What happened to Howlin?
I think she left with a lot of the Giuliani supporters during the Repulican primaries. I left for about 8 months myself during that time while things got very heated at FR. I couldn't stay away though. It's truly an amazing site and for the most part, most people here are pretty much on the same page.
Temporarily suspended for blatant attacks on conservatives during the 2008 primaries. She never returned.
We have pictures and graphics and live threads and parties. And we are quite happy.