Free Republic Tenth Anniversary Plans (Vanity)

Me ^ | 06-18-06 | WestVirginiaRebel

[WestVirginiaRebel]

The tenth anniversary of Free Republic is coming up (this November!) As a result, I would like to see some sort of a get-together take place, in either San Diego, Arizona, Texas or Florida (or some other venue in a Freeper-friendly part of the country). What I would really like to see is someone, perhaps a well-known or wealthy lurker, help organize a Freeper Convention that would include banners, flags, Freeper stuff for sale at booths, a Freeper "museum" with displays centering on famous Freeper moments (threads, Freeper Actions, well-known and infamous Freepers, and Freeper lore, etc). Also, I'd like to see a well-known guest speaker emcee the event (Rush Limbaugh? Ann Coulter?) For entertainment, I'd like to see Toby Keith, Alan Jackson, Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Cosby or some other well-known, preferably conservative (or at least not rabid left-wing) entertainers. Any plans afoot for something like this? It would be a blast and we could all get to meet each other in person (travel arrangements could be made for Freepers in other countries).

[cardinal4]

NYC... or DC would allow for more media coverage.

Complete with a DU,ANSWER,CODE PINK, and TRUTHOUT counter rally. Free Mumia!

[Momaw Nadon]

I would like to see a list of the Top 100 threads in FR history.

Here ya go!

It does need a bit of updating.

Free Republic Hall of Fame Threads

[hocndoc]

I think it's a doggone shame that Rush, Matt, Sean and Ann aren't asking Jim Robinson and his sons to come to *their* anniversaries!

The Robinsons are, in large part, the reason these people are famous!

[patriciaruth]

Sales tax still goes to a Socialist legislature to spend.

[cardinal4]

I have that thread saved, too..

[patriciaruth]

Why do we give a rat's patootie about DBM coverage?

[SoCalPol]

Republicans had their National Convention here in 1996.
Didn't bother Republicans where taxes went.

[Mike Fieschko]

of course, "Post 442" - Buckhead

It was Post #47 (posted on 09/08/2004 11:59:43 PM EDT by Buckhead) in the thread Documents Suggest Special Treatment for Bush in Guard [post 47].

[altura]

You forgot to add that it's hotter than the hinges of the hot place here!

[tiredoflaundry]

Many talk shows use Freerepublic as a source of info for "show prep." Tony Snow & Mark Levin are the only talk show hosts that I know of ,who have given FReepers credit for some of their "show prep" work.

[inkling]

Random thoughts...

- Why not hold the main event in Fresno, Jim Robinson's hometown? That would be fun to blow into a mid-sized city and "take it over" for a weekend (in a friendly, economically beneficial way, of course).

- Involve a strong Internet component, since that is what FR is all about. Have simultaneous gatherings in communities all of the country (and world), and tie in with Web cams.

- Add in a social component at each event, raising funds for troops' families, local cops, etc. Something to serve our finest (without requiring any governmental funds, of course).

I'll post more if I can think of anything...

[AlaskaErik]

Sorry, but I'll be in Afghanistan making sure you guys are all safe. Otherwise, I'd be interested.

[tiredoflaundry]

We could have an award ceremony.

I sure hope one category would be, "Best Barkeep of the Mark Levin Lounge".

:-)

[IslandJeff]

sort of a "Dan's Bake Sale"...

[cardinal4]

How about a Grateful Dead Appreciation thread? Anybody? Hello? Hey, where did everybody go? Am I logged in...?

[SoCalPol]

FRink, the Levin Lounge is the best.

[AnnaZ]

TEXAS!

[tiredoflaundry]

LOL! Thanks!

[I got the rope]

Have you ever listened to a guy named Schnitt on FM in the morning as MJ and in the evening as Schnitt on 970 AM?

I swear his show is straight from FR. He even uses terms that I know orginated here.

[tiredoflaundry]

FRink, the Levin Lounge is the best.

Thanks to Mr. Jim who allows my "establishment", to continue to run!

[tiredoflaundry]

I listen to Schnitt on occasion, and yes I agree.

[inkling]

sort of a "Dan's Bake Sale"...

Exactly! That wasn't a big media-organized, self-congratulatory event (YearlyKos anyone?). It was small, organic and authentic. Fresno is more "Red America" than Vegas or even San Diego, IMHO.

