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Free Republic 3rd Qtr 2024 Fundraising Target: $81,000 Receipts & Pledges to-date: $8,961
11%  
Woo hoo!! And we're now over 11%!! Thank you all very much!! God bless.


Our 2nd Quarter FReepathon is Underway!
Click to donate via FR secure server ^ | April 1, 2004 | Jim Robinson

Posted on 04/01/2004 12:32:54 PM PST by Jim Robinson

Woo hoo!! Are you ready for another FReepathon!?

It's time once more for us to raise the funds that are necessary to keep Free Republic on the air.

People have asked me if the $60,000 settlement with the City of Fresno means we won't have to have a fundraiser this time. Well, I wish it could be so, but, unfortunately, it's not.

First of all, we did not actually receive $60,000. After legal fees, mediation fees and other expenses directly related to the suit, we netted approximately $34,000. Of that, we distributed over $10,000 to the members of the Fresno Chapter who were in business and their businesses suffered due to the city's libel and also to the members who met with us regularly on a weekly basis. Then, due to the fact that the city was late with their press release and no media picked it up, we paid approximately $2,000 to run ads in several valley papers announcing the city's retraction.

The approximately $22,000 left over will be used in our operations. We plan to use about $4,000 to upgrade our equipment and $10,000 or more will go for taxes. I plan to use part of the balance to beef up our insurance coverage and also will look into a health insurance plan. The remainder will be used for travel and other expenses. I still hope to visit as many chapters as I possibly can over the next year or so, but obviously won't be doing so in a motor home (you had to have been there to get the inside joke). We'll be traveling in our trusty old FReepermobile van. She's an 11 year old Mercury Villager with 150,000 miles, but she's got good rubber, purrs like a kitten and is pretty good on gas.

So, as it turns out, the settlement has strengthened Free Republic and also has strengthened the conservative position in the City of Fresno. As a result of our suit, the controversial loony peacenik chair person of the Fresno City Human Relations Commission who committed the libel against us and has also caused much turmoil within the city and the city council has resigned "to pursue other interests." Also, the loony liberal President of the Fresno City Council who made some ridiculous comments belittling the suit and the settlement in the Fresno Bee was voted out of office just a couple months later.

So, as I've said before, the settlement is a win, win, win position. It's a win for Free Republic, a win for the City of Fresno, and, ultimately, a win for the taxpayers.

At any rate, we thank all of you who participate on Free Republic and support our efforts and we look forward to another exciting election cycle.

Hope to see y'all either on our road trip and or at the Free Republic George W. Bush Inaugural Ball II in January!!

Go GWB!!


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   Q2 2004 Scoreboard -- ranked by total receipts   

Rank Location Receipts Donors/Avg Freepers/Avg Monthlies
1
United States
$1,000.00
1
$1,000.00

