A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....03-26-03...Who is Jimmy Valentine?

FreeTheHostages; Billie | Profile written by FreeTheHostages

[Billie]

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

FR is a Treasure Trove of talented, compassionate, patriotic, wonderful people who gather every day to discuss the latest news and issues; salute and support our military and our leaders;  tell a few jokes;  learn a new word;  write poetry;  pray for those in need;  and congratulate those who are deserving. Thank you, Jim Robinson, for giving us the vehicle in which we can express ourselves.

Free Republic made its debut in September, 1996, and the forum was added in early 1997.   I can remember lurking when there were only a few regulars who posted, and now there are over 60,000 who have registered for posting privileges. The forum is read daily by tens of thousands of concerned citizens and patriots from all around the country and the world.

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.

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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.

TOP: dakine's wife, MeeknMing's dad, Auntbee's nephew, MilitiaMan7, AlasBabylon.
BOTTOM:  Joe Brower, Temple Owl, Temple Owl's wife, dutchess' dad, Aomagrat.

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.

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

GROUP 2A: TOP:  Bosniajmc, AFVetGal, Archy, A Navy Vet MIDDLE:  4TheFlag, Aeronaut, 68Grunt, Xinga BOTTOM:  Codger, AAABest, Clinton's A Liar, Duke809, dcwusmc

GROUP 3A: TOP:  mc5cents, Norb2569, LBGA's son, VanJenerette MIDDLE:  Jim Robinson, KJenerette, davidosborne, KG9Kid BOTTOM:  gwmoore, Equality7-2521, SAMWolf

GROUP 4A: TOP:  porgygirl, Phil V., MudPuppy, NorCoGOP MIDDLE:  RaceBannon, OneidaM, rdb3, jwTexian BOTTOM:  USMC Vet, TheMayor, Vineyard, rhododogma

         

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.

                     

by FreeTheHostages

Jimmy Valentine’s brother says with smooth cool: "I Freep for the chicks, fresh air, and it's an easy way to get my picture in the paper." Hmmm, mystery is always cool. But this seems like more of the fog of war: we’ve seen the leftist chicks, JVb, and we just don’t believe anyone would want to meet them. Besides, surely there are easier ways to meet chicks than to stand for 3 hours in 8 inches of snow?

Jimmy Valentine’s brother admits to not being a "public person," but that’s not a surprise. Once there was a fictional hero of O. Henry’s, "Jimmy Valentine," a smooth-talking, suave safe-cracker who lived a sophisticated high life and never got caught - a fictional creature made famous by some old big screen movies. Why’s that important? Read on and I’ll reveal the mystery.

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It’s Hip to Love Your Country

Here’s a profile on a solid mainstay with the DC Chapter and one cool cucumber who thinks its cool to Freep. He observes that DC doesn’t have a lot of conservatives, and conservatives don’t always like to do grassroots activism, but in his opinion "taking a conservative point of view into the streets" should be the thing to do:

"For too long the socialists have had their way and have not been challenged. Protests don’t have a short-term impact, but as I witnessed in the late sixties and early seventies they do have a wearing effect. Also, in the United States it is not that big a deal for people to gather and publicly voice their opinions. But for people in other countries, the only time they can take to the streets is when the Government tells them to 'or else'."

"We all remember Tienanmen Square. As a result, when they see Americans in the streets on CNN, they think that the government is sending mixed signals and perhaps is not really 100% behind the War on Terrorism. So I believe it's important to challenge the socialists at every opportunity."

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? ? ? He’s Who’s Brother ? ? ?

Jimmy Valentine’s brother arrived at his Freeper name "after much thought." He considered the cynical Rick Blaine from Casablanca returning to the fight, or Will Kane from High Noon. Finally, he settled on "Jimmy Valentine’s brother" as "an inside joke with him as well as the DC Chapter." Is that clear to everyone?

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Jimmy Valentine’s brother has "the great good fortune to be married to lovely and beautiful Vivien Valentine," whom he has a penchant for referring to as "Jimmy Valentine’s sister-in-law." Which, for too long I confess, led me to believe that there actually was a "Jimmy Valentine" in the picture somewhere.

Is this getting clearer? No? OK, let’s move on then.

The point being, Jimmy Valentine’s brother may be a man of mystery, but he’s got a great wife.

"She lets me go play with the DC Chapter Warlord and Ringleader whenever they call a meet, but her parting words are always, ‘Wake me when you get home ‘cause I’ll be worried.’"

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She needn’t worry. He’s good under pressure. For example, I was standing beside Jimmy Valentine’s brother when a whole bunch of ragtag leftists turned toward us and surged toward a U.S. Park Police line on September 28, 2001, near the Navy Memorial. (OK, actually, I was pretty much hiding behind him at that point.) JVB grew rigid, puffed out his chest, narrowed his eyes, and just beamed this look of intimidation at them while remaining perfectly still, except to calmly say to me out of the corner of his mouth:

"They talk tough but they’re chicken."

