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Dear prayer partners, Our dear marysecretary had a successful kidney transplant surgery early this morning. Her pastor reports: "From: Jerry S. Subject: Mary's Surgery Date: Friday, November 6, 2009, It is 4:45 am we just got home the hospital; Mary’s surgery went well, she now has a new kidney and the doctor seemed please with the results. Thank you very much for your prayers and please keep them up because there is a long road to recovery, also keep Richie in your prayers that he can get some rest. You prayer warriors are much appreciated, may God’s blessing be upon...

We have some FReepers desperate to get back into the workforce after being laid off, with families to support. Great guys and gals who believe the way you believe. If they are local to you, wouldn't you prefer to give one of them the chance over just anyone off the street?

Pelosi critical of Baucus billBy GLENN THRUSH | 9/17/09 5:04 AM EDT House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s reaction to the release of the Max Baucus health care reform bill was chilly at best — with a not-so-subtle swipe at the Senate Finance Committee’s stripping away the public option preserved in current House proposals. “As this proposal evolves, we hope to see modifications that result in the Senate bill better reflecting the work of the House to make health care more affordable for all Americans and promote competition that is key to keeping costs lower,” Pelosi said in a statement. “I believe...

It was surreal to step onto the stage and to feel the unity, energy, and absolute commitment to this nation on the National Mall yesterday in Washington DC. It was even more surreal to know that all who were there had come from every different corner of life imaginable in the United States. Nonetheless, we were honored to join Parcbench, the National Tea Parties, and every patriot who stood up on 9.12 for the future of America:

FREEPER "THE MAYOR" IS ON CAVUTO RIGHT NOW\

Share a NiteCap and an interview with HonestConservative and Brian Darling of the Heritage Foundation as we discuss the healthcare scam and how socialists goals have changed little in our lifetime, just ask Ronald Reagan, whose conservative philosophy will be with us through the glories of audio technology.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CI0hn2De304

Today marks six years as a Freeper for me, I must be addicted!

How to tell if you've been FReeping too longIf some, many or all of the following apply to you, you probably have been FReeping too long. You remember when you had to know basic HTML in order to form a decent post.  You remember when the entire thread had to be 86’d in order to remove a single post.  You remember when if someone forgot to close their italics, bold tags, the entire thread after that point was in bold or italics.  You remember when if a disruptor made a mess of things during the wee hours of the night,...

As longtime readers know, in the past several years, I've gotten a lot of death threats, ALL of them from Muslim residents of the United States a/k/a the "moderate" ones. Three of the four have been prosecuted, but the Justice Department refuses to pursue the most scary and frequent of the death threat perpetrators (Lola Elzein, who contacted me six times with escalating threats of rape, torture, and death to myself and my family members). But yesterday, I got a not-so-veiled threat from a man named Chad Castagana, who is on the right . . . the far, far, nutty...

Another day, another outrage from the Obama Administration. OK,how about a little diversion? Who is the posting champ of FreeRepublic? Who has posted the most number of threads? The most number of replies? Who has been here the longest(other than JimRob,of course!)? Check "Account" at the top of the page and let us know.

The next ten days are going to involve some intense campaigning on the ground in the Fifth District of Illinois, with the goal of electing FR's own chicagolady, Rosanna Pulido, to Congress on April 7. We still need more volunteers! No matter where you live, if you can make phone calls from home for Rosanna, please contact Maureen Gerrish at pulidophonebank@gmail.com, and she'll get you all set up. If you live in or near the district, please join up with one of our teams that will be canvassing precincts every day for the next ten days. We're starting out tomorrow...

Rahm Emanuel is an anti gun politician who recently became Barack Obama’s chief of staff. He was previously the the US Congressman for Illinois’ 5th congressional district - a congressional seat that is now vacant. The seat will soon be filled through an election, with the primary occurring on March 3, 2009, and the general election on April 7, 2009. Getting a pro gun rights individual elected would be a nice change, especially since the president is anti gun, and both chambers of congress are controlled by anti gun politicians: Rosanna Pulido is running for congress to fill the seat...

Okay, I'll start: 1) Blagojevich walks scott free 2) My salary continues to remain stagnate 3) The bailout results in a massive debt to taxpayers with zero benefit to them 4) Iran aquires nuclear weapons and we (including Bush) failed to do anything about it 5) Jamie Gertz continue's to become even more attractive as she ages

We have a long hard road ahead, share some presents with our online home, FREE REPUBLIC, and keep it going!

