There is no place. Consider the many attempts for "alternative" sites. They spring up, flourish for a bit. Then they crash and burn. More than once.
Don't ask me for details. I don't go there. But, I get reliable information from those who do keep up with such.
We need Free Republic. Free and clear.
I have given $35/month for years.
If all regular users did that there wouldn’t ever be another Freepathon!