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A Few Of FR's Finest....Every Day....04-30-03....Martin_Fierro - The Exclusive Inquisition
dansangel; Billie

Posted on 04/30/2003 1:17:39 AM PDT by dansangel




A Few of FR's Finest.....
......Every Day

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A Few of FR's Finest November 11, 2001

So many people have written me since my original Veteran's Day Tribute, asking how they, or a loved one, could be included in that tribute. Since I can no longer add the photos to the body of the thread, I've been including them in additional posts as I received enough to make another collage.

Still that doesn't seem to be enough. I think there's never been a better nor more appropriate time to keep the faces of our own Veterans and Active Military in front of FReepers--every day! That's why I wanted to do yet another Daily Thread .....ABOUT FReepers .....and FOR FReepers. But not only about our Military FReepers; for all FReepers! Wouldn't it be nice to get to know a few of the other FReepers as well? That's why, in addition to seeing FR's Finest Military Personnel every day, I thought it might be fun to feature a different FReeper (or FReepers) each day. If you would like to be pictured, or know someone who would, please FReepmail me and we'll turn the spotlight - on YOU - for the day!

And do let me know if you'd like your picture added to the groups of Veterans/Active Military below. I will keep this page updated, and continue to add them to the comment section of the original Veteran's Day thread as well.

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TOP: Q6-God, Scan59, Mama Bear and JKPhoto's son, ofMagog.
MIDDLE:  Big'ol_freeper, JustAmy's great uncle, Prodigal Son.
BOTTOM:  JustAmy's husband, JustAmy's brother-in-law, JustAmy's brother.



TOP: dakine's wife, MeeknMing's dad, Auntbee's nephew, MilitiaMan7, AlasBabylon.
BOTTOM:  Joe Brower, Temple Owl, Temple Owl's wife, dutchess' dad, Aomagrat.



TOP: ladtx #2 son; DiverDave's twin Don; petuniasevan and husband
poorman; Mustard; ladtx #1 son;
BOTTOM: AlamoGirl's brother Floyd; AG's dad; AG's brother Jim (inset);
WVNan's husband; ladtx Aunt Eva.



We now have eleven groups of veterans/active military; we will post each group of three or four twice a week, with thumbnail/links of the remaining seven or eight groups on each thread. Click on any of the thumbnails below to see the group full-size.

         

GROUP 1A: TOP: Logos, SwedeGirl's hubby, Neil E Wright, FallGuy, 1John, Sneakypete MIDDLE:  T'wit, COB1, LadyX, Dick Bachert, 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub BOTTOM:  YankeeinSC, Delta21, JoeSixPack1
GROUP 2A: TOP:  Bosniajmc, AFVetGal, Archy, A Navy Vet MIDDLE:  4TheFlag, Aeronaut, 68Grunt, Xinga BOTTOM:  Codger, AAABest, Clinton's A Liar, Duke809, dcwusmc
GROUP 3A: TOP:  mc5cents, Norb2569, LBGA's son, VanJenerette MIDDLE:  Jim Robinson, KJenerette, davidosborne, KG9Kid BOTTOM:  gwmoore, Equality7-2521, SAMWolf
GROUP 4A: TOP:  porgygirl, Phil V., MudPuppy, NorCoGOP MIDDLE:  RaceBannon, OneidaM, rdb3, jwTexian BOTTOM:  USMC Vet, TheMayor, Vineyard, rhododogma
         

GROUP 5A: TOP:  spectr17, RightOnline, SERE_Doc, Tet68. MIDDLE:  FutureSnakeEater, RightOnline's wife, CIApilot, Clamper1797. BOTTOM:  usmcobra, onedoug, DiverDave, Joe6-pack.
GROUP 6A: TOP:  g'nad, AgThorn's son Justin, SLB, AgThorn's son Brett. MIDDLE:  fish70, razorback-bert, CheneyChick, Leroy S Mort, Mark17. BOTTOM:  Terry's Take, Taxman, DinkyDau.
GROUP 7A: TOP:  ValerieUSA's son Grant, SK1Thurman, kd5cts, RangerVetNam, dansangel and .45man's son-in-law Tony.BOTTOM:  rangerX, Old China Hand, Trish, Howlin's dad, Mustang.
GROUP 8A: TOP: ohioWfan's son, MamaBear's father-in-law, MamaBear's dad, ladtx. MIDDLE:  The Mayor's niece, M.Kehoe, Beach_Babe's son-in-law. BOTTOM:  deadhead's dad, HiJinx, Severa's hubby, viligantcitizen's granddad.




