http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/announcements-news/ en-us Thu, 2 Jul 2009 21:52:13 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2284431/posts www.michaelsavage.wnd.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2284431/posts#comment Thu, 2 Jul 2009 21:52:13 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2286222/posts Great profile of the July 4th Tea Party, featuring Colonel Allen West, Everett of South Florida Tea Party and all the fiscally conservatively minded citizens of South Florida! WPTV 5 - West Palm Beach NBC http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2286222/posts#comment Mon, 6 Jul 2009 01:40:16 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285567/posts Sorry for the vanity, but I am close to the end of my rope. My wife of 19 years has decided she wants out. Or wants me out. I will not go into the reasons, etc., because God already knows all that. She has convinced herself that I have been unfaithful to her and have had an affair. I have not. Since our wedding I have not so much as held another woman's hand. But, trying to reason with her is like talking to a brick wall. In the interest of disclosure, I have to say that she started menopause... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285567/posts#comment Sat, 4 Jul 2009 19:05:12 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2284344/posts AN OPEN INVITATION TO ATTEND THE 9-12 TAXPAYER MARCH IN WASHINGTON D.C. To: Patriots, Friends and Citizens…lend me your ears On behalf of Grassfire and ResistNet members, I would like to extend an invitation for you to join with us for our March in Washington on September 12th. Our Mission is to present a unified voice of concern over the current administration’s policies regarding taxation, our economy, foreign and domestic policy, as well as our individual constitutional rights as American citizens. I encourage you to explore the Grassfire.org and Resistnet.com web sites to gain a better understanding of our forum.... Grassfire, ResistNet, FreedomWorks http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2284344/posts#comment Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:49:34 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2284216/posts Attend our Tea Party in Northwest suburbs of Chicago July 4 at 12:30PM. Speakers, music, rally. Bring a sign. Be patriotic! Stop this Tax and Spend Goverment! Tea Party Palatine www.teapartypalatine.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2284216/posts#comment Thu, 2 Jul 2009 17:08:32 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2283778/posts URGENT PRAYERS NEEDED - DAUGHTER ON RESPIRATOR, NOW HAS MRSA. My daughter, Stephanie, is on a respirator and nasal feeding tube in the ICU at our local hospital. She was admitted to the hospital on 06/07/2009, after having a seizure that lasted over an hour. She had several shorter ones back-to-back after admission. We were told today that she now has MRSA. I have written about her before. She is a severely mentally and physically disabled 24 year old, who does not walk, talk, or feed herself. She wears diapers and has a very rare type of dwarfism, so she... Me http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2283778/posts#comment Thu, 2 Jul 2009 01:45:07 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2283138/posts The Woodlands (Tx) Tea Party event is scheduled for Thursday, July 2nd from 5:00PM to 9:00PM, to be held at the Longhorn Convention Center in Conroe, TX. Thats out by the Fairgrounds on the northeast side of town. I was proud to attend the first Woodlands Tea Party on April 15th. Like everyone else, I was so impressed by the turnout. We were expecting 600-800 people, and 7,000 showed up! For those Freepers out there who live north of Houston, come join us! More information can be found at www.thewoodlandsteaparty.com and for those of you who Facebook, look for the... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2283138/posts#comment Wed, 1 Jul 2009 11:27:09 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2282740/posts Tea Party Patriots have organized a Tea Party/Independence Day Celebration. Glendale Area Independence Tea Party July 3, 2009 3:00 – 7:00 pm 1823 Foothill Boulevard La Canada, CA 91011 $10.00 per person- cash Fully Catered Live Music Speeches Patriotism http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2282740/posts#comment Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:23:33 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2282505/posts  GOP.COM/LIVERESPONSE  Starting at 1:15 PM EDT tomorrow (Wednesday, July 1, 2009), the RNC will be live-blogging from GOP.com/LiveResponse during President Obama's online discussion of his government-run health care plan. Because Obama did not directly answer many of the questions posed to him during last week's primetime town hall event on ABC News, the RNC is offering this service as a resource for members of the media, bloggers and other Americans interested in getting the facts and direct answers to the questions posed to the President. In the meantime, click here to compare Obama's myths to reality on health care reform.    