http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/announcements-news/ en-us Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:50:29 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2049398/posts Do any So Cal Freepers want to meet several true Heroes? Pfc xxxxx,US ARMY is home on leave from Ft. Sam Houston. He was hit by an IED in the sand box and suffered burns about his body. He lost several buddies in the attack. He is undergoing therapy at Fisher House in Texas. Our hero, xxxxx, wrote the following before he went in. "I go because" I go for a multitude of reasons, many which make sense to me alone and cannot be expressed in words, for words can never describe the deepest truisms in life. I go to... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2049398/posts#comment Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:50:29 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2049331/posts Specialist Matthew Philips was killed in the attack on the base in Afghanistan on Sunday, July 13. He will be laid to rest on Saturday, July 26 at 1:00 at Coal Mountain Baptist Church in Cumming, Georgia. His body will be taken from Ingram's Funeral Home, in downtown Cumming, north on Highway 9. The church is on Highway 9, the burial will be at Coal Mountain Cemetery just down the road from the church following the service. Please join me if you can to show our support for his family and our brave military by lining the road with supporters.... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2049331/posts#comment Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:37:14 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2045535/posts It has been 3 years since my last appearance on Fox News Channel, but I have been asked to appear on tomorrow morning's early edition of Fox and Friends concerning race, the election, the New Yorker and Barack H. Obama's Speech before the leftist NAACP. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2045535/posts#comment Tue, 15 Jul 2008 02:11:56 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2044928/posts Greenville, SCDate: Saturday, July 19th Time: 10:00am-12:00pm Location: Tommy's Ham House 214 Rutherford St Greenville, SC Event Hosts: Gene Bustard thebustards@charter.netCharles Swift nylinthead@yahoo.comDate: Saturday, July 19, 2008Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM This event does not require an RSVP. Registered users can request event reminders. Register Americans For Fair Taxation http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2044928/posts#comment Sun, 13 Jul 2008 22:41:33 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2044379/posts Kennesaw, GAGeorgia's 6th & 11th Districts Monthly Meeting is every third Saturday at 9 a.m. The meeting takes place at the Golden Corral on Barrett Pkwy in Kennesaw. Date: Saturday, July 19, 2008Time: 9:00 AM Repeat on the third Saturday of the month until 07/20/2008 This event does not require an RSVP. Registered users can request event reminders. Register Americans For Fair Taxation http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2044379/posts#comment Sat, 12 Jul 2008 12:44:02 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2044298/posts Welcome to the most grassroots-driven platform development effort in the history of American politics! The Republican Party is seeking your input as we develop the policies and principles upon which we should stand for the next four years. On this website, you can share your thoughts, participate in polls, and communicate directly with the policymakers who will be shaping the party's agenda. All comments and feedback will be reviewed and taken into full consideration as we prepare for our convention in Minneapolis-St. Paul. We hope that this process will guarantee the greatest amount of public input into any platform in... GOP Platform 2008.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2044298/posts#comment Sat, 12 Jul 2008 04:30:51 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2043892/posts One of the firefighters on my volunteer department is in the hospital with terminal cancer. They say he's still going strong, but from what I was hearing, his chances aren't good. I'm asking for a prayer of healing and...a prayer for a peaceful departure should it become necessary. I'm also asking for a prayer of comfort for his family. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2043892/posts#comment Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:03:39 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2043249/posts The Second Amendment Freedom Rally The first rally of its kind in the history of Chicago! Join the grassroots movement that is sweeping the state of Illinois. A movement to restore the Second Amendment right of law abiding citizens to keep and bear arms! James R. Thompson Center 100 W. Randolph St. Chicago, IL 60601 Date: July 11th, 2008 Time: 11:00am—1:00pm Please join us in celebrating at the James R. Thompson Center with featured speaker Dr. Suzanna Hupp This event sponsored by: Illinois State Rifle Association and IllinoisCarry.com A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free... Illinois State Rifle Association & Illinois Carry.Com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2043249/posts#comment Thu, 10 Jul 2008 03:36:26 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2041920/posts The D.C. Chapter of FreeRepublic.com invites all Freepers and lurkers in good standing, as well as veterans and their families, to join us as we stand with our FRiends the Gathering of Eagles and Band of Mothers against the pro-terrorist group Code Pink this Wednesday evening in Washington, D.C.Code Pink leader Medea Benjamin attacked Vietnam veterans last week in an interview with the Politico published last week:"I wouldn't characterize anybody who fought in Vietnam as a war hero," said Medea Benjamin, a co-founder of the theatrical anti-war group Code Pink. "In 23 bombing sorties, there must have been civilians that... