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A Few of Fr's Finest...Every Day....01-30-03...Our Union is Strong"
JohnHuang2;Billie;Dutchess
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Posted on 01/29/2003 9:59:46 PM PST by dutchess
A Few of FR's Finest..... ......Every Day
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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: Logos, SwedeGirl's hubby, Neil E Wright, FallGuy, 1John, Sneakypete MIDDLE: T'wit, COB1, LadyX, Dick Bachert, 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub BOTTOM: YankeeinSC, Delta21, JoeSixPack1
TOP: Bosniajmc, AFVetGal, Archy, A Navy Vet MIDDLE: 4TheFlag, Aeronaut, 68Grunt, Xinga BOTTOM: Codger, AAABest, Clinton's A Liar, Duke809, dcwusmc
TOP: mc5cents, Norb2569, LBGA's son, VanJenerette MIDDLE: Jim Robinson, KJenerette, davidosborne, KG9Kid BOTTOM: gwmoore, Equality7-2521, SAMWolf
TOP: porgygirl, Phil V., MudPuppy, NorCoGOP MIDDLE: RaceBannon, OneidaM, rdb3, jwTexian BOTTOM: USMC Vet, TheMayor, Vineyard, rhododogma
We now have eleven groups of veterans/active military; we will post each group of three or four twice a week, with thumbnail/links of the remaining seven or eight groups on each thread. Click on any of the thumbnails below to see the group full-size.
GROUP 5A: TOP: spectr17, RightOnline, SERE_Doc, Tet68. MIDDLE: FutureSnakeEater, RightOnline's wife, CIApilot, Clamper1797. BOTTOM: usmcobra, onedoug, DiverDave, Joe6-pack.
GROUP 6A: 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.
GROUP 7A: 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.
GROUP 8A: 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.
GROUP 9A: 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.
GROUP 10A: TOP: dakine's wife, MeeknMing's dad, Auntbee's nephew, MilitiaMan7, AlasBabylon. BOTTOM: Joe Brower, Temple Owl, Temple Owl's wife, dutchess' dad, Aomagrat.
GROUP 11A: TOP: ladtx #2 son; DiverDave's twin Don; petuniasevan and husband poorman; Mustard; ladtx #1 son. BOTTOM: AlamoGirl's brother Floyd; AG's dad; AG's brother Jim (inset); WVNan's husband; ladtx' Aunt Eva.
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President Bush:
"Americans are a free people, who know that freedom is the right of every person and the future of every nation. The liberty we prize is not America's gift to the world, it is God s gift to humanity."
"Our Union Is Strong"
by JohnHuang2
Some speeches are merely adequate to the task -- a memorable line here or there, maybe, but, beyond that, not much. Other speeches standout as above average caliber, those that rise to the occasion and beyond, marked by defining lines and phrases of exceptional quality and brilliance which won't easily be forgotten.
But the words and performance from the well of the House Chamber this week went beyond merely adequate or sufficient -- beyond merely *above par*, or superior, even.
Transcending expectations even of the President's staunchest supporters, what we saw and heard tonight was a vaulting tour-de-force of unparalleled splendor, unriveled clarity and authority, a sweeping political magnum opus of watershed dimensions, a torrent of passion and conviction, certitude and hope only a confident leader with vision and clearness could deliver convincingly.
This was more than a speech, more than a lively pageantry of elegant words, which, however kindling and inspiring at the moment, the spur fades swiftly, leaving no deep or lasting mark, no thrust over the grander human narrative, the course of history itself.
By contrast, this State of the Union Address, Bush's second, will be remembered not merely for choice phrases, polished words or classy lines, but as a momentous, rousing call to history, a crucial and decisive fork-in-the-road for the nation.
As a leader, Bush is exemplary, a man of unshaken faith, steely instincts, unflinching resolve and purpose, yet shrewdly circumspect and judicious, careful to weigh repercussions from policy well ahead of the pack, a knack which drives Democrat foes -- bewildered, baffled, befuddled -- up the wall in frustration. The number of times political rivals have mis-underestimated el hombre de Tejas could, quite literally, fill whole libraries.
Indeed, leading-up to tonight's address, the mis-underestimators, true to form, were at it again, describing the President as 'adrift', 'flagging', 'lethargic', 'on defense', 'under pressure', needing urgently to 'reassure' a skeptical public increasingly 'doubtful' of his leadership. The flurry of dour assessments seemed stubbornly immune to facts -- pre-SOTU polls showed overwhelming majorities giving Bush extraordinary high marks on leadership, management, decisiveness, vision and ability to make tough decisions. But implacable Bush-haters -- Washington Post "reporter" Dana Milbank springs to mind -- will not be deterred by mere facts.
