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SO WELL WRITTEN AND I AGREE TOTALLY !!

To Jim Robinson and All His Czars —

I realize the purpose of this thread is to raise money so let me express my views on the finances here.

I have contributed in the past, when I naively assumed, the place was some sort of non-profit membership organization with transparency. It is only recently, that I learned, the place is set up as a privately 100% LLC owned by Jim Robinson with NO transparency. He provides only a “BUGDET” in other words meaningless information. The Budget “said” $1,200 (last time I looked) now it says $1,000 is required every quarter for legal and accounting services. For that kind of money, you would think you would get something more than a meaningless budget. SO HOW MUCH DOES JIM ROBINSON REALLY COLLECT HERE ??? It appears he does a good job of BEGGING for money but he is not honest enough to report how much he “actually” collects and what his “actual” expenses are. So my next question is HOW MUCH DOES JIM ROBINSON STICK IN HIS POCKET and pay his loyal czars to keep their mouth’s shut ?? Without any transparency on the finances, we can only assume, it is paying off BIG for Jim Robinson and his ELITE SUPPORTERS & workers !!

The “Budget” also shows $13,500 in administration, management and taxes which appears to be 46% of the budgeted expenses. Does no one, but me, dare to ask what the hell that is ?? If total revenues are over $300,000 on an annual basis, then 46% of $300,000 or over $300,000 is a serious slush fund to the owner when some donors state they donate “small amouts” because that is all they can afford.

Another point on FR finances and vulgar attacks on Romney. How many of you know Jim Robinson is also on Twitter under the name of @DEFEAT ROMNEY ?? It’s set up as a Spam account because there are posts made on this twitter site every few minutes 24/7 over 58,000 tweets last time I looked. How much money is diverted from FR donations to support the technology to spam tweets 24/7 against Romney ?? Most of the tweets against Romney, like here, are made up lies more vile, vulgar and disgusting than any Obama loving Marxist could post.

I expect my post to be deleted. But, I would ask all those who do donate here to reconsider what they think they are supporting. I believe Jim Robinson has gone off the deep end and taken others who are easily swayed, senile or are monetarily benefiting with him !!

I no longer have any respect for Jim Robinson. I believe he is a “purest” hypocrite, he obviously likes YOUR MONEY but DOESN’T WANT your opinions if they are NOT the same as his.

I say, in closing, SHUT THE PLACE DOWN !! It will never be the same and it has turned into a VILE, VULGAR and DISGUSTING place to visit thanks to the “owner” !!

My story --

I joined FR in Nov 2005 and my last post was Dec 2011, prior to this one. I joined all the others here today who have finally been able to voice their opinion without being instantly banned, ambushed, embarrassed or rudely ridiculed.

I always enjoyed reading the threads and posts, more than commenting myself, for the information, of those who may not be familiar with my pen name. My favorite hang out was always the Sunday Morning Talk Show Thread but I expressed my dismay in December 2011 to the host of the site, AB, and asked him to stop sending me pings. At that time, I expressed how horrified I was at the vicious and vile attacks against other members and the primary candidates who were not "PURE" to the powers that be here.

My views on the Republican primaries has always been ABO because I have children and grandchildren and wanted better for them like my parents wanted better for me. I consider Obama and the Progressives a bigger threat to this Country than Osama Bin Laden ever was. Yes, I was disappointed that some of the serious Republicans out there did not enter the race, but to be honest, I never thought Palin was a serious candidate. My candidate eventually became Romney because it became clear, he was the only one able to defeat Obama with the organization and money that it takes to run a general election. So that is where I stand politically.

I also, as my name may indicate, still support G W Bush and have not appreciated the vile opinions against him on FR. I believe he will, in years to come along with Cheney, be appreciated and recognized for the strong foundation and intelligence they created after 9/11 that still keeps us safe to this day. He was a modest man and should have spoken up for himself and not let the Progressives lie and define him. Maybe we would not have Obama today if he would not have worn himself out so soon.

To Jim Robinson and All His Czars --

I realize the purpose of this thread is to raise money so let me express my views on the finances here.

I have contributed in the past, when I naively assumed, the place was some sort of non-profit membership organization with transparency. It is only recently, that I learned, the place is set up as a privately 100% LLC owned by Jim Robinson with NO transparency. He provides only a "BUGDET" in other words meaningless information. The Budget "said" $1,200 (last time I looked) now it says $1,000 is required every quarter for legal and accounting services. For that kind of money, you would think you would get something more than a meaningless budget. SO HOW MUCH DOES JIM ROBINSON REALLY COLLECT HERE ??? It appears he does a good job of BEGGING for money but he is not honest enough to report how much he "actually" collects and what his "actual" expenses are. So my next question is HOW MUCH DOES JIM ROBINSON STICK IN HIS POCKET and pay his loyal czars to keep their mouth's shut ?? Without any transparency on the finances, we can only assume, it is paying off BIG for Jim Robinson and his ELITE SUPPORTERS & workers !!

