Is Free Republic a Fraud? Is it time for Free Republic to go away?

Free Republic | 11/28/01 | Jim Robinson

[francisandbeans]

joeblow@stateagency.sc.GOV

Laz, quit posting my email address as a sample.

[Cyber Liberty]

I remember that well. In the manner of crap through a goose, that loser was off the government gravy train in search of gainful employment within a few days. He/she/it just FReepmailed me to tell me he/she/it is now on the *federal* teat.

[TLBSHOW]

Nice try eschoir!

[DB]

I wasn't talking about copyright law in any form or its value.

[blackie]

Jim, don't give up, never give up !!
You and Free Republic make a big difference !!

[Cyber Liberty]

Try "maladroit."

[mostlyundecided]

If you originate and run a successful website that people enjoy visiting repeatedly and they enjoy it so much that they give you money to keep it going and then if that eventually results in you making tons of money - more power to you!

That's the American Dream!

[Cyber Liberty]

I like cheese. I really, REALLY like cheese!

[Bigun]

I don't hink I have to tell you how I feel about this!

Hang in there Jim and I promise to continue doing EVERYTHING I can to help!

"A people may want a free government, but if, from insolence, or carelessness, or cowardice, or want of public spirit, they are unequal to the exertions necessary for preserving it; if they will not fight for it when it is directly attacked; if they can be deluded by the artifices used to cheat them out of it; if by monetary discouragement or temporary panic, or a fit of enthusiasm for an individual they can be be induced to lay their liberties at the feet of even a great man, or trust him with powers which enable him to subvert their institutions; in all of these cases they are more or less unfit for liberty; and though it may be for their good to have had it even for a short time, they are unlikely to long enjoy it."

John Stuart Mill Essay on Representative Government

[Navy Patriot]

Keep it the way it is, as long as you can. I'll send you some cash to help. Thank you Jim and thanks to the rest of the crew who make the daily effort to keep FR up and running. FReegards, NP

[TLBSHOW]

From: TKEman (TODDFREELAND) 1:15 pm To: TTC_REP (27 of 35) 640.27 in reply to 640.26

Yes, you are correct. I replied to all posts to me on the thread, directing them here.
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tekman wants us to freep their scumbag site but GOOD
now lets freep these rats but GOOD...redrock is over there now freeping em but we need all that can spare the time.

http://forums.delphiforums.com/n/main.asp?webtag=frureform&nav=messages&msg=633.1

[Z2]

Several problems:

1. Earnings of 501(c) organizations can't inure to the benefit of individual shareholders.

2. 501(c) organizations can't actively engage in politics and influencing legislation.

3. Public disclosure requirements and accountability.

Just to name a few of the more obvious problems. Of course, some of these problems might exist as a matter of law, regardless of 501(c) status, by accepting donations and holding one's self out as a non-profit or charity.

[Dominic Harr]

Just my opinion: I've donated, and I did so as a consumer of what I consider to be a fantastic entertainment site.

I gave you the money to do with what you want. You could spend it on a wild, raunchy weekend in Vegas, if you wish. That's up to you.

I give what I feel I am willing to pay for this 'service'. I don't consider this a 'charity', in any way.

Thank you for your time and energy. I like what another person said before -- you're the 'Rush Limbaugh' of the internet. You've truly taken the message board to a new level.

[harrowup]

I don't take kindly to bullying, abusive cult-like intimidation tactics, and just plain tyranny from any quarter.

afSS Translation:

If I can't run the show, I'm gonna blow

Yep, you blow. Now, you lying little twerp. You had your own site. It is still a home for bigots and has spawned alternate sites in favor or opposed to your peculiar bigotry. You lied on your own site and now you think you have the right to call everyone else a liar? You're useless...but irrelevant, so no harm no foul. I say keep you around with Hairy and the TauKappaEpsilon freak and I'll be able to go easy on Kevin.

[sneakypete]

Ahh,yes. I vaguely remember you. Aren't you the weasel who posted either his e-mail address or a link to his e-mail address,and then whined when he got fired for conducting political activites on a gooberment system during work hours when he was SUPPOSED to be actually working? Didn't you allegedly work for the Georgia highway dept? Or at least draw a check from them? Your mom must be very proud,and I'm sure she brags to all her tricks about you.

[deadhead]

Thank You All for the ping! If it wasn't for Free Republic, I would never have had the opportunity to attend an Inaugural Ball--that was great! Protesting and attending rally's was something I never did... until Free Republic, went out there with the best of folks and spoke my voice for what is right. I have been politically enlightened, thanks to Free Republic. Will be sending in a donation. My heartfelt thanks Jim for this wonderful site.
FREE REPUBLIC ROCKS!!!

[sneakypete]

Spoken like a true liberal.

He's not a "liberal",and there is nothing the slightest bit liberal about him. He is a whiney leftist.

[tacticalogic]

Try "maladroit."

Doesn't seem to fit. Maladroit would mean clumsy or inelegant.

Malsentient would mean able to think and reason, but unable to do so correctly.

[Hugh Akston]

I stand corrected. Good point.

[Lazamataz]

remember that well. In the manner of crap through a goose, that loser was off the government gravy train in search of gainful employment within a few days. He/she/it just FReepmailed me to tell me he/she/it is now on the *federal* teat.

I would hope he (it is a he) would be so kind as to EMAIL you instead of FREEPMAIL you, so that the person in question might be coaxed to avoid the use of federal equipment and time.

Unless, of course, this is merely Eschoir violating an injunction......