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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....10-09-02
Billie and daisyscarlett

Posted on 10/08/2002 11:10:55 PM PDT by daisyscarlett




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: Logos, SwedeGirl's hubby, Neil E Wright, FallGuy, 1John, Sneakypete
MIDDLE:  T'wit, COB1, LadyX, Dick Bachert, 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub
BOTTOM:  YankeeinSC, Delta21, JoeSixPack1






TOP:  Bosniajmc, AFVetGal, Archy, A Navy Vet

MIDDLE:  4TheFlag, Aeronaut, 68Grunt, Xinga

BOTTOM:  Codger, AAABest, Clinton's A Liar, Duke809, dcwusmc






TOP:  mc5cents, Norb2569, LBGA's son, VanJenerette

MIDDLE:  Jim Robinson, KJenerette, davidosborne, KG9Kid

BOTTOM:  gwmoore, Equality7-2521, SAMWolf





TOP:  porgygirl, Phil V., MudPuppy, NorCoGOP

MIDDLE:  RaceBannon, OneidaM, rdb3, jwTexian

BOTTOM:  USMC Vet, TheMayor, Vineyard, rhododogma






TOP:  spectr17, RightOnline, SERE_Doc, Tet68

MIDDLE:  FutureSnakeEater, RightOnline's wife, CIApilot, Clamper1797
BOTTOM:  usmcobra, onedoug, DiverDave, Joe6-pack





                     









ONE OF FR'S FINEST

Physicist
FReeper since 10-01-98


near Philadelphia PA

Physicist comes by his screen name logically and honestly. He has an Undergraduate Degree majoring in Physics and Earth and Space Sciences; a Masters in General Physics and a Ph.D. in Experimental High-energy Physics. His thesis experiment was performed with the AMY detector at the KEK laboratory in Japan, where he lived from 1988 to 1989. He is a Staff Scientist at the University of Pennsylvania in the Department of Physics and Astronomy. Here is a link to his homepage at Penn.

Physicist was raised in Bethlehem PA of old Pennsylvania Dutch stock. His genealogical research has uncovered ten direct ancestors who served in the Revolutionary War in various Pennsylvania militias, primarily in Berks county. His Pennsylvania roots are deep; his family has been in Pennsylvania for almost 300 years.

"A FAMILY AFFAIR"

Physicist's wife is also a FReeper being registered as "Mrs. Physicist". Physicist has two siblings and both are registered on FR as "Enzymologist" and "Molecular Biologist", respectively. Mr. and Mrs. Physicist met in middle school, were married in 1991 and have three beautiful children. When Jake was born in 2001, Physicist shared the news with his FRiends by posting a poignant vanity thread. PHYSICIST AND MRS. PHYSICIST HAD A SON TODAY


"DON AND TERI ADAMS"

(Don Adams pictured above at FR Garden Party)

Physicist first started reading Free Republic just after the Lewinsky scandal broke, from a link on the Drudge Report. He lurked until October 1, 1998, when he made his first post regarding an appearance by Bill Clinton in Philadelphia the next day. Large crowds had been protesting against Clinton around the country, and he expected a similar occurrence in Philadelphia.

As it turned out, only around three dozen people were there to protest Clinton (including five FReepers), while around 500 members of the Teamsters and Carpenters unions were there to support him...and brutally to suppress anyone who dared to protest against him.

Physicist was the first person attacked that afternoon; he thinks he is the only FReeper ever to have his blood shed by the Clintonistas while protesting. Later that evening he witnessed firsthand the bloody beating of Don and Teri Adams, a brother and sister whom he met shortly after he was attacked.

The events of the "City Hall Putsch" in Philadelphia had a galvanizing effect on Free Republic. As a result of the incidents of that day, Jim Robinson made the fateful decision to go to Washington to demand the impeachment of Bill Clinton.

In a few weeks' time, 5000 FReepers decided to join him, and the result was the March for Justice on October 31, 1998. During that time, Physicist managed to establish contact with Don and Teri Adams, and he arranged for Don Adams to speak at the March for Justice that evening at the Octogon in Washington, D.C.

In the years since then, five different court cases have resulted from the beating. Physicist has participated directly in two of them, and has chronicled all of them in a series of posts to FRee Republic.

