Posted on 03/04/2007 4:46:35 PM PST by johniegrad
Even though we are still almost two years out from the presidential election, it is clear that the candidates are campaigning in earnest. This has led to some acromonious discussions with accusations flying about posters' motives and dedication to the principles of conservatism. While these frank discussions could be healthy for pounding out the details in a primary, some here are indicating their unequivocal refusal to support some candidates if they are nominated after the primaries. Furthermore, valuable posters have discussed their disatisfaction with the website as a forum for discussing conservatism and some have threatened to leave.
Given these observations, I'd like to republish the posting of the website owner from a few years ago.
Statement by the founder of Free Republic:
In our continuing fight for freedom, for America and our constitution and against totalitarianism, socialism, tyranny, terrorism, etc., Free Republic stands firmly on the side of right, i.e., the conservative side. Believing that the best defense is a strong offense, we (myself and those whom I'm trying to attract to FR) support the strategy of taking the fight to the enemy as opposed to allowing the enemy the luxury of conducting their attacks on us at home on their terms and on their schedule.
Therefore, we wholeheartedly support the Bush Doctrine of pre-emptive strikes on known terrorist states and organizations that are believed to present a clear threat to our freedom or national security. We support our military, our troops and our Commander-in-Chief and we oppose turning control of our government back over to the liberals and socialists who favor appeasement, weakness, and subserviency. We do not believe in surrendering to the terrorists as France, Germany, Russia and Spain have done and as Kerry, Kennedy, Clinton and the Democrats, et al, are proposing.
As a conservative site, Free Republic is pro-God, pro-life, pro-family, pro-Constitution, pro-Bill of Rights, pro-gun, pro-limited government, pro-private property rights, pro-limited taxes, pro-capitalism, pro-national defense, pro-freedom, and-pro America. We oppose all forms of liberalism, socialism, fascism, pacifism, totalitarianism, anarchism, government enforced atheism, abortionism, feminism, homosexualism, racism, wacko environmentalism, judicial activism, etc. We also oppose the United Nations or any other world government body that may attempt to impose its will or rule over our sovereign nation and sovereign people. We believe in defending our borders, our constitution and our national sovereignty.
Free Republic is private property. It is not a government project, nor is it funded by government or taxpayer money. We are not a publicly owned entity nor are we an IRS tax-free non-profit organization. We pay all applicable taxes on our income. We are not connected to or funded by any political party, news agency, or any other entity. We sell no merchandise, product or service, and we offer no subscriptions or paid memberships. We accept no paid advertising or promotions. We are funded solely by donations (non tax deductible gifts) from our readers and participants.
We aggressively defend our God-given and first amendment guaranteed rights to free speech, free press, free religion, and freedom of association, as well as our constitutional right to control the use and content of our own personal private property. Despite the wailing of the liberal trolls and other doom & gloom naysayers, we feel no compelling need to allow them a platform to promote their repugnant and obnoxious propaganda from our forum. Free Republic is not a liberal debating society. We are conservative activists dedicated to defending our rights, defending our constitution, defending our republic and defending our traditional American way of life.
Our God-given liberty and freedoms are not negotiable.
May God bless and protect our men and women in uniform fighting for our freedom and may God continue to bless America.
Jim Robinson
I'd agree to a point. While there are many Republican's on this site, I'd say the heavy slant is toward Conservatives. As we all know republicans (the politicians) will often sway with the wind, a true conservative will not.
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I'm going to Cancun! Or maybe Nassau. If you are going to flee the country those are the places to go. Who the f*** wants to go to France?
Guns? I thought it was a grow your own board.
Growing my own tobacco -I've had it with these prices!
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1427384/posts
To me, it's pitiful that we're even forced to make the distinction, but forced we are. It's quite clear to me that Free Republic is a Conservative website. The Republican Party has long been viewed as the best vehicle to forward Conservatism, but that view is being sorely tested. Hopefully, we can come out of the primaries with a Republican nominee that we can all get behind in earnest, on the WOT, on taxes, on economic issues and on social issues. If we don't, the door is left wide open for further splintering of the longstanding Reagan coalition, that has elected so many Conservative Republicans. The result will be a Democrat in the White House.
Read my tagline. I'm still here.
Is FreeRepublic a Conservative Website Or Is It A Republican Website?
Ummmm....if it were "Republican", we wouldn't be allowed to call BS on RINO's, now, would we?
A little?! You are generous.
like it or not, we have a two party system in this country. there may be other smaller parties, but only one of the two can achieve political victory and influence public policy.
decide which one you want to be a part of folks. then work through that one, to achieve your objectives. "victory through defeat" is not possible.
Was Goldwater a conservative? Was he pro-life? For gay rights? Just asking.
Good question for the Rudy supporters.
It's definitely a conservative website not affiliated with any party.
Reality dictates that the only national politicians will come from the GOP, so there is a slant that way out of mere pragmatism if nothing else.
If the current Rudy Wars end up driving most mainstream Republicans from this site, it will still be a conservative site, but it will be kind of a Michael Savage cheering section and not much more.
I am first an American.
Most of my politics is conservative,but I am not blind to any political discussion or point of view.
I support the military and I support the President of the United States,although I sometimes disagrre with him, mainly on his blind charge to allow the Mexican invasion.
My opinions are my own and I enjoy seeing other people's opinions in Free Republic.
Conservative. Definitely. Although there are a lot of trolls who are trying to divide the cause.
>>>As we all know republicans (the politicians) will often sway with the wind, a true conservative will not.
Example from me....If any of the RINOs had the primary nomination....and the Democratic candidate was Congressman John Salazar, I would vote Salazar.
John Kerry?
Right now, it's a conservative website with 25% of the posters pushing a Blue zone RINO social liberal for POTUS. It blows in the wind, no telling what the flavor will be a month from now.
I'm not sure we're as good as that as we were 7 years ago.
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