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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....1-16-06....Military Monday
Billie, The Mayor

Posted on 01/15/2006 6:55:32 PM PST by The Mayor




A Few of FR's Finest
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A Few of FR's Finest November 11, 2001

So many people have written me since my original Veteran's Day Tribute, asking how they, or a loved one, could be included in that tribute. Since I could no longer add the photos to the body of the thread, I had been including them in additional posts as I received enough to make another collage.
Still that didn't seem to be enough. I think there's never been a better nor more appropriate time to keep the faces of our own Veterans and Active Military in front of FReepers--every day! That's why I wanted to do yet another Daily Thread .....ABOUT FReepers .....and FOR FReepers. But not only about our Military FReepers; for all FReepers! Wouldn't it be nice to get to know a few of the other FReepers as well? That's why we've created a place for just that. This is a friendly room in JimRob's house where FReeper FRiends can gather every day and just say hello if that's all they want to do.
There's more of course. We sometimes feature different FReepers, with a little background information on who they are and what makes them who they are, along with a few photos you might not have seen on other threads; sometimes others write an essay for us to post as the feature for the day; sometimes our presentation is a human interest story found elsewhere that you might not have read; sometimes special holiday threads; but whatever the topic of the day, it is always with FR's Finest in mind and that is YOU!
If you would like to be featured, or would like to see someone else featured, please send me a private FR mail.
Every Monday we will post the photos of FR's Military Personnel that I have collected and put into groups; these will be available to view through a link the remainder of the week - every day just a click away. :)   If you would like to add a photo of yourself or a loved one in the military, past or present, please let me know; I will hold it until I have enough for a new group.
Thank you, and please have fun with us...every day! ~ Billie

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Thank You For Serving Our Country!

TOP: Logos, SwedeGirl's hubby, Neil E Wright, FallGuy, 1John, Sneakypete
MIDDLE:  T'wit, COB1, LadyX, Dick Bachert, 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub
BOTTOM:  YankeeinSC, Delta21, JoeSixPack1



TOP:  Bosniajmc, AFVetGal, Archy, A Navy Vet
MIDDLE:  4TheFlag, Aeronaut, 68Grunt, Xinga
BOTTOM:  Codger, AAABest, Clinton's A Liar, Duke809, dcwusmc



TOP:  mc5cents, Norb2569, LBGA's son, VanJenerette
MIDDLE:  Jim Robinson, KJenerette, davidosborne, KG9Kid
BOTTOM:  gwmoore, Equality7-2521, SAMWolf



TOP:  porgygirl, Phil V., MudPuppy, NorCoGOP
MIDDLE:  RaceBannon, Neets, rdb3, jwTexian
BOTTOM:  USMC Vet, TheMayor, Vineyard, rhododogma



TOP:  g'nad, AgThorn's son Justin, SLB, AgThorn's son Brett.
MIDDLE:  fish70, razorback-bert, CheneyChick,Leroy S Mort, Mark17.
BOTTOM:  Terry's Take, Taxman, DinkyDau.



TOP:  ValerieUSA's son Grant, SK1Thurman, kd5cts, RangerVetNam,
dansangel and .45man's son-in-law Tony
BOTTOM:  rangerX, Old China Hand, Trish, Howlin's dad, Mustang



TOP: ohioWfan's son, MamaBear's father-in-law, MamaBear's dad, ladtx
MIDDLE:  The Mayor's niece, M.Kehoe, Beach_Babe's son-in-law
BOTTOM:  deadhead's dad, HiJinx, Severa's hubby, viligantcitizen's granddad.



TOP:  spectr17, RightOnline, SERE_Doc, Tet68.
MIDDLE:  FutureSnakeEater, RightOnline's wife, CIApilot, Clamper1797
BOTTOM:  usmcobra, onedoug, DiverDave, Joe6-pack



TOP:  Q6-God, Scan59, Mama Bear and JKPhoto's son, ofMagog.
MIDDLE:  Big'ol_freeper, JustAmy's great uncle, Prodigal Son.
BOTTOM:  JustAmy's husband, JustAmy's brother-in-law, JustAmy's brother.



