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2011-09-12

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Posted by Barbara 2011-09-12 09:19|| || Front Page|| [11128 views ] Top

#1 It does seem like longer.

Posted by phil_b 2011-09-12 09:25|| 2011-09-12 09:25|| Front Page Top

#2 yeah - I found Fred via The Professor. Glad I did

Posted by Frank G 2011-09-12 09:26|| 2011-09-12 09:26|| Front Page Top

#3 Wow, 10 years already. Either I'm getting older, or time is condensing.

Posted by DragonFly 2011-09-12 09:28|| 2011-09-12 09:28|| Front Page Top

#4 Could be both, Dragonfly. ;-p

Posted by Barbara 2011-09-12 09:36|| 2011-09-12 09:36|| Front Page Top

#5 I believe you;re correct. Apparently, after 40 the warranty expires. :)

Posted by DragonFly 2011-09-12 09:38|| 2011-09-12 09:38|| Front Page Top

#6 Congrats, Fred! Still at the top of my daily blog-check.

As I've heard said in another context: the days are long, but the years are short.

Posted by xbalanke 2011-09-12 10:08|| 2011-09-12 10:08|| Front Page Top

#7 Found you almost from day 1 via a link from Insty. You are one of only 2, besides Insty, that I still follow out of dozens that I started following after that dark day.

Congrats and a myriad thanks.

Posted by AlanC 2011-09-12 10:20|| 2011-09-12 10:20|| Front Page Top

#8 This is still the only place to get daily WOT news delivered with wit, snark and pith.

Posted by The Other Beldar 2011-09-12 10:23|| 2011-09-12 10:23|| Front Page Top

#9 Happy Birthday Rantburg!

Posted by DarthVader 2011-09-12 11:14|| 2011-09-12 11:14|| Front Page Top

#10 Congratulations, Fred.
Rantburg is still one of the best sites on the web for terrorism news.
You've done a fabulous job over the past ten years!

Posted by DanNY 2011-09-12 11:25|| http://nygoe.wordpress.com/ 2011-09-12 11:25|| Front Page Top

#11 First thing I read every morning ten years ago, first thing I read every morning today. You've made a difference in the world Fred.

Posted by Secret Master 2011-09-12 11:49|| 2011-09-12 11:49|| Front Page Top

#12 Congrats, Fred -- I'm like others here -- found you through the Professor and first and last thing I read every day. Job well done!

Posted by Sherry 2011-09-12 11:51|| 2011-09-12 11:51|| Front Page Top

#13 I think I was late to the party by a few days, but the 'Burg has been a daily haunt for the past 10 years. Other websites have come and gone, but Rantburg's been a permanent fixture at the top of my bookmark list. Thanks for all you do, Fred!

Posted by IG-88 2011-09-12 11:57|| 2011-09-12 11:57|| Front Page Top

#14 RB is a daily visit for me and I have had a number of associates take my recommendation to read it daily. A superb news and opinion source. Thank you.

Posted by NoMoreBS 2011-09-12 12:26|| 2011-09-12 12:26|| Front Page Top

#15 The Burg is a mainstay for me. Great info folks, and I pray your well, Fred.

Posted by newc 2011-09-12 12:36|| 2011-09-12 12:36|| Front Page Top

#16 Thanks for all you do, Fred. Live long and prosper.

Posted by Pollyandrew 2011-09-12 13:45|| 2011-09-12 13:45|| Front Page Top

#17 Education with commentary. Thank you.
No card from Islamic Rage Boy?

Posted by Steven 2011-09-12 13:53|| 2011-09-12 13:53|| Front Page Top

#18 Still the best clearinghouse for WoT news.

Posted by Chris W. 2011-09-12 13:55|| 2011-09-12 13:55|| Front Page Top

#19 I also found Fred via Instapundit. That was back in the days before comments, even. Then we could comment, and then Fred started doing his hilarious in-lines.

I had been commenting for a while when he offered me the opportunity to be a 'moderator' (along with a couple other folks, all of whom have since moved on). What's that? Oh, a chance to post articles and do your own in-lines, he replied.

I took that like a trout taking a fly. Been moderating ever since. Not just for the fun, not just to read what's important in the world, not just to work with and for Fred, but for the pleasure of being around all the good people I've met*.

All y'all are great. Thank you, Fred.

* Isn't it time for another Rantapalooza?

Posted by Steve White 2011-09-12 14:11|| 2011-09-12 14:11|| Front Page Top

#20 Proud to call this my home page!

Posted by Raj 2011-09-12 14:14|| 2011-09-12 14:14|| Front Page Top

#21 Congrats Fred and thanks for providing this excellent source and forum for WOT news. I visit several times a day.

My how time flies.

Posted by CrazyFool 2011-09-12 14:22|| 2011-09-12 14:22|| Front Page Top

#22 Congratulations, Fred! I'm a relative 'newbie' here (only about 5 years, I believe) but I can surely echo what the others are saying regarding Rantburg being my first and foremost daily news 'read'. This truly is 'Tomorrow's News Today'

It also helps to know that there are lots of other folk who see the world as I do about so many issues and dangers. Keeps the depression at bay, plus I seem to learn something every day via 'Rantburg U'.

Posted by Mullah Richard 2011-09-12 14:28|| 2011-09-12 14:28|| Front Page Top

#23 Fred, I am a long time reader and very infrequent commenter and I treasure this site for all the valuable information it has provided me over the years. Sadly, I wish you weren't needed any more but am glad you are here as a much needed resource, Happy B'day Rantburg.

Posted by Total War 2011-09-12 14:38|| 2011-09-12 14:38|| Front Page Top

#24 This site and Long war Journal i read daily.