                     












Martin_Fierro
Freeper since April 12, 1999



This time, I have gone all out for the sake of satisfying my loyal readers' curiosity (hunger?) for the scoop on Martin_Fierro. Would you believe, Lars and I had to *wrestle* the private plane from FreeTheHostages and St.Louie1 (weren't they ever taught to share for crying out loud?). After airing it out for a few days (don't ask), we jetted off to Uruguay, personal assistants in tow of course, to hunt Martin_Fierro down and fire a few questions at him. Don't worry, dear fans, the doctor says I can be off of the antibiotics in about a month or so. (That darned itching…)

Anyway, since nothing is too good for my loyal following, it is with utmost pride that I bring to you:
Martin_Fierro - The Exclusive
National Inquisition Interview


dansangel: Please tell us what your national origins are.

Martin_Fierro: I was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA. My parents are a naturalized immigrant from South Korea and a "white American" (more on that later).

dansangel: : Why the affiliation with Uruguay?

Martin_Fierro: I spent part of the 70s living in Uruguay as an exchange student. People might be surprised to know that there's a lot of European influence (British, Italian, Spanish, German, Portugese) in that small Spanish-speaking country. Apart from isolated grumbling there about America's excesses (mostly in our exported Hollyweird culture), my experience was very positive. Uruguayans seemed to respect and admire all that we have and take for granted.


Martin_Fierro's favorite "ride"


dansangel: Why do you claim Uruguay as your home?

Martin_Fierro: I'm proud to say that I still remain in contact with my host family there. I acquired a taste for Máte, or strong gaucho tea. Never got the hang of the tango, though.

dansangel: Oh that's easy - why Lars and I can show….uh, never mind. Is Martin_Fierro your real name or an alias?

Martin_Fierro: My FR name of "Martín Fierro" comes from the fictional gaucho poet/philosopher in José Hernández's 1872 work, El Gaucho Martín Fierro. I admire that character's simple, spiritual values.



dansangel: What can you tell us about your younger days?

Martin_Fierro: I wasted a lot of time in college (also in the Pittsburgh area). Luckily, I graduated and left without destroying too many brain cells or being the defendant in a paternity suit.




dansangel: And here I always thought that's what a good liberal college education was for. Did you continue your education?

Martin_Fierro: Grad school was a much more rewarding experience. I've worked in my profession for several years (yes, I'm an attorney), and would like to try something else now.

dansangel: Give up the good life? FreeTheHostages might have to knock some sense into you.

Martin_Fierro: I've published scholarly articles relating to computers and the law, some of which have been cited in law review articles and elsewhere. A lot of developments have occurred in the overlap of those fields in the meantime, and I'd like to write more about them as time permits.


Martin_Fierro


dansangel: Oh, so you'd like to continue writing. Perhaps you can further the liberal cause with a good, mostly-true novel or two.

Martin_Fierro: My political leanings have never been Liberal. I experimented with Libertarianism after college, but became dissatisfied with its blind reliance on litigation and the morals of the marketplace. I've been a Republican ever since.

dansangel: Do I know how to pick 'em or what? OK, I'll bite. What caused you to walk on the wrong side of the tracks?

Martin_Fierro: As an "Amerasian," I strongly resent Affirmative Action policies or Census questions that compel a pigeonholed racial identity (Which parent's heritage would I choose? Why does it matter? To what does my choice entitle me? Who decides that?). The last time I checked, this country's motto was "Out Of Many, One" -- not the reverse. I also recall Dr. King aspiring to the day when we'd be judged by the content of our character, not merely by the color of our skin. Racial Balkanists like the "Reverend" Jackson have forgotten that.

dansangel: No need to be nasty about a man of the cloth….

Martin_Fierro: I'm an American, dammit, and not any hyphenized subflavor thereof.



dansangel: OK…I didn't mean to anger you….