A good background source for the Teamster beating incident is the four-part write-up Physicist did for the 2-10-99 pre-trial hearing of Kevin McNulty and Marc Nardone. The links to "Philly Teamster Update" are here:
Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4

Please visit the following links for more information; still others are bookmarked on Physicist's Home Page: 9-12-00, 10-25-00, 11-01-00, 11-03-00, 12-18-00, 1-15-01, 1-28-02, 1-28-02

"FREE REPUBLIC PHILADELPHIA CHAPTER"

In December of 1998, Physicist became incensed when the City of Philadelphia began criminal proceedings against Don Adams, the victim. (Although he was ultimately acquitted, he remains the only person actually to stand trial as a result of the beating that was administered to him.) In response to this outrage, Physicist formed the Free Republic Philadelphia Chapter to organize local support for the Adamses, and to support Free Republic activism in the Phildelphia area. Abner is the current president of FRee Republic Philadelphia Chapter.

The FR Philadelphia Chapter staged protests against Clinton in the Philadelphia area more than ten times from 1998 to 2000, among other activities. Here are links to some of them, others are bookmarked on Physicist's Home Page:

Clinton and Kennedy FReep 10-29-99
Clinton Rendell Protest FReep 12-02-99
Clinton Philadelphia Profest FReep 2-24-00
Clinton solo FReep 5-19-00
Clinton FReep 6-30-00
Clinton 10-11-00 Eagles Up
Clinton FReeped on 25th anniversary 10-11-00

Bush Cheney Rallies:
Media Pa 11-19-00
Philadelphia 11-24-00

"IN HIS OWN WORDS"

"I spend much of my time on FreeRepublic defending libertarian principles, defending evolution and fielding physics questions. If anyone has any, ask away!"

"At home, I engage in the only hobby that is also clinically recognized as a mental illness: book collecting. I most avidly collect academic imprints of the '40's and '50's, especially Mentor, Pelican, Modern Library and Anchor, but many others besides."

"I like to read classics, lit-crit, history, science, science biography, politics, Sovietology, philosophy, science fiction, fantasy, techno-thrillers and mysteries."

A final ending quote from Physicist:

......."here's the main difference that FreeRepublic has made in my life: I can look myself in the face in the mirror.".....Physicist, Post #33 My Life Has Never Been the Same Since I Found www.freerepublic.com

CONGRATULATIONS PHYSICIST
YOU ARE ONE OF FR'S FINEST











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1 posted on 10/08/2002 11:10:55 PM PDT by daisyscarlett
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To: ST.LOUIE1; Mama_Bear; Billie; The Thin Man; Grammy Bear; Diver Dave; JustAmy; g'nad; logos; ...

2 posted on 10/08/2002 11:13:43 PM PDT by daisyscarlett
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To: daisyscarlett
Howdy Miss Daisy. You picked another winner! Now I've got to go back and read the links. :)
3 posted on 10/08/2002 11:13:56 PM PDT by Diver Dave
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4 posted on 10/08/2002 11:16:01 PM PDT by daisyscarlett
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To: daisyscarlett
Morning =^)
5 posted on 10/08/2002 11:18:06 PM PDT by JohnHuang2
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To: xm177e2; mercy; Wait4Truth; hole_n_one; GretchenEE; Clinton's a rapist; buffyt; ladyinred; ...

6 posted on 10/08/2002 11:19:34 PM PDT by JohnHuang2
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To: Physicist
Congratulations, Physicist. You did and outstanding job writing all the reports for the Adamses. You brought us to the streets and courtrooms of Philadelphia. I spent many long hours reading through your thread. Thank You.

Kindly step forward to the star on the floor, and take a bow.

GREAT looking family!


7 posted on 10/08/2002 11:26:19 PM PDT by Diver Dave
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To: Diver Dave; daivid; Physicist
Physicist is a fascinating FReeper and the links to the Don Adams case are a good education for some of us newer FReepers and a good review for those who were "around" when the incident happened.

What I did not elaborate on is the fact that Physicist is very active on the "science" threads and is quite good and patient in explaining things to those of us who are not up to speed on science articles, yet are interested in said articles. Please visit Physicist's Home Page and check out some of his bookmarks....

