http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/nohtmlintitle/ en-us Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:23:07 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2091216/posts [IF] If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you, If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you But make allowance for their doubting too, If you can wait and not be tired by waiting, Or being lied about, don't deal in lies, Or being hated, don't give way to hating, And yet don't look too good, nor talk too wise: If you can dream--and not make dreams your master, If you can think--and not make thoughts your aim; If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster And treat... Kipling http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2091216/posts#comment Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:23:07 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2040806/posts DAD, WHAT's UNABHANGIKEITSTAG? "Is that when the thirteen colonies broke away from England?" My ten year inquired out of nowhere at 6 AM German time this morning. "Yeah, why do you want to know, eat your breakfast," I mumbled, too sleepy to be very curious. "Because I am afraid my teacher will ask me, since I am wearing this T-shirt and I'm the only American in the class." With an effort, I adjusted my gaze upward to his white T-shirt. It was brand new. Prominent on his breast was an image of the flag and below that: OLD NAVY... Vanity http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2040806/posts#comment Fri, 4 Jul 2008 18:26:03 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2014107/posts Kevin Roberts told his parents he was joining the Army two months after 9/11. Soon he was wearing the "Screaming Eagle" patch of the 101st Airborne Division— the same unit his father had served with four decades earlier. On Wednesday, the 25-year-old staff sergeant was killed in eastern Afghanistan when his vehicle was blown up by a makeshift bomb, according to the Department of Defense. A fellow soldier, Spc. Jeremy R. Gullett, 22, of Greenup, Ky., was also killed in the same explosion. "He came home one day and he said, 'I'm going into the service. It's what I want... The Albuquerque Journal http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2014107/posts#comment Sat, 10 May 2008 18:17:21 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1991262/posts Hillary Clinton finally acknowledged what even Howard Wolfson couldn’t spin away — that she didn’t stroll off an airplane in Tuzla in 1996 under sniper fire. In an editorial meeting with the Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News, Hillary called the controversy a “minor blip”, but admitted that she made a “misstatement” when it came to the danger she faced in Tuzla. That admission only came after video clearly showed Hillary and her entourage, including a 15-year-old Chelsea, smiling and moving unhurriedly to a greeting ceremony she claimed never happened: Clinton acknowleged today for the first time that it was a... Hot Air http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1991262/posts#comment Tue, 25 Mar 2008 14:33:48 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1962618/posts Around the Square -- Second Amendment needs clarification. http://cantondailyledger.com/articles/2008/01/29/news/news02.txt The Canton Daily Ledger Tue, 29 Jan 2008 5:26 PM PST Something that dates back to the founding of this nation was the writing of the Constitution in 1787. The Second Amendment to the Constitution has 27 words in it, and the U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a case for which the results could have a profound effect on the rights of Americans to bear arms......... The Daily Ledger, Canton, IL http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1962618/posts#comment Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:36:51 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1936790/posts A Day in the Life of President Bush (with photos): 12-08-07 Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island PHOTO OF THE DAY First lady Laura Bush and President Bush wave as they arrive at the Ellipse for the lighting of the National Christmas Tree in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2007 ~ ~ ~ QUOTE(s) OF THE DAY "Good Morning. Today I want to talk to you about some important policies affecting taxpayers and homeowners this holiday season. On Thursday, the United States Senate passed a bill to fix the alternative minimum tax, or AMT. The AMT was designed to ensure... White House Website, Yahoo, misc. etc. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1936790/posts#comment Sun, 9 Dec 2007 01:33:38 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1933904/posts By Burt Prelutsky I used to believe that one of the reasons that a lot of the male movie stars of the 30s and 40s drank so much was out of guilt that they were making more money in a week than most Americans earned in a year, and that even in the middle of the Great Depression they were living like royalty. But I also suspected that they turned to alcohol partly out of shame because they were engaged in what would generally have been regarded as a passive, feminine occupation -- playing dress up, being told what to... ModernConservative.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1933904/posts#comment Mon, 3 Dec 2007 13:28:20 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1930887/posts "[T]he former Tennessee senator has produced the most courageous proposal of the campaign." (Washington Post Editorial, 11/16/07) ... more Fred08.