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

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[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..

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[Billie]

'morning, Cap'n. I don't know about Pippin, but since you assigned me to help her with the latrines, I'm just a little ticked at you I got such a dirty job.

:)

[Billie]

Good morning, John, and thank YOU! Love today's essay, and the graphics were a cinch to do. Dutchess had asked if I would post the thread again this week...she was so busy hostessing such an active thread yesterday, I searched for most of the graphics.....then when I talked with her later she told me she had saved some really neat protest graphics, too. Maybe you'll post some here, Dutchess? I love that cartoon one!

[Diver Dave]

Mornin' Billie, John. Another excellent commentary, JH2. Makes me want to shout, "YEAH! Right On, John!!!

And then you follow up with that article by Richard Benedetto. Thank God for men like our Commander-in-Chief and Arden Battle, MMCS USN and JohnHuang2! Atta Boy!!!

[Billie]

The sailor smartly saluted his commander in chief. His commander in chief smartly saluted him back. But then Bush reached out and shook the man's hand, put an arm around his shoulder and talked quietly with him, well out of the earshot of those on the tarmac. They posed for a picture and then the sailor presented the president with a black baseball cap emblazoned with the name of his ship, the USS John F. Kennedy, an aircraft carrier better known in Navy circles as the "Big John" and now in port here.

Oh, golly, John - thank you for posting that here, because I probably wouldn't have had time to check out the thread today. I would love to see the picture.

[JustAmy]

A great essay on the Pro-terrorists!!!

I witness the anti-American sentiment every Friday! These people hate our President and they hate our country.
The article about Arden Battle and our President brought tears to my eyes and pride in our military and our country. Thank you, John!!

[Billie]

Thanks, dutchess! Yes, I have been a busy bee this week. :)

I miss our daisy so much, and miss dansy's and Lori's more frequent presence here....hope the training session is almost over, dansy, and Lori, I hardly know how to begin to tell you how much we are all thinking of you and the emotional and physical stress you're going through. Take care of yourself, too - we miss you and pray that GrammyBear is steadily improving.

[Billie]

Morning, Meekie - cold and damp outside - the hot chocolate is very welcome. :)

[Billie]

Good morning, Rus - still having to take an ice and snow break from work?

[MeekOneGOP]

You're welcomed.

It sure is cold and rainy. Pippin said that it's as cool here as in 'Merry Land'...

[Diver Dave]

I've volunteered on many occasions in the past and it sounds like the call for help has gone out again. LadyX is gonna need help manning the oars so I'll man the starboad oar so you won't be traveling in circles. I'll take care of the hull inspection, too. Lots of experience and I work cheap (thought that would get your attention).

[Billie]

Good morning, jw - oh, how I wish daisy were here to enjoy that picture!

And then you had to go and mention all that yummy breakfast food - sure makes my banana and toast pale in comparison!

[Billie]

Libby!!! I finally am here at least not too long after you posted, so I can say good morning to you! I read many of your posts, but it's usually the day after when I see you were here! : (

[JustAmy]

Thanks, Meeky, I needed that!!

[jwfiv]

Ahh, a bacon lover, eh? Makes me hungry, too...)

btw, I think your Billie Rose Butterfly graphic is extreeeeeemely cool.

[Billie]

Hi, Dave - BOTH of John's postings were great reading this morning, weren't they! Am so glad he's ours at least once a week. :)

[Billie]

WOW! It's Amy! You're here, I'm here. I don't believe it! Hi, JustFRiend!

[MeekOneGOP]

You're welcomed !

[JustAmy]

Good morning, Billie!!!
Another wonderful presentation!
I've been looking for a special gif for you but finally decided that I would be so far behind by the time I found one that I'd better just give you more flowers.


Thank you for our daily thread!!

[ofMagog]

Welcome aboard, Diver Dave.

Billie:
We are going to be at sea several months and many times it will not be easy. If you have a legitimate handicap, we can of course put you on light duty. Otherwise, continue with digging latrines.

LadyX:
What's this about only a ten mile hike this morning. As you can see by Billie's whine, we need to get this crew in ship shape before we sail Tuesday. Take 'em out for another five.

I will be checking out the hotel buffet.

[knighthawk]

I didn't miss it.