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Hours after a pilot’s suicide plane crash into a federal building in Austin, Texas, local talk-radio host Jon Alvarez created a tribute Internet page for the dead pilot. In less than a day, Facebook, the social networking Web site where Alvarez created the page, took it down and issued him a warning: He could lose Facebook privileges if he violated its policy again. “The Joe ‘Take my pound of flesh’ Stack fan page” included the killer’s manifesto, which is an angry rant against big government, big business and the Catholic Church. It quickly drew about 40 fans, Alvarez said. He...

When the conservative position needs advocacy in Central New York, Jon Alvarez is there. When a local issue in Baldwinsville needs grassroots action, Alvarez takes charge. When outspoken liberals need to be taken down a couple of notches, Alvarez does his best. Click link for rest of interview

NY FReeper Jon Alvarez graduated this morning from US Army Advanced Individual Training (AIT) in Civil Affairs from Fort Bragg, NC. He is now done with the required Basic Combat and Advanced Individual Training and he did it in true Jon Alvarez style: he excelled! As most of you know, he graduated from BCT at Fort Jackson in the top 10% of his graduating class of 591 people. Well, he went on to AIT and finished again in the top 10% but this time he was awarded the "Iron Soldier" award which is given to one individual who excelled physically,...

Friends and Family: Jon graduated on Friday October 14th from Basic Combat Training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina! It was a beautiful, sunny day in Columbia, SC and my sister Linda, my daughter Rachel, and I, watched Jon take the field with 590 other graduates to honor his country and himself by completing his goal of graduating from Basic! Even though he maxed out his Physical Training tests (max is 300 points) by doing 79 push ups and 78 sit ups in 2 minutes and running 2 miles in 12:30 minutes, he was not rewarded with either "High Physical Training...

Spc. Jon Alvarez, of Baldwinsville, is entering his third week of basic training as the designated leader of his platoon, Army recruiters said. Alvarez, 39, departed Syracuse on Aug. 2 for basic training at Fort Jackson, S.C., as the oldest new Army Reserve recruit in Central New York, taking advantage of an Army rule change in March that raised the age limit to enlist from 34 to 39. Alvarez, a staunch defender of the Bush administration's anti-terrorism policies and a supporter of U.S. troops, has angered some readers of The Post-Standard with his in-your-face views. He has hung in effigy...

Recruit's contest using Quran hinders Army's effort, officer says. Friday, June 17, 2005 By Pam Greene Staff writer Jon Alvarez is two months away from reporting to military boot camp training, but he has already been flagged by his superiors as a potential troublemaker. Alvarez, a staunch Republican from Baldwinsville who enlisted in the Army Reserve in April, has gained notoriety for political antics that include hanging a statue depicting the likeness of filmmaker Michael Moore from a noose and accusing those who speak against the military of treason. Maj. Jeff Wildeboer, operating officer with the Army Reserve 403rd Civil...

At 39, Jon Alvarez was tired of being told he was too old for military service. A strident supporter of the war in Iraq, Alvarez said he first tried to join the Army Reserve more than a year ago, only to be rejected because of his age. Even his congressman couldn’t get him an age waiver. So when the Army increased the age limit to 39 in March, Alvarez went back to the recruiting office and enlisted. If he passes his physical examinations, he should be headed to Fort Bragg, N.C., for basic training before the end of the month,...

Well, I just got the call from MSNBC, they want me to appear on Scarborough Country again to discuss what's going on with Hollywood. James Hirsen of Newsmax will be the other guest...Tonite, 10PM EST. Hope you can tune in!

So now that it's almost certain Senator John Kerry will be the Democrats' candidate of choice, how low will they go to regain the office of the presidency? Despite the claims of John Kerry that theirs is a positive message, that only the Democrats can unite this divided country and restore hope for a better tomorrow, we've already been given a preview of things to come. The party best known for soiling the highest office in this great land continues to treat that office with a level of disrespect and contempt never before seen by this generation. The petty, partisan...

