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Hello fellow Freepers, This is a message from the family of GitmoSailor, or Gus, as we knew him. Gus passed away on Tuesday. He left us in poor health and is no longer suffering. Thanks to all of you who made his last days bearable. He thoroughly enjoyed his time on-line, especially to express his political views and points. Thank you again for giving him a forum to view and respond to world politics and current affairs. Thank you for providing him with a much needed past time. To any wishing to express condolences we will check this board for...

So then, it also seems impossible that the online Star-Bulletin image came from the Hawaii State Library microfilm.This brings up a multitude of questions the most important of which are these: Where DID those imagescome from, and why were they falsely claimed to be from the Hawaii State Library?

The Problem with the Announcement Stories Two items have been offered as evidence of Barack Obama being born in Hawaii: an online COLB image which the HDOH has indirectly confirmed in 2 different ways as a forgery, and online images of birth announcements in the Hawaii papers shortly after Obama’s birth. This post will explain why I believe we’ve been fed – and swallowed – a lie about where those images came from. Later posts will give a glimpse of just how far it seems somebody was willing to go in order to have something – anything – that would...

While Tom Tancredo's campaign thinks the Denver Post is trying to drag John Hickenlooper's carcass over the finish line in the guv race, Tanc has honor rally organizer Glenn Beck in his corner. On his radio show, Beck recently declared that if Tancredo was elected, he might move to Colorado, adding that voting for Big Tom was essentially like voting for him. See progressive yakker Ed Shultz take on these two alleged "Halloweenies" in a clip from his MSNBC program on view below:

Back on July 8, 2008, I had originally reported a story by WND wherein Mr. Obama had referenced Jakarta, Indonesia as “my old home town.” In that posting, I also referenced the following picture by Tatan Syuflana (an Indonesian reporter and photographer) of Mr. Obama’s registration card at Indonesia’s Fransiskus Assisi Catholic school: To date, the White House has remained silent on the fact that the document shows “Barry Soetoro’s” citizenship as being Indonesian. Stick with me — this is where things begin to get interesting, and likely not for the reason you’re thinking. Today, a few concerned citizens forwarded...

As you are led, please pray for, and send good wishes to Jan in Colorado, her husband and kids. Her daughter is out of the country, and has become ill. She won't know more until late Wednesday, so let's all hold them up.

Howdy everyone!! Are you ready for a FReepathon?!! Sorry about the downtime yesterday morning. We had a problem with the database and John ended up having to reload the whole thing. And then, as Murphy would have it, everything that could go wrong did go wrong. But looks like we're up and running again, albeit with some lingering problems. But I'm sure John will get those ironed out soon so he can get back to work on the new features he's getting ready to introduce. Also, sorry about being gone all day yesterday. I was at the VA hospital where...

Reposting this Announcement, because I posted it wrong the first time, so the mods pulled that thread and told me to fix it and repost.... From the National Review: McCain Making Nice at CPAC? [Mark Hemingway] After skipping the event last year, I just heard that McCain purchased a booth at CPAC, the annual conservative gathering in Washington coming up two weeks from now. CPAC attendees are pretty hard core conservatives — not exactly McCain's base. Romney won the straw poll there last year, and at one point, McCain was actually booed by the crowd when they announced the poll...

Days left until the Jan. 19 S.C. Republican presidential primary: 46 Days left until the Jan. 26 S.C. Democratic presidential primary: 53 Days left to register to vote: 17 CAMPAIGN TRAIL When and where presidential candidates are appearing in South Carolina 12:15 p.m. today: Former U.S. Sen. Fred Thompson will have a meet-and-greet at Wade’s Southern Cooking at 100 N. Pine St. in Spartanburg. 2 p.m.: Thompson will visit Blue Ridge Shooting Sport Store at 3559 Ballenger Road in Greer. 6 p.m.: Thompson will visit Market Square Deli at 2029 Wade Hampton Blvd. in Greenville. 8:45 a.m. Wednesday: Thompson will...

Republican presidential candidate former Senator Fred Thompson of Tennessee will appear on Bill Bennett's radio show later today. Click to find a station near you.

U.S. presidential candidate Fred Thompson is scheduled to speak in Cape Coral Friday afternoon. Thompson will be at Jaycee Park, 4125 S.E. 20th Place, around 1:20 p.m., according to his schedule on his campaign Web site, http://fred08.com. Anyone who would like to attend Friday’s event can R.S.V.P. at Thompson’s campaign site. http://www.ImWithFred.com

Prosecutors Break Up What They Call One of the Biggest Wall Street Insider-Trading Rings NEW YORK (AP) -- The defendants included husband-and-wife lawyers, registered representatives, compliance personnel and hedge fund portfolio managers who improperly relied on hundreds of tips during five years of illegal trading. http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/070302/securities_fraud.html?.v=13

Keep Arkansas Legal, a new immigration reform group in the Central Arkansas area, will meet at the Roosevelt Thompson Libray from 3:00pm-6:00pm Saturday October 7th (Terry Library was booked). We will discuss what to do for the election and the upcoming legistlative session. We will then have a general discussion about illegal immigration. address: Roosevelt Thompson Library 38 Rahling Circle Little Rock, AR 72223 You can go to this link and type the address for a map http://maps.yahoo.com/" We also have a volunteer opportunity. The Lagrone campaign has given a neighborhood in Chenal called The Village to do door to...