TOP:  dakine's wife, MeeknMing's dad, Auntbee's nephew, MilitiaMan7, AlasBabylon.
BOTTOM:  Joe Brower, Temple Owl, Temple Owl's wife, dutchess' dad, Aomagrat.



TOP:  ladtx #2 son; DiverDave's twin Don; petuniasevan and husband
poorman; Mustard; ladtx #1 son;
BOTTOM:  AlamoGirl's brother Floyd; AG's dad; AG's brother Jim (inset);
WVNan's husband; ladtx' Aunt Eva.



TOP: Mo1's dad; BuffyT's Uncle (right, w/ her dad & grandmother); Armymarinemom's 3 sons.
MIDDLE: ru4Liberty's dad; SheLion's husband, MaineRebel; wirestripper.
BOTTOM: fivetoes; bigghurtt; hurricane; ladtx' dad; Pippin's brother.



TOP: Repubmommy's brother, Rose in RoseBear's uncle, BoxerBlues' son Chris, BoxerBlues' son Brent.
BOTTOM: Rose in RoseBear's cousin's hubby, Deadhead's stepdad, Dansy's dad, Misty's brother.



LEFT: Little Pig; TOP: hattend, Old Sarge, Aquamarine's dad.
MIDDLE: HuntsvilleTxVeteran.
BOTTOM: Its_me_K.E.T.'s son, Veloxherc, SeeRushToldU_So.





                     








12-28-05 ~ Hall of Fame #14

THE WEEKEND THREAD

thru 1-13,14,15-06...
T.G.I.F. at the Finest

Opinions by our own 'King of Ping'
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1 posted on 01/15/2006 6:55:37 PM PST by The Mayor
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To: ST.LOUIE1; Aquamarine; Billie; dutchess; Mama_Bear; dansangel; deadhead; Diver Dave; GailA; ...

January 16, 2006

Doing Justice

Read:
Exodus 23:1-9

You shall not follow a crowd to do evil; nor shall you testify in a dispute so as to turn aside after many to pervert justice. —Exodus 23:2

Bible In One Year: Genesis 39-40; Matthew 11

cover In the decades since the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., the US national holiday established to commemorate his birth has also become a day to remember the cause in which he gave his life.

During the '50s and '60s, Dr. King led a nonviolent struggle against racial discrimination and issued a plea for the civil rights of African-Americans. His goal was justice and equality based on human dignity, not skin color.

From Old Testament days until now, God has commanded His people to exercise justice in their dealings with others. "You shall not follow a crowd to do evil; nor shall you testify in a dispute so as to turn aside after many to pervert justice" (Exodus 23:2).

"He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?" (Micah 6:8).

Jesus rebuked the Pharisees for doing their religious duties while neglecting "justice and the love of God" (Luke 11:42).

To treat people with fairness and integrity is part of our responsibility as Christians. Standing publicly for what is right is required of us as well.

May we honor God by living out truth in action in our world today. —David McCasland

Justice is the clarion call for Christians—
We cannot step aside from what God said;
He has told us how to treat our neighbor,
And we must follow in the path He's led. —Hess

God's standard of justice leaves no room for prejudice.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
Finding Peace In A World Of Racial Conflict

2 posted on 01/15/2006 6:56:15 PM PST by The Mayor ( As a child of God, prayer is kind of like calling home everyday.)
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To: All




Below are names of some of our FReepers' loved ones who are serving our country. If you have someone you would like to add, please address a post to Billie; Dutchess; dollycali;The Mayor; GodBlessUSA , and we will add their name to this list. As we pray for them, we pray also for all our nation’s leaders, and military personnel, and their families and friends. May God hold them close to His heart.

