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Join us for the 142nd NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits at the George R. Brown Convention Center in the heart of downtown Houston, TX, May 3-5, 2013! With over 550 exhibitors covering over 400,000 square feet of exhibit hall space, educational seminars, celebrities, and fun filled special events, bring the whole family- there will be something for everyone! Spend the day exploring the products from every major firearm company in the country, book the hunt of a lifetime in our exclusive outfitter section, and view priceless collections of firearms in our gun collector area. You'll also see knives, wildlife...

2013 NDP Theme NEWS RELEASE – April 8, 2013 Dion Elmore Director, Public Relations The National Day of Prayer Task Force (719) 559-9570 media@nationaldayofprayer.org “PRAY FOR AMERICA” AMERICANS TO UNITE AND PRAY ON THURSDAY, MAY 2ND, FOR THE 62ND ANNUAL OBSERVANCE OF THE NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO (April 8, 2013) – As our nation struggles with continued economic insecurity, vast healthcare reform, and countless challenges to our constitutional rights, citizens of the United States are preparing to exercise their freedom to gather, worship, and pray. Millions will answer the call to prayer on May 2nd in observance...

Lexington Board of Selectmen wave victory flag for marathon attacker On April 16th the Lexington board of selectmen called an “emergency meeting” to discuss permit suspension for The Muster On The Battle Green. The permit was revoked under the guise of public safety. Video content can be viewed here. (at site) -- The “emergency meeting” assembled at 6:00PM but turned out to be a smoke and mirror show. The Lexington Patch reported that the permits have been revoked at 3:22PM April 16th. That is 2 hours and 38 minutes before it got voted on. As the organizer of this rally,...

The National Rifle Association (NRA) is pleased to announce this year's Annual Meetings and Exhibits, to be held at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas from May 3-5, 2013. For further updates and announcements, be sure to follow NRA on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NationalRifleAssociation and on Twitter @NRA. Seventy-thousand attendees are expected at this year’s Annual Meetings and Exhibits, sponsored by Midway USA, making this one of the largest in NRA’s 142-year history. Leading firearm manufacturers will display the firearm industry’s latest and greatest products. Guides and outfitters, various hunting and shooting accessories, and an extensive private collection...

Tea Party Express Considering Latino-Focused Bus Tour On Monday, Sal Russo, co-founder of Tea Party Express, the political action committee that sponsored Rand Paul's response to President Obama's State of the Union address, said that his group was considering a nationwide bus tour specifically focused on the Latino community. ..."[t]he bus tour is the iconic symbol of the Tea Party. When we’ve gone to some states, like Texas, we’ve had good Hispanic participation. We’re trying to do a [national] bus tour that would be more directed that way.” *snip* A final decision on whether Tea Party Express will undertake a...

My dear friends around the world, today the State of Israel is 65 years old. A happy Independence Holiday to everyone. Happy Independence Day to all of the soldiers of the Israel Defense Forces!

These rallies are for ALL who value their freedom and liberty: If you are a conservative, Second Amendment activist, libertarian, reform, gun activist, gun/rifle club member you need to show up and be counted with others who have simply had enough of the assault on your rights and the liberty we all hold near and dear to our hearts. Citizens are ready to rally in counties throughout New Jersey to show their disdain for the attack on our Constitution, the Bill of Rights and our freedoms on April 13/14. Rallies are forming as follows: April 13th 10:00 am Middlesex County...

The Republican State Central Committee is meeting on April 13th to decide whether or not to oust Pat Brady as party chairman. Brady has been an absolute failure. He has divided the party. He has targeted conservative candidates for office. He has led the party off the cliff. He disrespects the party platform. In order for the GOP to have a future, he must go. Join us on April 13 at the Rally for the Future of the Illinois GOP.

Americans know the true meaning and purpose of the Second Amendment is to guarantee our right to self-defense in our system of self-government. I would like to invite the millions of Americans who believe it is important to protect the Second Amendment to share their stories about what the Second Amendment means to them and why they feel the Senate should protect their rights. Please fill out the following form to add your voice to the effort to protect the Second Amendment. (Simple form to leave input at the website)

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman today announced that they will host a community forum in Manchester on Thursday, April 4, 2013, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Town Hall’s Lincoln Center Hearing Room at 494 Main Street. These town hall-style events provide an opportunity to discuss the state’s pressing issues face-to-face with state residents. They are open to the public; tickets are not necessary and seats are available on a first come, first served basis. Those who would like an opportunity to ask a question should arrive a little bit earlier to...