ATLAS Does The Bikini Vlog:   http://atlasshrugs2000.typepad.com/atlas_shrugs/2006/08/the_bikini_vlog.html

Remember Elian Gonzalez? By surrounding his home supporters kept the media tuned to his story and made all Americans aware of his plight. In the same spirit Freestar is creating a calendar of the eviction dates of victims of eminent domain abuse (EDA). This calendar will allow opponents of EDA to surround the homes and businesses of victims on eviction day and call attention to their story. After we have the calendar we will need a band of people ready to walk, drive or fly to frontline of the eminent domain wars—to whomever's home or business is next in the...

Legislative Policy Forum When: Monday, March 20, 2006 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Where: Electric Cooperatives Building 1 Cooperative Way Arkansas Who: Jennifer Crawley (501) 372-7301 Legislative Candidate Reception When: Monday, March 20, 2006 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Where: Little Rock Club 400 W Capitol Ave # 2435 Arkansas Who: Jennifer Crawley (501) 372-7301 http://www.fairus.org/site/PageServer?pagename=research_mar06nl13&JServSessionIdr010=8mn39cqen1.app6a Immigration Conference Coming to Kansas City The Impact of Illegal Immigration on State and Local Governments Source: Immigration Report FAIR’s highly successful series of regional immigration reform conferences is coming to Missouri. State and local law enforcement, and elected officials from across the region...

...and according to AP, only 28 people have entered, 12 of them from North Dakota. Okay, let the jokes fly, but I've been to the Peace Garden State, and it's a great place. That's me below in 2004 running in the North Dakota Badlands near Medora, one of the places the winners--and their chaperones--will visit this summer. Anyone who knows any high schoolers who will be juniors or seniors next year should tell them about the North Dakota National Guard essay contest. From AP: A National Guard essay contest is offering 10 selected high school students from every state and...

On Tuesday afternoon, October 11, 2005, I will be commentating on the DePaul/Churchill fiasco on a local Colorado radio show, "Caplis & Silverman." They have been adamant combaters against Churchill and his beliefs, as any responsible citizen should be. Governor Bill Owens has also appeared on the show numerous times, especially with regards to Ward Churchill. The University and those who undermine the fabric of our community will be forced to retreat and concede after the national media becomes involved. This radio show appearance, hopefully, is but only the first step to a more efficient and public opposition. You can...

Draw Manga, my latest book was released today. A couple of reviews are already on the Net. My sincere thanks to all of you out there who encouraged and otherwise helped me write it. I couldn't have done it without you.

http://soft-vision.com/only/ ( either join so you can post or when you get to the login screen click on : back to blog. ) Former PoW's from both sides of the issue are encouraged to post their view. But note, to say NO ONE was left behind is ludacrist ( what ever) and unproveable, yet below, in Sen. McCain's own words he admits ... just a "tiny hand full".. well I feel as a majority do, ONE is to many to leave, ONE is a father, a brother, an uncle and on and on.. who should have the right to the...

Last week, I reported on the Supreme Court's Kelo vs City of New London decision, which seriously weakened Constitutionally guaranteed private property rights. Now, in what can only be viewed as an attempt at pure poetic justice, a budding developer, businessman Logan Darrow Clements, has begun the process of seizing Supreme Court Justice David Souter's homestead in Weare, New Hampshire and replacing it with a hotel. Citing the Kelo decision, Clements has contacted Weare's building official, saying: "Although this property is owned by an individual, David H. Souter, a recent Supreme Court decision, "Kelo vs. City of New London" clears...

'Droopy drawers' bill seeks end to overexposure of underwear By Christina Bellantoni -- Virginia lawmakers to the state's youth: Pull up your pants or pay the price. Delegate Algie T. Howell Jr. doesn't want to see underwear hanging out of the back of your pants, and most lawmakers yesterday agreed with him. The House voted 60-34 for his bill, which would impose a $50 fine on anyone whose boxers, briefs or thongs peek above their pants or skirts. "It's not an attack on baggy pants," said Mr. Howell, Norfolk Democrat. "To vote for this bill would be a vote for...

Photo just released!

First time posting, sorry it's a vanity. Just a quick weather report from Cuyahoga County. Time: 0745 Raining, gloomy, crappy, chilly.... it looks like even God is conspiring to keep those Democrats away from the polls!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BUSH/CHENEY2004 CLUB The Bush/Cheney2004 Club is proud to announce that prominent Film Producer/writer, Lionel Chetwynd, will moderate the next BushCheney2004 Club meeting at the Regency Banquet Room in the Sportman's Lodge Hotel in Studio City on October 18, 2004 @ 7 PM A talk by Lionel Chetwynd, the Director/Writer/Producer of "CELSIUS 41.11" - - a powerful political documentary and an excellent response to counter Moore's claims will be discussed. This must see documentary is for ALL Americans before they vote in November. Americans memories are short and many have forgotten or chose to ignore the threats to...

