BREAKING: Willie Nelson agrees to Farm Aid-type event in support of Impeachment

[Subdivisions]

Willie Nelson, speaking on the Alex Jones show, has just announced that he would be a driving factor in a new Farm Aid-type event that will focus on supporting Dennis Kucinich's efforts to impeach george bush. It will also be an anti-war event. This plan is literally coming together as I type. Willie has just committed to it.

Mr. Nelson also believes that the event could be used as a platform for those who do not believe the government's official story of 9/11 to speak out and let their feelings be known.

The event was conceived by a caller into the Alex Jones radio show just minutes ago who suggested that Willie back or organize the event as a way to take the efforts to impeach bush and advocate for a new 9/11 investigation, which is supported by the majority of victims' families, to the next level.

The venue will be either in New York City or in Austin, Texas. Both Mr. Nelson and Mr. Jones agree that the event should be held soon so that it can be used as a way to enhance Congressman Kucinich's efforts.

This is a developing story and is unfolding on air.

If anyone can pull this off and make the media pay attention, it's Willie Nelson.

[helderheid]

1. WILLIE!!!!!

[HowHasItComeToThis]

141. AS JED CLAMPET WOULD SAY....

HEY, DOGGIE

[libnnc]

2. THAT is fantastic news

Wow.

[glitch]

69. Does this man RULE?

I am just asking, even though I already know the answer. seemingly never ending so long your arms get tired standing ovation!!

edit: how strange, I thought I was replying to Helderheid's WILLIE! Nevertheless, the post stands.

[madmax]

3. God Bless you Willie!!

I love this man!

[Flying Dream Blues]

4. Wow!! K&R nt

[coffeenap]

5. YES!!! k&r

[Z_I_Peevey]

6. All together now: ROAD TRIP!

Let's go!

[Subdivisions]

7. I hope it happens in Austin so I can go. But, if the 9/11 families jump

on board, it may be more appropriate to hold it near Ground Zero.

Either way, I'm routing for them to get it done. I'm sure there are enough celebrities and bands and big money people to pull it off quickly.

I'll be updating as the event develops.

[Subdivisions]

17. Deleted. Wrong place. Hate it when I do that! n/t

[mmonk]

18. No "I" word?

[Subdivisions]

20. The idea is to focus attention on both Dennis Kucinich's impeachment

effort and on advocating for both a new 9/11 investigation and to support 9/11 first reponders who are ill and not being taken care of by the government.

Also, I described the impeachment aspect of this DEVELOPING plan in my OP.

[mmonk]

22. I would support it without the "I" word but hope

it gets aired since I'm a proponent of it. Anyway, thanks for this.

[awoke_in_2003]

73. Hold one in each

My preference would be Austin, I love that town. "Keep Austin Weird"

[helderheid]

12. I'm all over that!

[NightWatcher]

8. when are they gonna impeach him, his last week in office?

he's been committing impeachable offenses since 2001 and we are just now getting one Representative to read AN article of impeachment as he has only 6 months left in office.

[Subdivisions]

11. Willie said himself that the event would have to be organized

very quickly in order for it to help Dennis' impeachment efforts.

The event will also focus attention on the efforts of 9/11 victims' families to get another investigation.

[MonkeyFunk]

140. You can't "focus" on two disparate things

by definition.

This will turn into a circus side show.

[Laurab]

143. Wow are you outnumbered!

An entire thread with only one negative comment that I can see.... ever hear that little ditty Willie sometimes sings about accentuating the positive?

Willie Nelson's name and reputation alone would keep it from becoming a "circus side show", if indeed he does something like this. Also, I'd say he's one of very few who could pull it off and be successful.

[MonkeyFunk]

144. Being outnumbered doesn't change the meaning of the word

"focus".

If it becomes a 9/11 conspiracy rally, it won't do a thing to further impeachment.

[mmonk]

16. Wexler in a phone conference call I participated in said there is

no time constraint. An official can be impeached on the first day of office or the last day, it doesn't matter.

