A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....02-20-03...What really scares the bejeebers

JohnHuang2 and Billie | JohnHuang2

[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.

                     

What really scares the bejeebers out of Lefty "protesters"

by JohnHuang2

"I've been to demonstrations and rallies all over the country. . . people just want to be heard," Michael Callandrillo tells the New York Times. The 53-year old teacher from Dover, N.J., traveled across the Hudson to attend Saturday's anti-U.S. demonstration in neighboring New York, amid blustery speeches, sign-waving and blaring banners decreeing "The World Says No To War, others demanding a "Free Palestine!" The anti-Semitism/pro-militant Islamism of the crowd was only thinly disguised.

"It was so wonderful to see the turnout in Europe and New York," chirped Miriam Hutchins, 59, also quoted in the Times. The Petaluma, Calif. teacher was part of Sunday's anti-U.S. mobilization at the Civic Center in San Francisco, scraggly crowds singing John Lennon's "Imagine" in Arabic amid shouts of "we will not turn our sons and daughters into mortar" angrily piercing the air. (The event, initially set for Saturday, got pushed back a day "to avoid conflicting with the Chinese New Year celebration," reports the Times. Political Correctness, in this crowd, is paramount.)

"An attack on Iraq will stimulate terrorism against the United States," declared Joan Buell, attending the same event, also quoted in the Times. The 77-year old of Cupertino, Calif., predicted "the consequence [of war in Iraq] is going to be World War III, and I am very depressed about it."

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Question: Besides their hatred of Bush, and being whiners and bedwetters, what two things do Michael, Miriam and Joan all share in common? Yes, the 3 joined throngs of scraggly protesters clogging city streets from New York to L.A., from Miami to Seattle over the weekend. But besides that -- specifically, what are those two things all 3 share equally?

Fear and loathing, that's what.

Fear of what? Fear of victory -- America winning another war of liberation (a la Afghanistan) in Iraq, another major advance in the War on Terror. (Shhhhhhh! Judy Woodruff doesn't want you to know, but let me share a secret: A.N.S.W.E.R. and affiliate groups organizing the rallies virulently opposed ousting the Taliban after 9/11 -- a fact seldom, if ever, reported anywhere by the media).

The mere thought of Saddam, a fascist dictator who gasses women and children for sport, being removed by U.S. military force, liberating 24 million long-suffering Iraqis, makes Lefties curl up in horror.

They realize Saddam's forces -- scruffy, ragged, demoralized, timely as 8-track tape -- don't stand a prayer against the mightiest and deadliest fighting force ever known to man: The U.S. military. Saddam's army, against computerized tanks and smart munitions, against highly motivated, exceptionally trained men-at-arms, is about as useful as a losing lottery ticket.

That's what scares the bejeebers out of Lefties. Without the hope of massive U.S. casualties quelling their anguish, they know US. victory will be swift and certain, that Saddam's days are numbered. Fear of victory is why the Left so vociferously opposes this war. If Iraq had a smidgen's chance of winning, or inflicting heavy casualties on U.S. soldiers, the Left would be beating the war drums.

'We're not really pro-Saddam,' the peaceniks retort. Saddam knows better. The Butcher-Of-Baghdad expressed his personal gratitude Sunday for their efforts. In all the protests, moreover, not a vague hint of criticism was ever directed at Saddam, the new darling of the Left.

Michael, Miriam and Joan also share a common loathing -- of our military.

Will they -- or any of these protesters -- show up at victory rallies on the streets of New York, flashing 'Welcome Home' signs in a national outpouring of celebration, honoring returning U.S. troops after Desert Storm II? Oh, yeah, right -- and Barbara Streisand makes an excellent spelling instructor and 100,000 shares in WorldCom stock makes a superb investment.

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"War is my last choice," Bush said Tuesday at the White House, reacting to the weekend protests as U.S. and British diplomats begin crafting a final U.N. resolution, daring France to veto. "But the risk of doing nothing is even a worse option as far as I'm concerned."

'Ouch!' squealed the peaceniks. In two brief sentences, Bush knocked the wind out of their sails. They were back on defense, the spotlight -- and onus -- was back on Saddam.

Without a hint of wavering, the President noted that "some in the world don't view [Saddam] as a risk to peace. I respectfully disagree."

During his daily White House press briefing, Presidential spokesman Ari Fleischer whipped out newspaper clippings of mass protests in Europe against U.S. deployment of missiles in Germany during the Reagan administration. "This," said Fleischer, "is not the first time there have been mass protests and in a previous instance America stood on principle." Result? We won the Cold War.

With Bush's unflinching leadership, we'll win the War on Terror, too.

God bless our President, God bless our Troops and God bless the United States of America!

My two cents..

THIS WEEK'S THREADS 02-17-03 President's Day 02-18-03 Political Pictionary...Redux 02-19-03 Brad's Gramma

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[dutchess]

Hi Mayor. Can't wait to see your website. We have a semi retired couple here who have a GREAT business doing custom work, cabinets...computer tables, whatever. Right now we have our computer and all the "stuff" in the corner in our study on two old sliding closet doors sitting on two drawer file cabinets. (it's L shaped) They have spent time with us and have come up with a great design to meet all our needs AND go with the house. Not cheap but it will be so neat! Their business has boomed because of word of mouth!

