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WASHINGTON – Democrats just don't get the election message from voters and are pushing a liberal, big government agenda at their party's peril, Republican officials said Sunday as they predicted a political price after the majority's victory on health care. Voters are "tired of the borrowing, the spending, the bailouts, the takeovers," said Rep. Mike Pence of Indiana, the No. 3 House GOP leader, pointing to GOP victories in gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Jersey last week. The Democratic-controlled House narrowly approved a health care bill Saturday night, with 39 Democrats voting against it and a single Republican voting...

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Please see link above for a reference and quick explanation. However, I have seen God do amazing things over the past month and a half and I believe when people pray in agreement anything is possible. 2 Chronicles 7:14 (New International Version) 14 if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. I challenge everyone to the "14 day prayer" again. This is how it goes: The first thing...

Whether you’re taking that cross country trip you always planned, out on a scenic Sunday drive through the country, or fighting road rage on a jammed up highway, these songs are the perfect soundtrack to the streets. Pop in you favorite Willie Nelson Greatest Hits CD (ha) and get back on the road again! I had to cut this short as I found tons of songs that could fit this post. I left a lot of great stuff off for now, let me know which ones you think should go on future post like this. Sir Mix-A-Lot - "My Hooptie"...

inspired by the DHS Report, and angry Townhall Mobs.

I have a challenge for everyone on this site and to pass on to others. Over the past 6 months I have been doing this 14 day prayer and have seen amazing results! So now I will challenge you or ask that we as a group, collectively do this together, because there is power in prayer. Before we get into specifics I want to mention that we did this on a smaller scale before and I have seen amazing results. It started when I returned from the Specter/ Sebelius town hall meeting. I told of what happened there (http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2306697/posts) and...

If Patriotic "on hold" music on the Capital switchboard was enough to irritate Mrs. Pelosi, this song just might make her melt!

School calls account untrue ROTC student feels wronged SPRING HILL - It's getting personal for Heather Lawrence and her father. "Now they're calling my daughter a liar," Mark Lawrence said today. Heather returns to Springstead High School on Wednesday after a three-day suspension for telling a Muslim classmate to "take that thing off your head and act like you're proud to be an American." She said the student, whom she previously had never met, remained seated during the Pledge of Allegiance last Tuesday morning during homeroom. A few days later, an assistant principal sent her home and issued a five-day...

Watch this video - I did a keyword search for 'flyover', and 'God and Country' - so sorry if this has already been seen. If there's a better link, please add it to the thread.

I posted the following statement to our front page in response to the criticism I'm receiving lately as to not being fair and balanced and perceived mistreatment of trolls and assorted malcontents. Got news for all, I'm NOT fair and balanced. I'm biased toward God, country, family, liberty and freedom and against liberalism, socialism, anarchism, wackoism, global balonyism and any other form of tyranny. Hope this helps. Statement by the founder of Free Republic: In our continuing fight for freedom, for America and our constitution and against totalitarianism, socialism, tyranny, terrorism, etc., Free Republic stands firmly on the side of...

WASHINGTON, July 21 (UPI) -- U.S. President Barack Obama welcomed Alison Krauss, Union Station, Brad Paisley and Charley Pride to the White House Tuesday for a night of country music. The event marked the second in a series created to celebrate "the music that's contributed to the life of this nation and chronicled the history of our people," Obama noted. "We began this tradition last month with an evening of jazz. And tonight, we celebrate another uniquely American art form: country music," he added. The commander in chief thanked Krauss and Paisley for participating earlier in the day in a...

The White House went a little bit country Tuesday. "Now, I know folks think I'm a city boy, but I do appreciate listening to country music," President Barack Obama said to guests gathered in the East Room for a performance by country musicians Alison Krauss and Union Station. Brad Paisley and country music legend Charley Pride also entertained the audience, which included first lady Michelle Obama, Cabinet secretaries and lawmakers.