$
$

2
Montana
815.00
4
203.75




3
Virginia
465.00
9
51.67


444.50
21
4 California 440.00
9
48.89


1,465.06
101
5 Pennsylvania 415.00
10
41.50


235.00
16
6 Texas 395.00
13
30.38


733.00
51
7 Georgia 250.00
6
41.67


235.00
14
8 New York 225.00
5
45.00


343.00
20
9 North Carolina 210.00
4
52.50


387.00
24
10 New Jersey 200.00
5
40.00


150.00
8
11 Arkansas 200.00
2
100.00


35.00
4
12 Colorado 195.00
4
48.75


125.00
9
13 South Carolina 170.00
6
28.33


68.50
8
14 Massachusetts 170.00
4
42.50


145.00
10
15 Minnesota 160.00
4
40.00


110.00
8
16 Arizona 160.00
4
40.00


145.50
12
17 Alabama 150.00
4
37.50


348.00
19
18 Michigan 130.00
4
32.50


100.00
10
19 Indiana 120.00
2
60.00


55.00
5
20 Connecticut 110.00
2
55.00


35.00
3
21 Ohio 110.00
3
36.67


567.25
18
22 Tennessee 110.00
2
55.00


51.00
8
23 South Dakota 105.00
2
52.50


35.00
3
24 Sweden 100.00
1
100.00




25 Florida 100.00
4
25.00


503.00
34
26 Missouri 100.00
3
33.33


173.00
14
27 Maryland 91.00
3
30.33


309.00
16
28 Oregon 90.00
4
22.50


85.00
5
29 Washington 90.00
3
30.00


310.00
18
30 Illinois 70.00
2
35.00


338.00
20
31 New Hampshire 70.00
2
35.00




32 Kansas 60.00
2
30.00


90.00
5
33 Wisconsin 60.00
2
30.00


173.00
11
34 Canada 60.00
2
30.00


20.00
1
35 Utah 50.00
3
16.67


90.00
4
36 Nebraska 50.00
1
50.00


3.00
1
37 Kenya 50.00
1
50.00


20.00
1
38 Kentucky 25.00
1
25.00


10.00
1
39 Panama 25.00
1
25.00




40 Nevada 25.00
1
25.00


60.00
3
41 Oklahoma 20.00
1
20.00


121.00
8
42 Maine 20.00
1
20.00


10.00
1
43 Wyoming 20.00
1
20.00


30.00
1
44 Louisiana 20.00
1
20.00


38.00
5
45 District of Columbia 10.00
1
10.00


10.00
1
46 Vermont 10.00
1
10.00


46.00
4
Mississippi




57.00
5
Hawaii




45.00
3
New Mexico




50.00
3
West Virginia




30.00
2
South Korea




10.00
1
Idaho




35.00
1
Iowa




35.00
2
Armed Forces - Europe




35.00
3
Armed Forces - Pacific




10.00
1
Alaska




150.00
3
Never Never Land 660.00
25
26.40


248.00
20
47 locations total $8,181
176
$46.48

$0.00
$8,956.81
570


1,021 posted on 04/02/2004 11:16:46 AM PST by RottiBiz (Become a Monthly Donor -- $3, $5, $10, $15, $20, $25, $30 -- any amount will do it!)
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To: glock rocks
Don't ask! LOL!

I have to get horizontal for awhile. That's the only thing that helps. I rarely take the pills they gave me because they are habit forming
1,022 posted on 04/02/2004 11:19:23 AM PST by RottiBiz (Become a Monthly Donor -- $3, $5, $10, $15, $20, $25, $30 -- any amount will do it!)
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To: RottiBiz
All right! It's time for round 1 of

UTAH DOMINATION


I will double all Utah contributions made between now and 4PM MST. Somebody tell me the damages :)
1,023 posted on 04/02/2004 11:20:48 AM PST by Technocrat
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To: ValerieUSA
Enjoying the butterflies! So lovely.
1,024 posted on 04/02/2004 11:21:10 AM PST by RottiBiz (Become a Monthly Donor -- $3, $5, $10, $15, $20, $25, $30 -- any amount will do it!)
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To: RottiBiz
Hi Rotti,

glad to see ya, (as it were)

still lookin' for that numberr 99 spot on the monthly list.

LETS GO MONTHLY DONORS!

its for a great cause and my place in history!
1,025 posted on 04/02/2004 11:24:00 AM PST by Pete-R-Bilt (live everyday as if it's your last... one day you'll be right!)
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To: Technocrat; glock rocks
Thank you, Technocrat!

Attention Utah Freepers! We have a challenge!

Quick! Someone (hint, hint) from Utah ping all of the Utah Freepers.

1,026 posted on 04/02/2004 11:29:27 AM PST by RottiBiz (Become a Monthly Donor -- $3, $5, $10, $15, $20, $25, $30 -- any amount will do it!)
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To: Pete-R-Bilt
Don't worry, I won't forget your number.

;-)
1,027 posted on 04/02/2004 11:32:43 AM PST by RottiBiz (Become a Monthly Donor -- $3, $5, $10, $15, $20, $25, $30 -- any amount will do it!)
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To: Jim Robinson
Hey! I'm not getting left behind! Probly the only donation from City Island, New York, yeah, da Bronx!!!

Go Yankees!
Go Free Republic!
Go President Bush!
GO USA!!!!

A meager $20.00 on it's snail mail way.
1,028 posted on 04/02/2004 11:36:29 AM PST by clyde260 (Public Enemy #1: Network News)
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To: RottiBiz
so you and my wife have something in common...

you've both got my number.
1,029 posted on 04/02/2004 11:37:02 AM PST by Pete-R-Bilt (live everyday as if it's your last... one day you'll be right!)
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To: William McKinley
I was about to agree with you, but Jim just put the new numbers on the board (up another 3%) and we have a Utah challenge until 4 PM MT.

I think maybe we should wait until after the challenge at 4PM MT.
1,030 posted on 04/02/2004 11:40:43 AM PST by RottiBiz (Become a Monthly Donor -- $3, $5, $10, $15, $20, $25, $30 -- any amount will do it!)
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To: clyde260
Thank you, clyde260!

