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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....02-13-03...Make Whine, Not War!
JohnHuang2; Dutchess; Billie | JohnHuang2

Posted on 02/13/2003 5:51:38 AM PST by Billie




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.




                     









Make Whine, Not War!

by JohnHuang2
Eager to show just how loyal NATO allies they can be, France, Germany and Belgium Monday blocked NATO preparations to defend Turkey from Iraq attacks in the lead-up to possible military action to remove Saddam.

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In Washington, Defense Sec. Donald Rumsfeld announced that preparations will move ahead as planned, despite vociferous objections from unquestioningly loyal and trustworthy allies France, Germany and Belgium.
Turkey, fellow NATO member which borders Iraq, has requested anti-missile defenses, aerial surveillance and chem-bio dectection gear in the silly and preposterous belief that the Butcher-of-Baghdad, an uncompromising voice for human rights who's won outspoken praise for his life-long work from Cuba, Libya, France, Germany and North Korea, would jeopardize his status as the world's undisputed champion of humanity by raining down chemical and biological horrors on his neighbor to the north. In any event, Baghdad and U.S. Democrats maintain president Saddam has no such weapons, and even if he did, he'd never ever use them, even though he has, but he really didn't mean it, and Reagan made him do it -- anyway, *mistakes were made* and he's already apologized and promised never ever to do again . . . until he does. That is, unless provoked by bully Bush!

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"Nothing today justifies a war," declared brave French president Jacques Chirac in Paris Monday, visiting Russian president Vladimir Putin at his side. "Make whine not war!" he pleaded, whining.
Chirac, staunch U.S. ally who speaks for all of Europe (Helen Thomas and Hollywood actress Susan Sarandon say the 18 European countries pledging full support for Bush on Iraq aren't European enough) denounced U.S. aggression, again branding as ridiculous the notion that U.N. resolutions calling on Saddam to disarm mean Saddam should disarm and other some such nonsense.
Chirac defended his decision to block military aid to Turkey, asserting that Turkey, a Muslim country, isn't Muslim enough. "Iraq -- that's is an Arab country, therefore Iraq is more Muslim than Turkey, which is in Europe," he explained. Tempers flared after a reporter asked how he'd rate Iran, which is neither European nor Arab, but very Muslim. "That question, like cowboy Bush, is beneath me!" he belched, hissy fitting.
Chirac's biggest problem with Bush, of course, is that Bush doesn't sport a square mustache, doesn't raise his arm in salute and doesn't wear swastika arm bands.
To the French and the Democrats, war is the "worst possible outcome" because both know what that *outcome* would be: U.S. victory. In other words, the wrong side would prevail. To our very, very, very loyal "ally" France, U.S. victory in Baghdad is an unacceptable outcome; for very, very, very "patriotic" Dems trying to unseat Bush come '04, war without the hope of massive U.S. casualties is no hope at all, period.

