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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....10-01-02
Billie; dansangel

Posted on 10/01/2002 3:33:03 AM PDT by dansangel




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






                     












mhking
Freeper since April 14, 2002


mhking can be found almost anywhere on Free Republic. Mostly, he is looking for news threads that may be of interest to his "Black Conservative" ping list. If the subject matter catches his interest, you can be sure he will speak his mind - eloquently and with a well-placed touch of wit.
When I requested personal information from mhking, he obliged by sending me his bio in his own words:
"I've been described as a true 'Renaissance Man.' I went to both Purdue & Howard Universities, and finished prior to my degree in early '86. I've worked in radio dating back to 1979, and in the computer biz as far back as 1985. I've been a disk jockey, a news reporter, a computer salesman, a retail store manager, a talk show host, a radio station general manager, and a professional curmudgeon. Much of the time, I'm honest to a fault, but I (at least I try to) mean well.
"I'll be 40 the week before Christmas; my now-40 year-old wife (Rachel) and I met in Jr. High, went to rival high schools and started dating in our sophmore year of college (20 years ago this past summer!). We got married in 1985 (our 17th anniversary was just last week)."

mhking, "she-who-must-be-obeyed"
(aka Rachel) and 11-mo-old Lynese


"We've got three kids; Jasmine is 14, a freshman in high school who puts us through her teenaged angst with distressing regularity. My son Mitchell is 9 and is everything I could want and hope for. Lynese is 11 months and runs the entire household (yes, even overriding "She-who-must-be-obeyed," aka Rachel). LOL!
"I've been called plenty of things over time...'Uncle Tom,' 'Oreo,' 'Sellout,' & 'Lawn Jockey' for starters. But now, a new epithet has been tossed my way: 'Bush-bot.'
"Presumably, the name is used to refer to someone who follows lock-step the policies of the Administration and the President in a 'cult of personality.' While I find that I whole-heartedly support the war on terrorism in general and the war on Iraq in particular, to call me a 'Bush-bot' would be furthest from the truth. While I support the Bush Administration on the war, I find a deep chasm between myself and the administration on the issue of immigration. We have no business opening up the borders of this country to illegal immigrants. If we do, the 'trickle' of people who hop the Rio Grande will turn into a torrent that we won't be able to stop.
"I grew up in Gary, Indiana, in what some have considered a disadvantaged community. I didn't see it as such. I have both my mom and dad to thank for that. They're both educators, my father retired, and my mother soon to be. My dad's folks lived across town from us, and also had strong social and cultural ties in the community."
Four generations of King men: mhking,
his Dad Curtis, his brother Rick, his
Grand-Dad Emery and his son Mitchell


"When I was coming up, if you discussed politics in Gary, it was automatically assumed that you meant Democratic politics. In my mind, black equaled Democrat, period. I bought into the mantra that 'liberal' meant good and 'conservative' meant bad, without question. Of course, as a youngster, I thought I could change the world that way as well. We all had that 'invincible power' at that age.
"When I went to college, first at Purdue, then at Howard, I continued to follow 'the party line' as set forth by the so-called black leadership, but I began to question parts of the message that were being presented to me. I didn't think much about it though - my mind was on business and trying to make money. Plus I had other things on my mind: the woman who I currently refer to as 'She-who-must-be-obeyed'."
In 1994, after stints both on local TV and talk radio in Gary, mhking was asked to run a black radio station, WIGO in Atlanta. Finances were shrinking and his family was growing, so he eagerly accepted.

Front: mhking's "Bohemian" sister Courtney, mhking,
Rachel, Lynese and Carolyn (family friend).
Back: Mitchell and Jasmine


As a talk radio host, mhking challenged his black Atlanta listeners to "think outside the box." When he vocally disapproved of the Atlanta Public Schools' decision to contract with a minority business rather than the non-minority lowest bidder, he was soundly ridiculed by his listeners. It was at that point that it was cemented in his mind that he was truly a conservative. He decided to join Project 21 and has never looked back.
mhking sums up his beliefs in this way: "My core beliefs are simple. We all have rights. I don't have any more, nor any less rights just because I'm black. I believe that we must have financial accountability in government. I believe that individuals must also be accountable for their own actions. We must have a strong defense in order to secure our freedoms, and a small government allows us to hold and keep those freedoms. A large, bureaucratic mess does nothing but benefit a small number of people, and those are the ones in power.
"Does that make me a 'Bush-bot?' I think not. Just a dad, a husband, a son, a man. One who is proud to be conservative and proud to be an American."
It's my pleasure to present another of FR's Finest!
Today that Finest is mhking!


Take a bow, mhking, the spotlight is yours!








THIS WEEK'S THREADS

09-30-02 dansangel


Opinions by our own 'King of Ping'
The guy's good, folks!




Thanks, Mixer!