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1930887/posts#comment Tue, 27 Nov 2007 01:55:29 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1925194/posts IMMEDIATE RELEASE Operation Santa-USMC launches holiday outreach for troops Last year the Marine Corps Family Foundation, along with the dedicated help of Marine Corps families and friends, sent Christmas-in-a-Box to over 17,000 Marines deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan. For many of these young men and women, this will be their first Thanksgiving and Christmas they will be away from home and family. And it is an unfortunate fact that some of these young men and women will not receive mail and packages from friends and family members. Marine Corps Moms and many other volunteers hope to make a difference for... The Intelligencer http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1925194/posts#comment Tue, 13 Nov 2007 19:33:04 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1900726/posts Members of the powerful US National Rifle Association (NRA) on Friday grilled presidential hopefuls on how far they would go to protect Americans' right to bear arms. "We believe that God, guns and guts made our country free and we're fighting to keep all three," NRA member Ray Oostdyk, from Virginia, said in between speeches mainly by Republican contenders vying for their party's nomination for the 2008 presidential election, including Rudy Giuliani. "The NRA speaks for the gun owner, the American patriot who still supports the premises our founding fathers created this country upon," added John Jenkins, who had traveled... Yahoo News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1900726/posts#comment Sat, 22 Sep 2007 20:09:06 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1894317/posts JERUSALEM (AFP) - Thirty-six Israeli soldiers were wounded Tuesday by two rockets fired into Israel by Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip, a military spokesman and medics said. The rocket struck the Zikim base located north of the Gaza Strip, said the spokesman. There was no immediate information on the extent of the injuries to the soldiers, who were evacuated to hospitals by two helicopters and around 20 ambulances. The toll is the worst from Palestinian rocket attacks in months. Prime Minister Ehud Olmert warned last week that Israel would "without hesitation and without pity" launch counterstrikes against militants who... AFP via Yahoo http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1894317/posts#comment Tue, 11 Sep 2007 01:03:30 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1644795/posts Top News Back Four People Arrested Protesters Heckled During Graduation At St. J. Academy BY GARY E. LINDSLEY, Staff Writer Tuesday June 6, 2006 ST. JOHNSBURY VERMONT A line of about 50 protesters in front of Colby Hall evoked a range of reactions -- and emotions -- from both pedestrians and people driving by as they headed to the St. Johnsbury Academy graduation Monday morning. Some of the drivers yelled profanities or displayed their middle fingers as they drove by; others gave a thumbs up or honked their horns in support. People walking by, including some of the Academy's soon-to-be... The Caledonian Record http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1644795/posts#comment Wed, 7 Jun 2006 11:16:55 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1611620/posts The latest in a stream of eye-opening Iraqi documents shows Saddam Hussein's regime was planning suicide attacks on U.S. interests six months before 9-11. Why won't Washington get the word out?Last month the Pentagon began releasing records captured during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Among the documents is a letter dated March 11, 2001, written by Abdel Magid Hammod Ali, one of Saddam's air force generals.According to an unofficial translation, Page 6 of the letter asks for "the names of those who desire to volunteer for suicide mission to liberate Palestine and to strike American interests." Assuming the document's accuracy, this shows... Investors Business Daily http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1611620/posts#comment Sat, 8 Apr 2006 19:51:48 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1580874/posts Singles Weekend at FRee Republic 17 February 2006 ~~ In the Men's Speed Skating Team Pursuit event Matteo Anesi, Enrico Fabris, and Ippolito Sanfratello of Italy won the gold to the cheers of the Olympic host country crowd The Olympics are “big stuff“ . There is something for anyone‘s taste. One must respect the sacrifice & work the athletes have endured to get where they are now. What are your favorite events, athletes. Post Pix from present or past Olympics. Share you favorite memories. Olympic Links US Olympic Team Official Site Olympic Movement Official Page Ancient Olympics And what... All of us SUPER SINGLES http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1580874/posts#comment Sat, 18 Feb 2006 01:16:21 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1564228/posts January 24, 2006--California's Republican governor is neck and neck with either of two potential Democratic challengers. In a match-up with State Treasurer Phil Angelides, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger leads Angelides 41% to 39%. Matched with State Comptroller Steve Westly, Schwarzenegger trails 39% to 40%. Schwarzenegger is now viewed favorably by 44% and unfavorably by 49%. Those unsure have increased to 8%. Angelides is viewed favorably by 34% and unfavorably by 27%, with 39% "not sure." Westly is viewed favorably by 26% and unfavorably by 25%, with 49% "not sure." Forty-four percent (44%) of voters favor the governor's budget proposal, just a... RasmussenReports.