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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....11-21-02
JohnHuang2, Billie, daisyscarlett | JohnHuang2

Posted on 11/20/2002 10:37:24 PM PST by daisyscarlett




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

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A Few of FR's Finest November 11, 2001

So many people have written me since my original Veteran's Day Tribute, asking how they, or a loved one, could be included in that tribute. Since I can no longer add the photos to the body of the thread, I've been including them in additional posts as I received enough to make another collage.

Still that doesn't seem to be enough. I think there's never been a better nor more appropriate time to keep the faces of our own Veterans and Active Military in front of FReepers--every day! That's why I wanted to do yet another Daily Thread .....ABOUT FReepers .....and FOR FReepers. But not only about our Military FReepers; for all FReepers! Wouldn't it be nice to get to know a few of the other FReepers as well? That's why, in addition to seeing FR's Finest Military Personnel every day, I thought it might be fun to feature a different FReeper (or FReepers) each day. If you would like to be pictured, or know someone who would, please FReepmail me and we'll turn the spotlight - on YOU - for the day!

And do let me know if you'd like your picture added to the groups of Veterans/Active Military below. I will keep this page updated, and continue to add them to the comment section of the original Veteran's Day thread as well.

TOP: Logos, SwedeGirl's hubby, Neil E Wright, FallGuy, 1John, Sneakypete
MIDDLE:  T'wit, COB1, LadyX, Dick Bachert, 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub
BOTTOM:  YankeeinSC, Delta21, JoeSixPack1



TOP:  Bosniajmc, AFVetGal, Archy, A Navy Vet
MIDDLE:  4TheFlag, Aeronaut, 68Grunt, Xinga
BOTTOM:  Codger, AAABest, Clinton's A Liar, Duke809, dcwusmc



TOP:  mc5cents, Norb2569, LBGA's son, VanJenerette
MIDDLE:  Jim Robinson, KJenerette, davidosborne, KG9Kid
BOTTOM:  gwmoore, Equality7-2521, SAMWolf



TOP:  porgygirl, Phil V., MudPuppy, NorCoGOP
MIDDLE:  RaceBannon, OneidaM, rdb3, jwTexian
BOTTOM:  USMC Vet, TheMayor, Vineyard, rhododogma



We now have eleven groups of veterans/active military; we will post each group of three or four twice a week, with thumbnail/links of the remaining seven or eight groups on each thread. Click on any of the thumbnails below to see the group full-size.

         

GROUP 5A: TOP:  spectr17, RightOnline, SERE_Doc, Tet68. MIDDLE:  FutureSnakeEater, RightOnline's wife, CIApilot, Clamper1797. BOTTOM:  usmcobra, onedoug, DiverDave, Joe6-pack.
GROUP 6A: TOP:  g'nad, AgThorn's son Justin, SLB, AgThorn's son Brett. MIDDLE:  fish70, razorback-bert, CheneyChick, Leroy S Mort, Mark17. BOTTOM:  Terry's Take, Taxman, DinkyDau.
GROUP 7A: TOP:  ValerieUSA's son Grant, SK1Thurman, kd5cts, RangerVetNam, dansangel and .45man's son-in-law Tony.BOTTOM:  rangerX, Old China Hand, Trish, Howlin's dad, Mustang.
GROUP 8A: TOP: ohioWfan's son, MamaBear's father-in-law, MamaBear's dad, ladtx. MIDDLE:  The Mayor's niece, M.Kehoe, Beach_Babe's son-in-law. BOTTOM:  deadhead's dad, HiJinx, Severa's hubby, viligantcitizen's granddad.
      

GROUP 9A: TOP: Q6-God, Scan59, Mama Bear and JKPhoto's son, ofMagog. MIDDLE:  Big'ol_freeper, JustAmy's great uncle, Prodigal Son. BOTTOM:  JustAmy's husband, JustAmy's brother-in-law, JustAmy's brother.
GROUP 10A: TOP: dakine's wife, MeeknMing's dad, Auntbee's nephew, MilitiaMan7, AlasBabylon. BOTTOM:  Joe Brower, Temple Owl, Temple Owl's wife, dutchess' dad, Aomagrat.
GROUP 11A: TOP: ladtx #2 son; DiverDave's twin Don; petuniasevan and husband poorman; Mustard; ladtx #1 son. BOTTOM: AlamoGirl's brother Floyd; AG's dad; AG's brother Jim (inset); WVNan's husband; ladtx' Aunt Eva.




                     








Another Red-herring

by JohnHuang2

Maybe I'm growing mellow or something. Or perhaps it's my 'compassionate conservatism.'
Whatever it is, I can't help but feel pity for the wretched Democrats.
I kid you not.

