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Not so ‘Free Republic’: The Shot Heard Around the Net
The Conservative Voice ^ | Feb 11, 2005 | by William Gheen, President, Americans for Legal Immigration PAC

Posted on 02/11/2005 10:55:36 AM PST by Jim Robinson

The shot heard around the Internet has been fired on FreeRepublic.com The owner Jim Robinson and his moderators have launched a sniper style purge against members that disagree with the President’s ‘guest worker’ amnesty or support more control of illegal immigration. Free Republic is an amazing tool for those looking for a good debate and news from around the country.

The problem for the administration of the site is that their creation is allowing the participants to learn that the Bush immigration record and plans are shockingly out of line with the views of most conservatives. The management’s answer to this conflict between the majority of conservatives and the influence of the White House on their Web site has become electronic executions and censorship.

Members and readers of Free Republic would be surprised to know that many members of their community have fallen silent on the discussions about illegal immigration lately because free speech is an illusion on FR.com. They are silent because they have been banned from the Web site without warning, cause, or explanation in most cases. For weeks the moderators have been suspending and banning new members that chimed in quickly on the immigration debates.

Now this trend has broadened as the first groups of long-term users were suspended or banned this past week. Although Robinson and his staff removed many members of the Free Republic community in the first few days of the purge, those that religiously support President Bush’s immigration plan, open borders and approve of public benefits for illegal aliens remain on the forum. Those that were banned were the members that wanted more done to control illegal immigration and a strict observance to the President’s Oath of Office.


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To: Marine Inspector

I know I am reading that.I can add more but we have lurkers.


2,461 posted on 02/12/2005 10:35:34 PM PST by fatima (We follow bad lurkers ISP's,Hello)
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To: Marine Inspector; bayourod

bayourod,

I've asked you twice now and you still have not answered. I see you have replied to others but it appears you have avoiding answering me.

So once again, you say illegal immigration is not OK, please tell me the reason(s) you believe this.


2,462 posted on 02/12/2005 10:37:14 PM PST by johnwayne
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To: fatima

Gotcha.


2,463 posted on 02/12/2005 10:37:22 PM PST by Marine Inspector (Customs & Border Protection Officer)
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To: Marine Inspector

Semper Fi!


2,464 posted on 02/12/2005 10:37:55 PM PST by 82Marine89 (U.S. Marines- Part of the Navy....The men's department.)
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To: johnwayne

He has changed the subject on a few of my questions as well. It sucks when facts get in the way of emotion.


2,465 posted on 02/12/2005 10:40:06 PM PST by 82Marine89 (U.S. Marines- Part of the Navy....The men's department.)
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To: Marine Inspector

My big complaint is that we either need more attorneys, judges and court space or we should let the agents turn the aliens back right at the border. Screw processing them.


2,466 posted on 02/12/2005 10:45:01 PM PST by Ajnin (I)
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To: Ajnin
Screw processing them.

That would certainly save allot of time and money.

You are correct, we do need more attorneys, judges and court space.

2,467 posted on 02/12/2005 10:49:30 PM PST by Marine Inspector (Customs & Border Protection Officer)
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To: F16Fighter
"Now even if you ridiculously choose to compare Mexican street "gangs" to the organized gangs of Capone, Luciano, and Gambino decades ago -- which were comparatively minuscule in number -- at least they were in this country legally. Capisci?"

WOW!

That made a difference!

They had green cards!

ROTFLMAO!!!

"And for your information -- while Capone and Luciano were doing their thing, MY family -- along with 500,000 other Italian-Americans -- were fighting, bleeding, and dying in the Pacific and Europe during WWII just so YOU can open you big mouth today here in America."

Hispanics on the Rise as Largest U.S. Ethnicity

 

 By Staff Sgt. Alicia K. Borlik
 
American Forces Press Service


 WASHINGTON -- Hispanics account for almost 11 percent of the 
 American population, numbering near 30 million, according to the 
 U.S. Census Bureau. And their numbers are expected to triple by 
 the middle of the next century, accounting for nearly a quarter 
 of America's population.
 
