The ***OFFICIAL*** Weekend Singles' Thread -- Remembering/Honoring the Gipper (June 9-11, 2006)

DollyCali & All the Singles at FRee Republic | June 9, 2006 | DollyCali

[DollyCali]

“Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don't have that problem. Ronald Reagan, 1985

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Government is like a baby. An alimentary canal with a big appetite at one end and no sense of responsibility at the other. Saturday Evening Post, 1965

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“Trust, but verify“

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Abortion is advocated only by persons who have themselves been born.

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Above all, we must realize that no arsenal, or no weapon in the arsenals of the world, is so formidable as the will and moral courage of free men and women. It is a weapon our adversaries in today's world do not have.

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Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children's children what it was once like in the United States where men were free.

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Politics is supposed to be the second oldest profession. I have come to realize that it bears a very close resemblance to the first.

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I have left orders to be awakened at any time in case of national emergency, even if I'm in a cabinet meeting.

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"Here's my strategy on the Cold War:

We win, they lose."

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"The trouble with our liberal friends is not that they're ignorant: It's just that they know so much that isn't so."

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"Of the four wars in my lifetime none came about because the U.S. was too strong."

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"I have wondered at times about what the Ten Commandment's would have looked like if Moses had run them through the U.S. Congress."

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"The taxpayer: That's someone who works for the federal government but doesn't have to take the civil service examination."

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"If we ever forget that we're one nation under God, then we will be a nation gone under."

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"The nearest thing to eternal life we will ever see on this earth is a government program."

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"Government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it."

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"Politics is not a bad profession. If you succeed there are many rewards, if you disgrace yourself you can always write a book."

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"No arsenal, or no weapon in the arsenals of the world, is so formidable as the will and moral courage of free men and women.

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"A state is nothing more than a reflection of its citizens; the more decent the citizens, the more decent the state. If you practice a religion, whether you're Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, or guided by some other faith, then your private life will be influenced by a sense of moral obligation, and so, too, will your public life. One affects the other. The churches of America do not exist by the grace of the state; the churches of America are not mere citizens of the state. The churches of America exist apart; they have their own vantage point; their own authority. Religion is its own realm; it makes its own claims. We establish no religion in this country, nor will we ever. We command no worship. We mandate no belief. But we poison our society when we remove its theological underpinnings. We court corruption when we leave it bereft of belief. All are free to believe or not believe; all are free to practice a faith or not. But those who believe must be free to speak of and act on their belief, to apply moral teaching to public questions“

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The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, 'I'm from the government and I'm here to help.'

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Thomas Jefferson once said, 'We should never judge a president by his age, only by his works.' And ever since he told me that, I stopped worrying.

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Entrepreneurs and their small enterprises are responsible for almost all the economic growth in the United States.

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My fellow Americans, I am pleased to tell you I just signed legislation which outlaws Russia forever. The bombing begins in five minutes.Ronald Reagan, Said during a radio microphone test, 1984

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Reagan was president of the United States of America from 1981 until 1989. He was the 40th person to serve as president. He died June 5, 2004 in Los Angeles. He was 93-years-old.

Reagan was the oldest person to serve as president. He was 69 when he took office. Reagan was elected to a four-year term in 1980. He defeated Jimmy Carter in that election. Carter was seeking a second term as president.

Reagan won re-election in 1984. He defeated Walter Mondale for a second term. Carter and Mondale were Democrats. Reagan was a Republican. He was elected governor of California in 1966 and 1970. He made us all chuckle when in presidential debates when questioned about the age of a president & responded he did NOT want to make the youth of his opponent an issue in the campaign.

Before entering politics, Reagan was a movie actor. He also served as president of the actors' union.

As the years passed, Reagan became more conservative. He switched from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party in 1962.

Reagan was often called "the Great Communicator." Even people who did not like Reagan agreed that he was good at giving speeches. The president also was said to have a good sense of humor.

Reagan said the nation needed to be ready to fight the Soviet Union and is considered influential in the break apart of the Union. The Soviet Union was a group of nations in Eastern Europe and Asia. Russia was the most powerful of the countries in the Soviet Union.

Reagan's health gradually grew worse in the last 10 years of his life.. He told the world in 1994 that he was suffering from Alzheimer's disease. Reagan’s wife, Nancy, spoke for him after his condition worsened. Reagan was not seen in public in recent years.

Nancy Reagan said in May of 2004 that Alzheimer's had taken her husband "to a distant place where I can no longer reach him." Reagan died of pneumonia. But the lung condition was a complication of Alzheimer's Disease.

Reagan was given a State funeral that was 10 years in the planning. Thousands filed past his coffin in California and in Washington, D.C. His funeral was attended by heads of State and former heads of State, including Margaret Thatcher, former Prime Minister of Great Britain.

Reagan was laid to rest in Simi Valley, California.

[Maximus_Ridiculousness]

You still around? I am crashing at my puter. I will be up for another 5 min. or so.

[pcottraux]

Just sent you an e-mail. I'm betting you're already gone though.

[DollyCali]

VERY HANDSOME man! I misunderstood what you had written.sorry. Thanks again for posting those great pix!

