Posted on 10/10/2003 2:23:07 PM PDT by Jim Robinson
Edited on 10/10/2003 2:27:00 PM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]
Dear Free Republic Friends,
My old friend and brother-in-arms BADJOE has promised to warm the cockles of our hearts by publishing an expose (the truth about JimRob and Free Republic according to Joe) on the 18th of this month, which represents the one year anniversary of the date he last posted to FreeRepublic.com and started up with LibertyPost.org.
So, as I believe that only the truth can set you free, and based upon the stratergery of pre-emptive strike, I have a confession to make (before BADJOE makes it public):
I have poisoned the well.
By my sly innuendos behind the scenes.
By my intellectual ineptitude.
By not trusting those that brung me to the dance to bring me home.
By my biting every hand that fed me.
By my arrogance that causes me to think I did it all by myself.
By my stubborness not because of principle, but because of my lack of ability to see what is transpiring.
Evidenced by:
One would think that with half again as many Freepers. with a recovering economy, It would take a great deal less time to raise the necessary funds.
By this time in the June 2002 effort with a goal of $70,000 we had raised $73,000. Not because of who did the fundraising, but because the sense of purpose, of family, of comaraderie, was still present.
BADJOE rang the warning bell, but none heard.
Conclusion:
It is a sad day.
For what was once a great hope, a means of bringing together those who are willing to pay dearly in blood, sweat, and money to save this country, we all love, has been reduced to an asterisk.
So sayeth BADJOE as he promises to publish all this and much more on the 18th. He's been feverishly working on this "project" for one full year. In addition to the "truth about JimRob" BADJOE intends to further betray our trust placed in him by revealing the names of our moderators. And who knows what else?
I can hardly wait.
Is it the 18th yet? Tick, tock.
I *hate* getting involved in the create/evo wars. It is like you all have a circular firing squad, and I am putting myself in the center of it. But here goes.
I think I have some credibility with a few of you. I know that I helped clear up some situations involving Vade and Patrick Henry, including quite a few lengthy discussions with you, Vade.
And Ditto, I don't know if I have much credibility with you or not. I have always appreciated your prayer threads. I think the world needs more prayer, not less.
So maybe, just maybe, all of you (including those who I didn't know enough to put in the To: line here, maybe y'all can ping the others for me) will listen to what I suggest here.
It is very hard to let go of what you perceive as wrongs that occurred in the past. But sometimes, it is the right thing to do. Why don't you do each other a favor, do us moderators a favor, do the forum a favor, and do yourselves a favor. Forget the past with regards to your threads. Let it go. Start fresh. If you think someone has done you wrong, forgive AND forget. Give it a shot, this time. It's not easy. And there will be slip ups. But give it a shot. There are good, constructive, and instructive discussions you all can have, which others can benefit from. But the flame wars get in the way. They don't help either side make their point. I promise you.
Also, if there really are people who are trying to 'get' Alamo-Girl, they can pretty much forget it. It isn't going to happen. She has a reservoir of good will built up, and has shown no inclination to even draw on it, no less deplete it. Hassling her is probably a good way to get in trouble-- unless she is causing trouble which everyone knows she doesn't do.
Seriously, guys (and gals?), think it over and give it a try. Thanks.
No silly, Opi is the son of Sheriff Taylor of Mayberry! They did go fishin' alot however, so I can see how you could get confused.
Ask Cathryn. I'm too embarrassed ;0)
Now you're talking; we can have a bidding war and bid people on or off FR!!!!
Robert Louis Stevenson
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