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Freeper Canteen: Welcome Home and Thank you Vietnam Vets! 05 Nov. 2004
The Canteen All Stars

Posted on 11/04/2004 7:58:17 PM PST by Diva Betsy Ross

For the freedom you enjoyed yesterday... Thank the Veterans who served in The United States Armed Forces

Looking forward to tomorrow's freedom? Support The United States Armed Forces Today!

CAMP RUN-A-MUCK

So much has been said and written about our Vietnam Veterans and our military men and women over the past few days. The message out there is loud and clear: Americans support our troops! In my opinion the election we won this week for George Bush is indeed a message to our troops; that we trust you, and to our Vietnam Veterans; that we love you and want to make things right again. And to both groups; We do believe in you as much as you believe in us. Still I feel as though there is one thing missing- a proper THANK YOU for all your sacrifices.

I have heard many stories in the past few days that active duty troops would like to see their brothers and sisters from Vietnam finally get the respect which has always been due them.

With that in mind,this thread is dedicated to our troops, both home and away , for our Vietnam vets and for all of their loved ones.

Most of us are sorry it took so long to get our message to you- please know many of us have held this message in our hearts for a very long time:

THANK YOU AND WELCOME HOME!

FEILD TRIP HERE!

Those Americans who went to Vietnam fought for freedom, a truly noble cause. You and your comrades-in-arms who faced danger and death in Vietnam fought as well as any Americans in our nation's history.

Vietnam was not so much a war as it was one long battle in an ongoing war -the war in defense of freedom, which is still under assault. This battle was lost not by those brave American and South Vietnamese troops who were waging it but by political misjudgments and strategic failure at the highest levels of government.

The tragedy- indeed, the immorality-of those years was that for the first time in our history our country and its government failed to match the heroic sacrifice of our men in the field.

This must never happen again.

~Ronald Reagan~

To all those who have worn the uniform of the United States of America I say to you: You are America.



TOPICS: Miscellaneous; Political Humor/Cartoons
KEYWORDS: supportourtroops; thankyou; veterans; vietnamveterans; vietnamvets; welcomehome
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To: cyn
Very cute cyn! Great to see you tonight!
21 posted on 11/04/2004 8:31:48 PM PST by Diva Betsy Ross (God bless the Swift Boat Vets!)
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To: cyborg

Hello?!?! Whatchu' doin?


22 posted on 11/04/2004 8:32:47 PM PST by Diva Betsy Ross (God bless the Swift Boat Vets!)
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To: MoJo2001; All


Run-a-muk, Snowball, Mojo, Morgan, Sarge, Momma cat

23 posted on 11/04/2004 8:33:20 PM PST by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Have you said Thank You to a service man or woman today?)
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To: Diva Betsy Ross

Setting someone straight about horny goat weed :-)


24 posted on 11/04/2004 8:35:10 PM PST by cyborg
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To: cyborg

should I ask?


25 posted on 11/04/2004 8:35:44 PM PST by Diva Betsy Ross (God bless the Swift Boat Vets!)
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To: Diva Betsy Ross

LOL!!!


26 posted on 11/04/2004 8:36:04 PM PST by cyborg
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To: All

November 5, 2004

Marching Off The Map

Read: Genesis 12:1-4

Get out of your country, from your family and from your father's house, to a land that I will show you. —Genesis 12:1

Bible In One Year: Jeremiah 34-36; Hebrews 2


Life is what happens to us while we are making other plans. Our lives are subject to detours and corrections that we never expected or imagined.

Abraham and Sarah could testify to that. They were planning for retirement when life "happened" to them. God adjusted their agenda. He told Abraham, "Get out of your country, from your family and from your father's house, to a land that I will show you" (Genesis 12:1). So this old couple packed up the tent and headed out to only God knew where.

When Alexander the Great had completed his conquest of Persia, he headed east. Author Halford Luccock said the general "marched off his maps."

