Posted on 02/20/2008 3:48:31 PM PST by Racehorse
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.
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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
"We are conservative activists..." Indeed we are. RINOs, liberals and moderates need not apply. You're either a true conservative or you're not.
Just wondering if this is Jim's veiled hint to tell several FReepers around here to stop asking us to drink the McCain Koolaid.
I clicked on it hoping for some new words of wisdom - I’ve got to vote in the primary this week.
In fairness to those who support McCain, Jim has been pretty clear in the past that he does not think it’s wise to take a chance on democrats ruling from the White House, to gain political ground for conservatism.
I am not trying to put words in his mouth, but that is my take on his views as I understand them.
Jim has made it fairly clear he is not a McCain supporter, but that doesn’t mean that he would definately advise folks to withhold their votes from McCain this fall.
I on the otherhand would and express that here in the interest of full disclosure.
I don't think there are any.
Look at the ping brodcast by Czar:
"RINOs, liberals and moderates need not apply. You're either a true conservative or you're not."
Not sure where Czar thinks I might fit, and I started the thread.
H owever you decide, good on ya.
We go to the primary polls on 4 March.
Best,
R.
Apologies.
Forgot the courtesy ping to #65.
R.
Jim Robinson for President!
I second that!
Not necessary.
"Not sure where Czar thinks I might fit, and I started the thread."
Which is why I assumed, perhaps incorrectly, that you are a true conservative. Otherwise, why remind everyone of JimRob's 2004 statement which, taken with his other comments, makes it crystal clear that FR is a conservative site for conservatives?
I will continue to regard you as a conservative until you demonstrate that you are not.
Wow! Cool pic! :-)
Huzzah!
Thank you.
I have a sense that the Conservatism exhibited here at Free Republic, means more to this Nation, than anyone knows. This Free Republic fights battles, only to sometimes lose, but when a battle is lost, this site, Free Republic, rises up to fight again. This is the nature of Conservatism, in my mind. Not to lose, but to WIN, eventually. Though the struggle be long, though the battles are difficult, though WINNING is never easy, this site seeks to endure, and address each principle important for our Nation's survival. For that end (Victory) and for the Victory (oh how sweet thy taste), I commend thee, Gentlemen, Posters, and Lurkers. The efforts expended, fighting for Conservatism, are never in vain. Thank You Mr. Robinson, Sir.
It needs to go up every now and then. It doesn’t need an excuse.
From March 2004: Bears repeating. Hear, hear!
I have been proud to be an American. Proud from the very first day of cognizance of what it means to be part of something that is far greater than its parts. I’ve laughed. I’ve danced with joy. And I have wept so hard my body has shook.
Free Republic is a portion of that pride that resides within. The ability of those that are passionate, caring and here really for one reason ... to continue the pride in the country we love
It comes with a cost.
Thanks Jim
And may God bless you, Jim Robinson.
Nice. I remember.
...were there any question? 8^/
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