One FReeper said it very well:

"Physicist has the talent to explain to lay folks interesting science."......Posted on 04/26/2001 11:44:23 PDT by daivid

8 posted on 10/08/2002 11:26:33 PM PDT by daisyscarlett
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To: Physicist
Oh my gosh, the girls have grown and your son's a doll!

All the best to your wife. Best regards.

9 posted on 10/08/2002 11:29:36 PM PDT by Askel5
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To: daisyscarlett
Physicist's reports along with the DC Chapter reports were probably the greatest influence on me and my decision to 'get involved' with FReeping our Creep.
10 posted on 10/08/2002 11:33:21 PM PDT by Diver Dave
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To: Askel5
Those are the most photogenic children I have seen in awhile...

Here are some more family photos that did not make the cut....


11 posted on 10/08/2002 11:36:47 PM PDT by daisyscarlett
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To: JohnHuang2; Physicist
Thanks for the PING John Physicist was the first person attacked that afternoon; he thinks he is the only FReeper ever to have his blood shed by the Clintonistas while protesting. Later that evening he witnessed firsthand the bloody beating of Don and Teri Adams, a brother and sister whom he met shortly after he was attacked.

WOW Physicist you were in that mess. I still remember watching it on Channel 6 News and couldn't believe my eyes..

And not a dang thing happened to those teamsters .. ticked me off but good

Congrats of being FR's Finest

12 posted on 10/08/2002 11:38:09 PM PDT by Mo1
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To: JohnHuang2
Good morning, Your Royal Highness...lol...


13 posted on 10/08/2002 11:39:38 PM PDT by daisyscarlett
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To: Diver Dave
I guess that musta been the Creep Clinton since Condit and his shenanigans were unknown to us at the time...I guess this it is called "trickle down FReeping"....Who knows who will read about your successful Condit FReeps and Physicist's effort in Pa. and get inspired to FReep any number of likely candidates.
14 posted on 10/08/2002 11:43:27 PM PDT by daisyscarlett
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To: Mo1
Hi there...Thanks for your comments...Would you believe I am heading over to my FReepmail in just a few minutes to answer your FReepmail so be on the lookout...hee hee...
15 posted on 10/08/2002 11:44:55 PM PDT by daisyscarlett
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To: daisyscarlett
Thanks Daisy!
16 posted on 10/08/2002 11:49:46 PM PDT by Askel5
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To: daisyscarlett
LOL .. ok then
17 posted on 10/08/2002 11:50:17 PM PDT by Mo1
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To: daisyscarlett
Gosh, what a handsome tribute! I feel as if I'll have trouble living up to it. :-)
18 posted on 10/09/2002 3:59:00 AM PDT by Physicist
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To: daisyscarlett
Those are the most photogenic children I have seen in awhile...

Thanks! Here are a couple early photos of Jake:


19 posted on 10/09/2002 4:01:12 AM PDT by Physicist
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To: Mo1
And not a dang thing happened to those teamsters .. ticked me off but good

Well, they didn't get off entirely scot-free. Five of the Teamsters--tracked down by patient effort from the videotapes, with NO help from the police or Teamster Local 115--pled guilty in exchange for negligible probation sentences. No trials, no details potentially embarrassing to the Teamsters or to Rendell, no media, no muss, no fuss.

Johnny Morris, the ringleader, was never prosecuted, but he suffered a worse fate: the beating incident was one of the motivations for a raid on Local 115 by the union itself, which resulted in Morris losing the local he built, and ultimately being drummed out of the Teamsters. He died earlier this year, still attempting to win his position back. The events reportedly took a very heavy toll on him.

20 posted on 10/09/2002 4:08:08 AM PDT by Physicist
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Puff-piece bump!
21 posted on 10/09/2002 4:22:00 AM PDT by Physicist
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To: daisyscarlett
In memory of my fellow Vietnam helicopter pilots who were killed in that war the following were lost on todays date. God bless them all.

1964 CW3 Manford L. Kleiv -- US Army, Age 40, Whitefish, Montana
1966 MAJ Pierce I. Robertson -- A/227 AHB 1 CAV, Age 31, Hamden, Connecticut
1968 WO1 Morris J. Ross -- 191 AHC, Age 26, Tacoma, Washington
1969 CPT John P. Brennan -- 195 AHC, Age 26, Union, New Jersey
1969 CPT Charles D. Jageler -- 195 AHC, Age 26, Gatesville, Texas
1969 1LT Robert S. Mason Jr. -- 118 AHC, Age 22, Babylon, New York
1969 CW2 Owen T. Hirano -- 118 AHC, Age 24, Honolulu, Hawaii

IN THE SHADOW OF THE BLADE

SCOUTS OUT!

