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The infection on Jim's right ankle flared up again about three weeks ago. They tried treating it with antibiotics but they had no effect. When Jim went in on Wednesday for followup visit and possibly a new prescription, they admitted him for tests and intravenous antibiotics. He was told that he would be there until at least Monday. They are not anticipating more surgery at this time.

  Prayer RequestJim Robinson is having surgery tomorrow, May 15thSee the posts below for information about this procedure. Jim Update: It has been a frustrating day, I finally have a update for everyone. I called Jim at the hospital. The nurse was in his room and gave him the phone. Sheila took his cell phone to him so I will be able to contact him easier. Also they took his laptop. Due to major pain killers, he was able to sleep in the bed last night and was in bed when I called. He sounded better than he has for...

Jim Robinson is in surgery today and the last thing he needs to be worried about is whether or not the freepathon is going to continue for another day/week/month. In the words of "Larry, The cable guy"... LETS GET 'ER DONE!!

Jim Robinson has created and maintains a huge treasure trove of news and information here at FreeRepublic.com. He gladly shares it with us Freepers and the rest of the world (a.k.a. - lurkers). And thanks to Jim and staff, FreeRepublic has a fantastic search engine (far surpassing Google), IMHO, due to the plethora of relevant news and information from around the world posted by us Freepers. For lack of a better description, I would classify FreeRepublic as a huge historical news and information database thanks to all of the postings and comments of Freepers (and a few disrupters - ZOT!!)....

   Prayer Request for Jim Robinson Original post: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1995434/posts?page=1  Sorry about being gone all day yesterday. I was at the VA hospital where a team of doctors and cardiovascular surgeons were examining my legs and trying to come up with a treatment plan for the circulatory problem I've been fighting for the last several years. The good news is they think they can save my legs! Hurrah! And I will probably be out most of today too. I'm going back to the VA this morning for some sonogram tests. More on that on another thread later. By the way, I...

Birthday Greetings and God Bless ... to Jim from all of the grateful family at Free Republic.

Finally! It is set. Congressman and Presidential Candidate Duncan Lee Hunter will join us on Free Republic on Monday, August 13, around lunchtime, Pacific Time. He will be with his son Sam (Duncan Hunter Ambassador) in San Diego. He will log onto Free Republic as a new member. I will post the 16 questions we gave him last month AND the answers he has provided to those questions in a "live thread". Mr. Hunter will come onto FR and answer a few follow up questions and rub elbows with the "folks" for an hour or so. Please understand that he...

A troll has been spotted on a number of blogs and forums, going by the name of Jim Robinson....

About me: Lurker - since 1998 Member - since 1999 In self-imposed exile - since April 2007 The tone of the debate and the attacks on long-time fellow Freepers for the cardinal sin of daring to support Rudy Giuliani in early 2007 around here have really saddened me. Instead of fighting the enemy FR is now imposing an 'ideological purity' test on FR members. The well-oiled train has gone off the rails and Mr. Robinson risks becoming the next Joe Farah - a fellow who started a great website for conservative news and opinions, but who gradually drifted off to...

Tennessee Nana (left), Syncro (top), Me (right), and the GREAT JIM ROBINSON!!!! The Gathering of Eagles Caravan hit HOTLANTA (Atlanta, GA) this morning! LOTS OF PICS! Click HERE to see the full photo album! (if you click on any one of the photos, it will give you a "closer" look!

Would you accept a gay agenda/NARAL supporting abortionist gun-grabber as your party's savior against Hillary Clinton even if it means we abandon the pro-life, pro-family, pro-freedom of religion and pro-gun planks from the party's platform? And most likely ends any prayer of ever overturning Roe vs Wade or preventing gay marriage as the law of the land? And eventually leads to permanently ending any and all mention of God or prayer in the public square? And further erodes away the right of the people to keep and bear arms? Will preachers speaking out against the gay agenda eventually become a...

