Posted on 01/16/2011 11:49:56 AM PST by Jim Robinson
Hello. You don’t know me under this name. For reasons that are going to be obvious soon, I didn’t wish to send you this message with my usual Free Republic account. This message is an invitation, a welcome to a new forum called TrueBlueFreedom.com
While I love the people who make up Free Republic, I have many complaints about Jim Robinson and his cronies who run the actual website. Over and over again, whenever somebody has complained or offered suggestions, they have been told by JimRob and others to go and start their own website if they know so much. Well, I’ve decided to take them up on that offer.
I’ve started TrueBlueFreedom.com for three simple reasons, and once you’ve read those reasons, I’m sure you’ll agree that we need to make a few adjustments if we want this powerful bastion of conservatism to remain. The first reason is simple: Free Republic is too important to left in the hands of JimRob. Jim and his son John have repeated stated that if just one Freepathon goal isn’t met, that’s it - “Free Republic will be dead.” I can’t stand the idea of America without Free Republic. Imagine if we hadn’t been there when Dan Rather was passing around his forgeries, how different things would be today. Now realize that, as things are going, we won’t be around when the next Rathergate happens. We can’t allow that to happen, and since JimRob has publicly refused to deal with this issue, we have to take matters into our own hands. My solution is TrueBlueFreedom.com
The second reason is that I believe that free market capitalism has made America great, and that attempting any other system will lead us to ruin. A belief JimRob apparently doesn’t share, since he continues to refuse to place ads on Free Republic and instead depend on a PBS-esque donation system. We are not NPR, and we are not a charity – why do we raise money like one? For this reason, I’ve developed TrueBlueFreedom.com to depend on advertisements. TrueBlueFreedom.com will not depend on donations, instead, we will depend on the opportunities provided by the free market to create a self-sustaining version of Free Republic – without the constant Freepathons.
The third reason is that JimRob is, in my opinion, a petty tyrant. How many of you know somebody who was purged? How many wonder if you may be next on the list? If you’re neither of these people, consider this: Giuliani was America’s Mayor in 2008. That didn’t stop JimRob from purging all his supporters without warning. How do you know that whoever you support in the Republican primaries won’t raise JimRob’s wrath? How do you know the next purge group won’t be Mormons, Jews, Birthers, Pro-Palin, Anti-Palin, and so on? I believe that purging the non-believers and demanding total mental agreement with the “Dear Leader” is the exact opposite of conservative values, regardless of where JimRob stands on abortion and homosexuality. And for that reason, I’ve set up TrueBlueFreedom.com as a place where conservatives who follow the rules will not be banned, no matter how much I disagree with them. Regardless of your politics, religion, or favorite sport team, you will only be banned for breaking the rules. TrueBlueFreedom.com is a purge-free zone.
So, I hope you’ve read all this, and will accept my invitation. If this seems like something you can believe in, come to TrueBlueFreedom.com, sign up, and start talking. And if you like it, spread the word. Because Free Republic is too important to just let die.
There was a post by a ‘woman’ who used to be a man and who got zotted on FR...................................................................................................................OMG, Don’t tell me it was Classy Green Eyed Blond!!! The HORROR!!!
OUCH!!!
This is just one instance, most aren't quite this bad.:
Zoot Allures New Member * Posts: 27View Profile
Re: I'm here because.... « Reply #12 on: January 16, 2011, 06:31:38 PM »
Well, I am a republican, but not a Palin fan, agnostic, I understand evolution and embrace science, logic and reason, I don't hate gay people and really don't care if someone has an abortion. Which means that I'd be condemned to hell at the other place. No thanks.
Sorry, but that is not a conservative in my book.
OMG!! I remember LOL
Free Republic is the finest Conservative site, bar none, as far as I’m concerned. From the sound of things, TrueBlueFreedom will become just another common cesspool.
I’m not even curious. I’m staying right here.
“There was a post by a ‘woman’ who used to be a man and who got zotted on FR.”
And here he is. or was.
http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/by:bearslayer/index?brevity=full;tab=comments
And he/she/it was one nasty S.O.B./D.O.B. in his FReepmails to my g/daughter (Not the reason she doesn’t post any more though, nor the reason he was zotted.)
Could be, but the more I read, the more people were relaxing and the more moderate to liberal the site was looking. Almost a libertarian flair. I think I even saw a post where someone tried to make the point that libertarians were the true conservatives.
I am not “a big tent” person either. However, I do believe in a good debate, and some here have expressed that if they dont agree with certain persons, they have problems here.
I feel as long as you are respectful and dont name call, I see no problems with different opinons on certain subjects.
I mean are some people here so rigid, that they dont hear what others have to say? You dont have to agree, but their opinons are just as valid as yours or mine.
Thats what I have always loved about FR. Now sometimes I hesitate on my posts because I am afraid I’ll get the Zot.
Let me think on it....um, no thanks.
See #1086
JR - I know this is probably the millionth response you’ve got - TRUE FReepers have each other’s backs and share common beliefs although we may disagree on details from time to time.
Hang in there, you’re needed as a fellow Patriot! I should’ve contributed more over the years, but doing the best I can, and will do better - good riddance to Mrs. DoGood - whoever he is :)
It isn't known who sent the email trying to cull posters. Unless you know something that Jim doesn't. Yet.
No. Screaming_Gerbil.
And Jimrob didn't delete it? proud2BlibKansan Jan-16-11 06:10 PM #7
He's the one who posted it on FR. nt pinboy3niner Jan-17-11 07:11 AM #38
My goodness, inbreeding isn't just a spectator sport over there. TheCowsCameHome Jan-16-11 06:13 PM #8
Maybe it's JimRob who started the “new” group Whoa_Nelly Jan-16-11 06:33 PM #9
If he owned it, JimRob could use the site to preemptively weed out miscreants
Nice try: Nope I do not know who this person is. They are going by TrueBlue Moderator. That is all I know. Dont try to read anything into my posts.
If I knew who it was, I probably would have emailed Jim and told him so.
I am and will always be loyal to FR, even if I had a few mis-understandings with people here.
I did. The most recent Zot was Screaming_Gerbil on 12/19/2010
Do not see it there
I wasn't trying anything except to point out that you DON'T know who the backstabber is and you're trying to vouch for them. HONORABLE people are allowed to announce on FR that they have set up their own forum. Yes, there are Freepers that have forums. HONORABLE people don't send nasty freepmails trying to lure away posters while calling Jim a petty tyrant.
You're in my prayers every day; I ask the Almighty to see that you and yours are blessed with safety, good health, healing, and prosperity. I also count you among the many blessings for which I thank God daily.
You're an authentic American hero, in my book.
I hope all is going okay with you and your family. Stay strong, Windflier. I think you're a prince.
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