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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day 09-05-02
Dansangel and Billie

Posted on 09/05/2002 3:59:29 AM PDT by Billie




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

FR is a Treasure Trove of talented, compassionate, patriotic, wonderful people who gather every day to discuss the latest news and issues;  salute
and support our military and our leaders;  tell a few jokes;  learn a new
word;  write poetry;  pray for those in need;  and congratulate those who
are deserving. Thank you, Jim Robinson, for giving us the vehicle in which
we can express ourselves.

Free Republic made its debut in September, 1996, and the forum was added in early 1997.  I
can remember lurking when there were only a few regulars who posted, and now there are over 60,000 who have registered for posting privileges. The forum is read daily by tens of thousands
of concerned citizens and patriots from all around the country and the world.





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.



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






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






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.






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






                     









Making Liberty her Mission at FRee Republic

Libertina


By dansangel


Libertina is a very energetic FReeper who just (lucky for us) happened upon Free Republic. She signed up on 11-18-2000 and the rest, as they say, is history. Perusing her profile page, one finds several links to threads she has posted describing activism and subjects of passionate interest. Her latest rant is a thread she posted on Aug. 28 that can be found here:

"A Simple Word Like Violence"


Libertina has a wonderfully animated style of writing that she used in submitting information about herself to A Few Of FR’s Finest. There is no way that I could improve upon what she wrote. So, it is with great pride, I present "Libertina in Her Own Words."






Washington

Puget Sound Chapter Leader
Libertina
For 10 years I lived in Asia. I was working for a foreign embassy (de facto) when their government back home fell in a bloodless coup - very intense. I was in Asia when China staged live military “games” and Clinton sent in US carriers to protect us - (he lied). I was still there while he sold sensitive missile technology, pilfered Republican’s FBI files and defiled the White House. Overseas news was CNN. (In other words, I heard nothing)



Returning home a few months before the election I was shocked to find that Republican was a dirty word, Boy Scouts were a hate group, and NAMBLA was operating in full public view. It was an outrage.
FR was found by Providence when I surfed message boards and someone mentioned “Free Republic.” By that evening I had found my cyber home. A week later I registered and posted my first reply. (Heady days! LOL) Surrounded by brilliant, constitution-reading, politically astute Freepers - it was education time.
A couple of weeks later I boldly posted a rally thread (LOL). Luckily, some people showed up: Big Ern, Vicki and other PS (Puget Sound) Chapter FReepers. (Puget Sound ***rocks!***) In December, I gathered with hundreds of patriots on the Court House steps in Seattle - and found myself on stage speaking.
****************************************


Puget Sound Chapter FReeping the CReep in 2002
when Clinton came to Seattle. We DID make the news. hehehe


Now, more than a year later, the Puget Sound Chapter continues activities including a Shoot, potlucks with Billthedrill’s homebrew, FReep of the Creep in Seattle, Freep of the MMMs, and our National Gun Purchase Day on July 9th. NGPD is Big Ern’s brainchild to respond to the UN’s “Gun Destruction Day.” After contacting shops and clubs, the event went national as stores advertised specials during the week and 2nd Amendment lovers took advantage of discounts to buy more guns! (And, we could relay the statistics to the UN - hehehe.)
Of course, there was that challenging COSCO Freep (we were going to be on the Hannity & Colmes Show) where President Bush SAVED us…LOL. The night before our rally, GW secured the release of our service personnel from China. Most Americans stayed home to watch this play out on FOX NEWS, but I stubbornly trudged down to our site with a friend to protest. When the port guard discovered I was on the property, he unceremoniously threw my little Freeper behind right off the premises! Could have been ugly! Thanks GW!
The Puget Sound FR Chapter has been fortunate to have the supportive assistance of KVI radio host Kirby Wilbur announcing our community FReeps. Patriotic BUMP!
Upcoming: In September, my article “A Simple Word Like Violence” is being published in the WAC Gun News. It is an article about the increased linking of the word “violence” with “2nd Amendment” and how our kids are indoctrinated. (To preview, use the above link). And, I still run pistolwhipvideo.com.
I was honored to work a little on the FRiva Convention with Diotima, Bob J, and other awesome FReepers. IMHO, FR (& friends) is an impressive force against liberalism: gathering conservatives, launching activism projects, creating educational conferences…
Thanks Free Republic for providing such amazing refuge for patriots everywhere. ~~Libertina






And, thank-you Libertina, for being such an enthusiastic and active member of Free Republic! ~dansangel~


Libertina
One of FR's Finest!