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Maigrey...................cousin
OhioWfan........................son
mystery-ak..........son, husband
Gogrammy................grandson
Inspectorette...................son
Blessed American..........nephew
Slip18..........................nephew
anniegetyourgun...........nephew
Diver Dave.......niece, nephew
ConspiracyGuy........2 nephews
Pippin..........niece, loved one
Pippin...nephew & his fiancee
weldgophardline.....brotherinlaw
jamaly.................brotherinlaw
Future Snake Eater..........cousin
WaterDragon.............grandson
WaterDragon...........son-in-law
BeforeISleep...................son
kimmie7......................brother
Armymarinemom............3 sons
american_ranger.............son
LadyX.........................grandson
fawn796.......................nephew
Dubya............................nephew
StarCMC......................brother
ValerieUSA..................2 sons
Lakeside......................2 sons
LakeLady.....................nephew
Spruce.....................daughter
Philman_36..............2 nephews
bjcintennessee.......son, niece
Ladysmith..nephew, friend's son
tina07......soninlaw & his friend
Katydidnt..........................son
MontanaCowgirlCop.......brother
Warrior Nurse...........active duty
SK1 Thurman...........active duty
David Osborne.........active duty
fc2tomschermuly......active duty
bkwells..................active duty
LongCut..................active duty
cjk..........................active duty
Trish.......................active duty
ODC-GIRL.................active duty
AF_Blue..................active duty
Notwithstanding.....active duty
thumperusn.............active duty
Q6-God.....................active duty
Q6-God...................twin brother
Veloxherc.................active duty
Don Simmons...........active duty
wingnutx..................active duty
Old Sarge................active duty
Bykrbayb.........................son
Hope and Glory................son
Walkenfree............2 grandsons,
3 nephews, 1 granddaughter
ariamne.....................2 cousins
Zechariah_8_13..brother-in-law, cousin
El Gato.....................nephew
MississippyMuddy.............sister
MississippyMuddy.....2 nephews
Kramster......................stepson
veeceeque................active duty
freema.............. nephew and son
Jemian............................ son
Lone Red Ranger...Brother in law
No Longer Free State ..... active duty
right2parent.................son
Ike..................................son
repubmom......................son
Skyraider........................ son
CMS................... active duty
CyberAnt.................nephew
Jen's mom.............daughter
911angelady...........2 sons
ninergold3.............nephew
weldgophardline........son
scubachick...............husband
ladtx........................2 sons
Its_me_K.E.T...................son
gator girl.................husband
severa.......husband, brother
Hostel......................cousin
MozartLover......son, nephew
LBGA...............................son
katykelly......................son
cookcounty.....................son
SpookBrat...nephew, cousin
Doug from Upland...son-in-law
Himyar..........................son
boxerblues................2 sons
the piper.........................son
sheeza.......................husband
kemathen7.................husband
Tiffee4Bob.................boyfriend
deadhead......................cousin
JimRobinson.........2 nephews
TexKat..............son, step-son
Consort..2 daughters,son-in-law
Darheel.........................niece
Donaeus......................nephew
dixie sass...................nephew
BeAllYouCanBe...................son
Repubmommy...............brother
AgThorn.........................2 sons
homeschoolmama.......nephew
kneezles.............................son
Rose inRoseBear...cousin's hubby
Skimask.......................Son
Atomic Conspiracy..half-brother
Atomic Conspiracy...nephew
Atomic Conspiracy..........niece
Sunflowergal..............grandson
visualops.......................cousin
Alouette..............................son
mrstank.......................husband
MrsMike31..................husband
eaglesiniowa......................son
auboy............................cousin
spotbust1...................husband
Leofl.................................son
chena................................son
campfollower...................fiance
LUV W..............................son
painter.........................nephew
ProudAFDad......................son
TheMayor....friends'son & nephew
mhking........................cousin
Misty4jc......................husband
Colorado Slim................ nephew
Tapatio.....................2 nephews
CGblue....................active duty
ak_daddoo.....................nephew
DirtyHarryY2K.......daughter,son-in-law
nelibeli.........................nephew
bigghurtt...................Active duty
frankiep....................Active duty
Palladin.......................grandson
Gonzo......................friend's son
jkphoto.........................nephew
JRios1968..................Active Duty
Azbushgal..........................son
rahbert............................son
Kimmykay...........................son
sneakers……….son
NavySEAL F-16 .................son
wolfcreek................daughter
JesseJane ............ cousin.
Roses0508..................son
SoldiersPrayingMom.........son
WakeUpandVote..........brother
mrs tiggywinkle............cousin
MEG33..................grandson
U S Army EOD.......daughter






3 posted on 01/15/2006 6:57:06 PM PST by The Mayor ( As a child of God, prayer is kind of like calling home everyday.)
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To: The Mayor; Billie; LUV W; MEG33; LadyX; Victoria Delsoul; jwalsh07; All
God Bless our Troops and Veterans


4 posted on 01/15/2006 7:11:19 PM PST by deadhead (God Bless Our Troops and Veterans)
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To: deadhead

Good Evenin Deadhead!


