http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/patriotism/ en-us Sun, 5 Jul 2009 18:10:30 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2286025/posts SEGUIN — For some of us, Independence Day is more important than for others. But back in 1942, it all nearly came to naught for the forward observer with the first Texas military unit to ever see combat on foreign soil. One of the very first to see action in World War II and the most decorated military unit in the history of the Lone Star state, Buzzo’s unit, the second battalion of the 131st Field Artillery, was surrendered and captured at Java on March 8, 1942. Of some 900 men taken prisoner at Java, about 670 were shipped to... The Gazette-Enterprise http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2286025/posts#comment Sun, 5 Jul 2009 18:10:30 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2285469/posts Perhaps it is time to reflect back in our history for a moment to remember from where we came, and to where we are headed under this “administration.” Today as America approaches our 233rd birthday, perhaps it is time to reflect back in our history for a moment to remember from where we came, and where we are headed under this “administration.” No patch of land in America is more symbolic of the sacrifices our forefathers made to create this nation than the rolling hills overlooking Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. Standing upon these hills today you can imagine the brutal winter... Nation writer syndicate http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2285469/posts#comment Sat, 4 Jul 2009 16:06:04 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285425/posts My childhood friend of 31 years visited my home on base, in Quantico, a few months after I gave birth to my first baby. As we took a leisurely stroll one evening through the lingering humidity of early September, I explained to her how different military life is from the world in which we grew up in San Francisco. We passed rows of colorful houses on the tree-lined, manicured blocks and gazed at the playgrounds around the neighborhood, ready to welcome the children of the officers who live there. American flags hung from virtually every front door. The occasional "My... Washington Post http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285425/posts#comment Sat, 4 Jul 2009 14:41:16 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2285070/posts The Declaration of Independence is the most remarkable legal and political document of all time. It reveals the genius of our founding fathers as well as the deep and abiding love, as well as , jealousy they had for freedom. Today's Politics By Freedomlover http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2285070/posts#comment Fri, 3 Jul 2009 21:02:16 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2284784/posts 20 AND 27 JUNE 2009 Elder Street and Georgia Avenue, Washington, DC This AAR will be like Section 788 of Henry Waxman’s late-night, 300-page manager’s amendment to H.R. 2454June 20 Pics courtesy of Mrs. Trooprally. Mrs. T writes, “Here are the pictures from Friday. The bus did not come we left at 11:05PM, We were asked to leave. The new Garrison Commander and his wife came out to thank us for being there. He said he may have the moonbats remove their signs off Gov property . They make him angery (sic). But he said he will try and be... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2284784/posts#comment Fri, 3 Jul 2009 13:16:29 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2284746/posts Please check out that at http://www.americanpatriotweb.com/september-11.htm Select: The White House - President speeches on 9/11 Information given: Page Not Found The page you requested wasn't found at this location. The Obama Administration has created a brand new White House website, and it's possible that the page you were looking for has been moved. http://www.whitehouse.gov/query.html?col=colpics&qt=september+11 http://www.americanpatriotweb.com/september-11.htm http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2284746/posts#comment Fri, 3 Jul 2009 12:21:43 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2284228/posts Although I have lived in the Washington, D.C., area since 1984, I am an orthodox Baltimorean by birth, nurture, education, baseball loyalties, and a settled disdain for offering tartar sauce with crab cakes. So I should be the last person to think the unthinkable about my native city’s principal contribution to American public culture (after, of course, the Colts’ sudden-death victory over the New York Giants in the 1958 NFL championship game). Nonetheless, I shall risk the charges of heresy and treason by proposing the following thought experiment: as America celebrates Independence Day, let’s ponder a switch in national anthems,... Inside Catholic http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2284228/posts#comment Thu, 2 Jul 2009 17:21:46 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2284127/posts There is some great patriotic programming on TBN over the next several days. Yes, it's primarily Christian in nature, but it's all incredibly patriotic, Independence Day related, and some incredible history lessons as well. Hey, what's on ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, etc? Enjoy! TBN.org TBN TV schedule July 2nd (East coast): Note: Primary schedule is west coast, but you can change time zones. Some great programs (Eastern Time). Check schedule for additional broadcasts. 