C'mon, take a look at the poor dears, then tell me you're not touched -- even a tad.
Have you ever seen a more miserable, pathetic bunch?
Imagine the gnawing grief, the bitterness, the vexing agony of dashed expectations as triumphant Republicans, against all predictions, swept to victory November 5, seizing control of both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue.
Oh, and the horror of it all -- imagine blubbery Rob 'Meathead' Reiner, pale as aches, running under his bed; Alex 'Stone-Henry-Hyde-to-death!' Baldwin fleeing to Cuba as Jessica 'I-hate-Bush' Lange curls up in fetal position.
At DNC headquarters, the mood pendulum swings between gloomy and all-out despair.

At the 'Barbra' Streisand 'Truth Alert' page, the air of glumness is so thick you can almost slice it.

Morale at the network newsrooms hit rock-bottom. The milieu there resembled a funeral, while Jennings, Rather, Brokaw and Woodruff, draped in sackcloth and ashes, gloomfully mourned.
Mention November 5, and Aaron Brown would burst into tears.
"Oh, what a pity!", he'd wail, wringing his hands. "Alas! How could this happen? I thought it was always the economy, stupid! All of our work, the millions, no hundreds of millions worth in daily free media for Democrats -- all to no purpose!"
MSNBC's Jonathan Alter was especially distraught. He spent every waking hour, if not tearing his hair out, laboriously scouring old stacks of Carville memos/DNC faxes, combing for clues -- any clues -- for what went wrong.
But lil' Jonathan wasn't the only one flipping his wig.
Meet Eric Alterman. Deep in denial, he wallows in a time warp, blissfully unaware November 5 came and went.
"Now that the Democrats have taken Iraq off the table," he says, "the economy becomes the central issue. There's still time. Elections are still a week away, and -- in politics -- a week means an eternity."
More than a few loose tiles, wouldn't you say?
Wild-eyed and drooling, he sees upsets for Democrats in Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.
"Erskine Bowles and Ron Kirk are surging! Say bye-bye to Liddy Dole!"
Poor fella.
Over at CNN, Wolf Blitzer, weary and haggard, was mulling a long sabbatical. "I need time away from this stuff, the heartbreak is just too much to bear," he said, drooping, Bourbon bottle in hand.

Then, suddenly, along comes the Tape -- THE TAPE.
Liberal hearts were all aflutter over the release last week of a chilling audiotape which intelligence experts believe is authentic.
A tape of Al Gore? No, Osama bin Laden.
Don't be ridiculous -- next to Bubba, nothing warms the cockles of liberal hearts quite like the voice of Osama. Poor Al can't hold a candle to Mr. Terror Mastermind.
For Democrats in Washington, the alleged re-emergence of Osama sugar-coats the bitter Midterm pill somewhat. Amid the gloom and doom of defeat, it gives Daschle and his ilk something to hang onto, however flimsy.
Are we sure it's the voice of Osama bin Laden?
Well, no -- but it's become conventional wisdom, you see.
Questioning the tape's authenticity has become taboo -- a sort of litmus test, as it were. You either believe it, or else.
Here's the deal: On November 5, Bush won big -- bigger than anyone expected. His victory was historic: Never before had a White House recaptured control of either House during its first off-year elections. November 5 was a watershed.
Basking in the afterglow of triumph, Bush saw his popularity -- already stratospheric -- soar even higher, bumping up in a post-election Gallup poll to near 70% job approval.
But the media, stung by the voters, out-flanked by the White House, wasn't about to give Bush any honeymoon.
Indeed, their greatest fear, aside from losing control of the Senate, is how a very popular President can prod Congress to go along -- to do his bidding. White House judicial appointments, energy and tax initiatives were lost in Senate limbo, after Daschle's palace coup 18 months ago.
From the survey data, Bush's enemies know a big part of his election upset was how voters perceive his steely performance in the War on Terror, giving him extremely high marks.
Many commentators note how terrorism has transformed the political landscape profoundly, producing a Cold-War-esque reprise, with war and security issues rising to the fore -- issues Republicans hold commanding advantage on over Democrats. The old Anti-Communist alliance is back. The new menace? 'Convert-to-Islam-or-else-we-will-kill-you' Islamo-fascism.
Hence, for the media, the strategy was to find something -- ANYTHING! -- to shake up that environment, put a chink in Bush's armor, raise 'doubts', get the public to think we're losing the war and hopefully knock his approval ratings down a notch or two. Lower approval ratings = a weaker President = less influence on Capitol Hill.
For Democrats, the Osama tape was an I-told-you-Bush-is-too-dumb-to-be-President godsend.
The media seized on it as a damning indictment on Bush. To wage war on terrorism effectively demands focus -- Bush has lost that focus, say the handwringers. He's too preoccupied with Saddam! Hands off Saddam!
Ah, but wait....
In this cynical strategy, I see two itsy-bitsy problemos:
1) The media may see Iraq and al-Qaeda as separate battles, but not the public. Voters see the two as one and the same: Saddam is a terrorist, Osama is a terrorist -- kill 'em both.
2) To the public, the Osama tape is a dud. Their reaction: Osama's alive? Well, duh. We already knew that. Polls -- even before the recent tape -- showed the same thing.
In short, the tape, fake or not, is politically useless. It's no 'bombshell' in "flyover country", given it merely confirms what people already knew.