[petgoat]

112. Better late than never. We need to declare Bush's contempt for the law "out of bounds"

or there will be no law restraining rogue administrations in the future.

[rambler_american]

116. Better late than never

He can be impeached after he leaves office, though conviction and removal from office would be moot, obviously.
Impeach, indict, convict and imprison.

[mmonk]

9. He's always been a good egg so to speak.

[originalpckelly]

10. That sounds very, very interesting!

Way to go Willie!

[Subdivisions]

13. Actually, the idea was from a caller to Jone's radio show, but it was like,

once the caller suggested it, Willie's demeanor was like a V-8 slap in the forehead moment.

I guess he's been staying "medicated" and it never occured to him. I was a "Why didn't I think of that already?" moment.

What's great about this is if anyone can do this sort of thing and get big names to jump on board fast and get the whole thing organized, it's Willie and his contacts.

[originalpckelly]

28. Well, what ever happens, it's going to be good if he's involved!

[Clark2008]

14. And Willie is a SOUTHERN boy

Will DU stop stereotyping us Southerners as Bush-Lovers now?

(BTW, George Clooney is also Southern. )

[underseasurveyor]

15. Oh WIllie You're AMAZING

DO IT! DO IT! WILLIE! WILLIE!

[Subdivisions]

19. UPDATE: Farm Aid-type event to support 9/11 first responders / Impeachment

Willie Nelson has agreed to explore, back, and promote a possible new Farm Aid style event and suggested the proceeds from such an event could go to help the families of victims of the September 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and Flight 93, as well as the first responders who have fallen ill from breathing the air at Ground Zero and who are getting insufficient assistance from the government.

This is developing news and I will update as warranted.

[madokie]

128. Bless you Willie Nelson

[Rambis]

21. I bet Merle Haggard would play

he is none to happy with the present regime-

[newmajority]

48. That's for sure

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jrHPjm4qKM

[lpbk2713]

23. Euda Man, Willie!!

Now that's one cause I will donate to most happily.

[lonestarnot]

24. Please not fucking Texas! I wanna go! And I don't wanna go to fucking Texas.

[awoke_in_2003]

77. Austin isn't Texas

it is a great town. It is like San Francisco without the seafood. The city motto is "Keep Austin Weird".

[bdamomma]

25. thanks Willie, you are a patriot.

[lonestarnot]

26. Error: You've already recommended that thread.

[hootinholler]

29. That's ok, you can count mine as your second rec. n/t

[lonestarnot]

51. Thanks HnH!! Now I would like a third!

[tekisui]

66. Third.

[The Stranger]

27. Can we get that rotting piece of shit Bono to join him?

Ya think?

[Connonym]

139. I think that it would have better impact if it was just American artists

I think there would be a lot of objection to non-Americans supporting impeachment. I personally don't care but I think it would piss off a lot of people who would become defensive over "foreigners" trying to interfere with US politics. Now taking him to the Hague and prosecuting him for war crimes, that could be an international effort. I would prefer that over impeachment any day.

[Individualist]

30. K&R

Bravo Willie!

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

31. Woo Hoo!!!!!!! I love ya Willie and have for decades!!!

[johnnie]

32. Oh oh

"Mr. Nelson also believes that the event could be used as a platform for those who do not believe the government's official story of 9/11 to speak out and let their feelings be known."

Does that mean that every post about Willie on DU will end up in the dungeon?


But the whole thing sounds great! Way to go Willie!

[Subdivisions]

35. The event is conceived first and foremost to support Dennis Kucinich (Contains UPDATE)

in his effort to impeach george bush. The 9/11 stuff is because Willie himself does not believe the official story. But if 9/11 is involved in the theme of such an event, Willie agrees that any proceeds that may come from an event should go to 9/11 first reponders who are not getting adequate assistance from the government.

I just spoke with a representative of 9/11 Families for a Secure America. They are a conservative group of 9/11 family members advocating for more security and they believe the official 9-11 Commission Report is a sufficient accounting of the events, though it is not perfect. "I would support Willie Nelson's efforts to assist 9/11 first responder because God knows the government is falling down on the job with regard to them," the representative said. "I would also like to see the president or federal government or New York City government do something to help those first responders because they deserve it."