1,031 posted on 04/02/2004 11:42:07 AM PST by RottiBiz (Become a Monthly Donor -- $3, $5, $10, $15, $20, $25, $30 -- any amount will do it!)
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Monthly Donors List


SamAdams76, RottiBiz, kayak, dutchess, Angelwood, McGavin999,

Kathy in Alaska, FairWitness, Concerto in D, Fiddlstix, Alamo-Girl,

TomServo, grammymoon, grannie9, Mo1, Quilla, RichInOC,

Servant of the Nine, steveegg, duckbutt, MindyW, Moiraine,

Wingsofgold, Letitring, CaptRon, GunsareOK, Exit 148, babble-on,

uglybiker, dalereed, Minute Gal, blam, Jacvin, WIMom, Max Monroe,

The Right Stuff, Black Birch, Gabz, Carolinamom, Great Dane,

undergroundwarrior, Grampa Dave, katykelly, Ragtime Cowgirl,

The Shrew, Txzman, EdReform, Dengar01, swheats, Billie,

Brian Allen, glock rocks, Slip18, brewcrew, WIladyconservative,

estrogen, Carolina, RonDog, Little Bill, Bush_Democrat, Stopspin,

Howlin, NerdDad, lysie, don-o, Old China Hand, PhiKapMom, zip,

notaliberal, MadelineZapeezda, Betty Jane, Libertina,

A Citizen Reporter, GovernmentShrinker, Molly Pitcher,

HairOfTheDog, Bahbah, RikaStrom, Prodigal Son, SoDak,

sciencediet, Elkiejg, freedomlover, bazbo, cpdiii, RJayneJ,

Chairman_December_19th_Society, SeaDragon,

petuniasevan, Mama_Bear, Flashman_at_the_charge, angelo,

Conservative_Dr.Pepper_Drinker, F.J. Mitchell, dixiechick2000,

shetlan, repubmom, southerngrit, brityank, HiJinx, RobFromGa,

xzins, terilyn, crazy aunt in the attic, McLynnan, LuigiBasco,

looney tune, katnip, Just another Joe, LocDoc, RedWing9,

ThePythonicCow, j_tull, GeekDejure, Torie, mountainfolk,

Budge, justshe, SubMareener, neets, kattracks,

FreeTheHostages, Beth, Ditter, SFBiker80814, WVNan,

William McKinley, libertygirl, 2nd amendment mama, strela,

Semper911, ladyinred, eastforker, Mudboy Slim, Sunshine Sister,

Dog Gone, CholeraJoe, hattend, .30Carbine, TigersEye, nhoward14,

MonroeDNA, okimhere, NormsRevenge, Brad's Gramma, jtill,

SFConservative, PianoMan, auboy, leadpenny, freekitty,

demosthenes the elder, dasboot, Momaw Nadon, BraveMan,

NewLand, Pete-R-Bilt, OneLoyalAmerican, mafree, LostThread,

Rabid Dog, KateUTWS, sjeann, Harmless Teddy Bear,

stands2reason, giotto, visualops, goodnesswins, goosie, #3Fan,

feinswinesuksass, hoosiermama, Sally'sConcerns, oceanperch,

TonyRo76, Sender, 4truth, GrandmaPatriot, Movemout,

Constitution Day, mattdono, Vets_Husband_and_Wife,

cherry, AJ504, cardinal4, vetvetdoug, omegatoo, JulieRNR21,

mystery-ak, TaxRelief, TruthNtegrity, redhead, bigghurtt, drc43,

smiley, Corin Stormhands, Imal, Texas Termite, TexasCowboy,

John O, Bob J, NonValueAdded, ScottHawaiian, Tijeras_Slim,

William Tell, luv2lurkhere, CurlyDave, brutuss, Dutchgirl, dts32041,

Judith Anne, nicmarlo, onyx, Mad Dawgg, Pan_Yans Wife, MOsby,

umbagi, KevinDavis, rface, Billthedrill, geedee, dansangel,

~vor~, Strict Time, Becki, Tamsey, Shethink13, Tragically Single,

Fledermaus, .45Man, Rushmore Rocks, Magnolia, MeeknMing,

Britton J Wingfield, Lady Pilgrim, CIB-173RDABN, BSunday,

Coop, Laura Earl, Conspiracy Guy, international american,

SandyInSeattle, Sloth, AnnaZ, I'm ALL Right!, Steve Van Doorn,

mrs tiggywinkle, Indy Pendance, kimmie7, Ole Okie, samiam1972,

prairiebreeze, The Right Guy, Two-Bits


Anyone making a regular monthly donation to Free Republic by credit card, check, money order or PayPal may add his or her screen name to this voluntary list by just sending the message "I am a monthly donor" via Freepmail.