Hi everyone. In the neverending search for likeminded people I have started a facebook group called "Freepers on Facebook" for anyone who is interested. I am hopeful that we can use it for activism and networking in the future. Cheers

If the S.C. Republican establishment (including Senate President Glenn McConnell and Lt. Gov. André Bauer) had gotten behind her campaign four years ago, Katherine Jenerette would be a Republican State Senator right now. Not only that … Jay-Z’s hit “99 Problems” wouldn’t be the official theme song of South Carolina’s so-called “deliberative” body. Anyway, McConnell and Bauer (like the rest of the “Republican” Caucus) chose not to back Jenerette’s campaign, deciding instead to support behind the campaign of their big government buddy Sen. Dick Elliott, a Democrat and one of the most corrupt politicians in state history. It’s just another...

Today is my official anniversary as a FReeper. I don't post as much as I did in the early years, but I'm here reading every day. When the board is down, I IM my friends and tell them, "Call the paramedics! FreeRepublic is down!" Most of them "get it" now since they've become FReepaholics themselves. This forum has gotten me through some difficult and challenging times over the years. Monicagate and Bill Clinton in general, the 2000 election from hell, 9-11, the Columbia explosion, the 2004 election, the 2008 election, and many others. I also met a FReeper ("whoever") who...

10 years logged in and almost a year lurking too. What a long time. What a part of my life Thank you everyone.

Could someone please help me find a FReeper? I can't remember her name, but she posted in a thread the day after the election saying she was taking a holiday from Free Republic for awhile to work on her study on Jews in the South. I want to get in touch with her because she could be a big help to me regarding my Master's thesis. Does anyone know who I am talking about?

I've never seen so many vanities on FR. Ever. And most by newbies, who perhaps don't understand what FR is meant to be. FR has ceased to be a place to evaluate the published word, and has degenerated into a sophomoric chatroom. Jim -- can you please provide guidance on what you'd like to see FR become? Can you let us know your thoughts on vanities, and explain how you'll enforce your policy regarding vanities? I personally feel that if the ratio of vanities to discussion of the published word continues to increase, FR will become a common chatroom for...

Anyone watching the HBO movie "Recount" about the 2000 election will notice a scene where a banner plane is flying overhead with "Surrender Gorethy". Not as famous as Sore/Loserman but one of many Freeper inspired slogans that helped shape the mood during Gore's attempt to steal the 2000 election. Back in those days it was our own "Freeper Airforce" who took to the skies to put up these political messages. Freepers "Seeking the Truth" (aka Gene) and "flygirl" seem to have been flying political messages as early as October and flew the "Surrender Gorethy" banner on Thursday 11/16/2000. So my...

Well ... I have been a LONG time lurker here, but this is my first post. If this is the wrong place for this, please direct to the Lost and Found threads. Ever since McCain selected Sarah Palin as his VP running mate, I have lost my wife ... freeper Lady Heron. I have been told she is fighting a 7 X 24 addiction to Free Republic. I think she may be nearby as I constantly hear poll numbers, event attendance numbers, and shouts of "Oh no!," "Oh my!," "Yea!" and "Wow" around the house .... I even get text...

Dear Freepers! Vote for me for BusinessWeek Contest (voting ends this Weekend - Click on Image & Vote Today!) Thanks for everyone's support! BusinessWeek Selects 25 year old Hollywood Studio Owner and Cuban Immigrant Carlos Leon as “One America's Best Young Entrepreneurs 2008”Los Angeles, CA - BusinesWeek Magazine has selected 25 year old Hollywood Studio Owner Carlos Manuel Leon as one of America's Best Young Entrepreneurs in it's 2008 edition. A media mogul in the making, he is the founder of CML Studios, a full service production facility that shoots music videos, commercials, photos shoots and short films. He built...

<p>"If you are wondering why this book has a 1-star rating, it is because of FReeRepublic.com and Drudgereport.com are having their right wing minions bomb the site by giving 1-star reviews without even reading the book! "</p> <p>Well fellow Freepers, I have finally been caught. After reading a few insipid chapters at the library, I posted a well-deserved 1-star rating. Pelosi's whole book can be summed up in: "me me me me me me, look what I did, it's Bush's fault, and Capitalism sucks!".</p>

Last time I checked the calendar, it was still not 6/6/6 -- which means we're more than a month shy of the apocalypse. Yet when you see the political left and right coalesce on anything having to do with the White House, you're left to wonder: What could cause such an event of biblical proportions? Two words: Tony Snow. Snow is the Bush administration's new press secretary. So let the gravitas flow freely: Apparently one man is seen as worthy -- and, get this, from both sides of the aisle.

