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VANITY: The "Truth" about JimRob and Free Republic according to BADJOE
LibertyPost.org | 10/10/03 | BADJOE (Slightly revised by JimRob)

Posted on 10/10/2003 2:23:07 PM PDT by Jim Robinson

Edited on 10/10/2003 2:27:00 PM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]

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.


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To: independentmind
The malice and bullying tactics routinely displayed by many of the posters on this very thread is exacty what critics point to when they call FR a "hate site."

Examples?

861 posted on 10/11/2003 12:03:29 AM PDT by Texasforever
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To: Jim Robinson
Sigh, tis not a NEWS discussion forum anylonger.

I hate it, but it is true.

This is now a chat forum.
862 posted on 10/11/2003 12:03:34 AM PDT by Conservababe
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To: strela
Why are you reintroducing deleted material to FreeRepublic?

Because you asked.

The post was pulled because it violated the guidelines here.

Your post advocating political violence against a member of the California State Senate definitely violated Free Republic's posting guidelines.

Others have been banned for a lot less. That's not consistent.


863 posted on 10/11/2003 12:03:58 AM PDT by Sabertooth (No Drivers' Licences for Illegal Aliens. Petition SB60. http://www.saveourlicense.com/n_home.htm)
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To: Conservababe
Some chat. Lots of news. Depends on what you're interested in.
864 posted on 10/11/2003 12:04:35 AM PDT by Jim Robinson (Conservative by nature... Republican by spirit... Patriot by heart... AND... ANTI-Liberal by GOD!)
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To: aristeides
Sabertooth complained about an inconsistency. There are two ways to resolve that inconsistency, and I believe the more generous way is far preferable. I would be very surprised if Sabertooth did not agree.

Like I said, I'm flexible.

If FR is to go tabula rasa, I can definitely think of a few posters I'd like to see reinstated.


865 posted on 10/11/2003 12:06:31 AM PDT by Sabertooth (No Drivers' Licences for Illegal Aliens. Petition SB60. http://www.saveourlicense.com/n_home.htm)
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To: Sabertooth; Jim Robinson
Because you asked.

Ah, I understand now. My name is the first on your list of those you think should be banned.

Well, I guess that's up to Jim. Jim, if you want to ban me, go for it. I await your convenience.

866 posted on 10/11/2003 12:06:52 AM PDT by strela ("It's about governance. It's not about sermons." Brooks Firestone)
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To: Sabertooth
Do you differentiate between "banned" and "suspension"?
867 posted on 10/11/2003 12:07:45 AM PDT by Texasforever
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To: Jim Robinson
I'll think about it, and perhaps let you know later. It's way past my bedtime now.
868 posted on 10/11/2003 12:08:11 AM PDT by aristeides
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To: Texasforever
I'm not about to point out specific examples; I'm not quite that naive. You have to be blind not to see it.

The best and most recent example were the completely hateful comments posted on the McClintock threads. And I say that as a non-Californian who is very glad she didn't have to vote in that particular election.

869 posted on 10/11/2003 12:08:34 AM PDT by independentmind
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To: Sabertooth
Your post advocating political violence against a member of the California State Senate definitely violated Free Republic's posting guidelines.

And the moderator deleted the post at that time, also in accordance with FreeRepublic's posting guidelines. But, you RE-INTRODUCED THE OFFENSIVE WORDING in the post in this thread that just got nuked. So, I guess both of us need to be banned from the site.

870 posted on 10/11/2003 12:08:45 AM PDT by strela ("It's about governance. It's not about sermons." Brooks Firestone)
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To: independentmind
The best and most recent example were the completely hateful comments posted on the McClintock threads.

You said this thread. Are you back-peddling?

871 posted on 10/11/2003 12:10:27 AM PDT by Texasforever
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To: Sabertooth
There is a widespread perception of bias in the Moderation at FR.

What percentage of the posters at FR would you estimate have this perception of bias?

You make the statement that there is this widespread problem here, yet you don't answer when I ask you to quantify the problem.

Accusations are easy when you don't have to back them up.

872 posted on 10/11/2003 12:12:59 AM PDT by FreeReign
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To: Jim Robinson
Less chat, more news and serious political analysis, is my interest.

I couldn't care less who has it in for who that got banned for whatever reason. Or that your good friend stabbed you in the back.

I just don't do the gossipy thingy, you know.

You have a good site, Jim, and I thank you for it. But, if it continues in this mode, I will probably move on.
873 posted on 10/11/2003 12:13:09 AM PDT by Conservababe
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To: Sabertooth
Your post advocating political violence against a member of the California State Senate definitely violated Free Republic's posting guidelines.

For the record, I did NOT advocate political violence against any politician in that post. I advocated the killing of a snake. However, due to unclear terminology on my part, a reasonable person could have construed the post as being threatening in nature to a politician, thus it was pulled. I apologized on that thread for posting it.

874 posted on 10/11/2003 12:13:40 AM PDT by strela ("It's about governance. It's not about sermons." Brooks Firestone)
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To: FreeReign
Accusations are easy when you don't have to back them up.

Yup.

875 posted on 10/11/2003 12:15:51 AM PDT by Texasforever
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To: Conservababe
Well, that's completely up to you. Thanks
876 posted on 10/11/2003 12:15:56 AM PDT by Jim Robinson (Conservative by nature... Republican by spirit... Patriot by heart... AND... ANTI-Liberal by GOD!)
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To: Conservababe
I can ping you to some terrific news threads.I don't share your view.Some regular features are chat but those take up the minority of space on FR.Do you consider comments on a news article "chat"?
877 posted on 10/11/2003 12:16:06 AM PDT by MEG33
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To: strela
Well, at least you don't have promotional items on your home page.
878 posted on 10/11/2003 12:17:00 AM PDT by Fred Mertz
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To: Texasforever
Texasforever, are you trying to pick a fight? Sorry, it's too late for me, and I'm not in the mood.:)

Go back and read my post again.

What I was pointing out was some of the posters on THIS thread are some of the biggest bullies on FR. Much of the recent "debate" on FR is nothing more than a juvenile popularity contest.

879 posted on 10/11/2003 12:17:23 AM PDT by independentmind
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To: FreeReign
Accusations are easy when you don't have to back them up.

Amen. Its always easier to be a clown in the circus than the ringmaster.

880 posted on 10/11/2003 12:18:00 AM PDT by strela ("It's about governance. It's not about sermons." Brooks Firestone)
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