Bringing back a classic from Dec. 1998. It was probably one of the first 100 songs I did on FR. I joined FR after getting my first computer in about April of 1997 and seeing "Whitewater Files" on the DRUDGE REPORT. Let's sing it for JimRob's birthday. ================================================================== Note: I had to pull a new MIDI for this. I hope it tracks okay. MIDI - MRS. ROBINSON (LONG INTRO) And here's to you Mr. Robinson You're the biggest hero that we know, whoa-whoa-whoa You trouble maker Jim Robinson In the history books you'll find your way Hey-hey-hey…hey-hey-hey We'd like to...

Happy Birthday Jim! Thank you for FreeRepublic.com!!

Natalie Maines of the 'Dixie Chicks' created quite an uproar the night of the president's decision to declare war on Iraq in 2003. Maines stated that the Dixie Chicks as a whole were 'ashamed' of the Bush decision and Maines said she was "embarrassed he was from Texas." The group refused to retract their statement, and instead responded to the criticism by releasing their new single 'Not Ready To Make Nice,' earlier this year. According the New York Post's Page Six, The Chicks' biggest detractor, FreeRepublic.com founder Jim Robinson, reportedly declined to appear in their documentary, "Shut Up and Sing."...

with photos by [Mrs]Trooprally, Upchuck, and GW student Luke Washington, DC, September 22, 2006-- It's a balmy Indian summer evening, and all four corners of the entrance to Walter Reed Army Medical Center are swarming with nearly 70 FReepers and a Freeping dog. A man in a red "Free Republic 10 Year Anniversary" ball cap takes in the scene from his vantage point near the Mother of All Banners on the northeast corner. It is Jim Robinson, Free Republic's founder, who flew in from California for this special Free Republic weekend in the nation's capital for honoring the troops. Photo...

Let us all celebrate the 10th year anniversary of Free Republic. I can honestly say that I have met more quality people here at FR, than I have in my personal endeavors....and my personal endeavors are all over the world. I also just want to thank my many friends I have made here at FR for their wit, intelligence, and friendship.

whois freerepublic.com - Domain Name: FREEREPUBLIC.COM Created on..............: 23-SEP-1996

See for example this thread first. Free Republic is now 10 years old! (A thought that leaves liberals COLD.) So come join the mob (and honor Jim Rob) --if a newcomer may be so bold.

Jefferson MacAurther Dodge just knew that Ann Coulter was going to show up, but when he was handed an Ann Coulter Doll, he wasn't sure... But sure enough and good at her word, Ann Coulter not only showed up but was very vocal in her support for his campaign. The guy in the middle of the last two pictures by the way is apparantly Tourist Guy's Uncle...

It was a nice turn-out for Jeffers, who's running for the 47th seat to the California Assembly. When Ann arrived it simply lit up the room. Imagine that! From what I have been told about what Jeffors once did for Ann when she was in a debate in a hostile environment, this was a very nice way for her to have returned the favor. In attendence also was our Jim Robinson, accompanied by his own retinue. This was one of the few times I've had to speak with Jim in person, but the tumult circulating from the vicinity of Miss...

Jim Robinson and a bunch of FReepers are going Saturday July 22 to the Ronald Reagan Library and Museum in Simi Valley -- Come join us! There is a LOT to see, so if you can, arrive between 10 and noon for a head start. Jim & Crew will probably arrive about noon and we'll have lunch, then most of us will tour as a group in the afternoon. At NOON, find the tables near the Berlin Wall display--there are tables where we can picnic. Bring Your Own--or bring enough to share! There is covered seating for 100, 1st come...

Saturday June 24th in Courtyard Square in Santa Rosa, CA brought about 300 people to our local Support The Troops Rally.There were a number of great speakers, many from the Military. Soldiers, Marines and family members with loved ones serving in Iraq and around the world.Colonel Louis "Pete" Peterka gave a very moving talk which I will go into later. His Daughter was there and her son (his Grandson) Kevin is serving in Iraq at this time. That's Kevin's Mother in the center of the next picture. He was close to one of the events we have heard a lot...

