The blog references Facebook as the news source—not Free Republic. Further, blogs are considered valid news sources for posting as the source of a thread on FR.
The blog references Facebook as the news source—not Free Republic. Further, blogs are considered valid news sources for posting as the source of a thread on FR.
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It was a mistake to think that the videos would have been only posted on FR. And you are correct that the article mentions the facebook post by the videographer.
There are many who frequent FR for tips on stories.