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HUMAN EVENTS Names Its Man of the Year: John O'Neill
Human Events Online ^ | Dec 23, 2004 | Sean Hannity

Posted on 12/23/2004 10:28:20 AM PST by mumzie

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To: sasportas
Comparing the Swift Vets to William Wallace is an excellent comparison:

O'Neil and the swifties rate right up there with the greatest patriots of our country, in my opinion. I truly admire and respect these great men. They are the William Wallace bravehearts of our day.

41 posted on 12/23/2004 1:30:36 PM PST by Grampa Dave (Rummy Phobia is the new mental disorder of the left. It is similiar to Hate GW Syndrome!)
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To: Grampa Dave; mumzie

A well deserved award....


42 posted on 12/23/2004 1:33:09 PM PST by Ernest_at_the_Beach (A Proud member of Free Republic ~~The New Face of the Fourth Estate since 1996.)
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To: Seeking the truth; Interesting Times; Grampa Dave; mumzie
It is a damnable shame that most Freepers have no idea of your contribution to the Swiftvets.

Yes, I am afraid I am one of those..... so little time.

But anyone that had a hand in helping John O'Neill and the SwiftVets is owned considerable gratitude....THANKS!!!

43 posted on 12/23/2004 1:38:32 PM PST by Ernest_at_the_Beach (A Proud member of Free Republic ~~The New Face of the Fourth Estate since 1996.)
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To: mumzie

John O'Neil for Attorney General......


44 posted on 12/23/2004 1:55:41 PM PST by reagandemocrat
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To: Interesting Times; mumzie; PhilDragoo; Liz; onyx; Happy2BMe; potlatch; devolve; MEG33; ...
Thanks, I.T. Good news!

45 posted on 12/23/2004 2:57:08 PM PST by MeekOneGOP (There is only one GOOD 'RAT: one that has been voted OUT of POWER !! Straight ticket GOP! ©)
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To: Interesting Times
Congrats to our hero, John O'Neill.

You should have been first runner-up, Scott, for the amazing amount of work you did......including your Winter Soldier website which coordinated vets and information all over the country in the effort to expose the pathetic Lurch.

When there's a major job to be done, look for a knowledgeable freeper to fill it, and do the job well.

Leni

46 posted on 12/23/2004 3:17:22 PM PST by MinuteGal
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To: Grampa Dave; MeekOneGOP; Interesting Times; Chieftain; Mia T; PhilDragoo; Happy2BMe; ntnychik; ...


 What would William Wallace say? 



 Long version of William Wallace audio 


47 posted on 12/23/2004 3:25:47 PM PST by devolve (http://pro.lookingat.us/ElvisChristmas.html http://pro.lookingat.us/TheKing.html)
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To: mumzie

God bless John O'Neill and all the Swift Boat Vets!

John O'Neill exemplifies character, integrity and honor and I'm proud he's on our side! If you're reading sir, please accept my humble gratitude, and the best wishes from a grateful nation.


48 posted on 12/23/2004 4:11:12 PM PST by Humidston (http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1282122/posts - Blood on the Potomac!)
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To: mumzie

It is so refreshing to see truth win out once in a while.

I will never forget The Swift Boat Vets. I swore that I would renounce my citizenship and leave the country should a traitor become Commander in Chief.

God Bless the Swift Boat Vets.


49 posted on 12/23/2004 4:25:33 PM PST by Dont_Tread_On_Me_888 (John Kerry--three fake Purple Hearts. George Bush--one real heart of gold.)
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To: Interesting Times; ALOHA RONNIE; mhking; Vets_Husband_and_Wife; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; ...

"In the end, no amount of liberal propaganda could negate the plain facts assembled by O'Neill. All the slights, tantrums and tirades of the liberal media couldn't besmirch O'Neill's integrity. His efforts helped turn the tide of the presidential election.

For O'Neill, just as important was defending the honor of his fellow veterans. "For more than 30 years, most Vietnam veterans kept silent as we were maligned as misfits, drug addicts, and baby killers. Now that a key creator of that poisonous image is seeking the presidency we have resolved to end our silence," wrote the Swift Boat Vets on their website. The veterans finally won.

