But, it wasn't just this week's events that I will forever associate Free Republic with. It was the other significant events of the past several years that are intertwined to this great forum: I remember seeing a post come across late at night that Princess Diana was in a car accident; I remember reading the early morning post, and following along, that the Space Shuttle was going to be coming into view on the west coast; I remember going to my computer on the morning of 9/11 after we heard the first plane had struck (and later that day, being able to see Air Force One, with it's fighters fly over the Northern Illinois sky because someone on Free Republic said you could see it - I ran outside just in time to see the contrails above in the clear blue sky); I remember being glued to FR during the elections; I found out everything, and more, that I needed to know about the real Bill & Hillary Clinton (thanks AlamoGirl); but most importantly, I found out that there are other people that have the same ideals, the same love of country, the same dedication to preserving our freedoms that I do. I found out that there is always a place that I can go (with the vast majority of my time on Free republic just lurking) to read, to learn, to feel, and to share.
In a few short years, Jim, you have created a living monument to conservatisim and to the love of this country. You have created a place that we can all go to share our views and our experiences. And, it is for that, that I thank you. Well, on the eve of another significant time, Ronald Reagan's funeral, Free Republic was a significant part of it. Every morning, every night, every day, Free Republic is a part of my life - to get my news, to research, or to just have a laugh; as I'm sure it is for so many other Freepers. So, I know this is long overdue, but I will be signing up for a monthly donation; a small investment on something that has already paid big returns in my life! I hope others with follow suit. Thank you Jim Robinson. Thank you.
This forum has been and continues to be informative and thought-provoking (controversial, too...). It is one of the fundamental trail-blazing Internet sites that have changed the way Americans and people around the world get access to news of current events, and discuss issues. More than seven years now. Way to go, Jim and Sheila Robinson! Thank you!! I can't begin to tell you what it has meant to me.
It is indeed a living monument...a time capsule that will live on, and grow. Thanks Jim.
I thank our Creator for motivating the Robinson family to initiate this Citizen discussion forum, as well as attracting the best band of patriots in America to register their beliefs in support of the greatest political experiment in the history of mankind - a Constitutional Republic - these united States of America.
Thanks Jim! And thanks DollarBill for the post.
I have to jump on board as well. There is no other website that has the equal of the heart, mind and soul of the Free Republic, and none of this would be here without Jim.
Thanks, Jim.
Imal
(Conscientiously NOT posted to Jim directly in deference to the pile of pings he is already buried under.)
Jim, I am forever grateful to you and your love for this Country!
God Bless you & yours!!!!
Just getting ready for the upcoming quarterly Freepathon :)
Ditto BUMP!
Everyong who agrees with this...open up your wallet and become a monthly donor.
I concur, emphatically.
Who is this "Jim" character? </wink>