I'm now the MOST extreme liberal in Wyoming!!

[DarleenMB]

bwhahahaha. I just LOVE this. I wrote a letter to the Casper Star Tribune last week complaining (again) about Ann Coulter. The ST insists on running her "column" the same day as Molly Ivins in an attempt to look balanced. I stated in that last letter that Ann and Rush and others of their ilk appeal only to bullies and petty tyrants.

So here comes a letter today that my "poison pen" and I are back! "...still spewing (her) liberal rubbish and rancor ... as fervently as ever." this is where it gets good: "It's not easy to be the most extreme member of the hard-core little club of Wyoming residing liberals ... She's definitely the cream of the crop."

bwaqhahahahahahahahaha oh my god. This is just too funny. Now then, a good friend who is extremely active in the state Democratic party just got invited on an expense paid visit to Taiwan. Don't you think I should get to go too since I'm the "cream of the crop?"

sigh.

It's lonely out here in Repuglycan land.

[dweller]

1. DU oughta give out ribbons, or medals.

:thumbsup:

dp

[Goathead]

2. Maybe you can get togther with the other liberal in WY

and you two can take turns being the MOST extreme liberal in Wyoming. I forsee a week on, week off kind of thing. In the maritime circles that's called "hotbedding":hi:

[Pirate Smile]

3. I hope you and your poison pen stay very busy.

:hi:

[RedCloud]

4. Howdy Darleen!

I noticed how in the last presidential race Wyoming had more total votes than they did registered voters for the primaries prior to the election. Could you detect any effort to turn out every voter from Wyoming who was eligible, because it sure looks like the turnout was near 100% or even higher!

[formerrepuke]

5. You're very brave- but someone needs to hold up the middle...

..of the tent.. thank you (and welcome!)

[BlueJazz]

6. I love what Bill Maher said about Wyoming

"There's mostly two types of people in Wyoming ...Republican idiots and Republican idiots".

[mongo]

7. Congratulation!

Wear the distinction like a badge of honor.

[tech3149]

8. You deserve a medal soooo

I made one just for you

[Rainbowreflect]

9. Congratulations, you must be so proud.

[Abies]

10. Hi Darleen

I wrote letters to the CST from time to time. It is probably one of the most enjoyable and weird forums in the state. If one ever wants to see knuckle-dragging right-wingers at their finest, that is the place to go.

I was never called the most extreme liberal in Wyoming, though. You should be congratulated and complimented on your accomplishment.:headbang:

[DarleenMB]

13. Thank you, thank you...

:evilgrin:

Loved the medal, will print it out and put it on a tshirt.

Ah the joys of living in a backwater. What I really liked about this clown's letter was he was actually wondering where I'd been!!! A fan base. Hoo boy, do you suppose this is how coultergeist got her start? Maybe if I piss off enough people in Wyoming I, too, could be a multimillionaire.

Oh well, a girl can dream.

Um, I didn't know about the voter turnout (shame faced). I figure I vote here in this state just because it's right, not because my vote counts.

What' truly hilarious is the fact that DH and I were, once upon a time in our innocent youth, both (GASP!!!) registered repuglycans!! Having seen the error of our ways 25 years ago we went independent and would have been happy to stay that way until last year when I finally had enough and marched down to the court house and told them to "MAKE ME A DEMOCRAT!"

So now here is this clown calling me a wild eyed liberal. And your point, sir? bwahahaha.

Sorry. This really has made my day. I'm going to have a tshirt made up with "CAUTION" on the back done in big, black, block letters. On the front I want it to read "Wild Eyed Liberal at work" with a graphic of spiky, purple hair and big deranged looking eyeballs.

Oh, I'm having too much fun with this.

[KharmaTrain]

11. Is There Any Party Building Going On?

I'm sick of states like this being the butt of Democratic jokes. We dismiss them since they seem so out of reach for Democrats, but here's a person who is one of us and i'm certain there are more. Now does the Democratic party?

I'm curious what's happening as far as any progress Democrats are making in Wyoming and far west states...it could be a soft underbelly for the GOOP as they've been so obsessed with sucking up to the Billy-Bob Nascars in the South and taking the western part of their coalition for granted.

I'd love to learn about a campaign in this or any similar area that is trying to get organized...and kick in a couple bucks to show my support.

Cheers!

[Strelnikov_]

12. "Cream Of The Crop" Congratulations

Sounds like what you are saying is starting to get them questioning themselves.

[applegrove]

14. Group hug!!

:grouphug:

[diamond14]

15. LINK to more WY liberals: STAND UP FOR PEACE WYOMING

hope you join these people, if you haven't already...they'd LOVE to know about your letter, since you are the "cream of the crop"

STAND UP FOR PEACE WYOMING
http://www.sufpw.org/

These PROUD Wyoming Patriots were the FIRST to protest dick cheney when he dared to speak at his alma mater....
they did a DIE-in for dick



They made a BANNER and took it to NYC...everyone SIGNED IT...







they're BRAVE too



and HARDY

[Blue Gardener]

16. Welcome to DU DarleenMB!

And congratulations on your new title!

