Does anyone else feel completely compelled to drive to Crawford, too???

[CoffeeCat]

Hello everyone-

I see many exciting posts about Cindy Sheehan's courageous stand in Crawford. I have never attended a protest in my life--but I feel like I want to go to Texas and stand with Cindy and others--and make a stand against BushCo's Iraq.

For so many months, I've been depressed, sickened, angered and worried about what this administration is doing to our country and to our children's futures.

Crawford is an opportunity to DO SOMETHING. All I would have to do is stand and be present--and it would mean so much.

I like the idea of a peaceful protest near Bush's ranch--during a time when he's on vacation. He doesn't have the grandeur of DC to create a separation between himself and the public. He's on vacation--in the sticks. Right now...he's one of us. And I feel like he owes us ALL a damn good explanation for the Iraq war and the loss of life and billions of dollars down the drain.

I have such a strong desire to stand on Texas soil and to symbolically represent that I am tired...sick and tired of what's happening to America...and I want my damn country back. I want the pResident to hear reports that the crowd near Crawford has swelled to 1,000...5,000....25,0000, 75,000 and more. Bush is always insulated from protesters. I want him to know...and see...and feel that many Americans are heartbroken about what he has done to our beloved country.

I am in Iowa--and right now my husband and I are working out logistics. I really want to go. Are others here going as well?

I would probably just get on I-35, do the drive in 13 hours and look for the Crawford signs.

Am I nuts? Are others making the trip? Are others thinking about making the trip--but you have reservations about logistics, directions and where to go?

:)

[MuseRider]

1. Next week.

My husband and I are thinking that next week, if she is still there, we will go down. You are close to us, we are in Kansas. I posted elsewhere about it. If you are interested then let me know. I simply can't get away this week, too many important obligations but next week I can cancel my meetings and hopefully get someone to take care of the horses.

[cloud75]

2. it is actually closer for me to go to crawford...

than to dc since i'm from texas. how long will Cindy be out there? how long will shrub be in crawford? it's not a bad idea.

[patrioticliberal]

10. He's supposed to be there for the whole month

And she has every intention of staying the whole month and giong to D.C. when he gets off his vacation, too, if he doesn't come out and meet her

[PuraVidaDreamin]

3. One of the sanest desires I've ever heard

I'll have 4 days off Aug 19th and if this fool Bush wants
to play pigheaded on the pigfarm, I'll be there.

[Son of California]

4. man, if I had the money

and hadn't just applied for a new job, I would be there, and loving every minute of it.

For those of us who can only be there in spirit.
We can always work our computers to the full effect.
bugging our national media to cover this story.

[bliss_eternal]

15. Absolutely! I will email and call them every day if I have to!

This MUST be covered!

[BleedingHeartPatriot]

5. I'm in CO, I'm off next week and really feel I need to this...

I'm a nurse who manages a busy Ambulatory care clinic, and took the week off to decompress and catch up on mundane domestic tasks.

However, I'm feeling the same as you, especially after seeing Ms. Sheehan on CNN's Late Edition today.

Only thing, I haven't mentioned this to my family. (husband and teen age daughter).

I do love road trips and I have a reliable vehicle. Waco looks like the closest town with hotel accommodations.

So, yeah, I know what you're saying. MKJ

[patrioticliberal]

11. Go

[BleedingHeartPatriot]

16. :-) OK

MKJ

[patrioticliberal]

26. Thank you..

[mom cat]

37. Bring your tent and GO! The rest of us should pitch in to support those

who pitch a tent!

[uppityperson]

6. You are not nuts. I would like to go too.

My job and my child preclude it but I am trying to figure out how to go in a couple weeks if it goes on that long. For my job and my child.

[BleedingHeartPatriot]

7. Here you go TwoSparkles, a post from her lawyer

check out number one of her needs.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x1992080#1992101

MKJ

[Lars39]

8. The sense of urgency I feel is very strong.

I want to help this woman help us.
I'm not playing in my mashed potatoes or slinging shrubbery out the
window yet, but it's close. :)

[BleedingHeartPatriot]

9. LOL,, great reference! n/t

MKJ

[Lars39]

12. Was wondering if anyone would get that! :^)

[frictionlessO]

13. You are not nuts, many of us are making plans to go. My wife and I are

shooting for two weeks....

Honestly I hope millions show up.

This has the early makings of becoming a catalyst moment, all my energy is gearing for it to be as well.

No you are feeling what thousands of us our feeling.

Go!

[bliss_eternal]

14. You are absolutely NOT nuts! If you can--by all means go--

and support this incredibly brave woman! She is just the voice that was needed to be heard right now. Bless her and what she is doing.

Let us know if you decide to go! I for one, will be rooting for you all!

:patriot:

[Tess49]

17. I'm thinking about driving down. It's about 300 miles.

A straight shot down I-35 from where I am in Oklahoma. For some reason I feel a great need to be there. It will have to be next week. It looks like it's right outside of Waco. Motel/hotel rooms are probably not too expensive.

