[Jim Robinson]

The above is in response to the recent attacks on my character, my honesty and my devotion to principle. If anyone here really believes that I am dishonest, disloyal or unprincipled, then I wish you would resign from this website and leave us be.

I intend to use the Free Republic website to advance the causes of freedom and Liberty. I love my country dearly and do not wish to see it destroyed by any enemy, foreign or domestic, and this includes terrorists, socialists, communists, anarchists, nazis, liberals, democrats or anyone else.

[PjhCPA]

I hardly ever post, but for this I must say: I don't give a rats @ss what anyone else says - you're doing a fantastic job - keep up the good work!!!

[sinclair]

Proud to be associated with Free Republic.

[pollywog]

Thank you.

[wayoverontheright]

I must be a nutcase too, Jim. The following is a post I made to another thread, the quote which follows is from Rich Lowry, followed by my post.

And what I say in the book is, you need two things to succeed as president - principles and character, and Clinton didn't have either.-Rich Lowry

Bill Clinton DID have principles, it's just that he couldn't reveal them.

I'm the same age as Clinton, and I too was a lefty who used to sit around with others in "the movement", as we called ourselves, and dream and PLOT for the day when we could get one of our own into the White House. We knew that we would have to find a special person, a chameleon, who could, while cloaking our real agenda of neutering the "military industrial complex" and achieving our utopian socialist vision, tell the people pretty much what they wanted to hear while his ACTIONS would serve our cause.

If you pay attention to Clinton's ACTIONS while in office, you will realize that he never betrayed that vision spawned decades ago.

To assess what was Bill Clinton in the light of his character alone falls well short of what we need to understand about the fact that he had principles, he had an agenda, he remained true to the original socialist vision, especially in light of the fact that we face the possible return of Bill Clinton to the White House in the spectre of Hillary's ascension to the Presidency. It's the only reason they're still married.

[wimpycat]

Since when did following your conscience depend on the opinions of others? You shouldn't have to justify your actions to the critics who wish you did things their way any more than the U.S. should have to justify our actions to the Europeans, who, if they had their way, would turn us into Europe, Junior (God forbid!). Who gives a flip if "the world hates us"? Considering the political bent and philosophies of "the world", I'd be very afraid if we had their approval.

Considering your class of critic, I'd say you were doing pretty well, too. You can't throw out the Democrats and install Conservatives in one fell swoop. You have to chip away at 'em little by little. That's how the left achieved victories in religion, abortion, tobacco and the homosexual agenda. It took them 30 or 40 years, not one or two election cycles. They didn't wait for the 'perfect' candidate who had all the 'correct' leftist views. They settled for a little here and a little there until they had built up enough to start making some really bold moves. It's a proven successful tactic, and if they can do it, we can certainly do it, because our ideas are more in keeping with the average citizen, even now.

[Mustang]

JimRob, Dittos and Bravo Zulu!

The Liberal Socialist DemocRAT Party, aka the LSD Party, are an anathema.

[sandydipper]

We agree. We need to stop the road hog we call the federal government. The bureacrats outnumber us and thier objective - I believe - is the total control of institution America.

[freekitty]

You've got my vote.

[BOBTHENAILER]

I see the Democrat Party as domestic enemy number one of the Constitution and therefor it is my sworn enemy.

You and me both, my friends.

[headsonpikes]

Up The Republic! Confusion Upon The Democrats!

Great post, Jim.

[fish hawk]

Every time I hear the word "freeper",I say, "yeah, I'm one of those!" Proud to stand with you, God Bless. "Aloha"

[Diddle E. Squat]

Good. Sign me up as extremely grateful to and 100% in support of you and your valuable and effective website.

Fight on against the many faces of the destructive left: liberalism, socialism, tyranny, corruption, lies, and evil!

[padfoot_lover]

Most inspiring! Thanks for this site -- it has given me hope for our nation's future!

[Lucky2]

Thanks for your comments Jim. I agree with you with all my being. The democrat party is out to destroy this country with their policies and hate toward that which is good and just. God bless you and keep the good fight until the battle is won. I'll be there along side!

[oldglory]

We're with you--for as long as it takes!

We need to STUDY the DemocRAT playbook! They're patient,perservering,and present an agenda,to which they all march in "lockstep"!!
They ALL HANG TOUGH, TOGETHER,and firmly adhere to the doctrine of "incrementalism"---why?? because IT WORKS!!

God Bless America!

[reformed_democrat]

Thank you, Mr. Robinson.

Without your vision, drive, and determination, Gore would be president, and we would all be learning Islam.

[GO65]

Jim, I'm new here so forgive me if I'm out of line, but what you espouse in your well written treatise isn't a defense of Conservatism. IMHO, simply supporting Republicans instead of Democrats is akin to traveling the road to socialism at 35 MPH instead of 55 MPH.

In my view, it pays to look at the larger picture. The conservative revolution that started in 1994 was in direct result of the election of Bill Clinton. Had George Bush Sr. been reelected, we would have continued on the path toward higher taxes, more government, and more liberalism. The election of Bill Clinton was the single most important event in the growth of the modern conservative movement, especially the growth of conservative domination of talk radio, led by Rush Limbaugh. It also was the event that led to the Republican capture of both houses of Congress.

The problem as I see it now is that Republicans are taking Conservatives for granted. How else can you explain support for huge increases in farm supports, protectionist steel policies, billions in additional spending for public schools (including new federal mandates), support for bans on weapons in violation of the 2nd amendment, billions for fighting AIDS in Africa, billions more in foriegn aid, and now, a huge increase in the Medicare entitlement to enable a prescription drug benefit.

What we aren't seeing is an effort to "roll back decades of governmental largesse, root out political fraud and corruption, and champion causes which further conservatism in America." Instead, what we're seeing is an effort to play to the liberal sectors of our society by borrowing on the backs of our children to support the growth of the modern welfare state.

As Conservatives, IMHO, it is our duty to fight liberalism with every breath, whether it comes from Democrats or Republicans. Simply accepting "liberalism light" from the Republican party is not the answer. Giving George W. Bush a free pass is a not an option.

Anyway, I hope we can agree to disagree and I thank you for your contributions to the Conservative cause.

[lilylangtree]

Go Jim go! Clintoon received $12 million for his memoirs. Hitlery received $8 million for her memoirs. That totals $20 million for memories from two people who for 8 years repeatedly testified, under oath, that they couldn't remember anything.

[Free_at_last_-2001]

I see the Democrat Party as domestic enemy number one of the Constitution and therefor it is my sworn enemy. And, in my eyes, anyone who helps to elect members of the Democrat party are aiding and abetting the enemy.

- Agree 100%

[ThomasMore]

Well said Jim. Thank you for continuing FreeRepublic and making it a place where we can vent and also come together on common ground.

As for my political position; it pretty much reflects your own. As for morals, the Democratic Party is the most depraved group of individuals ever to come along. Their stand on abortion alone is intrinsically evil and needs to be halted and reversed.

God bless you and the crew at FR.

TM