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"Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect everyone who approaches that jewel.
Unfortunately, nothing will preserve it but downright force. Whenever you give up that force, you are ruined."
- Patrick Henry, during Virginia's Convention to Ratify the Constitution (1788)
Another reason why we support Free Republic!
A bump would be greatly appreciated from those of you who have already donated.
Thank You!
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During every FReepathon, we try to keep track of what each state donates. When you make your donation, let BADJOE know what state it's coming from, and when he reports it, it'll get credited to the state or country of your choice.
If someone from New York, Texas and Ohio (the remaining top 5 states without a color), any foreign countries and a deployed serviceman wants to see their state/country in color, sing out. It would look so much better than the bold I have now.
While we're on colors, there's still 1 states on the Sissy Pink list (attention Rhode Island; you are being paged). That means that nobody from Rhode Island has sent a dime in new money yet (either a new donation or an increase in their monthlies). Please end the embarrassment.
| FREEP STATE (NeverNeverLand) ---$3,604.45 |
Florida (350) ---$1,480
Virginia (290) ---$1,334
Pennsylvania (240) ---$1,180
Washington State (198) ---$960
New Jersey (144) ---$960
Arizona (145) ---$869
Connecticut (83) ---$715
Massachusetts (91) ---$670
Michigan (166) ---$665
Missouri (138) ---$655
Minnesota (96) ---$650
North Carolina (182) ---$645
Illinois (185) ---$640
Wisconsin (112) ---$625
Montana (10) ---$600
Georgia (170) ---$590
Alaska (34) ---$449
Indonesia ---$400
Colorado (108) ---$350
Maryland (179) ---$335
Kentucky (63) ---$350
Oklahoma (95) ---$340
New Hampshire (38) ---$250
Louisiana (76) ---$245
Oregon (97) ---$245
Tennessee (136) ---$225
Alabama (78) ---$215
Indiana (114) ---$215
Mississippi (49) ---$175
Arkansas (39) ---$170
South Carolina (82) ---$150
Kansas (73) ---$145
Utah (35) ---$135
Hawaii (19) ---$130
West (by God) Virginia (17) ---$110
Spain ---$100
New Mexico (53) ---$100
Delaware (14) ---$75
Nebraska (34) ---$75
Maine (29) ---$75
Vermont (8) ---$65
Iowa (47) ---$55
England (21) ---$50
Australia ---$50
Overseas Armed Forces ---$50
Washington, D.C. (3) ---$50
Idaho (49) ---$50
Republic of Ireland (8) ---$30
Wyoming (10) ---$25
South Dakota (18) ---$25
Canada ---$25
Sweden ---$10
North Dakota (8) ---$10
Rhode Island (10) ---$0
Since we have a fresh thread, let me issue a challenge:
Let's get 888 Freepers in the "dollar-a-day" club!
Out of the many thousands of Freepers out there who value this forum and visit it daily, surely there are at least 888 of you who can afford to pay a dollar a day for the privilege.
Why 888?
Because our current fundraising goals (to keep this site running) is $80,000 a quarter. If we had 888 Freepers donating a dollar a day (or $30 a month), we would meet that goal. And any other contributions would be gravy that we can use to grow Free Republic.
I became a "dollar-a-day" Freeper tonight. I am a man of modest means but $30 a month is not a budget breaker for me. I would like to see at least 887 others do the same (at least 79 others have already made the committment.
Prior to today, I was contributing $20 a month through my debit card. It's safe and easy. I don't even have to think about it. And you know what, I haven't missed the money (which I otherwise would have blown on some oddity - like some REO Speedwagon album or a beer stein I never would have had a chance to drink out of because my wife would stick it in the china cabinet and lock it up).
Please sign up for a monthly contribution today. And by the way, it doesn't have to be $30. I initially started giving $10.
I just wanted to chime in and let everybody know what a big difference Free Republic is making in what's going on here in America.
Aside from the fact that Gary Condit lost his Congressional bid yesterday and Bill Simon won the G.O.P. nomination for California Govenor, it appears that ABC News is in a complete state of dissaray this morning.
I've been perusing through the internet and and looking at all sorts of articles about how Cokie Roberts is resigning as co-host of "This Week" and how Barbara Walters is going after the network and this and that. And Folks, I truly believe that the American public is starting to catch on that these news organizations aren't what they are all cut out to be.
These matters have been addressed time and time again through the "Media Bias Outrage of the Week" threads including the very latest on ABC News and I can say with all the confidence in the world that if it weren't for the very existence of Free Republic where we could address these issues without all the loyal fans of these news organizations cutting us and putting us down and talking to us as though we're a bunch of interlopers tresspassing on their ground that these news organizations wouldn't be in the mess that they're in right now.