The "Budget" also shows $13,500 in administration, management and taxes which appears to be 46% of the budgeted expenses. Does no one, but me, dare to ask what the hell that is ?? If total revenues are over $300,000 on an annual basis, then 46% of $300,000 or over $300,000 is a serious slush fund to the owner when some donors state they donate "small amouts" because that is all they can afford.

Another point on FR finances and vulgar attacks on Romney. How many of you know Jim Robinson is also on Twitter under the name of @DEFEAT ROMNEY ?? It's set up as a Spam account because there are posts made on this twitter site every few minutes 24/7 over 58,000 tweets last time I looked. How much money is diverted from FR donations to support the technology to spam tweets 24/7 against Romney ?? Most of the tweets against Romney, like here, are made up lies more vile, vulgar and disgusting than any Obama loving Marxist could post.

I expect my post to be deleted. But, I would ask all those who do donate here to reconsider what they think they are supporting. I believe Jim Robinson has gone off the deep end and taken others who are easily swayed, senile or are monetarily benefiting with him !!

I no longer have any respect for Jim Robinson. I believe he is a "purest" hypocrite, he obviously likes YOUR MONEY but DOESN'T WANT your opinions if they are NOT the same as his.

I say, in closing, SHUT THE PLACE DOWN !! It will never be the same and it has turned into a VILE, VULGAR and DISGUSTING place to visit thanks to the "owner" !!

There is a BIG difference between Romney and Obama and I will do my best to defeat Obama !! I just never thought I would be working against the HATEFUL FEW on Free Republic.

I am watching and don't think Obama is coming off well !!

Hard questions coming from 60 Minutes !!

He is Muslim ......why does he celebrate Christmas with his FAT Bimbo ??

He is Muslim ......why does he celebrate Christmas with his FAT Bimbo ??

Cutting off the nose to spite the face

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cutting_off_the_nose_to_spite_the_face

“Cutting off the nose to spite the face”

is an expression used to describe a needlessly self-destructive over-reaction to a problem: “Don't cut off your nose to spite your face” is a warning against acting out of pique, or against pursuing revenge in a way that would damage oneself more than the object of one’s anger.

Origins

The phrase is known to have been used in the 12th century. It may be associated with the numerous legends of pious women disfiguring themselves in order to protect their virginity.

The expression has since become a blanket term for (often unwise) self-destructive actions motivated purely by anger or desire for revenge. For example, if a man was angered by his wife, he might burn down their house to punish her; however, burning down her house would also mean burning down his, along with all their combustible personal possessions.

The Point ——

ABO in 2012 even if it is Romney !!

As the NUNS would say:
A WORD TO THE WISE IS SUFFICENT !!

I totally agree, Tom Guy !!

Whenever you have HRC and the Obama administration give credit to Bush for arranging our departure “on a bipartisan basis” from Iraq ......then you know the “Leading From Behind” crowd ......has FAILED MISERABLY !!

I had to reach for my Barf Bag .....when HRC listed all Obama’s foreign policy accomplishments !! HRC better hurry up and resign ....before some of those "accomplishments" BLOW UP !!

The Cook Report: Bird in the Hand
GOP primary voters could choose the next president, if only they can make their peace with the front-runner.

http://www.nationaljournal.com/columns/cook-report/the-cook-report-bird-in-the-hand-20111013

One of the great Indy drivers ....a tremendous loss today !!

May God Bless Dan and his young family !!

AMEN !!

I sooooo agree with you, AB and others that the main focus HAS TO BE the DEFEAT OF OBAMA !!

Maybe you guys have enough pull with some of these FR who need to cool off with attacks on other candidates !!

I, for one, have been totally TURNED OFF by the hard nose comments being made on FR and have AVOIDED the site for sometime and will continue to do so until some sense of who the true enemy is realized !!

If I could vote for McCain against Obama ....I WILL VOTE FOR ANY REPUBLICAN who can get the job done !!

My 2 cents !!

I totally agree !! The focus should be on defeating Obama !!

I, too, use to enjoy FR and visted frequently. But, I found out a few months ago, if you were not a Palin worshiper, then you were not welcomed here anymore. It is very sad !!

I will support anyone that is able to defeat Obama. The attacks on Chris Christie, that I have read on here today, is very troubling to me. To win the WH back, we need a candidate that will attract independent voters...and that seems to escape the good old gang here.

