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A few of FR's Finest....Every Day....07-12-02
Billie

Posted on 07/12/2002 7:03:50 AM PDT by 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.



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






TOP:  spectr17, RightOnline, SERE_Doc, Tet68

MIDDLE:  FutureSnakeEater, RightOnline's wife, CIApilot, Clamper1797
BOTTOM:  usmcobra, onedoug, DiverDave, Joe6-pack






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






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






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.





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.





                     







The is Alive!

No, not THAT King!  FR's OWN King......that would be JohnHuang2, the King of Ping! :)





There is no doubt that John is one of FR's Very Finest,  and back in the old days,  being on his Ping List was like a status symbol of sorts.   EVERYBODY wanted on John's Ping List,  because it meant you got a heads up on all the best threads....and he did know how to pick 'em  (the best threads)!  In fact, he posted many of them!

Before improvements were made to the forum last year,   only a certain number of characters  (the equivalent of about 10 screen names)  were allowed in the "TO" portion of a reply,  and in order to ping as many as John had on his list,  it took a dozen or more comment posts just to list all the names!

John's been one of FR's Finest since June 17, 1999,  and is usually seen online late at night and the early morning hours.  I'm not sure he ever sleeps. :)   He is always one of the first to bring us breaking news stories,  and when he's not posting and bumping threads,  he's busy writing his own stuff.  If you've never read one of his editorials,  you're missing an excellent read!

Last year,  at the urging of many, many FReepers,  John started publishing those editorials.....his own two cents,  as he calls them.  You can read them by clicking on the banner below.  He may have a new editorial today,  but when I checked just before posting today's thread,  the latest one was Wednesday,  July 10th:  President Calls for New 'Ethic of Personal Responsibility'.



John, You Are Truly One of FR's Finest!







THIS WEEK'S THREADS

07-08-02 BadJoe
07-09-02 Cool Guy
07-10-02 Saundra Duffy
07-11-02 Utah Girl



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1 posted on 07/12/2002 7:03:50 AM PDT by Billie
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To: ST.LOUIE1; Mama_Bear; daisyscarlett; The Thin Man; Grammy Bear; Diver Dave; JustAmy; g'nad; ...
Good morning, FReepers. Rise and shine, West Coasters! Have another cup of coffee, everyone.

Thanks for coming, and come see today's FReeper. :)

2 posted on 07/12/2002 7:06:08 AM PDT by Billie
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To: Billie; JohnHuang2
G'mornin' sunshine! Hey, I gotta run! Havea meeting then I'll be taking off for a Promise Keepers event in D.C...see you next week!

JH2, always enjoy your work! Keep it up!

3 posted on 07/12/2002 7:09:34 AM PDT by g'nad
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To: Billie
I am honored beyond words, my friend =^)

Thank you so very much, Billie.

4 posted on 07/12/2002 7:10:58 AM PDT by JohnHuang2
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To: g'nad
Thanks!
5 posted on 07/12/2002 7:11:34 AM PDT by JohnHuang2
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To: Ernest_at_the_Beach
We're over here today. :)
6 posted on 07/12/2002 7:12:39 AM PDT by Billie
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To: Billie
'Mornin' twin sister-in-law....
7 posted on 07/12/2002 7:13:00 AM PDT by Cyber Liberty
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To: g'nad
Have a great and wonderful weekend in DC, g'nad! Thank you for stopping by before you go!
8 posted on 07/12/2002 7:13:48 AM PDT by Billie
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To: Billie
A finest salute and bump to JH2, you Billie, the Robinsons and all the fine Americans that make this place what it is....
9 posted on 07/12/2002 7:14:02 AM PDT by eureka!
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To: rdb3; archy
Look at you guys! Nice mugs :^) (scroll up!)
10 posted on 07/12/2002 7:14:24 AM PDT by stainlessbanner
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To: JohnHuang2
You are very deserving of all the kudos you're going to get today! Thank you for staying around until I called you. You are one really nice FReeper FRiend, John!
11 posted on 07/12/2002 7:15:26 AM PDT by Billie
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To: Billie

Saluting, JohnHuang2 our "King of Ping". Thanks, John. I've appreciated your posting and have learned much from them.

12 posted on 07/12/2002 7:16:12 AM PDT by Militiaman7
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To: Billie
JohnHuang2 <-----BLUSHING hehe
13 posted on 07/12/2002 7:16:56 AM PDT by JohnHuang2
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To: Cyber Liberty
Hi, Cyber!
14 posted on 07/12/2002 7:17:00 AM PDT by Billie
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To: eureka!
Thank you so much, eureka! FR is truly a wonderful place full of wonderful people!
15 posted on 07/12/2002 7:18:21 AM PDT by Billie
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To: Billie
btw, I've written a new short essay -- I'll post it here =^)
16 posted on 07/12/2002 7:18:38 AM PDT by JohnHuang2
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To: JohnHuang2; All
A big Two Thumbs up to you and everything you do!