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     2) Once there you can click on any month and even click to the right to go into next year. Once you are in the month that you joined FR you will need to click on the number in the calendar and then an add item screen will come up.
     3) In the next box enter your name in the "Calendar Text" field and then click on submit.
     4) If any of the screens fail to load simply click on refresh in your browser and that will usually fix it.
     5) If all else fails or simply if you want me to do this for you send me an FReepmail and I will gladly do it for you. ~Mixer



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1 posted on 10/01/2002 3:33:03 AM PDT by dansangel
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To: dansangel
To MHKING, standing apart from the crowd is not standing alone. You have a multitude of freepers behind you!
2 posted on 10/01/2002 3:40:25 AM PDT by .45MAN
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To: ST.LOUIE1; Mama_Bear; daisyscarlett; dutchess; dansangel; Aquamarine; Diver Dave; JustAmy; ...
Come join us today in honoring mhking....one of FR's Finest!

PHEW!

Billie: Save me a cup of coffee...I'm going to go over in the corner and ***collapse*** now....

o~<);-)
3 posted on 10/01/2002 3:42:20 AM PDT by dansangel
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To: mhking
It's early....

To MHKING, standing apart from the crowd is not standing alone. You have a multitude of freepers behind you!

4 posted on 10/01/2002 3:44:45 AM PDT by .45MAN
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To: mhking
A lovely tribute and an impressive resume. Congrats!

Thank you for all you do here at FR.

Granny hugs
5 posted on 10/01/2002 3:46:09 AM PDT by Iowa Granny
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To: dansangel; mhking; All
Congratulations and well-deserved kudos, mh! I have seen your word smithing skills around the forum and appreciate your brave stand for Conservative principles.

Please weigh in on This Thread if you get a chance today.

Congrats are in order for you, too, dansangel!

6 posted on 10/01/2002 3:49:15 AM PDT by .30Carbine
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To: mhking
"professional curmudgeon"

Ya mean you can make money bein' an ol' grump?! LOL...breat bio!!

FReegards...MUD

7 posted on 10/01/2002 3:50:17 AM PDT by Mudboy Slim
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To: mhking
Congratulations!

Wish you'd use a font size a fellow professional curmudgeon could read.

Live long and prosper.

8 posted on 10/01/2002 4:49:52 AM PDT by ofMagog
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To: mhking

Jekyll Island GA sunrise


9 posted on 10/01/2002 4:57:07 AM PDT by lodwick
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To: ofMagog; Mudboy Slim; ladtx; MeeknMing; Diver Dave; ST.LOUIE1; chadsworth; mhking; yall

Dig in fellas - fuel for a blessed day


10 posted on 10/01/2002 5:01:23 AM PDT by lodwick
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To: dansangel; mhking
"I've been called plenty of things over time...'Uncle Tom,'

I have been called this too. Mostly because my name is Tom and my brother and sister had kids!!!

;)

Your writing is an inspiration and your outlook keeps mine a little brighter. You are one of the few Black leaders that I agree with. It is unfortunate that the voices of Walter Williams, Ken Hamblin, Condi Rice, Clarence Thomas, You and so many others are squelched by the liberal media.

Take care and keep me on your "ping" list.


Stay safe; stay armed.


11 posted on 10/01/2002 5:03:11 AM PDT by Eaker
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To: .30Carbine; ofMagog
Lew's article is worthy of reading - I need much more coffee before even thinking about weighing in. I'll be most interested to read ofmagog's thoughts on this article, should he care to share his expertise with us.

Thanks for the link to the most thought-provoking thread going.
12 posted on 10/01/2002 5:05:39 AM PDT by lodwick
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To: lodwick
Hmmm-UMMM, these biscuits'n'gravy are wunnerful...got any grits?!

FReegards...MUD

13 posted on 10/01/2002 5:06:09 AM PDT by Mudboy Slim
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To: dansangel; mhking
Wonderful job with this one Angel - I'd just read the article that MH had posted only a few days ago. What an outstanding testimony to conservatism.

A great day to MHKing and all who pass this way.
14 posted on 10/01/2002 5:09:31 AM PDT by lodwick
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To: dansangel
In memory of my fellow Vietnam helicopter pilots who were killed in that war the following were lost on todays date. God bless them all.

WO1 Sherin -- 71 AHC
1LT Washburn -- 71 AHC
1LT Lake -- 4 INF DIV
WO1 Nesovanovic -- 326 MED 101 ABN

IN THE SHADOW OF THE BLADE

SCOUTS OUT!

15 posted on 10/01/2002 5:11:45 AM PDT by ladtx
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To: mhking; dansangel; Billie; Pippin
Goodday to you all.

mhking, great to have you around!
16 posted on 10/01/2002 5:11:51 AM PDT by knighthawk
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To: Mudboy Slim; G.R.I.T.S
Dang it - ;-)


17 posted on 10/01/2002 5:13:15 AM PDT by lodwick
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To: mhking
Your are truly a credit to this forum. You add so much here you should be given a greater voice in the mainstream. Of course we all here consider this forum the true mainstream and your posts contribute mightily to the current of that stream. Congrats on being one of FR's Finest!

SCOUTS OUT!

18 posted on 10/01/2002 5:21:21 AM PDT by ladtx
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To: lodwick
Mornin' !! Whoa ! That looks like a GREAT breakfast....


Have a cup while you FReep !




For those who prefer hot chocolate.....

19 posted on 10/01/2002 5:28:14 AM PDT by MeekOneGOP
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To: mhking
You Rock DUDE!

I want to meet you someday. 'Pod

20 posted on 10/01/2002 5:31:39 AM PDT by sauropod
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