So acute was the media desperation over the President's seemingly bullet-proof popularity that celebration greeted a recent Gallup survey pegging job approval at 58% in January, a 'devastation' 'collapse', a 'catastrophic' 'tumble' from December's 61%. The much-heralded 'collapse, never mind, fell well within the poll's margin of sampling error. Oh, facts are such stubborn things!
Another Bush trademark that sticks in liberal craws: A frank, straightforward honesty, a candid, down-to-earth genuineness and reserve rare in politicians, endearing traits which, much to elite chargin, has won him the trust and confidence of Americans across party lines -- a mystic bond defying all precedence.
Bush, his beliefs and personal strengths deeply rooted in experience, his values and virtues the outgrowth of a life rich in vicissitudes -- twists and turns, tests and challenges -- brings to the Presidency a soundness of judgment and horse-sense, a level of wisdom and insight, far beyond Bush's years in politics.
George W. Bush is living testament to the fact that, in a leader, Character Counts most of all.
Bush enters the 2nd half of his term unequivocally in total command of the stage, the agenda and issues framed primarily on his terms, a crippled opposition mired in muddle, floundering after stinging defeat at the polls last November.
Across the full range of issues, Bush spoke with ringing clarity and eloquence, a crispness and energy as only he can deliver, building his case forcefully, girding the nation for possible war.
Projecting from the dais tonight, a portrait of strength, triumph, resilience, confidence, hope -- defining traits ingrained in each of us, the things which make us uniquely American.
President Bush: "In all these days of promise and days of reckoning, we can be confident. In a whirlwind of change, and hope, and peril, our faith is sure, our resolve is firm, and our union is strong."
Never has a President embodied the mettle and grit, courage and verve, sparkle and spirit, compassion and optimism of America and her people quite like George W. Bush.
Bottom line? What we heard this week was history-making, galvanizing, visionary -- greatness befitting a great leader.
Great job, Mr. President.
Anyway, that's...
My two cents..
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To: Billie
Billie, once a month I engage in product auctions that originate in Taipei and Malaysia ... and I sell them to customers here and in Amsterdam and London. It's a B2B thing, it's fun, but I have to stay awake for 30 hours or so to get stuff from A to B. It's a weird deal, but FR is my night lite.
I've got a vendor from Kuala Lumpur "What's wrong Tom Man, you sleep? Or real cheap? Buy now, I'm hungry my wife has dinner." LOL Great stuff.
To: Diver Dave; WVNan; jwfiv; dutchess
"Hope you two learned something from your 'time-out' last night. :) Wish I had caught your pings before lights out on the east coast." LOL - We certainly were having a good time, on a roll, scrambling to find graphics to illustrate our barbs and observations.
No warning for your surprise gif!!
I sat there laughing for at least ten minutes, Dave..:))
Wish you'd stayed for the follow-up, too.
Nan and I and jwfiv were in high gear, and havin' harmless fun.
Sometimes when it is quiet in there, Nan and I are kinda sides of the same coin, 'sisters,' and all; and we drew poor unsuspecting jw into the 'fray.'
More than held his own, he did! LOL
It can - as you witnessed - become a combination of Romper Room and Outer Limits.
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01/30/2003 4:15:40 PM PST
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LadyX
To: Diver Dave; WVNan; jwfiv; dutchess
"Hope you two learned something from your 'time-out' last night. :) Wish I had caught your pings before lights out on the east coast." LOL - We certainly were having a good time, on a roll, scrambling to find graphics to illustrate our barbs and observations.
No warning for your surprise gif!!
I sat there laughing for at least ten minutes, Dave..:))
Wish you'd stayed for the follow-up, too.
Nan and I and jwfiv were in high gear, and havin' harmless fun.
Sometimes when it is quiet in there, Nan and I are kinda sides of the same coin, 'sisters,' and all; and we drew poor unsuspecting jw into the 'fray.'
More than held his own, he did! LOL
It can - as you witnessed - become a combination of Romper Room and Outer Limits.
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posted on
01/30/2003 4:21:56 PM PST
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LadyX
To: LadyX
A cross between Romper Room and Outer LImits....)...now that sounds like the place to be...for a good doo-bee like me.
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01/30/2003 4:25:07 PM PST
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jwfiv
To: Aquamarine
Such a beautiful view, Aqua, and Twilight Time and the Platters transport me back down Memory Lane......sigh.....
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01/30/2003 4:33:42 PM PST
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LadyX
To: dutchess
Please send me the new montage with Senator Herman Munster in it when it is ready.
I have a few very wicked ideas.
BTW, he will not run for President.
I have been watching him for years.
His only chance in 2004 is if the War goes bad for us.
2008 has been conceded to be the prize for the Hillary Beast.
Herman Munster would never give up his Senate seat.