I also asked whether or not he supports Dennis Kucinich's effort to impeach george bush. "I also would not mind seeing george bush impeached. I wouldn't mind seeing that at all."

[LWolf]

33. Great news, but no surprise.

It's not the first time Willie's stepped in to support DK's efforts.

http://www.thenation.com/blogs/thebeat?pid=1161

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hn1aByaCfms

[Snarkturian Clone]

34. Willie Nelson AND Alex Jones?!?!!?

I'm all for impeachment but these two? I thought we weren't supposed to reference Jones on this site?

[Subdivisions]

36. I don't think we can link to his sites. But I don't know about referencing him. All I do know is

that it was Willie Nelson speaking live on the radio, despite who it was he was talking too. Unfortunately, to an extent, it was Jones' show that produced the whole idea and so he has to be acknowleged by default. And, by default, he will be involved in the final product.

[Snarkturian Clone]

38. "he will be involved in the final product"

which will invalidate the entire thing. He is a charlatain.

[Subdivisions]

40. Some, me included on most things, see him that way. Some don't. We'll just have

to see how it goes. I wish it was going down some other way.

[crimanimalz]

158. pffft.. abrasive people speaking the truth always invoke negative responses from cowards

Alex Jones and Willie Nelson are patriots and hero's

[Snarkturian Clone]

160. What's funny is that as soon as Obama is president,

Alex Jones will start attacking him as being part of the "Global Elite Conspiracy". I've actually seen Alex Jone's movies. He's sticking his cak in a peanut butter jar, as in he's fucking nuts.

[crimanimalz]

162. yeah, that's hilarious

[Snarkturian Clone]

161. dupe NT

[lpbk2713]

37. "Mommas, don't let your babies grow up to be cowboys."

[newfie11]

153. That ass is what we call a drugstore cowboy

[Dogtown]

39. K&R n/t

[Initech]

41. Willie kicks ass for doing this.

Fuck, I'd fly to Austin to attend this concert. Dont think I could afford NYC though.

[newmajority]

42. Are the other Farm Aid partners in on this as well?

Neil Young has already released a song called "Let's Impeach the pResident", so one would guess he's down with it. John Mellencamp has played Democratic events before.

Maybe Willie can get Keith Richards in on this (yeah wishful thinking.... I know)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2FDqw62Wio

[TNOE]

43. Excellent Ideas

all around.

[eowyn_of_rohan]

46. Bet he could get a LOT of Brits to perform!!

[lpbk2713]

49. Hmmmm ... I wonder ....

Have Willie and Streisand ever appeared at a gig together?

[newmajority]

56. As long as they don't sing a duet

I don't think my ears could ever recover from that

[Buns_of_Fire]

72. Aw, come on. You survived Willie and Julio, didn't you? :-)

Remember "To All The Girls I've Loved Before?"

Either way, a big K&R for my man WILLIE!

[newmajority]

102. Just barely.

In fact, until this moment I had blocked the horror of that song out of my mind.

Thanks a lot for that.

[LeftyMom]

94. That might not be wishful thinking.

Iirc, he has a place in NO, and has made some comments about the handling of that ongoing fiasco. He might very well be in, if asked.

[Tandalayo_Scheisskopf]

113. You know, with a spelling like that...

You just cannot help but wonder if Neil lurks in this joint.

[eowyn_of_rohan]

44. YEEHAH Willie!!

I will travel to that concert, no matter where it is!!!

Bet he could get Springsteen and John Prine!

[Breeze54]

45. He's been a huge Kucincih supporter!! - I hope it happens before Friday!!

[jillan]

47. Mama, don't let your babies grow up to be NeoCons.

Go Willie!

[pleah]

50. K&R!

[Bunkie0913]

52. COOL!

I love Willie and Dennis! 9/11 Truth and Impeachment definitely go together!

[Javaman]

53. Impeah-apalooza! LOL or more obviously, Impeah-a-loser!! LOLOL nt

[JuniperLea]

78. Good one... no, good two!

Impeachapaloser!

