[STARWISE]

A very satisfying glance backward

**July 20, 2005 - SHOWDOWN: THE LEFT VS. THE WEB

(My description: the evisceration of Dan Rather's primetime career and Free Republic)

Excerpt (rest at link above)

"I have decided to leave the 'CBS Evening News,'" Dan Rather announced on Nov. 23, 2004. The venerable anchorman's retirement had been in the works for months, CBS explained. He was 73 years old and it was time to move on. Maybe so. But Rather stepped down in the midst of CBS' internal investigation of the so-called "Rathergate" scandal. Most industry observers drew the obvious connection.

In the weeks and months ahead, many writers would credit the blogosphere for bringing down Dan Rather. And bloggers did play a crucial role. But the citizen journalist who broke the Rathergate story was not a blogger. He was a Freeper – a registered poster on the FreeRepublic.com message board, who called himself "Buckhead."

Live Thread: Ben Barnes and CBS Attempt Another Bush Smear (60 Minutes) www.freerepublic.com | September 8, 2004

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This was FR's front page when I joined in 1998

c l i c k

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(Pronouncements from the Loonybin) 5.19.11: Janeane Garofalo discusses FreeRepublic.com and Freepers

***3 Years of Friday Nights (FReepers supporting our brave troops) at Walter Reed (there you are, JR!)***

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OOh, how things have changed format wise, from the front page layout to "CLOSE YOUR TAGS!" screams and rants, dozens and dozens of well-earned ZOTS .. but NOT an iota in purpose, principles and mission!

God bless you and keep you healthy, Jim and John and crew. Thank you for NEVER relenting on your devotion to and defense of the Founders' vision for this great nation, and for creating, maintaining and inspiring this safe haven for patriots everywhere who cherish freedom and our precious Constitution, and "one nation, under God, with liberty and justice for all."

Wishing you and all us FReepers and our descendants at least another 115 more years!! Long live Free Republic!!!

The impact of this site is truly incalculable. And as throughout all history, our work continues ... the story goes on. With God's help WE FIGHT ON, for especially now: WE MUST!!!

[Faith]

I can’t tell you how much Free Republic means to me. God bless you, Jim, and please accept my sincerest thanks.

[STARWISE]

DC, you’re in that video at WRMC — check at the 21:00 mark .. ;)

[trisham]

What wonderful tributes, STARWISE and kristinn!

Thanks so much!

Thank you Jim Robinson, John Robinson, and all of the great FReepers who have made this such an outstanding site over the years!

[luvie]

Magnificent post, Starwise! :)

[RedMDer]

Thanks Star! PREFECT! © WooHoo!

[SunkenCiv]

Thanks STARWISE. Nice to see a Lincoln quote used to be on the homepage.

[vox_freedom]

Ditto's - Ditto's - & Ditto's

[GoldwaterChick]

Truly a work of art and a labor of love.
Thank you, STARWISE!!!!

[hoosiermama]

Thanks for the ping...would have missed it all. Neighbors are trying out a different internet service. Will know in a few months if it truly works in our neighborhood. I can tell you three that don’t. Hopefully will be back sooner than later. Miss all of you.