He cannot run (unless the Law is changed.) in Massachusetts for both Offices in 2008. (That is why he looked so pissed off.)
He will fold his hand way before he can be allowed to look like a Loser.
I would so kick his butt in a game of Poker!
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posted on
01/30/2003 4:36:45 PM PST
by
Radix
(I could be wrong, but I am usually Right!)
To: Radix
What is the rumor and innuendo behind the media assumption that John Kerry is handsome? Chris Matthews and Howard Fineman talked about that last night. I'm no expert, but .... I don't see it.
If he had a goatee, he'd be the slacker on "Scooby Doo". His face needs an adjustment on the vertical control knob.
To: Pippin
{{{{{{{{{{Pippin}}}}}}}}}
So sorry I missed you this morning!
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posted on
01/30/2003 4:54:52 PM PST
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dansangel
(God Bless President Bush - God Bless America!)
To: Radix
Hey, Hannity feels he gets unfairly busted here, so I want to offer him an ice-breaking opening for his next John Kerry interview:
"Senator Kerry, thank you for being here. Why the long face?"
To: MeeknMing; LadyX
Seeing both of you each day does a soul good!
{{{{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}}} to both of you!
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01/30/2003 4:56:21 PM PST
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dansangel
(God Bless President Bush - God Bless America!)
To: WVNan
Thank-you, dear Nan, for that extra-cute sprite blowing kisses! I absolutely love it!
{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}} and {{{{{{{{{{{smoochies}}}}}}}}} back at ya! (Share some with Jack, OK?)
:-)
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01/30/2003 5:00:16 PM PST
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dansangel
(God Bless President Bush - God Bless America!)
To: Billie
Good afternoon, my dear sistah dansy - hope you are having a good day.Hangin' in there, Billie. Getting some extracurricular FReeping in when I can. Military prayer list has been updated!
{{{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}}
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01/30/2003 5:02:52 PM PST
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dansangel
(God Bless President Bush - God Bless America!)
To: dansangel; ST.LOUIE1; dutchess
Kasparov loses against the machine today, in the ongoing man v. machine chess battle! The score is now 1.5 to 1.5. The previous, second game was a draw -- but an exciting one! -- where at move 22 Kasparov sacrificed a rook for a bishop and nearly came away with the win.
Just thought you should know, chess fans!! {{{Louie}}}
To: FreeTheHostages
Does the machine "learn" as it goes along? Those types of programs are darned hard to beat.
{{{{{{{{FTH}}}}}}}}}}}
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01/30/2003 5:32:53 PM PST
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dansangel
(God Bless President Bush - God Bless America!)
To: dansangel
The computer is the world champion for microchips. So it's strategy is set and programmed. It's programmers have learned from the past -- indeed they have lots of "book" programmed into it -- but it's not artifically intelligent in terms of learning as the tournament goes on.
To: dansangel
oops! nearly forgot!
{{{{{Sistah!}}}}}
To: LadyX
I'm back sistah. Was beginning to get worried. Hubby's computer is down with a nasty virus which has basically destroyed his computer. Son came over to operate on it. For awhile there my puter went down too. Thankfully he got mine back up, even though it is networked from hubby's. Thing is, hubby got a new computer recently and son had not gotten around to installing a firewall on it. That will teach him to procrastinate. Now he has to wipe the thing clean and reinstall everything. I have Norton which protected my machine. Anyway, I'm baaaaak....
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01/30/2003 5:52:37 PM PST
by
WVNan
(Tomorrow's another day)
To: ArneFufkin
If carrots are so good for my eyes, how come I see so many dead rabbits on the highways?
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01/30/2003 5:54:25 PM PST
by
WVNan
(Tomorrow's another day)
To: LadyX; WVNan; dutchess; Diver Dave; Aquamarine; Pippin; Billie; dansangel; daisyscarlett; ...
Romper Room and The Outer LImitsPlenty of elbow room and fleeting minutes
Waving to each other as we skate
through cyberspace while the hours are late.
So sorry, can't resist just one more little verse.
Wishing all you Freepers a fine day behind you, and sweet dreams ahead.
God blesses America.
All al-gueda types must die.
Let's roll.
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01/30/2003 5:54:38 PM PST
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jwfiv
To: ArneFufkin
Your reply #169 is a real hoot...great stuff and very clear...I agree all the way through.
I gotta tell ya, I have many favorite and very derisive terms for Sen. Pig Kennedy, but your 'Vehicular Homicide Boy' immediately jumps to the top of the list...cracks me up...now, my second fave is "Captain of the S.S. Oldsmobile".
Cheers to you, ArneFufkin...and, thanks for cheering me up.
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01/30/2003 6:06:23 PM PST
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jwfiv
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