DEAR LORD, WE THANK YOU FOR THIS DAY, THIS HOUR AND THIS SECOND. LORD, WE THANK YOU FOR THIS TIME YOUR SAINTS CAN GATHER BEFORE YOUR THRONE OF GRACE WITH PRAYER AND SUPPLICATION. LORD, WE PRAY FOR ALL OF YOUR SAINTS NO MATTER WHERE THEY MAY BE OR WHATEVER THEIR NEED. LORD, WE PRAY ESPECIALLY FOR OUR TROOPS AND PATRIOTS WHO FAITHFULLY PLACE THERE PRAYERS FOR OUR HEROES AT THE FOOT OF THE THRONE,AND TO ALL MEMBERS OF GOVERNMENT WHO HOLD YOUR TRUTHS CLOSE TO THEIR HEARTS. LORD, WE PRAY FOR YOUR CONTINUED HAND OF GUIDANCE AND PROTECTION IN EACH...

"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...

During this upcoming Independence Day, we need to honor and remember the soldiers who are risking their lives for us. Whether it's a soldier on the front lines or one in peace times, their sacrifice for America is great with a heavy price. Freedom, liberties and all the values we cherish as Americans aren't to be taken lightly or for granted. I had two friends give their lives in Iraq.

Sunlight fills the bedroom. It's past 8 a.m., and it's cold. Why didn't the alarm go off? The bathroom lights are out. The house is without power. The battery-operated radio plays nothing but static. The phone is dead. What on earth has happened? In fact, what happened was not on Earth. It was above it. A nuclear weapon has detonated high over North America, an explosion so far up that neither the flash nor bang disturbed anyone slumbering in darkened bedrooms across the United States. Electrical systems and computers from New York City to San Francisco cease to function. City...

The United States have broken up. The economy is in shambles. Earthquakes and Hurricanes have ravaged the Southeast, and a low-intensity civil war is raging in Tennessee as the federal government tries to reassert itself over the states that are in open rebellion. The federal government is led by President Tambor, the first African American president - and closet Marxist - who is craven enough to try to use the military against its own citizens, and ruthless enough to bring in vicious foreign mercenaries when our own troops won’t completely turn against us. Then it gets bad. Really bad. Foreign...

A poem supposedly written by Bob Dylan as a teenager is an old country song, it emerged yesterday. The bombshell came just 24 hours after the original handwritten version of Little Buddy was put up for auction by Christie's. It had been touted as an example of Dylan's "brilliance even as a 16-yearold". But, as a country fan pointed out, most of the words were from a song by Canadian Hank Snow. It was recorded in 1948 - 11 years before Dylan submitted his poem to a Jewish summer camp newspaper in Wisconsin. Christie's is pressing on with the auction...

THE BIBLE An address delivered at the Annual Meeting of the Massachusetts Bible Society in Boston, May 28, 1849, by Robert C. Winthrop. Undoubtedly, Sir, the first of all charities, the noblest of all philanthropies, is that which brings the Bible home to every fireside, which places its Divine truths within the range of every eye, and its blessed promises and consolations within the reach of every heart. All other charities should follow, and, indeed, they naturally do follow, in the train of this.... Diffuse the knowledge of the Bible, and the hungry will be fed, and the naked clothed....

At the request of the White House, Georgetown University covered up all the symbols in Gaston Hall, before the Great Man spoke, including IHS, the millennia-old monogram for the name of Jesus Christ. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus, had adopted the monogram in his seal and it became an emblem of the Jesuit order. When it comes to rendering unto Caesar, Georgetown is not going to be outshone by Notre Dame, which stole a march by offering the nation's avatar of abortion a doctorate of laws degree, honoris causa...

Head Quarters, Newburgh, March 15, 1783 "Gentlemen: By an anonymous summons, an attempt has been made to convene you together; how inconsistent with the rules of propriety! how unmilitary! and how subversive of all order and discipline, let the good sense of the Army decide. In the moment of this Summons, another anonymous production was sent into circulation, addressed more to the feelings and passions, than to the reason and judgment of the Army. The author of the piece, is entitled to much credit for the goodness of his Pen and I could wish he had as much credit for...

