[JillValentine]

Guys (and girls), I'm outta here, as in off Free Republic for good. Over the past few years, I've watched this site go from mainstream conservatism to delusional kookery with great dismay. This was once the site that exposed Dan Rather, now it's headquarters for young-earth creationism, coffee enemas, 9/11 Troofery, and other forms of stupidity and bigotry. Today I watched a couple of jerkoffs justify Islamic violence against women, with no protest from the moderators. That was the straw that broke the camel's back.

Doing the Survivor ping list has been fun. I think I've enjoyed doing it even more than you've enjoyed reading it. I'm sad it has to end like this.

For the last time, here are my predictions: (of course, "highlight to see")

Final 5: Jaison wins immunity, Brett voted out.

Final 4: Mick wins immunity, Jaison voted out.

Final 3: 2 votes Russell, 2 votes Natalie, 5 votes Mick. Mick wins $1 million!

Remember, the finale is Sunday, December 20 @ 8 PM.

Goodbye.

[EveningStar]

Goodbye, Jill. I will miss you. :)

[SC Swamp Fox]

I've been here for over 10 years. I used to Freep for hours on end, these days I just pop in to see what's in the headlines. I rarely participate in the discussions anymore, they tend to be dominated by those of strong opinion but average intellect.

Thanks for maintaining this ping list, you've done a fine job.

[PeteB570]

Jill, you will be missed.

Agree with your thoughts.

Be safe.

[tob2]

Sorry to see you go. I’ve enjoyed your posts. I wish you all the best.

[Lee'sGhost]

Jill is my friend.

If FR isn’t good enough for Jill, it isn’t good enough for me.

I can convey no higher praise.

[Tublecane]

“9/11 Troofery”

Whatever else you claim, this point is patently false. FR is not a Truther haven.

[skateman]

Shame to see you go. Don’t give up for the sake of a few kooks.

[Jedidah]

Sheesh, Jill — if you only associate with crowds that agree with you on everything, you’re going to live a lonely life.

It’s important to understand and acknowledge differing points of view in order to, at the very least, mount a logical argument against them. The old “know your enemy” thing.

Take care.

[RockinRight]

Jill - haven’t talked to you in a long time, but always liked your posts and felt you were someone I could relate to.

I agree with what you say here...