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ReUnion Thread: Calling All Pre-WOT Freepers with PRE- 9/11/2001 Join Dates
May 2, 2012 | Vanity

Posted on 05/02/2012 5:23:35 AM PDT by xzins

We are the Free Republic Pre-War on Terror Class of Freepers.

Having been a freeper for over a decade, and having experienced both a pre 9/11 presence here and a post 9/11 presence, having experienced the Hanging Chad Wars of GW's first election, Sore Loserman and all, what stands out for you regarding the growth of Free Republic over the years.

What are your thoughts on the independence of Free Republic, and Jim Robinson's decision to go advertisement free all these years. My first thought is that his financial independence is what has freed him to tell the GOP-E to stick it in their ear this year.

If he had to worry about sponsors dropping him, or well-heeled pubbies supporting him, that might have intimidated a lesser man.

We've been blessed these many years. What stands out for you in your decades plus experience on Free Republic?


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To: McGruff

Heard about it on Rush during the Clinton Lewinsky events. Started lurking from the Drudge link. Signed up a few years later.


101 posted on 05/02/2012 9:12:47 AM PDT by Springman (Rest In Peace YaYa123, Bahbah, and Just Lori.)
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Buckhead taking out Dan Rather.

I also miss quidam. ~snicker~

102 posted on 05/02/2012 9:13:40 AM PDT by eureka! (Bless Our Troops. D*mn the Left.)
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To: McGruff
... I found a link to this site while reading The Drudge Report ...

November, 1997, when the internet finally arrived in west flyover. First stop was Drudge, and then started through the links. Spent about 3 hours on Free Republic that night, coming to the realization that I was not alone. Miss the flame wars, the banter, the WH basement corps, close your tags!, and so many long gone. Would probably still be lurking if not for a quick html primer by my TRT bud Labgrade (RIP.)

103 posted on 05/02/2012 9:14:22 AM PDT by kitchen (America or obama - you can't have both.)
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To: xzins

I send my regrets because I’m too old to attend a reunion this year. You all have a good time and then keep your comments to yourself because I may get a tear in my eye remembering all who have passed on to that great Free Republic in the sky. ;-)

I may even remember a few who were condemned to Zotland Hades.


104 posted on 05/02/2012 9:30:08 AM PDT by rw4site (Little men want Big Government!)
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To: xzins

A long time...

The smell of ozone as the Viking Kitties zot another troll...

Laz hitting everything in sight (”Stand aside, citizen, for I must hit that!”)...

Hugh and series...

SunkenCiv’s GGG and Catastrophism pinglists...

The one thing about this site, aside from the amazing amount of data, that keeps me coming back is the humor.


105 posted on 05/02/2012 9:32:30 AM PDT by BrewingFrog (I brew, therefore I am!)
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To: rw4site

Wow! 1997.

Welcome home, grandpa!


106 posted on 05/02/2012 9:35:34 AM PDT by xzins (Retired Army Chaplain and Proud of It! Obama Disses the Operators Who Took Out Bin Laden in Afghan!)
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To: BrewingFrog

I agree about the humor.

I don’t brew. I roast.

Some excellent Ethiopian Harar the other day.

:>)


107 posted on 05/02/2012 9:37:08 AM PDT by xzins (Retired Army Chaplain and Proud of It! Obama Disses the Operators Who Took Out Bin Laden in Afghan!)
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To: KC Burke

Michael Rivero.


108 posted on 05/02/2012 9:55:32 AM PDT by Cyber Liberty (Obama considers the Third World morally superior to the United States.)
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To: Cyber Liberty

The list of the dear and departed is long indeed.

It seems like we started out wide and thin in interests and views opposing corruption, Clinton and the general left.

We now are deeper, but seeming to ever narrow.


109 posted on 05/02/2012 10:04:55 AM PDT by KC Burke (Plain Conservative opinions and common sense correction for thirteen years.)
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To: xzins

I remember the Free Republic demonstration in Washington that C-Span somehow labeled “pro-Clinton”.


110 posted on 05/02/2012 10:08:27 AM PDT by Nepeta
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To: xzins

Late to the party but finally here!


111 posted on 05/02/2012 10:12:02 AM PDT by Bigun ("The most fearsome words in the English language are I'm from the government and I'm here to help!")
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To: Bigun

Bigun
Since Mar 16, 1998


112 posted on 05/02/2012 10:14:41 AM PDT by Bigun ("The most fearsome words in the English language are I'm from the government and I'm here to help!")
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To: KC Burke
We now are deeper, but seeming to ever narrow.

It's these purges/self-purges. The kitchen of FR generates much heat....

113 posted on 05/02/2012 10:15:03 AM PDT by Cyber Liberty (Obama considers the Third World morally superior to the United States.)
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To: noexcuses
It's sad that this election primary has taken such a toll on our FR family.

This primary had nothing to do with that. The unabashed promotion of Mitt the Gay loving, Pro Abortion Candidate had everything to do with it. Fair warning was given if you didn't like it then you should have restrained yourselves and returned to high another day. Nothing says you have to post. I was a lurking reader, long before I jumped in.

114 posted on 05/02/2012 10:21:29 AM PDT by itsahoot (I will not vote for Romney period, and by election day you won't like him either.)
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To: icwhatudo

Hear Here!

I much prefer the FR of 1998, before there WERE any mods, to the FR of today due to the things you mentioned and more!


115 posted on 05/02/2012 10:23:38 AM PDT by Bigun ("The most fearsome words in the English language are I'm from the government and I'm here to help!")
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To: MichaelP
The discourse was more refined then...

Amen! Very much so!

116 posted on 05/02/2012 10:29:04 AM PDT by Bigun ("The most fearsome words in the English language are I'm from the government and I'm here to help!")
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To: Alamo-Girl

NO!

Not now! Not ever! That is unvarnished HISTORY dear lady!


117 posted on 05/02/2012 10:31:59 AM PDT by Bigun ("The most fearsome words in the English language are I'm from the government and I'm here to help!")
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To: Bigun

Thank you for your encouragement, dear Bigun!


118 posted on 05/02/2012 10:36:15 AM PDT by Alamo-Girl
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To: KC Burke

ABSOLUTELY!

All points!


119 posted on 05/02/2012 10:38:27 AM PDT by Bigun ("The most fearsome words in the English language are I'm from the government and I'm here to help!")
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To: xzins
... what stands out for you regarding the growth of Free Republic over the years.

Bush v Gore, 2000

120 posted on 05/02/2012 10:41:11 AM PDT by Real Cynic No More (OBAMA!!'s name is all caps as sarcasm to indicate a lack of respect, as he does not deserve it)
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