<p>Is it time to nationalise Citigroup and Bank of America?</p> <p>AMERICA has been dithering about how to sort out its banking crisis. The market has forced its hand. On the morning of Monday February 23rd a joint statement by banking regulators said that they stood “firmly behind” the banking system and would initiate promised stress tests of banks’ capital positions on Wednesday. The fine print remains critical and, so far, unclear, but the statement should at least halt the scary market moves that took place last week.</p>

"My country has let me down." That's the assessment of an Arizona rancher who was sued by six illegal immigrants he detained on his property and turned over to the Border Patrol in 2004. On Tuesday an eight-member federal jury in Tucson threw out the claim brought by the six illegal aliens that Roger Barnett violated their civil rights when he detained them at gunpoint on his ranch nearly five years ago. The panel also ruled against the plaintiffs' claims of battery and false imprisonment. But the jury did find Barnett liable on four claims of assault and four claims...

Holding signs reading "Stimulate Business, Not Government," "Families Against Porkulus" and "Say No To Generational Theft," protesters opposed to the $787 billion stimulus package have been mobilizing across the country. It started last Monday in Seattle, then moved Tuesday to Denver, where President Obama signed the stimulus bill into law. That was followed by another one in Mesa, Ariz., where Obama unveiled a mortgage rescue plan. Another protest was planned for Saturday outside the office of Rep. Dennis Moore in Overland Park, Kan. The Democrat voted for the stimulus. His office didn't return calls seeking comment. A New Populism? As...

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29, 2009 – Stephen Cochran was a normal 19-year-old with a dream of making music his life when the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks led him down an unplanned path to the Marine Corps. Country singer-songwriter Stephen Cochran is a former Marine and a wounded veteran. His back was broken in an ambush while he was serving in Afghanistan in July 2004. Now, with his music career on track, Cochran also works to promote programs that help to meet the needs of wounded veterans. Courtesy photo  (Click photo for screen-resolution image);high-resolution image available. “I dropped out of college....

To All Americans, I am drafting this letter as dawn is approaching in the early morning hours of 20 Jan 2009. My public voice regarding issues before us and surrounding the office of the President of The United States will soon and for the moment fall silent; as my Oath and Military law requires. So it is that I humbly ask of all those Americans who love and support our country to become the voices of those who serve in the Armed Forces. This torch of freedom, at least in the short term, is passed to you. Your voice and...

Boy Scouts in Dundee will be able to pledge allegiance to ‘Allah’ and drop the traditional oath to God and Queen, says the Scout Association in Scotland. The Association has given its backing to starting Dundee’s 45th troop which will specifically target Muslim boys. In the oath Muslim recruits will be able to replace the name ‘God’ with “Allah, the Most Beneficent and the Most Merciful”, and pledge to honour “the country in which I am now living” instead of the Queen. The Scout Association is already open to all faiths and Muslim boys are currently part of existing troops,...

In his Saturday remarks during his campaign train ride, President-elect Barack Obama issued some soaring rhetoric about the state of the country today. At least the Old Media thought it was soaring rhetoric, anyway. Typically, the media was overawed by his mellifluous tones, of course. But during these remarks in Baltimore Obama made a startling suggestion. He said we need a "new Declaration of Independence." Apparently the original one isn't good enough for the new president, but it also seems a silly rhetorical flourish. After all, what is it that we are declaring independence from this time? Recall that the...

Vermont Schools Sends Students Out OF Classroom to Say Pledge of Allegiance

Country first. It’s a great concept and one that has been – for all practical purposes – lacking inside the beltway since before the advent of the spin doctor. Truthfully, both major political parties and their elected and appointed leadership have been delinquent in executing the spirit of “country first.” Both have placed the health of their respective political parties before good government and their quest for political power above the needs and demands of their constituents and the good of the nation. Both should be admonished for violating their oaths and betraying the American people. Politicians make bad Statesmen,...