22 posted on 10/09/2002 4:45:45 AM PDT by ladtx
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To: daisyscarlett; Physicist
Great bio Physicist. Another credit to our forum. It pretty much dispels the left's impression of this forum being full of wild-eyed, gun-wielding, racist, uneducated rednecks. Congratulations, we're a better place with you here. Great looking family by the way.
23 posted on 10/09/2002 4:55:22 AM PDT by ladtx
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To: Physicist
A grand Freeper and three darn cute Freeperlings.

When does Mrs. Physicist get a chance to Freep?

24 posted on 10/09/2002 5:06:29 AM PDT by Nebullis
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To: Physicist
I am proud to be able to call you my friend. :-)
25 posted on 10/09/2002 5:16:02 AM PDT by RadioAstronomer
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To: daisyscarlett; Physicist; Billie; Mama_Bear; ST.LOUIE1; .45MAN
Beautiful tribute, daisy. What a wonderful (and brave!) member of FR that you have introduced us to!

Physicist, I had no idea that you had actually shed blood for your principles. I'm sorry that happened to you (500 against 3 dozen? How awful!), but it makes me so much more aware of how brazenly hypocritical and cowardly the lefties are!

God Bless you and your absolutely exquisite family. May you continue to be successful in your fight against liberalism and the slime it propogates.

Good morning {{{{{{{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}}}}} to all!
26 posted on 10/09/2002 5:32:46 AM PDT by dansangel
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To: Physicist
Well-deserved bump.
27 posted on 10/09/2002 5:33:00 AM PDT by PatrickHenry
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To: Nebullis
When does Mrs. Physicist get a chance to Freep?

I don't. I stay at home and listen to Jake scream, and I make sure Physicist has a hot meal when he gets home.

Besides, Philly is no place for a woman to Freep. The Teamsters don't care who they hit. Abner is a better woman than I.

28 posted on 10/09/2002 5:43:55 AM PDT by Mrs. Physicist
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To: daisyscarlett; All

Good Morning Everyone!

29 posted on 10/09/2002 5:44:01 AM PDT by JustAmy
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To: ladtx
May these 7 heros rest in peace. Thank you for posting their name for us. I look forward to another day with no names!!
God Bless You and God Bless America.
30 posted on 10/09/2002 5:47:12 AM PDT by JustAmy
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To: Physicist; Mrs. Physicist

Pittsburg Sunrise for a lovely couple


31 posted on 10/09/2002 5:59:58 AM PDT by lodwick
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To: Physicist; Mrs. Physicist
Congratulations, Kevin and, uh, Mrs. Kevin! :)
32 posted on 10/09/2002 6:02:51 AM PDT by MrConfettiMan
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To: daisyscarlett; JohnHuang2
Nice bio, daisy.

Thanks for the ping, JH2.

33 posted on 10/09/2002 6:03:46 AM PDT by MrConfettiMan
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To: daisyscarlett; Billie; Mama_Bear; dansangel; Pippin; All
Mornin', everybody !!


Have a cup while you FReep !




For those who prefer hot chocolate.....





34 posted on 10/09/2002 6:04:25 AM PDT by MeekOneGOP
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To: Mrs. Physicist
I don't. I stay at home and listen to Jake scream...

LOL! At least we heard a 'peep' from you!

35 posted on 10/09/2002 6:06:10 AM PDT by Nebullis
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To: ladtx
Thank-you once again for your remembrance to our fallen heroes.

May God Bless them and have mercy on their souls.