[Beaverhausen]

17. Congratulations!

:yourock:

[katinmn]

18. Good job, Darleen!

:yourock:

There are others in your area that share your views. They've just been afraid to speak up. Maybe you're encouraging them.

[diamond14]

19. don't be lonely....LOOK at these LIBERAL groups in WY....(LINKS)

link from the STAND UP FOR PEACE WYOMING web site
http://www.sufpw.org/


link to other PEACE groups in Wyoming (code word: PEACE = liberals and Democrats and activists in the Democratic Party of Wyoming)...if you go directly to this link, you'll find all the phones/emails for these people...they'll all enjoy your NEW award as the 'cream of the crop'....but I'll bet some of these Wyoming people could give you a run for your money...
http://www.sufpw.org/wyoming_groups.htm


Casper, WY

Jeff Hochstatter would like to hear from anyone in or around Casper who would be interested in organizing some events.



Cheyenne, WY

Cheyenne has hosted several demonstrations and vigils but has no organized group.



Wyoming Veterans For Peace

Douglas, WY

Sissy Goodwin

WY Veterans for Peace has organized several demonstrations in Casper.



War on Iraq Protest

Gillette, WY

Tegan Bunsu & Thomas Stanley, "two of the best" 9th grade students at Twin Spruce Junior High, according to the principal, walked out of classes on Monday, March 17, 2003. They stood in the cold rain for half an hour holding signs saying "Oil vs. Lives. You Decide" and "War is Terrorism Too." For their disobedience, they will have to spend two hours in detention, the first of their academic careers.



Flower of our Youth Art Display

Greybull, WY

Karyne Dunbar, an art teacher at Greybull High School, has created this thought-provoking piece to remind people of the costs of war. Karyne works with groups to make this piece available for display throughout the country. If you would be interested in displaying it, drop her a note.

Jackson Hole Peace

Jackson, WY

Steve Gil

Jackson Hole Peace Community
[e-mail]


A Women in Black Standing for Peace vigil, organized by Polly Wakeman and Jen Fuller, is held on the SW corner of the town square every Monday at noon for half an hour. You can also "Ski For Peace" thanks to Jackson Hole Peace and support Doctors Without Borders at the same time.




Lander, WY

Weekly vigils were held in Lander during the run-up to the war in 2003. Although the group is no longer active, Lander still has a core of people working for peace and justice.



Laramie, WY

Stand Up for Peace! You've found us. Check the main page of the website for upcoming activities.
http://www.sufpw.org



Lusk, WY

Retired Col. Thomas Bleming has organized several demonstrations in Casper and is active in the antiwar movement in Wyoming. Unfortunately, he is not online.




Rock Springs, WY

Rock Springs joined the Global Vigil on Sunday, March 16, 2003 with an event at the college attended by about 100. For more information about possible future events in Rock Springs, contact Adrienne Vetter.



Sheridan Peacemakers

Sheridan, WY
Joan Borst
We hope to provide a supportive climate for people who are concerned about the war with Iraq. Through a variety of actions we want to urge the community to continue an open dialogue.



South Dakota Peace & Justice Chapter

Jerry Bloomer

P.O. Box 405, Watertown SD 57201

Also, Hot Springs Chapter of South Dakota Peace & Justice Center. "We have been protesting the Bush war since last autumn (2002), with 2 demonstrations at Mt. Rushmore National Monument and several walks and gatherings in Rapid City. These are on going."




Freedom Enterprises
Wheatland, WY
Sidney & Catherine Bailey

Fledging organization nesting in hostile territory. Needs as much help and support as possible.



Wind River Indian Reservation

A group of Eastern Shoshone Peacekeepers have put up a very interesting website talking about efforts to heal the earth. (May 2004) http://www.chiron-communications.com/communique%209-2.html

[DarleenMB]

20. Thanks!

I'm a member of Joan Borst's group. Didn't think to email her about this, guess I'd better get on it.

[Change has come]

21. Kick

Great Job Darleen and Welcome! I'm formerly from Lander. I miss reading the CST letters to the editor. Note to all DUers...Remember the pockets of resistance in every red Town,County and State. WE want democracy too.

[Jack Rabbit]

22. That could have been written by AC herself

Are all Wyoming Republicans that dumb?

[Kipepeo]

23. Keep writing Darlene...and get some of your friends to do so too

so you won't be the only local queen of the liberals. There needs to be more competition. :)

It is lonely in blue-land now too. Not enough people who care in either part of the country. I hope to see a lot of folks at the protests tomorrow though.

[Cleita]

24. Why does your local paper think that running Ann Coulter

against Molly Ivins is fair and balanced? Molly researches her articles and is a real journalist with decades of experience. Ann talks out of her skinny ass. She can't back a single statement she makes, especially since everything she says are mostly ad hominem attacks and disinformation. If they want to run a conservative journalist on the same level as Molly Ivins, they are going to have to do better. However, they are going to have a hard time finding an honest, conservative journalist, with the same credentials Molly has, these days.