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THIS WILL BE THE Great Depression, had a HUGE HEAD START on 1929! Be PLENTY BIG

WASILLA, Alaska — Gov. Sarah Palin lives by the maxim that all politics is local, not to mention personal. So when there was a vacancy at the top of the State Division of Agriculture, she appointed a high school classmate, Franci Havemeister, to the $95,000-a-year directorship. A former real estate agent, Ms. Havemeister cited her childhood love of cows as one of her qualifications for running the roughly $2 million agency. Ms. Havemeister was one of at least five schoolmates Ms. Palin hired, often at salaries far exceeding their private sector wages. When Ms. Palin had to cut the 2007...

Well placed but unnamed sources close to anonymous high-ranking members of the Democratic campaign speaking confidentally have revealed a new line of attack against Governor Sarah Palin (R), John McCain's vice-presidential running mate. "It's true that our polling data shows we are really taking a bitch-slapping right now, and we're looking to staunch the hemorrhaging. Anything that puts us on the attack and gets the enemy's panties in a wad is seen a a giant plus. "For the first time in history the American people have the opportunity to elect to the vice-presidency someone who is menstruating. And if there...

John McCain isn’t Ronald Reagan, which is the principal reason I don’t like the guy. He also may be a tad too old to begin the job as POTUS. As with family, I feel free to mention that and not be accused of age-ism since he’s not much older than I am. In addition, McCain had that “Keating Five” stink of twenty years ago in which he was a very minor player, along with four Democrats who played much larger roles in the Lincoln Savings and Loan mess which cost taxpayers $2,000,000,000. For a review of that scandal and McCain’s...

New York Senator Hillary Clinton acknowledges a 3-minute ovation during the Democratic National Convention 2008 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado, August 26. Democratic women Senators appears on stage at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado, August 26, 2008. U.S. Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) is expected to accept the Democratic presidential nomination at the convention on August 28. US Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama watches New York Senator Hillary Clinton addressing the Democratic National Convention on a TV screen in Billings, Montana on August 26. Vice Presidential candidate Senator Joe Biden (R) (D-DE) stand at the podium...

Civilized world vs uncivilzed

Russia, Georgia back Turkish-sponsored Caucasian alliance 15/08/2008 TBILISI, Georgia -- Both Russia and Georgia have backed Turkey's proposal for an alliance of Caucasian countries, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday (August 14th) after a meeting with Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili. Erdogan, accompanied by Foreign Minister Ali Babacan, visited the Georgian capital for talks with Saakashvili on the situation in South Ossetia and Turkey's proposal for a Caucasian stability forum. Erdogan later told a joint press conference, "We asked Georgia to participate in this platform. Our proposal was also welcomed by Russia." His visit to Tbilisi came a...

I emailed the owner of this website and he told me a high ranking source said there is some buzz in Washington D.C. that John McCain will announce on Monday that Colin Powell has accepted his invitation to be his Vice-Presidential Nominee http://www.mikefrancesa.com/wordpress/?p=946

<p>I was advised that this scenario would not be entertained on anywhere else. The member that I discussed it with couldn’t, or wouldn’t explain why. I was just trying to understand the great disparity between the goals of Free Republic at the About Free Republic webpage and all the policies of Free Republic that are diametrically opposed to the goals.</p>

My reasons for leaving the Party that I’ve felt at home in since I became politically aware are numerous. I will start with quoting countless conservatives who feel as I do - I didn’t so much leave the Republican Party, it was the Party that left me. The elected Republican officials failed to implement a conservative agenda, despite having the Presidency and both houses of congress. No Child Left Behind, Prescription Drug Entitlements; they even tried to force Amnesty for illegal aliens upon us. They have given us a government that would make even LBJ blush. Our businesses and land...

Congress should repeal the "don't ask, don't tell" law because the presence of gays in the military is unlikely to undermine the ability to fight and win, according to a new study released by a California-based research center. The study was conducted by four retired military officers, including the three-star Air Force lieutenant general who in early 1993 was tasked with implementing President Clinton's policy that the military stop questioning recruits on their sexual orientation. "Evidence shows that allowing gays and lesbians to serve openly is unlikely to pose any significant risk to morale, good order, discipline or cohesion," the...

Question: Would you rather: a) watch last night's McCain speech? Or b) be waterboarded?

CHRISTIAN BROADCASTERS: Generation of Vipers

A team of European scientists has deliberately triggered electrical activity in thunderclouds for the first time, according to a new paper in the latest issue of Optics Express, the Optical Society’s (OSA) open-access journal. They did this by aiming high-power pulses of laser light into a thunderstorm. At the top of South Baldy Peak in New Mexico during two passing thunderstorms, the researchers used laser pulses to create plasma filaments that could conduct electricity akin to Benjamin Franklin's silk kite string. No air-to-ground lightning was triggered because the filaments were too short-lived, but the laser pulses generated discharges in the...