[DollyCali]

[rightwingintelligentsia]

Thanks, Dolly. That's a great note on which to start my Sunday--have a wonderful day!!

[DollyCali]

you are welcome. It is so funny that the entire Gospel message can be found in the simple child's song. Gotta get busy. Lots to do before church. Catch you later. Will prolly be pinging early again as I have a concert tonight. I have been the WORSE hostess this weekend. Just disappearing each night!

Later

[The Mayor]

June 11, 2006

Why He’s So Special

READ: John 1:1-14

I and My Father are one. —John 10:30

Some pretty good people have founded religions over the centuries. One religious leader spent a good portion of his life trying to find truth—an admirable quest.

Another religious leader was a teacher and a civil servant who drew up an honor code for his people—a respectable venture.

No matter how good any originators of world religions may have been, they cannot in any way compare with the founder of Christianity. The major reason is simply this: They are all in the category of “good men,” while Jesus is in a category by Himself—the God-man.

Jesus alone is Immanuel (God with us; Matthew 1:23), the Living Word (John 1:14), the Savior (Luke 2:11), and the Messiah (John 1:41). Only Jesus could truthfully assert His equality with His heavenly Father. “I and my Father are one,” He said (John 10:30). Only Jesus’ words are divine. His life was the only perfect one. Only Jesus’ death and resurrection provide life everlasting.

Jesus is unique in all the world. He alone is worthy of our worship, adoration, and awe. He alone is the perfect Man. The divine One. The provider of salvation. Don’t settle for anything—or anyone—less.

  —Dave Branon

Not all roads lead to God,
As many people claim;
There’s only one true way—
Christ Jesus is His name.  —Sper

Only Jesus can erase mankind’s guilt.

Bible in One Year: Bible in One Year:   Ezra 1-2; John 19:23-42

[prairiebreeze]

How come conservatives always looks so wholesome, friendly and well-grounded? Oh yeah, they are. :^)

Bump and thanks for the pix Dolly!

[The Mayor]

A basketball in my hands is worth about $19. A
basketball in Michael Jordan's hands is worth about $33 million.
A baseball in my hands is worth about $6. A
baseball in Mark McGuire's hands is worth $19 million.
A tennis racket is useless in my hands. A
tennis racket in Venus Williams' hands is a championship winning device.
A rod in my hands will keep away a wild animal. A rod in Moses'
hands will part the mighty sea.
A sling shot in my hands is a kid's toy
A sling shot in David's hand is a mighty weapon.
Two fish and 5 loaves of bread in my hands is a couple of fish
sandwiches. Two fish and 5 loaves of bread in God's hands will feed
thousands.
Nails in my hands might produce a birdhouse. Nails in Jesus
Christ's hands will produce salvation for the entire world. It depends
whose hands it's in.
As you see now it depends whose hands it's in. So put your
concerns, your worries, your fears, your hopes, your dreams, your
families and your relationships in God's hands because... It depends
whose hands it's in.
This message is now in your hands.
What will YOU do with it?
It Depends on Whose hand it's in !

America!
God shed your grace on thee

[DollyCali]

you're welcome . maybe you can share the link w/daughter.. is she a FReeper "yet"?

I recall she is single & college student. We have quite a few that age here & some of us OTD..

[DollyCali]

I really, REALLY REALLY like that Rus. Thank you.. and also appreciate the Cuppa & devotional this AM. I am off.. running late(what else is new) and not really prepared (again, what else is new). Just doggone it when I have a dozen things to do at once in a short time frame(and FReep instead?)

[DollyCali]

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Early Ping again.. going to outdoor concert. Folks don't get dismayed if attendance is sparse on thread.. that means we are OUT & DOING THINGS! That is the way it should be. It is summer (well sort of) and things are busier in summer. We can all check in now & then to say hi & if in for night chat as time permits. When you visit, tell us what is going on so we can all have an update. This isn't IM where we all have to be there at same time anyway.. it is nice/fun now & then but will be the exception more than the rule.



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[Rca2000]

This was beautiful. and SO right on!!

[Rca2000]

I found over 500 dollars on the way to church today!!

Well, not in cash. Instead it was in the form of a Mcintosh MC-60 amplifier, that WILL be worth that much and probably more. It had been tossed out by someone who apparently had moved, along with several old tv's none of which were worth getting.

Now, it is here at the house. Soon, someone else, some collector will most likely be the owner. In return, I will acquire a laptop, late 50's color tv, or just plain old mullah. Of course, I will give God back his portion, as I ALWAYS Do, every Sunday. I am one of a few consistent tithers at my church as is my sister and mother.

It does go to show that you CANNOT outgive the Lord!!

[Hoodlum91]

Good evening all! Checking in briefly. It's been a whirl wind weekend. Boston yesterday, Salem today, Boston again tomorrow. Wow.

btw - everything's going great!

[pcottraux]

Hello, friends!

[AFPhys]

What a really neat concept.

I will remember and save this verse.

[AFPhys]

My daughter and I just read this.

It served as the end of our bedtime prayers.

Thank you.

[The Mayor]

That is Great!

A friend from Church sent it to me, I just had to share.
I am so glad you liked it.

[The Mayor]

Seems alot of people really enjoyed it as I did.