https://freerepublic.com/tag/by:bygolly/ en-us Sat, 30 Jul 2016 18:45:44 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3454718/posts Donald Trump sniped back at Khizr Khan, who delivered a memorable speech at the Democratic National Convention, with eight words: "I'd like to hear his wife say something." In his address Thursday night, Muslim lawyer Khizr Khan talked about sacrifice and heroism of his son, Humayun. The Hill https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3454718/posts#comment Sat, 30 Jul 2016 18:45:44 GMT https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2223672/posts Seoul, Korea6 April 1951My dearest Helen, Patty and Chuckie,    Yesterday brought me a letter from you but I didn't answer it last night as I was quite tired and laid down for a few minutes but fell asleep only to wake up at 11:00 PM still tired so I got into bed. Tonight I am duty officer but hope to get a good night sleep.    I doubt it was a pleasant change for you having Marshall and Marie stay for a while and play a few cards and I surely hope you all had a pleasant evening, considering.    Honey, your... A letter from Korea https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2223672/posts#comment Mon, 6 Apr 2009 23:13:42 GMT https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2219334/posts I saw a clip of this episode on Glen Beck...thought I'd share it if you haven't yet seen it... If the embedded shockwave player is not visible, go to the Source link. SouthParkStudios.com https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2219334/posts#comment Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:39:41 GMT https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1809351/posts British Royal Marines wait aboard Iraqi Navy Ship P 101 in the Persian Gulf. The Royal Marines will embark HMS Cornwall (F 99) in support of Maritime Security Operations. MSO help set the conditions for security and stability in the maritime environment, as well as complement the counter-terrorism and security efforts of regional nations. These operations deny international terrorists use of the maritime environment as a venue for attack or to transport personnel, weapons or other material. Navy.Mil https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1809351/posts#comment Fri, 30 Mar 2007 17:30:20 GMT https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1807576/posts See an outstanding video on the U.S. Navy in Review 2006 Navy.mil https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1807576/posts#comment Tue, 27 Mar 2007 17:32:14 GMT https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1773608/posts The following book was found in an elementary school in Central Texas. It's nice to know that at least one book in an elementary school extolls traditional, honest values!Checkout who was the inspiration for this book... An elementary school library in Central Texas https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1773608/posts#comment Thu, 25 Jan 2007 18:14:59 GMT https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1736722/posts My Son’s Mother Cried On November 4, 1979 The American Embassy in Tehran was seized by approximately 500 Iranian students. At about 6:30am that morning, “Muslim student followers of the Imam’s line” gathered and reviewed their battle plans. Metal cutters where used to sever the embassy gate chains. With the Marine guards vastly outnumbered, the embassy was easily overrun. Initially 66 people were taken hostage of which 52 remained hostages for 444 days. The world was in turmoil. My son’s mother cried. She wasn’t a mother yet but soon to be. Why would I want to bring a child into... bygolly https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1736722/posts#comment Sat, 11 Nov 2006 04:39:43 GMT https://freerepublic.com/forum/a3a00c0430840.htm Bill goes absolutely ballistic after an ad by son of Bill Moyers accuses Bill of being an apologist for Republicans! O'Reilly Factor https://freerepublic.com/forum/a3a00c0430840.htm#comment Thu, 2 Nov 2000 00:15:52 GMT https://freerepublic.com/forum/a39fcfe8e6f37.htm Bush 47%, Gore 41% Updated Monday, 10/30 at 12:01 A.M. EDT. Next update by 2 A.M. Tuesday. Electoral Tracking POA https://freerepublic.com/forum/a39fcfe8e6f37.htm#comment Mon, 30 Oct 2000 03:52:32 GMT https://freerepublic.com/forum/a39cea9d85c87.htm American Petroleum Institute Consumer Information The Truth about Oil Industry Profits There has been much hype in recent months about oil industry profits. Headlines point to "record" increases. Industry’s critics chastise oil companies for gaining "unconscionable" profits. On the nightly news and talk shows, we hear repeated complaints about "profit increases of 100 percent" or more, depending on the company. The oil industry defends itself, arguing that profits are reasonable. Press releases are lobbed back and forth. In the end, the issue dies down and the industry’s critics and the media move on to the next controversy without much ... American Petroleum Institute https://freerepublic.com/forum/a39cea9d85c87.htm#comment Mon, 25 Sep 2000 01:26:14 GMT https://freerepublic.com/forum/a39b2618b27d0.htm Grades and dollars Does higher spending on education produce higher test scores?  Not necessarily, according to a recently released state-by-state comparison of how students from demographically similar backgrounds performed on standardized tests.   Test Scores Test Scores Spending Spending Rank Points above U.S. average* Rank Yearly per student** 1. Texas  5.6 24 $5,650 2. Wisconsin  4.8  9  6,700 3. Iowa  4.1 21  5,940 4. Maine  3.4  3  7,750 5. N. Dakota  2.8 20  5,970         46. Alabama -4.5 42  4,340 47. W. Virginia -4.6 14  6,350 48. Mississippi -4.7 43  4,000 49. Louisiana -5.3 29  5,430 50. ... Austin American-Statesman https://freerepublic.com/forum/a39b2618b27d0.htm#comment Sun, 3 Sep 2000 14:35:36 GMT https://freerepublic.com/forum/a37ffbeb25ca2.htm Louis Farrakhan African Name Generator Louis Farrakhan African Name Generator Results Throw away the white man's name of: Clinton From this day forward, you shall be known by all your brothers and sisters as: Sheetswa --> In order to get the most out of your new cool sounding African name you need to have it legally changed. Changing your name is a rather simple process which involves the following: Filling out a couple of forms. Take the completed forms to the Clerk of the Court's office at your local County Superior Courthouse for approval and filing. Obtain a hearing ... https://freerepublic.com/forum/a37ffbeb25ca2.htm#comment Sat, 9 Oct 1999 22:17:32 GMT