A Product... RNC Research http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2282505/posts#comment Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:24:37 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2282097/posts I arrived home today after work to find my wife had died. She suffered an apparent heart attack and passed very peacefully while taking her afternoon nap. Cynthia Marie was 52 and we have been together since the 4th grade. Our daughter is 21 and will be home in the morning. Please say a prayer for my Cindy tonight, she's with God in Heaven with our infant Elizabeth, my mom, her dad and all the Angels. Love to you all. G http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2282097/posts#comment Tue, 30 Jun 2009 02:00:18 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2281973/posts The Constitution is not an instrument for the government to restrain the people, it is an instrument for the people to restrain government - lest it come to dominate our lives and interests.~ Patrick Henry, American patriot and orator ( 1736-1799 ) July 4th Independence Day Tax Freedom Tea Party!!! WHEN : July 4th, 10:00am - 12:00pm Where : Parade Grandstand - Hanchett and Sequoia, San Jose Our elitist tax-spenders will be passing by in parade cars. Let's make it clear to them ( IN THEIR FACE ) we don't like the way they're $pending our money!!! MAP CONTACT :... Robert Drobot http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2281973/posts#comment Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:31:56 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2281907/posts Fort Worth police are searching for a 72-year-old man who was last seen at his home Sunday evening. Homer Johns was last seen in his garage in the 4700 block of Ardenwood Drive. His car and cellphone were found at his home. Police said he was not diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or any other serious medical condition. He does take medication for high blood pressure. Johns is 5-feet, 8-inches tall and weighs about 170 pounds. He has short brown, graying hair and hazel eyes. He was wearing a dark gray shirt with the “Dell” logo, tan pants and flip-flops. Anyone with... The Dallas Morning News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2281907/posts#comment Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:42:23 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2281561/posts Congressman Roscoe Bartlett Invites You to Attend the Free Go Green Energy Conference Monday, June 29 in Frederick, MD 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Congressman Roscoe Bartlett says, “I want to help you learn how to make every day Earth Day at the free Go Green Energy Conference this Monday, June 29 from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm in Frederick, Maryland. More than 500 people are registered to attend and see 85 indoor exhibitors, 18 outdoor exhibitors and learn from two dozen experts who will be speaking. I encourage homeowners, farmers and small business owners to attend the free Go... Congressman Roscoe Bartlett's Web Site http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2281561/posts#comment Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:49:09 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2280688/posts David Limbaugh speaks at 9 AM & 10:45 AM. Lt. Col. Oliver North will speak at 7 PM. First Redeemer Church http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2280688/posts#comment Sat, 27 Jun 2009 16:07:54 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2281195/posts C-SPAN video of Friday's Cap and Trade debate in the House CSPAN http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2281195/posts#comment Sun, 28 Jun 2009 16:39:56 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2280335/posts Will post all contact information for senate. Freerepublic previous thread http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2280335/posts#comment Fri, 26 Jun 2009 23:32:12 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2280189/posts Here is the latest news of how the "Undecideds" are voting on Cap and Trade: GOP Bono Mack (CA) - 202-225-5330-still undecided - calls into office are evenly split Ehlers (MI) - undecided 616-451-8383 Kirk (IL) - undecided - 847-940-0202 Lance (NJ) - undecided 808-518-7733 LoBiondo (NJ) - undecided 609-625-5008 Couldn't get thru to these GOP Reps: Tim Johnson (IL) - 02-225-2371 Pitri (WI) - 202-225-2476 Democrats Dahlkemper (PA) - 202-225-5406 Drieshaus (OH) - 202-225-2216 Kratovil (MD) - 202-225-5311 Kanjorski (PA) - 202-225-6511 Teague (NM) - 202-225-2365 GOP Voting Against Cap and Trade: Dent (PA) (office said calls were evenly... Free Republic http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2280189/posts#comment Fri, 26 Jun 2009 19:28:21 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2279693/posts Just received an email message from YankeeDame's husband. She suffered a