I have been on MeWe for a while, only joined the FR group there about 6 months ago, it was not clear if there was a Free Republic connection. Think I only looked at it once.
A backup is certainly necessary now.
Global Corporations have become the enemy of mankind. And computer driven crap is killing freedom. And forcing in place pure insanity. Mindless quick noise.
I think we all need to get certified on HAM radio (just in case).