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!

THIS WEEK'S THREADS

09-03-02 Diver Dave
09-04-02 Alamo Girl

[Pippin]

Good evening, Meekie!

[Pippin]

Valerie takes some wonderful photos!

[Billie]

You've missed your PINGS?! Is that why you haven't been here for a couple of days?! Are we going to have to make you our ping-a-ling No. 3 and make sure you get a special one? :)

[Excuse_My_Bellicosity]

Love you, Billie!

From Navy Newsstand:

All Ships to Fly First Navy Jack During War on Terrorism
Story number: NNS020822-18
Release date: 9/5/2002 11:20:00 AM

From the Navy News Service

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Gordon R. England, has ordered all U.S. Navy ships to fly the First Navy Jack in place of the Union Jack for the duration of the global war on terrorism.

The First Navy Jack, which is commonly known as the "Don't Tread On Me" flag because of the motto which appears on it, consists of a moving rattlesnake on a field of 13 horizontal red and white stripes.

From 1975-76, the First Navy Jack was flown by all Navy ships in the fleet for only the second time since the American Revolution as a historical reminder of country's Bicenntenial celebration. Then, in 1977, the Secretary directed that only the oldest active ship in commission would have the honor of flying the Jack. Today, that honor that belongs to USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63), which was commissioned April 29, 1961.

All Navy ships and craft authorized to fly the First Navy Jack will receive four flags each through a special distribution. For deployed ships, the flags have already been mailed to the appropriate Fleet Post Office address. Flags have been hand delivered by representatives of Navy Supply Systems Command's (NAVSUP) Logistics Support Centers to all other ships starting Aug. 30. Deliveries are expected to be completed by the second week of September.

To view SECNAVINST 10520.6 authorizing display of the First Navy Jack during the global war on terrorism, go to http://neds.nebt.daps.mil/Directives/10520_6.pdf.

For more Navy news updated around the clock, visit the Navy NewsStand at www.news.navy.mil.

[WVNan]

Wow! I'm being showered with angels! Thank you Billie! Profile page.

[MeekOneGOP]

Howdy, Clara !

Billie: LOL! Nah! I don't need a special ping, LOL! Somehow I overlooked it. I've been busy and a bit distracted the last couple of days. If my Dad comes up to my place tomorrow, I may be distracted again helping him with a little project for an upcoming family reunion later this month. The dust should settle back to normal soon, I think!

[gwmoore]

Very guilty (Hangs head in shame) ROTFL!!!
Greg

[Billie]

Very interesting about the "Don't Treat On Me" flags - I'm glad you posted the information here.

And goodness, the first thing you said was awfully sweet. :)

[Pippin]

Sorry I missed you earlier!

[WVNan]

Sorry, I had to leave for a while. Now where were we?

[Pippin]

Hi, Billie!

I can't beleave we're on at the same time!

[Excuse_My_Bellicosity]

Thanks, I've been feeling pretty happy since I found out that the Navy has been ordered to begin flying the Gadsden Flag, and your greeting is great, too!

[Pippin]

Hi, Nan!

how was your day?

[The Mayor]

'Cause when you're smiling......

the whole world smiles with you. :)

Are you smiling yet?

I'm Smilin : )

[Pippin]

hi, EMB!

Nice to meet you!

[Aquamarine]

If I'm kinky then Billie must be too cause she showed me how to do all that.
I hope you get out of your missionary position soon and post us a sunset wav. :)

[Excuse_My_Bellicosity]

Hey, doing good and I hope you are too.

[lodwick]

Belated thanks for the charmin' coffee server - she's good.

Billie - I'll be serving up more and more reminders of what we are about and what we are fighting against, as our one year anniversary draws nearer each day. America - Bless and thank God. And Let's Roll.

[Pippin]

Thank You!

I'm doing fine!

[Billie]

LOL! You're always showering the rest of us! I saw Lori's angel after I'd 'sent' my post to you - it's really beautiful! I didn't know she did that too. (or, as it turned out, I did it, too!) LOL!