The unwashed gaggle of leftists receded under his gaze. He’s cool under pressure, and he has big broad shoulders, and my boyfriend will deny it, but he was standing next to JVb for security that day. too! (Hee hee. Boy, am I in trouble here. Next topic!)

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JVb being carefully low-key with his cool shades
Patriots Rally III - counterdemonstration
Waiting for the leftists

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Keeping Cool In the Military?

Based on his deportment on the street, I kinda assumed Jimmy Valentine’s brother has had lots of combat experience. So I was surprised to learn the details of his military experience:

"Drafted in 1967, Basic Training Fort Bragg, AIT Fort Lost in the Woods. Served two years active duty, 18 months stationed in Karlsrhue, Germany as part of the 7th Army and later 7th Corps, Combat Engineer MOS 12B30, demolition and landmine warfare specialist. Primary mission was to delay Communist Bloc advance if the balloon went up by destroying bridges and laying minefields. Regularly went camping in the mud and was roused in the middle of the night for alerts. Never heard a shot fired in anger and consumed massive quantities of excellent German beer; survived Ocktoberfest Munich 1968. Rotated back to the US July 1969 for active duty separation prior to first Reforager exercise. I did not attend Woodstock. I did not take the brown acid that is not me with the lamb. Million dollar experience that I wouldn’t pay a buck for. Eleven out of fourteen of my college fraternity brothers had active duty experience."

What a hip quote, huh? Keeping cool drinking beer, camping in the mud, speaking German. Hmm, not exactly the high life. And yet, this would prepare one to deal with the leftists that visit DC nowadays!

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How Can He Really Be Cool With
Such a Perfect Attendance Record?

Good question. The mystery deepens. TRUST ME that Jimmy Valentine’s brother goes to, like, every single frigging DC Freep! He must have had perfect attendance record or something. He followed the many Clinton scandals, lurked on FreeRepublic, and attended the March for Justice Rally in October 1998.

Jimmy Valentine’s brother didn’t officially "take to the streets until April 21, 2000 (Easter Weekend), when Elian Gonzalez was snatched by Janet Reno's thugs."

"I'll never forget that day. Deputy Attorney General Eric Holder declared on national television that the INS did not require a warrant."

He lets his guard down and adds:

"My brother (there’s the brother again!)called me on the phone spitting mad. We decided to go down to the White House because we knew someone would be protesting. Sure enough the DC Chapter was there on the job."

Outside the White House - familiar meeting ground, huh? - he first met up with bmwcyle, ironman, kristinn, angelwood, and the usual suspects. After that, he became a fixture at the White House Saturday Freeps.

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Among his favorite Freeps:

"My brother and I went to the Judgment Day Rally. I continued to lurk while my brother registered."

(WAIT!! Are you teasing me or is there *really* a brother??!! Arghhh. Sigh. I’m so gullible they call me 'Einstein' behind my back at the DC Chapter, I’m sure of it. I promise I’ll get to the bottom of this by, well, the bottom of this profile.)

JVb also views as "impressive" the "Thanksgiving weekend at 34th and Massachusetts" (hint: the words "Get Out of Cheney’s House" were spoken there). He liked that Freep because:

"It was the most spontaneous gathering of people - people who were tired of the nonsense of the Clinton-Gore Administration and their cute legalistic ways."

Well, it was certainly cool to be at that Freep! But what about the brother? Sigh, perhaps if I were a more aggressive interviewer (like dansangel), I’d know more about his cool name by this point in this piece. Bear with me.

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Some High-Brow Philosophical Thoughts
From this Man of Style

Jimmy Valentine’s brother is a big fan of the late Balint Vazonyi and Thomas Sowell. He believes in the
"[p]reservation of the Constitution as written and not interpreted by the Courts," especially with regard to the commerce clause. He also believes in the Declaration of Independence. On the conclusion of "America’s 30 Years War: Who Is Winning?", Vazonyi provides the contrasts between the Anglo-American and the Franco-Germanic views of the manner and organization in which people live and work together successfully. JVb likes this analysis:

"At their simplest, the Franco-Germanic philosophical position may be characterized as attributing to human reason an unlimited capacity to comprehend, evaluate, and arrange the affairs of our world. The proper sequence in charting the future course for humanity calls for the theory to be developed first, and for people and events to conform to it. By contrast, the Anglo-American position regards human reason as bounded by limitations and in need of moral guidance as it attempts to provide for the future. It is observation, experience, and lessons learned that form the basis of society’s choice in organizing its institutions."

What a timely quote. Can anyone recall some recent "Franco-Germanic" wishful thinking in recent world events?

