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To: Jim Robinson
It happens to be the best darn place in the world to find out what's going on.
2 posted on
12/08/2001 12:31:58 AM PST by
leadpenny
To: Free the USA; GovernmentShrinker; ChemistCat; CommiesOut; toenail; pcl
fyi
To: Jim Robinson
"What is Free Republic then?"
Its the voice in the wilderness crying.......!
4 posted on
12/08/2001 12:43:32 AM PST by
brat
To: Jim Robinson
Say that again ... just kidding! Free Rebublic is the best site on the net. It sure helped me keep my sanity during the election and aftermath.
To: Jim Robinson
it is a 501c3 EDUCATIONAL institution, similar to a religious, liberal arts college.... 100 years ago. Current topics are discussed, topics presented with research, papers are written... IN FUNCTION that is what FR does.
In that to "government" types, any idealogically driven organization is "political", good luck to actually proving it, but if you were to present a staff of ph. d's and divide the topics into majors... a sharpie could probably pull it off.
Testing, matriculation, AND a credit hour, or semester hour fee... even miniscule would do... since you don't actually charge, but RAISE donations for the LLC you currently operate, THE lack of tuition is probably the biggest hurdle.
BUT despite the legal classifications, the EFFECT and the bonafide operation of the non-profit, research and educational corporation is probably a loophole you SHOULD be looking into.
We have computer technology majors teaching here, psych professors, religious ph. d.'s, med researchers and doctors, clinicians, research biologists, cultural anthropologists, biologists majoring in macro cellular physics, english majors, HISTORY lecturers, quantum physics doctors... What the heck do you need to figure out what is being done here... Mr Computer Science instructor, robinson?
Were all the energy being spent on "home room monitors" directed towards twenty or thirty syllabi, with term papers due every thirty days from "students who pay tuition via the internet," I don't see much difference between this an a few other "distance education" graduate schools on the net today.
The educational nonprofit, slips between the categories of charity and business nicely.
FWIW.
To: Jim Robinson
bump and bump to #2 too! Here! Here!.... Thank you :o)
To: Jim Robinson
What can i do to help JR.
9 posted on
12/08/2001 1:15:16 AM PST by
Bad~Rodeo
To: Jim Robinson
You're a hero. You have established a means for men (and wimmim!) of like mind - i.e., other heroes - to post, discuss, learn of and contribute to news of the day, whether political, ideological, theological, or mundane.
Mr. Robinson, when you are being attacked, praise the Lord, for He has said, "All who live godly lives will be persecuted," and, "The servant is no better than the Master: if the Master is persecuted, the servant will certainly be also."
To quote another (more wordly) encourager, Sir, "Never, never, never, never, never give up." [Winston Churchill]
Amen. God bless you.
To: Jim Robinson
Thanks Jim. I think this will help well meaning individuals to understand why we don't enter into some financial agreement to avoid have to hold Freepathons. Personally, I'm more than happy to throw a few bucks your way in order to keep this fantastic resource humming along.
I've bookmarked this baby. It'll come in handy.
To: Jim Robinson
How about a few words on the status of the lawsuit and the legal defense fund?
To: Jim Robinson
I am in awe of your patience, and appreciate how thoroughly over the last week or so you have explained how FR operates.
Although there may be a handful here who, for some reason, just have to keep running around this same tree, please know the overwhelming majority of Freepers know precisely what FreeRepublic is and what it takes to operate it.
Thank you so much for FreeRepublic and all you put up with to keep it going.
To: Jim Robinson
FR would seem to fall under the "not-for-profit educational corporation" category. This, of course, depends on the particular state "definition" of such. The California Code is at
this link.
An educational corporation simply provides some type of "educational purpose"; information dessimination is usually one such purpose.
Additionally, a corporation can be "initiated" in any state (preferrably one most accommodating) and then "registered" in the state where the actual "head quarters" or operation takes place. The two primary codes are the State corporation code (where the corporation is born) and the IRS Corporation Code for tax/tax-exempt status.
16 posted on
12/08/2001 2:51:12 AM PST by
TomGuy
To: Jim Robinson
Kudos, Jim. Do you realize that during the election last year, words posted here ended up in George W. Bush's mouth a few hours later? Specifically the one about the Florida Supreme Court rewriting the law after the election. I couldn't figure out the connection until I found out that Barbara Olson was BKO and that she was a FR regular. Knowing how close she and Ted were to the Bush camp down there in Florida, I think I can make the leap that it was her giving him tidbits off this site. So, extrapolating that out, I would say Free Republic saved the election for GWB and for this country and I don't think I would be exaggerating too much. Vive las Free Republic!
18 posted on
12/08/2001 3:12:28 AM PST by
Samizdat
To: Jim Robinson
"It is simply what it is, a non-commercial, not for profit public (decidely for conservatives) electronic townhall meeting and bulletin board discussion forum operated as an avocation with its expenses paid for in the form of taxable gifts from some of its fans because they love it, and they do not want it to die."
JR, And as far as "inventions" that give freedom to peoples and individuals, it ranks right up there with Henry Fords assembly line for automobiles. FREEDOM!!! Thanks. Peace and love, George.
To: Jim Robinson
Is Free Republic a commercial operation or a charity? Neither. A not for profit does not have to be a charity.
Man, you must have a full wardrobe of teflon suits ;)
To: Howlin; BADJOE; Texaggie79
FYI
To: Jim Robinson
It is simply what it is, a non-commercial, not for profit public (decidely for conservatives) electronic townhall meeting and bulletin board discussion forum... Which also happens to be one of the most interesting sources of news ANYWHERE on the net! Thanks JimRob for keeping it going for us!
24 posted on
12/08/2001 3:28:05 AM PST by
SuziQ
To: Jim Robinson
Because we are posting under the fair use provisions of copyright law, I cannot charge a membership fee, I cannot sell merchandise, I cannot sell advertising, and I cannot enter into any commercial business. I simply cannot earn money on Free Republic as a commercial operation. And, because of the fact that we advocate various political positions and even support (by arguing for or against) various political candidates and or conservative issues or causes, I cannot qualify as a public benefit non-profit charity (501C, etc.).
You know you can write that a million times and still some people don't want to understand
Amazing.
God Bless you.
25 posted on
12/08/2001 3:34:17 AM PST by
JZoback
To: Jim Robinson
FR is a beacon of light for the country. Without FR, I have no doubt but that algore would be president.
FR is not just your avocation, Jim. It is the avocation that we FReepers all share.
I don't look at my monthly contribution as a gift, nor a requirement. I look at it as an investment. My concern is for my children. Seeing the direction the country was going, especially during the clinton years was what turned me from a mere political junkie to a sign-carrying protestor. FR provided the rallying point for all of us to band together and accomplish a LOT in the past 4 years!
I sincerely thank you and John for FR. The country is a better place because of FR, and the Robinsons!
27 posted on
12/08/2001 4:27:31 AM PST by
mombonn
To: Jim Robinson
A very enlightening post.
FR is what it is, but it also seems to have a life of its own that may not be as controlable as desired. No doubt much legal advise will be offered that may help you and us.
Thank you Jim.
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