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A Few Of FR's Finest....Every Day....12-31-03, 01-01,02-04 ~ Happy New Year 2004
dansangel

Posted on 12/31/2003 4:21:51 AM PST by dansangel



        




        


Each year, we look forward to the New Year with expectations of good fortune, good health and a renewed faith in God. It is also a time to reflect on all of the events of the year that is about to pass. Here are just a few of the highlights, good and bad, of the year 2003.





January 2003:

The Progressive Review leaks the news that Wesley Clark is considering a run for the president on the Democratic ticket.

Senator Zell Miller announces retirement

Hillary announces that she will not accept draft into 2004 presidential race.

30th Annual CPAC Conference is held in Arlington, VA.





February 2003:

The space shuttle Columbia disintegrates during landing killing all 7 astronauts on board.

Pro-America Rallies kick off in cities all over the US.

SARS outbreak reported in China.





March 2003:

Operation Iraqi Freedom begins.

Legal format of petition to recall Governor Gray Davis of CA is approved.

Peter Arnett is fired by NBC for treasonous remarks made on Iraqi television.

FOX News reporter Geraldo Rivera is expelled from Iraq for giving away crucial tactical information.





April 2003:

Private Jessica Lynch is rescued.

Columnist Michael Kelly is killed in Iraq.

NBC war correspondent David Bloom dies of a pulmonary embolism in Iraq.

Scott Peterson is arrested in connection with the death of his wife Laci and their unborn son.





May 2003:

President Bush lands aircraft on USS Abraham Lincoln.

The New York Times runs a 7500 word story exposing their own reporter, Jayson Blair, as a liar and a plagiarist.





June 2003:

Hillary Clinton's book "Living Lies" - er, uh "Living History" is released.

Martha Stewart is indicted on 9 counts including obstruction of justice and lying to federal investigators in connection with alleged insider trading.





July 2003:

The 11th US Circuit Court of Appeals affirms order to remove the Ten Commandments from the Alabama Supreme Court building.

CBS announces mini series about Ronald Reagan starring James Brolin.

Kobe Bryant is accused of rape.

Uday and Qusay Hussein are killed in Iraq.





August 2003:

Arnold Schwarzenegger announces candidacy for California governor.

UN headquarters in Iraq is bombed.

Eight-state blackout in the northeast.





September 2003:

The nation observes second anniversary of the 9-11 attacks.

Miguel Estrada withdraws his Federal Appellate Court nomination.





October 2003:

Arnold Schwarzenegger becomes governor of California.

Rush Limbaugh announces resignation from ESPN. Shortly after, he becomes the subject of an illegal drug probe.

Roy Horn of Siegfried and Roy is mauled by a tiger.

Governor Jeb Bush orders that Terri Schiavo's feeding tubes be reinserted.





November 2003:

CBS cancels "The Reagans." Shortly after, it is learned that Showtime purchased the miniseries for later broadcast.

President Bush pays troops a surprise visit in Baghdad for Thanksgiving.





December 2003:

Saddam Hussein is captured.

"The Reagans" is declared a "dud" for Showtime.

The Dow soars over 10,000 points.



    


There are many other noteworthy events that took place during 2003. Please feel free to share them over the next few days as we celebrate the dawn of a New Year here on the Finest.



        


Last, but not least, the most important people to showcase for the year 2003 are all of the members of our military. These brave men and women consistently place their lives on the line to ensure our freedom.

Some made the ultimate sacrifice during 2003. To read their names and pray for their eternal well-being, please use this link to NewsMax:


Roll Call of Honor (NewsMax)




A Finest Prayer for our brave Military:




God Bless Our Military



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Below are names of some of our FReepers' loved ones who are serving our country. If you have someone you would like to add, please address a post to Billie; Dansangel; Dutchess; Mama_Bear; Aquamarine and we will add their name to this list. As we pray for them, we pray also for all our nation's leaders, and military personnel, and their families and friends. May God hold them close to His heart.
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We ask Lord, that You guide the leaders of our great country in their hour of decision. The burden that has been placed on their shoulders is overwhelming. We ask that with Your infinite wisdom You guide them gently to the right decisions.
Please give us the strength, Lord, to get through each difficult and devastating day that faces each of us and our country. Protect and guide our Military that are now being called to duty, strengthen them in their trials and temptations; give them courage to face the perils which beset them; and grant them a sense of your abiding presence wherever they may be; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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OhioWfan.............son
mystery-ak...son, husband
Gogrammy.......grandson
Inspectorette....son
Blessed American...nephew
Slip18..........nephew
anniegetyourgun....nephew
Pippin....niece,nephew,loved one
Doug from Upland....son-in-law
weldgophardline.....brotherinlaw
Future Snake Eater....cousin
WaterDragon..son-in-law,grandson
BeforeISleep........son
The Mayor..........niece
LadyX............grandson
fawn796...........nephew
ValerieUSA.......2 sons
Warrior Nurse...active duty
SK1 Thurman.....active duty
David Osborne....active duty
fc2tomschermuly...active duty
bkwells......active duty
LongCut........active duty
Trish......active duty
StarCMC........brother
TexKat........son and stepson
Atomic Conspiracy....half-brother,
niece, and nephew
Dubya......nephew


Maigrey.......cousin
ladtx.......2 sons
Mama_Bear....2 nephews
gator girl...husband
severa...husband, brother
Hostel........cousin
MozartLover...son, nephew
LBGA......son
SpookBrat...nephew
Himyar.......son
boxerblues...2 sons
the piper......son
sheeza......husband
kemathen7.....husband
Diver Dave...niece, nephew
deadhead......cousin
JimRobinson...2 nephews
Armymarinemom...3 sons
Consort..2 daughters,
son-in-law
Darheel......niece
dixie sass....nephew
BeAllYouCanBe...son
AgThorn.....2 sons
homeschoolmama...nephew
kneezles....son
kimmie7....brother
Tiffee4Bob...boyfriend
Visualops...adopted Marine
ODC-GIRL.....active duty
Donaeus......nephew
thumperusn...active duty








From all of us at the Finest:





A Happy, Healthy and Safe New Year 2004!
God Bless You All









THIS WEEK'S THREADS

12-29-03 Military Monday
12-30-03 Hall Of Fame #6

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

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events; Political Humor/Cartoons
KEYWORDS: 2004; celebrate; freepers; fun; military; newsevents; newyear; patriotic; praisegod; spirituality; surprises; veterans
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To: LadyX
LOL, that's what I told him. Told him it gives me a whole lot more respect for his family linage. I also found out that he is related to General Andrew Lewis who led the Battle of Point Pleasant. Joseph M. married Rebecca Lewis and shortly after that the family turned up in Mason Co. WV (Va at that time). The Lewises were the first settlers in P.P. That is how I figured out how his family got over here from Augusta County, Va.
161 posted on 12/31/2003 3:53:16 PM PST by WVNan
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To: dansangel
((((((New Year Hug)))))
162 posted on 12/31/2003 3:54:01 PM PST by WVNan
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To: MeeknMing; dansangel; ST.LOUIE1; Billie; Aquamarine; dutchess; Mama_Bear; FreeTheHostages; ...

163 posted on 12/31/2003 3:57:18 PM PST by .45MAN (I don't know, What I don't know)
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To: dansangel; Billie; All

164 posted on 12/31/2003 3:58:46 PM PST by SAMWolf (I live in a quiet neighborhood - they use silencers)
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To: ST.LOUIE1

165 posted on 12/31/2003 4:00:04 PM PST by sweetliberty (Better to keep silent and be thought a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt.)
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To: ST.LOUIE1
Hey hey hey. There's our Wolfie! ((((((Wolfie)))))


166 posted on 12/31/2003 4:01:41 PM PST by WVNan
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To: ST.LOUIE1
Your presence is requested.....

Wouldn't miss it for anything! :-)

167 posted on 12/31/2003 4:02:51 PM PST by Mama_Bear (Lori)
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To: All
Have a wonderful New Year!!