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It Is Hip to Freep With JVb

That quote was important, even though it has forced me to my word limit, and regrettably left me without room to discuss the existential and ontological status of Jimmy Valentine, the presumptive brother of Jimmy Valentine’s brother. (Maybe, Jimmy Valentine exists and doesn’t come to the DC Freeps because Jimmy Valentine’s out dating the good-looking leftist chicks, and that would explain why the leftist chicks we see at these protests are just remarkably, amazingly not good-looking?) WHATEVER.

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One thing I can clear up for you for sure: Jimmy Valentine’s brother is definitely a brother type: solid, responsible, always there. And I’m sure that if the Hollywood people ever met him, they’d be forced to agree that it’s hip to Freep with such a cool relative of Jimmy Valentine.

Forget Jimmy Valentine...
Just give us his brother!

THIS WEEK'S THREADS 03-24-03 Hall of Fame #3 03-25-03 deadhead

Opinions by our own 'King of Ping' The guy's good, folks!

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[MeekOneGOP]

Mornin', everybody !! Happy Humpday !

Congratulations, Jimmy Valentine’s brother ! Our FReeper of the day. Nice to meet you.

I hope you enjoy your day in the spotlight !

55 degrees as I post this . . .

Have a cup while you FReep !

For those who prefer hot chocolate.....

[MeekOneGOP]

Here is a link and an excerpt . . .

Elite Iraqi Guard Heads Toward Marines

A large contingent of Iraq's elite Republican Guard, including 1,000 vehicles, headed Wednesday toward U.S. Marines in central Iraq - an area that already has seen the heaviest fighting of the war.

Intelligence officers with the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force said the Iraqi forces were headed south from Baghdad on a route that avoids advancing U.S. Army forces and leads them directly to the Marines who have been fighting in recent days around An Nasiriyah.

The intelligence officers said about 3,000 Republican Guard troops were spotted in one town along Highway 7 and 2,000 more at another.

In the far south, British forces fought on the fringes of the beleaguered city of Basra, while the first substantial relief convoy reached Iraq on Wednesday after weathering a blinding sandstorm.

To the west of where the Republican Guard was advancing, the U.S. Army's 3rd Infantry Division drew to within 50 miles of Baghdad, and other American forces were expected to join soon in squeezing the capital from several directions. Allied bombardments over the past two days have pounded Republican Guard divisions assigned to defend the city.

A military source said the U.S. Central Command in Qatar now had evidence that the Iraqi regime had wired many of the bridges around Baghdad for destruction.

In Baghdad, there were reports of a bomb landing in a crowded market in the center of the city. The Arabic satellite television channel Al Jazeera showed scenes of people carrying away casualties.

En route to Baghdad, units from the 7th Cavalry Regiment fought a fierce running battle Tuesday and Wednesday with Iraqi forces near the central city of Najaf. According to preliminary reports from American military officials, U.S troops killed up to 500 Iraqi fighters, suffering the loss of two tanks but no casualties.

Hoping to cripple the Iraqi government's communications, the allies attacked the state-run television headquarters in Baghdad before dawn Wednesday with missiles and air strikes. The station's international satellite signal was knocked off the air for a few hours before it was restored; regular broadcasts started on schedule after daybreak.

Far to the south, British forces on the edge of Basra waged artillery battles with more than 1,000 Iraqi militiamen, who reportedly also faced an insurrection by civilians opposed to Saddam Hussein.

British officers said Wednesday that the uprising became so threatening that the militiamen fired mortars to try to suppress it. British forces then silenced the Iraqi mortar positions with an artillery barrage, said Lt. Col. Ronnie McCourt, a spokesman for British forces.

McCourt said British troops also were firing at some of the militiamen who were trying to flee Basra.

"The bunch of desperadoes who've lived above the law ... they're obviously resorting to desperate measures and trying to intimidate the population," McCourt said. "We are making certain that we neutralize them as quickly as possible."

Click here for rest of article

[leadpenny]

(JV's brother is probably the better looking one of the two though - right?!)

Let me say this, I am secure enough in my own sexuality to say that they are both fine looking men, especially when they wear war paint.

[FreeTheHostages]

http://www.foxnews.com

yup. foxnews has a good piece about this. looks like there's going to be a big battle.

[FreeTheHostages]

LOL, well, in THAT CASE I am secure enough to note that you're all patrotic men are good-looking. ;)

We now return you to our regular, family-oriented programming. :)

[Billie]

....and I'm perfectly comfortable with being clueeless.

Uh-oh, if ever a statement (and misspelled word) was ripe for you-know-who, this one is!!!! Maybe he won't see it. :)

[FreeTheHostages]

Here's a photo of you two both being comfortable with each other at last Sunday's Patriots V Rally for America. click here

[Billie]

Now I'M really confused!!! FR has a Jimmy Valentine as well as his brother????!!!!! HELP!!