 The fastest growing ethnic group in America is also increasing 
 its presence in the military. Since 1987, the percentage of 
 Hispanics in uniform has increased more than any other group, up 
 3 percent to almost 100,000 in strength, according to statistics 
 from the Defense Manpower Data Center in Monterey, Calif.
 
 The Army shows the largest Hispanic increase in the past 10 
 years. Despite the drawdown, the number of Hispanic soldiers 
 increased 10 percent even as the ranks of white and black 
 soldiers decreased about 40 percent each. Hispanic soldiers 
 currently account for nearly 7 percent of the Army.

Source:U.S. Depertment of Defense


2,468 posted on 02/12/2005 10:54:23 PM PST by Luis Gonzalez (Some people see the world as they would want it to be, effective people see the world as it is.)
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To: Doohickey
"Now, I don't think you're in favor of illegal immigration. I draw that as an inference, because I've never seen the words "I am opposed to illegal immigration" in one of your posts/"

Well, then you just haven't read enough of my posts.

2,469 posted on 02/12/2005 10:58:08 PM PST by Luis Gonzalez (Some people see the world as they would want it to be, effective people see the world as it is.)
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To: Dog Gone
It is that sort of attitude which claims a misdemeanor should be a capital offense that is most offensive.
2,470 posted on 02/12/2005 11:08:41 PM PST by Cultural Jihad
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To: TexasCowboy

Tambien puedo ver el cursivo en la pared.


2,471 posted on 02/12/2005 11:13:59 PM PST by Cultural Jihad
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To: johnwayne

See # 2408


2,472 posted on 02/12/2005 11:14:23 PM PST by bayourod (Unless we get over 40% of the Hispanic vote in 2008, President Hillary will take all your guns away.)
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To: 82Marine89

What is a converted illegal?


2,473 posted on 02/12/2005 11:19:30 PM PST by k2blader (It is neither compassionate nor conservative to support the expansion of socialism.)
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To: bayourod

Thanks for your reply to 2403.


2,474 posted on 02/12/2005 11:21:21 PM PST by txdoda ("Navy Brat")
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To: Luis Gonzalez
Only 7%?
I take my mother to the Veterans; cemetery in Houston every month to visit my father's grave.
Near the entrance is a new section reserved for those killed in service, (meaning Iraq and Afghanistan). We always stop and pay our respects. I've never counted, but I would guess that a third are Hispanic.
2,475 posted on 02/12/2005 11:25:22 PM PST by bayourod (Unless we get over 40% of the Hispanic vote in 2008, President Hillary will take all your guns away.)
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To: staytrue

My opinion stands based on your #1789.

Re. demographics, I'm not very interested. What I'm interested in on this issue and many others is the idea of personal accountability.


2,476 posted on 02/12/2005 11:38:12 PM PST by k2blader (It is neither compassionate nor conservative to support the expansion of socialism.)
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To: bourbon; wardaddy

To everything you said...

TRUE DAT!

Great post, bourbon! I am very proud of your
"adjustment" to correct thinking. Of course,
I have the advantage, because I have "age" in
my favor. ;o)


"Just for the record, I still consider myself to be pro-immigration, with the provisos that the immigration to the U.S ought to be accomplished by legal means rather than subterfuge and that it should be managed with an eye towards our collective security."


IOW, legal means legal, and illegal means illegal.
Unless it concerns Islamofacist countries.
Other than those countries, it doesn't matter what
country, race, or color...legal is legal, and
illegal is illegal.


"Is that so wrong?"


It's not wrong.
In fact, it is essential.

Thanks for the ping.
Ya' done good. ;o)


2,478 posted on 02/13/2005 12:15:50 AM PST by dixiechick2000 (President Bush is a mensch in cowboy boots.)
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To: johnwayne
It's possible that some FReepers hire or have hired illegals. That may be affecting the way they approach this issue.
2,479 posted on 02/13/2005 12:21:11 AM PST by k2blader (It is neither compassionate nor conservative to support the expansion of socialism.)
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To: k2blader

So very true.


2,480 posted on 02/13/2005 12:23:11 AM PST by Marine Inspector (Customs & Border Protection Officer)
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