[dutchess]

Hi Grammy...glad to see you today....Wow...you guys partied long into the night after I went to bed....And it just happened to be a night that the dose was down...(was so glad to hear that it was just computer problems for Rintense). It's so sweet how we all worry about our freeper friends.

Love your story about Brad seeing the thread. I may need to link that to Billie if I can find it again. It was part her thread too!!!

[Brad’s Gramma]

Such a WONDERFUL thread you have here!!!!! Now, to figure out all of this "code" stuff you're talking about. LOL!!!

[Brad’s Gramma]

You're gonna try to FIND that in that mess we made of your thread?

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAA

GOOOOOD luck! :-)

BTW, did you see "my" SUV???????

[dutchess]

Good evening Captain. Had a nice day with THUD...was sure that he/she had treats in between his/her catnaps..."Mom" made sure to clean the kitty litter inbetween her runs, helping dig latrines and loading the cannons....She's now baking you a batch of sugar cookies in case you don't like the chocolate chip ones she left for you. Forever your humble canine....GIZMUTT

[dutchess]

No I missed the SUV...read about it...and okay...what do you mean by "code stuff"...are you just referring to the little games people play (like you don't do that on the dose!) Ask me and I MIGHT answer...and what's this about selling my phone number to the highest bidder?????

[dutchess]

Hey free...wasn't that great what Ari said about the collapse of the cold war...I said earlier...I hope Helen Thomas was wearing fresh "DEPENDS" when he came off with that comment LOL!

[JustAmy]

Thanks, Billie. I'm baaaack!!

That picture was taken last August. The young lady stopped to shake hands and to thank us. I asked if I could take her picture with Chadsworth and she gladly accepted. We have had mothers of active military stop to thank us. What a wonderful feeling to know that our message is getting out to those who serve!!

[dansangel]

The U.S. military. Saddam's army, against computerized tanks and smart munitions, against highly motivated, exceptionally trained men-at-arms, is about as useful as a losing lottery ticket.

Extraordinary analogy, {{{{{{{{{{{JH2}}}}}}}}}}}
Your essay *ROCKS*!

{{{{{{{{{Billie}}}}}}}}}}}} - miss you and all the fun on the finest. One more day......

[Billie]

:)

[Billie]

LOL! Can't help it. You're too much.

[Billie]

Love your story about Brad seeing the thread. I may need to link that to Billie if I can find it again. It was part her thread too!!!

Oh, I read that, too! So cute!

[Brad’s Gramma]

what's this about selling my phone number to the highest bidder?????

I was kidding.....you could do the same to me....

Now, neither of us said anything about the restroom walls........

[Billie]

Such a WONDERFUL thread you have here!!!!! Now, to figure out all of this "code" stuff you're talking about. LOL!!!

Thanks so much, BG. It takes several of us to keep it going, to have a new feature 5 days a week! Right now, some of our full-time hostesses are not here as often as usual, due to work, travel, or illness, but Dutchess, Dansangel, Daisyscarlett, and Mama_Bear and I all write features and post all the threads. In addition, JohnHuang does one essay a week, and FreeTheHostages is writing two profiles each month (I illustrate and do the layout/presentation for her writeups), and ladtx has just become a regular twice-a-month contributor (I also do his). Dutchess and I have been illustrating and posting JohnHuang's essays each week.

I'm not sure what you mean about the 'code' stuff though. :)

[Billie]

THERE you are! My last post before dinner! Glad you got here! Miss you!

[Brad’s Gramma]

Ach. I'm kidding about the code. It's lingo, used here, amongst FRIENDS who FREQUENT this thread!!! Like we have on the Dose...that Dork thing started I have no idea how, but it started and stuck.

Now, every now & then we'll see it on other threads. Silly? Yes. Fun, you betcha.

You guys & gals "dig latrines", we refer to our loved ones as dorks. A title NOT bestowed on just anyone!!!

And now, Dear One.....I need to log off and CLEAN THE STY real fast...I have my teenagers here tonight.

:-)

LATER!!!

[LadyX]

Dear John:

This different America is utterly beyond the comprehension of those of us who lived during WWII; then essentially a unified country with clear purpose.

It is reprehensible, and against all we fought for and passed to our children.
Somehow the socialist and communist and anti-American elements have entrenched so strongly into our social order - primarily through our institutions of higher learning, trickling downward to lower level teachers they influenced - that the danger of being overwhelmed is a rising flood at each of our doors.

Only the highest possible awareness and education and action, and voting in every election, such as we on Free Republic attempt, can stem it.
The enemy is within an arm's length rather than simply on another continent, and threatens all of us and ours.

May God give us the courage and voice and His protection to prevail and reestablish America as it should be....

[LadyX]

Love your cheerful and colorful greetings, Pippin! It has been a good day for me, and hope yours has been, too.

{{{ Hugs for Pippin }}}

[humblegunner]

The enemy is within an arm's length rather than simply on another continent, and threatens all of us and ours.

That puts a whole new face on the problem, does it not!?
Any war we fight, no matter who is named "enemy", will neccessarily
be a war fought on two fronts. Very sad, really...

I'd not be overly concerned, though.. those who fought and sacrificed
and even those who made the ultimate sacrifice have left their seed
among us.. and we are ever vigilant.

[jwfiv]

A big AMEN to that!