Alouette, for her patience and confidence in me. Few understand what it means to risk and sacrifice for something you believe in. She's the real deal. What an educator in my life.
My cohorts and partners Yonif and SJackson, for the consistent and productive contribution of content to the Free Republic Institute of Advanced Conservative Middle East Studies. They are FAITHFUL! Yehuda too!
American in Israel, because he's "over there," in country and on the ground, and knows what's happening in real time.
Slings and Arrows for that razor wit and outrageous comedy that strikes a desperate balance in the midst of all the intermittent tragedy we contend with!
Simcha7 for her fight and passion, TrueBeliever9 for her ministry of helps and bits and pieces of priceless information that find their way to my mailbox.
Mr. Atos for his articulate and literary skill in demolition of the ideas of the warped radical Left!
Joesnuffy for his cool head and calming influence on the "Passion" threads.
Dennisw 'cause he's reeeeeeeal smart in Middle East affairs. Judicial meanz 'cause he's always in The Arena right when you need him, along with Cardinal14.
Diogenesis for his "Gotta See This" threads!
Shanscom just because, well ... thanks! 
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Jim Robinson and JustAmy and everybody else at FR HQ because command is a tough tour of duty, yet they prevail! Plus anybody who ever wanted on my list because in the midst of these culture wars, the fighting in The Arena of the War of Ideas, it makes this American feel halfway productive.
There are other FReepers; the hardcore regulars that know they are the core constituency at Free Republic—many listed more than once on this thread.
But today, where we are in American history, my buddy Happy2BMe, because if Providence had willed it, we'd both be in the same foxhole in Falluja knee deep in spent brass fighting the same war on tyranny and oppression our Patriot armed forces is fighting on all our behalf, even today! God bless and watch over them and may they continue to serve with valor and cunning! And President Bush for finally turning them loose!
