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Video: Special Christmas Holiday Message (Fred Thompson thanking Troops)
Fred08.com ^ | Dec 22, 2007 | Austin Walne

Posted on 12/22/2007 11:13:37 AM PST by RDTF

Senator Fred Thompson had this video produced to thank our troops for their courage and sacrifice, and to let them know they are not forgotten as they are away from their loved ones during the Christmas holiday.


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To: Timeout

That’s been on my profile page for years. Thank you for posting it here!


41 posted on 12/22/2007 4:09:10 PM PST by jellybean (http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/keyword?k=dailyfread Proud Ann-droid and a Steyn-aholic)
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BTTT


42 posted on 12/22/2007 4:15:26 PM PST by Jet Jaguar (Who would the terrorists vote for?)
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To: RDTF
Nice...very very nice.

Merry Christmas all.

43 posted on 12/22/2007 4:58:12 PM PST by Earthdweller (The elite media, buddies of Romney F Kerry and the socialist march to China.)
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To: RDTF; jellybean; 1stbn27; 2111USMC; 2nd Bn, 11th Mar; 68 grunt; A.A. Cunningham; ASOC; ...

Ping


44 posted on 12/22/2007 5:25:24 PM PST by freema
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To: freema; Jedidah; kevkrom; Columbine; TheRobb7; notpoliticallycorewrecked; xsmommy; pgkdan; ...

Pinging the Daily FRead list.


45 posted on 12/22/2007 5:32:19 PM PST by jellybean (http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/keyword?k=dailyfread Proud Ann-droid and a Steyn-aholic)
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To: Clara Lou

It is obvious that Fred’s mind and heart are in the right place. His thoughts are with others, not himself. God bless this wonderful man and his loving family. And God bless our troops throughout the world! Merry Christmas to all and a safe, healthy, and blessed 2008!


46 posted on 12/22/2007 5:50:21 PM PST by seekthetruth
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To: freema

A nice tribute to those that serve in our military.


47 posted on 12/22/2007 5:53:40 PM PST by Marine_Uncle (Duncan Hunter for POTUS)
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To: Timeout

Merry Christmas, My Friend

By James M. Schmidt, a Marine Lance Corporal
stationed in Washington, D.C., in 1986

Twas the night before Christmas, he lived all alone,
In a one bedroom house made of plaster & stone.

I had come down the chimney, with presents to give
and to see just who in this home did live

As I looked all about, a strange sight I did see,
no tinsel, no presents, not even a tree.
No stocking by the fire, just boots filled with sand.
On the wall hung pictures of a far distant land.

With medals and badges, awards of all kind,
a sobering thought soon came to my mind.
For this house was different, unlike any I’d seen.
This was the home of a U.S. Marine.

I’d heard stories about them, I had to see more,
so I walked down the hall and pushed open the door.
And there he lay sleeping, silent, alone,
Curled up on the floor in his one-bedroom home.

He seemed so gentle, his face so serene,
Not how I pictured a U.S. Marine.
Was this the hero, of whom I’d just read?
Curled up in his poncho, a floor for his bed?

His head was clean-shaven, his weathered face tan.
I soon understood, this was more than a man.
For I realized the families that I saw that night,
owed their lives to these men, who were willing to fight.

Soon around the Nation, the children would play,
And grown-ups would celebrate on a bright Christmas day.
They all enjoyed freedom, each month and all year,
because of Marines like this one lying here.

I couldn’t help wonder how many lay alone,
on a cold Christmas Eve, in a land far from home.
Just the very thought brought a tear to my eye.
I dropped to my knees and I started to cry.

He must have awoken, for I heard a rough voice,
“Santa, don’t cry, this life is my choice
I fight for freedom, I don’t ask for more.
My life is my God, my country, my Corps.”

With that he rolled over, drifted off into sleep,
I couldn’t control it, I continued to weep.

I watched him for hours, so silent and still.
I noticed he shivered from the cold night’s chill.
So I took off my jacket, the one made of red,
and covered this Marine from his toes to his head.
Then I put on his T-shirt of scarlet and gold,
with an eagle, globe and anchor emblazoned so bold.
And although it barely fit me, I began to swell with pride,
and for one shining moment, I was Marine Corps deep inside.

