[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Some people assume that the world IS the keyboard.

For some, it really is, due to health problems.

Some people assume that the other person they are posting to
has never experienced the real world.

Some others may assume that if it didn't happen on FR it never happened.

Some might assume that the other person
never actually did anything before FR.

Me?

Well I had my share of life with all the twists and turns.

BUT as time marches on I find myself passionate on certain topics.

And passionate on what I now do in the real world.

The only thing that I'd like to see change on
FR is more support for the military.

How many times do we see a Michael Jackson trial thread,
or a Scott Peterson thread get 100's of posts from the get go.

But a thread about a military person getting an award, dying, or being injured the thread will be lucky if it breaks 200 posts.

And try starting a thread on a military budget
and no one, but a handful, will come.

Now I am NOT saying that FReepers don't support the military.

There are numerous military threads each day.

I'm just saying that I think, in my humble opinion, should be more emphasis on the military rather than the trial of the century type threads.

Remember, it's the Soldier who guarantees us the right to vote, not the politicians in DC.

[Mustng959]

Agreed, Tonk. Prayer requests, support for our military and all the good and noble things that they accomplish, and threads to alert how our Constitution is being eroded by political correctness should be paramount.
I know I posted a tribute to a hero KIA once and got 6 replies. Our military and the dedication of these men and women 1/2 my age who are taking the fight to the enemy and WINNING, is a testament to the resolve of these fighting forces to make the land between "sea from shining sea" a place where we can feel safe once more from foreign terrorists that wish to see our children and grandchildren cower in fear. Like in a thread I was reading yesterday about Fallujah, the enemy is tasting fear...and its their own.
God Bless our Military!

[E.G.C.]

BTT!!!!!!!

[Diva Betsy Ross]

Thanks for the ping tonk, and Bob J you are right. If we could see as much energy as some people use to mock people here go into a march, or a support our troops rally I would be pleased. For anyone interested in getting involved in more than name calling and pouting:

GO HERE TO REALLY PISS OFF A LIBERAL

Well, that is what I am trying to do here anyway. I didn't realize that I would get so much hatred for that from Freepers, but so be it.

Now- if we can just get back to the work at hand.

[Former Military Chick]

ping

Tonk makes an excellent observation.


http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1375930/posts?page=186#186

[Gunrunner2]

Well stated.

[Alamo-Girl]

The only thing that I'd like to see change on FR is more support for the military.

Truly I believe the support is there and has always been there but people are generally shy about discussing such things because (a) they hold the military in too high an esteem to say any more than yeah for all of them, (b) the acronymns, mneumonics and jargon is difficult to understand, and (c) there's no opposing view to contend with. Let an anti-military troll wander in here though and there would be fireworks.

Just my two cents...

[redrock]

"Remember, it's the Soldier who guarantees us the right to vote, not the politicians in DC.

Amen!!!

redrock

[windchime]

Bump!

[Texas Deb]

Oops, meant to go to Tonk.

Thanks,Tonk, well said. Mind is not fully engaged yet.

[teenyelliott]

I'm just saying that I think, in my humble opinion, should be more emphasis on the military rather than the trial of the century type threads.

If only that would happen. I agree with you 100%. Let me know what I can do to help.

[MeekOneGOP]

The left is counting on us tearing ourselves apart from within for that is the very philosophy upon which their strategy is based…foment division and hatred then attack at the breach. It has worked well for them in the past and they count on it working again for them now and in the future.

Excellent posts, folks. Thanks for the post and ping. :)

[ContraryMary]

I'm just saying that I think, in my humble opinion, should be more emphasis on the military rather than the trial of the century type threads.

Remember, it's the Soldier who guarantees us the right to vote, not the politicians in DC.

You're right, of course.

[teenyelliott]

Do you know anything about Ollie North's Freedom Alliance?

[Lady Jag]

[Coldwater Creek]

We are a military family! My Husband flew escort for Gary Powers and the U2. One of our boys is an officer, just off of the Enterprise yesterday, on his way to Pensacola for the next three years.

We live near Millington, Tenn. and I never fail to tell every sailor in WalMart how I appreciate them. Sometimes they look at me like I am crazy, but I do it anyways. Then you have those that are overwhelmed that someone cares.

I agree that we can not thank the military enough!!!!!!!!

[blackie]

Let’s keep out eye on the ball ~ Bump!

Be Ever Vigilant!

[EdReform]

Bump!

[TexKat]

Bump!!!

[JLO]

Bump-aROONIE!

[BykrBayb]

Well said indeed.