A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....05-30-03...Voices of Our Presidents

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[Billie]

A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day

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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day was introduced on June 24, 2002. It's only a small room in JimRob's house where we can get to know one another a little better; salute and support our military and our leaders; pray for those in need; and congratulate those deserving. We strive to keep our threads entertaining, fun, and pleasing to look at, and often have guest writers contribute an essay, or a profile of another FReeper.

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In times of war and peace, our leaders
inspired us to pull together as
one nation - and to prevail

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George Washington's
Farewell Address
September 19, 1796

Saying no to a third term, America's first President shared his hopes for the future of the young nation he helped create and which he so valiantly served.

"The constancy of your support....I shall carry it with me to my grave, as a strong incitement to unceasing vows that heaven may continue to you the choicest tokens of its beneficence; that your union and brotherly affection may be perpetual; that the free Constitution, which is the work of your hands, may be sacredly maintained; that its administration in every department may be stamped with wisdom and virtue."

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Abraham Lincoln's
Gettsyburg Address
November 19, 1863

With a divided nation at a crossroads, President Lincoln paid tribute to the thousands who gave their lives during the most decisive battle of the Civil War.

"Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal...We here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain - that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom - and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth."

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Franklin D. Roosevelt's
Radio Address to the Nation
December 9, 1941

Two days after the attack on Pearl Harbor, a beloved President rallied his nation for the ordeal ahead - unsparing about its dangers but confident of victory.

"We are going to win the war, and we are going to win the peace that follows. And in the dark hours of this day and through the dark days that may be yet to come - we will know that the vast majority of the members of the human race are on our side. Many of them are fighting with us. All of them are praying for us. For, in representing our cause, we represent theirs as well - our hope and their hope for liberty under God."

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John F. Kennedy's
Inaugural Address
January 20, 1961

Bearing the hopes of a new generation, a young President set out his bold agenda for a strong, compassionate America.

"Let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe alike, that the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans - born in this century, tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter peace, proud of our ancient heritage - and unwilling to...permit the slow undoing of those human rights to which this nation has always been committed, and to which we are committed today at home and around the world...And so, my fellow Americans: ask not your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country. My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America will do for you, but what we can do for the freedom of man."

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Ronald Reagan's
Address to the Nation
The Day of the Challenger Disaster
January 28, 1986

The President eloquently consoled a grieving nation, reminding us that fallen heros can be honored by keeping their mission alive.

"We've grown used to the idea of space, and perhaps we forget that...we're still pioneers. They, the members of the Challenger crew were pioneers. And I want to say something to the schoolchildren of America who were watching the live coverage of the shuttle's takeoff...Sometimes painful things like this happen. It's all part of the process of exploration...The Challenger crew was pulling us into the future, and we'll continue to follow them...[They] honored us by the manner in which they lived their lives. We will never forget them, nor the last time we saw them, this morning, as they prepared for the journey and waved good-bye and 'slipped the surly bonds of earth' to 'touch the face of God.'"

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George W. Bush's
Address to Congress and the Nation
In the Aftermath of 9/11
September 20, 2001

Unbowed by a new and deadly enemy, the President readied us for the war on terror ahead and reminded us of our values.

"We are a Country awakened to danger and called to defend freedom. Our grief has turned to anger and anger to resolution. Whether we bring our enemies to justice or bring justice to our enemies, justice will be done....I ask you to uphold the values of America, and remember why so many have come here. We're in a fight for our principles, and our first responsibility is to live by them.

No one should be singled out for unfair treatment or unkind words because of their ethnic background or religious faith...I know there are struggles ahead and changes to face. But this country will define our times, not be defined by them. As long as the United States of America is determined and strong, this will not be an age of terror; this will be an age of liberty, here and across the world....

It is my hope that in the months and years ahead, life will return almost to normal. We'll go back to our lives and routines, and that is good. Even grief recedes with time and grace. But our resolve must not pass. Each of us will remember what happened that day, and to whom it happened. We'll remember the moment the news came, where we were and what we were doing....I will not forget the wound to our country and those who inflicted it. I will not yield, I will not rest, I will not relent in waging this struggle for freedom and security for the American people.

