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Freeper Budge has Passed - RIP
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| February 3, 2011
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Posted on 02/03/2011 5:11:05 PM PST by TheBattman
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For those, particularly of the old Arkansas Freepers - this comes as a shock. Budge has always been an incredible encouragement for those around him. From his incredible activism on behalf of Conservative values, his inspiring life as a double amputee, or his dogmatic approach to the importance of the US Constitution, Budge was a character to remember.
I first met Budge when I was a youngster growing up in PIne Bluff, Arkansas when I joined the Pine Bluff Commodore Computer Club. I will admit that at the time - he intimidated me. I was a teen, and he was this "monster with two hooks for hands"... Little did I know or even have the ability to grasp at the time - Budge was no monster.
I became reaquainted with Budge through FreeRepublic, long after I had moved away, gone to college, and began teaching. Budge was likely one of the most reliable and active members of the Arkansas "chapter". We could count on him to be at meeting, and to be very vocal in our "freeps" - particularly of old Bill Clintoon. Budge also helped fuel my taste for sushi and sashimi (though me and food don't need a lot of encouragement to get together!).
I hadn't heard much from him in quite some time, and I contacted another of our old friends and fellow freeper "Travelgirl". She forwarded me his newest email address, and we had just begun to correspond again in the last couple of weeks. In fact, the last forwarded email he sent was only about 3 days ago... so getting the message that he had just passed (February 1) blew my mind.
As far as I know, Budge remained a registered Democrat - not because he had any sympathy for their platform, but as a disruptor and trouble-maker for them in primary elections.
I know that JimRob knows Budge quite well, as they have met several times, including trips to DC.
I encourage those who remember Budge to post on this thread your memories and hopefully some pictures (especially those AR Freeper meetings and freeps).
To: TheBattman; Budge
Budge was the best! Rest in Peace FRiend!
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posted on
02/03/2011 5:12:06 PM PST
by
DCBryan1
(FORGET the lawyers...first kill the "journalists". (Die Ritter der Kokosnuss))
To: TheBattman
May he RIP. Prayers for his family.
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posted on
02/03/2011 5:14:27 PM PST
by
freekitty
(Give me back my conservative vote; then find me a real conservative to vote for)
To: TheBattman
Rest in Peace, Budge. Prayers for your family.
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posted on
02/03/2011 5:16:41 PM PST
by
FrdmLvr
(Death to tyrants)
To: Jim Robinson; StarCMC; Kathy in Alaska; Bethbg79; EsmeraldaA; MoJo2001; Brad's Gramma; ...
Another FReeper has passed
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posted on
02/03/2011 5:17:26 PM PST
by
SandRat
(Duty, Honor, Country! What else needs said?)
To: TheBattman
Budge will be missed.
Prayer bump
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posted on
02/03/2011 5:18:21 PM PST
by
Tribune7
(The Democrat Party is not a political organization but a religious cult.)
To: TheBattman; 1 Olgoat; 103198; 10Ring; 11Bush; 1stbn27; 2ndhandrose; 2SterlingConservatives; ...
One more DC Chapter ping for Budge.
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posted on
02/03/2011 5:18:56 PM PST
by
BufordP
("Drink me if you can't take a joke." -- Kool-aid)
To: Budge
Rest in peace, guy. May the Lord hold you in the palm of His hand.
5.56mm
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posted on
02/03/2011 5:20:15 PM PST
by
M Kehoe
To: TheBattman
Prayers for the family...and encouragement that they know that, in Heaven, he is made whole and will walk to Jesus and the light and be embraced by everlasting love.
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posted on
02/03/2011 5:20:37 PM PST
by
Winstons Julia
(when liberals rant, it's called free speech; when conservatives rant, it is hate speech.)
To: TheBattman
R.I.P. Budge!
"...I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth
and touched the face of God".
To: DCBryan1
Condolences and prayers to the family.
To: TheBattman
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posted on
02/03/2011 5:30:02 PM PST
by
Padams
To: BufordP
Prayers up for his family and close friends. May he rest in peace.
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posted on
02/03/2011 5:50:26 PM PST
by
seekthetruth
(There is nothing hidden, except to be disclosed; nor is anything secret, except to come to light.Mar)
To: TheBattman
To: TheBattman
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posted on
02/03/2011 5:50:42 PM PST
by
unkus
To: DCBryan1
prayers lifted
One day every tear will be wiped awa7
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posted on
02/03/2011 6:04:04 PM PST
by
TASMANIANRED
(Liberals are educated above their level of intelligence.. Thanks Sr. Angelica)
To: Budge
May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
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posted on
02/03/2011 6:05:24 PM PST
by
Salvation
("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
To: Budge; nickcarraway; NYer; ELS; Pyro7480; livius; ArrogantBustard; Catholicguy; RobbyS; ...
Catholic Prayer Ping!
Address your prayers to Budge;
To be added to these prayer pings, please FReepmail me.
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posted on
02/03/2011 6:07:26 PM PST
by
Salvation
("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
To: TheBattman
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posted on
02/03/2011 6:12:51 PM PST
by
2dogjoe
(Have a Blessed Day)
To: TheBattman
Ah, so sad. May he rest in peace.
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posted on
02/03/2011 6:12:55 PM PST
by
Halls
(Jesus is my Lord and Savior)
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