168 posted on 12/31/2003 4:04:40 PM PST by ST.LOUIE1
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To: ST.LOUIE1
Thank you for the ***wonderful*** invitation [[[[[{{{{{(((((Louie_Wolfie_Man)))))}}}}}]]]]]

I have already accepted a date with .45MAN, though.

May I have a raincheck? :-)
169 posted on 12/31/2003 4:08:01 PM PST by dansangel (*PROUD to be a knuckle-dragging, toothless, inbred, right-wing, Southern, gun-toting Neanderthal *)
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To: WVNan
((((((New Year Hug)))))

Thank you! I love to *get* them as much as I love to *give* them!

:-)

170 posted on 12/31/2003 4:09:26 PM PST by dansangel (*PROUD to be a knuckle-dragging, toothless, inbred, right-wing, Southern, gun-toting Neanderthal *)
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To: SAMWolf
Thank you Sam!

Our very warmest wishes for a Safe, Happy and Healthy New Year back at the FReeper Foxhole!
171 posted on 12/31/2003 4:10:55 PM PST by dansangel (*PROUD to be a knuckle-dragging, toothless, inbred, right-wing, Southern, gun-toting Neanderthal *)
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To: SAMWolf
HAPPY NEW YEAR, SAM!


172 posted on 12/31/2003 4:11:13 PM PST by WVNan
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To: dansangel
Gotta break for supper. BBL.
173 posted on 12/31/2003 4:11:48 PM PST by WVNan
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To: WVNan
Happy New Year Nan!!

Smack!!!!!
174 posted on 12/31/2003 4:12:42 PM PST by SAMWolf (I live in a quiet neighborhood - they use silencers)
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To: WVNan
I hope to be here when you get back......I'm not sure how late I'll make it - LOL! It's tough when you're used to getting up at 4:30 a.m.
175 posted on 12/31/2003 4:13:14 PM PST by dansangel (*PROUD to be a knuckle-dragging, toothless, inbred, right-wing, Southern, gun-toting Neanderthal *)
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To: .45MAN
Nice job (((((((.45MAN))))))))!!

Care to give me a lesson or two? ;-)
176 posted on 12/31/2003 4:14:28 PM PST by dansangel (*PROUD to be a knuckle-dragging, toothless, inbred, right-wing, Southern, gun-toting Neanderthal *)
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To: dansangel; .45MAN
Thank you for the ***wonderful*** invitation [[[[[{{{{{(((((Louie_Wolfie_Man)))))}}}}}]]]]]

My pleasure. : )

I have already accepted a date with .45MAN, though.
May I have a raincheck? :-)

No! Well.....maybe. Awww....OK. LOL

Have a very happy evening you two. : )

177 posted on 12/31/2003 4:16:46 PM PST by ST.LOUIE1
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To: SierraWasp
Ah, Wasperman, how sad life is so complicated and lived at Warp Speed these days, and we've not engaged in ages in our wurdz exchanges that were such a delight.

My very best to you and yours. May God bless you abundantly all the days of your life, my friend.

Special thoughts of our dear Angelique, who no doubt watches over us still...

{{{{{ Hugs, Wasperman }}}}}

178 posted on 12/31/2003 4:19:17 PM PST by LadyX (((( To God be the praise and the glory! ))))
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To: dansangel; All
Fox News just reported that the Iraqi thugs, suicide bombers, terrorist, etc. has proclaimed Janurary 2nd through the 6th, 2004 to be the days of explosions. Prayers needed for our troops, coalition troops, and the freedom desiring, peace longing Iraqi citizens.
179 posted on 12/31/2003 4:24:17 PM PST by TexKat (Just because you did not see it or read it, that does not mean it did or did not happen.)
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To: ST.LOUIE1
Your most kind invitation is gratefully accepted, woofie toofums...:))
Cannot pass up a Celebration with Da Wolfie....

Clear the airways, please, of F-16's and other interceptors. The Ladies of FR are heading your way!!

180 posted on 12/31/2003 4:27:49 PM PST by LadyX (((( To God be the praise and the glory! ))))
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