A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....03-20-03...Ultimatum from the East Room

JohnHuang2; Dutchess; Billie | Essay by JohnHuang2, Illustrated by Dutchess

[JohnHuang2]

Thank you.

[SpookBrat]

Sassy, great to see you. I'm happy you're here. Good morning Meekmeister.

[LadyX]

Thoughts and words to savor, as always, Dear John....

Seeing our Commander-in-Chief in February 2000 early in his quest to get the Republican nomination, I witnessed that day his transformation from the rather fumbling, stumbling tv persona in New Hampshire to a Man of Destiny.

Our cheering, applauding and caring last minute turnout so heartened and energized him, he shed the uncertainty and became the quietly confident and focused man who should and would be President!

What draws a shudder in my mind, as I read the essay, was the contrast with the probable headlines should algore have 'stolen' the Presidency:

- algore addresses the UN with speech about how Iraq is destroying all its Tinker Toys...

- algore lauds the foresight of France in promoting the Iraqi Oil for Peace Program for its investors.....

- Tippler Tipper plays the French National Anthem daily in the White House and orders only French wine be served at all State Dinners....

- algore takes a poll on what color suit to wear for the State of The UN Address.....

Waking from that nightmare, I realized anew, as I do daily, how blessed we are to have a True Leader.

[MeekOneGOP]

lol ! Good work on your essay, John !! Thanks . . .

[MeekOneGOP]

Mornin', Sunshine ! . . .

[SassyMom]

Hey Meek! It's great to see you too! I'm loving your posts. LOL

[MeekOneGOP]

It's a great day to be an American ! . . .

[MeekOneGOP]

Thank you ! . . .

[LadyX]

{{{{{ Hugs for SassyMom - our Texas Secret Weapon! }}}}}

I remember what a formidable target you are...:))

[SassyMom]

Good morning Spookie!

[JohnHuang2]

Gracias, amigo

[SassyMom]

ROFLOL!!!!! Hugs to you too! You have a good memory! I'm ready at any moment if the troops need my help!

[JohnHuang2]

Thank you, my friend :^)

[LadyX]

Received in e-mail this morning from my son, Steve, himself born in a military hospital, and a military brat until age 12:

A Poem for our Military..........

I Got Your Back

I am a small and precious child,
My dad's been sent to fight.
The only place I'll see his face
Is in my dreams at night.
He will be gone too many days
For my young mind to keep track.
I may be sad, but I am proud.
My daddy's got your back.

I am a strong and loving wife,
My husband had to go.
There are times I'm terrified
In a way most will never know.
I bit my lip, and forced a smile
As I watched my husband pack.
My heart may break, but I am proud.
My husband's got your back.

I am a caring mother
My son/daughter has gone to war.
My mind is filled with worries
That I have never known before.
Every day I try to keep
My thoughts from turning black.
I may be scared, but I am proud.
My child has got your back.

I am a soldier
Serving proudly, standing tall.
I fight for freedom, yours and mine
By answering this call.
I do my job while knowing
Thanks it often lacks.
Say a prayer that I'll come home,
It's me who's got your back.

[jwfiv]

Good morning to our Hostesses...thank you, Billie, for putting a shine on JH2's magic Two Cents.

JH2, thank you. For months, I've been looking forward to your essays, like a cat anxious for his food dish to be filled. You offer us another ringer on this historic day, thank you.

My favorite line is rollin' around my foggy skull right now: " If not for prosecutorial immunity as sitting head of state, the slimy scumbag would rot in prison today. " Hee hee, man, that's beautiful.

Wishing all Freepers and their loves may be safe and lucky this day.

Prayin' hard for our President and our troops...God bless them all.

Old Glory sure is beautiful this morning.

[MeekOneGOP]

Wow ! Look what FBD just showed me on one of the Black Threads . . .

I love it ! . . .

[JohnHuang2]

Why, thank you, friend -- glad you liked it. :^)

[LadyX]

Eloquence and erudition is its own reward...:))

Have to love Thursdays at The Finest!

[JohnHuang2]

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[Mixer]

God Bless Our Troops!!!!

For all Freepers with loved ones fighting for our country and the world's freedom, you will be in my thoughts all day long.