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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day Free Republic made its debut in September, 1996, and the forum was added in early 1997.   Over 100,000 people have registered for posting privileges on Free Republic, and the forum is read daily by tens of thousands of concerned citizens and patriots from all around the country and the world. 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...

A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day Free Republic made its debut in September, 1996, and the forum was added in early 1997.   Over 100,000 people have registered for posting privileges on Free Republic, and the forum is read daily by tens of thousands of concerned citizens and patriots from all around the country and the world. 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...

<p>Free Republic made its debut in September, 1996, and the forum was added in early 1997.   Over 100,000 people have registered for posting privileges on Free Republic, and the forum is read daily by tens of thousands of concerned citizens and patriots from all around the country and the world.</p>

"We have traded a dictator for a chaos that has left America less secure." -John Kerry "But I do support the troops." "He betrayed this country! He played on our fears! He took America on an ill-conceived foreign adventure dangerous to our troops, an adventure pre-ordained and planned before 9/11 ever took place!" -Al Gore "But I support the troops." "The motivation for war is simple. The U.S. government started the war with Iraq in order to make it easy for U.S. corporations to do business in other countries. They intend to use cheap labor in those countries, which will...

Weekend march aimed at bringing troops home... [snip] Bush did not plan to be in Washington on Saturday, but he will have support on the streets. The groups FreeRepublic.com and Protest Warrior plan their own demonstration on Saturday, with hundreds expected to join in. FreeRepublic spokesman Kristinn Taylor said a larger rally Sunday on the National Mall would honor military families. [snip] The war protests will coincide with planned demonstrations against the World Bank and International Monetary Fund, which hold their annual meetings this weekend. Anti-globalization protesters will eventually join the marchers opposing the Iraq war. ANSWER and United for...

The Heart of Texas Chapter of FreeRepublic.com is holding a rally in Crawford, Texas today to show America's support for our troops, President Bush and the war on terrorists in Iraq, Afghanistan and elsewhere around the world.The rally will be held at noon at the Crawford Civic Center at 1000 4th Street.Freepers are coming from near and far to join the H.O.T. Chapter in Crawford. If you live within four hours drive of Crawford, it's not too late to hit the road and get on down there.Folks in attendance will be calling in to me, Brad's Gramma and Jeff Head...

Patriotic Art Show to Counter Attorney General's ExhibitSacUnion.com Staff Writer Published: July 25, 2005 A painting titled "T'anks to Mr. Bush!" by attorney-artist Stephen Pearcy, is displayed in the Department of Justice cafeteria in Sacramento, Calif., Tuesday, July 19, 2005. This coming Thursday the heated political debate surrounding an art exhibit co-sponsored by State Attorney General Bill Lockyer will intensify when conservative opponents of the Lockyer-sponsored exhibit put on their own, counter exhibit. The Sacramento-based pro-military non-profit group, Move America Forward, has announced it is teaming up with Sacramento talk show host, Mark Williams of KFBK 1530, to put on...

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....THIS is what today is all about! Taken along Memorial Day Parade route in Columbia, MO

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Dear Volunteers, Our Patriotic Drive, May 27-30 is fast approaching! We hope you will be able to join us during the 4 day weekend to help assemble 25,000 care packages to send to our courageous service members deployed overseas. In order to maintain a steady pace throughout the weekend, we like to assign specific shifts to all volunteers. We have all sorts of jobs available during every shift, from seated to standing to running to lifting! Please contact our volunteer coordinator, Penny Alfonso, ASAP to set up your day and time: pennyalfonso@yahoo.com. Please write "Operation Gratitude" in the subject line....

<p>Encino, Cal. - Over Memorial Day Weekend, Operation Gratitude, a nonprofit, all-volunteer organization, will conduct its Patriotic Drive, assembling over 25,000 care packages that will be sent to deployed troops for delivery around July 4th. Operation Gratitude's ( www.opgratitude.com ) mission is to put a smile on a service member's face, lift morale, and express the appreciation of the American people for the sacrifices of the men and women defending our freedom. To date, Operation Gratitude has sent almost 45,000 care packages to individual troops in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait, Bosnia, Korea, Kosovo and onto ships all over the world.</p>

Support the Troops--Wear Red on Fridays I am writing to encourage everyone to begin wearing something red every Friday. Whether you want the troops to come home or support their presence in foreign lands, we should all show our gratitude for their sacrifices. Please help spread the word to your family, friends and co-workers, that Americans support the troops and their families. Even a small gesture like this can boost their morale and let them know we are thankful for their service. Brendan Steinhauser San Diego, CA bstein80@yahoo.com

<p>The anti-war display hung at the home of Steve and Virginia Pearcy includes a Palestinian and Iraqi flag. This is the second time this week that the couple has hung a U.S. soldier in effigy. Earlier the couple shamefully hung a soldier by a noose with a sign that read “Your Tax Dollars at Work.” The new sign says “Bush Lied. I Died.”</p>

Operation Interdependence is sponsoring a 'support the troops' event during the NHRA race on April 8-10 -- Ron Chaffee wants to have his OI funny car here (spring/houston) and we (OI spring shipping center) will be getting it together--Who would like to help us? judy hile,OI area manager jhile@oidelivers.org

Dear Friends, A reminder about all that is happening over the next few weeks: 1. FRIDAYS AT THE ARMORY: We will be meeting every Friday at the Armory from 10am to 3pm to do important prep work for the Holiday Drive; after November 14, we will continue to meet on Fridays to assemble more packages. We need as many volunteers as possible!! Please join us for any amount of time available. Address: California Army National Guard 17330 Victory Boulevard Van Nuys, California 91406 Corner of Victory and Louise 2. HOLIDAY DRIVE-- NOVEMBER 11-14, 2004: If you want to volunteer during...

It's become a phenomenon on four wheels: magnets for cars, with ribbons that say "Support Our Troops." In a particularly heated election year, the magnets are one thing drivers -- and voters -- seem to be able to agree on. "Geez, they're everywhere," says Bob Fortini, proprietor of Fortini's Service Station in Somerville. "It seems like every car you get behind has one lately. I saw three of them on one car this morning. It's exploded in the last month." There are several variations on the magnet. Some of the ribbons are yellow. Some are red, white, and blue. Some...

CANTON — Fawcett Stadium’s 20,000 football fans were on their feet and cheering Sunday. So were the Class of 2004 Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinees and the National Football League, who joined the fans in saluting active military and veterans. With chants of “U.S.A., U.S.A.” reverberating throughout Fawcett, Marine Lance Corp. Christopher Johnson, Marine Lance Corp. Kevin Crumley, Staff Sgt. Thomas Gillis and Army PFC Spec. Allen Lewis soaked in the applause usually reserved for the likes of Elway. The four are Purple Heart recipients, troops injured in battle. Their injuries range from lost limbs to lost sight. “It...

The death of former NFL defensive back Pat Tillman, who gave up his lucrative job with the Arizona Cardinals to enlist in the armed forces, has had a significant impact on NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue. Tillman’s widow, Marie, was an invited guest Sunday to the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s enshrinement ceremony, along with four other soldiers who had limbs amputated. Tagliabue spoke at the enshrinement and then made sure he was out of the congestion in time to make a dinner at Brookside Country Club. The NFL hosted a dinner there for Purple Heart veterans. Hall of Famer Deacon...