5 posted on 01/15/2006 7:14:09 PM PST by The Mayor ( As a child of God, prayer is kind of like calling home everyday.)
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To: All; deadhead; Billie; DollyCali; LadyX; snugs; dutchess; Diver Dave; ST.LOUIE1; Temple Owl; ...
DEDICATED TO OUR TROOPS.
GOD BLESS THEM
GOD BLESS AMERICA!
[CLICK ON PICTURE]
LESS IS MORE
JEFF RUSSELL


6 posted on 01/15/2006 7:16:06 PM PST by luvie (Everyone that doesn't like what America and President Bush has done for Iraq can all go to HELL.-BD)
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To: The Mayor

Good evening, Mayor. Hope you and yours had a nice weekend.


7 posted on 01/15/2006 7:16:26 PM PST by deadhead (God Bless Our Troops and Veterans)
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To: ST.LOUIE1; Aquamarine; Billie; dutchess; Mama_Bear; dansangel; deadhead; Diver Dave; GailA; ...
Good weekend, back to reality winter is back..

Look I'm causing more trouble.. well not trouble for the people of WNY!

Political unrest turns into Reform Front page Tonawanda News
Grand Island Record and Amherst Record..

When Susan Osberg went to the polls Nov. 8, the Town of Tonawanda resident fully intended to cast her ballot for write-in Erie County Legislature candidate Rus Thompson. Upon asking Election Day poll workers how to write in a candidate, she was told none of them knew the process. Then, Osberg said, the workers asked who she wanted to write in. Not thinking anything of the question, she replied: “Rus Thompson.”

“They said I couldn’t do that,” Osberg said. Devastated, she eventually gave up and relegated her vote to one of the candidates on the ballot.

The front page on my site.. Here is the associated pic.

Here is the full front page

8 posted on 01/15/2006 7:22:53 PM PST by The Mayor ( As a child of God, prayer is kind of like calling home everyday.)
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To: LUV W

Evenin Luv!


9 posted on 01/15/2006 7:23:28 PM PST by The Mayor ( As a child of God, prayer is kind of like calling home everyday.)
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To: LUV W
"Sometimes, less is more"

Thank You, LUV W...great song

10 posted on 01/15/2006 7:24:05 PM PST by deadhead (God Bless Our Troops and Veterans)
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To: The Mayor

Great article Rus! Thanks for keeping us informed of what you are "up to"! :o)

Are you still considering a run for State Senator? That will be another good challenge for the people of WNY!


11 posted on 01/15/2006 7:28:31 PM PST by luvie (Everyone that doesn't like what America and President Bush has done for Iraq can all go to HELL.-BD)
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To: The Mayor

Hey! You really get around! LOL!

Is it pretty cold there in Buffalo?


12 posted on 01/15/2006 7:30:06 PM PST by luvie (Everyone that doesn't like what America and President Bush has done for Iraq can all go to HELL.-BD)
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To: The Mayor; LUV W; All
Keep "causing trouble", Mayor

Good Night All

13 posted on 01/15/2006 7:30:40 PM PST by deadhead (God Bless Our Troops and Veterans)
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To: deadhead

Thanks..he is an awesome song writer/singer. I love to post his music.


14 posted on 01/15/2006 7:32:29 PM PST by luvie (Everyone that doesn't like what America and President Bush has done for Iraq can all go to HELL.-BD)
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To: LUV W

Thompson wants Senate seat
BY EMILIE ARKIN
The Tonawanda News
North Tonawanda, NY —

Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown’s vacated seat in the state Senate is barely cooling off at this point, but people throughout the 60th Senate District are quickly lining up to vie for the post. Among them is Grand Island resident and local political activist Rus Thompson.

