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[dwahzon]

That this thread has been picked up and commented upon here:

the conservative underground (link removed per DU policy)

It is not rude or trollish, but it is an interesting contrast in insight.

There is one factual misstatement just recently added at the bottom about the number of protesters at the White House. Based on my conversation with Karen while she was at the vigil,

Karen and Dick estimated 400-500 anti-war protesters were there along with 15-20 very loud, strident anti-Cindy protesters. Many joined Cindy Sheehan in a "die in" where they laid down in front of the White House in an attempt to give visual meaning to the number of dead. It was announced very clearly that the police would give three verbal warnings before arresting anyone for lying down in front of the White House. Those who were not prepared to be arrested got up and left the "die in" area before the third warning. I believe a much smaller number remained lying down in the "die in" after the 3rd warning and let themselves be arrested along with Cindy Sheehan.