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Meanwhile, chief U.N. weapons inspector Hans Blix emerged upbeat after a weekend of negotiations he insists were not negotiations with cronies of Saddam. Hans Blix called the negotiations "very substantial," while sidekick Mohamed ElBaradei, head of I.A.E.A, said he sensed a "change of heart" in Saddam as Iraqi officials forked over reams of documents with "VX nerve gas" and "Anthrax" scrawled on the covers. A closer examination, however, showed the documents to be mostly angry New York Times editorials opposing the removal of Saddam. The rest were copies of a recent National Press Club speech by Tommy Daschle and Nancy Pelosi, Saddam's patriotic image makers, who challenged bully Bush to show proof that president Saddam and Tariq Aziz are lying.
Despite Blix and ElBaradei's upbeat assessment, Saddam refused to relent on one point, namely, allow the use of American U-2 surveillance flights to aid inspections, a key U.S. demand. Late Monday, Saddam reversed course, acceding to U-2 overflights without conditions though on one condition: No 'no-fly-zone' air raids during U-2 surveillance flights.
Iraq, in a letter Monday to U.N. inspectors, promised even further cooperation, pledging legislation, as early as next week, making possession of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq illegal! Sara Brady, Chair of the Center To Prevent The Spread Of Weapons of Mass Destruction By Helping Rogue Genocidal Dictators Draft Legislation That We Know They'll Obey When Passed And Even If They Don't At Least We Stopped Bush's Blood-For-Oil War! (C.T.P.T.S.O.W.O.M.D.B.H.R.G.D.
D.L.T.W.K.T.O.W.P.A. E.I.T.D.A.L.W.S.B.B.F.O.W.) has offered help in drafting the landmark legislation.
"We will spare no effort in this war on Weapons of Mass Destruction," Saddam declared in a live televised address, reiterating, however, that Iraq possesses no such weapons. In a further blow to warmongers in Washington, senior Iraqi officials indicated the government will run full public service announcements (PSAs) as part of its campaign to rid Iraq of Weapons of Mass Destruction which it doesn't have. "Keep your brain healthy. Don't use Anthrax," warns one ad. "Botulism can close the door on your future," declares another. And in yet another ad, eggs are frying in a pan, as the announcer says, "This is your brain. This is your brain on VX nerve gas. Any questions?"
"How's that for an 'air campaign?'," mocked one senior Iraqi official.
Meanwhile, France and Germany continued work on their proposal for more weapons inspectors in Iraq -- the Franco-German plan, first reported by Germany's Der Spiegel magazine over the weekend.
Saddam is more than eager to cooperate, say the Germans and the French. But to do that, the dictator needs more weapons inspectors, you see. Saddam is dying, dying to cooperate, if only evil Bush would let him!

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"Bush should read Laura Doyle's latest book, 'The Surrendered Nation: A practical Guide to Finding intimacy, passion and peace with dictators,'" remarked one senior French official. The book, published by Vichy University press, tops the best-seller list in France. It's received a flurry of rave reviews.
"As a practical guide to improving your appeasement, Doyle wrote the book!" gushed the respected Le Monde.
"All the helpful tips you'll ever need to sweeten your life of appeasement -- in one cover!" declared Le Figaro.

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On the homefront, Democrats, who have sharply criticized Bush policy in Afghanistan, alleging the central government in Kabul is too weak, that the north and south are basically ungovernable, insisted this week that Saddam must be kept in power because the central government in Baghdad is too weak, that the north and south are basically ungovernable, therefore, nothing to fear.
For Democrats, the only break this week was the apparent re-emergence of Osama Tuesday.
But even that was short-lived.
While Democrats heaved a sigh of relief that old binny was safe and sound, the succor dissolved after learning what the voice on that new audiotape, aired by Al-Jazeera, would be saying: Hey, I'm against this war, too!
If "anti-war" activists needed a leading spokesman, they had one now.
For Democrats, it was their worst nightmare come true.
On the tape, bin Laden pledged common cause with Saddam Hussein, exhorting the Iraqi people to battle the infidel invaders through homicide bombings and other means. Osama, striking a favorite Democrat theme, called war on Iraq a war on Islam itself.
In just 16 minutes, Osama exploded a myth the media and the Democrats nourished diligently for 16 painstaking months: The oil and water theory -- Osama and Saddam don't mixed.
Predictably, almost immediately after the airing, CNN scrambled to 'splain that what you heard wasn't really what you heard, that Osama really didn't mean it, that just because Osama and Saddam are in cahoots doesn't mean Osama and Saddam are in cahoots.
Look, Saddam may not be thrilled with America, but it's not like he hates us or anything, nor would he mean us any harm, explains non-biased and completely objective CNN.
The only question remaining is this: Will the Baghdad/al-Qaeda link, now proven, force Democrats to back the U.S. and move away from the Franco-German alliance?
Don't bet the farm.
Undeterred, a group of 65 "anti-war" protesters traveled to Baghdad Tuesday, arriving in a double-decker bus caravan, ready to form a "human shield" around Saddam and the al-Qaeda network if war breaks out. Scrawled across the front the busses: "Not In Our Name," a coalition of anti-U.S. liberals whose petition appeared recently in 45 newspapers across America. Thus far, more than 50,000 Hollywood Democrats, Leftist "artists" and Democrat "intellectuals" have signed the petition.
Meanwhile, Sen. Tommy Daschle, who in the past has blasted the White House for raising the threat level without specific instructions on what steps the public should take in response, Tuesday blasted the White House for providing specific instructions on what steps the public should take after raising the threat level Friday.
The public was urged to stock up on food, batteries, water, radios, duct tape, etc.
Democrats even hinted the White House probably fabricated the latest Osama tape to whip up war ferver by making it look like Osama and Saddam are in cahoots.
"No one could explain," writes liberal Marc Sandalow in this morning's San Francisco Chronicle, "how Powell was able to tell the Senate Budget Committee about the contents of the bin Laden tape -- and Al-Jazeera's intention to play it -- hours before the Qatar network broadcast it. In fact, just after Powell finished speaking at about 8 a.m. PST, the network denied being aware of the tape's existence. It played about four hours later."
But the plot thickens: "[CIA Director George] Tenet said he had become aware of the tape Monday night but was not aware of its contents Tuesday morning, adding to the mystery over its origin."
(Psst! See? The tape was made in the White House, I tell ya! The voice was that of Karl Rove! Shhhhhhhh!)
More Sandalow paranoia: "Peppered with questions, White House Press Secretary Ari Fleischer said Powell's information was solid, but he would not divulge how the administration was aware of the tape's contents. Fleischer defended Powell's mention of the tape, saying: 'I think you could easily make the case if we are aware of something like this, and we didn't say anything about it, your questions would be: 'Why aren't you saying something? Are you trying to hide something?''"
Think Democrats are wacky now? Ha! If past is prologue, you ain't seen nothing yet, folks.
Anyway, that's...
My two cents..










