Thanksgiving Peace and Pictures

AP | 11/23/2004 | Chris Davis

[writer33]

As I begin to write my Thanksgiving piece, it occurred to me how much I hadn’t taken time to be thankful for so many things. So I sat down and wrote a list of everything I could think of. It became apparent that I wasn’t about to use all of this in a Thanksgiving piece. I quickly scratched things out until I got to the things I cared about the most. I pay homage to almighty God for these things that I’m truly thankful for:

1.My lovely, courageous, dedicated wife, Karol: With her support and inspiration, I can achieve anything I want. She is a miraculous, loving woman whom I’ll cherish for the remainder of my life. Without her, I would be lost and lonely.

2.My family: For their loving support and admiration over the years. For giving me my identity, and raising me in Texas, the greatest state in the Union, bar none. My thoughts and prayers go with them this Thanksgiving.

3.Being a conservative: If not for Rush Limbaugh, I would probably still be wallowing in the liberal mire, complaining about how Bush is still illegitimate, and how Halliburton is wrecking America. I am forever grateful for transitioning to open arms on the right.

4.Rush Limbaugh: He has galvanized the conservative movement, founded the new media, and is wrecking the grasp of socialism in America. He has succeeded in transforming talk radio throughout the country with his dedication and love of conservatism. Rush Limbaugh is indeed “The Passion.”

5.Sean Hannity: For his dedication to conservatism, his tireless campaigning for President Bush, and his devotion to his wife, his children, and God. For never forgetting where he comes from. Long Island, NY. May he have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

6.Ann Coulter: For her wit, class, intelligence, and merciless articles in helping to defeat liberalism. She is a strong conservative woman and outstanding example for the female gender.

7.Chron Watch, Men’s News Daily, MichNews, National Review, and other conservative outlets for advancing the conservative agenda in America and aiding the new media. Without their help, we would still be stuck with liberal print journalism. For giving me an opportunity to expose my writing to a wide audience, otherwise inaccessible to conservative writers.

8.Free Republic: Without this forum, I may have never got off the ground. It is a special forum with special people that I consider an extended family. I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving, and for them I am truly thankful. Free Republic has some of the finest minds I’ll ever know. Thank you, Jim Robinson. You’re an amazing man.

9.These people: Blackbart.223;HitmanNY;bitt;StellarDendrite;Glenn;Lokibob;kellynla;jobim;VRWConspirator;E.G.C.;OldFriend;OldPossum;ClintonBeGone;Ghengis;b4its2late;Helms;erasmus;FormerMilitaryChick;buffyt;anamusedspectator;evets;blackie;hellinahandcart;conservatism_is_compassion;lormand;Humidston;MJM59;gesully;TigersEye;Cubs Fan;LibertyValance;Jim;JimRobinson;bvw;bluerose;nutmeg;eleni121;Gritty;HeadOn;KSFlyover;Budge;FormerACLUMember;blackbart1;Brothers4thID;cwb;wtc911;JoJoGunn;Blood of Tyrants;PaulusInvictus;Gmason;lawnguy;McGruff;lonevoice;Brasil;Lilpumper;Faith;hershey;Mark;Captiva;Vets_Husband_and_Wife;cricket;Hot Tabasco;facedown;Montana Beth;Texas Cajun;veronica;demkicker;Bush2004;Cold Heat;rightwayright;Mustang;Helen;WinOne4TheGipper;Patriotic Bostonian;Nanodik;Not now, not ever;Jorge;drstevej;razorback-bert;jamaly;abigail 2;lady in red;Big Sky Freeper;LoveBushLongTime;dittomom;sweetliberty;John Lenin;xJones;Gabz;lilylangtree;cyborg;jwalsh07;jmstein7;MEG33;txradioguy;MeekOneGOP;Quix;hole-n-one;JohnHuang2;mhking;Bob Wade;Mrs Zip;NYC Gop Chick;Roamin 53;El Conservador;jveritas;My Favorite Headache;Tony Ro 76;onyx;onyx eyes;billorites;Peach;Arpege92;Spotted Beaver;Extremely Extreme Extremist;CSM;Navy Seal F-16;brewcrew;getmeouttaPalmBeachCounty_FL;Lancey Howard;Tribune 7;BlueNGold;Appy Pappy;pgkdan;Mad Dawgg;Brad Cloven;dutchess;Flip Wilson;Aliska;demlosers;Republican Red;Johnny-Cipher;Coven Buster;alancarp;jla;netmilsmom;ru4liberty;The Victor;Free Atlanta;blam;CedarDave;nsmart;MamaLucci;Enterprise;MudboySlim;King Black Robe;Ragtime Cowgirl;Petronski;Prodigal Son;yonif;Striper Sniper;tongue-tied;all-mighty-dollar;moody skeptic;Aunt B;rintense;Eggs Ackley;Republic;Right Wing Mama;4everontheRight;Mile Hi;Congressman Billybob;sneakers;old glory;proudAmerican inCanada;sheikdetailfeather;Not Just Another Pretty Face;Pukin Dog;Minute Gal;Southack;Cagey;Bush_Democrat;Low Oil;BallparkBoys;Cyber Cowboy 777;tapatio;Moonmad27;Pegita;spacewarp;Byron_the_Aussie;TankerKC;GOPSoccerMom;sinkspur;Libloather;futureceo31;Grig;Delta21;Pgalt;Sierra Wasp;Brett66;Lady Eileen;Stopislamnow;perfectstranger;Blue Highway;ErnBatavia;Lexinom;Sand Rat;Pete’s Wife;Reagan Man;Reaganghost;Lady Composer;fc2tomschermuly;bkwells;Trish;TexKat;ODC-GIRL;cookcounty;Donaeus;thumperusn;notwithstanding;cjk;WVNan;Alouette;RepubMommy;piper;ladtx;LBGA;SpookBrat;Dave;Be All You Can Be;Aquamarine;Bob;hoosiermama;Conservative Man 55;My life;NY Texan;William of Carmichael;DollyCali;StarCMC;MoJo2001;geedee;4ConservativeJustices;Casloy;dixiechick2000;KittyMittens;Lady Jag;international american;kingattax;rdb3;BellStar;KathyInAlaska;StarCMC; PatriotGirl827;CHARLITE;The Right Stuff;bentfeather;tomkow6;No longer free state;JudithAnne;Mark;Rocko;annyokie;Sandy In Seattle;AnAmericanMother;DivaBetsyRoss;riri;Texaggie79.

