VANITY: The "Truth" about JimRob and Free Republic according to BADJOE

LibertyPost.org | 10/10/03 | BADJOE (Slightly revised by JimRob)

[Jim Robinson]

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.

[WIMom]

I'm at the core of things too. You see, I've been a good friend of Badjoe. I confided in many 'behind the scenes' issues with Badjoe, as a friend and confidant. Friendship and trust is a two way street. I thought I was talking to a friend, with Badjoe, in confidence.

Whatever is said in the next couple of weeks, by those whose sole desire is to destroy this forum, the moderators were only initiated to relieve the immense pressure Jim has had running this forum.

I love Badjoe, he is like a father and brother and son to me. You all know me. I've been here, been posting since before the 2000 election, and have been a vital part of the fundraisers. Now, because of the tension, I've laid low. I am not gone, I’m here and a moderator. Because Jim thought I'd make a good addition to the moderation team, not necessarily for my political savvy, but for my people skills and my ability to relate to all sorts of people, I was asked to be a moderator. And I am. But, because the friction, I've changed my name and am posting as someone else.

The charges of nazi-moderators is unwarranted. There are no rogue moderators, we don't willy-nilly ban, and we don't gang up on some posters. Jim sees it all. If a poster is in question, there might be a discussion about posts and their history, but we have never banned long timers without Jim's knowledge.

All decisions (except newbies) made by a moderator are discussed between us. And, Jim reviews all our decisions on a daily basis, including bans and nukes.

We get paid nothing for this job. It's purely a love for Free Republic that we all continue to be moderators.

WIMom

[TaxRelief]

Maybe it IS worth suing or at least getting an injunction. This BADJOE may actually be putting the lives of the admin mods at risk.

PS. I wouldn't care if you were actually taking in 3 times as much money, as long as FR can keep going.

(4x? Now that would be greedy...)

[eddie willers]

Funny thing is, I really don't miss most of them.

Nor I....except coteblanche. :-(

[woofie]

Ok, I am now backing away and Im heading slowly toward the door....I...I was only joking about Bad Joe ....See it was a joke. I thought anyone who called themselves BadJoe would be a mean, nasty mother....so I was joking see ...honest ...Im leaving now ...on to other threads where I might know what I am talking about ...I should not have made jokes about Bad Joe in a place like this ....Im Sorry .....really

[Jim Robinson]

Thank you very much, Ragtime Cowgirl!

[Neets]

Always the devils advocate!!!

Hi Jules.

[Jim Robinson]

Shhh... no one's supposed to know.

[CindyDawg]

The prodigal son returns? Lots of Christians outside the "ghetto." :') Of course I have to invite them to the NES though .

I encourage all of yall to set up a monthly plan. You'll get your money worth and more. I was going to add a 20 dollar one time donation this time but the FRS doesn't have my cc number. I loaned my card to my son. Guess I'm off the hook this time, huh? lol

[Neets]

Enjoy the 'rita toots...

Tomorrow I'll raise a martini toast to ya!!!

((HUGS))

[Jim Robinson]

Hey, that's what I've been trying to say. I think our Founders had it mostly right.

[Senator Pardek]

More so, than stuff from Anti-war which used to be something of a staple here.

Not quite.

Antiwar.com was never mainstream here, but it was tolerated, Just as Raimondo's "sexual proclivities" were tolerated.

Having said that, it appears to me that the Powers That Be at this website decided to distance themselves from antiwar.com after 9/11 because of what was perceived as "bizarre stuff" that site posted.

But the opinions at antiwar.com haves never been mainstream at FR.

I'm not giving an opinion of either site - justt calling it as I see it.

[maui_hawaii]

Who is BADJOE? (I really don't know)

Better yet, who cares who BADJOE is...

[Sabertooth]

3... 2... 1... Looky here!

[jjbrouwer]

Hi Neets.

I was just curious as I didn't know STR was a banned site. I agree with banning that VDARE crap - it's the most racist pile of pony I've read.

[Chad Fairbanks]

Alright! It's another BAD JOE WEEKEND! Woo-hoo! THis is gonna be fun! Yeeeeehaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!

I already wrote a theme song for it and everything!

It's another Bad Joe Weekend...
We're gonna have some fun.
It's another Bad Joe Weekend... Gonna watch him come undone.

A Bad Joe Weekend, yeah yeah yeah...
Bad Joe Weekend, yeah yeah yeah... etc...

[justshe]

You realize, don't you....that here is one less inflated balloon flying in the BJ quiver tonight?

Good job, Dales!

[Phil V.]

Is THIS the SKUNK?

[McLynnan]

You are welcome, it's my pleasure! We Texans are very competitive, you know.

[dansangel]

I lurk at Liberty Poop from time to time even though it turns my stomach. It's kind of like driving by an accident - you know you shouldn't look, but you just somehow can't help yourself.

My only satisfaction is in knowing that their lies, slander and bitter diatribes illustrate just how unhappy they are.

Long live Free Republic and our < sarcasm>*dishonest and thieving* leader.< /sarcasm>

PS...Uh, you haven't *groped* any women lately, have you? ;-)

[Jim Robinson]

Thank you WIMom. And what a great team of moderators we have. I thank you and Dales and all the other moderators very much and appreciate the fine work you are doing much more than I can possibly express. From the bottom of my heart, thank you!