[Occulus]

154. Oh, I have one

IMPEACHIMPEACHIMPEACHIMPEACH

[Waiting For Everyman]

54. Wow! Awesome!

A great idea!

And Willie's got a lot of guts, to take this on after all the grief he's had from the government personally already. A lot of people would want to just stay out of the spotlight on something like this and hide.

He's a true patriot. God bless him, for using his fame and talent in this way.

This makes most other celebrities look pretty weak, doesn't it?

[gibbyman]

55. Willie Willie

Wilie Williee

[sandyj999]

57. DAMN! Bless your little ole heart Willie! n/t

[Subdivisions]

58. The interview with Willie will be re-broadcast in five minutes. You will

have to find it online yourself as links are not allowed per DU rules.

[Lugnut]

59. Go Willie! n/t

[Jackpine Radical]

60. Wooo Willie! I LOVE that man.

Between Willie and the Dixie Chicks, it's enough to redeem both Texas and country music for me.

[spanone]

61. willie nelson is my hero

[Subdivisions]

62. The repeat is broadcasting online right now. n/t

[jwirr]

63. Now that will be a rocking good time - Willie and all those strong

Democrats in one stadium together. Would love to be there and hope they tape it for sale to those of us who cannot.

[Wednesdays]

64. Wonder if this could develop into a cross-country sort of thing

Like simultaneous concerts in several cities...a musical marathon. Perhaps a human chain across the nation...

[road2000]

65. Tell them Willie Boy is here!

Wish I still had the "Willie Nelson for President" bumper sticker I sported in 1980!

Someone has already brought up Neil Young and Springsteen. What about Green Day?

[Subdivisions]

67. Ok, I have to stand down from my earlier comments that the emphasis

is on the impeachment aspect of the event. As I'm listening to the rebroadcast, the 9/11 truth part was mentioned first and also Kucinich's impeachment move. Alex, of course, seized on the 9/11 truth part and it was mentioned most often during the first segment of the conversation.

But, who cares. I, for one, WANT another 9/11 investigation because that is what some 9/11 families want and they deserve to have whatever they need to get closure.

Coming back from commercials now...

[zanne]

68. Thanks for standing up, Willie! nt

[XOKCowboy]

70. I've been waiting for a reason to go to Austin!!

I've got a lot of friends there and might even get the opportunity to work the show. Now that'd be way cool.

[Subdivisions]

71. Farm Aid 2008

Farm Aid's 2008 concert is September 20 at the Comcast Center in Mansfield, MA. http://www.farmaid.org .

With Farm Aid happening in late September and to support Dennis, they have to do something fast so perhaps a "Farm Aid-type" event is a little strong, though that was how the idea was characterized.

Despite what happens with the 9/11 Truth/Impeachment/Anti-War event, I really appreciate Willie continuing to stand up against TPTB and I appreciate his unfailing support of Dennis Kucinich and his efforts to impeach the chimperor. He even wrote a song for Dennis' presidential campaign.

[southerncrone]

131. How about Constitution-Aide!

This is terrific! I bet it can be done VERY quickly, as soooo many people are disgusted w/both *'s regime & the Congress. That includes lots of movers & shakers in the entertainment business>

[midnight]

135. I like that alot.

[FKA MNChimpH8R]

74. I've admired Willie and his music for a long time

Now I love him like a dear uncle!

[valerief]

75. Isn't Willie Nelson that country singer who died? Or am I thinking of

someone else?

[Breeze54]

79. The reports of his death have been exaggerated.

He's alive and well!!

[valerief]

81. Oh, good. I don't like country music but I don't want to see country singers die.

Country music, maybe, but not the the singers.

[XOKCowboy]

80. Well Waylon passed on but Willy's still going strong...

[valerief]

84. Maybe that's who I was thinking of. Thanks. nt

[wpelb]

86. John Denver?

Not exactly a Willie Nelson, either, but John Denver died in a small airplane crash a number of years ago.

