I see little inspiring leadership from the RNC and the RNSC; only endless requests for money (actually, they’ve slowed down considerably with me which is fine).
FreeRepublic DOESN’T send out endless junkmail or call on the phone—fortunately the Republican fundraisers don’t call me.
I agree with much more of the philosophy I see expressed on FR whether Libertarian or traditional conservative than I do with the “big tent” ideas expressed by Michael Steele (clean and indeed articulate though he is) or the unprincipled, wishy washy compromising of RINOs like Dewhiner, Snowejob, McKook, Gramnesty, (and on and on). Therefore, I’m happy to support FR and receive much more bang for the buck!
When I send a check, I have been getting a (lovely and appreciated) post card back in the mail, thanking me for contributing. I am not sure that is necessary, and/or possibly JimRob et al could send a (free) email instead to say they got the check? Since we reference to a pledge number that presumably tracks to our ID. ?