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Enjoyed my years engaging in discussions on Free Republic, but I am done. Time to face reality.
Vanity

Posted on 06/23/2015 2:12:20 PM PDT by Codeflier

Please forgive the vanity...

Over the years, I have really enjoyed participating in Free Republic discussions on a great variety of topics. Even when there was strong disagreement, Free Republic brought me a sense of connection with others that always seemed to have a purpose.

Unfortunately, I now see clearly that it is over for the US. The constitution has no meaning and we are essentially under mob rule. There is no party to turn to and all the politicians are in collusion to game the system. I think we have reached a stage where this is all going to unravel economically and socially much faster than most people think.

Everything being pushed that most of us are against will come to fruition, with no chance of stopping it. I also realize that there will be no pushback, or moment of "hell no", despite all the brave talk of those behind keyboards. All the big talkers will eventually give up their first and second amendment rights with hardly a whimper.

I am basically going to disconnect, discontinue following politics, and quit voting. I refuse to be Charlie Brown with Lucy and the football any longer. I will now concentrate strictly on my own preparations with my family for when this all goes belly up. Honestly, at this point I would rather it all just go ahead and collapse sooner rather than later.

For my own sanity, I just need to tune it all out from now on.


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To: Codeflier

If a sober sane, third party emerges I am with it.

I am also supporting Ted Cruz for President and keeping my R registration for now.

I not staying home, I’m just not being sucked into supporting the GOPe in my voting even in general elections. I will write in if I have to........

Its sometimes good to spend time away praying meditating and so on. I like to get away from here for some time outs myself, but not a complete time out.


81 posted on 06/23/2015 2:31:16 PM PDT by Nextrush ( FREEDOM IS EVERYBODY'S BUSINESS, DON'T BE PASTOR NIEMOLLER)
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To: Codeflier

We all seem to know how the new world order wants to rule the planet but they screw up so much they will never get the job done at least not while Christians are on the planet.


82 posted on 06/23/2015 2:31:48 PM PDT by mountainlion (Live well for those that did not make it back.)
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To: Anitius Severinus Boethius

i give it about a 4 out of 10

There was nothing you could really sink your teeth into and swat him about the head and shoulders with


83 posted on 06/23/2015 2:31:54 PM PDT by Mr. K (Palin/Cruz - to defeat HilLIARy/Warren)
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To: edpc

That’s great it starts with an earth quake


84 posted on 06/23/2015 2:32:33 PM PDT by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn.)
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To: CodeToad

Amen, brother! Lots of smack talking on the internet. People, me included, say things on the internet we’d never say in person. It’s why we post using screen names.


86 posted on 06/23/2015 2:32:36 PM PDT by VerySadAmerican (I'm very sad for my country. Personally, I've never been happier.)
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To: Olog-hai
Thank you.

I've just spent the past six months trying to find a job.....got one last week.

Several times Winnie's words kept me going.

87 posted on 06/23/2015 2:32:46 PM PDT by Churchillspirit (9/11/2001 and 9/11/2012: NEVER FORGET.)
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To: Codeflier

We are of the same frame of mind. However, as things worsen it will be good to have a forum to glean info and ideas from other like-minded folks. I will remain here, although I see the political handwriting on the wall.


88 posted on 06/23/2015 2:32:53 PM PDT by ExpatGator (I hate Illinois Nazis!)
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To: tflabo

Every time I start feeling down like that, I just cruise over to DU for a few minutes. Those people are so pathetic, it makes me feel much better. Don’t try it a home.


89 posted on 06/23/2015 2:33:24 PM PDT by showme_the_Glory ((ILLEGAL: prohibited by law. ALIEN: Owing political allegiance to another country or government))
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To: Olog-hai

FR doesn’t at all. Just waking up every day with another bombardment of freedoms lost , a lying, complicit media, and spineless politicians gets too much, sometimes.


90 posted on 06/23/2015 2:33:46 PM PDT by RushIsMyTeddyBear
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To: Codeflier
Over the years, I have really enjoyed participating in Free Republic discussions on a great variety of topics. Even when there was strong disagreement, Free Republic brought me a sense of connection with others that always seemed to have a purpose.

Unfortunately, I now see clearly that it is over for the US. The constitution has no meaning and we are essentially under mob rule. There is no party to turn to and all the politicians are in collusion to game the system. I think we have reached a stage where this is all going to unravel economically and socially much faster than most people think.

 

IF (big if) you are correct with regards to your second paragraph, then why are you losing focus on your first paragraph? Yes, there are indeed a "great variety of topics" to discuss here at FR. And they do not all deal with the social and economical illnesses you speak of. Learn to ignore and pass over the (many) threads out there that you know will only serve to push your buttons. (I'm saying this for my benefit as well).

Case in point (for me) is these stupid Confederate Flag stories. Has the whole dam country (and FR) suddenly gone ape-bleepy over the Stars and Bars? WHO CARES? I ignore them. Tomorrow there will be a new and different "crisis". Try and learn to keep a proper perspective on what is truly important, and ignore the drivel.

 

91 posted on 06/23/2015 2:33:52 PM PDT by Responsibility2nd (With Great Freedom comes Great Responsibility)
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To: 867V309

Texan, are ya?


92 posted on 06/23/2015 2:34:04 PM PDT by CodeToad (Islam should be outlawed and treated as a criminal enterprise!)
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To: miliantnutcase

[They always end with the guy coming back the next day ;-)]

Sort of reminds me of a little child who decides to ‘run away from home’ and is back for supper.


93 posted on 06/23/2015 2:34:18 PM PDT by stars & stripes forever ( Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord. Psalm 33:12)
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To: Codeflier

94 posted on 06/23/2015 2:34:31 PM PDT by McGruff (It's getting ugly around here.)
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To: Mr. K; Eaker; TheMom; Jim Robinson; laurenmarlowe; mylife; NYTexan; Syncro; thackney; TheOldLady; ..
You are probably very annoying to be around in person

Pretty much. It's about the same, either here or in the real world.

True story.

But I'm endearing as hell, so I've got that going for me. Which is nice.

95 posted on 06/23/2015 2:34:31 PM PDT by humblegunner (NOW with even more AWESOMENESS)
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To: Codeflier

Set to music:

Electric Light Orchestra — Sorrow about to fall (1986)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71SbKaGb0qM


96 posted on 06/23/2015 2:34:33 PM PDT by TomGuy
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To: CodeToad
Texan, are ya?

Maroon, are ya?


97 posted on 06/23/2015 2:36:54 PM PDT by 867V309 (Boehner is the new Pelosi)
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To: Codeflier

“THESE are the times that try men’s souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands by it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives every thing its value. Heaven knows how to put a proper price upon its goods; and it would be strange indeed if so celestial an article as FREEDOM should not be highly rated.” - Thom. Paine


98 posted on 06/23/2015 2:37:03 PM PDT by Kirkwood (Zombie Hunter)
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To: Codeflier


99 posted on 06/23/2015 2:37:28 PM PDT by JoeProBono (SOME IMAGES MAY BE DISTURBING VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED;-{)
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To: Codeflier

Good luck. It is a pretty good idea.


100 posted on 06/23/2015 2:37:53 PM PDT by Little Ray (How did I end up in this hand-basket, and why is it getting so hot?)
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