11:30 AM - A Nation Adrift * http://tbn.org/index.php/2/4/p/324.html 1:30 PM - Medal of Honor * http://tbn.org/index.php/2/4/p/535.html 5:00 PM - America's Godly Heritage * http://tbn.org/index.php/2/4/p/307.html 6:00 PM -... Self http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2284127/posts#comment Thu, 2 Jul 2009 15:27:54 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2281380/posts "I'm going to say it again . . . I cannot believe this is happening,” John Finn said as he surveyed a crowd of more than 2,000 who traveled to Pine Valley to celebrate his 100th birthday. The Medal of Honor recipient has spoken all over the country about his heroic counterassault on enemy planes at Pearl Harbor nearly 68 years ago... But nothing could compare to yesterday's much more personal tribute, Finn said. “Who'd ever expect this kind of crowd out here?” the Live Oak Springs resident asked, supporting himself on two canes, yet fit and sharp-witted for his... San Diego Union Tribune http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2281380/posts#comment Sun, 28 Jun 2009 23:42:56 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2278103/posts America's Got Talent had some singers worth watching. They sang America the Beautiful. Youtube http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2278103/posts#comment Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:17:42 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2277796/posts David Limbaugh, Lt. Col. Oliver North, Lt. Col. Steve Russell, Dr. Ergun Caner, Donald Wildmon and Jonathan Krohn will be speaking next week in Cumming, Georgia. Come to see them if you are nearby. First Redeemer Church http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2277796/posts#comment Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:42:44 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2275793/posts The Cypress Times of Cypress, Texas has started a little effort to help conservatives show that they are proud to be American and proud to be conservatives. Times Publisher John G. Winder decided it's time to show the world that "I Am Conservative America" by having conservatives of all stripes from all across the country send in their photo holding a little sign that proclaims their self pride. I know, I know. if you are a conservative and are reading this posting, I'll bet your first thought is to roll your eyes. I do know how you feel because I... Publius' Forum http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2275793/posts#comment Sat, 20 Jun 2009 12:59:49 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2275131/posts hat is correct. If you disagree with government and voice or become involved in getting the word out, you are a ‘low-level terroristÂ’! This assertion has apparently been standard nomenclature for some time. Government is truly, and unequivocally, out of control when citizens who peacefully disagree with those in government are termed ‘low-level terroristsÂ’! Oh, and those of Muslim faith who strap bombs to themselves are not terrorists?! According to govspeak, they arenÂ’t. We are going down fast! From wnd.com dated 06/17/2009 by Bob Unruh entitled “U.S. military teaches ‘protestersÂ’ are ‘low-level terroristsÂ’; Become ‘dangerous citizenÂ’ by ‘repeating the very... Red Pills http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2275131/posts#comment Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:21:21 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2274664/posts "The most visible absence from the budget is the city's annual Fourth of July fireworks display at Main Beach – a $25,000 cost that the city elected to stop after next month's celebration." -------------------------------------------------------- According to the OC Register, the City of Laguna Beach has ordered that the 4th of July fireworks celebrations be canceled due to the city's poor economic condition. However, the city will continue to fund the illegal alien day labor site as their second highest funded community programs. (The first highest program receives only $1,000 more). The 4th of July fireworks cost the city $25,000 yearly.... OCRegister http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2274664/posts#comment Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:41:56 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2268633/posts "Made in Nicaragua" . . . "Made in China" . . . "Made in Pakistan" . . . It’s a free country, so you all can do as you please, but for what it is worth, I think we would be better off if we stopped thinking like “consumers” and started thinking like Americans. So when I shop for patriotic stuff for the Fourth of July, I’ll be checking labels. Annuit Coeptis http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2268633/posts#comment Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:14:13 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2266143/posts It was June 6, 1944 that the crucial Normandy Landings occurred that formed the spearhead of the Allied invasion of Nazi held Europe. D-Day ultimately led to the victory of the Allies over the despotic Nazi regime. Now here we are on June 6, 2009 and, in its inimitable way, Google has decided to memorialize the important occasion by adding an image on its homepage depicting... the computer game Tetris. Yes, it's far more important to Google to celebrate the anniversary of the invention of the video game Tetris than to memorialize D-Day. It just warms the heart, doesn't it?Read... Publius' Forum http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2266143/posts#comment Sat, 6 Jun 2009 13:43:46 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2261369/posts 58 year old disabled Vietnam vet, Frank Larison, is under fire from the Dallas Home Owner's Association. The president of the HOA sent him a letter asking him to remove 7 Marine Corps decals from his vehicle, stating that advertisement is not allowed. The reporter, James Rose, points out that if this is the case, just about every car in the neighborhood is in violation as the news camera captures examples of other cars making a multitude of statements, including an Obama '08 bumpersticker. Yet it's the patriotic Marine decals that have drawn fire from the