You didn't hear it from me but a lot of it has to do with fund raising by these groups who just want a little more media attention.
-Rudey
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Originally posted by AKA_Monet
Yeah it's the BBC. but they do have some valid views on this issue:
US anti-war movement gains steam
By Adam Brookes
BBC News, Washington
Cindy Sheehan's roadside protest outside President Bush's ranch has rallied America's anti-war movement.
Cindy Sheehan has become the focus for the anti-war movement
It has also attracted a posse of experienced activists and advisers who sense political advantage to be gained.
And it has stoked conservative rage.
Frank J Murray, writing in the Washington Times, called Ms Sheehan "the poster child for surrender".
It's worth remembering that we are in the middle of August.
Congress is in recess.
News is slow.
The president is at his ranch.
And the White House reporters assigned to sit out the summer in sun-blistered Texas are no doubt grateful for the Cindy Sheehan story unfolding under their noses.
The rest: BBC...
and here's an answer to your question Rudey:
Liberal Groups...
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