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

[nutmeg]

And so many of us are really gonna miss YOU when you move, Black Agnes!
:-(

[Billie]

Morning, daisy! Thank you, and love the Calendar today, too!

[ohioWfan]

Freepmail back! Thanks, Billie!!

[nutmeg]

Now, WHERE IS FIREBRAND THIS MORNING?!

I know! C'mon, firebrand! LOL

[daisyscarlett]

Congratulations on being one of FR's Finest. You are very worthy. Thank you for all you do...and please, please keep on in your efforts against Hillary. She is such a danger to our country....

[Neets]

Way to go Firebrand!!! Way to GO!!!!

[daisyscarlett]

Good morning; thank you for the kind words, once again. You keep surprising us with new signatures...and they are all very cute...

[daisyscarlett]

What a wonderful sunrise...we need to save that for our 9/11 tribute. Great find.

[MeekOneGOP]

President Bush says......

Keep up the good work for the GOP, good FReeper!

[Oschisms]

Thanx for the ping, nutmeg!

Congrats, firebrand! Don't ever think that all your hard work goes unnoticed!

And treat yourself to an extra tipple tonight! You've earned it.

[LisaFab]

Thanks for the ping. It was great participating in various FReeps organized by Firebrand and the other great patriots of the NY & Tri-State chapters.

[Diver Dave]

Thanks for that, Billie. Some would agree :^)- some not :^(.

Oh well, Mom does. :^)))

[Black Agnes]

Good morning to you too! Only too glad to stop by. We all love firebrand BUNCHES up here! She's GrrrrEEAT! & keeps us all organized!

[stanz]

I can't let this opportunity escape without some kudos to a good friend, Firebrand. In addition to her huge list of accomplishments, Firebrand is a kind and caring person. I'm grateful to FR for bringing us together and allowing us the chance to exchange thoughts, discuss our personal takes on politics and just enjoy pleasant company.
Keep up the good work and to quote another famous personage from FR, Eagles UP, Firebrand.

[firebrand]

Finally made it!

Wow, Billie, what a tribute! I am so honored by all the comments on this thread. Thank you so much for doing these so that we can get to know one another better. God bless!

[firebrand]

Race, thank you for the photos. I wasn't at the upstate freeps, unfortunately. Those were some of the best anti-Hitlery efforts.

[lodwick]

That sunrise pic is so poignant - and so powerful. A lady on a cruise ship noticed how the morning sun was forming a cross of sunlight and recorded it for all time.

[The Thin Man]

Congratulations, firebrand. A very impressive list of accomplishments. Enjoy your day!

[firebrand]

Some might not agree with you, RedWing9! (Depends on your definition of "lady.")

We are looking forward to many powerful anti-Hillary freeps. Thanks for your support.

[The Thin Man]

Good morning, Billie. I'm so relieved that your grievous error with the profile page link was pointed out earlier. To have informed you myself would've certainly caused me great pain. :-)