I didn’t want to leave him so quiet in the night,
this guardian of honor so willing to fight.
But half asleep he rolled over, and in a voice clean and pure,
said “Carry on, Santa, it’s Christmas Day, all secure.”
One look at my watch and I knew he was right,
Merry Christmas my friend, Semper Fi and goodnight.


48 posted on 12/22/2007 7:14:53 PM PST by 2111USMC (www.Fred08.com)
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To: MNJohnnie; sono; RasterMaster; Just Lori; armymarinemom; holdonnow; Bahbah; Clint N. Suhks; ...

ping


49 posted on 12/22/2007 7:45:55 PM PST by AliVeritas (ah, the sheer grace! in darkness and concealment, my house being now all stilled.)
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To: Route66
Compare candidates. This is Fred Thompson.

He's coming out on top, is he not?

50 posted on 12/22/2007 7:52:16 PM PST by Bahbah
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To: Excellence

Yup, he humbled himself, and gave honor were honor is due.


51 posted on 12/23/2007 2:16:15 AM PST by Prophet in the wilderness (PSALM .53 : 1 The FOOL hath said in his heart, there is no GOD.)
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To: taildragger
Go watch the movie ( Chariots of Fire ) were in the seen were Eric Little is running, stumbles, get's back up and wins the race.... it is inspiring to say the lest, and a true story.
I am not saying Fred was way back in the pack, but, there are some parallels that can be drawn in this.
52 posted on 12/23/2007 2:23:21 AM PST by Prophet in the wilderness (PSALM .53 : 1 The FOOL hath said in his heart, there is no GOD.)
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To: Bushbacker1
Now how can Fred’s foes belittle this video, they can’t, because ? they will be dishonoring our troops, and this is what the video is about... remembering those who are fighting the battle for us.
53 posted on 12/23/2007 2:25:14 AM PST by Prophet in the wilderness (PSALM .53 : 1 The FOOL hath said in his heart, there is no GOD.)
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To: reasonisfaith
I got a sort of different version of that tag line for you, I think you might like it.

( A liberal will never be able to stand up to a man that holds true to his true conservative beliefs)
54 posted on 12/23/2007 2:43:47 AM PST by Prophet in the wilderness (PSALM .53 : 1 The FOOL hath said in his heart, there is no GOD.)
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To: reasonisfaith

Good sign of momentum.


55 posted on 12/23/2007 2:45:32 AM PST by Prophet in the wilderness (PSALM .53 : 1 The FOOL hath said in his heart, there is no GOD.)
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To: reasonisfaith
" Fred Thompson campaign office staff in Iowa and South Carolina today report phones “ringing off the hook,” growing numbers of Thompson supporters, and they especially emphasize the large number—about 60 percent—of people in the undecided category. "

I call them the " Silent Majority " holding their bets until the race is on, or holding their cards to their chest.
MSM will, wait,, SHALL eat crow.
56 posted on 12/23/2007 2:48:32 AM PST by Prophet in the wilderness (PSALM .53 : 1 The FOOL hath said in his heart, there is no GOD.)
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To: freema

Thanks for the ping, freema. Very nice.


57 posted on 12/23/2007 6:26:53 AM PST by Girlene
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To: RDTF

As a veteran of twenty years of service, Fred Thompson is one of three candidates I would trust as commander-in-chief. The other two are John McCain and Rudy Guiliani. Since McCain and the former cross-dressing mayor of New York are both flaming liberals, only Fred Thompson is acceptable to me to be our president.

Not counting the Demoncrats, who you can never trust, all the other Republican candidates lack the necessary experience to be commander-in-chief or have had me scratching my head over their apparent lack of understanding concerning the application of military power to achieve objectives based on statements attributed to them, especially concerning how they would handle Iran.


58 posted on 12/23/2007 8:15:45 AM PST by big'ol_freeper ("Those who hammer their guns into plows will plow for those who do not." ~ Thomas Jefferson)
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To: Prophet in the wilderness

That’s a good one. (I’ve tried longer versions but they don’t fit.)


59 posted on 12/23/2007 12:45:00 PM PST by reasonisfaith (A liberal will never stand up like a man and admit his true beliefs)
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