A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day 08-20-02

Billie

[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:  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.

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

                     

New York, New York!
Like the rest of you, I'm "Getting to Know You", more of you, better every day. Today we shine the on firebrand, a native of East Orange, N.J., who has lived in Manhattan since her college years. She first became political in 1992 because of neighborhood events, and in '94, switched from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party. Firebrand is presently a local GOP leader and is also active in GOP clubs around town.

firebrand
FReeper since 02-27-00

Firebrand has a high profile job as an editor of conservative material and prefers not to have her photograph published. Since she joined FR in February of 2000, she has become more than just a passive FReeper, and her list of accomplishments and activities include the following:

• Chapter Executive of the Tri-State Chapter
• (Prior to becoming the Chapter Executive, she was the New York City Group Leader);
• Editor of the Clinton Legacy Cookbook;
• Organizer of the Bush rallies in Times Square and practically every other rally and protest FR has held in New York City.

A few words about firebrand shared with me by another FReeper:

"She organized the Freeps in Times Square to call on Al Gore and LIEberman to give it up in late November 2000 and December 2000.  She was at the UN Freep, I think, the Mexican Embassy, the one where the globalists marched, we sang patriotic songs and the Cops loved us, extended our permits for unlimited time! Rudy in Newburgh, too, she was there when Rudy shook all our hands and posed for pictures with us, Kathryn Prudhomme in front of Hillary's campaign headquarters in NYC...." ~~ Race Bannon

I always enjoy seeing some of the threads linked on a FReeper's Profile Page. Firebrand has a variety of topics on hers, with such names as: Non-War On Terror; Best Memories of Favorite FR Posters No Longer Posting; Campaign Finance Revision Act; Combatting Christianity; Disrupting on FR; Democrats Mess With Texas But Run Risk of Going Too Far; Global Warming: Scientists Unravel Whodunnit; FreeRepublic.com Makes Page Six of NY Post; just to name a few.

Thanks, Firebrand!
You're One of FR's Finest!

THIS WEEK'S THREADS

08-19-02 Profile Pages #2

[Billie]

Morning, Aqua!

[Billie]

LOL! Never know about that wolf! (surely he'll have sense enough to turn it around before he burns his mouth!)

[Pippin]

I met her a month or so ago when I started posting on ATRW.

She's one of the first people to welcome me over there. Her and several others, including Kayak,Lorena,Northern Yankee, among others. They're a great group of freepers.

[Billie]

LOL! How funny! Thanks, Chadsworth!

[lodwick]

Black & Tan cutie

[LisaFab]

Great! Thank you for all your fine work (art and otherwise) you do for FR.

[WVNan]

Good day to you Billie. I'll try to catch up.

[Mudboy Slim]

"Never know about that wolf!"

I'm wondering if we really oughtta have set him loose to prey upon all them trustin' midwesterners, all the while spittin' ashes and salvin' lip burns...take it from one who's had the pleasure...it ain't kewl, and we all know that's all our FRiend from St. Louis really cares about...LOL!!

FReegards...MUD

[JustAmy]

Nan, Thank you for this adorable kitten. She will go on my profile page!

[Mudboy Slim]

That's a cutie...our German Shepard died last December and we're still deciding what kind of dog to get next. Meanwhile, my kids have adopted two cats and a little pug from accross the street...LOL!! I really want a chocolate lab, but the Missuz wants one of these little toy dogs. I reckon we'll just take the kids to the Shelter and let them make the call.

FReegards...MUD

[dutchess]

firebrand. Congratulations. You are certainly well deserving of this honor. I, like many other freepers, enjoyed following your and the tristate freeper activities during the election. Keep up the good fight!

Billie. Great job on today's spotlight. Also, wanted to let you know that my dad was very touched to be included on your veteran's wall. For a long time my folks thought FR was just a bunch of right wing "whacos" complaining about the liberals (they're lifelong democrats). Sites like this have helped them understand the love and pride we feel for our country and military and how much we cherish our freedom.

daisyscarlett. Was so busy settling in yesterday didn't have a chance to visit. Will head to yesterdays spotlight after work!

Have a great day all!

[WVNan]

It my priviledge to salute you, firebrand.

[WVNan]

I forgot to say,"CLICK ON THE FLAG"

[nutmeg]

Special thanks to you and zelig, too, who have to travel from the north country to attend freeps and other political activities in NYC.

I know at times it's difficult for us to get to the city, but it's always a pleasure to get together with you and other Tri-State FReepers. Well worth the drive! We're looking forward to seeing you again soon. :-)

nutmeg & zelig

[WVNan]

Hi neighbor. Great to have a fellow Freeper next door.

[nutmeg]

Afternoon BTTT!

[WVNan]

You are welcome Amy. Well, just as I thought I would have time to play, I get called away. Later all.

[lodwick]

Tough duty with the shep. The best dog we've ever had was a German Shepherd who found us. No matter the size, you won't go wrong with a pound or 'rescued' animal - they are so grateful for a good home. Have you done a google search for say lab rescue dogs? Or whatever breed you're considering? There's a ton of poochies looking for help out there.

Good luck with it.

[JustAmy]

I don't know if you have this, but thank you for the gifs from yesterday.

[Mama_Bear]

It is a pleasure meeting you, Firebrand. I hope you enjoy your day in the spotlight.