http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/american/ en-us Wed, 30 Dec 2009 23:04:57 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2417961/posts Two Guantanamo terrorists released in November were behind the Christmas Day attack in Detroit. Our security agencies ignored their own security measures and their own intelligence — including warnings from the terrorist’s father that his son was involved with terrorists. The chief of our Department of Homeland Security is preoccupied with covering her ass, and conferring citizenship rights on enemy combatants. Instead of throwing the enemy in the darkest possible dungeon and extracting information on the next terrorist attack, both she and her president are referring to him as an “alleged” bomber and helping him to lawyer up because after... Frontpage mag http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2417961/posts#comment Wed, 30 Dec 2009 23:04:57 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2417583/posts After much deliberation and much debate, the Founders came down on the side of creating a nation that could exist on its own absent any religious affiliation. In the end, they turned to a uniquely American source; one that was just beginning to come to life; and one that continues to grow with each generation of Americans just as the Christian faith has grown and been added to the teachings of Judaism. It is one that is undoubtedly influenced by everything from paganism to Christianity. Many of our Founders Deist beliefs and tendencies are well reflected in this new creation... Republican Redefined http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2417583/posts#comment Wed, 30 Dec 2009 13:57:57 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2393682/posts Katherine Kersten, reporting for the Minnesota Star Tribune, writes: Do you believe in the American dream -- the idea that in this country, hardworking people of every race, color and creed can get ahead on their own merits? If so, that belief may soon bar you from getting a license to teach in Minnesota public schools -- at least if you plan to get your teaching degree at the University of Minnesota's Twin Cities campus. In a report compiled last summer, the Race, Culture, Class and Gender Task Group at the U's College of Education and Human Development recommended that... Flopping Aces http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2393682/posts#comment Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:25:11 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2390713/posts I saw a piece on the news recently which said, in essence, that even if you want to "buy American," there are so few American-made items in the stores that it is almost impossible. Sad, and if you insist on buying the trendy stuff at the mall, probably true. But there is an alternative. All across our land there are artisans, craftsmen, and artists who produce Made-in-America items which are far superior to the brummagem stuff made in China. Backcountry Notes http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2390713/posts#comment Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:09:11 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2385180/posts On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 157 service members became America's newest citizens during a naturalization ceremony in Al Faw Palace, Camp Victory, Baghdad. Photo by Lee Craker, MNC-I. BAGHDAD — A naturalization ceremony here on Veterans Day in Camp Victory's Al Faw Palace saw 157 U.S. Soldiers and Marines from 60 countries take the oath to become United States citizens. "How fitting it is that so many, on this Veterans Day, will gain their American citizenship while serving in 'America's Corps'," said Lt. Gen. Charles H. Jacoby, Jr., commanding general of Multi-National Corps - Iraq. "I can think of no... Multi-National Force - Iraq http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2385180/posts#comment Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:13:00 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2382714/posts Radical American Muslims support attack on U.S. military base and other terrorist attacks. From CNN. CNN http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2382714/posts#comment Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:42:37 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2381619/posts I'm working overtime these days. You see, I want a better life for me and my family. No not stupid materialistic things like $200 tennis shoes. But not bare sustenance either. Maybe just the chance to travel somewhere nice on a family vacation, have my children see a little more of this great Country and land before they too, are busy working, raising a family, etc. I have this crazy notion embedded in my head from, well, being raised an American. I have this notion that if I want these things, I need to work hard, or harder, to earn... Self http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2381619/posts#comment Sun, 8 Nov 2009 19:05:39 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2375773/posts I'm going to let the cat out of the bag. I confess. The bulk of the folks attending the Tea Parties across America are good old fashion God fearing Christians. They work hard, love their families and their country. If they are racist, you can not prove it by me. I'm traveling across America on Tea Party Express II. The mostly white audiences at every rally embrace me with open arms, especially after hearing me proclaim myself to be an American rather than a politically correct hyphenated African American. These people love me and call me brother because we share... American Thinker http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2375773/posts#comment Sun, 1 Nov 2009 11:14:16 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2373897/posts images for health care reform. One finalist uses desecration of the American flag as his contest entry SHAWSBLOG http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2373897/posts#comment Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:16:59 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2372516/posts (IsraelNN.com) The self-proclaimed pro-Israel J Street lobby opened its nationwide conference this week, trying to survive a growing tide of American Jews who oppose its anti-Israeli government policies. Speaking at the opening of its three-day conference this week in Washington, the group's director, Jeremy Ben-Ami, declared that J Street is “defining support for the creation of a Palestinian state as a core pro-Israel position.” He claimed wide backing for its policies despite the boycott of the conference by Michael Oren, the Israel Ambassador to Washington. Also absent were dozens of Congress members, concerned with the organization’s pro-Arab position and its... INN http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2372516/posts#comment Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:28:30 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2366129/posts Note: White Jihadi. # SNIPPET: "The NEFA Foundation has obtained a new video from the Islamic Jihad Union (IJU) showing a group of alleged German nationals receiving instruction at an IJU terrorist training camp in northwest Pakistan. The video also includes footage of a balding Caucasian male identified as a U.S. national fighting alongside the IJU, "Abu Ibrahim al-Amriki." The IJU has claimed responsibility for a failed terrorist plot in 2007 targeting airports and other critical infrastructure in Germany - including Ramstein Air Base." COUNTERTERRORISM BLOG http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2366129/posts#comment Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:22:18 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2365082/posts An interesting paradox. Last year America elected a president who, in attitudes and policies, is closer to the elites of Western Europe than any of his predecessors. Yet in the nine months that he has been in office ordinary Americans have been moving away from those attitudes and policies and have increasingly embraced positions that over the years have made Americans distinctive from those in other advanced Western democracies. Washington Examiner http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2365082/posts#comment Sun, 18 Oct 2009 13:46:36 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2364631/posts the short part that's scarey ... long version in body of thread Cleveland Examniner http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2364631/posts#comment Sat, 17 Oct 2009 15:49:16 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2363509/posts In just a month since its official launch, a new Web site MadeInUSA has signed up more than 350,000 U.S.