The course of this conflict is not known, yet its outcome is certain. Freedom and fear, justice and cruelty, have always been at war, and we know that God is not neutal between them. Fellow citizens, we'll meet violence with patient justice, assured of the rightness of our cause and confident of the victories to come. In all that lies before us, may God grant us wisdom, and may He watch over the United States of America."

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[WVNan]

I don't ever sanction watching any of the clinton "holdover" pundits. Greta has somewhat redeemed herself by asking pretty good questions. Geraldo is an idiot to start with and has become like the slightly crazy uncle the family has to put up with because he once played a bit part on Broadway thereby adding a bit of lustre when company comes over. Dear Susan requires a quick press of the mute button.

[ArneFufkin]

I'm not familiar with the reality type shows. Do people actually watch court cases on TV? Why, when we have Laci for breakfast dinner and supper? LOL

Yes, our third co-equal Constitutional branch of Judiciary gobbledygook is seriously showcased each and every afternoon. The case of the puppy stained carpet held all spellbound on Animal Court. The case of "I want my CD's back from that ghetto Ho Jenatta" was argued on Judge Mathis.

Nan, it is dismal enough that they find people to sit in the gallery and watch this insanity. But, there are also people out on the sidewalk who watch the proceedings and comment before the verdict. I want to stand out there one day and say ... "Shaleen should be drawn and quartered, and Maurice should be beheaded with a samurai sword. Let's hang the Judge and the Executive producers from oak trees and disembowel Rusty the bailiff."

[LadyX]

I admit to seldom now straying from the folds of The Finest, Mr.Fufkin..:))

For a time, I didst joust with some contrary Libertarians, alas - and in the process, singed my lace gloves. (The ones worn over the iron fists, that is!)

'Twas a tiresome effort, slamming against the blank brick walls, so I didst turn away to concentrate on positive things.

(And it's longing, I am, for the Goode Olde Daze when we had regular "Don Morgan" commercials, blasting us for not "doing something"!!
Didn't matter, appearing on every thread posted, nagging you to stop playing...call, fax, wire, e-mail, send smoke signals....beat a tom-tom or two. Mattered not at all if you had done that already and were resting - CRACK! went the whip!)

No - I had on my "Ignore" Button when the McCainiacs were running rampant. No hero brags about himself in a debate, as he did. He took our hefty veteran population in South Carolina for granted, but 50% went for Bush, giving him his first Nomination Victory!

Still haunted by the likes of the Ross Perot Debacle, and with us thus divided/diluted, the door being opened for Clinton's election.

I do not desire to jump ship - just to change the oar rowers a bit...

[WVNan]

LOL, now THAT I would watch.

[WVNan]

I rarely comment on other threads either. I used to jump in quite a bit, but eventually I learned that whatever I had to say had already been said. Freepers are always a step ahead of me.

[WVNan]

Sistah, you want to know how I felt after my morning exercise this morning?

[WVNan]

Well, I'm going to turn in now. Remember, we are only as old as we feel dear Maggie. Loveya, meanit.

[LadyX]

Stopped to answer some mail, Nan - sorry I didn't get to say good night while you're here!

Loveyaback and meanittoo..:))

Maggie

[ArneFufkin]

What has always been the ironically ironic irony is that we who have been denigrated and marginalized as "Bushbots" don't attribute to him, or his office, powers and prerogatives he doesn't have. I trust him, and he has my proxy. He's working for my priorities. Conservative priorities. Properous and secure priorities. He can't issue fatwahs and decrees from the Oval Office. We don't have a functional Conservative Majority in the Senate. That's a fact, that is a powerfully mitigating force to getting our political initiatives implemented. It's not the one or two GOP members, it's the 49 of 49 Democrat members who are stiffing the Conservative agenda.

I told some Cane Toad on a thread last month that if I were an Admin Monitor, folks would be ejected like those circus acrobats flying from the cannon. "Bush is just like his daddy" ... PULL! "The RINOS and RATS are the same" ... LAUNCH! "Real conservative" ... OUTGOING!