Tribute to a Conservative Activist Pioneer, Doctor Raoul A legend passed away last weekend. A legend from a long ago era—at least as time is measured in the Internet Age. As such, most of you reading this have never known of him, but you should. Doctor Raoul’s message for the wounded warriors at Walter Reed Army Medical Center His admirers included the likes of conservative luminaries Andrew Breitbart, Ann Coulter, John Fund, David Limbaugh and Michelle Malkin. His work was appreciated by numerous wounded warriors at Walter Reed. He bedeviled Bill and Hillary Clinton and was sworn at by liberal...

We lost AGreatPer last year. He passed away in August. He was 73.His passing was missed as his wife, who would have notified FR, had preceded him in death.He last posted in July, 2012. AGreatPer was a D.C. Chapter stalwart who traveled from Pennsylvania numerous times to stand with us outside the Clinton White House, Cheney's House, troop support rallies, counter-demonstrations of anti-American leftists and our six-year-long Walter Reed vigil.AGreatPer had a great personality, he was a pleasure to be around at a freep and at our after-freep lunches and dinners.Trueblackman, BufordP and AGReatPer at Walter Reed, October 8, 2010.

This is a prayer thread for Mesta. I've been on the phone with her for hours today/yesterday (my sense of time is getting a little frassled), and we need a great amount of prayer. Mesta went down hard a few days ago, I was on the phone when it happened and I heard her hit the floor and scream, then a bunch of running, slamming doors and chaos before the line went dead. It was a couple of days before I was able to get her status and got my proper links to her hospital, and it doesn't look good....

Doctor Raoul died Saturday of a rare form of cancer. He was 58. Raoul's family contacted us this morning to see if they could find out more about his activities as an activist. This is such a shock. His family is looking for photos and stories about him. He is and always will be a Free Republic icon. He kind of fell off the face of the earth about 2 or 3 years ago now. All attempts we made to reach him failed. If you have photos please contact me. Please feel free to post stories and I will make...

I'm on an old work computer that I've used for years so I know it's not on my end, but FR seems to be running faster/smoother....Sweet!

From www.mrvirtualpresident.com: VOTER FRAUD (Virtual State of the Union 2013) March 5, 2013 The Virtual President concludes his 2013 State of the Union address by showing how voter fraud IS voter suppression, and by calling for a top-to-bottom reform of the US electoral system starting with the argument for Photo ID. For the latest from The Virtual President go to http://www.mrvirtualpresident.com

Your key to winning conservative activism is simple: know, grow, and go. After you learn what’s going on and learn the tools you need, you’re ready to take productive action at the right time. We use emails, our blog, and our activist website to let you know what needs to happen when. Take Action! Your activism dashboard: create a profile on our activist website and use your dashboard to stay up to speed on the latest conservative fights on Capitol Hill. Action Alerts: posts we use to let you know when to take action. Post Your Action Story: send us...

February 23 is a National Day of Resistance with rallies being organized in 75+ (and counting) cities. As you all know, for decades, politicians on both sides of the aisle have been chipping away at the Constitution and, especially, the Second Amendment. It is time to "push back" (yet again!) and remind Washington that the American people do not want further gun controls! Please visit the website, find a rally near you (or sign up to help organize or even organize a rally in your town or city, if none is listed.)"What country can preserve its liberties if its rulers...

Our FReepathon. I did not have any money to give more to my favorite site. However, I did have a few gift cards, with small balances just sitting around. I checked each and everyone of them to see how much was left. I had 4 in total (one was for .50 cents, lol). The other 3 totaled $30.77. I was not sure if a cc charge was applied for donations, so I contacted onyx whom referred me to Jim Robinson. Those last 3 donations from NY posted, were from me and my gift cards, sitting there collecting dust. If any...

Houston, Tx --(Ammoland.com)- U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, & Human Rights : The Senate committee listed above will take up the subject of “Proposals to Reduce Gun Violence: Protecting Our Communities While Respecting the Second Amendment” next Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. Senator Cruz is the Ranking Member of this subcommittee. Senator Cruz is asking for your help. Please be willing to submit your thoughts on a relevant topic for Sen.Cruz and the committee to consider in the form of a formal letter to the committee which makes either a pro 2nd Amendment...