1,032 posted on 04/02/2004 11:43:24 AM PST by RottiBiz (Become a Monthly Donor -- $3, $5, $10, $15, $20, $25, $30 -- any amount will do it!)
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Dollar-A-Day Club


  1. RottiBiz
  2. kayak
  3. dutchess
  4. Angelwood
  5. McGavin999
  6. Kathy in Alaska
  7. FairWitness
  8. Fiddlstix
  9. Alamo-Girl
  10. TomServo
  11. grammymoon
  12. grannie9
  13. Mo1
  14. Quilla
  15. RichInOC
  16. Servant of the Nine
  17. steveegg
  18. duckbutt
  19. MindyW
  20. Moiraine
  21. Wingsofgold
  22. Letitring
  23. CaptRon
  24. GunsareOK
  25. Exit 148
  26. babble-on
  27. uglybiker
  28. dalereed
  29. blam
  30. Minute Gal
  31. Jacvin
  32. folklore
  33. Brian Allen
  34. Slip18
  35. basil
  36. GovernmentShrinker
  37. The Shrew
  38. EdReform
  39. Chairman_December_19th_Society
  40. SamAdams76
  41. katykelly
  42. Betty Jane
  43. Mama_Bear
  44. Flashman_at_the_charge
  45. HairOfTheDog
  46. HiJinx
  47. RobFromGa
  48. xzins
  49. glock rocks
  50. LocDoc
  51. ThePythonicCow
  52. brityank
  53. southerngrit
  54. GeekDejure
  55. Torie
  56. crazy aunt in the attic
  57. SubMareener
  58. Howlin
  59. Ditter
  60. Bush_Democrat
  61. Bahbah
  62. eastforker
  63. RedWing9
  64. Dog Gone
  65. Grampa Dave
  66. CholeraJoe
  67. hattend
  68. MonroeDNA
  69. leadpenny
  70. terilyn
  71. Tolerance Sucks Rocks
  72. NewLand
  73. katnip
  74. Pete-R-Bilt
  75. Rabid Dog
  76. Just another Joe
  77. goosie
  78. dixiechick2000
  79. notaliberal
  80. Little Bill
  81. vetvetdoug
  82. TaxRelief
  83. The Right Stuff
  84. Carolinamom
  85. Imal
  86. oceanperch
  87. ScottHawaiian
  88. NonValueAdded
  89. Tijeras_Slim
  90. drc43
  91. onyx
  92. Laura Earl
  93. Conspiracy Guy
  94. international american
  95. Indy Pendance
  96. Judith Anne

By contributing at least $30 a month or $360 a year to Free Republic, you can be a member of the Dollar-A-Day Club.

You can contribute any combination of monthly and/or one-time contributions by credit card, check, money order or PayPal to reach this goal.

Once a member, you may choose to have your name displayed by Freepmailing us or you may remain anonymous.



1,033 posted on 04/02/2004 11:44:21 AM PST by RottiBiz (Become a Monthly Donor -- $3, $5, $10, $15, $20, $25, $30 -- any amount will do it!)
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To: E.G.C.
Thank you E.G.C.!
1,034 posted on 04/02/2004 11:45:18 AM PST by Jim Robinson (Thank you FReepers and Lurkers!!)
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To: rrrod
Thank you, rrrod!
1,035 posted on 04/02/2004 11:45:49 AM PST by Jim Robinson (Thank you FReepers and Lurkers!!)
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To: Technocrat
I will double all Utah contributions made between now and 4PM MST.


WOW!!!
-and-
THANKS, Technocrat!!!

1,036 posted on 04/02/2004 11:47:26 AM PST by Fawnn (Canteen wOOhOO Consultant and CookingWithPam.com person)
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To: MozartLover
Is this the link you are using:

https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/

If it's not loading, you may need to clear your cache and possibly reboot.

Thanks,

Jim

1,037 posted on 04/02/2004 11:49:27 AM PST by Jim Robinson (Thank you FReepers and Lurkers!!)
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To: Jim Robinson
That's the one, and it's still not loading.

I'd clear my cache if I had the slightest idea what or where a cache is.:(

Guess I'll just use snail mail.

Thanks, Jim.:)

1,038 posted on 04/02/2004 11:52:00 AM PST by MozartLover (Normal day, let me be aware of the treasure you are.)
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To: Vigilantcitizen
Thank you, Vigilantcitizen!
1,039 posted on 04/02/2004 11:52:04 AM PST by Jim Robinson (Thank you FReepers and Lurkers!!)
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To: RottiBiz
Works for me! Bumpity bopiddy bump!
1,040 posted on 04/02/2004 11:56:08 AM PST by William McKinley
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