Dear Hollywood: You have to admit, 2003 was a pivotal year for our great country. We saw a major shift, albeit a negative one, in world attitude towards America. Much of this is centers around our efforts to protect America from the threat of terrorism. However, we cannot downplay your role in the rise of anti-Americanism, not only around the globe, but here in America as well. In 2003 many of you took sides against our country by either signing leftist statements of conscience that were critical of our actions, marching alongside anti-war protesters, or badmouthing the current administration. By...

I returned from Washington, D.C., late Saturday night after a whirlwind trip in which I drove 800 miles within a twenty-four hour period. I joined other patriots in our nation's capitol as it came under renewed assault from the anti-American, communist-backed group known as A.N.S.W.E.R. Now why on earth would I drive so far, leaving the comforts of my home, simply to be verbally assaulted by a group of left-wing wackos? The answer is simple: I made this trip to show my support for our President, our troops, and our country. I also made this trip to show the nation...

FRN Columnists' Corner "Are Democrats The New Tories?" By Jon AlvarezAre Democrats the new Tories? In light of recent events relative to the war on terror, it would appear so. The Tories, or Loyalists as some called them, chose to side with the British over their fellow colonists during the American Revolution. By siding against American interests in the war on terror, Democrats and their allies have taken on the role of the Tories. History will not look favorably upon the Democrats due to their constant opposition to efforts to ensure American success in Iraq. The Tories of the Revolutionary...

Are Democrats the new Tories? In light of recent events concerning the war on terrorism, it would appear so. The Tories of the Revolutionary Era--or Loyalists as some called them-- chose to side with the British insteard of their fellow colonists. By siding against American interests in the war on terror, Democrats and their allies have taken on the role of the Tories. History will not look favorably upon the Democrats due to their constant opposition to efforts to ensure American success in Iraq. The Tories of the Revolutionary War period were ''vilified as offenders against the public good who...

It's Time To Wake Up, Again by Jon Alvarez Wake up America! We're falling asleep again. I say this because people I talk to, letters printed in local papers, and poll numbers all indicate that Americans have already fallen back into their old routines. Who could have ever imagined that within two years of 9/11 President Bush would appear vulnerable to a Democratic Surrender Monkey? Who could have imagined that terrorism would not be at the top of the list of American concerns? Since 9/11 we have been in a state of war, yet the media and the Democrats have...

How To Expose and Torment Liberals Ever put a dab of peanut butter on the end of your dog's nose? While some consider teasing man's best friend to be a mean source of amusement, it is highly entertaining to watch their frenzied reaction and it ultimately does not hurt them. Another source of entertainment, and one that does not involve man's best friend, is tormenting liberal Americans. These are the same people that over the past year have prided themselves on their mean-spirited attacks on President Bush, so you shouldn't feel bad. We could be talking about Hillary Clinton, that...

Ever put a dab of peanut butter on the end of your dog's nose? While some consider teasing man's best friend to be a mean source of amusement, it is highly entertaining to watch its frenzied reaction and this ultimately does not hurt the dog. Another source of entertainment--and one that does not involve man's best friend--is tormenting liberal Americans. These are the same people who over the past year have prided themselves on their mean-spirited attacks on President Bush, so you shouldn't feel bad. We could be talking about Hillary Clinton, or that bandana-wearing, anti-war activist who still lives...

"How to Expose and Torment Liberals" by Jon Alvarez Ever put a dab of peanut butter on the end of your dog's nose? While some consider teasing man's best friend to be a mean source of amusement, it is highly entertaining to watch its frenzied reaction and this ultimately does not hurt the dog. Another source of entertainment--and one that does not involve man's best friend--is tormenting liberal Americans. These are the same people who over the past year have prided themselves on their mean-spirited attacks on President Bush, so you shouldn't feel bad. We could be talking about Hillary...

FRN Columnists' Corner "The State of the Union Two Years After 911" by Jon Alvarez As we approach the two-year anniversary of 9-11, it's important that we reflect back on what has taken place in such a relatively short period of time. The United States has liberated the people of Afghanistan and Iraq from their oppressive rulers, we've dealt serious blows to Al Qaeda and other terrorist groups, and we've drawn a proverbial line in the sand to determine who is with us and who is not in the war on terror. We are at war with terrorism around the...