[proud patriot]

18. If I had the means to go , I'd be there tomorrow

there is no place I'd rather be than
by Cindy Sheehan's side .

[Vinca]

19. I'd love to go, but it's too far for me.

Just checked Yahoo maps and it's over 1800 miles. I don't think my tires are good enough for that kind of trek. Will you DUers going hold up signs so we know who you are?

[faithnotgreed]

20. if $100 makes the difference for anyone to go do this please let me know

i will definitely donate $100 (as my tithe) to anyone here who wants to go and show their solidarity with such a brave wonderful soul as cindy sheehan

do not hesitate if its only gas money holding you back

i commend each and every one of you who stand with cindy
in spirit and in body

peace to the resistance~

[Booster]

24. That's a great idea. Does anyone know if any of Cindy's group

knows about anyone who would go if they had the money (Now, how in the Hell would anyone here know that?) Stupid question unless the Gold Star Families read DU. I will also donate $100 to them if someone just needs gas money, etc.

[faithnotgreed]

28. thanks spenbax - if you find out how we can donate please post

the information

lets make this happen

[BleedingHeartPatriot]

31. You know, my money has been chronically tight since my husband lost

his job about 4 years ago, and was never able to find anything comparable.(hi tech, telecommunications)

However, he just started working again in the medical field. He was an Army veteran orthopedic tech and the demand is so great he found a job, even though he's been out for years.

However, we have a huge hole to dig out of, so not a lot of discretionary income.

I may take someone up on reimbursement, if it comes to that. However, I don't want to take anything up front.

Right now, I'm just working on rearranging my daughter's school registration.

My elderly mom has a Dr's appt on 8/9, in the afternoon,(I'll be taking her) and then after that, I plan to hit the road.

Thanks for your generous offer and I will keep everyone posted. MKJ

[faithnotgreed]

32. bleeding heart patriot - if it helps you AT ALL to get to crawford

then please let me know

its a true honor to support this cause
so do not hesitate if i can help at all

spenbax also posted to join in donating so if you or anyone else can get there then we support you any way that is needed

spread the word

on edit: congratulations to you that your husband found work
i know that must feel amazing

best wishes to your family & for your mothers appt

[BleedingHeartPatriot]

40. Thanks for the good thoughts and generous offer.

If there is a formal DU fund to which I can submit receipts, I would love to access it. My husband is fine with me traveling there, but a little skittish about our funds.

I'm sure I'm not the only one in this situation. But, I will go, no matter what.

BTW, hubby reminds me:
1. I need to be frugal when I'm out there.
2. He doesn't know if he has funds to bail me out if I'm arrested. LOL.


I'm so excited to go, I wish it was tomorrow instead of Tues. afternoon.


Thanks again to all the generous and supportive DU'ers here. MKJ

[Booster]

38. I'll help ya. Just let me know how & I will. Since the freeps will be

watching these posts, everybody be very careful about sending money, but since you have been on DU a long time and you are the one who said you wouldn't take money up front, I'm behind you all the way. Just let me know.

[faithnotgreed]

54. spenbax please check your pm

[BleedingHeartPatriot]

62. OK, I'm just going to take an advance on my paycheck..

We can definitely manage to get by on a reduced check in a couple of weeks...damnit, I'm going! MKJ

[blondeatlast]

21. Yes; I am so there in spirit. My thoughts and prayers are with them all,

even the big guy in the "ranch" house--I pray he gets the guts to talk to Cindy.

I know it's futile, but maybe the nation will finally be moved to action.

[soup]

22. WHY?

Please, someone, anyone, if you're going - a sign that says just that. 3 letters, and a question mark. Very Bold script. Pure and simple.

WHY?

My heart is there with you and this woman who is braver and stronger than I could ever imagine being.

[Tsiyu]

23. If my tires would make it, I'd drive from Tennessee

And I'd have emblazoned all over my vehicle why and where I was going hoping others would join.

(I'm not afraid of ditches or snakes, Mr. PrezNot)

If you are near Crawford, I urge you to go. Please, go for me.

Please.

[LEW]

25. I'm so glad you posted this

I have been thinking the same. I really really want to go also. Wish I could swing it, but as a victim of shrubs middle class squeeze, no way could I afford to go. My thoughts and spirit are with all that are in Crawford.

[colbushwhacker_2000]

27. Going to Crawford

Sounds like a great idea. Like you, I am from Iowa, Sioux City as a matter of fact. My wife and I have talked about going down there this weekend, that is if I can get the time off from my job..........I would love to see tens of thousands of people gather in Crawford to protest this sick bastard who dares call himself pResident.......I hate Bu$h and his minions more every day !

Impeach the bastard, sooner rather than later...

[faithnotgreed]

29. all of us share that feeling - glad youre here

and hope you and your wife make it to crawford

carpool sounds even better~

[CoffeeCat]

33. Wow, you're in Sioux City...

You're definitely in a RED part of the state. I'm in Des Moines.

I can imagine that you need to get out of dodge and go to Crawford!