HOA. Yup...supporting the Armed... Flopping Aces http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2261369/posts#comment Sat, 30 May 2009 21:55:59 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2258939/posts [Click to zoom.] Click to enlarge CBS 1 of 1 Close numSlides of totalImages Related Slideshows Memorial Day Nation Pauses To Remember Vets America's Soldiers Around The World Is it okay to show your patriotism at the office? For one Arlington woman, the answer was "no" after she hung an American flag in her office just before the Memorial Day weekend. Debbie McLucas is one of four hospital supervisors at Kindred Hospital in Mansfield. Last week, she hung a three-by-five foot American flag in the office she shares with the other supervisors. When McLucas came to work Friday, her boss... KVTV Channel 11 Dallas http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2258939/posts#comment Wed, 27 May 2009 11:50:40 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2258699/posts The American Patriot’s Bible Offers Inspiration During Recession Depression In the midst of the recession, a new Bible project is offering hope to rekindle the American spirit. The American Patriot’s Bible (May 2009, Thomas Nelson) takes readers on a powerful journey revealing how faith has seen American citizens through troubled times, as well as impacted the overall formation of this great nation. Joining with the sacred New King James version (NKJV) text are stories of American heroes, quotations from and articles about many of America’s greatest thinkers, historic photographs, and beautiful illustrations that present the rich heritage and tremendous future... Thomas Nelson Press Release http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2258699/posts#comment Wed, 27 May 2009 00:07:20 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2258176/posts On Memorial Day, President Obama decided to take us all to task as Americans. You see, we don't show enough appreciation for our military personnel. So lemme get this right- the same Obama who was refusing to wear a lapel pin, declining to place his hand over his heart when the national anthem was played and listening to Rev. "God Damn America" Wright every Sunday is now lecturing our nation on patriotism... wow. ECR is now LIVE Monday-Thursday at 10PM EDT on the Liberty Works Radio Network Evil Conservative Radio http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2258176/posts#comment Tue, 26 May 2009 05:24:21 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2257779/posts It is the VETERAN, not the preacher, who has given us freedom of religion. It is the VETERAN , not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press. ... Vocal Minority http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2257779/posts#comment Mon, 25 May 2009 13:52:16 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2256955/posts For Memorial Day Oh Columbia! the gem of the ocean, The home of the brave and the free, The shrine of each patriot's devotion, A world offers homage to thee. Thy mandates make heroes assemble When Liberty's form stands in view; Thy banners make tyranny tremble When borne by the Red, White and Blue, When borne by the Red, White and Blue, When borne by the Red, White and Blue, Thy banners make tyranny tremble When borne by the red, white and blue. When war winged its wide desolation, And threatened the land to deform, The ark then of freedom's... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2256955/posts#comment Sat, 23 May 2009 17:53:28 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2256949/posts You know what I like best about holidays like Memorial Day? Watching Leftists have to pretend to love and support their country. Case in point: President Hope&Change himself. Just hold it right there, you class A schmuck. Just who exactly do you think hasn’t “in recent years and decades failed to live up to the responsibility of supporting our veterans? Republicans? Bzzt. Wrongo. Conservatives? Wrong again. Gun- and religion-clinging rednecks in fly-over country? Nope. Michelle Malkin doesn’t let President Perfect get away with his statement for a second: Who is this “we?” Let’s name names: Tell it to Janet Napolitano.... Vocal Minority http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2256949/posts#comment Sat, 23 May 2009 17:47:55 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2255992/posts Russia will always seem very threatening and powerful to non-Russians simply because it's necessary to convince the Russians themselves that you, as a leader, have convinced it thereof. In order to rule the nation, you must be successful in that game. Americans will always claim they have more of freedom and are far wealthier than the rest of us, as freedom and material prosperity most often is what immigrants to the US feel they don't get too much of at home. Every country, even Somalia, houses admirable and captivating sides. I haven't been to the African Horn, but of that... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2255992/posts#comment Fri, 22 May 2009 02:04:09 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2252968/posts In these hard times, Americans are trying hard to relax and take refuge in entertainment. But The Washington Post is insisting that country music fans are not really sympathetic figures. They are prone to self-congratulation and "closing ranks" behind the thought that they live in the "real America." The Post music critic going by the name Josh Freedom du Lac -- that just can't be his name -- doesn't really seem to like patriotic music, despite the patriotic byline. He worries that songs like Jason Aldean's "Hicktown" or the Zac Brown Band's "Chicken Fried" do something wrong: They are "narrowcasting... Human Events http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2252968/posts#comment Mon, 18 May 2009 02:34:47 GMT