ARE YOU A COMMUNIST MR. BUSH? YES! I AM!!! This would be the answer if the question had been submitted before the collapse of Soviet Union! That does come out this conclusion for the current Prime Minister of U.S.A.? Simply Mr. Bush today, follows the vision of Stalin and Titos for taking territories from Greece following dance floor their dark drawing! The pseudonym state, nation and the language of Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia was Stalin’s dream. Stalin and Tito they manufacture then in August 1944 this state "in the frames of Yugoslavian Federation. They rename from VARDARSKA in" Macedonia...

When only 19% of responding Freepers can stand McCain's speech on his strongest suite, he is in serious trouble. What can he do?

<p>Subject: WOW!!! Sen. Obama is playing us like a fiddle!</p> <p>Text: Sen. Obama's team set up this whole Race debacle from the get go, just so that he would have the stage set for this absolutely stirring speech on race relations. I have never seen the race card played so brilliantly in all the history of American politics. BRILLIANT!!!!</p>

by Antenna Wilde As the GOP struggles to find it's "voice", the nation seems to have run off with Obama. Looking over the charts and numbers, I find it increasing difficult to come to any other conclusion. Not only is he mopping up the blue states, he seems to be doing as well—if not better—in the red ones. Take Idaho: huge victory for the GOP in 2004 (Bush won the state with 69%). And here's Obama sweeping Idaho on Super Tuesday with a stunning 80%... to Hillary Clinton's 17. While all of Hillary victories (except Arkansas) have been in the...

Litterbox is in town and will kick your pointy heads!

November 21, 2007 Rod Filbrandt Dear Uptight Seattleite, Where I'm from, if someone comes up and tries to engage you in a conversation about how Hillary is leading an army of My Little Ponies in a secret war against the NBA, the proper response is to avoid eye contact and move away quickly. But you people, despite your reputation for unfriendliness, seem remarkably willing to engage in conversation with random crazy people. I heard one woman say to a man in soiled pants and a ripped, puffy jacket, "Well, anyway, at least it's Friday!" As if on the weekend he...

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I'm angry when I see the unfair united effort to shut out true conservatives like Duncan Hunter. Many Christian Conservatives are acting like cowards. They fear men rather choosing the very best person. Even if that person is not well know with a lot of money behind them. They ignore Duncan Hunter's stand on the issues.The people are not listening to him. He has a definite plan and vision for America. All the Rinos are starting copying him. He makes them look bad. The Rinos only see money. For themselves. They are more afraid of Hillary Clinton and the believe...

hello does anyone know about drug testing cocaine and marijuana.

After 9 years, 9,217 postings and 158 original threads I have decided to leave Free Republic. I haven't arrived at this decision lightly, FR has been a huge part of my life for a decade. I've learned a tremendous amount from interacting with people here. A lot of my beliefs have been challenged, and I've had to rethink things I on many occassions. There are not too many places where you can learn from sincere people in an atmosphere of open discussion. My reasons for leaving are twofold. First, and most importantly, I think I'm graduating. I've probably gotten whatever...

I need some help finding some research on my grandfather

I am updating list of Clinton supporters who have died. Can anyone add to the list? Betty Lou Furbish, Nashville, TN -- This 6 year-old died suddenly of an earache after refusing to listen to a story read by then- Governor Clinton back in 1989. * Billy Wayne Coe, Stafford, TX -- Died of mysterious causes after ingesting turpentine. Shook Clinton's hand at a rally in 1991. * Ralph Compton, Paris, TX -- Dallas businessman who died of complications resulting from an ingrown toenail after defeating the President in a game of golf in 1994. * Calvin Jones, Malibu CA...

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.

And how could they refuse? They all have a strong sense of duty and honor. They respect the Office of the President. So when the President calls, they must go. Even though they had to know they were being used. And, of course, the President and Karl Rove know what to expect from this noble group. And they must also have known that these individuals would be criticized for attending this session. But Rove and the President only care about their own political hides. They could care less who they damage in the process of covering their own back sides...

Hi, If you could please answer a few quick questions for me, I would be most appreciative. Thanks so much! If you were looking for information online about President Lincoln what URL would If you were looking for information online about the Civil War what URL would you type? If you couldn't find either of these websites by typing in your best guess as the web address, what search terms would you key into an online search engine?