The bottom line here is that we are making a BIG BIG difference and if everyone will continue to support Free Republic, We can continue to address the issues of media bias and put these news organizations in the spotlight for the liars and torublemakers that they are.
We're almost halfway to the 80 grand goal that we need to keep this place going. Let's see if we can't reach it by this weekend, O.K.?
Do what you can to help. Regards...
Why wait any longer?!!
Still thinking about donating to Free Republic for the first time? Please consider the following words as you make your decision:
2366 posted on 3/3/02 6:57 PM Pacific by McGavin999
"A lot of people come to FreeRepublic on a daily basis for their news. Strangely, many of them never stop to think about how this site is paid for. Many have no idea that FreeRepublic is fully funded by the people who use the site.
If everyone who was registered donated $1 a month, we'd never have to have a fund raiser. Unfortunately, that doesn't happen. Some people think their $5 or $10 wouldn't make a difference, but it would."
2497 posted on 3/3/02 8:32 PM Pacific by Gabz
"...These are not the people we are appealing to, it's those that don't think twice about logging in here. If we could get everyone of them to kick in $12 once a year - we'd be done with the FReepathons."
2566 posted on 3/3/02 10:29 PM Pacific by kayak
"While large donations are great, often it is the small ones that are sacrificial and inspiring.
Every penny that is donated is greatly appreciated and helps to pay the bills.
Those who are not in a position right now to donate can still make an important contribution by bumping this thread or pinging others to it."
2620 posted on 3/4/02 5:20 AM Pacific by RottiBiz
"...You state perfectly what the FReepathons are all about. If more of us gave a small amount on a regular monthly basis, we would never have to hold them.
I believe that 99% of the registered FReepers would never miss a monthly donation of $5.00 a month. At the same time, all of us honor our FReeper friends who might be in difficult financial straits and are happy to carry the burden for them."
3623 posted on 3/3/02 6:57 PM Pacific by WIMom
"We have to stay vigilant, we have to fight, we can not let the RATS destroy our Republic!
We have made a difference. Free Republic is that tool for us to gather, meet like minded individuals and fight for all we believe. Keep this web site running. The liberals hate us, so we must be on the right track!"
3689 posted on 3/3/02 6:57 PM Pacific by Grampa Dave
"We must keep Free Republic strong, growing and ready for all the future tricks by the dark sides! There is only one way to do that.
We must share some of our treasure that the Lord has loaned to us with Free Republic. It is that simple!"
An excerpt from Grampa Dave's Free Republic Lifeform post:
"This is a wonderful description of what Free Republic really is. It is a living and evolving Life Form to battle the left wingers and those who would destroy this country!
The Free Republic Life Form enables us to discover the truth about what is happening. We can avoid the spin of the major mediots as they work 24/7 to weaken this country. We come to the Free Republic Life Form to find the truth!...
Free Republic needs a constant infusion of cash to keep the Free Republic Life Form alive, viable and to grow. If we believe in Free Republic, we must donate each month or quarterly to keep this incredible life form alive... Good stewardship is what this world needs, not good intentions. Good conservative stewards will insure that the Free Republic Life Form continues to grow, be viable and thrives!"
5,000 Freepers who care are needed now!
"Donating to Free Republic is the best investment we can make for us, our family and our friends!"
- Grampa Dave
Your support of Free Republic will be greatly appreciated!! And you'll be helping the "Free Republic Lifeform" continue it's growth!! As McGavin999 stated, "Some people think their $5 or $10 wouldn't make a difference, but it would." Make a difference. Please contribute today.
Thank You!!
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If you want more then you're going to have to bring FR back to the quality and stature it had pre-election and pre-September 11th. That means:
1) Subject Veronica, dennisw, BenF and the rest of the Israeli Tag Team disruptors to the same posting rules and sanctions as the rest of us.
2) Permit political criticism of Israel and the Israeli government.
3) Quit promoting Michael Savage; daily plugs for his radio program are a bit too much. Unless, of course, these are paid advertisements which is another issue altogether.
4) Rein in the censors. The moderators appear to cut and slash based on personal whim. Of course we have no way to KNOW this as their power is absolute. Remember Lord Acton's quote?
Finally, do you really expect to be regarded as a serious news forum with threads like "Please Pray for My Cat?"
I posted that thread in hopes of encouraging a few "fence sitters" to make a decision and come over to this thread and donate -- looks like we're getting some good comments and a few donations over there instead. I didn't mean for that thread to be in competition with this (official) thread! My bad!!
Reply #29 was an excellent post, Grampa Dave!!
BADJOE, please see the question at reply #32
I'll put a check in the mail tomorrow morning. You can stop putting those pictures of Senator Hillary Khomeini on the Balkan threads now!
