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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: deadhead
Hey! I heard you on Sean Hannity's show yesterday! I was cheering you on! Sean now has a much better picture of what freepers are really like since he has met so many on his book tour!

Good Job deadhead!
61 posted on 09/05/2002 7:22:43 AM PDT by ladyinred
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To: Billie; Libertina

Puget Sound Sunrise


62 posted on 09/05/2002 7:23:34 AM PDT by lodwick
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To: Inspectorette
Hi, Inspectorette! I think I'll have another cup myself!


63 posted on 09/05/2002 7:25:06 AM PDT by Billie
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To: ladyinred; deadhead
Let Freedom Ring tour bump.

Nice call deadhead - excellent work. ;-)
64 posted on 09/05/2002 7:25:30 AM PDT by lodwick
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To: Aquamarine; Pippin
Good morning ans thanks Pippin! Aquamarine, how do you DO that? The music is wonderful - and what a beautiful place God has made!
65 posted on 09/05/2002 7:25:45 AM PDT by Libertina
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To: The Mayor
Ya Hoo indeed! Now we'll see more of you, even if late in the evening!


66 posted on 09/05/2002 7:26:49 AM PDT by Billie
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To: Billie

67 posted on 09/05/2002 7:28:23 AM PDT by ST.LOUIE1
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To: Libertina
Hi, Libertina! Glad you're here now! Also glad you like the tribute - your bright pretty picture called for a bright pretty background and layout!
68 posted on 09/05/2002 7:28:53 AM PDT by Billie
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To: Libertina; AFF; LadyLiberty; sunshine

Lady Liberty lights her torch in memory


69 posted on 09/05/2002 7:29:42 AM PDT by lodwick
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To: ladyinred
Oh, golly, now I'll have the jitters all morning. LOL! Hi, LadyRed!
70 posted on 09/05/2002 7:30:17 AM PDT by Billie
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To: Libertina
They may have lighthouses around Puget Sound, but the Puget Sound Chapter shines the light of TRUTH!


71 posted on 09/05/2002 7:31:51 AM PDT by Diver Dave
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To: Billie
...please don't encourage him - he's already called me "Billy" this morning and when I returned a post in kind (to "Louise") he got real huffy! Not even a smiley! :)

I didn't do it on 'purpose'.

72 posted on 09/05/2002 7:31:59 AM PDT by ST.LOUIE1
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To: Billie; ST.LOUIE1; daisyscarlett; lodwick; ladyinred

Sun's Up! :)

I can't believe the post time! LOL But I'm very happy to be here now. The graphics are wonderful Daisy Scarlett and Lodwick. The Pacific Northwest is a jewel.
73 posted on 09/05/2002 7:35:37 AM PDT by Libertina
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To: lodwick
Gorgeous sunrise, JL! Welcome back! Not that we didn't have beautiful sunrises while you were gone. Just welcome back. :)
74 posted on 09/05/2002 7:37:19 AM PDT by Billie
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To: Diver Dave; Billie
Good morning Diver Dave,
Your bio was such an inspiration to me. You never know who you'll touch by being a guiding light, do you? :)

75 posted on 09/05/2002 7:39:51 AM PDT by Libertina
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To: ST.LOUIE1; Diver Dave; Billie; Libertina; AFF

Remember this timid timmie


76 posted on 09/05/2002 7:41:29 AM PDT by lodwick
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To: Libertina; daisyscarlett; Diver Dave; ST.LOUIE1; Billie
Hi Lady Liberty Libertina! You were NOT all that difficult to deal with. Of course I'm still "speaking" (typing) to you! Enjoy your day.

Good Morning Diver Dave and St.Louie1. Happy Thursday {{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}} to you both! ;-)

Daisy, those were very sweet graphics that you posted. Thanks for them and the compliment!

Hey Billie! Glad you liked the "cuddlies." In addition to all of the political cartoons and photos I have lining the walls of my office, I have quite a few cuddlies as well. People are pretty astounded by the contrast when they come to see me.

Speaking of W-O-R-K....back to haggling with the IS Dept. No HUGS for them! Phooey!

But plenty of {{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}} to you all!
77 posted on 09/05/2002 7:50:44 AM PDT by dansangel
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To: ST.LOUIE1
I didn't do it on 'purpose'

Of course I know you didn't! But now would you smile?

Please?......

Pretty please?.......

Pretty please with ice cream on a 2 crust pineapple pie if I get daisy to make one for you?

C'mon - smile - you'll feel better if you smile. :)

I'll feel better if you smile! :)

'Cause when you're smiling......

the whole world smiles with you. :)

Are you smiling yet?

78 posted on 09/05/2002 7:52:55 AM PDT by Billie
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To: Billie
CONGRATS LIBERTINA - you are one of our ANGELS in the WHIRLWIND here in Puget Sound.....and thanks, Billie for this thread - I don't ever post here, but I do read it often....
79 posted on 09/05/2002 7:53:11 AM PDT by goodnesswins
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To: lodwick
Hi Lodwick, I'm going to post one with happy memories from my first visit to New York just a couple years ago. I happened upon it yesterday.

80 posted on 09/05/2002 7:55:09 AM PDT by Libertina
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