Nice story, Fred. You sure know how to pick 'em. Now go back to sleep.
Wonderful thread, Dutchess. Thanks for the ping. :)
It's about time something good happenes to cats! :O)
PFC Hammer is a beautiful cat!
RESUME OF JOHN F. KERRY
RESIDENCE:
5 mansions, including Washington DC, worth multi-millions
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
LAW ENFORCEMENT
I voted to cut every law enforcement, CIA and defense bill in my career as a US Senator. I ordered Boston to remove a fire hydrant in front of my mansion, thereby endangering my neighbors in the event of fire.
MILITARY
I used three minor injuries to get an early discharge from the military and service in Vietnam. I then returned to the US, joined Jane Fonda in protesting the war, and insulted returning Vietnam vets, claiming they committed atrocities and were baby killers. I threw my medals, ribbons, or something away in protest. Or did I? My book "Vietnam Veterans Against the War: The New Soldier" shows how I truly feel about the military.
COLLEGE:
I graduated from Yale University with a low C average. Unlike my counterpart George Bush, I have no higher education and did not get admitted to Harvard nor graduate with an M.B.A
PAST WORK EXPERIENCE:
I ran for U.S. Congress and have been there ever since. I have no real world experience except marrying rich women and running HJ Heinz vicariously through my wife Teresa.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS US Senator
I set the record for the most liberal voting record, exceeding even Ted Kennedy and Hillary Clinton. I have consistently failed to support our military and CIA by voting against budgets, thus gutting our country's ability to defend itself. Although I voted for the Iraq War, now I am against it and refuse to admit that I voted for it. I voted for every liberal piece of legislation. I have no plan to help this country but I intend to raise taxes significantly if I am elected. My wealth so far exceeds that of my counterpart, George Bush, that he will never catch up. I make no or little charitable contributions and have never agreed to pay any voluntary excess taxes in MA, despite family wealth in excess of $ 700 million.
Although I claim to be in favor of alternative energy sources, Ted Kennedy and I oppose windmills off Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard as It might spoil our view of the ocean as we cruise on our yachts.
RECORDS AND REFERENCES:
None.
PERSONAL
I ride a Serotta Bike, and nap frequently. My Gulf stream V Jet I call "The Flying Squirrel" I call my $ 850,000 42 foot Hinckley twin diesel yacht the "Scaramouch", because nobody ever made spandex work like Freddie Mercury. Yeah!
I am fascinated by rap and hip-hop and you had better listen to it as It reflects our real culture.
I own several SUVs including one parked at my Nantucket summer mansion, though I am against large polluting inefficient vehicles and blame George Bush for the energy problems.
I got this from the Federalist Society today
I've been out of town today and was in a different town yesterday so it's nice to be home and back at FreeRepublic. Need to get to work on John's essay which is another winner.
Good story--almost al good as I could do--IF lonestar would get on the computer.
I've had to spend my day getting things organized and making up new dances. I want to be prepared for Uncle W's next 4 years in the WH.
I have a letter from Aunt Laura about Schnitzel reading "Millie's Book."
One of these days I might slow down to write a book. If I want to.
I know so much about so many things it will be hard to pick a topic.
I could write a book about purple gorillas!
I loved seeing you again, Giz. Fred--you're a cat!
Weinie
040625-N-1357M-031 Ancon Marine Base, Peru (June 25, 2004) Several U.S. Marines conduct fast rope training during the amphibious phase of UNITAS 45-04. Eleven partner nations including those from the United States and Latin America came together for opening ceremonies. The combined effort focusing on peacekeeping and humanitarian assistance operations is one of the largest multilateral exercises in the Southern Hemisphere. UNITAS is designed to increase interoperability in traditional amphibious warfare areas. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Ligia Cohen (RELEASED)
040629-N-6811L-035 Naval Station Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (June 29, 2004) - Commander, Canadian Fleet Pacific, Commodore Roger Girouard, responds to media queries during a video teleconference discussing Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) and Summer Pulse 2004 exercises. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise includes seven participating nations; Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States. RIMPAC is intended to enhance the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea, while enhancing stability in the Pacific Rim region. U. S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class David A. Levy (RELEASED) For more information go to: http://www.cpf.navy.mil/RIMPAC2004/
030415-N-4142G-106 Arabian Gulf (Apr. 15, 2003) - An F-14D Tomcat assigned to the Bounty Hunters of Fighter Squadron Two (VF-2) makes a hard landing after returning from a mission in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Operation Iraqi Freedom is the multinational coalition effort to liberate the Iraqi people, eliminate weapons of mass destruction and end the regime of Saddam Hussein. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Felix Garza Jr. (RELEASED)
040628-N-6213R-149 Pacific Ocean (June 28, 2004) - An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Fist of the Fleet" of Strike Fighter Squadron Two Five (VFA-25) lands on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis and Carrier Air Wing Fourteen (CVW-14) are taking part in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2004, during her scheduled deployment supporting the Navy's new fleet response plan (FRP) Summer Pulse 2004. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise includes seven participating nations; Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States. RIMPAC is intended to enhance the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea, while enhancing stability in the Pacific Rim region. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Mark J. Rebilas (RELEASED) For more information go to: http://www.cpf.navy.mil/RIMPAC2004/