LOL... i hear ya
Posted on 08/05/2012 8:49:07 PM PDT by America always
FR seems to have taken on many of the cult like attributes the cabal of anti-Mormon critics here ceaselessly and falsely subscribe to Mormons. I’ll follow the tactics of these folks in describing why FR is a cult. To start I’ll come up with my own definition of ‘cult’ and then follow up with a series of points selectively chosen to suit my own agenda. I’ll follow this model so as at to not confuse the usual suspects since the pattern of circular logic will be so familiar to them.
A ‘cult’ is defined as an organization that: - Bears consistent false witness against another group in order to provide a unifying sense to the members of the cult. Not content with legitimate, civil, discourse over theological differences, the members of the anti-Mormon cult here defame, lie, and consistently post increasingly ridiculous attempts to misrepresent the LDS faith. The most recent being the series of articles attempting to equate the LDS church with Islam. Some time ago the cult here celebrated having driven the majority of LDS FR members from the board so I can only surmise that they continue their efforts so they can chortle with their fellows and take comfort in the thought of having stuck it to those stupid Mormons, having once again proven how great a group of “Christians’ they are. - Cults do not tolerate any discussion that does not re-enforce the belief system of the cult. Incapable of standing on their own merit, the arguments and beliefs of the cult must never be allowed to be challenged. All dissenting voices must be silenced. This is best done by setting up all the rules in your favor and then silencing the opposition with ceaseless demands to ‘prove’ whatever you say is not correct, always with the understanding that the burden of ‘proof’ can never be met. Refuse to acknowledge any points made by the opposition as having even the remotest possible basis in truth, again with the understanding that you can always change the definition of truth as required since obviously your version of it must be true. Never concede even the most minor of points to the opposition, remember truth doesn't matter. - Cults encourage members to contribute money to them, but never give an accounting of how that money is spent. Those who question this practice are silenced. No one is allowed to question the demands of leadership and those who do are removed. $85,000 every quarter is a lot of money with no accountability. Like most cults FR encourages giving by appealing to a sense of belonging and group ethos. However, should you want to know where the money goes then you’re on shaky ground and in danger of excommunication.
FR seems to have become the very thing it claims to oppose. The current board, dominated as it is by a cabal of shrill anti-Mormons, has become nothing more than an anti-Mormon cult. I’ve watched this board degenerate over the past several years from what used to be a lively, thoughtful, conservative political commentary site to a shallow, groupthink, shadow if its former self, which is probably why no serious conservative can take it seriously any longer. So, one can only conclude that FR is a cult and that it is vital to get your friends and loved ones out as soon as possible. I’m considering following the example of the anti-Mormon cottage industry and write a tell-all book “My escape from the Cult of Free Republic”, after which I’ll go on the lecture circuit maybe. Until then I’ll have to be content with scaring my children with tales of “freepers”.
After reading the third sentence I stopped to post this:
Let me teach you the common definition of “idiot”, “dork”, and the versatile “ZOT”.
Peacocks are so much prettier! ;-P
You DEVIL, you!
Enjoy your free ZOT.
You’re using liberal tactics. The same ones used against Chick-fil-A. If you disagree with FR, be an adult and go elsewhere. You don’t need to share your ignorance and lack of Christian discernment.
Ueah, for sure.. but Obumble would only be interested on the guy on the right :^p
I am a proud member of the Free Republic Cult. I give money to this Jim Robinson Cult. I can’t vote for Romney since his political beliefs are not Christian ones (example: Romney says homos should not be excluded from the Boy Scouts and he approves of homo marriage). Secondarily, I also don’t want a Mormon as president, so there.
It’s only a cult if you allow yourself to become one of the cult members. I’m voting for Romney and anyone that doesn’t like it can kiss my you know what. I want Soetoro out. I don’t want to deal with this pro-obama anti-Romney crap so I just stay away. Checking in today to read my freepmails and see what is going on. I see nothing has changed and the day I support obama or some 3rd party candidate that has ZEROOOOOOOOOOO chance will be the day hell freezes over.
That second one from the left is definitely receiving tingling vibes from...something. But the guy behind her is obviously missing the signal.
LOL... i hear ya
Yet you just tried to sneak back in. What a weasel.
Gotta a re-zot here, the troll who posted this, after whining about how horrible FR has become, tries to sneak back in as Submarine Commander. However, he found out the hard way about the electrified retread fence we have.
Bump
Are Mormons Normal, Norman?
Nah. Once we get rid of y’all, we never think about you again, and we just go about our business.
Well, that is just a cute gif...unlike the troll who was riding it to perdition! :)
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