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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.
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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.
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
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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
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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.
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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.
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TOP: dakine's wife, MeeknMing's dad, Auntbee's nephew, MilitiaMan7, AlasBabylon. BOTTOM: Joe Brower, Temple Owl, Temple Owl's wife, dutchess' dad, Aomagrat
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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 FRs 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 Republicans 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.
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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 Billthedrills homebrew, FReep of the Creep in Seattle, Freep of the MMMs, and our National Gun Purchase Day on July 9th. NGPD is Big Erns brainchild to respond to the UNs 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
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And, thank-you Libertina, for being such an enthusiastic and active member of Free Republic! ~dansangel~
Libertina One of FR's Finest!
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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: JulieRNR21
Hi, Julie! Ain't this FUN?!
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09/05/2002 10:57:31 AM PDT
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Billie
To: sauropod; dixie sass; Libertina; dansangel
Hi, your Royal Podness - seeing your name reminds me of dixie. Yoo Hoo, where IS dixie?!
Anyway, very happy to see you here, sitting out here with the rest of us, making Libertina take another bow and another bow and another!
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09/05/2002 11:00:27 AM PDT
by
Billie
To: Libertina; ST.LOUIE1
Thanks Julie; You have the most amazing home page! How do you do that? And your adorable little angel at the top - I could just squeeze her!All the credit goes to my wonderful Angel-Wolf....who designed my page & taught me everything I know about HTML & graphics!
Thanks.....ST.LOUIE1
To: Mama_Bear; sleavelessinseattle; Alamo-Girl; RightWinger
Sweet graphic Mama Bear, thanks! I love Photo Shop too - but now I'd like to get Adobe Go Live and see if I can manage some of those animated gifs. Some of you must have massive server capacity! :)
To: dansangel
Gosh, for a hint to REALLY be effective, you've got to get their attention and put their names in the address bar. :) I'm waiting on a few myself! (Other guest writers AND prospective subjects!) HINT HINT! LOL!
Except if we put their names in the address bar, then it would be a giveaway, wouldn't it? No surprises in that! :)
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posted on
09/05/2002 11:04:18 AM PDT
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Billie
To: Pippin
Barbeque sandwich here - not quite the grilled salmon that Diver and Loddy offered, but it 'was' handy - a quick trip to the kitchen and refrigerator and microwave and voila!
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posted on
09/05/2002 11:06:15 AM PDT
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Billie
To: Libertina
You are a credit to freeperdom. It's nice to see and hear about you and all you have done for your country.
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09/05/2002 11:07:22 AM PDT
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WVNan
To: Billie
Aint modern living grand! LOL!!
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posted on
09/05/2002 11:08:00 AM PDT
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Pippin
To: WVNan
HOWDY, Nan!
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posted on
09/05/2002 11:08:31 AM PDT
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Pippin
To: Libertina
Congratulations on your special day, Libertina! Thank you so very much for all your contributions to the cause!!!
To: Billie
Hi, Julie! Ain't this FUN?! Sure is....but unfortunately I gotta run....wish I could 'stay & play' longer!
To: .30Carbine
Hi, Carbine - I saw you were on late the other night and I didn't get a chance to say hello then, so now that you're here --- well, I guess you're not not --- you're getting your hair done!
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09/05/2002 11:09:23 AM PDT
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Billie
To: Mama_Bear
Aha! I know now where to turn when I want that drop shadow! That's nice, MB, very, very nice! Hmmmmmmmm! I have this great graphic, needs a drop shadow.......LOL
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posted on
09/05/2002 11:13:05 AM PDT
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Billie
To: The Thin Man
At least now you know.
I think.
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09/05/2002 11:16:18 AM PDT
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Billie
To: WVNan
And we're happy for your "Snoopy personality!" :) Hope you don't mind me sharing your cute home page stuff...
To: WVNan
Hi, nan - such a pretty hand holding that gorgeous red rose!
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09/05/2002 11:20:29 AM PDT
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Billie
To: JulieRNR21
"We will not tire, we will not falter, and we will not fail...... President George W. Bush 2001"Your shirt is most appropriate!
To: Billie; Mama_Bear
"Gosh, for a hint to REALLY be effective, you've got to get their attention and put their names in the address bar. :)"I had thought of that, but didn't for the reason you cited! However, one of my sources is just that...a source. And I'm still waiting!
Hi Mama_Bear! Glad you could stop by, even for a minute. Actually, I have to get back to lobbing a few more volleys at the IS Dept. They are being so difficult today!!!
To: Libertina
That's me alright. LOL. My days frequently feel like that. Feel free anytime to borrow. I love scrounging for graphics.
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posted on
09/05/2002 11:31:54 AM PDT
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WVNan
To: Billie
Hi Billie, I pray you are having a good day.
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09/05/2002 11:34:46 AM PDT
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WVNan
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