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Free Republic Highlights, 2/28/03
Posted on 02/28/2003 3:40:37 AM PST by I Am Not A Mod
Edited on 02/28/2003 6:33:19 PM PST by Admin Moderator.
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Free Republic Highlights, 2/28/03
Threads From Scene 24
Added 9:15 PM EST:
Added 3:33 PM EST:Turning out to be quite a busy news day.
Added 1:28 PM EST:
- What is a Friday without a good old-fashioned moderator-bashing thread? This one may not actually have meant to be one, but it is primed and ready for it. Free Republic thread here.
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Added 9:15 AM EST:
- Wyoming freepers show their gratitude for our armed service personnel. I particularly like the Wyoming wind sock shown in reply 19. Free Republic thread here.
- Those interested in some history will like this piece, about a book detailing communist atrocities. Free Republic thread here.
Added 7:28 AM EST:
Added 6:25 AM EST:
- The world's longest, most drawn out rush to war ever continues with some familiar dance steps as the Allies dismiss Iraq's latest pledge. Evening Standard article here, Free Republic thread here.
- Chavez' people stood up the opposition at the negotiating table, as Venezuela simmers. AP article here, Free Republic thread here.
- The American Prowler checks in on Estrada and on Specter/Toomey. American Prowler article here, Free Republic thread here.
- Linda Chavez thinks the Republicans need to start playing hardball, in particular on Estrada. She should know. Townhall.com article here, Free Republic article here.
- Having trouble waking up? Here is a little something to get your blood boiling. I mean flowing. George Soros speaks out. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette article here, Free Republic thread here.
- Gulagland! Reuters article here, Free Republic thread here.
- The New York Post reports that reporters have been warned to get out of Iraq. Did Rather get the news while at Saddam's palace? New York Post article here, Free Republic thread here.
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TOPICS: Breaking News; Front Page News; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: highlights
Yesterday's highlights (including an explanation about these threads) can be found
here.
To: I Am Not A Mod
This is a great feature. I love it! Thanks.
To: I Am Not A Mod
Cool.
To: I Am Not A Mod
I really like this, especially when I am skimming quickly during the day for items of special interest. I have more time in the evening to read things than during daytime hours. Thanks
To: I Am Not A Mod
Very nice. Thanks.
To: I Am Not A Mod
Good idea... now we'll see if your judgement (of what the real high-merit highlights are) is as good as your ideas ... LOL... I'll appreciate your effort in any event, and thanks.
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posted on
02/28/2003 12:00:05 PM PST
by
AFPhys
To: AFPhys
Nice, helpful feature. But I'm just here for the cheese and moose threads on Fridays.
To: Admin Moderator
Edited (Other) on 02/28/2003 12:30 PM CST by Admin Moderator
Reason: Adding a link to the mod bashing thread.
Self-abuse is something to be avoided *L* . . .
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posted on
02/28/2003 5:10:27 PM PST
by
BraveMan
To: frodolives
...MOOSE?
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posted on
02/28/2003 5:18:56 PM PST
by
JOE6PAK
(...enjoy a tall cool Budwiser..today!)
To: I Am Not A Mod
AARRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!!!!
Like I'm not spending enough time here already!!!!!! Now I'm gonna have to put in a request for 25 hour days!!!!
LOL
Nice job. Esp. the link.
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posted on
02/28/2003 5:22:10 PM PST
by
Hoverbug
(whadda ya mean, "we don't get parachutes"!?!)
To: I Am Not A Mod
This is fantastic! I love it!
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posted on
02/28/2003 6:35:46 PM PST
by
PhiKapMom
(Bush/Cheney 2004)
Comment #12 Removed by Moderator
Comment #13 Removed by Moderator
To: I Am Not A Mod
Thank you for all your work!
Excellent Links!
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posted on
02/28/2003 8:59:48 PM PST
by
Libertina
(Seattle area has atleast 5 Patriotic Rallies tomorrow, Saturday!)
To: I Am Not A Mod
This seems like a good idea, and a LOT of work for you!!
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posted on
02/28/2003 9:04:11 PM PST
by
potlatch
(Just think of it as "choosing to abort Saddam"!!!!!)
To: potlatch
This is a great idea...Thanks for the hard work!
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posted on
02/28/2003 11:08:42 PM PST
by
lainde
To: I Am Not A Mod; lainde
This was meant to go to you IANAM.
To: potlatch This is a great idea...Thanks for the hard work! 16 posted on 03/01/2003 1:08 AM CST by lainde [ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 15 | View Replies | Report Abuse ]
Regards, lainde. potlatch
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posted on
02/28/2003 11:14:47 PM PST
by
potlatch
(Just think of it as "choosing to abort Saddam"!!!!!)
To: I Am Not A Mod; CheneyChick; fish hawk
Thank you for your effort and work in providing this optional format of viewing news. - bwteim
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posted on
03/01/2003 6:16:46 PM PST
by
bwteim
(cc and fish hawk, check it out)
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