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LIVE Report From Crawford (3,000 folks now and STILL COMING!)
Basil in Crawford | 8-27-05 | TxBubba

Posted on 08/27/2005 10:02:40 AM PDT by TXBubba

Just talked to Basil on site in Crawford, Texas. Currently there are about 100 folks there helping to set up. They have not received word about the caravan arrival in Waco yet. JimRob is riding with the caravan. She thinks it might get to Crawford around 1:00 p.m.

Basil says the stage is set up, the sound system is excellent and they have hung the most beautiful banners overnighted by W04Man on the stage. A big thanks for the banners, they are much appreciated!

Someone arrived early and hung yellow ribbons everywhere.

They have an American flag that is about 50 feet by 40 feet. Children of military personnel serving in the Middle East have written notes to their parents on the stripes of this flag. A very touching thing to behold.

The HOT Chapter booth is being unloaded right now. The will sell buttons made by Angelwood to help off set costs.

Someone rented the Community Center for our use so there is access to AC. However, they also have 10 tents set up. And there is a Moonwalk for the kiddos.

To top everything else there is BBQ on the grill! Basil is the official taster and says it is great!

That is all the news I have at the moment. It is hard to get a cell phone connection to Crawford but when I hear more I will try to update everyone.


TOPICS: Activism/Chapters; Breaking News; US: Texas; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: aar; bush; caravan; cindysheehan; crawford; hatchapter; hotchapter; militaryfamilies; moveamericaforward; saltoftheearth; supportourtroops; texas; thankyoufr; troops
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To: Diva Betsy Ross
Is it gripping to continually view cars jammed on a highway? Is it exciting like watching paint dry?

Tune in to the next 48 hours of Fox and find out for yourselves.

Leni

1,141 posted on 08/27/2005 2:27:05 PM PDT by MinuteGal
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To: foreign devil

Ih Thanks God they are coming on Sheehan's behalf! I always worry what side those nuts will take! If you know what I mean. ;)


1,142 posted on 08/27/2005 2:27:11 PM PDT by defconw (ALLEN IN 08+Levin for Senate!)
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To: defconw

Up until today, the Sheehanites have been pretty well insulated down there in Crawford with the MSM giving them all the "good" press..We have an anti-rally going today and for the next few days..but they (the Sheehanites) have this idea that THEY have their finger on the pulse of America because that's what's been presented..HOWEVER, once they get out on the road and go into the belly of the beast, they're going to find out what America really thinks..now, all we need is the MSM to accuratly report on all the counter demonstrations that will take place..while I'm waiting for that to happen, I think I'll go watch grass grow..:(


1,143 posted on 08/27/2005 2:27:15 PM PDT by GeorgiaDawg32 (Pi*s off a Liberal..work hard, be successful, be responsible)
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To: bvw
I did Google the yellow ribbon thing, and you know what? The origins of the symbology is actually somethwat obscure. Neverthelss, much popular opinion holds to the idea that the yellow ribbon phenomenon stemmed from the song popularized by Tony Orlando and Dawn. As far as your philosophy of the symbol being co-opted precluding its use, the opposition flies Old Glory upside down and burns it even (as if its something to be despised or held in contempt). Does that change what the flag stands for and should we change the flag (or refuse to fly it) because its been co-opted?

Yellow ribbon folklore

1,144 posted on 08/27/2005 2:27:24 PM PDT by raygun
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To: tgslTakoma
3,000 folks now and STILL COMING!

You people are so wonderful who do this and organize these things. Thank you so much.

1,145 posted on 08/27/2005 2:27:35 PM PDT by Gosh I love this neighborhood
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To: chudogg
Now you look like a Moron too.

LOL by capitalizing Moron you have shown respect for the Moron POV. Too nice.

1,146 posted on 08/27/2005 2:27:36 PM PDT by Mister Baredog ((Minuteman at heart, couch potato in reality))
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To: Fudd Fan

On FOX just now they introduced John Kasich and someone said he was in the "heartland" right now. Maybe that means he's in Crawford! (Nevermind--he's in Ohio)

Also, I know Wendal Gohler (sp?) rode his Harley down there and had a report that was featured on Brit Hume's news segment two nights ago. Maybe he's still down there wandering around. Hopefully we'll hear something from him.


1,147 posted on 08/27/2005 2:27:40 PM PDT by sTXsunAggie (Aggies)
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To: humblegunner

Double Beautiful!!!


1,148 posted on 08/27/2005 2:27:51 PM PDT by W04Man (Bush2004 Grassroots Campaign We Did It! NOW.... PLEASE STAY THE COURSE!)
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To: jackbill

Thanks. Double whammy to him. :) Think he might get the idea WE WANT COVERAGE!!!


1,149 posted on 08/27/2005 2:28:06 PM PDT by GOP-Pat
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To: JustAmy
How can I be 200 posts behind again?

You blinked?

1,150 posted on 08/27/2005 2:28:06 PM PDT by Vermonter
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To: Laverne

Last year, somewhere in the middle of the Kobe Bryant uproar, I cancelled cable tv service to my home. They were all the same, FOX, CNN, NBC, all of them bad for my blood pressure. Now I'm not even tempted to resubscribe. I get all the news I need or want from FR and a few other trusted sites on the internet. The MSM, of which FOX is a full-blooded member, can go pound sand.


1,151 posted on 08/27/2005 2:28:23 PM PDT by Graymatter
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To: foreign devil
Bwahaha! Man, we managed to get those goofuses off our side AND they attached themselves to her side all in one fell swoop. I LIKE it. That wily Karl Rove.
1,152 posted on 08/27/2005 2:28:36 PM PDT by pollyannaish
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To: humblegunner
Nice hmmmm, perspective !  
1,153 posted on 08/27/2005 2:28:54 PM PDT by tomkat (i'm sorry, it's genetic (or something...))
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To: ChadGore

: )


1,154 posted on 08/27/2005 2:28:57 PM PDT by pollyannaish
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To: humblegunner
And I kept telling Kristinn that it was dry heat out there in Texas. He probably won't believe me anymore when I tell him something...
1,155 posted on 08/27/2005 2:28:57 PM PDT by tgslTakoma
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To: defconw
I actually think the media is in shock, they did not think that many people would invade Crawford. Greg looked a little shaken! Maybe he is afraid the Red V. Blue war is coming to a head?

Do we need to "Lock & Load?????"

1,156 posted on 08/27/2005 2:28:58 PM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (Cindy Sheehan has ZERO for an IQ.)
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To: RoseofTexas

I agree, we have had CS shoved down our throats for weeks and all we got was that lame report. Fox didn't do our side justice, "both groups sponsored by" was outrageous!!


1,157 posted on 08/27/2005 2:29:19 PM PDT by Sammie42
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To: silent_jonny
"but whenever FR TV is mentioned it's followed by "Tuesday" ... Please don't confuse me because I am so easily confused. :) But let me just add "HUH?"
1,158 posted on 08/27/2005 2:29:50 PM PDT by EmilyGeiger
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To: doug from upland

bttt


1,159 posted on 08/27/2005 2:29:52 PM PDT by nopardons
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To: Fudd Fan
Where is Geraldo? This is right up his alley. He loves it when the sh*t hits the fan
1,160 posted on 08/27/2005 2:30:02 PM PDT by pitbully ( Living Free in America,Thank You Pres. Bush !!)
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