JimRob's Big Adventure (April Roadtrip) Greetings FReepers, I'll be traveling with Jim and Shiela Robinson. We'll be attending a Heritage Foundation seminar/workshop in Colorado Springs, CO. Jim will be representing FreeRepublic.com and I will be there representing VetsCoR. Our itinerary will be: Depart from Date time miles Arrive at Date Time Approximate Driving time Fresno, CA* 4/13/06 ??? 171 mi Mojave, CA 4/13/06 ??? 4 hours Mojave, CA* 4/14/06 ??? 172 mi. Death Valley,CA 4/14/06 ??? 4 hours Death Valley, CA* 4/16/06 ??? 171 mi. Mojave, CA 4/16/06 ??? 4 hours Mojave, CA* 4/16/06 1330 256 mi. LHC, AZ 4/16/06...

Just a reminder: Free Republic is a conservative site. We fight for conservative principles, values and causes. We defend the Constitution. We defend our borders. We defend our God-given rights. We are opposed to the liberal/socialist/Marxist agenda for America. We do not willingly give up ground to the Marxists. It's true that the illegal immigration issue is very discouraging, and I don't know if anyone has a solution that will appeal to conservatives and yet manage to get by Democrat obstructionism, ie, a filibuster, but I don't see that as any reason to give up everything. We should not allow...

Kerfuffles is undoubtedly one of the best blogs I've come across. The fact that it is a Virginia blog is just icing on the cake. I have laughed, shed a tear or two, thumped the keyboard in confirmation and have always come away informed and better equipped to take on the Dark Side. For instance: Neddy has dug up a disturbing Flash presentation created by the Council For Secular Humanism denouncing Bush's America as a fascist regime. Immediately after a few still shots of Hitler and minions they display what they consider to be the #1 sign of fascism illustrated...

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...

Star Search, Townhall Style By Emily YeeDec 5, 2005Coming out of an election season of relatively minor importance to most of the nation, perhaps not many of us have felt the wave of patriotism, political mobilization, or grassroots enthusiasm that seems to occur most conspicuously only once every four years. But let me remind you that these qualities and activities do not get put on the backburners in between presidential elections. Whether or not they make the headlines every day is one issue, but the spirit of the responsible American citizen is quite another. Behind every major event or effort—and...

This blogger, Global Cop From D.C., has been posting live from DC all weekend with photos starting Friday night of the counter Code Pink demonstration at Walter Reed Friday night through today. Check out all the pictures here: http://globalcop.us/

Finally... We've gotten A LOT of the pictures (but believe it or not... still not ALL) from the "You Don't Speak for Me, Cindy" Tour. There are also tons of news stories, and also two audio links. CLICK HERE for PICS & MORE

Hey! We got into Dallas early this morning (another no-sleep night YAWN!) and just woke up for a pre-press conference planning meeting. Below is information on where we'll be today. Can someone PING every area FReeper about the 4:00 - 6:00 PM event done in conjunction with KLIF? 4:00-4:15pm Media Availability - “Dick’s Last Resort” 1701 North Market Street, Dallas, Texas. 4:15-6:00pm Broadcasting Live on KLIF 570 AM with Greg Knapp at “Dick’s Last Resort” in Dallas Texas.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 25, 2005 CONTACT: Shawn Callahan (916) 768-2686 [cell] – press inquiries Robert Dixon (916) 761-6987 [cell] – caravan & rally coordinator DAY 4 - Thursday: Stops in:* Albuquerque* Amarillo Several Hundred Supporters Send Caravan Off from Phoenix on Wednesday (Dateline: On the road in San Diego, California) – The “You Don’t Speak for Me, Cindy” Tour has arrived in Albuquerque, New Mexico where it will make a morning stop at KKOB radio. From there the caravan heads to Amarillo, Texas for a stop at the Flying J Truck Stop. Move America Forward (website: www.MoveAmericaForward.org) has...

FreeRepublic – an online community "I had not been all that politically active prior to President Clinton's election," Robinson recalls. "Yes, I complained about government and politics just like everyone else … but politics was not particularly high on my list of priorities – until Slick came along." Robinson saw that the Clintons had brought a new and dangerous level of corruption to American politics. He could no longer remain aloof. "I knew that the newspapers and news media were lying and I knew that government had been encroaching on our individual rights and that our politicians were as corrupt...