From www.mrvirtualpresident.com/v-potus: V-POTUSWelcome to the home of the Virtual President of the United States (V-POTUS). The Virtual Presidency is a rhetorical device used to introduce common sense into modern American politics. During the next few weeks and months, this website will be in a state of constant growth. We'll continue to add new features, including...a shedule of speaking engagements... -- snip -- From www.mrvirtualpresident.com:Virtual Inaugural 2013 February 6, 2013 Virtual President Bill Whittle outlines the three essential qualities needed for the Pursuit of Happiness in Modern America... © 2013 Mr. Virtual President. All Rights Reserved.

GRNC Alert 2-4-13: ATTEND GRNC RALLY TOMORROW! Details Category: GRNC Alerts Published on Monday, 04 February 2013 23:08 Written by Web Volunteer Hits: 93 Show politicians you mean business! Your gun rights are under siege! It is time to demonstrate to the world that you will no longer tolerate such attacks. GRNC is putting a rally under the office windows of legislators at the General Assembly on Feb. 5 at 12:00 PM. Yes, you will have to take time off from work, but it is crucial that we hold the rally at a time and place where politicians and the...

Received a request from Gonzo. He says his brother-in-law, Noel Nightingale, is in the hospital and is close to expiring. God bless his soul, he's a good man. A Canadian navy veteran who fought for the United States. Please address your replies to Gonzo.

Guns Across America 2nd Amendment Rally at every state capital today at noon. Be there if you can. It's important that we have a huge turn out everywhere.

Where: California State Capitol Building, Sacramento.When: Saturday, January 19, 2013. High Noon.

Join us at the Texas State Capitol in Austin for a family friendly, pro-second amendment rally to affirm your right to bear arms. The event begins at noon on the North Side of the Capitol this Saturday, January 19th. Confirmed Speakers: Sheriff Richard Mack; TX Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson; TX Rep. Steve Toth; Eric Reed - National Coordinator for Guns Across America Events; Adrian Murray - Texas Political Activist; Alan LaFrance - Texas Gun Talk; Ralph Patterson - TX Rep. Co. Chair and Gun Rights Proponent; Toby Marie Walker - Tea Party & Political Activist. Others to be announced as...

Where: NY State Capitol - Capitol Building, State Street, Albany, NY 12230 When: High Noon, Saturday Jan 19th 2013 Why: To show support of our Second Amendment Right

...This is not a CCDL sponsored event, but we encourage as many people as possible to take part in one or the other. We would like to thank those CCDL members who stepped up and on their own got the permits and permissions needed for this. Remember, follow all state and local laws. Firearms are allowed on the Capitol grounds, but are not allowed inside the building. Firearms are not permitted in Bushnell Park, which runs right up to the Capitol. Guns should remain holstered at all times. Capitol police will be on scene. Remember you are representing all gun...

This article came from one of the local papers. MANSFIELD — The Mansfield North Central Ohio Tea Party Association will have a rally in support of the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms and to celebrate Gun Appreciation Day at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 19, at the Central Park Gazebo, at Main Street and Park Avenue. There will be special speakers. For details, go to www.bloodofpatriots.org.

Guns Across America is organizing a coordinated march on all the state capitols on January 19th at noon. At the link you'll find information on the event and the email address for the coordinator of your state. Let's turn en mass for this one.

It is with deep sadness and regret that I report the passing Wednesday morning of FReeper Eastbound (Dave Schultz). In an email to Jim Robinson, Dave's son said: Hello, I’m Dave’s son, Ken. I’m so sorry to say the Dave “Eastbound” passed away Wednesday morning. I know Free Republic was one of his favorite forums, so if anyone might want to know that he’s gone, please pass it on if you would. Thank you, sincerely. Dad spent many many hours at FR for years. ~ Ken Schultz Prayers and condolences can be sent to Ken at ken@apachego.com.

<p>Mark your calendar. On Jan. 19, two days before President Obama is inaugurated and a day before Sen. Dianne Feinstein is expected to introduce an assault weapons ban, a Gun Appreciation Day has been called in the U.S.</p> <p>Organizers are asking folks to go into their local gun shop and wave a flag or a “Hands Off Our Guns” sign or just brandish a copy of the Constitution. With 300 million guns in the U.S., there should be more than enough people ready to participate.</p>

Haven't posted here for a while. Some of you might know me as co-founder of Hear Us Now which organized the Tax Day Tea Parties (among other events) at the Colorado State Capitol. I brought Hear Us Now to an end in March of this year. The next project, Liberty Cast. 24 hour online streaming Activist/political radio. Liberty Cast has been under way on a tiny scale for sometime. Producing podcasts for others, and hosting two pdcasts. One being the podcast for Grassroots Radio Colorado (http://libertycast.net/grc/index.htm). Please visit the following page, give some consideration to the request and share the...