Charleston Mercury - Our Endorsements Published: Wednesday, June 4, 2008 7:07 PM EDT On June 10, voters go to primary polling places of their choice. We have strong feelings about some races and will advise accordingly.[snip] As noted, we do have some vigorous opinions about other incumbents, so welcome to our political quiz to answer these questions: What local elected official supported the following or is characterized as follows: 1) Congressman James Clyburn’s proposed ten-mile bridge[snip] 2) The most recent Farm Bill [snip] 3) ...voted only eight percent of the time for anti-pork legislation in 2007. As you know, the...

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...

Katherine Jenerette says she has entered the Republican primary for the First District Congressional seat out of frustration with the GOP. "The Democrats have a home team advantage now," Jenerette says, "and Republicans need a congressman who can go toe-to-toe with them. We've had a Republican Congress for six years, and we can have more of the same or we can have someone in there that will make a difference. "I am not afraid to say what needs to be said and push legislation for family and values, fiscal responsibility, national security and subjects like immigration and border control. Republicans...

We have a three way Republican Primary in South Carolina’s First Congressional District. Henry Brown is an incumbent Congressman running for this fifth term. I really have no feelings toward Brown one way or the other. He isn’t one to show up in the media much. He received a rating of 96 from the American Conservative Union for 2007, not too shabby and he’s been involved in government for about 27 years, starting in the city council, moving up to state office and then Federal.He has two challengers in the primary. The first, Paul Norris, is the President of...

Hey All of Y'all (proper plural)! I hope this note finds each of you well. I just wanted to let you know that I'm co-hosting a political show (I think the name is "The Boiling Point") on Chicago radio. Here's the info: Thursdays 1:00-1:30 Listen Live - http://www.whpk.org/stream/ As today is our first stab, we might be lacking some of the political sound bites and music clips that would be desirable, but the show will still be engaging and thought-provoking. I'm sure by the second week, we'll iron out all those kinks and have everything organized. I'm just along for...

Happy New Year's Eve to all at Free Republic!!! Make your predictions for 2008. Good Luck!!!

Every year or two I like to ask the question to other Freepers. When did you register with Free Republic? What brought you here? What keeps bringing you back?

Another chaotic day in the swamp.

Dinky McDougal and I live on half of a Florida hammock, daughter and her family on the other half. I wanted my daughter to make some payments for me, left a check on the desk, door is usually unlocked anyway, and ran up to the C store at I-95. When I got back I could hear snarling and growling through the door, opened it anyway, and there he sat. He calmed right down, but, in my email I found this; "take care of it first thing in the morning. Your darn psycho cat just chased me outta your house by...

Freeper Fantasy Hockey anyone?? It's FREE!...and fun!!! I did this a couple of seasons ago with other freepers and it was a blast! Missed a couple seasons because of deployment, but I am ready to make another Freeper leauge if anyone is interested. It would be a Head to Head league on Yahoo!, with playoffs at the end of the season. Probably an auto draft, as it would be difficult to get everyone on the same schedule. Ping this thread or send me mail if you are interested. Should be fun!! -fb

We've received many requests from freepers requesting that other freepers not post to them. There are several problems with this. 1. It's impossible for us to enforce.2. We don't have the time to enforce these requests.3. We don't have the software to keep track of these requests.4. Thick skin helps.5. Ignore the poster, if you don't reply, they won't reply. Free Republic does not need a bozo filter, bozo filters are for wimps. Final note: Trolls, troublemakers, disruptors, forum pests, malcontents, RINOs, liberals, stalkers, et al, would continue posting to (harassing) someone after being asked to stop. Conservative FReepers would...

I often wondered what exactly makes a FReeper a FReeper? Is it the simple act of reading articles on FR? Do you have to post articles or replies? To call yourself a FReeper do you need to engage in effective activism like writing letters to politicians, getting out in the street to carry signs, or, is being a FReeper an attitude. If so, what attitude is that? Knock yourself out.

I spoke to Grandeagle's wife two nights ago. I wanted to let all of you who sent prayers and well wishes to know that she was very touched by your kind words. I wanted to let you know briefly, how much your prayers have been working. She told me, first, that she and the children are doing pretty well. They've had the support of family and friends. (If you have not taken time to arrange a person to help your survivors, do so. It is hard for a grieving person to be aware of how to handle so many difficult...

A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day Free Republic made its debut in September, 1996, and the forum was added in early 1997.   Over 100,000 people have registered for posting privileges on Free Republic, and the forum is read daily by tens of thousands of concerned citizens and patriots from all around the country and the world. A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day was introduced on June 24, 2002. It's only a small room in JimRob's house where we can get to know one another a little better; salute and support our military and our leaders; pray for those in...

