Danger Mouse]

65. What the hell does that even mean? This isn't the time to be an ass.

[Why Syzygy]

71. I'll go ahead and decide when to be an ass, but thanks for the offer.

I'm not in a make up mood. There isn't anything to celebrate yet.

[Danger Mouse]

78. Exactly the reason why some Clinton supporters are reluctant to switch to Obama...

even when they're reaching out, there's always somebody ready to spit in their face.
:puke:

[ann_american2004]

127. will my hug

cancel out that mean post?

Obama '08

[Blue Fire]

139. Asshole!

n/t

[Marrah_G]

75. Some folks just can't help it Elrond

Best thing to do is put the jerks on perma ignore.

[Danger Mouse]

79. Thankfully, that one seems to be the only Obama supporter on this thread...

who decided to be rude.
Hope it stays that way.

[LSK]

109. dumbest thing I have seen all day

Well done.

[Window]

55. ^5

:thumbsup:

[Hoof Hearted]

56. Not just no but hell no.

I'm making plans to go to Denver.

[anonymous171]

57. What? To witness the Pledged delegates not break their pledges and go to Obama

To watch the SDs not overturn the pledged delegate majority's descision?

[Danger Mouse]

67. What if Clinton drops out?

[EFerrari]

87. Great. We'll watch for you on youtube.

lol

[QueenOfCalifornia]

58. Rec #14

Come on and have a margarita

[H2O Man]

59. Try this one instead:

We are all on the same side.

[KAZ]

60. Count me in AB! We are family.

[last1standing]

62. It's not surrender, it's pooling our resources to the best possible effect.

That's what I did when Edwards bowed out and what I'll do whenever the greater good can be helped.

Glad to see you feel the same way. :hug:

[swishyfeet]

63. No need. We float on big fluffy clouds of hope here...

Wooo... lookameee... I'm flying....

[Danger Mouse]

64. It'll get easier and easier to hold it up everytime McCain opens his mouth.

Together, we'll make sure McCain doesn't get the chance to bring a third bush term to the white house.
:pals:

[Catherina]

69. This one suits you much better and it's lighter too!

[Genevieve]

70. Recommended . . .

I know it's hard right now, but It will get easier. Here's hug for you. :hug:

[LiberalAndProud]

72. Autie Bush, how can I help?

We have some magnificent Dems on this board. You're one of the best.

:grouphug:

[union_maid]

73. No white flags for you

No more would I feel like I had to surrender if Clinton was to win the nomination. You were supporting a Democrat. A Democrat is going to WIN in November. Primary choices are not really battles. They just feel like it at the time.

[Hepburn]

74. Here!

You (and your flag) ain't heavy ~~ you're my sistah! :hug:

[Auntie Bush]

81. Wow!

Coming from you after all our flaming almost makes me want to cry.
Well! Scratch the almost. It's tough! It's tough losing the opportunity to have the first woman president and she has worked so hard. :cry:

[PatGund]

90. It IS difficult

But I look at it this way. The path has been made easier for the women to follow.

Sen. Clinton wasn't my choice. I looked at her again when Gen Clark endorsed her, but came to the same conclusion. But I would have voted for her if she was the nominee.

In 2016 when President Obama finishes his second term, there will be a fine crop of women politicians, ready and able to carry their party forward. Who will look at what Sen. Clinton did right - and wrong. Who will follow the path she helped to set.

And one of them WILL be president. And on that day, I can look at my (now six year old) daughter and say "See, you CAN be anything you want to be".

It was not Sen. Clinton's time. A bitter pill, I know. But take comfort that the path for future women has been made easier by her race.

And in the meantime, delight in the defeat the GOP has in store for them this November

[Auntie Bush]

93. I wonder sometimes if she has made it easier.

The misogynistic and hateful way she was treated may just have discouraged other woman from even trying...but I hope not.

I also don't see any viable woman waiting in the sidelines. I honestly don't believe we'll have a woman CiC in my lifetime. The time is not right with all the violence and war mongering going on. That's sad!

[Danger Mouse]

96. Well, after Obama is done, we'll see where we stand...

hopefully the world will be a more peaceful place by then.