With FReeper AFPhys in Grand Island NY (at home of The Mayor) showing off the Wheelbarrow skills~! Bill at the first Honor Flight out of Akron. He was delighted to chat with Bob Dole. At a Walter Reed Freep - with Bert, Kristinn. He really enjoyed the WH correspondent dinner FReep & time afterward in hotel lounge He may have been old.. but he wasn't stupid!!!! A gentle and kind man has returned to his maker. He was a patriot, FReeper, WW2 Army/AF veteran who received the Bronze Star, and very very young at heart. He buried two wifes...

A PRAYER FOR AMERICA ON ELECTION DAY, NOVEMBER 6th, 2012 "Our Father in Heaven, we come before Thee this day in supplication, prayer, and fasting for our nation. Dear Father, forgive us of our shortcomings, both as individuals and as a nation. We pray on behalf of the tens of millions in this land whose still revere thy Name and thy Word, and who seek Thee and Thy Son. "We pray for a healing of our land, Father. This day, we in this nation, due to thy grace, kindness and love, will be able to exercise our right and duty...

Post your Michigan morning voting observations here!! We're particularly interested in the dem district turnout, e.g., Detroit, etc.

Post your New Hampshire morning voting observations here. We're particualrly interested in Freeper observations in predominantly democrat districts.

Post your morning observations of North Carolina voting here. We're particularly interested in voting trends in predominantly Dem districts in the Research Triangle area.

Post your Florida voting observations here!!! We're also interested in Freeper ovservations of predominantly dem districs in Miami/Dade and Sarasota.

Post your Colorado Voting Observations Here. We're also interested in Freeper observations of voting turnout in the Dem districts in Denver.

Post your Virginia voting observations here. We're particularly interested in the turnout at more democratic precincts in NOVA (Northern Virginia).

Post your anecdotal observations of Pennsylvania voting here. We're especially interested in Freepers' observations of voting in the Philadelphia suburbs.

This will be a running thread for morning anecdotal observations of voting in Ohio. What are you seeing at the polls? If you are in a predominantly democrat district, what does the crowd look like in comparioson with 2008 and in past election years?

Some good news perhaps. John says he has found a problem with one of the servers and he's going to try to configure around it. But it'll take him a couple hours or more before he's ready to test it. Hang in there. Prayers up that it works!

It only takes twenty bucks, To keep the left in their muck, If you money bomb today, You will help Obama to go away, And if he's here were to stay, Freerepublic will be here to hammer away, Consider your twenty a form of luck, In the fight against those who don't give a.......

Time for all Freepers to Commit to 30 mins/day of prayer for the next 5 days, asking God to bless the Romeny/Ryan campaign our country and that His will be done in this election. I've been a Freeper since June 8, 1998. We've done all that we can as individuals and partisans. Now it's time to commit all of our work and efforts and the GOP ticket to God's will. Everyone on this Blog can carve out 30 mins/day for the next 5 days to offer up this great country in prayer. Chad

Research from the Peabody Medical Foundation found that money bombing your favorite conservative website increases overall health by 7000%, I know it's hard to believe but I read it on the internet so it must be true! It also helps cut down lying by the same amount. Did you know; Alexa Traffic Rank: 4,801 United States Flag Traffic Rank in US: 886 link-icon Sites Linking In: 13,905

I just want to make So Cal and West Coast Freepers aware of an awesome ProLife event coming up on November 18th at Dodger Stadium. go2bat4LIFE will be a An AWESOME family-friendly event, packed with games, live music, food trucks and Dodger Dogs, inspirational Pro-LIFE speakers and special guests! Plus there’s FREE parking and proceeds from the carnival-style games benefit local Pro-LIFE groups! Please come, enjoy and celebrate LIFE with thousands of Pro Life Americans. Here's the website with more information: http://go2bat4life.com/ (sorry if I did this in the wrong area! I've been on the site for years, but haven't...

It is with great sadness and regret that I post: Joseph Phillips OD, aka “BadJoe,” passed away today, November 1, 2012, after a long illness. Joe wanted to hang on until November 7, 2012, but lost his struggle just a few days too early. Joe was a patriot, a lover of liberty, and an independent-minded gentleman. He leaves behind family, friends, and a loving wife. He will be missed. RIP BadJoe.