<p>Editor's note: The following is an eye-opening look into New York Times best-selling author Richard Poe's revealing book, "Hillary's Secret War." Whereas Edward Klein's book on the New York senator reveals previously unknown aspects of her personal life, Poe's expose focuses on how Hillary Clinton and the left's "shadow government" have labored to put her and her far-left agenda in the White House by controlling the still-uncensored flow of real news to Americans – via the Internet.</p>

Does Free Republic and Jim Robinson ban those who disagree with them? asks The Conservative Voice. Most all of the posters seek "Anonymity" when replying to the question raised on The Conservative Voice website: Is Free Republic Biased? Nathan Tabor, Senior Editor and webmaster, moderates this running "Topic of the Day" and everyday discussion.Visit ForumOne "Anonymous" poster writes: "Re: Is Free Republic Biased? Biased? Well, since the site is dominated by paid party operatives and federal employees who allow no dissent from the Bush regime's latest political propaganda releases, you could say that it's more a solid, one way amen...

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x898516 AIndependentTexan (53 posts) Sat Sep-25-04 05:11 PM Original message Find information about Jim Robinson-All Democratic Underground members What is his history and any information you can find on him _______________________________________ Onlooker (733 posts) Sat Sep-25-04 05:18 PM Response to Original message 2. I used to participate in Free Republic I used to participate in Free Republic laying the part of a moderate until a few years ago. I have no way of verifying the accuracy of my recollection, but I remember a post in which it said that Jim Robinson suffered from cerebral palsy or some other serious disease....

TURN THE PAGEOn that long and lonesome highway, even East of Omaha,You can listen to the people, asking "Please come do some more",And you wonder if it's in you, and you wonder if you've got it anymore...But your friends just keep-on wanderin' in, the way we always do,And yer doin' all those hours, and there's nothin' left for you,and you might just feel like leaving,But you know you got this job to do!So there you are, starting a FReep again.There you go, back in the fray...Here we come, backin' you up again,Here we come, we don't turn the page...Here we...

It's a Summer FReeper Party for Washington FReepers with JimRob & family!

The San Diego Chapter held a special dinner to honor Jim Robinson. We arrived early at the restaurant only to discover it might be an hour before we could have dinner. The restaurant herded us (22) into the bar so we wouldn't take up their whole lobby, and we all chatted and got acquainted; some imbibed in their favorite beverage. While we were in the bar, a classy looking guy and his wife walked into the bar. He looked so familiar to me .. and all of a sudden somebody said his name .. and WOW! it was Joseph Perkins...

Help Support the Border Patrol Murrieta/Temecula Republican Assembly to Sponsor Rally in Support of Border Patrol WE NEED YOUR ATTENDANCE at a very important rally to support our Border Patrol and their illegal alien sweeps. The Murrieta/Temecula Republican Assembly and the Temecula Valley Republican Women Federated are organizing participants for a large show-of-support rally at the Temecula Border Patrol office: SATURDAY JULY 24TH 11:00 AM Length: about 2 hours BORDER PATROL OFFICE 43136 RANCHO WAY TEMECULA CA Bring flags, signs family and friends. Directions: I-15 to Rancho California off ramp and head west, right on Diaz, left on Rancho Way...

The San Diego Chapter of Free Republic is excited to welcome the founder of Free Republic, Jim Robinson and his family. In honor of this visit, the SD Chapter is hosting a dinner. Here are the details: Date: Saturday, July 24, 2004 Time: 4-4:30 p.m. Place: Olive Garden Restaurant 3215 Sports Arena Blvd. San Diego, CA 92110 Attire: Casual Contact: "onyx" and "doodlelady" via FReepmail to make your reservation. Those who want to attend the dinner should plan on paying for their own meals, as well as being asked to contribute an extra couple of dollars to cover the Robinson...

Greetings Western Arizona FReepers. I just got off the phone with Jim, he'll be in Mohave County on Friday. He'll be staying Friday night in Kingman and coming to Lake Havasu City on Saturday for lunch. If there are any FReepers out here who would like to have supper with Jim in Kingman on Friday, or who would like to join us for lunch on Saturday, FReepmail me ASAP. I'll post information on Saturday's lunch on this thread shortly.