[valerief]

97. Ah, yes, Mr. Special K. Big Ketamine fan. nt

[FKA MNChimpH8R]

88. Willie was here in MN at a casino over the weekend

He's very much alive and pickin'!

[XOKCowboy]

92. There's a great DVD of Willie, Merle Haggard and Ray Price performing live last year...

with Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel backing them up. Incredible show. If you're a fan it's a must see. It's called "Last Of The Breed".

[LeftyMom]

96. I'm guessing you're probably thinking of Johnny Cash.

[JuniperLea]

76. Willie ROCKS on oh, so many levels!

I'm chills head to toe here... you go Willie! Woot!

[paparush]

82. HELL YEAH ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

[The Backlash Cometh]

83. He's a god!

[wpelb]

85. How many Democrats in Congress really want to do this?

The problem with impeaching Pres. Bush now is that very few Democrats want to be distracted from things that are going on now, including preparation for the Denver convention and the November election. There is also the danger that Republicans, who may have become disillusioned with Bush because they believe he hasn't been conservative enough (and there are a number of them out there) might be motivated to support him and/or Sen. McCain instead of passively supporting the administration and/or the party (or simply choosing to sit this election out).

If Democrats try to impeach Bush over the Iraq war, Republicans (or, more correctly, conservatives) will happily trot out sound bites of Democrats supporting an invasion of Iraq long before 2003 (when we went in; remember that we only went into Afghanistan in 2001-2002). This may serve to drive a wedge between the party and the base (at least, the conservatives will hope so). Other things, such as comments by anti-war conservatives (Pat Buchanan, perhaps?) and anti-war retired generals and other military personnel, will either be ignored or discredited (probably the former).

Ain't politics grand?

[puebloknot]

105. So let's just keep on sieg heiling and truth and justice be damned?????

Let someone with real integrity stand up and tell the people what has been going on while they were turning over in their sleep, and watch them climb on board the impeachment train.

And if the Democrats in Congress don't really want to do this, then let them find another job. They took an oath to defend the Constitution. They represent us. Their record over the last eight years is shameful.

Impeachment! It's way past time.

[Individualist]

111. Damn the DLC and their opposition to impeachment!

[amb123]

87. IMPEACH-AID!

[vanboggie]

90. The antidote to Kool-Aid!! I love it! n/t

[cbc5g]

89. GO WILLIE!!!

[ooglymoogly]

91. Yes indeed...kr nt

[ThatsMyBarack]

93. Willie Nelson=True Blue American Hero!

[GreenPartyVoter]

95. He's a great guy

[Doug.Goodall]

98. That is top drawer stuff!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDQANmQO2g0

[Edweird]

99. Go Willie! Not a fan of his music, but his attitude, personality and politics are excellent.

This could get the point across.

[Lisa0825]

122. That's exactly how I feel. Willie's an icon. I don't care for country, but he's cool. nt

[Kajsa]

100. Willie, I love you even more now!

[Catamount]

101. Go Willie! Thanks for letting us know K&R

[rndmprsn]

103. K&R

[Auggie]

104. MSM can't ignore this if it's held in NYC

NYC is their home turf and makes it BIG, BIG NEWS!

[babsbunny]

106. Any links?

[puebloknot]

107. K&R Go, Willie!!!!!

[Bluzmann57]

108. WILLIE WILLIE WILLIE!!!!!!!!!!!

How about Neil Young, Bruce Springsteen, John Fogerty, and many many others to help out? If anyone could pull all this together, it's Willie! Since there is no way in hell that this will be broadcast over the air, it may be neccessary to stream or something.

[Maestro]

109. Oh please be in Austin

and then we can all shove it in the faces of some of the worst neocon politicos to date, Gov. Goodhair (Rick Perry) and the two most loathsome senators, Kay Baily Hutchison and that dickwad Cornyn!

[Runcible Spoon]

110. GO WILLY

thanks for giving your voice to this!

