[Arator]

As you know, I posted the following on another mindless Rivero-bashing thread. This wierd thread of yours merits its repetition:

I would like to say something which very much needs to be said.

As an old time FReeper, I regard Michael Rivero to be one of the most interesting posters to ever post to Free Republic. I always looked for his threads and valued them greatly as they always challenged me to think a bit harder and deeper about unfolding events, and to question the official truth. Consequently, I regard his banishment and the nuking of his collective contributions to Free Republic to be a tragic loss, not only to this forum, but to our nation -- a nation which needs more than ever to be challenged to question the official "truth" and THINK.

All of you who have joined the mob on this thread in mindlessly attacking Michael Rivero disgust me.

This thread is but another reminder of just how far a once great forum on the cutting-edge of the fight for freedom has fallen. Michael Rivero was a valuable asset in that fight. You of the mindless mob are nothing but liabilities.

[Republican_Strategist]

Well Michael Rivero has become nothing more than a peddler of propaganda. I find you defense to shameless. Clearly my examining my thread you can see how he used a doctored picture and attributed it to the bin Laden tape. I posted an actual picture from the ABC web site. He is like Johnny Walker. Once an American and now a traitor. I haven’t a regret about him being banished. Your screwy logic would destroy this forum by letting it turn into a runaway train for every nut, liberal, etc. that wanted to hide behind the “guise” of making us think. He has his own web site, let him spew there. You miss him? Go visit him permanently at whatreallyhappened.com

I’m still interested in why some people are some sheepishly defending the rat. They defend him with the most absurd notions. Free Republic might as well start allowing Bartcop to post here. Give me a break with this remedial nonsense.

[VinnyTex]

As an old time FReeper, I regard Michael Rivero to be one of the most interesting posters to ever post to Free Republic. I always looked for his threads and valued them greatly as they always challenged me to think a bit harder and deeper about unfolding events, and to question the official truth. Consequently, I regard his banishment and the nuking of his collective contributions to Free Republic to be a tragic loss, not only to this forum, but to our nation -- a nation which needs more than ever to be challenged to question the official "truth" and THINK.

You're the biggest **cking joke that's ever posted on this forum besides Rivero... It's not surprising you'd be up here tellin everyone what a great contribution he made to free republic.

[Johnny Shear]

"As an old time FReeper, I regard Michael Rivero to be one of the most interesting posters to ever post to Free Republic. I always looked for his threads and valued them greatly as they always challenged me to think a bit harder and deeper about unfolding events, and to question the official truth. Consequently, I regard his banishment and the nuking of his collective contributions to Free Republic to be a tragic loss, not only to this forum, but to our nation -- a nation which needs more than ever to be challenged to question the official "truth" and THINK."

I kind of agree with you, but in a selfish way...

I like Rivero stuff in the same way I like reading about UFO's, Ghost Stories and Freaky Conspiracy Crap. (Art Bell Fan here).

It's all "Entertaining" in it's own way. But, I don't think it's "Informative" as you say...That's going a bit too far.

[Vinnie]

Mind if I jump on your band wagon? I too enjoyed his posts. Usually well researched.
I never understood why some took them so personal.

I was disappointed to hear of his banishment.

[BigWaveBetty]

All of you who have joined the mob on this thread in mindlessly attacking Michael Rivero disgust me.

But not enough to go away eh Arator? So kind of you to determine that thoughtful people who have given information to show MR is full of it are mindless. That of course leaves you as the all knowing one. How proud your mummy must be!
Bless your heart.

[saminfl]

As an old time FReeper, I regard Michael Rivero to be one of the most interesting posters to ever post to Free Republic. I always looked for his threads and valued them greatly as they always challenged me to think a bit harder and deeper about unfolding events, and to question the official truth. Consequently, I regard his banishment and the nuking of his collective contributions to Free Republic to be a tragic loss, not only to this forum, but to our nation -- a nation which needs more than ever to be challenged to question the official "truth" and THINK.

I have to agree with this. I found Mike's site long before I found FreeRepublic. I didn't always agree with him, but I did appreciate the enormous amount of work he put in to find and present information.

[eloy]

I'm with ya'll. I met Rivero in '98. I talked to him and I looked into his eyes.
His theories may at times be a bit far-reaching, but he's not a wackjob.