[glowing]

99. No, she really blazed a path, and I'm really glad she was there.. Right woman

to take on the fight, wrong person to move the nation forward.. Now, in the future, everyone.. black, white, hispanic, woman, and man will be judged on their merits... Its been an amazing year. Lot's of passion (mine didn't make it as far as I'd like).. it took time. Unfortunately, this late in the game, you won't have as much time to mourn and move on.. its move on time.

[LiberalAndProud]

105. What she has accomplished cannot be diminished.

She and Obama have opened new horizons. My granddaughter asked me what I would think if she would become the president. She believes she can. That is a wonderful thing.

It has been a difficult campaign, but that's the nature of the beast. Certainly Senator Clinton knew what she would be up against. By coming so very close, she has demonstrated that it is within reach.

[democrattotheend]

91. "It's tough losing the opportunity to have the first woman president"

I feel the same way even though I am an Obama supporter. I started out this season wishing I could vote for both of them and I have had my moments where Hillary has made me angry but it is going to be sad when she drops out. As a woman, I admit that sometimes I feel guilty that she wasn't my first choice.

[Danger Mouse]

95. She has paved the way for others to follow in her footsteps.

[Cheap_Trick]

115. It's only the first opportunity

not the last.

If other Hillary supporters like you can put as much passion and effort into re-taking the White House with Obama in November, there'll be no stopping us.

Look on the bright side...you can still help make history: The first black President!

[bhikkhu]

76. Anytime, and thanks.

:toast:

[Doityourself]

77. A toast to you Auntie ....

[TayTay]

82. Why, we're on the same side

Family fights don't count.

So, what say we bash us some Republicans!

[myrna minx]

84. There's no need for a flag, my friend. We're all on the same side.

:hug:

[WillyT]

85. K & R !!!

:bounce::woohoo::bounce:

:yourock:

[Coexist]

88. I'm happy to help.

[AwakeAtLast]

92. I'm fresh out of flags, but I've got one of these:

:hug:



:hi:

[berni_mccoy]

94. I'm here. Peace.

[quakerboy]

97. As long as we are not

Raising it to the Republics, I will help you carry anything you want carried where ever you need it carried too. Big shoulders, good at lifting heavy things. Its what I do.

[ldvisavis]

98. An honest, gracious act, Auntie Bush

The tension of division has been eating so many of us up. You took a difficult step; I want you to know you have my sincere admiration and appreciation. Be sure you give yourself the time you need to grieve and then celebrate what has been accomplished.

Best wishes -- and thank you!

[rox63]

100. You can put down the white flag

No surrender necessary. Let's all go to the GE party arm-in-arm, like the good Dem team we are. :grouphug:

[frickaline]

101. There is no surrender, only democrats

:grouphug:

[mindfulNJ]

102. YAY!

Now let's go out and win this thing!:)

[mtnsnake]

104. Not ready yet, Auntie, but you're the best!

:hug:

[1trackmindGOP]

108. We don't accept white flags, how about...

we just do hugs like good friends normally do :)

[LSK]

110. thank you for that

This might help you:



Time to focus on defeating this man.

[endelfam]

112. Thank you....

Thank's so much. Your graciousness is a gift. It's been a tough morning. I got a call from a mighty upset friend who's a Clinton supporter. She was waiting till late tonight when the primaries would be over and had promised to move over then. She tried to post on a Hillary website expressing support for Hillary but also saying people should think twice before parading around saying that they will support McCain in the fall. Her post was mobbed by angry supporters basically saying she was a turncoat and even accusing her of being a plant. She was pretty shook up.

She asked me with "tears" in her voice if we--we collectively--she as a Clinton supporter and myself as an Obama supporter--had somehow "killed" the very thing we were fighting to preserve....the integrity and values of the Democrats. I don't want to believe that but I am very afraid. I'm 60 and have seen a lot of elections, but never one quite like this.

I pray all of us (on both "sides") will show the same courtesy and forethought. There is just too much to lose.

P.S. Seems that the Obama campaign blog is "down". I can't get on there.