Here goes! Just Another Joe(KC), Ruth and Harmonica Man, Jim Robinson Just Another Joe, Chris , Sheila and Jim, Prov sitting on grass Sheila and Jim Robinson enjoying the Memorial Day Parade in Columbia Harmonica Man shaking Jim Robinson\'s hand... Jim\'s chair had a breakdown, but Dog fixed it up in no time! I have more photos on my webpage: http://www.hometown.aol.com/midmofreeper It's on page 2. :)

Jim Robinson, his wife and his son will visit with the Heart of Texas Chapter of FreeRepublic on June 10th. All Austin area freepers in good standing are invited to come for this meeting.The event will be held in my home in Lakeway TX, just a bit north and west of Austin. The meeting will start at 6PM, and dinner will be served. Freepmail me for directions to my house.We are asking each guest to bring a covered dish of any kind--this is potluck--so whatever shows up is what we will eat--LOL!We are also asking everyone to bring photos and...

 Free Republic Freedom Tour ~ 2004 Houston, Texas      Saturday, June 12, 2004      Come join the Houston Area Texans as weWelcome Jim Robinson on his Freedom Tour Time and PlaceNoon Saturday ~  June 12, 2004Our get together is at a private residence.Please FReepMail me for the address and the number in your party. We are planning a Texas size party with good eats and good company that can't be beat. If you would like to help in some way please join us at our Chapter forum for details.  Bring A Flag!Bring A Friend!Bring That FReeper Attitude! The Houston Area TexansHouston...

Jim Robinson is coming to Colorado! Lets do lunch! Greetings, As you may know Jim Robinson and family will be doing a tour of many states this month. They will be in Ft. Collins, Colorado on May 28th and 29th. Their plans are to arrive late in the evening on the 28th and they will be leaving on Saturday afternoon following a Freep of the lefties and a late lunch. A few of us have been trying to decide where to go for lunch. We would like to have as many Freepers from Colorado and Southern Wyoming join us for...

Hey Mid MO FReepers...as you all know Jim is coming to Columbia on May 31st. Where do you all want to chow down at and when? When: After the Memorial Day Parade, because I am in it :P: Where: Anyone been to that new steak place near Sam's Club? Right near IHOP? That would be a great place. Any suggestions/comments? :)

  Hillary's Secret WarThe Clinton Conspiracy to MuzzleInternet Journalistsby Richard Poe Foreword by Jim RobinsonFounder of FreeRepublic.com   "Hillary Clinton is one of the most important political players in the last decade, and she's been nothing but trouble. Hillary's Secret War by Richard Poe is required reading." ANN COULTER Bestselling author of Treason, Slander and High Crimes and Misdemeanors   "Hillary's Secret War chronicles the lonely battle many of us waged to expose Clinton corruption. As one who took part in that struggle, I am impressed by the accuracy and insight of Richard Poe's account. He has brought to...

To: Freedom Wins So, it doesn't matter if he [Bush] snorted coke as a youth? It was a long time ago, a youthful in-discretion? Kinda like people who frequented sneakeasies during prohibition? Kind of a cute story, eh? Well, how about all the people whose lives have been destroyed by being arrested for the felony of drug possession? What about the millions of people who are rotting away in your filthy drug infested prisons at this very moment? Well, by God, if you people insist on electing another cokehead as President, you damned well better throw open all the prison...

  Hillary's Secret WarThe Clinton Conspiracy to MuzzleInternet Journalistsby Richard Poe Foreword by Jim RobinsonFounder of FreeRepublic.com   Author’s Introductionby Richard Poe   MANY readers will dismiss this book as a collection of wild-eyed conspiracy theories. Yet strong evidence supports every allegation. Who can deny any longer that Hillary Clinton presided over a "secret police" force, charged with silencing, bribing, blackmailing, intimidating, and otherwise neutralizing Clinton foes? The evidence is frankly overwhelming. "Hillary is not merely an aider and abettor to this secret police operation. She has been its prime instigator and organizer," wrote the late Barbara Olson in...