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To: JustAmy
I will try to get back after the basketball game tonight, tho most of you will be sound asleep. Don't forget me!!!

How could we ever forget you Amy...You're the best....Just wish I had your energy LOL!
161 posted on 02/13/2003 4:38:22 PM PST by dutchess (Missing Just Amy!)
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To: Libertina; dansangel; Molly Pitcher; humblegunner
Just got back from my first firearm lesson... Absolutely LOVE my instructor. Mr. D. specifically requested him because he's older, is very patient...is aware of my fear of guns.... Today was just "let's acquaint you to your gun"... (A brand new Beretta tomcat...whatever...but all the springs are tight...) I've known him casually for a long time as he is with the sheriff's dept. but just felt at ease. He also qualifies all the deputies...instructs the swat teams etc. We started with my questions and my fears...then GOSH...it's like I'm hooked! Nails are definately getting cut down...my thumbs are sore today (he had me inserting the bullets in the ....oh...umm...you know what) Ofcourse I'm not allowed to put IT ALL together... He also said....you use alot of hand lotion too...it's not just sweat why you aren't able to manipulate the bullets GEESH!
162 posted on 02/13/2003 4:49:53 PM PST by dutchess (Gonna be a gunpacken mama)
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To: JustAmy
Awe...cute joke!
163 posted on 02/13/2003 4:52:16 PM PST by dutchess (Gonna be a gunpacken mama)
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To: FreeTheHostages
Hi Free...How's your case going? You aren't one of those on the other side now are you?????? Tell me it isn't so! (I know I know....it's necessary) What's your take on the Estrada thing????? I AM SO MAD!
164 posted on 02/13/2003 4:56:53 PM PST by dutchess (Gonna be a gunpacken mama)
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To: Aquamarine; Billie; daisyscarlett; dansangel; ladtx
What a great picture of our president tonight...he makes me so proud...btw...my folks are lifelong democrats, have warmed up to GW...never understood my conservatism OR my obsession with FR... They are now lurkers on the days that I do a thread...(I'm still mommy's little girl lol) BUT A BREAKTHROUGH...I had them do the link to Ladtx's essay...They are in their 80's WWII generation, dad was seriously injured in the war...and they were in awe and think this was the greatest thing ever!
165 posted on 02/13/2003 5:03:52 PM PST by dutchess (Freepers finest is the best)
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To: dutchess; dixie sass
Yeah Dutchess! What a great start. Sounds as if your instructor is the perfect match for you and your hubby was smart in choosing him :) Keep us current!
BTW Here is the link telling about the TV replay of President Bush's address today.
President's speech
166 posted on 02/13/2003 5:04:16 PM PST by Libertina
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To: dutchess; Billie; ST.LOUIE1; Mixer; WVNan; LadyX; MeeknMing; daisyscarlett; dansangel; ...


