Cindy Sheehan arrested before SOTU

irishgrl · #1 01-31-2006, 09:13 PM

Tuesday, January 31

Tuesday, January 31, 2006; Posted: 9:03 p.m. EST (02:03 GMT)

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Peace activist Sheehan arrested before Bush's State of the Union

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Cindy Sheehan, the vocal anti-war activist whose son was killed in the Iraq war, was arrested Tuesday night on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol, shortly before President Bush was to deliver his State of the Union address, U.S. Capitol Police said.

A senior House official said Sheehan was seated in the House chamber when she unfolded an anti-war banner and was apprehended. This official said she was taken for questioning for about an hour in a separate area of the House.

"She was arrested within the Capitol complex," a Capitol Hill officer told CNN.

Sheehan had been invited to attend the speech as a guest of Rep. Lynn Woolsey, D-Calif., who has called for a withdrawal for Iraq and supported legislation for a Department of Peace. (Posted 9:03 p.m.)

http://www.cnn.com/2006/US/01/31/tuesday/index.html

dissention · #2 01-31-2006, 09:15 PM

Because of a banner? That's America for you.

Richard B · #3 01-31-2006, 09:21 PM

That's pathetic. I'm sure Bush squirmed to know she was a guest. Another BOR squashed.

Why bother even with the SOTU? I don't want to hear or see him move his lips. Can't we just get the transcript emailed or posted? Can't the camera just shoot the teleprompter?

The Bush minions will applaud and cheer.

Meanwhile...I need to use the bathroom.

ontheEdgeof17 · #4 01-31-2006, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Richard B

The Bush minions will applaud and cheer.

Meanwhile...I need to use the bathroom.

Yes, we, as Americans, are addicted to oil.

I saw that headline and decided not to watch his blubbering speech.

jannieC · #5 01-31-2006, 09:30 PM

They announced that she was being "detained" but not arrested.

I can't watch this anymore. I wish they would do away with the constant applause- it's so distracting and time consuming. But, I know, this is his big night to feel popular and liked.

estranged4life · #6 01-31-2006, 09:41 PM

The following seems appropriate (Would make this SOTU more enjoyable):

BombaySapphire3 · #7 01-31-2006, 09:41 PM

I was going to go down to Union Square to the protest. but alas have a touch of the flu.I'm listening to his droning speech but can't bring myself to look at his smirking .lying mug.If he had even a modicum of class or cojones he would have let Cindy in and finally answered her question.

Serrart · #8 01-31-2006, 09:47 PM

I agree, it's pathetic and would cause a even bigger media backlash IMO.

What a big boy he is.

Romy

SuzeQuze · #9 02-01-2006, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by ontheEdgeof17

Yes, we, as Americans, are addicted to oil.

Omigod, I just realized that was a quote of his because Maddow just played it.

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Originally Posted by ontheEdgeof17

I saw that headline and decided not to watch his blubbering speech.

I am just hearing this about Sheehan. I tried to watch that speech 5x and could not do it. I just kept thinking, "That's a lie." regarding every word coming out of his mouth. I just don't believe anything he says.

DavidMn · #10 02-02-2006, 08:53 PM

I know I'm a bit late here, but I fail to understand why this woman is perceived to be such a threat.