Anyone make sense of this? http://www.midiasemmascara.org/

OFFICIAL KENTUCKY CHAPTER OF FREE REPUBLIC Folks, it's OFFICIAL. I can now tell you that the OFFICIAL KENTUCKY CHAPTER OF FREE REPUBLIC is about to be unveiled. I have been in talks the last couple of days with Diotima, Nick, and all the fine people with Free Republic Central. And I am working diligently as we speak on the premiere of the Kentucky Free Republic Forum. Everyone wishing to be a member should freepmail me (or e-mail me at mrtruth2000@yahoo.com) with their screen name, a starter password and an email address. I am excited, so LET'S ROLL!!!

*** OFFICIAL KENTUCKY FREEPER MEETING *** Okay, you people, it has been way too long since we had an official "unofficial" (or should that be unofficial "official"?) meeting of the Kentucky Freepers. I checked back and found that over a full year has passed since we last hosted one of our loud and rowdy meetings. In an effort to gather the largest possible crowd of Freepers for this event, I am going to throw out some possible dates for an evening meeting here. After doing my research, I have found a handful of upcoming dates on which there are no...

In an era where cool has been commodified and postmodernism has triumphed in the literary, cultural, and financial arenas, where inherent worth is oft dismissed and new-age hype rules the day, jollyroger.com has stuck by the guns of fundamental principle. She has sailed steadily along her foreordained course, signing aboard loyal crew members one by one, firing broadsides from the Western Canon to defend the embattled Great Books, and laying the foundations of the world’s classical portal with the most valuable kind of seed capital—heartfelt poetry. In the postmodern culture’s pervasive gray, it’s often difficult to perceive the Permanent Things;...

I was just on Hannity a few minutes ago (from New York)! Did any of you guys hear me? Anyway, I said that the liberal Democrat legislature in CA is going to thry and thwart Arnold by sending up all kinds of liberal social legislation (gay marriage, et.) It is clear how Arnold must respond to this. He has a mandate to eliminate the car tax. He MUST threaten to veto EVERYTHING that comes across his desk until he gets the legislation that the people are demanding. Second, as Newt made clear on H&C last night, he has to go...

Dear FReeper friends, I'm writing to let you know that I just found out that I (retroactively) made Law Review at my school (#10 of 308 in my class). I want to thank all the FReeper law experts who gave me advice and help last year when I was a 1L. I plan to pay you all back by taking our fight to Law Review. Anyway, I am looking for a topic for my "note", and I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions. I was thinking about writing something about election law (Bush v. Gore, Lautenberg, 9th Circuit recall...

<p>In addition to the rallies at the State Capitol building, and the Civic Center, last weekend (3/30)there was also a support our troops rally at the Ewa end of Ala Moana Park from 10-12. There will be one this Saturday. This was the first time I've ever attended a rally/protest of any kind. It was soooo much fun, there was a DJ playing all kinds of patriotic music, and about 200-300 people attended. Hopefully the fun won't be spoiled this weekend by the "peace activists" who crashed the rally at the Civic center last weekend. Hope to see eveyone there!!!!</p>

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...

The Federal Election Commission this month proposed rules that could exempt most charities from an advertising prohibition contained in the new campaign-finance law. The commission has asked charities and others (that means you FReepers) to submit their views on the proposals. The new law bars organizations from running ads that mention a candidate within the 60 days preceding an election. The ban applies even to ads about an issue or piece of legislation, a type of advocacy charities frequently use. In the proposed rules, the commission said the prohibition on advertising that mentions candidates applies only to paid advertisements, so...

Americans for Israel's Survival, BETAR, The ZOA and The Jewish Action Allaince will be holding a mass gathering on Sunday, April 28th at Noon at 444 Madison Avenue at 50th Street to say "Shame on France" and call for a boycott on travel to France. The protest will end with a march to the Israeli Consulate (42nd Street & 2nd Avenue) where the group will show solidarity with the state of Israel. During the rise of Jew-Hatred in Europe, people asked... where is everybody? When Jews were being cattled into the ghettos. People asked where is everybody? When 6 million...

Subject: HI- BAD NEWS Date: Wed, 13 Mar 2002 09:50:54 -0500 Hello everyone, I thought I would let you all know that come tomorrow I may be looking for a new job.  Our company came in yesterday and fired one of our upper management people.  They have let 3 upper[-level people] and 2 detailers go so far in other offices. There is talk of closing our Big Rapids office and other satellite offices. Tomorrow we [will] receive our reviews with the Auburn big wigs.  It does not look good for me or [removed], we are low on the totem pole and have already...