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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: Jim Robinson

bttt


701 posted on 02/11/2005 2:16:39 PM PST by facedown (Armed in the Heartland)
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To: Jim Robinson

Thanks for the poll Jim.

Also, could you tell us how long - in hours - it took to reach our fundraising goal of 60,000 last go 'round? I'm thinking it was a few days??


702 posted on 02/11/2005 2:17:00 PM PST by StarCMC (It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden; it's our job to arrange the meeting.)
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To: Luis Gonzalez

They aren't many that do. Maybe only a couple and those that do have admitted that they are not totally anti-illegal immigration because they have somehow benefitted from it. But, like I said, that's only a handful.


703 posted on 02/11/2005 2:17:28 PM PST by Bella_Bru (You're about as funny as a case sensitive search engine.)
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To: Jim Robinson; cyborg
I do not view them or screen them in any way, shape or form. Neither does John (our systems manager) or the moderators. Your private mail is intended to be private.

I think I speak for cyborg as well as myself when I say: "That's a relief!"

704 posted on 02/11/2005 2:17:34 PM PST by Petronski (I'm not all that cranky anymore. Someday I'll say just why.)
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To: Jim Robinson
The OPEN BORDER crowd always hope to create a rift in their opposition.

Meanwhile, I am just waiting on Federal Hunting Licensing for US citizens to police the borders. A good plan would include bounty and no bag limit. I think if you put it to the citizens, illegal immigration would stop. Left up to politicians, we get what you'd expect...too much empty talk.

705 posted on 02/11/2005 2:17:40 PM PST by RasterMaster (Saddam's family were WMD's - He's behind bars & his sons are DEAD!)
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To: Jim Robinson
I am a frequent poster and openly against the open borders of the GWB policy.

Together, NYC Freepers even Freeped the Mexican Consulate before 9/11 against the planned amnesty for illegal aliens that GWB proposed in 2001.

Jim Robinson or FR NEVER once edited our accounts of our freep or statements or comments that were critical of GWB.

Some people need to get a life.

706 posted on 02/11/2005 2:17:52 PM PST by RaceBannon ((Prov 28:1 KJV) The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.)
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To: Mr. K; Jim Robinson

Allow me to glom on to your thoughts, Mr K. , thank you JimRob for providing a free and thoughtful forum for us to express and share our ideas. I only heard of the site this past election season, and now can't imagine life without it.


707 posted on 02/11/2005 2:18:19 PM PST by infidel29 (America is GREAT because she is GOOD, the moment she ceases to be GOOD, she ceases to be GREAT- B.F.)
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To: Jim Robinson

I suppose you're even blocking stormfront! It's a ZIONIST PLOT I tell ya. I SAW one of those so-called "hispanicos" wearing a yarmulke just the other day. Oh, he took it of and hid it real quick, BUT I SAW IT.


708 posted on 02/11/2005 2:18:20 PM PST by Stultis
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To: Marine Inspector

Wow, and nopardons, too. Do you know what for? I'm guessing something with immigration but what specifically?


710 posted on 02/11/2005 2:19:31 PM PST by BJClinton (Kinky Friedman for Governor: Why the hell not?)
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To: BurbankErnie

How is work going on the illegal alien lounge at the Burbank Home Depot?


711 posted on 02/11/2005 2:20:01 PM PST by BurbankKarl
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To: johnb838

Exactly.


712 posted on 02/11/2005 2:20:33 PM PST by JesseJane (KERRY: I have had conversations with leaders, yes, recently.That's not your business, it's mine.)
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To: yarddog
You have made many pretty outrageous statements and often attack the more conservative posters.

I freely admit to giving as good as I get.

You also ridicule others

What's the matter, did I actually get the best of you in an argument?

and also make it plain that you consider yourselves immune from any action.

Utter tripe.

Often you act as if FR is your own private attack engine. I don't know, maybe it is.

Again, more loser talk; you people have the most warped sense of perception of any people I have ever known.

713 posted on 02/11/2005 2:20:50 PM PST by Howlin (It's a great day to be an American -- and a Bush Republican!!!!)
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To: BJClinton
When did Joe Hadenuf get banned?

When? Looks like 03-FEB, from my search.

Why? Because either JimRob or one of the moderators had "Hadenuf" of Hadenuf.

714 posted on 02/11/2005 2:21:31 PM PST by George Smiley (Do not remove this tagline under penalty of law.)
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To: MineralMan; My2Cents; onyx; dennisw; NewRomeTacitus

Damn....looks like there's been a purge here and I had no idea.

If this continues, I may have to dig a foxhole ...lol...is there one deep enough?


JackalopeBreeder, B4ranch, too

dang....this is the night of the la migra long knives....ya'll bagged quite a few on my side of the issue.

Like I said....sad, this is a real shame....some of us have been here a long time and this is not about an election...it's about policy. We should be able to disagree on that free enough.

The loud pro-Migra minority is having a feast.

I had an old mob friend once....Joey Constantino who's doing life in Attica. "Just remember...what makes you laugh...can make you cry"


715 posted on 02/11/2005 2:21:36 PM PST by wardaddy (I don't think Muslims are good for America....just a gut instinct thing.)
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To: Petronski

great minds er...well yeah what a relief :O)


716 posted on 02/11/2005 2:21:37 PM PST by cyborg (http://mentalmumblings.blogspot.com/)
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To: BJClinton

When did Joe Hadenuf get banned?.......

I didn't know it until now. It would be great if Freep homepages included date banned information on them. And date when returning if it's a temporary ban.


717 posted on 02/11/2005 2:21:40 PM PST by dennisw (Qur’an 9:3 “Allah and His Messenger dissolve obligations.”)
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To: My2Cents

I heard a radio talk show host say that the dems are loving the fact that the Republican party is not in lock-step on immigration reform and even social security---they will try to exploit the "schism" as much as possible between now and 2006 and 2008---

I think the dems know that FR has gotten quite a reputation now, so they may see this as a good place to try to subvert the forum of different and yet respectful ideas---

I have faith the JR and the other Freepers that really care about our Country, and this website will NOT let that happen---


718 posted on 02/11/2005 2:21:44 PM PST by Txsleuth (Proud to be a Texan)
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To: wardaddy

B4 was banned?


719 posted on 02/11/2005 2:22:13 PM PST by cyborg (http://mentalmumblings.blogspot.com/)
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To: wardaddy

yep on all that


720 posted on 02/11/2005 2:22:22 PM PST by dennisw (Qur’an 9:3 “Allah and His Messenger dissolve obligations.”)
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