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dh | 10.04.2002 23:00

Well - this was always a bizarre piece of paranoia. So why did it suddenly disappear? Why should harmless conspiracy nutcases with no attachment to the real world be suddenly sent offline?

Date: Tue, 09 Apr 2002 20:49:01 -0400
From: InfoWarz
Subject: HardTruth/Wake Up America Site Update


Many have wondered why the HardTruth/Wake Up America web site has been
down.
I have just received this note, in response to my inquiry, from the
owner/webmaster of the HardTruth/Wake Up America website
 http://hardtruth.topcities.com/wake_up_america.html
and he has asked me to pass this on.
-InfoWarz
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To Whom it may concern:

Hard Truth Wake Up America has been removed from the
Internet once again. This makes the third time this
site has been removed. Topcities claimed my traffic
exceeded the free allotted monthly amount. This may be
true, however I started receiving many emails that the
site was being blocked from many parts of the world
before the removal of Hard Truth from topcities. In
their defense, Topcities sent an email giving me three
days to upgrade my site by using a credit card to pay
for upgraded services which they claimed they would
have let Hard Truth remain. Unfortunately I was in the
middle of an out of state move and career change and
the three days was up before I checked my email.
Topcities shut down Hard Truth in mid-day, not
allowing me to upload any other info or explanation to
my readers as to the plight of Hard Truth.
Essentially, Hard Truth was held hostage for money and
a billing address. In major disgust and disappointment
I had not checked my email in about three weeks.

Folks, I have no intention of using my full name or
supply an address to any and all who would seek to
silence me or place any of my family and friends in
any jeopardy. The use of credit cards leaves a paper
trail straight to your front door. Flooded with emails
with concern and worry I have decided to respond with
this letter of explanation. I apologize to those who
have been unduly concerned as to my plight.

When I started Hard Truth / Wake Up America, after the
first removal I decided no matter how many times I was
removed I would come back full force with twice the
effort. This is still the case. Hard Truth will be
back. For three years all of my spare time has been
put into the site. After a much needed rest, Hard
Truth will be back hopefully in three to six months. I
will not be silenced!! Please pass this info on.

May God bless and protect you and yours.
Robert Howard

-end of note-
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-InfoWarz
"It does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate,
tireless minority, keen to set brush fires in people's minds..."
- Samuel Adams, Father of the American Revolution

dh

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  1. d.o.s. assessment — BOB