[IslandJeff]

Heck, I know of at least two FR-organic terms that have crossed over:

"MSM"

"RINO"

[eleni121]

I think it's a doggone shame that Rush, Matt, Sean and Ann aren't asking Jim Robinson and his sons to come to *their* anniversaries!

The Robinsons are, in large part, the reason these people are famous!

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Say it again! Freerepublic is the unseen powerhouse in the room whenever famous conservatives are in the spotlight.

[cardinal4]

Freerepublic is the unseen powerhouse in the room whenever famous conservatives are in the spotlight.

Sounds like a new tagline..

[KJC1]

Schnitt is great. Used to listen to him all the time until they took his show off the air here in TX, that was at least a year ago I think.

[Brad's Gramma]

TEXAS!

You TRAITOR! :)

ANNA!!!!! How ARE ya???

[eleni121]

Glad you like it. It was either that or the one about the gorilla.

[muawiyah]

The folks attending the Texas and Congressional inaugural balls also abandoned those dull things early and came over to ours just in time to save the cash bar from bankruptcy.

What a party!

We still have our drink favors hanging on the wall!

[cardinal4]

It was either that or the one about the gorilla.

Ok, Ill bite...

[SoCalPol]

San Diego, home of Camp Pendleton (1st & 5th Marine Divs.)
Marine Corps Recute Depot, Marimar Marine Air Base,
North Island Naval Air Station, Naval Station, San Diego-home of a major part of the Pacific Fleet, Naval Amphibious Base, San Diego Naval Hospital & Medical Center,
etc, etc, etc,
With the tens of thousands of military here, you don't get much more RED.

[JustAmy]

I vote for San Diego. :)

[vetvetdoug]

Anyplace but Cleveland or Minneapolis.

[Coop]

Huh? Did you say somethin'?

[aynrandfreak]

It should be in Orlando. It's where Bush kicked off his 04 campaign because it's the swing part of the biggest swing state.

[eleni121]

Ok, Ill bite...

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OK------ Here is an example of its use: When the conversations turn to conservative supported issues getting a lot of attention, nobody mentions it, but they are sure aware of the "800 pound gorilla in the room" (FreeRepublic). It's a kind of version of the emperor's new clothes...everyone sees the emperor is not wearing anything but they do not dare say it.

In other words the pundits usually get their talking points and their inspiration or motivation for a topic based on what they have been reading in FR the previous 24 hours. But...they will not mention Free Republic specifically by name. Several reasons for that.

[codercpc]

I also came on during the election recounts. What great times.

Maybe we can ask Mark Warner if he wants to throw a $100,000 party like he did for Daily Kos last weekend. We can lie to him, and tell him that we are sick of the "NeoCons" and that we are listening to all "moderates" like him.

[visualops]

I think a mid-country location would be best logistically for most folks.
(However unless it's in the southeast, it'll be out of my budget.)

[WestVirginiaRebel]

I've never been there but I understand it's a fun place. The Ripley's Belive it or Not Odditorium is there. Also we could visit the Kennedy Space Center.

[WestVirginiaRebel]

Columbus or Cincinatti? We could get Ken Blackwell to help out when he becomes Governor : )

[DTogo]

ROTFLMAO!!!

[Tunehead54]

I like the idea of a lot of local chapter events - some nerd (like me) can prolly work out a vid cam for each site so we could FReep the various events - I've got kids with school, lessons, work, etc. that makes it tough to go across the country ... just in case anyone is listening ... ;-)

[LowOiL]

I would like to see an FR "Oldies sign in" thread where all the old 1999 FReepers would chime in and say hello (even if they stopped posting and just lurk nowdays).

Just my two cents..

[AnnaZ]

I'm awesome, love... mostly because I now live in TEXAS!!

(LOL)

And how are you?

= )

[LowOiL]

Ummm, meant to say 1999 and older FReepers chimed in on a thread.

[null and void]

The Rules!!!

[Knitting A Conundrum]

Texas sounds good to me too...

[Brad's Gramma]

And how are you?

Still Stuck in CA! Fine, thanks!!! Looks like YOU'RE lovin' your new home!

GOOD on you! I'm really happy for you....

[Knitting A Conundrum]

But I made a solemn promise never to go to California until they kick out the socialists...

[bmwcyle]

Let's freep the RINOs in DC.