That happened to Sarah and Abraham. God gave them marching orders without a map. They needed only enough faith to begin the journey, and they headed out to unknown territories and unimagined adventures. God never told them He would turn them "every which way but loose" before fulfilling His promise of a son who would become a great nation.

Make your plans. But write them on paper, not in concrete. God and life have a way of intruding and leading you on a journey that you might not have anticipated in your wildest dreams. —Haddon Robinson

Many things about tomorrow
I don't seem to understand;
But I know who holds tomorrow
And I know who holds my hand. —Stanphill
© 1950 Singspiration Music, Inc.

A man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps. —Proverbs 16:9

27 posted on 11/04/2004 8:37:32 PM PST by The Mayor (The fires of life will not destroy you if you're watered by the River of Life.)
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To: The Mayor
Hi Mayor! Thanks for leading us in all the prayers. I have a good feeling that the swifties felt our prayers- and I hope the troops feel them too!

God bless you Mayor.

28 posted on 11/04/2004 8:39:24 PM PST by Diva Betsy Ross (God bless the Swift Boat Vets!)
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To: Diva Betsy Ross

I am not phone card smart :)

I put in Iraq - and they showed cards that have the call from the US to Iraq. I was wanting to purchase card/cards to send to the troops so they could call home for the holidays - Isn't there a place or site where someone can go and they take donations and use it to purchase cards for the troops -

wondering - and thanks -


29 posted on 11/04/2004 8:42:16 PM PST by Pastnowfuturealpha
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To: Diva Betsy Ross

Hi, Diva -- isn't it? It's from potlatch. I hope the picture does a better job since words are failing me.


30 posted on 11/04/2004 8:43:25 PM PST by cyn (Dem Slogan: more hate in '08?)
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub

Viking kitty compound?


31 posted on 11/04/2004 8:44:15 PM PST by cyn (Dem Slogan: more hate in '08?)
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To: Lady Jag
HEY LADY J!! Got any new groovy graphics?
32 posted on 11/04/2004 8:44:16 PM PST by Diva Betsy Ross (God bless the Swift Boat Vets!)
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To: Jet Jaguar

They will never be forgotten Jet J.


33 posted on 11/04/2004 8:44:52 PM PST by Diva Betsy Ross (God bless the Swift Boat Vets!)
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To: cyn
Any words will do Cyn- graphics are good too!
34 posted on 11/04/2004 8:46:12 PM PST by Diva Betsy Ross (God bless the Swift Boat Vets!)
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To: cyborg; Diva Betsy Ross


Mr Goat

35 posted on 11/04/2004 8:46:14 PM PST by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (I just pay the rent. The cats, dog and goat let me live here.)
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To: Pastnowfuturealpha; Kathy in Alaska
I am putting you in touch with MA( Kathy in Alaska).. she is a very good resource for all things that have to do with sending the love to the troops in small boxes! Ma- can you help our friend here with some info on Gift phone cards for the troops! Thanks and HUGS!
36 posted on 11/04/2004 8:47:52 PM PST by Diva Betsy Ross (God bless the Swift Boat Vets!)
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To: cyn

Thanks cyn. I sent you some 'special' things in FReepmail!


37 posted on 11/04/2004 8:47:52 PM PST by potlatch (Sometimes I think I understand everything, then I regain consciousness.)
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To: cyn

"Viking kitty compound?"

See my tagline! LOL


38 posted on 11/04/2004 8:48:08 PM PST by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (I just pay the rent. The cats, dog and goat let me live here.)
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; cyborg

MR. Goat.. he is eating grass.. he is very silly!


39 posted on 11/04/2004 8:48:54 PM PST by Diva Betsy Ross (God bless the Swift Boat Vets!)
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To: potlatch

Hi Potlatch! Welcome to the Canteen! DO you have any more groovy graphics you would like to share?


40 posted on 11/04/2004 8:50:09 PM PST by Diva Betsy Ross (God bless the Swift Boat Vets!)
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