JoeEveryman and the Anti-FReeper Attack on Free Republic

Various Anti-FReeper sites | August 10, 2002 | Jim Robinson

[Jim Robinson]

The anti-FReepers are on the prowl. As most of you know, there is a group of ex-FReepers who have been dogging us for the last several years. The anti-FReeper community was started several years ago by a group of disgruntled individuals who were banned from FR and then wanted to get back at us by damaging our reputation. This started out as petty name calling and rumor mongering, but they now appear determined to cause us as much harm as possible. Even to the point of attempting to get FR and FRN shut down and the owners and managers of the organizations bankrupted or jailed.

Some of the early members of the group include ex-FReepers Mojo, Aligyrl, Landshark, Z2, Headhunter, LindaM, and others who have come and gone over the years. The most recent additions to active anti-FReeping appear to be ex-FReepers Clarity, Clinton's a Liar and JoeEveryman.

There appears to be a certain love/hate relationship involved here. Some of these people hate FR and its PTB (that's "Powers That Be" in their lingo) with such passion that they cannot stay away. Some of the original members of the AF community have given up and drifted off, some have come back to FR, and some are as determined as ever to kill FR and have me and whomever else they can thrown into prison for whatever crimes they imagine us guilty. Their motivation is pure revenge. Their driving force is hatred.

Their current attack is centered around an attempt to break up the Free Republic Network and, through that angle, to cause as much damage to FR as possible. Unfortunately for all of us, there is a genuine problem with the ex-leader of the South Carolina Chapter. Apparently, there was some money collected for events that was never paid over to the vendors and the chapter leader is accused of taking off with the money. I am not going into all of the gory details here, but I understand that there is an official police investigation ongoing and the SC Chapter and the FRN are cooperating fully with the authorities. The anti-FReepers, led by JoeEveryman, are trying to gain maximum leverage from any fallout from this case and are attempting to use it to bring down FRN.

JoeEveryman ran an FR thread (http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/728856/posts) last week on this subject. I eventually deleted it because it was turning into an anti-FReeper haven and I do not want that on FR. The anti-FReepers have plenty of their own websites to conduct their hate campaign. Those who are interested may find JoeEveryman (posting as "Panjandrum") on the LibertyPost.org forum, now appearing to be the latest home of the anti-FReeper community. I have undeleted the JoeEveryman thread for those who are interested in reading it, but have left it locked. I do not want any more anti-FReeping activity on FR.

JoeEveryman is now banned from Free Republic. It is clear on the thead that he ran here on FR and on this (http://www.libertypost.org/cgi-bin/readarticle.cgi?114+1485+0+1) thread on LibertyPost.org that his intent is to bring FR down and to cause us as many legal problems as he can. I cannot see allowing him to do this on my own website.

It appears to me that they are either preparing some sort of lawsuit and or are trying to entangle me, Bob J, FR and FRN into the SC case. None of us had anything to do with whatever wrongdoing may have taken place in SC. The South Carolina Chapter is an independent entity, as are all of the FR chapters, and neither FR nor FRN have any ownership or control over their activities. It appears that the anti-FReepers are trying to break that down. We'll see. FRN is cooperating fully with the authorities and I will too if they ask.

In the meantime, I do not want them scheming on FR so they are banned and will remain banned. I will also ban any other FR members who get actively engaged in this attempt to bring down FR.

A request to all. Please do not drag any of the anti-FReeper stuff to FR. I do not want it here.

Free Republic has withstood many attacks over the years, from both the left and the right and I am confident that we will survive this attack from this Free Republic Haters Association as well.

Thanks for your continued support.

Jim

[oldvike]

Just for you.:-)

[Lucius Cornelius Sulla]

put that bilge into formaldahyde

A freeper of Norwegian descent told me the other day that it was actually cod pickled in lye. I am a Finn, and we would never eat that poison!

[The Raven]

Quote of the day from libertypost ....