In the last six months or so, when my Democrat friends have engaged me in discussions about Hillary Clinton, at some point I usually ask them a simple question to gage their support, knowledge, and level of commitment to their candidate. The question is, “What has Senator Clinton accomplished in her life, in her career to qualify her to be President of the United States?”. And of course they know who I support and they generally know his amazing credentials and experience, so when I press them for answers to, “What has she actually done that sets her apart?”, I...

I am fed up with all the talk about Rudy`s leadership skills and how he is the right guy for the war on terror. I am very sad to learn that so many are ready to throw Jesus overboard for Rudy what`s his name.Rudy is for everything that our Lord Jesus is against. I am ashamed of all that are even considering voting for the man. He supports abortion and homosexuality. Vote for Rudy and you are saying goodbye to Jesus. You are spitting in God`s face when you support Rudy.

I guess hereby I am saying goodbye to this place. That is though, I will check back here when big breaking news stories happen. My first consern is saving my own nation. When the war on terror started I never thought it would come to this. I got into fisty cuffs with an anti American idiot over here... Now, I see people here (free-republic) cheering on the demise of the civilization in Europe. Cheering on the demise of my own nation. All the while Bush, advocates Turkey to become a member of the EU. Your president can go to Hades...

The British Comet was the first passanger jet aircraft. The trouble was it had a dangerous end. Five of them blew apart in the air, due to defective engineering. The windows were square, instead of oval, as they are to day. The weak point in a square window is the corners, which gave out, due to pressuration of the aircraft at high altitude. Composite Aircraft, was developed, by a member of the EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) Ken Rand, the first plane was called the KR-1. The big problem with composite material, is it can deteriate, after long exposure to UV...

This is an experiment to see how long it will take a freeper to mention illegals or immigration in a post that has nothing to do with illegals or immigration.

I was trying to put some pure acetone which I just bought for 5 dollars for 32oz into my car

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I'm a Democratic-leaning independent voter that has lurked on the site for some time. Although I don't agree with the viewpoints of many here, I've learned quite a bit from the research necessary to fairly appreciate both sides of the issue. Pretty much the same reason I listen to Hannity and Rush. I also belong to DailyKos but likewise rarely find myself in lockstep agreement with the left, either, on any issue. I'd be the first one to admit that both sides often have valid points. I just wish politicians would do a better job of acknowledging that, instead of...

I was wondering why the majority (~79%) of republicans didn't vote for supporting the Senate amendment 285 to S.4? I skimmed the text of S.Amdt. 285 but didn't find any egregious flaws. Can somebody help me understand this? Thank you,

I would like to get permission to post a question to other Freepers. TY.

With the dashing success of "Worst Album Art Ever," I'm proud to present: The Best of Teh Internets: A FR Photo Album... Feel free to share strange, or funny pictures (including, but not limited to anything found on FR, ZOT! graphics, o rly/ya rly, Photoshopped images, bad album covers, etc.)

I found this unbelievable. Even with all this snow, mean temperatures in Denver, CO are not lower than usual. Fascinating.

This...this is a very, very sweet and touching video. A little girl (I think her name is Helen Martin) sings a song for the troops. Beware, a lot of the replies to it aren't very friendly, but it is a very beautiful song.

Remote detection satellites are used by the intelligence branch of the military to conduct mind control exercises in the theater of war. All this technology is dependent upon the higher branches of particle physics and quantum mechanics. The array of satellites safe in deep space cover the entire earth making the mind control intelligence program widely successful. Be amazed as you view this military program break out of the box. Go to the following web site that shows a real-time mind control zombie being manipulated by satellite and the military. www.MindControlUSA.com

You will probably want to know One or Two things about your Folk Hero: - He is a Well-Known anti-Conservative - He has Promoted Drugs in many songs, including his Hit "Everybody Must Get Stoned" (!!!) - He Is no a Christian of birth. No, he is not! And alot of you would say, well, This Is Okay. I do too. But! he Perverted the Christian Faith for several Years. - He has participated in Celebrating Unusual Lifestyles. - He has had Children out of Wedlock. - There are many songs which Celebrate the Flaunting or Ridiculing of Authority. -...

Most of the things the Da Vinci Code book says about Christianity and the Roman Catholic Church are not true at all.

Bush is going down in the polls...

Yeah - I remember that from back in the day when you had that popping up at DU. Well, now it's payback time. Time to take back this country from the party that had power and no idea how to use it - except for war, higher oil prices, and letting terrorists attack us at home. Weak at every turn from immigration to...well just about everything. bush let you down, leaders were humiliated and had to leave, and family values leaders fell to adultery and meth. Tonight was like shooting fish in a barrel. Iraq is a mess. You won...