Maybe if we all work out our schedules, we could carpool.

I agree with your sentiments about Bush. What a bonus to have thousands gather in Crawford. We need to be seen and heard!

Let's keep in contact...we can continue to brainstorm and discuss the possibility of making the trip--if you like!

[tinfoilinfor2005]

30. No, too far away. I would definitely go if it was in my state,

but I work and take care of my grandson. But I will donate and hopefully that will take care of some of the expenses of the people who show up.

[Chichiri]

34. If I had a decent car, and/or lots of money, I would SO be there.

My car is too old for interstate driving, sadly.

[ray of light]

35. Can you and others see if you can rent a bus and take a bus load?

[faithnotgreed]

39. i will donate to whatever method people want that will get them there

please let me know

you may want to check in with crawford peace house (per anarchy1999) as they are coordinating a paypal account for people to donate in support of cindy also

just post a new thread or post here if anyone knows how we can best coordinate this
i know there are people who are in touch with cindy so i defer to them of course

[ray of light]

42. yeh, maybe they could post a link in their state or the GD.

But if people could donate, that might help.

PLUS...don't forget September 24th in DC and people need buses for that too.

We need to surround the Dark House and let the world know...This man's Presidency is the WORST in HISTORY!

[faithnotgreed]

53. right on and right on~

this definitely needs coordinating

spenbax wants to donate as well but as ive mentioned there are people who are in touch with cindy so i defer to them for coordination

[shadowlight]

44. People who have the cash

but don't have the time,
should sponser people who have the time, but don't have the cash.

[faithnotgreed]

52. sounds good

[mom cat]

36. Of course you are nuts! And it will take people willing to be crazy to win

this one. Go for it!

[jonnyblitz]

41. If CT was a bit closer to TX i would be there. nt

[Dylan Garcia]

43. We leave New Orleans for Crawford on Wednesday

My wife and I are bringing our seven year old daughter. She needs this lesson in true patriotism.

TIME HAS COME TODAY!

[jonnyblitz]

45. that is awesome!!

have a great trip and watch your back and stay safe!! It will be an experience you wont forget!! i think you daughter is lucky. :hi:

we look forward to hearing about it....

[TexasLady]

55. Then your seven year old

can keep my six year old company that day! Bet theyd enjoy that!

[HeeBGBz]

46. Yeah, I was telling someone about that this am

I wish I could go. If things were just a little more under my control here, I would.

[ArthurRuger]

49. I commend you all

and am thoroughly touched by the common desire to get in the arena and help her bulldog the guy.

Stuck with work and budget and 2000 miles away, I still find myself tempted to scheme as to how to get my wife, WeBeBlue, down there too. Course I haven't asked her if she'd go if there was a way, but ...

[rateyes]

47. Having used all my vacation time for the year...

and working 6 days a week, there is no way I can go...I can do other things, though. But, I hope that if you can, you will go. I'm telling you, that podunk sheriff's dept. couldn't hold back a crowd that sounds like what might show up. You could march ON THE ROAD right up to the gate---make your voice heard in the FREE SPEECH ZONE which is the United States of America.

[babsbunny]

48. I am ready to fly to Crawford!

I wanted to ask the same question. Let's Carpool!

[Dylan Garcia]

50. Condider this wisdom:

"Unexpected travel suggestions are dancing lessons from God"
- Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.

[RoyGBiv]

51. Next Weekend ...

I'm in OKC. It's about five hours away. I don't know if I could live with myself if I didn't.

[merbex]

56. I'm in MA and just told my husband about Cindy in Crawford

he just got home from working an 18 hour day(can't turn down great Sunday overttime- thanks to his union)

He heard about her vigil on the car radio

I told him I wished we could go; he said if we were economically better off we'd never be home because we could spend all our time protesting THE WORST PRESIDENT EVER

If he bags out of Texas and heads to Kennebunkport we're there!!

[Obamarama]

57. I was just checking out airfares to DFW for next weekend...

Fly down Saturday, rent a car & drive down. Over night and fly back on Sunday. Any Detroit or Chicago area DUers interested in going and sharing car rental/hotel expense? PM me!

I'm check Southwest airfares out of each city (DTW or MDW)

[Obamarama]

58. DAMN...airfares into Austin, TX are high....

Looks like I won't be flying down after all. I am 100% behind Cindy, but $731 is a bit steep for an in and out weekend trip. :-(

[yellowdogintexas]

59. Waco/Crawford is about 1/2 way between DFW & Austin

so you could try Austin, DFW, or Love Field if Southwest flies into your town.

[bobbieinok]

60. don't think W will talk to her, but if he did to stop the crowds and cover

age, I would think people should still be there

a crowd of people wanting answers where ever he goes

[seabeyond]

61. i pulled out my map and found crawford. told husband

would be an experience for the kids. kids who protested in the 60's it has been a lifetime memory. would be good for hte boys. i am closer to doing it than not. lol. take off monday or tues. just gotta be back by thurs. about an 8 hour drive