A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day 09-05-02

Dansangel and 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

                     

Making Liberty her Mission at FRee Republic

Libertina

By dansangel

Libertina is a very energetic FReeper who just (lucky for us) happened upon Free Republic. She signed up on 11-18-2000 and the rest, as they say, is history. Perusing her profile page, one finds several links to threads she has posted describing activism and subjects of passionate interest. Her latest rant is a thread she posted on Aug. 28 that can be found here:

"A Simple Word Like Violence"

Libertina has a wonderfully animated style of writing that she used in submitting information about herself to A Few Of FR’s Finest. There is no way that I could improve upon what she wrote. So, it is with great pride, I present "Libertina in Her Own Words."

Washington
Puget Sound Chapter Leader
Libertina

For 10 years I lived in Asia. I was working for a foreign embassy (de facto) when their government back home fell in a bloodless coup - very intense. I was in Asia when China staged live military “games” and Clinton sent in US carriers to protect us - (he lied). I was still there while he sold sensitive missile technology, pilfered Republican’s FBI files and defiled the White House. Overseas news was CNN. (In other words, I heard nothing)

Returning home a few months before the election I was shocked to find that Republican was a dirty word, Boy Scouts were a hate group, and NAMBLA was operating in full public view. It was an outrage.

FR was found by Providence when I surfed message boards and someone mentioned “Free Republic.” By that evening I had found my cyber home. A week later I registered and posted my first reply. (Heady days! LOL) Surrounded by brilliant, constitution-reading, politically astute Freepers - it was education time.

A couple of weeks later I boldly posted a rally thread (LOL). Luckily, some people showed up: Big Ern, Vicki and other PS (Puget Sound) Chapter FReepers. (Puget Sound ***rocks!***) In December, I gathered with hundreds of patriots on the Court House steps in Seattle - and found myself on stage speaking.

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Puget Sound Chapter FReeping the CReep in 2002
when Clinton came to Seattle. We DID make the news. hehehe

Now, more than a year later, the Puget Sound Chapter continues activities including a Shoot, potlucks with Billthedrill’s homebrew, FReep of the Creep in Seattle, Freep of the MMMs, and our National Gun Purchase Day on July 9th. NGPD is Big Ern’s brainchild to respond to the UN’s “Gun Destruction Day.” After contacting shops and clubs, the event went national as stores advertised specials during the week and 2nd Amendment lovers took advantage of discounts to buy more guns! (And, we could relay the statistics to the UN - hehehe.)

Of course, there was that challenging COSCO Freep (we were going to be on the Hannity & Colmes Show) where President Bush SAVED us…LOL. The night before our rally, GW secured the release of our service personnel from China. Most Americans stayed home to watch this play out on FOX NEWS, but I stubbornly trudged down to our site with a friend to protest. When the port guard discovered I was on the property, he unceremoniously threw my little Freeper behind right off the premises! Could have been ugly! Thanks GW!

The Puget Sound FR Chapter has been fortunate to have the supportive assistance of KVI radio host Kirby Wilbur announcing our community FReeps. Patriotic BUMP!

Upcoming: In September, my article “A Simple Word Like Violence” is being published in the WAC Gun News. It is an article about the increased linking of the word “violence” with “2nd Amendment” and how our kids are indoctrinated. (To preview, use the above link). And, I still run pistolwhipvideo.com.

I was honored to work a little on the FRiva Convention with Diotima, Bob J, and other awesome FReepers. IMHO, FR (& friends) is an impressive force against liberalism: gathering conservatives, launching activism projects, creating educational conferences…

Thanks Free Republic for providing such amazing refuge for patriots everywhere. ~~Libertina

And, thank-you Libertina, for being such an enthusiastic and active member of Free Republic! ~dansangel~

Libertina
One of FR's Finest!

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[Billie]

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, One Nation, Under God, Indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for All.

[Billie]

d'sangel, thank you so much for being one of our Guest Writer....again! Daisy and Mama_Bear and I appreciate so much the way you jump in and bring such fantastic profiles for all to read. It's such a pleasure working with you!

Libertina, thank you for all that you are and all that you do, for Liberty, and for FR, and for your enthusiastic support of others who have been featured here.

[Billie]

I can't believe I got this posted so EARLY!! I need coffee! Thanks, Mayor!

[Aeronaut]

Good morning Billie.

[Billie]

Good morning! I hardly know what it's like at this hour of the morning! Here's your coffee - know you don't like the china cup. :)

[Aeronaut]

Thank you ma'am, the coffee's mighty welcome.

[Joe Brower]

[Billie]

Hi, MM7 - you're not here yet, but I wanted you to see the Pledge graphic this morning - there are those two beautiful eagles you posted a few weeks ago - knew how wonderful they would look with a flag in the picture. Please feel free to use the new graphic anytime.

[dansangel]

Good Morning, Sunshine-Billie!

You caught me totally off-guard this morning. Thank-you for the compliment...it is truly my pleasure! (PS...did you see what I bought you on my shopping trip over the weekend? Post 298 from yesterday...)

Libertina: Enjoy your day to shine in the spotlight! It was my pleasure to work with you...your e-mails are as animated as your prose. I am so happy I got to "know" you!

{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}}} to all! I will try to pop in as much as I can without getting in trouble with my boss.

0~<);-)

[Billie]

Morning, Joe - I still post that one here sometimes! Love hearing John Wayne's voice. :)

[Billie]

You caught me totally off-guard this morning. Thank-you for the compliment...it is truly my pleasure!

I probably have caught everybody off guard this morning, posting the thread so early! LOL!

(PS...did you see what I bought you on my shopping trip over the weekend? Post 298 from yesterday...)

You mean these sweet, cuddly things?! :)

I missed a lot of yesterday's thread after lunch, but I'm going back and reading much of the later posts now! I thought I went back early enough in the thread, but apparently I missed this one! Thank you! I left and only went back to post the two animated gifs I 'fixed' for COB and Nan - saw MB's beautiful rose at the top of my Self-Search, and thanked her for that! Now I'm going to go see what ELSE I missed yesterday!

[Pippin]

GOOD MORNING, BILLIE

GOOD MORNING EVERYBODY!

[Mudboy Slim]

You make the most delightful coffee, ma'am...much obliged...MUD

[Billie]

Good morning, Miss Pippin.

[Pippin]

How are you today, Billie?

Libertina, Congratulations on being FR'S FINEST!!!

[Billie]

You make the most delightful coffee, ma'am...much obliged...MUD

My pleasure! Strong and Black! Makes you just wanna sing! :)

[Billie]

How are you today, Billie?

Very good - hope you are, too!

[Aquamarine]

Good morning Libertina, nice to meet you! Thank you for being such a Patriot, I love your screen name!

Click on the pic

[The Mayor]

Have a bagel with your coffee..

Miss you guys, God Bless America!

Have a great day!!

[Aeronaut]

Thanks Mr. Mayor, that will hit the spot.