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Sometimes these threads have an unfortunate (to my mind) "grovel" flavor to them, with effusive compliments directed your way and a whole bunch of backslapping going on. That's not really my style.

But in this case you have put out a serious question that I read with alarm. Free Republic a fraud? Your integrity in question? NEVER. This site is clearly run according the highest standards of accountability and transparency.

The political tenor of the forum is conservatism within the boundaries of sane discourse, which seems to irritate the 'tin-foil' crowd. But who cares? Let them whine.

You said, "Sometimes these threads have an unfortunate (to my mind) "grovel" flavor to them, with effusive compliments directed your way and a whole bunch of backslapping going on. That's not really my style."

Double Ditto

FreeRepublic ain't no stinking charity! I hate it when it's made to look like one. Who are we anyway?
We're capitalists, conservatives... we aren't children, and for sure we aren't gimme gimme liberals who expect something for nothing. We shouldn't need to be blungeoned with PBS/Jerry Lewis type telethon tactics.

Jim has created a one-of-a-kind product we value highly. To "use" it, we should be willing to pay for the privilege. I think we are. Seems to me, an eye-catching, flashing "Keep FreeRepublic Up and Running" icon at the top of each page, one that takes you to a brief explanation of the ongoing financial situation, and linking to the donations page, would keep enough money coming in on a regular basis, so that Jim wouldn't have to resort to these periodic desperate pleas for support.