[Jim Robinson]

'Tis a sad day indeed.

I fall to my knees and humbly beg forgiveness for all my past misdeeds. God will surely punish me for my sins.

[CyberCowboy777]

What evils have you brought upon us!

The score of a internet personality?

For shame.

[Mr. Mojo]

Sounds like BADJOE is ready for the rubber room.

[sinkspur]

Jim (and I'm not sucking up here, though I need to), you DO have a way with words, with irony, and with sarcasm.

I have to laugh at these chuckers who are throwing spears in your direction.

They always miss.

[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

How dramatic of Joe to release his dossier on the one-year anniversary of storming off in a snit.

Like anyone gives a rat's ass.

[small voice in the wilderness]

Please accept my small monthly contribution as a thank-you for all you've done, are doing, and will continue to do in the name of freedom.

Let me know if you ever need a moderator who sits around in their underwear, smoking, drinking, and thinking up rude things to say to MurryMom:)

[xzins]

I donated to Free Republic during this freep-a-thon for the 1st time in about a year. Many of you who are close to me know that I had withheld my money because of problems I had with the way the Religious Forum was run.

I've decided that, whatever those problems might be, this is still the best and fastest news site on the planet.

You might look around today and discover that conservatism is in serious jeopardy. The last thing we need, after Rush's fall from grace today, is to injure another source of conservative news and comment. Despite your own feelings about the Calif. campaign, it did highlight some stress fractures in the conservative movement.

Here's what I decided about the Religion Forum.

When the big religious news of the past few months hit mainline news -- the ten commandments, the episcopal/gay issue (catholic gay issue, too), and religious concerns over the Calif elections -- there was not one effort whatsoever to filter that religious based news. It was on the Breaking News, Frontpage, Extended, Editorial, etc.

I discovered there are a HOST of Christians out there who have nothing to do with the religious forum AT ALL.

So.

I stand in support of Free Republic.com. I did start giving it my money again.

Wisdom should dictate that you do, too.

[Davea]

So It's finally going to be revealed that Jim Robinson said he admired...Hitler!!! (/sarcasm)

[Quix]

As usual, Jim, sounds like the malcontents need to stuff it in the toilet or some such.

You and this place are still super tops in my book regardless of what satan and the other enemies say about you

. . .

perhaps sometimes, because of what they say about you!

[Senator Pardek]

In addition to the "truth about JimRob" BADJOE intends to further betray our trust placed in him by revealing the names of our moderators.

Good - I'm tired of being accused of being one. I've actually had folks feepmail me and ask me to remove posts.

Think about it - if you ran a political discussion website, would you ask me to be a mod? It's just plain silly.

[SunnyUsa]

I'm guessing this is all said in sarcasm on your part ?!?

[Xenalyte]

I fall to my knees and humbly beg forgiveness for all my past misdeeds. God will surely punish me for my sins.

With God, all things are possible. Go forth and sin no more, my son.

(And if you do decide to sin, at least tell us about it afterward!)

[woofie]

Im really glad you are you and not me, as,if I were you and not me then I would be scared of Bad Joe

[justshe]

"If God brings you to it - He will bring you through it."

Jesus said, "I didn't deserve this either, but I forgive you."

I stand with you, Jim Robinson.

[humblegunner]

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.

Dang, you are about one arrogant egotistical sumb@tch.
I think I'll bop on over to the fundraiser thread and make a contribution!

Eagles Up, JimRob!

[Congressman Billybob]

Good evening, my friend,

I've had some run-ins with the "anti-Freeper" crowd of my own, of late. I wrote about that at the end of my latest column. (See below.)

The simple fact is, if you're not making a fair number of people angry, you're not having an effect. It is precisely because you have created a new and powerful institution that you find yourself attacked by ankle-biters. In the bigger scheme of things such attacks will do no real harm to you. But they DO guarantee that you ARE being effective.

"A man is known by his enemies, as well as his friends." By that standard, JimRob, your are a prince among men.

With deep respect,

Congressman Billybob

Latest column, "Slime and Bigotry on the Campaign Trail," discussion thread on FR. IF YOU WANT A FREEPER IN CONGRESS, CLICK HERE.

[ladyinred]

Jim, those of us who are fortunate enough to know you personally, know that none of the ridiculous accusations made by BADJOE or any of the others on some of those poison sites are true.

I seriously wonder about the mental health of a few of them, and I want anyone here at FR to know that I can attest to the fact that you are one of the kindest, most considerate, and giving people around!

BADJOE, You are just showing your Butt doing this, you really should rethink your plans, as this is not something that Jim deserves, and deep down, you know that. You are a better person than this, aren't you? Do as the democrats do and "MOVE ON" for God's sake. This is petty and childish behavior and not befitting a man of your stature.

[4mycountry]

Jim, what's this about? Are you ok? I'm worried about you, man. I don't really grasp the post but I'm worried about you. What's going on?? (And most importantly, do you need a hug?)

[Partisan Hack]

With all due respect Jim, you have created something bigger than you. YOU have nothing to do with the validity of the things that are posted on this site.

There is nothing anyone could say about ANYTHING you have done or are doing that would impact the importance of Free Republic.

Does Rush having a prescription drug problem invalidate everything he has ever said? Of course not!

Same story here.

[Humidston]

Pray tell, how could anyone who's been out of FR's inner circle for a year KNOW who the mods are - when they were replaced/appointed FOUR MONTHS AGO??

[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