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White House political strategist Karl Rove said Tuesday that the highly charged immigration debate has "clouded" the views of some Americans, leading them to dismiss the importance of immigrants and their contributions to the nation. "Everything that this country is, everything that we have achieved, everything that we hold, everything that we promise, is because we are a nation of diversity, brought together by immigration, and sharing a common dream," Rove told members of the nation's largest Hispanic civil rights group, the National Council of La Raza, gathered in Los Angeles. Alluding to the deadlock over immigration reform on Capitol...

The magnitude of human suffering caused by the 26 December South Asian Tsunami Disaster is only now becoming apparent. Tens of thousands are dead, entire communities have been washed out to sea with all souls, already crumbling drainage systems have been swamped, drinkable water sources have been contaminated, and housing has been destroyed on a massive scale. The need of the victims of this nightmare for medical supplies, fuel, food, water, and dry goods is immense, and will only grow in scope. It is our duty to help in this time of crisis. Funds are the immediate need. To this...

DID FREE REPUBLIC CONTRIBUTE TO THE RE-ELECTION OF PRESIDENT GEORGE W.BUSH? Did we FREEPERS, contribute to his re-election? .... IF SO HOW....

For anyone interested in supporting the swiftvet ads, they do need more money, and today is the last day we can contribute to get ads out before election. You can go see the latest swiftvet ads at www.swiftvets.com. (I still haven't learned how to post a pic or a link so you can click on it.) Here's the email I just received from them:If you have not made a second contribution, would you please provide us with this support today. We must purchase our final ads on Tuesday morning. We know we are asking a lot, but you also know...

While browsing fundrace.org, the site that tells you what your neighbors (friends, celebrities, enemies) contribute to political campaigns, I saw this. (I'm assuming there is only one Jamie Farr, self employed, actor.)Fundrace listing

DONATE TO HELP FAMILIES WHOSE LOVED ONES WERE INJURED OR KILLED IN BATTLE If you would like to contribute to Military Relief Societies that help families whose loved ones were injured or killed in battle, please contact one of the following: Army Emergency ReliefNavy/Marine Relief SocietyAir Force Aid SocietyCoast Guard Mutual Assistance