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President Bush marked Veteran's Day Friday by dedicating the new National Museum of the Marine Corps and by bestowing the country's highest military honor posthumously on a Marine from New York who saved the lives of two other Marines by throwing himself onto a live grenade. "As long as we have Marines like Cpl. Dunham, America will never fear for her liberty," Bush said about Cpl. Jason L. Dunham, who died from wounds he received near Husaybah, Iraq, in April 2004 after engaging in hand-to-hand combat with an insurgent. "As long as we have this fine museum, America will never...

COMEDIANS ON KERRY: "The White House begun airing their TV commercials to re-elect the president, and the John Kerry campaign is condemning his use of 9/11 in the ads. He said, it is unconscionable to use the tragic memory of a war in order to get elected, unless of course, it's the Vietnam War." - Jay Leno "John Kerry has promised to take this country back from the wealthy. Who better than the guy worth $700 million to take the country back? See, he knows how the wealthy think. He can spy on them at his country club, at his...

Military Times Poll Today's Military: Right, Republican And Principled By Gordon Trowbridge, Times Staff Writer Who do you think has higher moral values? Members of the U.S. military -- 66%, U.S. civilians -- 2%, Both have about the same standard -- 31% The 2003 Military Times Poll reveals a military more conservative, more Republican, and one that considers itself to be morally superior to the nation its serves. The figures add fuel to a debate, ongoing since at least the end of the Vietnam War, over whether there is a gap in attitudes between America and its military and whether...

Our neighbor, who always gives us a cooked ham early every Christmas morning, just brought over a 9 lb goose. Did a Google search - lots of recipes - looking for a traditional Christmas way of preparing this bird. We are having a late dinner - 6 PM. What is the best way to cook a goose?

BAHGDAD, Iraq, Dec. 24, 2003 – He's opened the canals that supply water to farmers across southern Baghdad, provided a medical clinic to an isolated community, and given new schoolbooks to young Iraqi children. But more importantly, he is giving his soldiers the chance to make a difference for the Iraqi people. Col. John Huntley, 414th Civil Affairs Battalion commander, a 21-year Army veteran and New York state veterinarian, said being a soldier in Iraq is the best place to make a difference in the world today. "We are working in a way to help the Iraqi people here, and...

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18, 2003 – Iraqi citizens are volunteering in record numbers to serve in the country's new security services since the Dec. 13 capture of deposed dictator Saddam Hussein, with the largest concentration of volunteers coming from the area around Saddam's hometown of Tikrit, coalition officials said today. In a Baghdad, press conference, Coalition Provisional Authority spokesman Dan Senor – while cautioning that it's too early to label it as a steady trend – said a "record spike" in volunteers for service in the Iraqi Civil Defense Corps took place the day after Saddam's capture was announced. "I qualify...

FWD E-Mail: Please find attached information regarding the disappearance of a 17 yr old Loudon county girl. My husband, Jim, works with Christa's father. This is the second case of a disappearing 17 year old girl that we have become aware of in the last 4 days. In both cases, the girl's car was found with the keys in the ignition. The 2nd girl's father works with a friend of ours and she was a local (Columbia area) girl. Her body was found in a ravine not too far from her car. The car was found in a turn lane...

Almighty Father, whose command is over all and whose love never fails, make me aware of Thy presence and obedient to Thy will. Keep me true to my best self, guarding me against dishonesty in purpose and deed and helping me to live so that I can face my fellow Marines, my loved ones and Thee without shame or fear. Protect my family. Give me the will to do the work of a Marine and to accept my share of responsibilities with vigor and enthusiasm. Grant me the courage to be proficient in my daily performance. Keep me loyal and...

C-SPAN just contacted Kristinn at work - they will be covering the Patriots Rally II on Saturday. It is very important that we are out there in force displaying our support to our Country's efforts in the War on Terrorism. Thanks, and see you all there! EAGLES UP!

Yea, its just another Internet poll but right now it only has a 46% approval for the President and a 48% disapproval. The DU crowd has a link and apparently is voting at the TROA site - as a retired Marine this irks me a bit. The poll is open.