Congratulations to Fred,TW etc.

We need to spread the truth to the general public regarding the likes of Saudi,Iran,Pakistan,China and Russia all Western enemies!

Posted by Paul D 2011-09-12 14:43|| 2011-09-12 14:43|| Front Page Top

#25 10 years. It's aged well.
Glad I've been here for most of it.

Posted by tu3031 2011-09-12 15:05|| 2011-09-12 15:05|| Front Page Top

#26 Thanks Fred for providing the best informational site on the webinator. The well thought out and civil discourse is more than refreshing!

Posted by Muggsy Glink 2011-09-12 15:37|| 2011-09-12 15:37|| Front Page Top

#27 Congratulations!

Whoodathunkit?
.

Posted by OregonGuy 2011-09-12 16:08|| http://tenmileisland.blogspot.com/ 2011-09-12 16:08|| Front Page Top

#28 Congratulations! I've recommended the site to many friends over the years.

BTW, did this get reported? One can but hope...

Posted by James 2011-09-12 16:28|| http://idontknowbut.blogspot.com 2011-09-12 16:28|| Front Page Top

#29 Fred, the Burg has been daily reading for me for years now. We deeply appreciate all the effort. Now head to the O Club and grab yourself a frosty one.

Posted by Jonathan 2011-09-12 16:51|| 2011-09-12 16:51|| Front Page Top

#30 Thank you Fred and everyone involved for putting together and maintaining such an excellent site.

Posted by swksvolFF 2011-09-12 16:58|| 2011-09-12 16:58|| Front Page Top

#31 Thanks Fred. As I recall, I found Rantburg through a weekly print magazine which went under. Might have been called This Week. Rantburg was mentioned as an outstanding blogging site for info on the WOT. It has indeed proven to be!

Posted by JohnQC 2011-09-12 17:03|| 2011-09-12 17:03|| Front Page Top

#32 Best site around , the quality of posters says a lot on how valued you are Fred .. Rantburg is a shining beacon in this pus filled mire we call WOT

Posted by Albi 2011-09-12 17:22|| 2011-09-12 17:22|| Front Page Top

#33 Thank you Fred, Rantburg is a great wealth of information. I love the exchange of ideas and the comments are awesome.
Yes Rantapaloosa time toga toga toga
Close to Colorado this time?

Posted by Jan at work 2011-09-12 17:33|| 2011-09-12 17:33|| Front Page Top

#34 I found Rantburg.com via one of Emperor Misha's very brief lulls in expressing invective, about 2002.

Posted by badanov 2011-09-12 17:43|| http://www.freefirezone.org 2011-09-12 17:43|| Front Page Top

#35 "Isn't it time for another Rantapalooza?"

Yes, it is, Steve - somewhere around the DC/Baltimore area to accommodate me Fred would be my suggestion. ;-p

Posted by Barbara 2011-09-12 18:49|| 2011-09-12 18:49|| Front Page Top

#36 Did Glenn ever share his energy drink recipe with you?

Posted by Eric Jablow 2011-09-12 18:55|| 2011-09-12 18:55|| Front Page Top

#37 TGFR, and thank you, Fred, for the space and freedom that is here, moderated on such a fine balance, Tx, Mods. A 3XDaily read for many years wherever I may be. I am gathering every front page to be used as a History book 40 years hence, (with relevant ° issues solved, of course). Happy Birthday, to all Burgers, too, truly Rantburg-U, all the time.Thanks, once again.

Skål, mina vänner!

Posted by Rhodesiafever 2011-09-12 19:25|| 2011-09-12 19:25|| Front Page Top

#38 Happy 10th and a healthy 10 more.
You da man!.

Posted by Dale 2011-09-12 21:00|| 2011-09-12 21:00|| Front Page Top

#39 Happy 10th!!! Fred, thank you for all you have done. And to the mods, Steve, Bad, TW, LOTP, et all! And to the folks that made the site great, folks like .com, Frank, hehe had to put them together, OS, AP and the rest of the great RB family! And Yes it is time for another Rantapoloza!!!!

Posted by 49 Pan 2011-09-12 21:07|| 2011-09-12 21:07|| Front Page Top

#40 Happy 10th, Fred! How much is that in blog years?

I raise a glass to you and all the people who have made this possible, and to the time when the whole WOT becomes a relic of the past. F-150, Q-ship, Arclight!

Posted by SteveS 2011-09-12 22:32|| 2011-09-12 22:32|| Front Page Top

#41 Fred, you have built a place that I had always hoped to build myself. But your creation is better and more well thought out than my vision ever had been. Thanks.

Posted by rammer 2011-09-12 22:50|| 2011-09-12 22:50|| Front Page Top

#42 I am honored to be "put together" with .com. I miss him

Posted by Frank G 2011-09-12 22:52|| 2011-09-12 22:52|| Front Page Top

#43 Thanks for the decade.. 3dc/watermodem....
On another topic.. Fred - Get Well and enjoy retirement!

Posted by Water Modem 2011-09-12 23:50|| 2011-09-12 23:50|| Front Page Top

#44 I'm not sure exactly when or how I found Rantburg. It was a while after that before I dared post, I was so awed by those already sitting around Fred's campfire, chewing over the news. I'm still awed by y'all, and honoured that you gave me my very own clue bat, the heavily padded one with the periwinkle ribbons. ;-) And I'm very pleased to meet those of you posting for the first time, and to see the rara avii (is that right?) who generally prefer to read and ponder. Welcome and thrice welcome!

Has it been years already? I must have been napping long than I thought...

Posted by trailing wife 2011-09-12 23:54|| 2011-09-12 23:54|| Front Page Top

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