[InvisibleTouch]

114. Big K&R for Willie!!

It takes one person with courage to stand up and get the ball rolling (DK). Then others jump on board, and it snowballs. We're seeing the snowball starting out, and it will just keep getting gathering momentum and getting bigger and bigger. This is all part of the larger picture, where we will see the rethugs swept out of office and President Obama in the White House. I'm getting chills tonight just thinking about it. For the first time in a long time, the future looks bright!

[rambler_american]

115. WOOT!

eom

[varelse]

117. He's got a new fan

[Radio_Lady]

118. K & R ... I love Willie!

[rambler_american]

119. K&R

[petgoat]

120. Bonnie Raitt. The Chicks! John Lennon would come back from the dead to do this. nt

[Bette Noir]

121. Hey, I'll buy a ticket.

[Dinger]

123. I LOVE WILLIE NELSON!!!

Now you all know

[whathappened]

124. that a boy willie

makes my heart feel good when some 1 with big guns comes down on the side of right from wrong , +1 willie

[Tab]

125. Even if it never happens

at least the publicity is worth it.

And if it DOES happen.... woo hoo!

[MasonJar]

126. I just love Willie Nelson.

[thedeanpeople]

127. EVERYONE Keep Talking Impeachment All Week -- This Can Help

Just Keep Talking Impeachment All Week -- And Beyond -- This Can Help You.

www.talkingimpeachment.com

--

[Raksha]

129. Willie Nelson RULES!!!!

[ColbertWatcher]

130. Give 'em hell, Willie!

[Laurab]

142. I LOVE that picture of Willie & Stephen!

May I ask where it came from? I loved when Willie was on Colbert - but that looks like Stephen is on Willie's bus?

[ColbertWatcher]

148. They are on the "Stoned Talk Express", but...

...I'm not sure where we got the pic originally, but it came from the Truthiness Encyclopedia.

(Willie's truthy page)

[Laurab]

159. Thanks!

That page is a riot!

[SunDrop23]

132. Hell yeah! Where and when? Count me in!

[iamthebandfanman]

133. if you havent heard willies reggae album

its called "countryman"
i highly suggest picking it up

[wildbilln864]

134. Willie Nelson talks about 911....

linky

[toadzilla]

136. go willie!!!

[mirrera]

137. K&r

[Spock_is_Skeptical]

138. HELL YES, WILLIE!

I love that guy so much.

[Swagman]

145. I just lurve Willlie Nelson !!

[meowomon]

146. You go Willie !!

I sure do love a smart country boy!

[judasdisney]

147. Circumspect

When I saw the title, I immediately wanted to REC this.

Then I saw the name "Alex Jones."

Alex Jones will hijack this to glorify his ego, just like he tries to hijack 9/11 Truth.

Be wary, folks.

[MannyGoldstein]

149. They Should Hold It In Front Of Pelosi's Mansion

Although it might spoil the view from her veranda.

[Dinger]

150. Plus, She'd Spoil My View Of Willie!

eeeew!

[GoddessOfGuinness]

151. Look out Willie...

I love you; and I love what you're doing.

But I have a feeling the IRS will be auditing you again...

[NJCher]

152. context, people, context

That's what's so beautiful about this move.

Think of how Farm-Aid and some of the other such concerts were presented. They were huge displays of caring for the people who raise our food. The situation was desperate and the government wasn't doing anything about it, so caring people directly intervened.

Now we have a situation where the course of action prescribed by our constitution is being denied to us by the LEADER OF THE OPPPOSITION PARTY. And once again, caring people--citizens--are directly intervening.

If this doesn't point out to the world how pathetic and estranged from the people that this government is, I don't know what will.

I am sure, too, that the planners of this event will realize the event will be off limits by the American media and that they will have to depend on foreign media for coverage.




Cher

[valerief]

156. They haven't banned the Internet. Yet. That would be a medium to

deliver the concert. Of course, martial law might be declared before that time. Or the event could be the venue for one of their terrrrrst tacks.

[Imagevision]

155. On the cover of The Rolling Stone...? Let's roll!

[tuckessee]

157. It should be held somewhere other than Texas. n/t

[blonndee]

163. I'm with you, Willie!

All. the. way.