I will never understand why a bunch of panty waist Anti-FReeps take it upon themselves to launch an anti-Fr Jihad that no one else wants.

If FReepers didn't WANT to be FReepers then they wouldn't be FReepers. If they DO WANT to be FReepers then who's business is it but said FReepers?

It's that simple.. If you don't WANT to be a FReeper, then don't.. and leave the FReeping and financial support to those who feel so inclined.

I think this Anti-FR mentality is the most childish thing I have ever seen anywhere, at any time on the internet.. Right up there with Dan Savage deep throating doorknobs.

Morons.
Jhoffa_ posted on 2002-08-10 23:01:30 Reply

[The Raven]

I campaigned for Harry Truman in 1948 if that helps to pinpoint my age and affiliations.

I briefly flipped over to the "dark side" in college before realizing the errors of my ways.

The 'government-is-the-solution' Democratic Party demands voter-friendly "economic equality" at the expense of individual political freedom. Economic equality is, of course, anti-capitalism and demands a people-controlling collectivism. The demands for more and more social engineering by the voters is met by more and more taxes on productivity (graduated income tax) and shouting down our best and brightest ("Tax the Rich").

The spiral is now seemingly unstoppable until the inevitable poverty and tyranny (or war).

[metesky]

We used to have high-toned discussions on FR almost exclusively.

I don't remember this quite the way Illbay does. Do you?

Maybe Illbay was to young to stay up all night back then.
;O)

[Redleg Duke]

There are none so blind as those who will not see and there are none so blind as those who will not listen.

[E.G.C.]

Thanks A.P. for bumping me this thread. Here are my thoughts.

We hear a lot of talk about let's eliminate all this hate stuff and blah blah blah. It seems to me like some people's idea of hate speech is anything that is negative towards the Democrats or Bill Clinton.

JimRob is right. This is a conservative discussion forum, not a liberal debating society. I would sugget to those who don't want to hear anything negative about Democrats or X42 that you go somewhere else. Like DU for example.

We've all seen what the Demorats have done to this country. There's no way you're gonna silence us form addressing that. If JimRob hasn't appointed you as moderator then don't come on here and scold us just because you don't like what we're saying. It's just plain ridiculous.
Regards.

[RightOnline]

Well, as a fellow old timer, I'm glad to see y'all back. Bygones, etc., etc. I'm MORE than ready to see more of the old crowd 'round these parts. :)

God bless, y'all.

[2Trievers]

"Say something negative about one of them, and their supporters act like you just insulted their mothers, and respond as if you had. But at least they're not reactionary like the "BOTS".

Perhaps you can explain this from one of your own? Not reactionary? Not meant to inflame? What is one to infer from the bold text? That AFers would resort to arson and homicide?

God bless and protect you guys, Jim. My concern is also this: with the recent post of personal info of member on FR in threads, was the same done to ChiefNegotiator? Do these people have that vile an agenda? If they can't bring it down with words, will they burn it down?

I talked in brief with John rob about this as well, in private. He is a very cautious, fair individual.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and those who have had their lives publicly exposed to these maniacs. Great job running FR.

93 posted on 8/10/02 6:00 PM Eastern by RedBloodedAmerican

[azhenfud]

"...but the DU plants and other liberal disruptors who PRETEND to be conservative and show up on the forum to try and persuade conservatives not to vote for conservative candidates (or to vote for liberal candidates). They are especially effective in the south."

Hold it there a moment, Bud. When a person chooses to not follow Republican "doctrine" lockstep, but sees the Republican platform as more closely fitting their beliefs, that does NOT make them a liberal. There are actions that are taken by the national Republican leadership - none excluded, that does not sit well with all party members. Open, constructive criticism certainly helps keep our party focused upon the more immediate issues and helps prevent personal agendae from ruling.