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2041920/posts#comment Mon, 7 Jul 2008 17:22:48 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2039361/posts Casselberry, FL Eastmonte Civic Center 830 Magnolia Dr. Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 Monthly Meeting for Casselberry and surrounding areas is every second Tuesday at 7 p.m. till 9:00 p.m. We will meet this month at The Eastmonte Civic Center. There will be a presentation of the FairTax followed by a Q&A and a discussion of recent volunteer activities. For more information, please contact Larry Walters at 407-949-2959. Date: Tuesday, July 8, 2008 Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Repeat on the second Tuesday of the month until 07/20/2008 This event does not require an RSVP. Registered users can request event... Americans For Fair Taxation http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2039361/posts#comment Tue, 1 Jul 2008 20:23:23 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2037745/posts Loganville, GA Dear FairTax supporters: Do you want to learn more about how you can help promote the FairTax in your community? How you can answer the objections of your friends, family, co-workers? Would you like to network with other FairTax supporters to share ideas? Then plan to join us for our first FairTax Workshop for 2008. This event is FREE. Saturday, July 12th, 9am - 1pm. Covenant Christian Academy 3425 Loganville Hwy (GA 20) Loganville, GA 30052 Click here for driving directionsWe have invited Congressman Linder and Senator Chambliss to join us to give updates about the progress of... Americans For Fair Taxation http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2037745/posts#comment Sat, 28 Jun 2008 13:04:23 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2036688/posts Lancaster Morgan Funeral Home Darlene L. Brennan (August 6, 1942 - June 7, 2008) DARLENE L. BRENNAN CARIBOU – Darlene L. Brennan, 65, passed away Friday June 6, 2008 at a Caribou hospital. She was born August 6, 1942 in Thomas, West Virginia the daughter of the late James and Lillian (Watring) Nutter. Darlene served in the U.S. Military and then as a civilian worked as a travel agent. She is survived by a daughter Robbin Persing and her husband Henry L. Persing of Madison, Alabama, as well as a grandson Brennan Persing. A memorial service will be conducted... Lancaster-Morgan Funeral Home http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2036688/posts#comment Thu, 26 Jun 2008 13:24:41 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2036430/posts Marion County Public Library Marion County (FL) FairTax Volunteers monthly meetings are held on the first Wednesday of every month from 6:30pm until 8:30pm at the Marion County Public Library, Meeting Room A. We have this room until December 3, 2008. Date: Wednesday, July 2, 2008Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Repeat on the first Wednesday of the month until 12/03/2008 This event does not require an RSVP. Registered users can request event reminders. Register Americans For Fair Taxation http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2036430/posts#comment Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:07:52 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2035620/posts Last month, my dad was diagnosed with renal cell carcinoma (kidney cancer). The tumor was about the size of a golf ball. Last week, he found out that it was the papillary type (10-15% of kidney cancer) and that it had spread a bit into his lungs and a rib. They called them "flakes" so I guess it's not as bad as it could be. But still ... this is not what we were hoping for. Apparently, this type is harder to treat than the more common type (clear cell). He has begun chemo treatments to clear the lungs and... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2035620/posts#comment Tue, 24 Jun 2008 13:58:29 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2034946/posts George Carlin reported dead from heart failure. Reuters Wires http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2034946/posts#comment Mon, 23 Jun 2008 04:54:22 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2034942/posts Freeper CHICAGOLADY has been asked to appear on CNN AMERICAN MORNING Monday June 23, 2008. 5 A.M.Chicago time (Central) This will be the second recent program at CNN for Rosanna Pulido to speak about the meetings GOP Presidential Candidate John McCain has been holding with 'hispanics' only and attended by Ms. Pulido. [snip]In an interview with AP, she states, “He’s one John McCain in front of white Republicans. And he’s a different John McCain in front of Hispanics,” complained Rosanna Pulido, a Hispanic and conservative Republican who attended the meeting.......He’s having his private meetings to rally Hispanics and to tell... Chicagolady, CNN http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2034942/posts#comment Mon, 23 Jun 2008 04:25:08 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2034535/posts Tuscumbia, AL What: FairTax Booth-Helen Keller Festival Date: Saturday June 28 Times: Schedule available, call for times and carpool needs Location: Tuscumbia, Alabama Calling all volunteers! No experience necessary!! If you would like to help us hand-out literature and have a great time meeting others who consider the FairTax issue as the #1 issue that will turn this country around economically, then contact Chuck Bailey to sign up to help! Contact: Chuck Bailey FairTax Volunteer District Director