stroke two weeks ago and is in the hospital and is in need of our prayers and support. Here is his message: "My wife has been a member for a number of years now... A true Freeper. She loved to post articles on Free Republic to bring enjoyment to others. Many articles she posted were comical or interesting and some about events very important to us all. She liked to focus on articles drawn from news sources overseas to add a slightly different flavor and prospective. She also loved... E-mail http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2279693/posts#comment Fri, 26 Jun 2009 03:10:42 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2278709/posts INDEPENDENCE HALL TEA PARTY III A Celebratory Picnic Commemorating 233 years of American Independence! July 4th, 2009 Noon-3PM Independence Mall 5th and Chestnut Streets Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Featuring: Talk Show Host Dom Giordano, Herb Denenberg, Steve Lonegan, PA State Representative Curt Schroder, Publisher of the Philadelphia Bulletin, Tom Rice and Other Notable Speakers on Cap and Trade, Universal Health Care, EFCA, FOCA; plus Information Tables. Activities for Children; Musical Entertainment; Tea Party Sign Contest - Best Design, Best Message; Colonial Costume Contest - Best Overall, Best Founding Father/Mother, Best Revolutionary War Uniform Bring Family, Friends, a Picnic Basket, and a Lawn... Independence Hall Tea Party Association http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2278709/posts#comment Wed, 24 Jun 2009 22:37:13 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2278346/posts TEA PARTY! On July 4, 2009, Americans will gather in Clearwater on the NE corner of Gulf-to-Bay Blvd and U.S Hwy 19. N. to participate in a nationwide Freedom Rally. Mark your calendars. Don’t miss it. Bring your flags, banners. Let’s take our country back! http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2278346/posts#comment Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:44:02 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2276998/posts There’s going to be a Tea Party Tax Protest / Independence Day Celebration on July 3rd from 3 to 7 pm in La Canada, details here. Admission $10 cash includes hot dogs, hamburgers, drinks and oodles of entertainment including AlfonZo Rachel and other personages of brilliance and renown. Association of Free Citizens http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2276998/posts#comment Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:22:22 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2276684/posts Our dear FRiend and FReeper extraordinaire nutmeg is having major surgery today. Her neurosurgeon will be repairing a complicated spine problem that has caused nutmeg significant discomfort for a lengthy time. Nutmeg is a dedicated conservative, attending countless FReeps and other conservative gatherings from New England to Washington D.C. for many years. We look forward to seeing her again at many more conservative events. Self http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2276684/posts#comment Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:17:27 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2276892/posts <p>WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- U.S. President Barack Obama will hold a press conference Tuesday at 12:30 EDT, the White House said Monday.</p> dow jones http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2276892/posts#comment Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:33:39 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2276261/posts Johnston County Fair Tax Meeting June 25, 2009 from 6:30pm to 8pm – Golden Coral Smithfield I was able to get the Golden Coral in Smithfield to let us hold the meeting there on Thursday June 25th. So we will start at 6:30Pm and run until around 8PM. Please let me know if you plan to atten... Organized by David G. Speckhardt Sr. | Type: meeting FairTax Meeting -- St Charles, IL -- Bring a friend June 25, 2009 from 7pm to 8:30pm – St. Charles City Hall The St. Charles City Hall is located at 2 E. Main... Fair Tax Nation http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2276261/posts#comment Sun, 21 Jun 2009 13:58:52 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2276110/posts The title of this thread is my now my motto to Iranians on twitter. Americans don't need Obama to speak for them, we're free & speak for ourselves We have started using #FreeIran as a discussion to lend support and advise, particularly to those who want to throw off Islamic rule entirely. Please do a search on it and save it and use it accordingly. JOIN MANY FREEPERS ON FACEBOOK, AMERICANS SUPPORTING IRANIAN LIBERTY RUNNING BATTLES IN TEHRAN URGENT: HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT IRANIAN PROTESTORS RIGHT NOW...ON TWITTERAMERICANS SUPPORTING IRAN LIBERTY You can follow me on twitter if you want...http://www.twitter.com/Jeff_Head Twitter http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2276110/posts#comment Sun, 21 Jun 2009 03:31:42 GMT