QUOTE OF THE DAY: President Bush on Monday at the Naval Medical Center said, "You know, I'm -- appreciate the families who were so gracious to me here. One of the things I tell them is that their loved one is going to get fabulous medical care -- and they do. It's inspiring to see the hard work. It's also inspiring to see the courage of the patients. I met some of the men that I'd seen six months ago; I came back, and they're totally different looking people. That's because of the good health care. It's also because of...

The African Union is now complete, it is made up of the countries of the continent of Africa as ONE. It has ONE Flag, One national anthem, and a President. They are working on getting a national miltary force.

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In the last year before the presidential campaigns we were facing an interest in engagement with Iran. Two questions, why is Iran being considered a dangerous country here in America and what makes Mahmoud Ahmadinejad such a dangerous man?

Dear Friends in Christ, > > Are you sensing that there is something different about this > presidential election? I was telling someone just recently that it > seems like this election is far more serious than those in the recent > past. Something in my spirit is very uneasy. In the past I have felt > the need to pray for different elections but I have never felt so > strongly the urge to pray, and pray fervently, for an > election as I do for this one. I truly believe that if the > wrong person (Obama) is...

QUOTE OF THE DAY President Bush Participates in Roundtable Meeting on Economy Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Alexandria, Louisiana THE PRESIDENT: I am honored to be with you all. Thank you very much for hosting this meeting here, and the good folks from Alexandria and Pineville, Louisiana. I have come to talk about the economic situation in the country. A lot of the people down here and other parts of the country are wondering why a free market-oriented President made the decisions to -- necessary to get the government buying stocks in banks, for example. Why would you do...

DEAR LORD, WE THANK YOU FOR THIS DAY, THIS HOUR AND THIS SECOND. LORD, WE THANK YOU FOR THIS TIME YOUR SAINTS CAN GATHER BEFORE YOUR THRONE OF GRACE WITH PRAYER AND SUPPLICATION. LORD, WE PRAY FOR ALL OF YOUR SAINTS NO MATTER WHERE THEY MAY BE OR WHATEVER THEIR NEED. LORD, WE PRAY ESPECIALLY FOR GEORGE WALKER BUSH, LAURA BUSH, BARBARA AND JENNA BUSH, THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH AND ALL MEMMBERS OF GOVERNMENT WHO HOLD YOUR TRUTHS CLOSE TO THEIR HEARTS. LORD, WE PRAY FOR YOUR CONTINUED HAND OF GUIDANCE AND PROTECTION I N EACH ONES LIFE. LORD, WE...

Some thoughts on leadership … “When seconds count, instincts and decisiveness come into play. In quick-developing situations, the leader must act fast, impart confidence to all around him, must not second guess a decision - MAKE IT HAPPEN! In the process, he cannot stand around slack-jawed when he's hit with the unexpected. He must face up to the facts, deal with them, and MOVE ON.” ~ Lt. General Hal Moore (Source) “You get it done by making a decision quick, getting to it and getting the thing done. Don’t sit back and let the other guy make a decision that...

QUOTE OF THE DAY President Bush Presents 2007 National Medals of Science and Technology and Innovation East Room THE PRESIDENT: Welcome. This is a joyous day for the White House as we honor some of our nation's most gifted and visionary men and women. I congratulate you all on your achievements. I'm looking forward to presenting you with the National Medals of Science and Technology and Innovation. And I welcome your friends, but most importantly, I welcome your family members. We are glad you're here and thank you for standing by these -- by the side of these pioneers and...

Quote of the Day: President Bush: General David Petraeus was asked to do a very difficult job and he did it with distinction and honor. He was a part of the planning for the surge; he implemented the surge, along with a lot of other brave people; and the United States and the world is better off because of it … I want to thank General Petraeus and his family for being so dedicated to our great country. General. General Petraeus: Thanks, Mr. President. Great to be home, sir, and it was a great privilege to serve there with our...