[crankychatter]

113. we will all win

no white flags

[madwivoter]

114. No need for the white flag Auntie Bush :)

We're heading toward unity

:toast:

[qanda]

116. Don't even ask me why this thread brings tears to my eyes

I guess I haven't been around GDP enough to know who should be gloating or who should be waving the white flag. All I know is that we have to come together to win in the fall. I hope everyone, on both sides, will be as classy as you in making that happen.

[JBShakes]

118. If the flag's too heavy...

we should find somewhere convenient to PUT it where you won't have to carry it.

Hey Senator McCain! Bend over for a second, will ya?

[Raster]

119. You have never needed a white flag. Here, let me help you put it down.

And now let me give you a:hug: We have things to do, my friend... things to do.

[tekisui]

123. I will help you carry that weight.

Thank you for the act of unity. We need it, now.

[beac]

124. Brava Auntie Bush!

:pals: :pals: :pals: :pals: :pals: :pals: :pals: :pals:

[babylonsister]

125. How'd I miss this? Welcome, Auntie Bush!

Now let's inform the populace about Weathervane McCain!

[suffragette]

129. No need for the flag, but how about raising a glass

to toast solidarity.

:toast:

[Auntie Bush]

132. I'll take you up on that.

Just poured a big tall water glass of wine! Warning! Don't hold me responsible for anything I say tonight. Friends don't let friends post while drunk! :beer: :beer:

[suffragette]

140. That sounds soooo good

Since, I have a sinus infection, I'll have to make do with some hot lemon and honey. Um, maybe a little shot of brandy with that just to help clear it all out. With all the meds i just got put on today by my doctor, that's probably all it will take to get me loopy.

I promise not to hold what you say tonight against you, as long as you don't mind me singing, cracked voice and all.

[janet118]

131. Heavy? Good, we can use it to whack McCain.

Now is the time for all good women to come to the aid of their party.

[Eurobabe]

133. Nah, it's light.

You are very brave, we're gonna kick Grampy's ass TOGETHER! :hug:

[Avalux]

134. I'll help you.

Good to have you on board! :hug:

[literacyadvocate]

135. Lets all get a blender and...

Crush the "100 years in Iraq" Neanderthal..

[angstlessk]

136. this is the FIRST POST in GD-P that brought tears to my eyes and chills!

You are a very big woman and I don't know your dress size. You have put up a VERY TOUGH fight for Hillary ... good on ya!!! :hi:

[Cathryn]

137. Oh, don't be silly! We're in this together!

It will take strength and determination but we WILL get a Democrat into the White House in November.

We won't have to worry about McCain because apparently he thinks the election is in January!!!
HA!

[Sunnyshine]

138. Democrats specialize in heavy lifting. Together moving mountains. We couldn't do it without you.

Auntie Bush, you have a great spirit. May it inspire others. We gotta get to work on solving major crisis still looming from the current criminals in charge. Let's rip our grand old flag out of their hands this November, before they surrender the constitution and plunder our nations future.

:hug: I am with you sister.

Sing it with me now...
You're a grand old flag,
You're a high flying flag
And forever in peace may you wave.
You're the emblem of
The land I love.
The home of the free and the brave.

:kick:

[madrchsod]

141. "take the load off 'auntie'......

and put the load right on me......."

[Roxy66]

142. I'm here with you....Dems Unite!!!!

[elocs]

143. From the movie "The Big Red One": WE DO NOT ACCEPT YOUR SURRENDER!

Surrender is for the enemy. If you are Republicans, fight us. If you are Democrats, JOIN US!
On to victory in the general election. Crush McCain!

[Tandalayo_Scheisskopf]

145. Someone who honestly, ethically and passionately...

Supports their candidate never needs to "surrender".

Now, lets go kick us some repuke booty. Lord knows they got it comin'.

[stlsaxman]

146. Fired up??? Ready To Go??? November beckons!

LET'S BA-ROCK!

[neverforget]

147. Saddle up! Let's go after McCain and the Republicans!

[neverforget]

148. Saddle up! Let's go after McCain and the Republicans!

[CaptJasHook]

150. Auntie, you have been one of the few that have given me an education.

Thank you so much, and I am thrilled to stand by your side.

I hope you can bring some of your friend from the Hillary support group over as well. We need them and you!