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.

[Lancey Howard]

Huh. I was wondering whatever happened to BADJOE. He used to send out the 'Thank You' emails during fundraising. I always thought he was a good freeper, but then I even liked Inspector Harry Callahan and Michael Rivero, so what do I know?

[JohnHuang2]

Hiya, logos. I'd like to add that it's been great working with you, my friend.

[Sabertooth]

Since I've been with you all since the very beginning I must say for the record: I've not seen anyone banned capriciously, for spite, as an act of vengeance, or for any reason I didn't agree was valid.

It's some of the non-bannings that really raise the questions.

If they aren't valid, then neither are some of the bannings.

[TomServo]

I can't understand why people think the mods are heavy-handed and stuff...

One word.

Whiners.

[Saundra Duffy]

But what I want to know is: How many years has Gary Condit been married to THAT woman?

[Chad Fairbanks]

Ahhhh.... There's RINOS, CINOS etc... and now, there's "WHINOS" ;0)

[JohnHuang2]

The Secret Life of a Mod and Why They're Hated So Much

Ah, yes! Great title! I'll make sure you get the credits and a share of the massive royalties....hehe ;-)

[JohnHuang2]

lol!

[Brad’s Gramma]

Massive royalties?

How COOL!!! I'll email you through my safe and secure hotmail account the credit card #.

[Lancey Howard]

Seeing as how I've lasted as long as I have here without being banned, suspended, etc... I can't understand why people think the mods are heavy-handed and stuff...

I gotta be over a thousand posts and I have never had a post deleted, or been warned, or even admonished. I think you have to post something really stupid to get bit.

[logos]

I forgot something...

BADJOE, like Tuco said in the movie...

"If you're gonna shoot...shoot! Don't talk."

And now it's time for bed.

[Jim Robinson]

Logos and all Mods,

There may be a couple other very shy mods lurking about, but I think most of them have now outed themselves. I just want to say that I've enjoyed working with all you great guys and gals these past several years and I think you are without a doubt the very best moderators of any forum or bulletin board anywhere on the Net! I'd be proud to go into battle with you guys anytime, anywhere! LOL

All kidding aside, I love the great job you are doing and I know that Free Republic is that much better of a place with you on the job. Can't thank y'all enough!

God bless.

Jim

[Robert_Paulson2]

yeah jim.... what's the disturbing and "deep" revelation?

you could blow it all by telling us all now....
"boxers, or briefs".. heh heh...

[logos]

Thanks, Jim. I think the others are probably sleeping, like I should be doing already.

[Sheesh! I just stopped in to check out the news...]

[Ms. AntiFeminazi]

You guys should have told me you were all coming out! You know I never leave when I leave. There used to be a rumor that I really do live here. lol I pinged the others who aren't here and may choose not to come out which would be just fine by me. No one deserves to be the target of abuse like we have been for the past year+.

Mods, you really are the best of FR. You have been true friends to me and real soldiers for FR. Thank you for standing up for FR, for Jim, and for me.

Thank you Jim for keeping focused and moving straight ahead always and most of all for your friendship.

[FreeReign]

Either Joe is not representing things accurately, or I am not. I've never liked "he said, she said" situations. Sucks to be in one.

Some people like it enough to write a book.

[Chad Fairbanks]

I've had posts pulled, been told to stop when engaging in a flame war every few months etc... No big deal. I try to obey the rules as best I can. I'm still here :0)

[JohnHuang2]

There used to be a rumor that I really do live here.

You do live here, don't you? Isn't that why Jim charges you rent? hehehe

[Chad Fairbanks]

OMG!!!! You are a mod????? Egads! I KNEW I should have sucked up when I had the chance! Doh! ;0)

[strela]

I can't help wondering if Badjoe exercised a little reverse psychology here by publicizing his alleged "disturbing revelations" precisely to induce the exact reaction that we've seen on this thread tonight - namely, mods identifying themselves. He didn't have to lift a finger.

Even paranoids have enemies ...