They are amazing people that could’ve fired me at anytime but didn’t. I thank them from the bottom of my heart for being inspirational Americans. For being great Americans, supporting our troops, and being some of the kindest people I’ve ever known.

10.President George W. Bush: Since his reelection, air travel has reached some of the highest levels ever since before September 11th. I thank him for protecting, preserving, and defending the U.S. Constitution and the American people. May he have a wonderful Thanksgiving with his family.

11.The men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces: The U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard have performed an admirable, honorable, and courageous effort in making this country safer. I salute their efforts and wish each and every one of them a Happy Thanksgiving and a safe return home.

I’ve pasted pictures below in support of those fine Americans. Thank you for your service to your country. I am truly thankful for you. My prayers go out to you on Thanksgiving.

As you view these pictures, what are you truly thankful for?

U.S. Army soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 24 Infantry Regiment move through the old city section while searching for insurgents in Mosul, Iraq, Monday, Nov. 22, 2004. U.S. and Iraqi forces in Mosul have been working put down an uprising launched by guerrillas who seized police stations and other sites. (AP Photo/Jim MacMillan)

U.S. Army soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 24 Infantry Regiment search for insurgents in Mosul, Iraq, Monday, Nov. 22, 2004. U.S. and Iraqi forces in Mosul have been working put down an uprising launched by guerrillas who seized police stations and other sites. (AP Photo/Jim MacMillan)

U.S. Army soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 24 Infantry Regiment search for insurgents in Mosul, Iraq, Monday, Nov. 22, 2004. U.S. and Iraqi forces in Mosul have been working to put down an uprising launched by guerrillas who seized police stations and other sites. (AP Photo/Jim MacMillan)

A happy face smiles back from the scope of a U.S. Army sniper's rifle, during a mission searching for insurgents in Mosul, Iraq, Monday, Nov. 22, 2004. U.S. and Iraqi forces in Mosul have been working put down an uprising launched by guerrillas who seized police stations and other sites. (AP Photo/Jim MacMillan)

An Iraqi passes a U.S. Army soldier from the 1st Battalion, 24 Infantry Regiment during a mission searching for insurgents in Mosul, Iraq, Monday, Nov. 22, 2004. U.S. and Iraqi forces in Mosul have been working put down an uprising launched by guerrillas who seized police stations and other sites. (AP Photo/Jim MacMillan)

Iraqi families look back at a U.S. Army soldier from the 1st Battalion, 24 Infantry Regiment during a mission searching for insurgents in Mosul, Iraq, Monday, Nov. 22, 2004. U.S. and Iraqi forces in Mosul have been working put down an uprising launched by guerrillas who seized police stations and other sites. (AP Photo/Jim MacMillan)