The public isn't fooled by Judy Woodruff, they know this war is far more complicated than that. That catching Osama bin Laden -- while desirable -- isn't the be-all and end-all of a war that can not be won pell-mell overnight.
But most importantly: The American public, unlike the media, wants to win this war, and they're behind our President -- the Commander-in-Chief -- 1000%.
Memo to the media: Nice try.
Anyway, that's...
My two cents..












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To: ru4liberty
Thanks for #9....Simply hysterical...Can't wait to listen to Rush tomorrow...
21 posted on 11/20/2002 11:12:59 PM PST by daisyscarlett
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To: daisyscarlett
Wait a min....Hillary who? ;^)
22 posted on 11/20/2002 11:13:25 PM PST by JohnHuang2
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To: daisyscarlett
Thanks for #9....Simply hysterical..

I nearly fell out my chair! lol

23 posted on 11/20/2002 11:14:15 PM PST by JohnHuang2
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To: JohnHuang2

Two thumbs up, John!


24 posted on 11/20/2002 11:20:20 PM PST by ru4liberty
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To: Diver Dave; Paul Atreides
Thanks for pinging him. I was laughing so hard, I totally forgot!
25 posted on 11/20/2002 11:22:06 PM PST by ru4liberty
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To: ru4liberty
Why, thank you! =^)
26 posted on 11/20/2002 11:22:31 PM PST by JohnHuang2
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To: daisyscarlett; JohnHuang2
Even Hillary seems befuddled...

We still don't know who won our State Senator's race. Pubbie Jeff Denham has the lead but they're still counting. Seems the gerrymandering by the dems didn't work as expected in this district. I think Denham's lead is at 1600 + - at the latest count. You can bet the farm that this one is being monitored by reps from both parties.

27 posted on 11/20/2002 11:26:09 PM PST by Diver Dave
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To: Diver Dave
Seems the gerrymandering by the dems didn't work as expected in this district.

It's the Bush-bounce...oh, and the dark influence of evil talk radio, don'tcha know...=^)

28 posted on 11/20/2002 11:30:38 PM PST by JohnHuang2
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To: JohnHuang2
As the President of the NRA mighta once said, "It is the hand of God"...but, the Bush Bounce and talk radio help a lot. Daschle seems to simply be way out of touch with any reality outside his own consensus.

'Nother great zinger from thee, honorable JH2...nice goin'.

29 posted on 11/20/2002 11:43:26 PM PST by jwfiv
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To: jwfiv
Thank you, thank you, friend.
30 posted on 11/20/2002 11:44:02 PM PST by JohnHuang2
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To: daisyscarlett; Mama_Bear; dansangel; Billie
That crying baby is even more appropriate after today...expecially animated...sure looks like Li'l Tommy Twofaces. And, the pic of Judy Woodruff was perfectly timed.

Thank you, ladies, for the midnight coffee...I was in need.

31 posted on 11/20/2002 11:51:39 PM PST by jwfiv
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To: daisyscarlett
Good morning Daisy.


32 posted on 11/21/2002 12:24:50 AM PST by Aeronaut
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To: JohnHuang2
Good morning JohnHuang2 and every one!!!! A great two cents
again always on top of what is going on. Today is makes one feel sorry for the demoncarts (((((NOT)))))... Have a great day....
33 posted on 11/21/2002 12:38:59 AM PST by .45MAN
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To: .45MAN
Thank you, my friend, and Good Morning to ya.
34 posted on 11/21/2002 12:40:38 AM PST by JohnHuang2
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To: daisyscarlett

An Open Letter To Al Gore

Dear Mr. Gore,

I caught your live interview on CNN's Larry King Show Tuesday night.

Several thoughts and a few suggestions, if I may.

First, TV pundits are abuzz these days over whether you will or won't run for president, as I'm sure you're aware of. The chit-chatter, while amusing, frankly leaves me bewildered.

Point is, what's there to speculate over? What's the mystery?

