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Message to Bill O'Reilly (From a Black Freeper)
The O'Reilly Factor | 7/31/07 | Stanley Jackson

Posted on 07/31/2007 6:10:58 PM PDT by Stajack

Hi Bill,

I've been a subscriber to Free Republic for about two years. I've been involved in a lot of Freeper discussion groups and have led several threads, including one where I identified myself as a black Freeper, with no blatantly racial kickback. What the Freeper spokesman should have mentioned is that the discussion threads are SELF-POLICING...when someone gets out of line, my experience has been that somewhere down the thread, THEY WILL BE CALLED ON IT. Free Republic is first and foremost, a meeting place for conservatives. The discussions run overwhelmingly along ideological lines, that at times have racial subtexts. I have NEVER experienced blatant racism on the site. If I did I would challenge it, and so would others.

Stanley M. Jackson
Lawton, Oklahoma


TOPICS: Your Opinion/Questions
KEYWORDS: blowhard; foxnews; loofahman; marines; media; oreilly; popinjay; racism
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To: Stajack

You are to be commended Starjack.


161 posted on 07/31/2007 8:35:08 PM PDT by Salvation (†With God all things are possible.†)
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To: Stajack
I almost wrote to him about the Religion Forum and all the prayer threads that happen on FR.

I post the Daily Mass Readings, and I have never received any criticism from anyone for doing so. In fact, the thread is always very well respected by all who read it. (And that is a lot of non-Catholics, too!)

162 posted on 07/31/2007 8:39:21 PM PDT by Salvation (†With God all things are possible.†)
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To: captjanaway
One thing I think Bill doesn’t realize - there are SO many posts in the course of the day, it has to take awhile to moderate and clear out the trash.

Agreed. The only fool-proof way to guard against improper posts would be to pre-screen stuff, which would hurt the spontaneity of the site.

163 posted on 07/31/2007 8:41:52 PM PDT by Stajack
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To: Constitutions Grandchild
When strongly held beliefs and strongly held convictions come together there are bound to be clashes. I’ve learned so much from all of you and had the best laughs I can remember. I think FreeRepublic is still the best place to come for good, intelligent (most of the time) discussions on the matters that concern us.

My sentiments exactly.

164 posted on 07/31/2007 8:45:19 PM PDT by Stajack
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To: advertising guy
Your problem is being in Lawton, Oklahoma.

We'll revisit this conversation after the OU-Texas game ;-)

165 posted on 07/31/2007 8:48:57 PM PDT by Stajack
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To: sig226

No that is your opinion.
Yet, if you watched the show, you will see that the CEO of FreeRepublic showed up to discuss the issue. Yet, where was the DailyKos.
No opinion on that, eh?.
My only regret was that the CEO Freeper wasn’t able to express himself. Perhaps he should have been better prepared. But Kudos for his bravery in showing up.


166 posted on 07/31/2007 8:49:28 PM PDT by Doc91678 (Doc91678)
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To: Stajack

Kudos. Presents FR as it is intended to be. God bless.


167 posted on 07/31/2007 8:50:41 PM PDT by tennteacher
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To: Stajack

Very well said!!


168 posted on 07/31/2007 8:51:14 PM PDT by eth3l
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To: Stajack

Your a great man Stajack.


169 posted on 07/31/2007 8:51:28 PM PDT by xero
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To: Stajack

Good letter. BUMP!


170 posted on 07/31/2007 8:52:29 PM PDT by Lancey Howard
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To: Stajack
Good man, Stanley.

FreeRepublic: A place where melanin levels don't matter.

171 posted on 07/31/2007 8:56:41 PM PDT by bannie (The Good Guys cannot win when they're the only ones to play by the rules.)
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To: Stajack
Good man, Stanley.

FreeRepublic: A place where melanin levels don't matter.

172 posted on 07/31/2007 8:56:55 PM PDT by bannie (The Good Guys cannot win when they're the only ones to play by the rules.)
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To: Stajack

Last time I checked, this Freeper and family aren’t exactly “white”. Certainly wouldn’t stay on or contribute to a hate site.


173 posted on 07/31/2007 9:00:04 PM PDT by voiceinthewind
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To: Stajack

If it wasn’t for the fact that Bill has many people watching his program, his accusations would not have even qualified for a response. You did the best thing, a dignified response.


174 posted on 07/31/2007 9:05:50 PM PDT by Ironfocus
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To: Stajack

Well and truly stated! Thank you for speaking up for our FR home. We got your back, brother!


175 posted on 07/31/2007 9:08:11 PM PDT by MHGinTN (You've had life support. Promote life support for those in the womb.)
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To: Mrs Zip; BOBWADE

ping


176 posted on 07/31/2007 9:13:44 PM PDT by zip (((Remember: DimocRat lies told often enough become truth to 48% of all Americans (NRA)))))
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To: Leofl
Also as a Black Freeper, I have attended many Freeper events both in DC and here in Texas. My experiences have been NOTHING but positive. I call many freepers friends and family, whatever color they are.

It's always good to hear from another conservative, and especially so, from another black conservative. Without even knowing you, I know what you go through, and I'll bet you can say the same.

177 posted on 07/31/2007 9:14:34 PM PDT by Stajack
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To: Leofl

Look on the other post about BOR (not calling him a liar...yet was part of the title). One poster quotes the article in there.


178 posted on 07/31/2007 9:15:49 PM PDT by Marysecretary (GOD IS STILL IN CONTROL.)
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To: Always Right

He more or less said we were a hate site like KOS but not as bad.


179 posted on 07/31/2007 9:16:55 PM PDT by Marysecretary (GOD IS STILL IN CONTROL.)
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To: Prokopton
"I believe your well written correspondence will have much greater, and more positive, effect..."

Absolutely. But not as much effect as a tidal wave of letters, calls and e's of outrage from "former" viewers, demanding a full public primetime apology from BOR -- with copies to Fox sponsors. Like any other business, FNC can't ignore the bottom line.

180 posted on 07/31/2007 9:39:55 PM PDT by Bonaparte
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