The problem is "rules" that change at the drop of a hat.
Case in point: I supported Newt Gingrich back last summer, when most GOP candidate threads were being policed by the Palin enforcers.
When I spoke up for Newt, all I heard about was that picture with Pelosi, his marital adventures, etc etc. I was told more than once (albeit not by a moderator or JR) that if I could not get behind Palin, I should consider another site.
Then Jim Robinson did a 180 degree turn on Newt (after previously considering him barely acceptable as a candidate) and all the please-don't-zot-me-boss toadies instantly became lifetime Newt supporters and refused to recognize any of Newt's problems (which I did recognize even while contributing to him).
I don't think there should be a "rule" (even though very unofficialy enforced) that mandates all Freepers should support a particular candidate. That is poisonous to a discussion forum.
I’m still here, and I wasn’t all in for Palin, and couldn’t stand Newt. Apparently, those are acceptable stands. Maybe people should consider HOW they post, not WHAT they post.