A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day 08-20-02

Billie

[Billie]

A Few of FR's Finest.....
......Every Day

FR is a Treasure Trove of talented, compassionate, patriotic, wonderful people who gather every day to discuss the latest news and issues;  salute
and support our military and our leaders;  tell a few jokes;  learn a new
word;  write poetry;  pray for those in need;  and congratulate those who
are deserving. Thank you, Jim Robinson, for giving us the vehicle in which
we can express ourselves.

Free Republic made its debut in September, 1996, and the forum was added in early 1997.  I
can remember lurking when there were only a few regulars who posted, and now there are over 60,000 who have registered for posting privileges. 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 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 can no longer add the photos to the body of the thread, I've been including them in additional posts as I received enough to make another collage.

Still that doesn'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, in addition to seeing FR's Finest Military Personnel every day, I thought it might be fun to feature a different FReeper (or FReepers) each day. If you would like to be pictured, or know someone who would, please FReepmail me and we'll turn the spotlight - on YOU - for the day!

And do let me know if you'd like your picture added to the groups of Veterans/Active Military below. I will keep this page updated, and continue to add them to the comment section of the original Veteran's Day thread as well.

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: 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

                     

New York, New York!
Like the rest of you, I'm "Getting to Know You", more of you, better every day. Today we shine the on firebrand, a native of East Orange, N.J., who has lived in Manhattan since her college years. She first became political in 1992 because of neighborhood events, and in '94, switched from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party. Firebrand is presently a local GOP leader and is also active in GOP clubs around town.

firebrand
FReeper since 02-27-00

Firebrand has a high profile job as an editor of conservative material and prefers not to have her photograph published. Since she joined FR in February of 2000, she has become more than just a passive FReeper, and her list of accomplishments and activities include the following:

• Chapter Executive of the Tri-State Chapter
• (Prior to becoming the Chapter Executive, she was the New York City Group Leader);
• Editor of the Clinton Legacy Cookbook;
• Organizer of the Bush rallies in Times Square and practically every other rally and protest FR has held in New York City.

A few words about firebrand shared with me by another FReeper:

"She organized the Freeps in Times Square to call on Al Gore and LIEberman to give it up in late November 2000 and December 2000.  She was at the UN Freep, I think, the Mexican Embassy, the one where the globalists marched, we sang patriotic songs and the Cops loved us, extended our permits for unlimited time! Rudy in Newburgh, too, she was there when Rudy shook all our hands and posed for pictures with us, Kathryn Prudhomme in front of Hillary's campaign headquarters in NYC...." ~~ Race Bannon

I always enjoy seeing some of the threads linked on a FReeper's Profile Page. Firebrand has a variety of topics on hers, with such names as: Non-War On Terror; Best Memories of Favorite FR Posters No Longer Posting; Campaign Finance Revision Act; Combatting Christianity; Disrupting on FR; Democrats Mess With Texas But Run Risk of Going Too Far; Global Warming: Scientists Unravel Whodunnit; FreeRepublic.com Makes Page Six of NY Post; just to name a few.

Thanks, Firebrand!
You're One of FR's Finest!

THIS WEEK'S THREADS

08-19-02 Profile Pages #2

[Billie]

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, One Nation, Under God, Indivisible, With Liberty and Justice for All.

[Billie]

Good morning, everyone! Come say hello to our FReeper of the Day!

[RaceBannon]

Outstanding!!

[Billie]

Thank you for those rally photos, Race. I appreciate so much your sending them, as it really added to the thread.

[Lee'sGhost]

Way to go Firebrand! Best of luck exorcising Hitlary! from your state. Watch out for projectile vomiting if you get close to the Hildabeast.

(And thanks for keeping me on your list, Billie. I don't get to participate much, but I love your work.)

[ru4liberty]

Good morning, Billie! Great choice today! It's always encouraging to learn that there are many converts to the conservative cause. It gives us hope that there will be many others who will have their own personal epiphany. I pray it's sooner rather than later... like before November 5.

Kudos to Firebrand!

P.S. Billie, the link to Firebrand's profile page doesn't work.

[ru4liberty]

Link to firebrand's profile: http://www.freerepublic.com/perl/profile?h=firebrand

[BlessedAmerican]

Good Morning! I don't have but a few minutes each morning for my computer but this is always a stopping place! Thank you for your posting and the ping list. You used one of my favorite pictures with the Pledge this morning.

Congrats! Firebrand. Keep up the good work. You are inspiring and encourgaging to me and many others...

[Freedom'sWorthIt]

OH - this is a fantastic salute, Billie! I have admired the work of the NY Freepers from afar so much!!!! Especially during the attempted election theft in 2000 - the NYC rallyers were so inspiring!

And then 911 - and how much our hearts have gone out to the people of New York City!!!

God bless you, Firebrand, and you, RaceBannon, and all those who have stood up for truth, freedom and for America!

Huge Standing Ovation for Firebrand!!!

[Freedom'sWorthIt]

And, good morning to you, BlessedAmerican. I love your screen name, by the way.

[RedWing9]

I don't think I ever imagined, or knew, firebrand was a lady! :)

Go Get Hillary Firebrand!!!!

[ValerieUSA]

Good Tuesday Morning Firebrand

[stainlessbanner]

Well looky here, goodieD's husband is making a fine recovery. Thanks to everyone for prayers and support.

Have a great day : )

[ohioWfan]

Good morning Billie!

Be ready for a new pic of ohioWfan's son! We're leaving today for Kentucky, because he graduates tomorrow!!!

[lodwick]

[Diver Dave]

Mornin' Billie and firebrand.

FR's Finest..., firebrand, congratulations. Thanks to you and the rest of the Greater New York area freepers for staying the course and informing the public about your miserable senator.

You're an inspiration to one and all to "get involved" beyond the ballot box.

[Carolina]

Inspire the Vocal Brass, Inspire;
The World is past its Infant Age:
Arms and Honour,
Arms and Honour,
Set the Martial Mind on Fire,
And kindle Manly Rage.
~John Dryden

Congratulations, firebrand, on your day in the sun! Keep stirring us onward.

[Billie]

Good morning, Ghost. I'm happy to keep you on my ping list, just as long as you want to be there. Thank you for coming when you can, and thanks for the kudos. ;)

[wattsmag2]

Good Morning bump.

[Temple Owl]

Good morning and a thought to mull over today. "The biggest barrier to freedom is ignorance in a position of authority.".......Raymond Howard Beach