As for the south and voting for liberal, look at the lie the Republican party pushes with Dole and look at the prominient R. leaders endorsing her while disregarding the other, more honest Republican candidates. She BLATANTLY LIES of her involvement with N.C., won't debate nor associate with the other respectable N.C. candidates of the party and we're asked to vote for HER? I won't.

If Dole won't squarely face issues in truthfulness, certainly she would demonstrate no better character if in the Senate, something definitely intolerable for me. Shame on a party that condemned < cough > Clinton for lying of her N.Y. status and expects North Carolinians to endorse the same. I won't be endorsing Dole, the lie for Senate - and it doesn't matter who calls me what. So if Dole is ONE OF ONLY TWO CHOICES, the other has my support and vote. I will not knowing endorse a lie for any reason.

Period.

[M Kehoe]

CAL and Clarity? Never thought I'd see the day. Very sorry to hear that.

If you have the time (and inclination), I'd like to know what the heck happened.

5.56mm

[sauropod]

All I have to say is I remember MurryMom ;-). Now that was civil discourse! 'Pod

[sauropod]

Whew! What a response. Truly monumental. < /sarcasm>

My comment stands. You have no right to determine what are "extreme" opinions here.

[Movemout]

Don't let the bastids get you down. There is no website that can be called the equal to FR. I know because I've looked for one. I was surprised about CAL but I guess you were too.

[MeekOneGOP]

Thank you, Mr. Robinson for this information!
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Their current attack is centered around an attempt to break up the Free Republic Network and, through that angle, to cause as much damage to FR as possible. Unfortunately for all of us, there is a genuine problem with the ex-leader of the South Carolina Chapter. Apparently, there was some money collected for events that was never paid over to the vendors and the chapter leader is accused of taking off with the money. I am not going into all of the gory details here, but I understand that there is an official police investigation ongoing and the SC Chapter and the FRN are cooperating fully with the authorities. The anti-FReepers, led by JoeEveryman, are trying to gain maximum leverage from any fallout from this case and are attempting to use it to bring down FRN.

JoeEveryman ran an FR thread (http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/728856/posts) last week on this subject. I eventually deleted it because it was turning into an anti-FReeper haven and I do not want that on FR. The anti-FReepers have plenty of their own websites to conduct their hate campaign. Those who are interested may find JoeEveryman (posting as "Panjandrum") on the LibertyPost.org forum, now appearing to be the latest home of the anti-FReeper community. I have undeleted the JoeEveryman thread for those who are interested in reading it, but have left it locked. I do not want any more anti-FReeping activity on FR.

JoeEveryman is now banned from Free Republic. It is clear on the thead that he ran here on FR and on this (http://www.libertypost.org/cgi-bin/readarticle.cgi?114+1485+0+1) thread on LibertyPost.org that his intent is to bring FR down and to cause us as many legal problems as he can. I cannot see allowing him to do this on my own website.

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A request to all. Please do not drag any of the anti-FReeper stuff to FR. I do not want it here.

Please let me know if you want ON or OFF my General Interest ping list!. . .don't be shy.

[dennisw]

There is no doubt what is going on. When Clinton coconspirator Rahm Emmanuel is defended by many on FR, the forum has lost its way.

Hahhah... So amusing coming from Cynthia McKinney's number one freeper groupie. You of course!  LOL!

[wattsmag2]

Now there is a name I haven't seen in a while. Welcome back nav.

[TLBSHOW]

They just might turn to that. They are sick people so you never know, with sick people like the anti's I wouldn't put anything pass them.

[Clara Lou]

lu·te·fisk, also lut·fisk
n.
A traditional Scandinavian dish prepared by soaking air-dried cod in a lye solution for several weeks before skinning, boning, and boiling it, a process that gives the dish its characteristic gelatinous consistency.

[Norwegian : lut, lye (from Swedishfrom Old Norse laudhr, soap, foam) + fisk, fish (from Old Norse fiskr).]

[wattsmag2]

Is this FR homecoming or something? I thought I was having a 1998 flashback. Good to see the parry and riposte of the past masters.