Free Republic 3rd Qtr 2025 Fundraising Target: $81,000 Receipts & Pledges to-date: $41,714
51%  
Woo hoo!! And now only $406 to reach 52%!! Thank you all very much!! God bless.

Keyword: frankbuck

Brevity: Headers | « Text »
  • Kayaker killed by crocodile

    12/10/2010 9:44:12 AM PST · by drew · 48 replies · 3+ views
    The Washington Times ^ | 12/10/2010 | Jenny gross
    Kayaker presumed dead after Congo crocodile attack By Jenny Gross - JOHANNESBURG | An acclaimed South African outdoorsman who was leading a kayaking expedition from the source of the White Nile into Congo was dragged from his craft by a crocodile as two Americans watched, horrified. The guide is presumed dead. The two Americans paddled to safety after the Tuesday morning attack on the Lukuga River in Congo. The International Rescue Committee helped evacuate the Americans to a nearby town after Tuesday's attack, said Ciaran Donnelly, the organization's regional director in the Central African country. The body of 35-year-old Hendrik...
  • Racial slur use lands Rep. Buck (D) in hot water (He didn't know that 'wetback' was offensive)

    05/06/2004 11:08:10 AM PDT · by Blood of Tyrants · 100 replies · 291+ views
    Tennessean ^ | 5/5/04 | By ANITA WADHWANI
    <p>Several incendiary comments by a Midstate legislator about Hispanic workers — including the use of the term ''wetback'' — have drawn criticism from some Hispanic community leaders and advocates.</p> <p>State Rep. Frank Buck, D-Dowelltown, used the term twice yesterday in a public debate over changes to the state's driver's license law with fellow House Transportation Committee colleagues.</p>