Breaking News - maybe not, but the double speak and standards deserve a close examination - my comments follow the following Arab News article: RIYADH, 20 October — Saudi students already residing in the United States have been informed by the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia that they need to visit immigration centers in their state to be fingerprinted and interviewed, a source told Arab News yesterday. A circular has been sent to all Saudi students by the Cultural Mission of the Saudi Embassy which states that, according to new US laws, they are required to visit their nearest immigration...

As with so many hearts, grief enveloped mine on that fateful day of Sept. 11. Grief for the unwarranted loss of so many innocent lives. Human beings who through their abrupt death would be totally unaware of the pain and emptiness they would leave behind in the hearts of families and friends. But scarcely had my grief begun to process itself through, that lines were hastily drawn in the sand. “You’re with us or without us,” bellowed George W. Bush, president of the United States of America. “This is a crusade” was the rhetoric that followed soon after. He went...

LONDON, 20 October — The BBC correspondent who "liberated Kabul", John Simpson, has attacked "gonzo" journalists who are cheerleading the world to war. Simpson, the veteran world affairs editor of the BBC, who was smuggled into Afghanistan in an extra large burka and admitted he "got a bit carried away" when he strode into Kabul ahead of Northern Alliance fighters, was withering in his criticism of US news networks. He reserved most of his derision for Rupert Murdoch’s Fox News channel, which has now overtaken CNN in the United States, and its star reporter, Geraldo Rivera, the man it bills...

The D.C. Chapter of Free Republic invites all FReepers and lurkers in good standing, as well as their friends and families, to join us in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, October 26, 2002 for the Patriots Rally for America II. As the United States prepares to take the next step in the war on terrorism, we will be gathering to show support for our troops, America and to serve as a patriotic counter-point to the anti-American leftists who will be holding an "anti-war" rally and march the same day in D.C. The "anti-war" rally, organized by International ANSWER, will be...

Push 'em Back, Push 'em Back, Waaaay Back! The Democratic National Committee's "Every Vote Counts" celebration Wednesday felt a lot like a high school pep rally before the big game. The opposing team: a handful of Republican protesters outside the Warner Theatre. The star quarterback: former president Bill Clinton. The principal: DNC chair Terry McAuliffe...... - - - - This is an excerpt - see link - Page C3 Style Section

Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. accused his Democratic opponent yesterday of trying to capitalize on the fear that has seeped into the Washington suburbs since the serial killings began, but Kathleen Kennedy Townsend responded that the congressman was trying to deflect attention from his own pro-gun record. Campaigning in Prince George's County yesterday, the location of one of the sniper shootings, Ehrlich said Townsend's latest television ad, which includes an image of assault weapons, was inflammatory. The commercial - which began running in the Washington suburbs late last week - points out the Republican congressman's gun control votes.

WASHINGTON — As frustrated authorities try to close in on the sniper who's been randomly murdering Washington-area residents, a complex interplay has emerged among the perpetrator, police and press. The sniper has been responding to police pronouncements in ways that are both respectful and taunting. It seems he has adjusted his tactics in defiance of police statements and strategy — a pattern of behavior that experts believe could help lead to his capture. When police noted that the sniper strikes during rush hour, he picked off his next victim at 9:15 p.m. When police began discussing the "geographical profile" of...

ROCKVILLE, Md. (AP) _ Investigators hunting a sniper responsible for 10 attacks released their first wanted poster _ composite images of a white box truck _ after authorities confirmed Saturday that an eighth death was linked to the killer. The images are the first of any kind to be released in association with a killer who has been stalking suburban Washington areas and targeting victims apparently at random. More than a week after the shootings began, a massive task force of county, state and federal officers still won't say if they know who they're looking for, or even if the...

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Update and a Call to Action - June 1st in New York City:Amherst, MA November 11th, 2001: War on Terrorism Gets OK From Liberal Amherst - Washington TimesNovember 11th, 2001: Two Groups Had Words Over War - Union News-Sunday RepublicanNovember 11th, 2001: FReepers Attend Amherst Veteran's Day Rally, Confront Peace Nazis - Free Republic ReportAustin, TXOctober 28th, 2001: Operation Infinite FReep: Heart of Texas Report - Free Republic ReportOctober 28th, 2001: Operation Infinite FReep: Heart of Texas Report II - Free Republic ReportOctober 31, 2001: Pro-war Rally Draws Counterprotests - The Daily TexanNovember 14th, 2001: Rally Draws Support/Protests - The...