Before I disapear again, I leave the following from Chris Christie which makes a lot of sense to me and why I support and hope he will enter the race ---

Christie suggested to an audience at New Jersey's Rider University that the current GOP candidates are not answering the public's appetite for real leadership.

"I think what the country is thirsting for, more than anything else right now, is someone of stature and credibility to tell them that and say, 'Here's where I want us to go to deal with this crisis,'" Christie said.

Christie continued: "The fact that nobody yet who's running for president, in my view, has done that effectively is why you continue to hear people ask Daniels if he'll reconsider and ask me if I'll reconsider."

Never could stand his singing, his songs or his personality ....and now I think HE REALLY STINKS !!

He could NEVER hold a candle to Sinatra, Martin, Como or Sammy Davis !!

What a sorry OLD FOOL that at 85 years old, he still feels the need to sell his tired old tunes !!

GIVE IT UP, YOU OLD FOOL, YOU ARE JUST MAKING AN AZZ OF YOURSELF !!

One million new jobs .......NOT EVEN IN OBAMA’S WET DREAMS !!

Someone please book Air Force One for 2 trips to Kenya on January 21, 2013 .....one for Lazy Fat Azz and the other for Ozinga-the-Great ....it is obvious they don’t travel together anymore !!

Jim Hoffa on Morning Joe this morning —

Really upset with Obama —hahah !!

Very comical !!

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3036789/ns/msnbc_tv-morning_joe/#44285417

FUBO !!!!

DON’T WORRY WE ARE GOING TO DEPORT YOU AND YOUR FAT ASS COW OF A WIFE...... BACK TO KENYA COME 2012 !!!!

POS - WHO WILL NOT OBEY THE LAWS ON OUR BOOKS !!

FUBO, COMMUNIST & LA RAZA LOVER !!

(sorry, but I am so mad and that made me feel better) !!

Sounds like the S&P is run by a BUNCH OF DEMOCRATS !!

Another vote of confidence for Obama & his Czars ....way to go Commies !!

Come, Mr. Tally Mon, tally me O-banana !!

Day-o, day-ay-ay-o

Daylight come and we send O-banana mon home !!

Day, he say day, he say day, he say day, he say day, he say day-ay-ay-o

Isn’t the Banana Boat Man ~~~~~~~a genius !!

In the words of Peggy Noonan’s WSJ OP-ED last night about Obama in these talks ——

But a note on his efforts in the drama. It is time for the president to get out of the way.

For the longest time he wouldn’t engage, and now he’s engaged. For the longest time he didn’t care about spending, and now he cares about spending. Good, both in terms of policy and for him. But his decision to become engaged has become a decision to dominate, to have his face in front of the television with his news conferences, pronouncements, and what his communications people are probably calling his “ownership” of any final agreement. He’s trying to come across as the boss, the indispensable man, the leader. And, of course, the reasonable one.

That’s all very nice and part of Political Positioning 101, but at this point it’s not helping. He’s becoming box-office poison. His numbers are falling. The RealClearPolitics composite job approval poll rating has him down six points since June 2, when the debt ceiling crisis began. That fall, from 52% to 46%, exactly tracks his heightened media presence and his increased attempts to be seen as dominant. Public Policy Polling, a Democratic firm, said that if he ran for president today he’d lose, that his job numbers are “worse than they appear,” and that he continues to have real trouble with undecided voters.

And if you’ve watched him lately, you know why. When he speaks on the debt negotiations, he is not only extremely boring, with airy and bromidic language—really they are soul-killing, his talking points—but he never seems to be playing it straight. He always seems to be finagling, playing the angles in some higher game that only he gets. In 2½ years, he has reached the point that took George W. Bush five years to reach: People aren’t listening anymore.

The other day he announced the Gang of Six agreement with words that enveloped the plan in his poisonous embrace: “I wanted to give folks a quick update on the progress that we’re making.” We’re. He has “continued to urge both Democrats and Republicans to come together.” What would those little devils do without Papa? “The good news is that today a group of senators . . . put forward a proposal that is broadly consistent with the approach that I’ve urged.” I’ve urged. Me, me, me.

That approach includes “shared sacrifice, and everybody is giving up something.” He was like a mother coming in and cheerily announcing: “Dinner’s served! Less for everybody!”

We’re trying to begin a comeback, not a famine. We’re trying to take actions that will allow us to grow.

He’s like a walking headache. He’s probably triggering Michele Bachmann’s migraines.

The Gang of Six members themselves should have been given the stage to make their own announcement, and their own best case.

The president, if he is seriously trying to avert a debt crisis, should stay in his office, meet with members, and work the phones, all with a new humility, which would be well received. It is odd how he patronizes those with more experience and depth in national affairs.