From October 15th to the 29th you can join your fellow Americans at patriotic rallies across America where we will declare in one strong and united voice: OUR COUNTRY DESERVES BETTER THAN BARACK OBAMA! As part of this tour we’ll be highlighting Barack Obama’s lack of executive experience, and we’re inviting you to participate. Here’s how: Bring a copy of your resume to the rallies! That’s right, we’ll be collecting resumes from people at stops all across the nation, so if you have any executive experience -- either as someone who ran or started your own small business, or a...

QUOTE OF THE DAY President Bush Attends Dedication of 9/11 Pentagon Memorial The Pentagon Arlington, Virginia THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all. Mr. Vice President; Secretary Gates; Madam Speaker; Justices of the Supreme Court; members of my Cabinet and administration; members of Congress; Admiral Mullen and the Joint Chiefs; Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, a first responder on September the 11th, 2001; directors of the Pentagon Memorial Fund -- Mr. Chairman, congratulations; families and friends of the fallen; distinguished guests; fellow citizens: Laura and I are honored to be with you. Seven years ago at this hour, a doomed airliner plunged from the...

Aaron Tippin has a new song and Newt is pushing for a pile of downloads. Here's the link for a preview of the song, and the lyrics go a little sumpin like this.

Quote of the Day: President Bush: All in all, the response has been excellent. But the people here understand that there is more work to be done. And that's why I came down here with members of the federal government to listen and to figure out how to help. I can't thank you all enough for working as hard as you are. Looking around, I can see that some people may not have had much sleep recently. (Laughter.) The people of your state care a lot about the fact that you are working as hard as you are. And...

Jerry Reed, the country and western star who was also world famous for his role in the 'Smokey and the Bandit' films, has died. He was 71. Reuters reports that Reed passed away on Monday from complications arising from emphysema. Known as 'The Guitar Man', Grammy winner Reed made his first record aged 18 and went on to release over 40 albums. Reed wrote for Johnny Cash and Brenda Lee and two of his early songs, 'US Male' and 'Guitar Man', were recorded by Elvis Presley with Reed playing on the studio versions.

I think I finally get where Obama may have gone wrong. Let’s face it, when you look at the kid’s childhood and his early adult experiences, and what he was attempting to do in his “save the world” stage, you have to like the guy. Young people with drive often try to “change the world” and get it a little wrong, but their earnestness is admirable, even if their ignorance matches it. But I think what he did wrong was to look at the fervor, energy, and collectiveness of the blacks in the churches, wanted to harness what he saw...

QUOTES OF THE DAY Text of a Letter from the President to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate August 28, 2008 Dear Madam Speaker: (Mr. President:) Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act, 50 U.S.C. 1622(d), provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to the Congress a notice stating that the emergency is to continue in effect beyond the anniversary date. Consistent with this provision, I have sent to the Federal Register the...

Psalms 111:1 Praise the LORD! I will praise the LORD with my whole heart, In the assembly of the upright and in the congregation. Psalms 111:2 The works of the LORD are great, Studied by all who have pleasure in them. Psalms 111:3 His work is honorable and glorious, And His righteousness endures forever. Psalms 111:4 He has made His wonderful works to be remembered; The LORD is gracious and full of compassion. Psalms 111:5 He has given food to those who fear Him; He will ever be mindful of His covenant. Psalms 111:6 He has declared to His people...

Psalms 31:1 To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. In You, O LORD, I put my trust; Let me never be ashamed; Deliver me in Your righteousness. Psalms 31:2 Bow down Your ear to me, Deliver me speedily; Be my rock of refuge, A fortress of defense to save me. Psalms 31:3 For You are my rock and my fortress; Therefore, for Your name's sake, Lead me and guide me. Psalms 31:4 Pull me out of the net which they have secretly laid for me, For You are my strength. Psalms 31:5 Into Your hand I commit my spirit;...