Posted on 07/01/2020 1:09:40 PM PDT by A Navy Vet
Back in 1997 a highly patriotic man got tired of being censored at a popular site of the time. With his understanding of America's Constitution, he created a site called Free Republic (FR). It was/is a very fitting name. It grew exponentially and the participants started creating FR city chapters for local activism beyond their discussions. They were on the streets no matter the age, race, or sex.
One sentence from Jim Robinson created an entire movement that brought people from all over the country to make a statement in DC about Bill Clinton. It was called the "March For Justice" Thousands came and volunteered for any position they could get. I was extremely privileged to be the coordinator, but had to disappoint many for what they preferred. Still, they did their jobs. I couldn't be more proud of those patriots.
It was THE first Internet sponsored rally and was highly successful with many conservative politicians taking the stage.
There were many other FR events/gatherings, but eventually the chapters fell away. Some chapter leaders died, some just got too infirmed, some just lost interest with the success of Pres. Trump, or just got tired.
With the anarchy happening nightly across out great nation, now is the time to re-group. I'm asking anyone who has the time, finances, youthful outlook to join me in re-forming the Free Republic Network.
Peoplesrights.org
FTA: being censored at a popular site of the time.
Was that Lucianne.com?
Please pull this post. I got carried away. Thank you.
Do you remember the Lady Freeper who kept records of every event and factual discussions here on site? She was the go to Freeper for any FR info. She had volumes of information.
I agree about motivating the younger FR patriots. How do you suggest we motivate their interest?
However, I'm suggesting a Free Republic sponsored movement because the name is well known. Any ideas for an new title/acronym? I started back when with FAN (Free Action Network). It didn't take off, but then came along Free Republic Network. A Freeper named Bob J organized/coordinated it with many successful events and gatherings. He has been long gone, but might find his info in my files.
Good to hear. Where are you located? - city only.
I believe that to be a very good idea. Unfortunately, I won't have the time while organizing my local chapter and being a central point of contact for other forming chapters. Feel free to move forward with that if you have the time. It could be its own thread put on the side bar under "activism".
Ive followed Oregons ping list for years and its always been interesting. Wait let me find the pinger, he/she may have some thoughts on organizing the state boards too. Cant hurt to ask.
Any thoughts my FRiend?
You aren’t talking about Alamo Girl are you?
Nothing wrong with this post FRiend.
Yes I am, thank you. Do you know if she is still active? Were you ever in contact with her? If anyone has a list of past/current FR chapters, it would be her. She was quite the resource for anything Free Republic. I never knew her, but always admired her time and effort.
Guess I could search her name now that I know it.
bkmk
Yep .. FR gained a whole herd of folks when L.com went fascist.
I was kick out there many years ago after posting my first and only article about a guy who was rescued trapped in an air pocket under a sunken boat.
Something about the headline was too long.
Karen has been the organizer here she is in front of congress
"Karen Kenny testifies before Congress on how IRS targeted her group" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6_T4lgviD0&t=1s
wrong thread sorry
WV is surrounded by Tenn, KY, Ohio and VA and it’s a tourist’s dream. I worked for justice through Clinton’s mess. I went to the 13 House members gathering and dinner in D.C. Some female Freepers gathered a group who met in Ohio a couple of times. We worked for Bush (sorry about that) was elected and things died down. I think everyone in the U.S. was afraid to go public with their anger and opinions when the African won. Trump was the one we had been waiting for so we haven’t reformed. We had a local Tea Party of Republicans who worked for more local issues. I think we were successful in turning WV Republican. If there is an interest in forming a Freeper group, I’m in, if it’s close enough and I remain mobile.
He may have been a nebbish in the end, but he was a lot better than the stiff the Democrats put up in 2000! Although, if Algore had stolen the election, we might not have had to deal with Obama-lama-ding-dong.
Sorry, I don’t think one will work for most Freepers. Thank you.
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