A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....11-05,06,07-04...T.G.I.F. at the Finest

Billie

[Billie]

A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day

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Bush - Cheney 4 More Years!

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"Getting to Know You"

THIS WEEK'S THREADS


11-01-04 ~ Military Monday
By Billie
Presented by The Mayor

11-02-04 ~ Four More Years!
By Billie

11-03-04 ~ W is for Winner!
By Dutchess, Dansangel

11-04-04 ~ No Gloating, Please!
By JohnHuang2
Presented by Aquamarine

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[The Mayor]

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

We at Carnival Cruise Lines didn't forget that a lot of entertainers had promised to leave the country if George W. Bush were to be re-elected President.

With that in mind, we have a Special Offer for those who still want to keep their promise!

Attention: Would Alec Baldwin, Rosie O'Donnell and her wife, Ed Asner, Janeane Garafalo, Whoopi Goldberg, Al Franken, Michael Moore and his personal groomer, Cher and her vocal therapist, Phil Donahue, Rob Reiner (apparently still a "meathead"), Barbara Streisand, Jane Fonda, Vietnamese Ambassador to the U.S., Pierre Salinger, as well as the entire staffs of the LA and NY Times and anyone else who made that promise, please dispose of all U.S. assets and report to Florida for the sailing of the Funship Cruise, "Elation," which has been commissioned to take you to your new vacation homes in Afghanistan.

You may opt to be dropped off in Somalia or Iraq.

The Florida Supreme Court will sponsor a Farewell Parade in your honor through Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade counties prior to your cruise.

Please pack for an extended stay... at least four more years.

Note: Since you advocate strict gun control, you may not bring any, but then with Jane Fonda along you won't need any.

Staffing your voyage is Bill Clinton as captain, Al Gore as cruise director, Grey Davis, Purser Terry Heinz Kerry hopefully will be kept somewhere below decks away from the media.

Monica Lewinsky as the "Cigar and Cigarette Girl".

Entertainment by the Dixie Chicks and Bruce Springsteen, John Kerry will be our Life Guard in consideration of his past experience in pulling people out of the water (unless he decides at the last minute not to go). He is advocating the elimination of the game "shuffleboard" in favor of his new game he calls "waffle board". Be sure to pack your flip flops as you will need them while playing.

Ted Kennedy will double as Bartender and Director of Emergency Procedures and as a buoy as required.

Rev. Al Sharpton will provide inspirational services, and Ex-Congressman Gary Condit as intern coordinator.

If you have any questions about making arrangements for your homes, friends and loved ones, please direct your comments to Senator Hillary Clinton. Her village, paid for by the United States, can raise your children while you're gone, and she can watch over all your money and your furnishings until you return.

"Bon Voyage!"

Is this a great country or what? It's called freedom of Speech.

4 more years!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GOD BLESS AMERICA

[tuliptree76]

LOL! Good one. :)

[The Mayor]

I thought that was funny.. I cold add some names to that list but, it's a good start..

[Diver Dave]

4 more years!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GOD BLESS AMERICA

He has indeed chosen to bless America. May we in turn honor and praise Him for his goodness and blessings.

The events of the week have caused me to reflect and start to put together my thoughts of how God's hand was indeed present in the election. I'll fwd them on to you when I get done.

[GailA]

Thank you so much. I needed that hug.

[The Mayor]

Looking forward to reading them..

[The Mayor]

(((((((We Love you Gail!)))))))

[luvie]

"It's hard to believe he could look so fresh and pumped up after such a grueling campaign!" He must have been drinking some of this FReeper coffee! And I think he had the feel of the people loving him and wanting so much for him to win--that really can give a person the lift to take him over the finish line. WE, WHO LOVE HIM, ARE THE WIND BENEATH HIS WINGS!!

[luvie]

Man, I wish that was for real!!! All those left-wing low-lifes keep promising to leave but they just keep hanging around trashing up our beautiful AMERICA!

[MeekOneGOP]

Thanks. :^D

[phancypants]

I'd like to be the first to wish that bunch a hearty "bon voyage!"

[The Mayor]

November 6, 2004

The Good Atheist

Read: Luke 10:25-37

You shall love your neighbor as yourself. —Romans 13:9

Bible In One Year: Jeremiah 37-39; Hebrews 3

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When a man learned that an elderly woman could no longer buy her medicine and pay her rent, he came to her rescue. He took her into his home and treated her as if she were his mother. He gave her a bedroom, prepared the food for her meals, bought her medicine, and transported her whenever she needed medical attention. He continued to care for her when she could no longer do much for herself. I was amazed when I learned that this good man was a zealous atheist!

The Jews were shocked by Jesus' parable of the Good Samaritan, because He put him in a positive light. They despised the Samaritans the way I tend to look down on atheists.

A lawyer had tested Jesus by asking how he could inherit eternal life. Jesus asked him what the law said. The man answered that he must love the Lord with all his heart and his neighbor as himself (Luke 10:25-27). He asked Jesus, "Who is my neighbor?" (v.29). In Jesus' story, the Samaritan was the neighbor who showed kindness to the wounded man.

Jesus wanted this parable to challenge His listeners. The stories of the Good Samaritan and the good atheist remind us of this high standard of God's Word: "Love your neighbor as yourself" (Romans 13:9). —Herb Vander Lugt

To love my neighbor as myself
Is not an easy task,
But God will show His love through me
If only I will ask. —Sper

Needy people need our helping hand.

[MEG33]

I love that "edited" picture..
May God be with our armed forces.

[MEG33]

Good morning! Thank you for our devotional.

[dutchess]

Just wanted to let you all know mom passed away at 6:00 a.m. this morning. It turned out she had a heart attack earlier in the week which left so much damage they could never get her blood pressure up to the point where open heart surgery was an option. They had just sedated her in order to insert a ventilater when I arrived last night so I never actually "communicated" with her but I sense she knew I was there. Dad and I were with her all night each holding a hand, rubbing her feet and were there at the moment of passing. Now I ask for prayers for my father. As most of you know he has dementia and she has increasingly become his life line plus they have been married 58 years and she was the healthy active one. He can't stay on his own and we need to explore options including living with us which is fine. What a difference a day makes :o(

[tuliptree76]

Good Morning, Mayor!

[MEG33]

(((((((Dutchess))))))))..I am so very sorry for your loss..May God be with you as you face the days ahead..My mother had dementia and I know this will be a challenge with your dad..May you and all who loved your mother be comforted.God bless and keep you.

[tuliptree76]

I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your mother.
Prayers for you, your father, and your family.

[Temple Owl]

Dearest dutchess, you are in my prayers.

[Gabz]

Dutchess, my thoughts and prayers are with upon the loss of your dear mother. I prayer you will receive the guidance you need in the coming days and weeks.