I should have found this one last week!!!

167 posted on 02/13/2003 5:08:35 PM PST by JustAmy (God Bless our Military, Past and Present)
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To: dutchess
Just got back from my first firearm lesson

HOORAY again and well done! You'll be an expert in no time
and it sounds like you have a very good instructor.

Eagles Up to you!!!

All Eagles have Talons.

168 posted on 02/13/2003 5:11:00 PM PST by humblegunner (Primates capitulards et toujours en quĂȘte de fromages.)
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To: Warrior Nurse
Hey Warrior Nurse. Thanks for all your doing to protect our country. Keep us informed about what the needs are and what interested patriots can do to support you all.
169 posted on 02/13/2003 5:20:55 PM PST by dutchess (God bless our military men and women)
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To: ohioWfan
Hi Ohio. Am working backwards and just found you. Have you heard anything from Eric....You KNOW he is surrounded with tons of Freeper Prayers....
170 posted on 02/13/2003 5:22:39 PM PST by dutchess (God bless our military men and women)
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To: FreeTheHostages
Well, maybe some wolves do eat kitties, but I hear tell of one who adores 'em...)
171 posted on 02/13/2003 5:22:50 PM PST by jwfiv
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To: ofMagog; LadyX
you need to see that we are properly armed.

Done deal, Cap'n.. we needn't worry over customs people or
port police, consider my department squared away.
As ever, a good Captain need not concern himself with
the inner workings of his staff overmuch.

I could benefit from an itenerary, in order to familiarize
myself with the regs and restrictions of whatever countries we may visit.

172 posted on 02/13/2003 5:37:10 PM PST by humblegunner (Primates capitulards et toujours en quĂȘte de fromages.)
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To: FreeTheHostages
Oh, no I'd never do that. I like kittens to pet, but not any thing else. Sigh..like those purrs.
173 posted on 02/13/2003 6:04:57 PM PST by GailA (stop PAROLING killers Throw Away the Keys http://keasl5227.tripod.com/)
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To: dutchess
My case is highly technical, don't worry. I'm not on the "other side" of anything. It's not something anyone would care about for political reasons.
174 posted on 02/13/2003 6:16:36 PM PST by FreeTheHostages
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To: jwfiv
:) *Finally* someone does something with my straight line. Out of the park, it was, Jwfiv. :)
175 posted on 02/13/2003 6:17:17 PM PST by FreeTheHostages
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To: Warrior Nurse; dutchess; ohioWfan; nutmeg; GailA; Libertina; All
Here's a photo from CPAC of the guy who shook President Bush's hand today!

He's furthest to the left in this photo which is too large to post directly.

Oh, libertina, I have another one of you at http://members.aol.com/lacoatrack/lib1.jpg as I promised. Just if you want it please download it soon because then I have to get rid of some space for uploading.
176 posted on 02/13/2003 6:20:14 PM PST by FreeTheHostages
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To: dutchess
Ladtx's essay was a great thread, I'm glad your parents were blessed by it...and I agree this is a great place!
177 posted on 02/13/2003 6:20:17 PM PST by Aquamarine
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To: bert; firebrand; Greg Luzinski
ping to the above post -- believe I've got you in this photo too. read here what Warrior Nurse did today
178 posted on 02/13/2003 6:21:22 PM PST by FreeTheHostages
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To: dutchess
"What's your take on the Estrada thing????"

I'm ducking that question. I'll tell you when it's all over.
179 posted on 02/13/2003 6:22:35 PM PST by FreeTheHostages
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To: FreeTheHostages
FTH, your straight line was a soft pitch...I just close my eyes and swing.

Crossed a deadline today, now don't know what to do with my first night off since the Holidays...'cept sit here and Freep.

Maybe a wee shot of whiskey would do me good...)

JH2's essay today was out of the park, that's for sure...but, I'm used to it...kinda like watching the Babe hit another homer...each is different, each a thing of beauty.

180 posted on 02/13/2003 6:28:51 PM PST by jwfiv
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