A US tank burns on the back of a transport truck after it came under attack on a highway in Baghdad Monday, Nov. 22 2004. (AP Photo/Hadi Mizban)

A US tank burns on the back of a transport truck after it came under attack on highway in Baghdad Monday, Nov. 22 2004. (AP Photo/Hadi Mizban)

An Iraqi woman registers for upcoming national elections in southern Iraqi town of Basra, Monday Nov. 22, 2004. Iraqi authorities set Jan. 30, 2005, as the date for the nation's first election since the collapse of Saddam Hussein's dictatorship. (AP Photo/Nabil Al-Jurani)

Iraqi policeman displays a rocket launcher and historical artifacts found when police in Basra, Iraq, arrested a group of Iranian smugglers, who are shown bound and blindfolded in the background, Monday Nov. 22, 2004. (AP Photo/Nabil Al-Jurani)

A U.S. Army soldier uncovers the bodies of two men, one confirmed to be an Iraqi Army soldier, after they were found murdered in Mosul, Iraq Sunday, Nov. 21, 2004, one day after the discovery of nine more murdered Iraqi soldiers nearby. U.S. and Iraqi forces in Mosul have been working to put down an uprising launched by guerrillas who seized police stations and other sites. (AP Photo/Jim MacMillan)

A U.S. Army soldier photographs damage to an Iraqi Police station damaged in a recent insurgent attack in Mosul, Iraq Sunday, Nov. 21, 2004. U.S. and Iraqi forces in Mosul have been working to put down an uprising launched by guerrillas who seized police stations and other sites. The uprising was part of a wave of violence across the country coinciding with the U.S. offensive against the insurgent stronghold of Fallujah. (AP Photo/Jim MacMillan)

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Bartel, of Dallas, Ore., from the 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry, watches from his Stryker combat vehicle as troops search an alley for insurgents in Mosul, Iraq Sunday, Nov. 21, 2004. U.S. and Iraqi forces in Mosul have been working to put down an uprising launched by guerrillas who seized police stations and other sites. The uprising was part of a wave of violence across the country coinciding with the U.S. offensive against the insurgent stronghold of Fallujah. (AP Photo/Jim MacMillan)

A U.S. Army soldier looks over damage to an Iraqi Police station damaged by a recent insurgent attack in Mosul, Iraq Sunday, Nov. 21, 2004. U.S. and Iraqi forces in Mosul have been working to put down an uprising launched by guerrillas who seized police stations and other sites. The uprising was part of a wave of violence across the country coinciding with the U.S. offensive against the insurgent stronghold of Fallujah. (AP Photo/Jim MacMillan)

God be with all of them,

Chris Davis

[writer33]

Same to you, Tonk.

[rep-always]

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. Great list. Mirrors mine. Happy Thanksgiving to all. God bless you.

[Soaring Feather]

Thank You Writer!

[MontanaBeth]

Happy Thanksgiving, writer. G-d bless our troops in harm's way this Thanksgiving and everyday until they come safely home.

Happy Thanksgiving to all!

Beth

[kellynla]

And a Happy Thanksgiving to you, sir.

Semper Fi,
Kelly

PS I hope you all will remember my fellow Marines tomorrow.
Both those alive and those who have paid the ultimate price for freedom.

Freedom is not free.
And we should all be thankful to God.

[nutmeg]

Happy Thanksgiving, FRiend!

[oldglory]

A GREAT post----Keep 'em coming!---

Great to have you on the RIGHT side!!!

Happy "Turkey Day" to you all!

[blackie]

Thanks Chris, we did. Barb and I watched a couple of movies on DVD's. :)

[blackie]

Happy Thanksgiving to you, too ~ International American!

[proud American in Canada]

Thank you, Chris, for the ping and for an amazing post. Once again, you've expressed the feelings of so many of us.

And yes, may God be with our brave troops this Thanksgiving.

[WVNan]

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ONE OF MY FAVORITE WRITERS (JohnHaung being the other one). May you enjoy the day with your family. God bless.

[onyx eyes]

These are wonderful pictures. In them, we can see the excellent uniforms and some of the latest in the gear and protective clothing our brave soldiers wear.

I am thankful for my wonderful loving family, all of you on this forum, and very thankful to our wonderful people fighting all over the world for democracy and freedom.

[writer33]

Thank you.

[writer33]

Thank you.

[writer33]

Thank you, Beth.

[writer33]

Semper Fi, Kelly, and thank you.

[writer33]

Thank you, FRiend

[writer33]

Thank you.

[writer33]

Thank you, PAIC.

[writer33]

Thank you, WVNan.