-based companies looking to encourage consumers to "be American and buy American." Creators of the site hope to ensure that as many jobs as possible stay in the U.S. rather than be outsourced overseas. For 50 years now, Mountain and Sackett, a tie manufacturer with a plant in Long Island City, N.Y., has made ties mostly by hand. Some 50 employees, some who have been with the company for decades, stitch meticulously for 40 hours a week. They get health care... Fox News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2363509/posts#comment Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:24:31 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2361848/posts Jim Clausen was "shocked" when the manager of the Oaks Apartments in Albany told him he could face eviction if he did not remove the American flags that fly from his Jeep and motorcycle when they are parked at the complex. Barb Holcomb, who manages the Oaks Apartments at 1440 Geary Circle S.E. for owner Stan Keller, said Clausen is correct. She is requiring that tenants take off any flag that flies from their vehicles, and that includes the Mexican flag and college team flags. Political and religous signs at a tenant's unit also are not permitted. "I'm trying to... democratherald.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2361848/posts#comment Wed, 14 Oct 2009 01:22:31 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2355638/posts You have to hand it to the Iranians, boys. If there is anyone these days that does not buy into the BS of the Obama Administration, it is the Iranians. Good for them. The Iranian SOBs have not given two shots (expletive avoided) for what Barack Hussein Obama spouts from his overly-educated, yet un-enlightened, mouth. They could care less; and good for them. For all the invective that could be heaped—and should be heaped—on the Iranian nut-job government, at least they can call a spade a spade. Americans cannot, apparently, yet, do the same. To do so, is not fashionable…yet.... www.politicalcastaway.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2355638/posts#comment Tue, 6 Oct 2009 01:23:38 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2354535/posts There is much talk and discussion today about helping the poor and downtrodden here in the USA. The only true way to help individuals break free from the tyrannical cycle of poverty, however, is a Conservatism that is rooted in Biblical, Judean/ Christian truths and absolutes. Such values bestow upon these individuals a sense of reality and purpose in what otherwise would be a meaningless, “burned out” existence. Historically, Judean/ Christian values have been the only true advocate and hope for the poor since the fall of man (see Genesis 3:17-19). The word charity - as taught in the Bible... The Ignorant Fisherman http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2354535/posts#comment Sun, 4 Oct 2009 12:44:02 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2351279/posts Here's a whole lot of information on the American Police Force Dossier: American Police Force Stealth Fusion Forum http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2351279/posts#comment Wed, 30 Sep 2009 02:12:33 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2350982/posts http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2350982/posts#comment Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:20:25 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2350933/posts Major 7.9 Earthquake 120 Miles off the American Samoa coast. Developing. Fox News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2350933/posts#comment Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:21:28 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2342218/posts The huge “9/12” protest in Washington was the latest expression of discontent over President Obama’s leftward policy thrust. The discord is evident from the “Tea Party” movement to the chaotic “townhalls” on “healthcare reform.” The mainstream media and American left are thrown off by this, clearly wanting to dismiss it as a giant, petulant right-wing rant. Some “journalists,” as well as Democratic members of Congress, have described these genuinely concerned citizens in very demeaning terms, from “racists” to “Nazis.” I know why the left is dismissive: First off, it’s difficult to know if the protesters are mostly people who didn’t... Men's News Daily http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2342218/posts#comment Thu, 17 Sep 2009 19:39:22 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2338762/posts <p>MANCHESTER, N.H. – A 114-year-old New Hampshire woman who loves the Boston Red Sox, Hershey's Kisses and ice cream is believed to be the oldest American.</p> <p>Mary Josephine Ray secured the title of the oldest person in the US after the death of Gertrude Baines on Friday in Los Angeles.</p> AP on Yahoo http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2338762/posts#comment Sun, 13 Sep 2009 19:48:12 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2333950/posts inspired by the DHS Report, and angry Townhall Mobs. YouTube http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2333950/posts#comment Mon, 7 Sep 2009 15:47:29 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2332969/posts AMERICAN THINKER The announcer introduces me to the audiences of thousands, “Singer/songwriter of the national America Tea Party Anthem, Mr. Lloyd Marcus!” I enthusiastically enter the stage, “Hello my fellow patriots! I am not an African American ... I am Lloyd Marcus ... AMERICAN!” The mostly white crowds go wild with applause and cheers of approval. I feel their relief and gratitude of a black man who loves his country and is not hostile or resentful toward them. I am traveling across America on the Tea Party Express Tour. We began August 28th in Sacramento, CA. Our 34 city... American Thinker http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2332969/posts#comment Sat, 5 Sep 2009 18:23:00 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2330481/posts I am not going to compare President Obama to Hitler. We’ll leave that to others and you can form your own opinions about them and their analogies. I do not believe President Obama’s plans for our nation include genocide or gas chambers. And the socialist I see in him is far from the National Socialists we see represented by Nazis. However, we can learn a lot from the spread of propaganda in Europe that led to Hitler’s power. A key ingredient in that spread of propaganda was through the youth. And its not just Nazi Germany. Totalitarian regimes around the... AmericanElephant http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2330481/posts#comment Wed, 2 Sep 2009 17:08:43 GMT