Posted on 12/30/2006 5:28:50 AM PST by Chairman_December_19th_Society
As we settle into the nighttime of dispair, fret not, for the Sun will rise again!!
Good morning!!
We, here, will never forget those who died on September 11, 2001, as we seek to protect the Republic from all who will do her harm!!
It's over, he's gone. Saddam Hussein was hung last night in Iraq at just after 10 PM ET, or just after 6 AM ET local time.
The person who filmed the execution said that he saw fear in Saddam's eyes while he was on the gallows.
United States troops are said to be ready for a surge in violence, but the biggest event so far was spontaneous celebrating in Baghdad streets. The Government did not impose a 24-hour curfew.
A last minute appeal was lodged into the United States court system. The United States District Court summarily dismissed the measure, saying it had no jurisdiction over foreign matters.
Saddam was asked if he had anything to say, and he answered: "No, I don't want to." He did, however, say somthing before he was hung. His last words are: "'God is great. The nation will be victorious and Palestine is Arab."
True to the end, however, those who have no respect for human life, but coach themselves as watchers of human rigts, said things like that of Richard Dicker, director of Human Rights Watch's International Justice Program: "Saddam Hussein was responsible for massive human rights violations, but that can't justify giving him the death penalty, which is a cruel and inhuman punishment." In response to Mr. Dicker--one cannot hold life sacred unless one is willing to hold those repsonsible for taking in wihtout cause to the highest penalty. Fortunately, for Iraq, that has now come to pass, and the healing for many hundreds of thousands may begin.
For AMERICA - The Right Way, I remain yours in the Cause, the Chairman.
That is a excellent graphic (post16) for New Years Eve.
Happy New Year to all!!
Good morning, stomach upset this morning, will get my church off of television.
Well, heck! That's not a good thing. Get well soon.
We're going to start on my garden soon, It has to be dug up, soil moved around, llama pellets added along with compost, This year I'm going to have boy 2 make some shepard hooks out of 20 ft rebar and hang my upside down tomatoe plants on them. We have a bunch of plastic buckets so we're going to punch drain holes, the plant hole and see if the squirels can get the tomatoes like they did last summer. Yellow squash, all colors of sweet peppers. I'm thinking of planting various shades of marigolds in the top of my tomatoe buckets. The golfers will have some color besides green when they tee off #4. oh, and not being a gardener, I'm thinking of planting some Kentucky wonders and let them crawl along our open fence.
Just keep on keeping on, without cigs, you'll be suprised how much better you'll feel in about three months. I know, been there, done that.
Everyone, HAVE A WONDERFUL, HEALTHY, HAPPY NEW YEAR!
It's sunny, breezy and mild here in Central Florida.
We missed church because of the airport run....
...then stopped at Blockbuster to get some New Year's Eve entertainment.
I found a Helen Mirren Elizabeth 1...and hubby got X-Men 3.....
I appreciate y'alls green thumbs out there.....I really do, cause I don't have one :(
I hope you feel better as the day goes along, Toby. Many blessings in the New Year to you and your loved ones.
After all these years I finally posted a thread. Correction - I needed to post a thread.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1760709/posts
It's a prayer thread. I'll post the body here, because I need the prayer of friends. I posted a thread because I need a lot more than just yours:
I know this isn't news, or breaking news...and this is my first thread ever on FR, after 6 years.
But I have a friend in dire need of as many prayers as he can get.
I've known this guy for 20+ years. We went to school together. He's been probably the best barber I've ever had cut my hair, until now.
Seem like an odd observation? He's losing his grip on more than just barber talent, as he's battling a pretty hardcore addiction (crack cocaine). I've seen it before - coke takes away your honor, your pride, your money, friends, health, etc.
Last night I went and found him in the van he's currently living in - doesn't even know whose it is, and I don't even think it runs. Took him out for a sandwich, and a heart to heart.
I'm very worried about him, and it makes me extremely sad that I can't help him more. He's still barbering, and almost functional, but as he puts it - he'll go several days and everything will seem fine, and then he goes on a bender/binge, and spends all of his money. He's lost control, and he looks like crap.
His family has pretty much given up on him. His co-workers just shake their heads and throw up their hands. And I'm pretty sure there's not another soul out there besides me that is caring about what ultimately happens to him.
Christmas Day he hitched a ride out to his dealer's house, bought what he bought, and walked back across town to the van, smoking that crap the entire day. The only bright point that I heard was that he stopped at a live nativity, to at least reflect on the hell that his life has become. He's not a religious guy, so this seems pretty big to me.
Bad personal choices/life decisions is what led to this, to be sure. But this thing is way bigger than he is at this point, and he need the help that I think only God can give him at this point. Even though he's not much for God, I know that God believes in him, and is his best hope. He obviously doesn't have the strength to handle it alone.
Please, please, PLEASE say a prayer that the new year will be better for him.
(End thread)
I gotta tell you - this is breaking my heart. Mom can tell you that my friends and I all raised a little hell in our rebelious youth, but all of us grew out of it. Dave just spiraled out of control, and this time I fear for his life, not just his well-being.
Thanks guys.
I'm sorry for your friend and for you seeing him go through this. I will put him on my prayer list.
I've a bit of knowledge about what addictions can do ... to your friend Dave and all those around him. The devil outdid himself with this one for it is a circle of hurt which breaks hearts ruthlessly.
He's in my *prayers*, The Coopster ... even as I thank Him for your kind heart.
Thank you.
Oh, I am so sorry to read this! You hadn't tokd me, and I wondered why you switched barbers. What a shame! I will put him on my prayer list and remember him at mass.
Haven't really talked about it much - and at first, I simply avoided him, as it was too unpleasant, I guess.
But he's gone from a well-respected barber with a following, to the equal of a few drunks that sporadically work there: Most people avoid his chair, and the business he gets are simply overflows of the walk-ins who are unaware of who he is.
I stopped in a few weeks back to see if anyone had heard from him, as I got a strange call from someone looking for him on my cell phone (either a barber, or more likely one of the idiots he "does business" with). He was on one of his "hiatuses" and I had the old guy who manages the place cut my hair. We had a long conversation about him; he's worried too, but unable/unwilling to help beyond what he's already done.
I liked his haircut, and went back again for my last one. I went early, to try and avoid Dave, and any hurt feelings for having someone else cut my hair.
Not early enough - Dave was there. He looks awful. He practically begged to cut my hair, and actually did an ok job (I'm a softy, and couldn't say no).
But it really stuck with me over Christmas. Hence my visit last night.
I'm researching ways that I may be able to help - even if it's just getting him info on his options.
I may very well print off the prayer thread, and take it to him in hopes of touching his heart.
I want him to know that there are at leat a few people pulling for him out there. I fear it may be his only hope. That I may be his only hope.
You know how many friends I've lost over the years, Mom.
I'm pretty tired of it.
Dave will be in my prayers. You, too..TC...Your words show how painful this is for you.
I know, honey, I know. Prayers for all who are gone, and most especially prayers for Dave.
Please read the Coopsters posts!!!!
Thanks Laz!!!
May the New Year bring Blessings and hope to all.
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