{{{{{{{{ladtx}}}}}}}}
36 posted on 10/09/2002 6:28:53 AM PDT by dansangel
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To: All
Thank you for the kind words, everyone. I regret that I won't be able to spend much time on this thread today, as we have an important visitor from IBM at the lab today.
37 posted on 10/09/2002 6:34:16 AM PDT by Physicist
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To: MrConfettiMan
Hi, Joe! How ya doin'? I haven't seen an update from you in a while; I hope that no news is good news.
38 posted on 10/09/2002 6:35:15 AM PDT by Physicist
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To: Diver Dave
After reading the profile on Physicist I can see why he would have been your role model for going after Condit the way you did. (and so well, if I may add!)
Oops, Good morning btw!
39 posted on 10/09/2002 6:36:48 AM PDT by ladyinred
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To: daisyscarlett
Good morning Miss Daisyscarlett!
What a great report you have handed us this morning!
As one who was not here during the impeachment 'trial", I was just amazed reading this!
Great job my dear!
40 posted on 10/09/2002 6:38:57 AM PDT by ladyinred
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To: Physicist
Good morning!

Wow, you are my new hero on FR! After reading your profile above I have to thank you for the outstanding way you have represented Freepers against the thugs from the left.

Your family is just beautiful, what adorable children you and Mrs. Physicist have. You are all indeed Free Republic's finest! Enjoy your day in the spotlight!
41 posted on 10/09/2002 6:42:50 AM PDT by ladyinred
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To: All
Yesterday was an auspicious day here at the Penn physics department.
42 posted on 10/09/2002 6:42:57 AM PDT by Physicist
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John dear, good morning, and thank you for the early morning ping, and all of millions of pings all of the time!

You the man!!!
43 posted on 10/09/2002 6:44:07 AM PDT by ladyinred
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Mrs. P. doesn't like the photo at the top of the bio. She says she looks "horrible"; I think she looks just fine. If anything, I look worse, trying as I am to smile with a big mouthful of Guinness Stout.
44 posted on 10/09/2002 6:50:52 AM PDT by Physicist
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To: Physicist
I saw this on TV too when it happened. How amazing that these people got away with barely a slap on the wrist.

What a beautiful family. You have blessed in many ways. Thank you for sharing a piece of yourself with me today.

Boop
45 posted on 10/09/2002 6:59:54 AM PDT by Lil Boop
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To: Physicist
I hope that no news is good news.

It is, my friend. It is. Thanks for asking.

46 posted on 10/09/2002 7:06:16 AM PDT by MrConfettiMan
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To: Physicist
Good to see you getting recognized for your efforts! Congratulations!

I see we aren't airbrushing the bannee/departees out of the official histories yet. CaL's pic is still there.
47 posted on 10/09/2002 7:09:46 AM PDT by VadeRetro
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To: daisyscarlett; ST.LOUIE1; Mama_Bear; Billie; The Thin Man; Grammy Bear; Diver Dave; JustAmy; ...
Good morning FRiends. I wanted to share an email that I received this morning. Maybe you have seen it and maybe you havent't but I think it is worth looking at and I think if you agree you should ping all of your friends to it.

Have a Great day. Here is the email.

Subject: Gas

Every time you fill up the car, you can avoid putting more money into the
coffers of Saudi Arabia. Just buy from gas companies that don't import their
oil from the Saudis. Nothing is more frustrating than the feeling that every
time I fill-up the tank, I am sending my money to people who are trying to
kill me, my family, and my friends. I thought it might be interesting for
you to know which oil companies are the best to buy gas from.

Major companies that import Middle Eastern oil (for the period 9/1/00
-8/31/01).

Shell................ 205,742,000 barrels
Chevron/Texaco....... 144,332,000 barrels
Exxon /Mobil......... 130,082,000 barrels
Marathon............. 117,740,000 barrels
Amoco................ 62,231,000 barrels
If you do the math at $30/barrel, these imports amount to over $18 BILLION!

Here are some large companies that do not import Middle Eastern oil:

Citgo 0 barrels
Sunoco 0 barrels
Conoco 0 barrels
Sinclair 0 barrels
BP/Phillips 0 barrels
Hess 0 barrels

All of this information is available from the Department of Energy and can
be easily documented. Refineries located in the U.S. are required to state
where they get their oil and how much they are importing. They report on a
monthly basis.

Keep this list in your car; share it with friends. Stop paying for
terrorism.............

But to have an impact, we need to reach literally millions of gas buyers.

48 posted on 10/09/2002 7:11:01 AM PDT by Mixer
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To: Physicist
A recital of facts is hardly a puff-piece.

I'm proud to be on your side.

49 posted on 10/09/2002 7:11:03 AM PDT by Gumlegs
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50 posted on 10/09/2002 7:11:13 AM PDT by lodwick
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