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Code Pink member collapses in Liebermans office

A member of the anti-war group Code Pink who had staged a hunger strike in order to force a meeting with Sen. Joe Lieberman (D-Conn.) on his stance on Iran collapsed in the senators office Thursday.

Leslie Angeline, who had recently traveled to Iran, wanted to discuss the senators remarks from earlier this month that indicate he would support a limited air strike on the country.

The 50-year-old woman launched a hunger strike to get a face-to-face meeting with Lieberman but was repeatedly rebuffed, according to Code Pink. However, Lieberman's staff has met with her on the issue.

Angeline was 10 days into her hunger strike and had lived off of clear liquids, according to Code Pink member Medea Benjamin. At one time she was granted a meeting, but the face-to-face was canceled by Liebermans office, the group said.

Angeline is being treated for dehydration at George Washington University hospital.
Liebermans office could not be reached for comment.

Posted by Delphi 2007-06-28 15:49|| || Front Page|| [11136 views ] Top

#1 "Angeline was 10 days into her hunger strike and had lived off of clear liquids..."

Lol! Like when I had my colonosopy? That is not a hunger strike. Perhaps it is just a "comfort strike."

Posted by Mark E. 2007-06-28 16:31|| 2007-06-28 16:31|| Front Page Top

#2 The main things with a hunger strike are

A. People have to know about it

B. People have to give a shit about it

Bobby Sands, you're not, honey...

Posted by tu3031 2007-06-28 16:33|| 2007-06-28 16:33|| Front Page Top

#3 For her efforts, Lieberman should send her a box of Omaha Steaks.

Posted by ed 2007-06-28 16:53|| 2007-06-28 16:53|| Front Page Top

#4 Isnt Sheehag on a hunger strike? Maybe she could give this woman some tips on fasting?

Posted by Cyber Sarge 2007-06-28 19:01|| 2007-06-28 19:01|| Front Page Top

#5 Yeah, sheehag said she was getting by on jamba juice during her "hunger strike" because she "needed the protein..." These assholes are on a conscious thought strike, and they're very good at it...

Posted by M. Murcek">M. Murcek 2007-06-28 19:26|| 2007-06-28 19:26|| Front Page Top

#6 He should be scolded for rewarding childish behavior. Next time, I'm they're gonna hold their breath. That'll get'em in no time.

Posted by Mike N. 2007-06-28 20:13|| 2007-06-28 20:13|| Front Page Top

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