Martin_Fierro: I find myself agreeing more and more with Michelle Malkin's columns on illegal immigration. Close the borders!

dansangel: A bit harsh, wouldn't you say? Let's talk about something else. What do you like to do in your spare time?

Martin_Fierro: My hobbies and interests include motorcycling, good food, jazz, writing, cartooning and computers. The only exercise I get is when I exercise my rights.

dansangel: And what about a love life?

Martin_Fierro: I love my wife very much.




dansangel: And that, my dear loyal readers, sums up the secret life of Martin_Fierro in a nutshell. I hope your appetites are sated until the next time we meet.




Please join me in giving another deserving FReeper a warm welcome to FR's Finest...
Today that Finest is
Martin_Fierro!









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God Bless Our Military



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Below are names of some of our FReepers' loved ones who are serving our country. If you have someone you would like to add, please address a post to Billie; Daisyscarlett; Dansangel; Dutchess; Mama_Bear; and we will add their name to this list. As we pray for them, we pray also for all our nation’s leaders, and military personnel, and their families and friends. May God hold them close to His heart.
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We ask Lord, that You guide the leaders of our great country in their hour of decision. The burden that has been placed on their shoulders is overwhelming. We ask that with Your infinite wisdom You guide them gently to the right decisions.
Please give us the strength, Lord, to get through each difficult and devastating day that faces each of us and our country. Protect and guide our Military that are now being called to duty, strengthen them in their trials and temptations; give them courage to face the perils which beset them; and grant them a sense of your abiding presence wherever they may be; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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OhioWfan........................son
mystery-ak..........son, husband
Gogrammy................grandson
Inspectorette...................son
Blessed American..........nephew
Slip18..........................nephew
anniegetyourgun...........nephew
Pippin....niece,nephew,loved one
Doug from Upland......son-in-law
weldgophardline.....brotherinlaw
Future Snake Eater..........cousin
WaterDragon..son-in-law,grandson
BeforeISleep...................son
Warrior Nurse...........active duty
SK1 Thurman...........active duty
David Osborne.........active duty
fc2tomschermuly......active duty
bkwells..................activve duty
LadyX....................grandson
LongCut..................active duty
Trish.......................active duty
The Mayor................niece


Maigrey................cousin
ladtx....................2 sons
Mama_Bear...........nephew
gator girl............husband
severa................husband
MozartLover...........nephew
LBGA........................son
SpookBrat...........nephew
Himyar.....................son
boxerblues............2 sons
the piper...................son
sheeza...............husband
kemathen7...........husband
Diver Dave................niece
deadhead................cousin
JimRobinson.....2 nephews
Armymarinemom.....3 sons
Consort...........2 daughters
Darheel..................niece
dixie sass.............nephew
BeAllYouCanBe.........son
AgThorn.............2 sons




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To: BeforeISleep; LadyX
Ah, yes, I see the difficulty, backtracking to post 94. He's just joshing, BeforeISleep. For real, jwfiv is the gentlelest soul here. Really nice guy.
301 posted on 04/30/2003 6:20:31 PM PDT by FreeTheHostages
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To: jwfiv
Yup, it was the White House Media's Correspondence Dinner, and I *did* have a *thing* to wear. ;\
302 posted on 04/30/2003 6:21:37 PM PDT by FreeTheHostages
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To: LadyX
Don't fergit the word 'curmudgeon'...I'm curmudgeonly delightful...sometimes...)
303 posted on 04/30/2003 6:28:31 PM PDT by jwfiv
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To: martin_fierro
I meant to ask you what mountain range is near you that resembles the Gatlinburg pic? Might want to see that place. :)
304 posted on 04/30/2003 6:35:17 PM PDT by Aquamarine
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To: FreeTheHostages
I saw that! :)

Come on.....surprise me! Let me have it early!
305 posted on 04/30/2003 6:37:02 PM PDT by Billie
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To: Aquamarine
Yes, Mt. McKinley is the highest mountain in North America, Susie, visible most days from Fairbanks; and I camped there in the summer of 1965, driving as close as Mile 125 at its feet.

We then set up our tent camper at Mile 88 - an overlook there has a scene so VAST one KNOWS "Who hath created these things!!"

There are no words to describe the very deep and intense feelings generated, acknowledging Him.

