Posted on 05/02/2012 5:23:35 AM PDT by xzins
We are the Free Republic Pre-War on Terror Class of Freepers.
Having been a freeper for over a decade, and having experienced both a pre 9/11 presence here and a post 9/11 presence, having experienced the Hanging Chad Wars of GW's first election, Sore Loserman and all, what stands out for you regarding the growth of Free Republic over the years.
What are your thoughts on the independence of Free Republic, and Jim Robinson's decision to go advertisement free all these years. My first thought is that his financial independence is what has freed him to tell the GOP-E to stick it in their ear this year.
If he had to worry about sponsors dropping him, or well-heeled pubbies supporting him, that might have intimidated a lesser man.
We've been blessed these many years. What stands out for you in your decades plus experience on Free Republic?
Same here, Yaelle. I donate.
Better discussion software than Free Republic's does not exist. I've seen the other formats at newspapers, blogs, etc., and they don't even come close to "pings", multiple addressees, tracking posts, replys brought to your attention....it goes on and on.
THE BEST DISCUSSION SOFTWARE IN THE GALAXY!
Well, then you’ve existed on the backs of all those who both donate AND give time to poliicians and to FreeRepublic. It’s time you stepped up to the plate and kicked in a few bucks.
I’m existing on SS and manage to spare $$ for a monthly. I work full time and take no salary most months, so you can too.
Keep FR ad free.
Been your FRiend since August 17, 1998.. The day Clintoon went before the grand jury to admit his improper relations with Monica, and the day Sammy Sosa hit #47 to tie Mark McGuire in their infamous home run battle.. It seems there was a lot more investigative reporting by members in the earlier days and not as much pettiness. It still amazes me how many experts in so many different fields are members here. I still remember the morning that the space shuttle Columbia broke up on her return to earth and the news breaking on FR with eyewitnesses to it before the MSM even began to report it. I’ve always enjoyed the Canteen and still miss Tonkin. Can count on Laz always ready to Hit It. Have had my eyes seared by unannounced photos of Helen Thomas. Have always known FR to be hugh and mostly series and helped make it so. Not many websites have been around for 14 years, especially forums, and the history making continues. Thanks for helping us remember where we have been, may we learn from our past and have a better future.
“Never Forget”!!
Indeed!
All you say in #20.
whitewater
mena
paula jones
monica
Downside Legacy
Clinton’s a Liar (CAL)
Clarity
Yellow Rose of Texas and the running thread
Don Morgan and the “cadre”
Ash Alerts
Night of the Long Knives
Eschoir
Deep in the Hurtgen Forest
Trixie
RAH
“I was there, where were you” MrConfettiMan (the true sincere activist)
SneakyPete
A+Bert
Jack Thompson
Arator and his polls on Brigadeer support
tpaine
OWK (versions 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 and 3.1)
Askel5
Towanda
StormOrphan and the cow thread
Breaking Drudge early on the Jesse Jackson love-child and pissing Matt off.
the search for Huck on 9/11
Watching the stealth bombers take off in the pre-dawn later that year and throwing my fist in the air.
This is an old handle of mine that has since been replaced for professional reasons.
I am in complete support of Jim Rob keeping FR conservative, and not merely Republican.
ping for later reading. I’d like to hear the thoughts of the earlybirds.
Actually, I was contemplating going ten bucks a month here last summer. But then something happened here that eliminated that possibility for the foreseeable future. I won’t say what it is on a public thread.
Wondering how much stuff Hillary stole when they carted her ass out...
—Keep FR ad free.—
I prefer ad-supported. It’s why I’ve never had cable TV and never went to satellite car stereo.
I’m one of those people that has watched and read ads my entire life but virtually NEVER bought anything due to an ad. So I’m living off the “fat of the land”.
Seems like we did more stuff in the beginning, like meetups and protests. Still love it.
The discourse was more refined then...
Mike
Hadn’t thought about Ash for some time. Lots of visual spam. LOL.
(We have the same join date!)
“Seeping” is a rather apt word...
Yep. I found it through the Drudge link, too, and lurked for many months before creating an account.
Ah yes, the Clinton days. And the “W” primaries, and the Gore debates. Rathergate...
It’s all coming back to me now.
Please...never, EVER drop it. It is so well done. So many hours of hard work, wonderful organization, and factual information.
Wish we had the same on Obama.
Over the years, the information has kept me here, the ability to dispel some of the BS eliminates a lot of day-to-day frustration and knowing there are others of like mind doesn't hurt. I can even watch a little MSM 'news' now without breaking a TV (or at least being sorely tempted to do so).
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