Alabama Congressional District 5 irlaserman@sprynet.com 256-776-5636(Home) 256-479-4350(Cell) Date: Saturday, June 28, 2008Time: 9:00 AM This event does not require an RSVP. Registered users... Americans For Fair Taxation http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2034535/posts#comment Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:17:28 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2032288/posts I am scheduled to be on Paul A. Ibbetson's 'Conscience of Kansas' radio show today at 6 p.m. EDT on 91.9 FM, the student radio station of Kansas State University. The subject is the Obama-Code Pink scandal that has been slowly reaching critical mass in the past few weeks. Ibbetson interviewed Obama bundler and Code Pink co-founder Jodie Evans two weeks ago. Evans said that Osama bin Laden had valid arguements for the 9/11 attacks. That statement made its way around the blogosphere and was picked up by the Republican National Committee in a press release issued last Saturday.Livestream link... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2032288/posts#comment Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:26:44 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2031590/posts Kennesaw GeorgiaGeorgia's 6th & 11th Districts Monthly Meeting is every third Saturday at 9 a.m. The meeting takes place at the Golden Corral on Barrett Pkwy in Kennesaw. Date: Saturday, June 21, 2008Time: 9:00 AM Repeat on the third Saturday of the month until 07/20/2008 This event does not require an RSVP. Registered users can request event reminders. Register Americans For Fair Taxation http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2031590/posts#comment Sun, 15 Jun 2008 23:54:00 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2030984/posts I send greetings to all those celebrating the 233rd birthday of the United States Army. Since 1775, when General George Washington first lead soldiers into battle, the brave men and women of the United States Army have served a cause that is good, just and noble. Today, the Army is helping to defeat the ideology of tyrants and terrorists. With unwavering courage in the face of danger, members of the United States Army have made America more secure and earned the respect and admiration of a grateful Nation. I commend soldiers both past and present for your sacrifices in defence... Army.mil http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2030984/posts#comment Sat, 14 Jun 2008 09:36:50 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2028909/posts William ‘Bill’ Jonathan Babor BENTON HARBOR — William “Bill” Jonathan Ba­bor, 47, of Benton Harbor died Sunday, June 8, 2008, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. A Celebration of Life ser­vice will be held 12:30 p.m. Thursday, June 12, at Starks & Menchinger Family Funer­al Home, 2650 Niles Road, St. Joseph, with Pastor Rob Meckley offi­ciating. Visitation is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memo­rial donations may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Founda­tion or the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Those wishing to send a condolence message online may do so at www.starks­menchinger.com. Bill was... The Herald-Palladium http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2028909/posts#comment Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:54:33 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2028655/posts Location: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Date: June 12, 2008 Time: 7:00pm Building: Old Depot Station Building Fair Tax Presenter: Thad Viers http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2028655/posts#comment Tue, 10 Jun 2008 02:28:25 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2027633/posts Press Release for June 14th "We Support Our Troops" Rally in Pullman, Washington Later this year, many Palouse-area National Guard troops will be deploying to Iraq. They’ll be spending long months away from their family and friends, doing difficult and dangerous work. Before they leave, let's show our local servicemembers how much we appreciate them! Come to the Pullman Troop Support Rally at Reaney Park on Saturday, June 14th, from 10:00 to noon, to meet our local troops and wish them well. If you'd like to write letters or send care packages to our soldiers while they're deployed, be sure... Press Release http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2027633/posts#comment Sat, 7 Jun 2008 19:31:42 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2027433/posts With this documentary, photo exhibit and book our aim is to raise funding for and awareness of the men and women warriors that have given so much to protect our freedoms. Freedom is not free. www.freedomisnotfree.com LOOC Foundation http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2027433/posts#comment Sat, 7 Jun 2008 01:45:52 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2026837/posts Athol Republican begins race against Donelan Recorder Staff View all comments (14) Published: Thursday, June 05, 2008 Republican Robert E. Parks of Athol has formally announced his candidacy to challenge Democratic incumbent Christopher Donelan's re-election bid to the Second Franklin District seat in the state House of Representatives. The 49-year-old former graphics designer at the Fox television network in California, and a former producer and production manager at Athol-Orange Community Television, abandoned an effort to circulate nomination papers in 2006, saying he didn't have enough time to gather the 150 signatures needed. But Parks, a Boston native who moved to... The Recorder (Greenfield, MA) http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2026837/posts#comment Fri, 6 Jun 2008 01:53:23 GMT