Now, the public is not allowed to go that far in (one of my sons took his family there last summer) - and has to see the National Park by bus, and not very close to it. It must have become too crowded, and persons were trashing the wilderness.

When we were there, the road in was not paved - NO AMENITIES, places to stay, restaurants, signs - nothing but unspoiled beauty.

306 posted on 04/30/2003 6:40:07 PM PDT by LadyX (((( Lord - Bless America, and watch over our troops, wherever they are.. ))))
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To: jwfiv; FreeTheHostages
YOU DO NOT WANT ME TO PUBLISH HERE all the words we used to describe one another and ourselves when we were writing!!

Let's see, the last one was safe to reveal, when I signed mine Dinah Mite..:))
LOLOL, FreeTheSausages - your name was mild compared with....some others..:))

Yes, laughter makes the world go around in a much lighter fashion - not so much having to force the rotations - just hanging on and swinging nicely - right, jw??

307 posted on 04/30/2003 6:47:46 PM PDT by LadyX (((( Lord - Bless America, and watch over our troops, wherever they are.. ))))
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To: Billie; All
BILLIE ALERT! BILLIE ALERT!!

Now hear this - Billie is aboard and we need to STRAIGHTEN UP and FLY RIGHT!!

(of course, right!!)


308 posted on 04/30/2003 6:52:41 PM PDT by LadyX (((( Lord - Bless America, and watch over our troops, wherever they are.. ))))
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To: LadyX
LOL! Yes, please please please don't any of you turn left!
309 posted on 04/30/2003 6:55:41 PM PDT by Billie
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To: FreeTheHostages; BeforeISleep; LadyX; jwfiv
Somebody doesn't know who jwfiv is?! A gentle soul, a wordsmith, a Finest FReeper, a writer, an artist, a wit, a charmer.

Did I cover it? :)

Hi, BIS. :)

310 posted on 04/30/2003 6:59:53 PM PDT by Billie
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To: dansangel
There's not much difference between this one and Fantasy Fudge, just the german chocolate the second jar of marshmellow and a little extra butter 1/3rd of a stick instead of 2 tbs and 1 tsp vanilla Oh, and NO salt.
311 posted on 04/30/2003 7:33:49 PM PDT by GailA (Millington Rally for America after action http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/872519/posts)
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To: LadyX
Hanging on and swinging nicely...right you are, LadyX...)

Well, soaring once in awhile, too...but, only when I have clearance.

312 posted on 04/30/2003 7:45:24 PM PDT by jwfiv
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To: Billie
Almost. covered..don't forget that word curmudgeon...by crackey...grrr...)))
313 posted on 04/30/2003 7:52:08 PM PDT by jwfiv
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To: jwfiv
A late hello jw.
314 posted on 04/30/2003 8:00:36 PM PDT by WVNan
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To: jwfiv; Billie; WVNan
Sorry, Johnny - you do not do 'snarling and ugly' well....just one of yer 'failures!'

Soaring high we go, and where that might lead...
only "The Shadow Knows!"

Think that old radio show came back for television, and you might know what to what I refer.

315 posted on 04/30/2003 8:04:13 PM PDT by LadyX (((( Lord - Bless America, and watch over our troops, wherever they are.. ))))
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To: Aquamarine
The ones by me are the foothills of the Santa Cruz mountains.

I'll take & post some photos tomorrow.

If I'm lucky, I'll even capture the kewl shafts of light / mists things. <|:)~
316 posted on 04/30/2003 8:10:31 PM PDT by martin_fierro (Mr. Avuncular)
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To: martin_fierro
Got in after my curfew martin. I just want to say that I know where you got that picture. That guy is a model for Fruit of the Loom boxer shorts. Come on, send us a real picture.
317 posted on 04/30/2003 8:11:49 PM PDT by WVNan
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To: LadyX
((((Sistah))))) my phlower planter. You didn't get over-tired did you?
318 posted on 04/30/2003 8:13:52 PM PDT by WVNan
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To: martin_fierro
That sounds wonderful! Look forward to seeing them.
319 posted on 04/30/2003 8:15:04 PM PDT by Aquamarine
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To: Aquamarine
Aqua! I'm so glad you're here! How are things in Ga?
320 posted on 04/30/2003 8:16:14 PM PDT by WVNan
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