Thanks, Angelwood - appreciate that! Do have fun with Free's stuff - whether it's the lighter side or more serious (as yours and tgsltakoma's were)

[Billie]

Perfect song this morning, Aqua!!!

[FreeTheHostages]

See, I don't know if there really is a "Jimmy Valentine" either. If there is, we're in trouble with the "forget Jimmy Valentine" line, LOL. BUT, and this is the truth, so far as I know, I have never seen him -- in person or by a Freep posting. So who's to say? Honestly, I really don't know. JVb is for real, that's for sure!

[bmwcyle]

I know him. I love him. I owe him a cigar.

[Billie]

Morning, dutchess! Thank you - this concludes Free's and my work THIS week! Whew! The next two days belong to you and John! (Have the other sistah's thanked us yet for giving them the week off? LOL!) Am kidding, sistahs, because you have!

Got your mail, dutchess, and answered - both FR mail and regular email.

[jwfiv]

Good morning and thank you to our Hostesses...you've handled the presentation of this Mystery Man quite well, Ms. FTH...very nice.

JV's b, you're one cool dude...thanks for all yer Freepin' in the name of Freedom...I love that quote on the difference between between Uncle Sam and the Vichy, very illuminating. Congratulations to you on this special day...it's kind of a public spot for such a private fella, but the folks here are kind, and will lavish you with praise...I think you'll find the going easy.

Good morning and afternoon to all my FRiends.

Dubya was great at CENTCOM a little while ago...bless his big ol' heart.

[The Thin Man]

I do fear that the thin man (alive and well, sighted at the end of last night's thread) will criticize my work as incomplete.

I was going to complain about you leaving this mystery unsolved, but then I remembered who I am...... The Thin Man, the world's greatest detective. Here's your man.

[Exit148]

"See, I don't know if there really is a "Jimmy Valentine" either."

All I know is --- Jimmy Valentine has a brother.

What I want to know is ---What is Jimmy Valentine's brother's name?

LOL!

[Exit148]

Hey JBV ---Don't let this go to your head! Just stay the sweet, loveable, stalwart, handsome, steadfast, intelligent hunk that we all know and love!

And when the goin' gets tough -----we are all behind you!

Luv ya, guy! Congratulations!

[The Thin Man]

Uh-oh, if ever a statement (and misspelled word) was ripe for you-know-who, this one is!!!! Maybe he won't see it. :)

Now that you spoiled it for me, I will not comment. :)

[Billie]

LOL! Aren't those singing dalmations the cutest?! Hi, Temple!

[Billie]

It's getting more and more trying, isn't it? I know the outcome will be victory for the coalition, but it's so scary thinking what they will face once they reach Baghdad - there is nothing the Iraqis won't do, even though they have to know (and maybe that's the 'reason' for the way they will fight to their end) they aren't going to win this war.

[Billie]

God Bless Our Military

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Below are names of some of our FReepers' loved ones who are serving our country. If you have someone you would like to add, please address a post to Billie; Daisyscarlett; Dansangel; Dutchess; Mama_Bear; and we will add their name to this list. As we pray for them, we pray also for all our nation’s leaders, and military personnel, and their families and friends. May God hold them close to His heart.

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We ask Lord, that You guide the leaders of our great country in their hour of decision. The burden that has been placed on their shoulders is overwhelming. We ask that with Your infinite wisdom You guide them gently to the right decisions.

Please give us the strength, Lord, to get through each difficult and devastating day that faces each of us and our country. Protect and guide our Military that are now being called to duty, strengthen them in their trials and temptations; give them courage to face the perils which beset them; and grant them a sense of your abiding presence wherever they may be; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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OhioWfan........................son mystery-ak..........son, husband Gogrammy................grandson Inspectorette...................son Blessed American..........nephew Slip18..........................nephew anniegetyourgun...........nephew Pippin....niece,nephew,loved one Doug from Upland......son-in-law weldgophardline.....brotherinlaw Future Snake Eater..........cousin WaterDragon..son-in-law,grandson BeforeISleep...................son Warrior Nurse...........active duty SK1 Thurman...........active duty David Osborne.........active duty fc2tomschermuly......active duty bkwells..................activve duty G'nad....................active duty LongCut..................active duty Trish.......................active duty

Maigrey................cousin ladtx....................2 sons Mama_Bear...........nephew gator girl............husband severa................husband MozartLover...........nephew LBGA........................son SpookBrat...........nephew Himyar.....................son boxerblues............2 sons the piper...................son sheeza...............husband kemathen7...........husband Diver Dave................niece deadhead................cousin JimRobinson.....2 nephews Armymarinemom.....3 sons Consort...........2 daughters Darheel..................niece dixie sass.............nephew