It's glaringly obvious, to me at least, that you've already made your decision: It's a go. (The 25-day 'book tour', a thinly disguised Kabuki, is but the warm-up to a formal announcement, I know. Polls show that, despite resistance from Party insiders, you're a shoo-in for the nomination.)

Which is why I write you this open letter.

In your interview, you assailed the Bush administration's newly created Homeland Security Department, which breezed through the Senate Tuesday night, 90-9.

Angrily, you branded it a hack tool, the sordid connivance pushed by a power-hungry President, drunk with venal delusions of grandeur and glory, hell-bent on lock-boxing all internal dissent, marching ruthlessly headlong towards world domination and tyranny.

From your statement, clearly you see Bush as a dangerous threat -- a domineering, autocratic despot in the making, with global military designs.

Could buses loaded with Muslim-Americans headed for internment camps, a horrid, grisly web of political repression, supervised by Karl Rove the Terrible, be the next step?

You seem to think so -- or won't rule it out.

You castigated a recent court ruling expanding the Justice Department's authority to track down suspected spies and subversives as a horrific violation of individual privacy.

As the Father of the internet, you took special umbrage at the announcement by Attorney General John Ashcroft of the development of a computer system to streamline the court approval process, assisting investigators hunting down foreign agents and illegal combatants.

"I think there ought to be a lot of resistance to this," you told Larry King, adding that "one reason I'm speaking out on it here is to try to do my part..."

On foreign policy, you accused Bush of squandering international good will in the wake of 9/11, calling his heavy-handed approach arrogant and condescending.

On Afghanistan, you rapped Bush for botching the mission hopelessly, excoriating his refusal to "support efforts in the international community to put a big force of 35,000, 40,000 people there..."

On Iraq, you charged the Bush administration with wily deception, denying any link between Saddam Hussein and al-Qaeda.

"I don't think there is a connection between Saddam Hussein and Osama bin Laden. If there is, I'd like to ... know it."

You said Bush has lost focus, searching for new bogey-men, rather than concentrating on Job #1, hunting down al-Qaeda.

The bottom line is this:

This drumbeat of constant criticism, you hope, slowly erodes public confidence and support for George W. Bush, whose job you're after.

Your goal is to undermine and ultimately discredit Bush, both at home and abroad.

The imperative is to drive down Bush's stubbornly high job approval ratings and, in sowing doubts on his leadership, subverting the tide of unity and patriotism sweeping the nation post-9/11.

While Bush has drawn the country together, you aim to pull the country apart, fanning the flames of division and discord, rekindling partisan rivalries, demoralizing public resolve.

Mr. Gore, my advice to you, if I may be so bold, is to keep up the good work, sir. I'm behind your efforts 100%, my friend. I pledge to fully support your coming campaign, your effort to effect regime change in America, 2004. Way to go!

Sincerely,
Osama bin Laden

P.S. I wish to formally express my sincerest thanks to you, and to former president Clinton, for rejecting Sudan's offer to extradite me to America back in 1996. Whew! Dodged a big one there.

As a token of my gratitude, please accept a big, fat check, some sentimental al-Qaeda memorabilia and a personally autographed al-Qaeda family photo album. Thanks, again!

Oh, one more thing: Grow back that beard, Al! Trust me, it'll be a hit on the campaign trail!

Well, happy campaigning -- and keep saying American is losing the war ... hearing you say that is great for al-Qaeda morale, if you know what I mean ;^)

My two cents...
"JohnHuang2"


35 posted on 11/21/2002 1:10:40 AM PST by JohnHuang2
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To: daisyscarlett; Billie; dansangel; Mama_Bear; LadyX; Pippin; lodwick
Mornin', everybody !! I'll be back shortly (hopefully) and read JH2s column.


Have a cup while you FReep !




For those who prefer hot chocolate.....





36 posted on 11/21/2002 2:07:59 AM PST by MeekOneGOP
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To: daisyscarlett; All
Good morning

thank you for the ping daisyscarlett
37 posted on 11/21/2002 2:20:32 AM PST by firewalk
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To: JohnHuang2
Good one, JH2 !!

It's amazing to me that the 'RATS, after losing so big on November 5th, think that the solution is a hard left turn.



38 posted on 11/21/2002 2:49:54 AM PST by MeekOneGOP
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To: JohnHuang2



I'm a GOOD 'RAT !




39 posted on 11/21/2002 2:50:42 AM PST by MeekOneGOP
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To: daisyscarlett; JohnHuang2; ST.LOUIE1
GOOD MORNING, Daisy!

That's a cute graphic! and JH2 is great as always!

GOOD MORNING JOHN!

love the column!

GOOD MORNING LOUIE!!!

So I see you've joined the flock?

((((HUGS))))) to all three of you!

40 posted on 11/21/2002 3:00:11 AM PST by Pippin
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