An Open Letter To Free Republic

Free Republic | 29 SEP 2004 | Old Sarge

[RedBloodedAmerican]

Hope it goes well for you. I didn't know they take people over 80. Dang! :o)

[redhead]

God bless you and your efforts. I know the Freepers will be praying for the success of your mission. Keep us posted.

Love and prayers,

Redhead

[mountainfolk]

The current wisdom John Kerry imparts to his rally audience is that Iraq has become a haven for terrorists because of our presence there. A potential recruit might question why they should join the fight if it only makes matters worse. I would say that apparently America had/has become a haven for terrorists and we weren't even at war with anyone when 911 happened. This war is keeping the terrorists occupied in the area that has bred them even tho God knows how many are in place in this country. Prayers for your success in your new job.

[GOP_Proud]

Go woth God and thank you for your service.

[timpad]

Eagles Up, old FRiend, and here's an idea.

Young people respond to good ideas briefly stated. Try this one: "When you make this commitment, you join an Army that takes to the field not for glory, not for plunder, but for the freedom of the oppressed. The US Army has liberated many millions more than it has attacked."

[Pippin]

God bless you Sarge!

[Mr. Silverback]

Thank you for your service, Sarge. Calling in the clans...

Service member needs help ping!

[spodefly]

BTTT

[conservativebabe]

Tell those young folks that their country has never needed them as much as it does now. They are fighting for our very survival against an enemy with no respect for life, liberty, or anything that we hold dear. We cannot do it without them. They are brave and will do noble work.

God bless them and you.

[doug from upland]

Godspeed, Sarge.

[BlessedByLiberty]

Thank you so much for this ping and the privilege to thank Old Sarge for his dedication and honorable service to our country.

With the wonderful Freepers like Howlin on the job, you will no doubt be kept abreast of any and all important information you will require in your new position.

God Bless You, Old Sarge as you guide these young people.

[Mo1]

God Bless you Old Sarge and if there is any research you need, just give a holler

[SevenofNine]

OHHHHHH Sarge which miltary branch you recruit you for

Rack itttt

Hey don't be suprise if you get hassle by Lib professors if you do go on college campus

[One4Indictment]

God's richest blessings to an American Patriot. Thank you for you service to our Great Nation, my friend.
God Bless Our Troops, God Bless George W. Bush, God Bless the U.S.A., and God Bless you, Old Sarge!!

[dixie sass]

"...their nation, this mightiest and best of nations, is worth their support and their service, and that there is no more honorable and noble title than United States Service Member." Somehow, I think the above quote from you will stir their pride and passion to serve.

[Inspectorette]

Howlin, thank you for the ping.

Old Sarge, thank you for your continued service to our country - Godspeed to you in this new mission. I would consider it an honor to provide whatever meager help I can.

[Eaker]

Start a ping list and put me on it. I don't know what I bring to the table but this should be a great place for a continuing education.

[Lady Jag]

Sarge, I don't know if I can help or not, but you have my support and admiration.

[dixie sass]

Cheers for Old Sarge.

[joesbucks]

Best wishes in your new assignment.

You will have to appeal to their hearts and minds. But you can't do it by cramming your ideology down their throats. You must something that appeals to them first and then has the message in a way they understand it.

I strongly believe that today's youth in general that have come from better families are more conservative than when I was a youth 30 years ago. But appear to be condescending, and they will turn you off in a moment. BS them and they will see through it. For example the war in Iraq is not going well, but it's not going to be lost. Use the fact that we need their compassion and skill to turn this into roadmap for the rest of the middle east and you'll earn their respect. Tell them that the media is hiding progress and they will turn you away.

Our conservatism is not their conservatism.