I don't mind debate and challenge ... but if you don't acknowledge that there are clear, significant and discernable diffences in policy, ideology and voting record between Democrats and Republicans ... you are either too stupid or duplicitous to be here. If you rip the GOP with no alernative, you are a eunuch and warrant no voice in the debate.

That stuff was annoying in 2000. In 2003, it's contemptable. This is a serious time in human history. We're the last best hope for mankind. Conservatives have never been positioned more advantageously to gain the political heft to roll back 40 years of Socialism, Cultural corruption and income theft. We're there. We need 10 conservative Senators. GOP, Dem, Constitution Party - who cares?

How long does one watch clods weigh in with a "Pubbies and Rats are just the same" lie before leaving the forum? That's not an honest approach to the proceedings, and it is not a good faith use of Jim's forum. FR has a potential to be a "force multiplier" for Conservative action, but if the malcontents don't exploit this scary good springboard ... eject the bastards. This isn't a crying towel, or a forum to list personal affronts and grievences.

If the immigration warriors are serious, they could use this resource to rally support, co-ordinate programs and share outcomes. Who wants to be force fed that crap? Let's just escelate a SARS conspiracy and doomsday scenario. Abe Lincoln is still a tyrant. We're sending all our jobs to Mexico, yet the Mexicans are coming up here for jobs. Bush is like his dad. Where are the WMDs, why did Bush lie to us? Let's post every item reporting a corporate labor downsizing, just to badmouth our economic prospects. Crucify Bush for proposals that haven't even been introduced in Congress, much less signed.

Some of these characters think 9-11 was the start of a war - the U.S. Government against its citizens and the Constitution. I'll be a Bush bot and a Neo Con if that makes me a political enemy of them.

[LadyX]

I'm in essentially the same position you are.

No one person can be The Answer to All Things - leap over tall buildings; solve the Zit Problem; single-handedly repair Every Pothole in Your Neighborhood; find the cure for mental laziness; and carve the equivalent of Mt. Rushmore in his spare time.

He is the best possible man for the time, IMO, and focuses on the prolems and delegates effectively.
He gives more than lip service to his faith, and it is God I trust to guide the human being.
Our responsibility is to follow Him, and seek His favor for America.

So glad you ambled by tonight, Arne!
Hope you'll return more often.

[ArneFufkin]

It's a nice message to all the chronically underskilled and worker compensation disabled home during the day ... "you can be pissed off, insulted and get free money in court too! Lawyers and court and prejudiced white people = easy cash. Call a lawyer, get down to court girl."

[LadyX]

"prolems??"

Having 'prolems,' all right; weary from housework AND yard work this day...:))

Need to follow Sistah Nan to Sleepyland.
Good night, Arne in Minnesota...

[ArneFufkin]

I like Ralph Hall way way more than I like Connie Morella. I like Ben Nelson and Zell Miller way way more than I like Lincoln Chaffee and Arlen Specter. I don't like Ron Paul. I do like Charlie Stenholm.

Party is not the issue. But, the GOP party is the only viable vehicle Cultural and Paleo-Conservatives have to influence the political agenda toward their priorities. If they throw up their hands and walk away from the process .... "CLEAR". They'd be like those guys and cows being launched from catapaults in "The Life of Brian". Or was it "Time Bandits" Or ... "The Waltons"?

[ArneFufkin]

Having 'prolems,' all right; weary from housework AND yard work this day...:))

You didn't work the spinning wheel or loom today I sense. We'll talk about it tomorrow morning when you get back from your paper route.

[LadyX]

{{{ Hugs for the laugh, Arne ..:}}}

[Pippin]

"Don't forget that GBW touched LadyX's body. Eat you heart out Pippin"

GRRRRRR!

If only...........SIGH!

[Pippin]

RE #216

Who is GBW?

DUH!

I must be dixlexic!

GBW = GWB! PHEW!

[tame]

"The Class Evolve" (a poem by tame)

Unfortunately, a lot of the homeless are vets...it's sad.

[Pippin]

Hi, Tame!

Glad to meet you!

[tame]

Hello! Glad to meet you, too:-)