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1564228/posts#comment Tue, 24 Jan 2006 22:54:07 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1544911/posts Values group hails unanimous decision Tuesday CINCINNATI -- In an astounding return to judicial interpretation of the actual text of the United States Constitution, a unanimous panel of the 6th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals Tuesday issued an historic decision declaring that "the First Amendment does not demand a wall of separation between church and state." In upholding a Kentucky county's right to display the Ten Commandments, the panel called the American Civil Liberties Union's repeated claims to the contrary "extra-constitutional" and "tiresome." See Cincinnat Enquirer at: http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051221/NEWS01/512210356/1056 See U.S. Court of Appeals decision, page 13: http://www.ca6.uscourts.gov/opinions.pdf/05a0477p-06.pdf "Patriotic Americans should... American Family Association of Michigan http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1544911/posts#comment Wed, 21 Dec 2005 21:12:17 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1270986/posts Once a week Paul and his sister come to my house to clean it. They're recent arrivals to America from Russia and work at cleaning houses in order to support themselves and take courses at night at Irvine's community college. They're part of a larger group of Russians that live, not in the astronomically expensive beach towns along Southern California's solid gold coast, but inland where life is considerably cheaper. Every Tuesday Paul and his sister arrive in a beat-up old Toyota, haul their vacuums and supplies in and set to work. They're in and out in an hour and... American Digest http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1270986/posts#comment Fri, 5 Nov 2004 00:29:08 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/1265178/posts We're Not Spain! ©2004 Patrick Rooney Any state that does not mess with our security has naturally guaranteed its own security.--The Coward Well, Senator Kerry finally got the ultimate endorsement —from the Coward. The endorsement came in the form of the Coward’s eighteen minute poison-tongued tribute to the Bush family. Make no mistake about it—the Coward does intend to sway our elections, and we know in which direction. But I believe the Coward has made a small error in judgment: You see, we’re not Spain! We all know that Spain cowered to the Coward. They backed off, and put a... Ediblog http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/1265178/posts#comment Mon, 1 Nov 2004 20:03:02 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1257579/posts With Justice David Souter's 65th birthday last month, the only member of the Supreme Court who is under retirement age is 56-year-old Justice Clarence Thomas. While Supreme Court justices have proven the adage that with age comes wisdom, there is no denying that with age also come ailments: Three of the four justices over the age of 70 have suffered from cancer. And, on Monday, it was revealed that Chief Justice William Rehnquist, 80, has joined this group, with a diagnosis of thyroid cancer. The severity of Rehnquist's illness is unknown, but he expects to be back at work on... The Press Democrat http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1257579/posts#comment Tue, 26 Oct 2004 17:23:41 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1209269/posts Conservatives say they face hostility for Republican beliefs Fireman John Darminin has charged into burning buildings, but said his hottest assignment was serving in union leadership as a Republican. The Redwood City resident and former director of the San Francisco Firefighters Union Local 798 said the union ordered him to remove a Bush/Cheney bumper sticker from his car in 2000 and to take down his Web site that was critical of liberal San Francisco politicians. And those were just some of the many attacks on his conservative political beliefs that have left him bitter. "I thought I was back in... San Mateo County Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1209269/posts#comment Tue, 7 Sep 2004 16:16:49 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1209283/posts Here are the top nine comments made by NBC sports commentators during the Summer Olympics that they would like to take back:1. Weightlifting commentator: "This is Gregoriava from Bulgaria. I saw her snatch this morning during her warm up and it was amazing."2. Dressage commentator: "This is really a lovely horse and I speak from personal experience since I once mounted her mother."3. Paul Hamm, Gymnast: "I owe a lot to my parents, especially my mother and father."4. Boxing Analyst: "Sure there have been njuries,and even some deaths in boxing, but none of them really that serious."5. Softball announcer: "If... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1209283/posts#comment Tue, 7 Sep 2004 16:39:09 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1159347/posts A bill to grant more than 500,000 District citizens a voting member in the U.S. House of Representatives for the first time was introduced last night by House Government Reform Committee Chairman Thomas M. Davis III (R-Va.). Staking out uncharted constitutional and political terrain, the D.C. Fairness in Representation Act would temporarily expand the House by two members to 437 seats, adding one seat for a representative from the District and a fourth member from Utah. The change would be effective Jan. 3. The House would revert to its present size after the 2010 U.S. Census. The District would keep... Washington Post http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1159347/posts#comment Thu, 24 Jun 2004 15:22:26 GMT