Thompson announced this week his intent to run for the office, seeking the endorsements of the Erie County Republican and Conservative parties, as well as the Independence Party.

“Whoever gets the endorsement,” he said, “gets on the ballot.”

The district seat covers the western half of the City of Tonawanda, Grand Island, Buffalo and Niagara Falls.

Issues Thompson hopes to focus on include providing ample representation to Western New York despite the political domination of New York City, cutting taxes to make the area livable and dealing with the cost of utilities. Addressing these issues would play a part in halting the flood of New York residents to other states.

“But in order to make any type of progress, we have to work together in Albany to sort the issues out,” he said.

Thompson said there really are no other candidates in Erie County with the name recognition and ability to work both side of the isle that he can offer.

“I believe I would be an absolute asset,” he said. “I will have people from all sides voting for me, there’s no question about it.”

Where other entrenched politicians seem to have lost the ability to work for the taxpayer, Thompson supporter Tom Witkowski said the candidate would be a great asset.

“What I’m looking for, as a voter, is what I see in Rus,” the Grand Island resident said. “When he sees something wrong, he says it shouldn’t be done that way. He stands up and says it should be done with the taxpayers in mind.”

With Thompson, he said he sees government returning from special interests to sensibility.

Integrity is the key for John Eveleigh, another supporter who lives in Lackawanna.

“He has quite a bit of integrity, which is really unusual in the political game,” he said. “He’s interested in getting government right, not lining his own pocket.”

The only way to see reform, Eveleigh said, is to produce a candidate who is not in the pocket of the powers that be.

“And I know Rus not to be,” he said.

Casimer Galeza, a registered Democrat who lives on Grand Island, said that while he supports Thompson, he doesn’t see it as crossing party lines.

“I’m just supporting the candidate I think will help the area the most, as I do with every candidate I support,” he said.

Thompson’s experience as a business owner would be an asset to the state as leaders try to attract much needed private industry, Galeza said.

Some of what would make Thompson a good leader comes from his work in the construction industry.

“The majority of my work is for low-income and seniors who pay so much in taxes that they can barely afford to fix they’re homes,” he said. “I hear their stories, see the tears in their eyes, I hear their phone calls. It’s heart-wrenching.”

Thompson recently ran unsuccessfully as a write-in candidate for a seat in the Erie County Legislature. He is also the co-founder of Primary Challenge, Free Buffalo and the Tax Revolt.

He has not yet received a response from the political parties.
http://www.tonawanda-news.com/local/local_story_013092315.html


15 posted on 01/15/2006 7:54:06 PM PST by The Mayor ( As a child of God, prayer is kind of like calling home everyday.)
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To: The Mayor

Great article, again...I hope you get the endorsements that you need. I'd like to see some real reform in your area to make it more livable there.


16 posted on 01/15/2006 8:09:22 PM PST by luvie (Everyone that doesn't like what America and President Bush has done for Iraq can all go to HELL.-BD)
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To: LUV W

I'm not holding my breath, I just refuse to let any seat go unchallenged from now on.

We have got to change things around here.


17 posted on 01/15/2006 8:17:09 PM PST by The Mayor ( As a child of God, prayer is kind of like calling home everyday.)
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To: The Mayor

Well, I'm praying for it to happen. If they just knew how much you care what goes on there, they would endorse you in a heartbeat!


18 posted on 01/15/2006 8:19:49 PM PST by luvie (Everyone that doesn't like what America and President Bush has done for Iraq can all go to HELL.-BD)
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To: LUV W

I know you you are.
Problem is I can't be bought and am not corrupt as they all are here.
And I mean all. It's a dam shame and they have destroyed this state.

I gotta hit the sack, I'll be back soon.


19 posted on 01/15/2006 8:45:03 PM PST by The Mayor ( As a child of God, prayer is kind of like calling home everyday.)
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To: The Mayor

'Nite, Rus. Get your rest. Don't work to hard.

I hope you get the chance to show everyone your passion for changing things there. You could make a real difference.

(((hugs)))


20 posted on 01/15/2006 8:50:46 PM PST by luvie (Everyone that doesn't like what America and President Bush has done for Iraq can all go to HELL.-BD)
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