John O'Neill's life, in its quiet dignity, is far more representative of Vietnam veterans than Kerry's riches-to-power story. It is O'Neill--not Kerry and the anti-Vietnam War protesters--who speaks for the lives of the hundreds of thousands of veterans who came home from Vietnam, having served their country honorably.

Honorable and Just."
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50 posted on 12/23/2004 4:37:11 PM PST by JLO
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2004's JOHN O'NEILL =


1971's JOHN O'NEILL


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51 posted on 12/23/2004 4:40:04 PM PST by ALOHA RONNIE ("ALOHA RONNIE" Guyer/Veteran-"WE WERE SOLDIERS" Battle of IA DRANG-1965 http://www.lzxray.comi)
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To: Seeking the truth; Interesting Times; All

"Thanks Scott...and to think you were able to work with O'Neill, Corsi and the rest of the Swiftvets for all those months.

It is a damnable shame that most Freepers have no idea of your contribution to the Swiftvets."
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I'm envious that I don't know any of them personally. Some Freepers know what's up behind scenes.

All I can say, is God love them all!! Maybe most Freepers don't understand the connection that Interesting Times has in all of this, but he sure got the word out around here! And other Freepers read around more and know he contributed MAJORLY. (sp?)


52 posted on 12/23/2004 5:07:40 PM PST by JLO
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53 posted on 12/23/2004 5:19:04 PM PST by MeekOneGOP (There is only one GOOD 'RAT: one that has been voted OUT of POWER !! Straight ticket GOP! ©)
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To: Seeking the truth; MinuteGal
Thanks guys. John O'Neill was the tip of the SwiftVets spear, and this award is richly deserved. It was a privilege to work with John, Jerry, Admiral Hoffmann, Carlton Sherwood, Larry Bailey and the rest on what turned out to be a pivotal effort. I wouldn't trade that for anything.

"For more than 30 years, most Vietnam veterans kept silent as we were maligned as misfits, drug addicts, and baby killers. Now that a key creator of that poisonous image is seeking the presidency we have resolved to end our silence," wrote the Swift Boat Vets on their website.

I wrote that one...

54 posted on 12/23/2004 5:30:24 PM PST by Interesting Times (ABCNNBCBS -- yesterday's news.)
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To: Interesting Times

" I wrote that one..."
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Some of know you did.

Big old smooch to all of you!!


55 posted on 12/23/2004 6:19:46 PM PST by JLO
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To: Interesting Times

I wholeheartedly agree with this award.

John O'Neill stood calm under liberal fire again and again. They could not counter his points. The contrast between his dignity and their lack of it spoke to many people.

The Swifties have done more to clear the reputation of Vietnam vets than anyone in the last 35 years.


56 posted on 12/23/2004 9:34:13 PM PST by zot (GWB -- four more years!)
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To: Interesting Times; writer33

IT, you helped keep us on an even keel, especially as the end game was being played out...

Please keep us informed as to the Swifties and your own site's progress towards enhancing our knowledge of all VN vets issues faced today...

God Bless us All, and have a Merry Christmas.


57 posted on 12/23/2004 10:06:20 PM PST by bitt
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To: Chinito

Heh!


58 posted on 12/23/2004 10:07:22 PM PST by F16Fighter
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To: mumzie
This is as it should be. John O'Neill - courage under liberal fire. Awesome man. Thanks, Swiftees!!!

Bears repeating. GW should have withdrawn his Time 'person' of the year with a vote for John O'Neill. O'Neill and his band of Swiftees turned this election. Absent the Swift boat factor, Kerry would have been taking the oath in January. President Bush owes the Swiftees big-time.

59 posted on 12/23/2004 10:11:32 PM PST by Robert Drobot (God, family, country. All else is meaningless.)
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To: JLO

Thanks for the ping!


60 posted on 12/26/2004 8:52:11 PM PST by Alamo-Girl
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