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]

Thanks for fixing the link to Firebrand's profile page - I looked to see what I had done - got carried away one too many times with this thing: "/"! Shoot! I didn't check the link 'cause I just knew I had it right!

[Billie]

Thanks, Blessed, I'm glad that you use your limited time online in the morning to make this a stopping place! Always nice to hear, and I'm sure our featured FReepers like to know that, too!

[Billie]

So nice to see you every day, cheering for today's FReeper! I was a little worried at first about not having a photo - am so glad that Race came through with some rally pics!

[Billie]

LOL! I didn't know it either until I started this tribute to 'her'! I actually thought by the screenname that firebrand was a guy!

[Billie]

Thanks for another one of your gorgeous photographs, Valerie! Those are zinnias, right?! Pretty and colorful, but they don't have a wonderful fragrance, if I remember!

[Mudboy Slim]

"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

WOW, Firebrand, them there's some pretty impressive credential fer the FReeper's Finest Award!! Enjoy YOUR day, you've certainly earned it, my FRiend!!

FReegards...MUD

[Billie]

Wonderful news about goodieD's husband - thank you for reporting it with the link!

[Billie]

That's great news, ohio! Remember what we talked about earlier? Wouldn't you like for that to be a feature here? Freepmail!

[Billie]

Oh my gosh, JL! You've done it with this sunrise. It's the most beautiful but the most heartbreaking sunrise photo you've posted.

[JustAmy]

Congratulations on being todays featured freeper.
Keep up the good work!

[Billie]

Good morning, Dave. Thanks for always offering your most sincere congratulations to each and every FReeper we've featured. You're an FR Finest yourself!

[Billie]

Outstanding again, Carolina! And a signature logo to be proud of!

[Fred Mertz]

Way to go firebrand!

Thanks for the great thread Billie, you have FReepmail.

[JustAmy]

[Billie]

Hi, watts - thanks for the Good Morning bump! Always like to see you here!

[Billie]

"The biggest barrier to freedom is ignorance in a position of authority.".......Raymond Howard Beach

Good morning, Temple. Thank you for that thought!

[Billie]

Hi, Mud! Thanks for coming! Here's your coffee! (Compliments of The Mayor, who left the fixin's with us to have when he has to leave too early to bring it himself!

[Freedom'sWorthIt]

Lodwick - that is an absolutely beautiful picture - thank you! Stainless Banner - yes re: GoodieD's hubby's recovery from the horrible motorcycle accident - many prayers continue to be needed there but God be praised for the healing so far!! A miracle right there!

All - more later to honor NY's Firebrand - what an inspiration she is! Thank you Firebrand for your courage and your leadership and for "seeing the light"!

[LadyX]

Good morning, all!

Firebrand, you exemplify Americans who make a difference!!
I so appreciate getting to know other Freepers on this thread,
so heartening to know how many conservative, God and freedom loving persons there are.

[Billie]

Hi, Amy - what a cheery bouquet - lots of color and old-fashioned arrangement!