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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day 07-24-02
Billie

Posted on 07/24/2002 6:19:17 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.





                     









We know SHE is!  It's written in her name!



ru4Liberty

Can you believe this is a Driver's License Photo?  Nobody looks that good on their Driver's License!  :)  This Texan found FR in August of 1998, but her FR birthday is November 13, 1998, as she posted under a different name for a few months before changing to ru4Liberty.


"The government that can do everything for you
is the same government that can do anything to you."

This quote is prominently displayed on ru's profile page, and as might be expected with a screen name like hers, some links to threads found on her page have such titles as:

  • When Guns Are Banned
  • The Republic Died This Year
  • A Profile Worth Reading (Must Read)
  • 24 Hour Prayer for Election Monday
  • As a Public Service...The U.S. Constitution
  • Counterfeit America, An Imitation of Freedom

However, those who know ru well know she's not all seriousness;   you can also find such topics as "FReeper Humor. Good Stuff", and she is absolutely foolish over this adorable little bundle of fluff named Chelsey, who has her wrapped around her little painted pink toenails. :)



ru4Liberty and Chelsey,
Thank You For Being Today's FR's Finest!








THIS WEEK'S THREADS

07-15-02 Phil V.
07-16-02 MtnGrl


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events; Political Humor/Cartoons
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To: Auntbee
;-) It's easy to be nice with no dim/libs around.

Prime example of dim/lib wanker - possibly the primest of all examples. I don't trust people who have attached ear lobes - someone told me long ago that these folks must be watched very closely - something about the possiblity of satanic affiliation, or maybe it was only demonic possession.

Or was it terminal stupidity?

41 posted on 07/24/2002 9:29:46 AM PDT by lodwick
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To: Billie
Hi, Billie! I'm here! Had a t-storm last night and computer problems last night. so i couldn't get online.
42 posted on 07/24/2002 9:29:56 AM PDT by Pippin
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To: lodwick
All of the above.
43 posted on 07/24/2002 9:31:32 AM PDT by Auntbee
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To: lodwick
UGH! Lodwick! Why'd you post that disgusting person's pic?
44 posted on 07/24/2002 9:35:30 AM PDT by Pippin
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To: ru4liberty
Morning, Lib.
Happy day to you!
Congratulations! : )

&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&


Louie : )

45 posted on 07/24/2002 9:44:01 AM PDT by ST.LOUIE1
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To: Billie
Morning, Billie!

Very nice post! Excellent choice! : )

46 posted on 07/24/2002 9:46:17 AM PDT by ST.LOUIE1
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To: Mama_Bear
Hi Fuzzy!

Domania is back! Just got my graphic for 'ru' posted. : )

47 posted on 07/24/2002 9:49:29 AM PDT by ST.LOUIE1
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To: JustAmy
RE: #35

Coooool!

Is that you calling me? : )

Hi, Justy! : )

48 posted on 07/24/2002 9:55:08 AM PDT by ST.LOUIE1
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To: Auntbee; Billie; ClaraSuzanne; ST.LOUIE1; Mama_Bear; daisyscarlett

49 posted on 07/24/2002 9:55:18 AM PDT by JustAmy
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To: ClaraSuzanne
Hi Clara. Think of it as your booster shot against liberalism. ;-)
50 posted on 07/24/2002 9:56:09 AM PDT by lodwick
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To: lodwick
Oh, I see! Immunization time! LOL!
51 posted on 07/24/2002 9:58:05 AM PDT by Pippin
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To: ST.LOUIE1
Howdy, Louie!
52 posted on 07/24/2002 9:58:44 AM PDT by Pippin
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To: JustAmy
That's what I needed last night, Amy!
53 posted on 07/24/2002 9:59:24 AM PDT by Pippin
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To: ST.LOUIE1
Is that you calling me?"

I thought that may be the only way to get you over here. (I saw you checking out all those dolls. LOL) Oh no .... I did it again.

54 posted on 07/24/2002 10:02:55 AM PDT by JustAmy
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To: JustAmy
LOL!!
55 posted on 07/24/2002 10:04:46 AM PDT by ST.LOUIE1
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To: ClaraSuzanne
Howdy back, Clara!

Good to see you! : )

Now get back to work! LOL

56 posted on 07/24/2002 10:07:21 AM PDT by ST.LOUIE1
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To: JustAmy
Is that you calling me?"

I thought that may be the only way to get you over here.

(I saw you checking out all those dolls. LOL)

Hah! The REAL dolls are HERE!. : )

Oh no .... I did it again.

You sure did! : (

Hey, you're a cute little wolfette. : )

57 posted on 07/24/2002 10:14:44 AM PDT by ST.LOUIE1
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To: Billie
Blush!

Thank you so much for such a nice write-up! It's especially nice to see my little formerly homeless Chelsey being featured so prominently! We rescued each other almost 14 years ago, and we're living happily ever after.

One small correction, though... we do NOT do nail polish on the dog!

58 posted on 07/24/2002 10:27:52 AM PDT by ru4liberty
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To: ST.LOUIE1
"You sure did!"

I have a new rule ...... after previewing a post, go have a cup of coffee and wait 10 minutes before hitting post. Do you think that will keep me out of trouble?

59 posted on 07/24/2002 10:32:50 AM PDT by JustAmy
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To: ST.LOUIE1; Mixer; Deb; admiralsn; 1bigdictator; kitkat; goodieD; McLynnan; Auntbee
Our Amazing Century

The year is 1902, one hundred years ago ... what a difference a century makes.

The average life expectancy in the US was forty-seven.

Only 14 Percent of the homes in the US had a bathtub.

Only 8 percent of the homes had a telephone.

A three-minute call from Denver to New York City cost eleven dollars.

There were only 8,000 cars in the US and only 144 miles of paved roads.

The maximum speed limit in most cities was 10 mph.

Alabama, Mississippi, Iowa, and Tennessee were each more heavily populated than California. With a mere 1.4 million residents, California was only the 21st most populous state in the Union.

The tallest structure in the world was the Eiffel Tower.

The average wage in the US was 22 cents an hour. The average US worker made between $200 and $400 per year.

A competent accountant could expect to earn $2000 per year, a dentist $2,500 per year, a veterinarian between $1,500 and $4,000 per year, and mechanical engineer about $5,000 per year.

More than 95 percent of all births in the US took place at home.

Ninety percent of all US physicians had no college education.
Instead, they attended medical schools, many of which were condemned in the press and by the government as "substandard."

Sugar cost four cents a pound. Eggs were fourteen cents a dozen.

Most women only washed their hair once a month and used borax or egg yolks for shampoo.

Canada passed a law prohibiting poor people from entering the country for any reason.

The five leading causes of death in the US were:

1. Pneumonia and influenza
2. Tuberculosis
3. Diarrhea
4. Heart disease
5. Stroke
The population of Las Vegas, Nevada was 30.

Crossword puzzles, canned beer, and iced tea hadn't been invented.

There was no Mother's Day nor Father's Day.

One in ten US adults couldn't read or write. Only 6 percent of all Americans had graduated from high school.

Marijuana, heroin, and morphine were all available over the counter at corner drugstores. According to one pharmacist, "Heroin clears the complexion, gives buoyancy to the mind, regulates the stomach and the bowels, and is, in fact, a perfect guardian of health."

Eighteen percent of households in the US had at least one full-time servant or domestic.

There were only about 230 reported murders in the entire US.


60 posted on 07/24/2002 10:35:28 AM PDT by whoever
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