From www.JustAWoman.org: Sunday, Feb 11: It's Grammy Night and... we're joined by Hugh Hewitt ! Listen Sunday at 7pm (PST) here From The Right: The Next Big Thing?: Conservative pundit Hugh Hewitt marries the power of talk radio with the reach of the 'netroots.' Watch out, Kos. Talk Radio: 'Both spoken words and written words are powerful,' says Hewitt WHAT THEY'RE SAYIN' ABOUT LORES LIVE "Lores from LA---the rising star of talk radio today!!"  --Sean Hannity"Lores Rizkalla Live is just what radio needs--fun, fast-paced, hard hitting commentary with a new voice and a rising talent."   --Hugh Hewitt"Lores is not Just A Woman....

Freeway Sweeper Swiped CHP officials puzzled by overnight theft of large vehicle from Anaheim Caltrans lot. By Kimberly Edds The Orange County Register ANAHEIM – A freeway sweeper disappeared from a Caltrans yard overnight and the theft has authorities scratching their heads. "Strange things have disappeared over the years," said officer Denise Quesada of the California Highway Patrol. "But the bigger question is, why?" The sweeper, used to clear litter off freeways and keep it out of storm drains, was taken from the California Department of Transportation lot at Brookhurst Street and the Riverside (91) Freeway sometime after workers left...

I'm reading an astonishing number of comments on Free Republic these days by posters who have joined the ranks of the anti-American left in calling for an immediate withdrawal from Iraq. Some claim to have military experience, some claim to be patriotic Americans and some claim to be smarter than the rest.These posters are joining the Murtha-Rangel-McDermott treason caucus. Oh, they say they love the troops, but their decision to abandon them in the field speaks otherwise.Three years ago, the United States led an international coalition to rid the world of one of the worst regimes on the planet. Saddam...

Are you the poster who embodies the caricature that left-wingers have established of Freepers? I just wasted an hour viewing some left-wing sites, and I noticed a lot of Freeper-bashing. I've noticed this before, of course; but it got me to wondering who exactly they're talking about. The DU'ers, etc have plenty of negative adjectives for and descriptions of Freepers, but they never specify who exactly on Free Republic fits these descriptions. So in the spirit of bipartisanship that is swarming over Washington I figured I might help them out. Once we decide who fits the caricature they have of...

Here's the invite: Freepers and Friends of Freepers, Please come to a get together for a couple of hours with plenty of time left over to get home and tucked in bed. Mondays suck, so let's do it Monday (THIS MONDAY) Nov 13th. Monday 6pm till Fox & Hound Smokehouse & Tvrn 12802 Gulf Fwy (Just inside BWY8 on the southbound side of I-45. The door faces Fuqua) Houston, TX

On Sunday, Mike Huckabee crossed the New York City Marathon's finish line after a grueling race that he says was both his proudest, and for sure, his most painful. Until last week, he was unsure if he would be able to run in what would be his fourth marathon, due to a nagging knee injury that had forced him to go under the doctor's knife twice to drain a buildup of fluid. The thought of not running on Sunday was devastating to a man who had trained so hard for so long. He finally told his doctor that he...

It was exactly one year ago today that I first joined Freerepublic! It's been a great year. I love this site, we talk about everything, disagreements are usually kept polite and civil, and I really feel a sense of friendship among my fellow Freepers. Thanks for everything, you guys, I just hope my future years here go as well as this first one did!

On this page, there are several definitions of a Freeper. We are getting a very bad rap. We need to Freep the thumbs up and down and correct this. You will also find other definitions like, Moonbat, DUmmies, and Free Republic. We need your help, please! See some of the definitions below: 1 - Right-wing political activist. So-called, because it is the nickname of the denizens of the ultra-right wing Web site FreeRepublic.com. Similar to "ditto-head." Also spelled FReeper Bill thinks that anyone who opposes President Bush should be thrown in jail. He's a total Freeper. 3 - A pseudo-conservative...

I am looking for Freepers who also have a Blog. If you are one, or knows of one, I'd like to start a Blog Roll of Free Republic Bloggers on my Blog and perhaps we can all exchange links. If you are a member of FreeRepublic and have a Blog, can you contact me by Freepmail with your Blog link and any other information that might be relevant? If you know another Freeper Blogger could you forward this link to them? Meanwhile, time for a Pop Culture Update, below: ================ Time for a Pop Culture update and we must keep...

Hey y'all...happy Saturday to you. :) I am in need of some help with my FReeper page, specifically, how to place something on it. I'd like to know...how do I place a running timer or countdown on my FReeper page? How do I get the Amber alert banner to display real-time information as their website says we can do? Are we able to post a visitor counter on our FReeper pages? These are some of the things I've attempted to do in the past, but haven't been able to figure out. Can anyone help me? Thank you for your help...