Just conveying what is written:
Who runs Free Republic?
Free Republic, LLC is a non-commercial, limited liability company founded and operated by Jim Robinson, a private citizen of Fresno California.
Free Republic is not a for profit commercial enterprise in the sense of a traditional business selling a product or service at a profit for its shareholders. We sell no product or service. We have no clients, customers or employees. We do not accept paid advertising. Free Republic is not affiliated with any political party, group, news source, government agency or anyone else.
Free Republic is not a business, we are a political discussion forum supported by donations from our readers and participants. When and if our readers decide we are no longer needed or viable, we will close down shop and go away.
Free Republic operates on an approximate $260,000 annual budget (click for breakdown) which includes all equipment costs, bandwidth fees, consulting and labor costs, license fees, insurance, rents, office expenses, advertising, travel, professional fees, and taxes.
It also has fewer calories then other sites, which doesn't change the actual comments and intentions, as stated by, the founder and operator.
The word "affiliated" has various meanings. How do you thing it is being used in the above statement?