Anyway, I read the post that got you banned. I agree with you about a creator. I didn't think that was a reason for you to get banned. I'm glad you are back, and welcome to FR!
Posted on 10/05/2008 6:44:15 PM PDT by Zo - Macho Sauce Productions
“I’m glad you gave FR another chance. The whole dang conservative movement needs you. Thanks for everything you do.”
Ditto!
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Anyway, I read the post that got you banned. I agree with you about a creator. I didn't think that was a reason for you to get banned. I'm glad you are back, and welcome to FR!
You asked — “Do you know if this is true?: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uG4uppI_ttc
Was this great American really banned from FreeRepublic?”
Yes, it is true — and then he was re-instated after many people complained about the banning. Jim Robinson came online and said he was reinstated. Apparently some Moderator who didn’t like the “creation/evolution” angle (and there are a lot of rabid “creation-haters” out there in FReeper-land) banned this new poster. There also happens to be a large segment of atheist FReepers out there who like to get God-loving FReepers banned (fortunately Jim Robinson isn’t one of them...).
You said (to the formerly banned poster) — “I’m wondering, however, if you would like to take this opportunity retract some of the statements you made about FR on You Tube with your rather broad brush.”
There’s no need for him to retract those comments, because they sounded pretty accurate and true — especially having to do with those who ended up banning him in the first place (and thus making all the other FReepers look like kooks for being part of that fiasco — by “association” unfortunately...).
His comments were right on (the ones you posted directly in another place). Those comments that the formerly-banned poster made on YouTube were fairly accurate for what others would say and how they would use information like this (i.e., that someone was banned for nothing...) as exemplary of how they like to “mischaracterize” Republicans and those at Free Republic.
And, I would agree — that’s how the other side would construe this sort of thing. So, what he said was accurate.
You asked — “Why are people saying welcome back? Were you here before?”
This person you’re asking about was banned on his first post, in just a few minutes from posting it — when — he was asked by other FReepers to join Free Republic and be part of this community.
So, when he posted — he got banned by some nutty Moderator (who remains unidentified and probably properly chastised [by now] and embarrassed as hell). And so, the “banned poster” (after being invited to join), goes back to YouTube and puts out another one of his videos pointing out the kind of “ammunition” that this sort of “action” (of banning) gives to the other side, making FReepers look so idiotic.
Jim Robinson intervened and re-instated the banned poster to Free Republic. And so, that’s why everyone is welcoming him back...
Good points in the vid...not sure about the whole Sesame Street thing, though...but then again I didn’t pay too much attention to that as a youngin.
Absolutely brilliant work, Zo! You have done the mighty thing: you have pulled yourself up by your own and are speaking truth to power.
God bless you, my man.
Do you relay think that a misunderstanding of that sort justifys this?
“It’s people like you FReepers that substantiate peoples notions when the say ‘Ah, those liberals and conservatives, they’re just alike. It’s you people that are the biggest detriment to the conservative movement. Unapproachable, judgmental snobs. It’s people like you who make the Republican party look exclusive.”
“You see the non whites, the females and the undecided’s are reluctant to elect the Republican party because they think the Republican party is for rich, privileged, stuffy white male, like your self”.
So in response to this he basically accuses us of being a bunch of bigoted, racist, sexist snobs. And based on what? I've read the thread. There is nothing that would lead a reasonable person in control of their emotions to say these things.
I also understand that he was angry. He had every right to be. And people say things that are unreasonable when they are angry. But he went beyond...way beyond...a reasonable angry retort at FR for a banning that was an over reaction to a post that did fall outside the guidelines for what is appropriate here.
Common civility would have him retract those ignorant statements specifically, and apologize for using rote liberal talking points to falsely vilify us.
That's all I'm asking for. Common civility. I haven't seen it yet.
Holy cow! Sesame Street is seriously liberal. It’s been blacklisted on my TV for years. It’s a PBS show. Thats all one needs to say.
Welcome back Zo.
Where can one view your video ‘Gay Marriage, Black Strife and God Don’t Mix’?
Welcome back to Free Republic
Kick butt!
My husband and I have enjoyed your videos.
Wow! Brilliant!
I guess I missed the earlier stuff and whatever got you sent to your room. But hey! I’m glad you’re making these videos and glad you came back. You need wider play. You have a gift.
Excellent news!
Your optimism is much welcomed and an enabler here.
Hey Zo... Welcome to FR....
Another Conservative Christian...
Check out my Freeper pages for some quotes from JimRob on his religious positions... you may be happily surprised....
Love your videos! Glad to have you with us!
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