The Dance

Click on the pic.

17 posted on 07/12/2002 7:21:34 AM PDT by Aquamarine
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To: Billie; JohnHuang2; Registered
Morning' Billie and JH2.

Congratulations King. I often wondered how you managed to ping 'n post like you do. Then Registered exposed your layout. :^)

Thanks for all you do for FR.

I know we are to bow to royalty, but today it is your turn to take a bow Mr. King of Ping.

18 posted on 07/12/2002 7:24:11 AM PDT by Diver Dave
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To: Billie
A new survey shows the President's popularity unscathed despite a barrage of artillery and cannon fire over corporate sleaze from tooth-and-nail opponents and the media.

Both on his handling of the War and his job overall, the President draws a chorus of thunderous applause and praise from Americans still buoyed up about him and unvexed despite the tawdry sludge, the daily muck and filth being flung at him by draggled-tailed harlots in the media.

Viva Bush!, Americans cry out, much to the bitter chagrin of fille de joie hussies at CNN.

For Bush's scowling, froth-at-the-mouth, stink-in-the-nostrils arch-foes, who see him as the Prince of Darkness incarnate, a demon in human form, cloven feet and all, the latest CBS/New York Times poll is a bitter, poison pill to swallow, indeed.

Despite the media crusade to crucify the President on the cross of corporate scandal, a whopping 74% of Americans approve of Bush's job performance, which, adding insult to injury, is actually up 4% points from their previous, June poll, when Dan Rather, renowned liar and bell boy for Hillary Clinton, flushed triumphant at Bush's then 7%-point 'drop' from their May survey.

Yes, you heard it right, folks: Bush is even more widely admired and liked after weeks of full-tilt, red-hot cannonade from assailants who thought they'd found the silver bullet.

You could hear the shrieks of agony, the wails of woe and gnashing of teeth at DNC Central, as Terry McAuliff, whimpering and mewling, dons sackcloth and ashes.

Rankled that his hate campaign has come-a-cropper, little Terry, exacerbated, embittered, rends the air at the top of his lungs: 'How in [expletive] could Smirk be more popular after Harken, WorldCom, Enron, Global Crossing, Qwest?! It makes no sense whatsoever! What the heck is going on?!! Don't people believe Tom Brokaw or Peter Jennings anymore?! They say Bush is a crook, so why don't the sheeple fall in line?'

Approval of Bush's handling of the economy, despite the blues on Wall Street, remains steady, at 56%, unchanged from a month ago. Indeed, a majority of Americans rate the condition of the economy as 'fairly good', a minuscule 12% rate it 'very bad'.

Asked whether they think the "stock market will go up or down" in the "next year or so", a staggering 60% said yes, up from only 49% last August. Only 26% are bearish, which is down 8% points from last summer.

Regarding the President personally, asked if they "trust George W. Bush to do the right thing when it comes to regulating business to prevent ... abuses from taking place", a sky-high 59% say they trust him, only 34% disagree.

Democrats must be up in arms tonight.

The new poll numbers underscore the difficulty for hatemongers like McAuliff in their belligerant appeal to arms, their kindle-the-torch-of-war crusade to arouse hatred towards a President, not only wildly popular, but highly esteemed, highly regarded, whose plain, down-home, down-to-earthness humility has roused the favor of folks from all walks of life.

President Bush connects with Americans, his rapport with the people transcends party, race, ethnicity, gender -- even religion. The chemistry is real, the esprit de corps bond is honest-to-goodness. Despite the media/Democrat campaign to batter the President to pieces, to stir up dissension, to sow divisions in the camp, the public today is more resolved, more determined than ever to win the War on Terror.

Given their failure, will the media beat a retreat, bite the dust and draw in their horns?

With elections just around the corner, not likely.

But, from these polls, one thing has grown abundantly clear: The media's ability to bring down a President is vastly over-rated.

Anyway, that's....

My two cents...
"JohnHuang2"


19 posted on 07/12/2002 7:24:23 AM PDT by JohnHuang2
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JohnHuang2 ..... Congratulations on being in today's spotlight. Every Friday, I check our Rally thread and am pleased to see that you have visited us with your ping list. Thank you for all you do for FReeRepublic.

Billie ...... Thank you for another fine thread. I won't be around much later today. Tonight's rally is keeping us busy.

20 posted on 07/12/2002 7:24:58 AM PDT by JustAmy
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