He should keep his face off TV. He should encourage, cajole, work things through, be serious, get a responsible deal, and then re-emerge with joy and the look of a winner as he jointly announces it to the nation. Then his people should leak that he got what he wanted, the best possible deal, and the left has no idea the ruin he averted and the thanks they owe him.

For now, for his sake and the sake of an ultimate plan, he should choose Strategic Silence. Really, recent presidents forget to shut up. They lose sight of how grating they are.

Someone tell the AZZ-in Chief ......

.....REAGAN IS OUR GUY .......AND HE IS NO REAGAN !!!!!

AND STOP USING REAGAN’S NAME IN VAIN !!

This is a Obama & Democrat PROBLEM !!!!

SO FIX IT, DONKEYS !!!!!!!

Having his TEMPER TANTRUM - feel better Socialist ???

SOCIALIST !!!!

COMMUNIST !!!!!!!

FUBO

WORKING STIFFS ????????

Thanks for the memories !!

First time I agree with Halperin !!

You got it, Musicman !!

Good article !!

I agree with you, r9etb !!

Palin doesn’t have the support to win a general election ....but heaven help those who express that view on this thread !!

Thank you Munz !!

Another World and another time ....KEEP DREAMING !!

Well, if you can't face up to reality .....then ENJOY ANOTHER 4 YEARS OF HOPEY CHANGEY .....because that is what you will get !!

This country will not survive another 4 years of the Idiot-In Charge !!

We NEED someone now who is acceptable to Independents .....the Republicans CANNOT do it on their own !!

And what makes anyone think Palin is getting in the race ??

I would rather vote for Daniels than ....Huntsman or Romney !!

You want to WIN ???

Or would you prefer another DEFEAT ??

I am damm serious !!

Think you might be up in that Airplane too much !!

Palin will NEVER NEVER defeat Obama .....so keep on dreaming everyone !!

Remember, it will be the Independents who will determine who wins and there is no way Palin attracts any independent voters !!

Mitch Daniels would have been a serious candidate .....now we have No One except ....rehash and jokes !!

Glad you are all so happy to giving it back to Hope & Changey for another 4 years !!

It’s all about the torpedoing of Gingrich with Dave and the “leaning forward” crowd this Sunday !!

Did I miss the discussion on BiBi and the Arrogant One ??

Guess, I need to listen closer !!

I think that Herman Cain did not have to know what “Right of Return” meant.

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I politely disagree !! If he is to be “ready for prime time” ....that should have been a given !!

Gregory acting like .....the I, Me, Myself Obama on OBL .....with last week’s Newt fiasco !!

Bring back Russert !!

Ryan for President.
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Doing a GREAT job with Gregory ....we need more like him !!

We shall see. :)

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I will support Mickey Mouse ......ANYONE except the ARROGANT IDIOT !! But I don't want a close race ....I want a sure win !! A win where the independents don't have to think ...like a Chris Christe !!

Good thing Wallace explained what Right of Return was to Cain....to help him recover a little !!

It was obvious he had no clue.

Right of Return is a non starter for Israel as much as the 67 borders !!

There’s an infrastructure, a network, in top level leadership. A president needs not only the ability to deal effectively with other nations’ leaders, but with others in his own nation.

Cain hasn’t earned his chops. He could be that extraordinary man who can overcome this fact, but fact it is.
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I am with you !!

With Mitch Daniels out ....the GOP is in big trouble !!

There is no creditable candidate in the race now and Bachmann and Palin will get no where in a General Election !!

Thanks AB, for your faithful thread every Sunday !!

Just waking up to the news of Mitch Daniels and not happy !!

It appears, no creditable candidate, wants to clean up after Ubama’s MESS !!

And, no one wants to venture forth into an UGLY & VICIOUS Campaign ...to get rid the Worst POTUS ever !!

IN DESPAIR !!

Backfire on Gregory ....calling Newt “RACIST” for calling Ubama the Food Stamp President !!

Newt let him have it !!

Hooray Newt !!

A DAY LATE & DOLLAR SHORT !!

FUBO

And to think NIXSON had to resign over less ....FUBO !!

No more Bush boys

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Give me a Bush Boy ...any day of the week !!
And for the record, Jeb was a good Governor !!

If a President who doubled gasoline prices in two years, destroyed the housing market, destroyed the job market, broke our economy, ignored Christians and defended Muslims can’t be defeated, something is fishy in the system.

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The Big Fish .....George Soros paying off the Media http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2011/05/11/dont-hear-george-soros-ties-30-major-news-organizations/

Perhaps he should ask the leftist media who the GOP front runner will be.

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Ain’t that the TRUTH !!
They gave us McCain instead of Romney !!
Romney could have beat Ubama .....but they told us Romney was a Mormon .....heaven forbid a Mormon instead of a MUSLIM ....OH MY !!