THIS WEEK'S THREADS

09-03-02 Diver Dave
09-04-02 Alamo Girl


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events; Political Humor/Cartoons
KEYWORDS: freepers; fun; military; patriotic; surprises; veterans
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To: Billie
Back? Billie?
121 posted on 09/05/2002 9:33:56 AM PDT by Pippin
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To: diotima
Thanks, dio! Look forward to seeing you again. :)
122 posted on 09/05/2002 9:35:03 AM PDT by Billie
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To: Libertina; Billie; dansangel; Mama_Bear; daisyscarlett; Pippin

"Now, more than a year later, the Puget Sound Chapter continues activities including a Shoot. . ."

Hello Libertina. Our Houston Chapter has a shoot scheduled, too - GlocktoberFest. Kudos for your Second Amendment work.

Good morning all. I'm on weather watch today, wondering if that mess in the Gulf is going to turn into a tropical storm.

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Intracoastal Waterway - High Island, Texas

Intracoastal Canal - Photo by Flyer

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Flyer

123 posted on 09/05/2002 9:37:24 AM PDT by Flyer
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To: Flyer
HOWDY, FLYER!
124 posted on 09/05/2002 9:38:32 AM PDT by Pippin
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To: Libertina; Bob J; dansangel; daisyscarlett; Mama_Bear
I have to thank Bob J, too, for introducing me to you and to some of the other chapter leaders - many of you have been profiled already and others will follow. And our thanks to dansangel, too, for the part she's taking in the followup and writing of some of our profiles!
125 posted on 09/05/2002 9:42:17 AM PDT by Billie
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To: The Thin Man
Billie, I want to thank you for yesterday's post. Compliments from you are always appreciated, but you shouldn't sell yourself short. :-)

LOL! I just love you! I should hate you! Here, this is for you, now don't get all embarrassed or anything, I don't mean it.


126 posted on 09/05/2002 9:45:49 AM PDT by Billie
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To: Pippin
You're fast quick!
127 posted on 09/05/2002 9:47:21 AM PDT by Flyer
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To: Flyer
LOL!!

Gotta be! in order to stay one step ahead of these liberals I have to work with! LOL!!

128 posted on 09/05/2002 9:48:53 AM PDT by Pippin
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To: Mixer
Hi, Mixer - hope you can pop in again before the day's over.

I still like your trademark letters the best - these were just some others you posted one time and I 'saved'. :)

129 posted on 09/05/2002 9:52:40 AM PDT by Billie
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To: lodwick
I absolutely LOVE that photograph! I remember one of the morning shows talking with the light 'designer' who did those marvelous uplights!
130 posted on 09/05/2002 9:54:52 AM PDT by Billie
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To: lowbridge
I thought that quote was pretty neat, too!

And I loved your "Yesterday's News" graphic on last night's thread! LOL

131 posted on 09/05/2002 9:56:02 AM PDT by Billie
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To: Pippin
I'm here - you here? I'm kinda hungry and going to have lunch in a bit. :)
132 posted on 09/05/2002 9:57:14 AM PDT by Billie
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To: Flyer
Ooohh, pretty water, Flyer!
133 posted on 09/05/2002 9:59:18 AM PDT by Billie
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To: Pippin
Howdy backatcha Pippi.

Sorry for the delay - got busy with priority work around here, but he just nodded off... for now. Condition subject to change...:^)


134 posted on 09/05/2002 10:01:39 AM PDT by Diver Dave
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To: Billie; Diver Dave; Libertina; salmon; FISH

Dave's nice catch, nicely grilled
Lunch is served


135 posted on 09/05/2002 10:05:04 AM PDT by lodwick
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To: Billie
Hungry? Grilled Salmon coming up...


136 posted on 09/05/2002 10:06:14 AM PDT by Diver Dave
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To: Flyer; lowbridge; 11B3; Billthedrill
Good Morning! It's my priviledge to post something "snippy" about CNN :) RE Shoot: New chapter member 11B3 was the host of this great event. He has an awesome place near Mt. Rainier. Billthedrill took pictures and if we're lucky he might even post them someday! LOL Lovely photo of the waterway - I've got to go to Texas soon!

137 posted on 09/05/2002 10:06:24 AM PDT by Libertina
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To: lodwick
Great minds work together. :^)
138 posted on 09/05/2002 10:07:40 AM PDT by Diver Dave
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To: Billie
Awww, what a nice post...I think. Or isn't it? I don't know. I'm so confused. :-)
139 posted on 09/05/2002 10:08:45 AM PDT by The Thin Man
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To: The Thin Man
I'm so confused. :-)

With 4 lovely ladies in my life, it happens to me all the time. :^)

140 posted on 09/05/2002 10:12:37 AM PDT by Diver Dave
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