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Opus de Darth Sidious
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Posted on 09/24/2002 10:51:10 AM PDT by Texaggie79

Well, it was a fun ride and I made a LOT of great friends on Free Republic... including one who came to my wedding. But nothing lasts forever, and maybe in a way it's a *good* thing, 'cuz there's no convincing some people that no increase in power makes that power any more pure.

JimRob has drummed me out of Free Republic. Here's the reason he put on the screen that popped up on my end:

Your posting privilege has been revoked.

Reason: Democrat

Now, I'm not a Democrat. Haven't been one since 1994 when I changed to Republican, and haven't changed that (yet).

If JimRob is now banning people because he believes they are Democrats, he's obliterated any credibility that Free Republic has as a *conservative* forum. Conservatism espouses a free marketplace of ideas. A dissenting idea isn't something a conservative tries to muzzle: a conservative will articulate why it that idea is wrong, make his point as convincing as possible, and let the chips fall where they may. It's LIBERALS who shut off people they disagree with from entering into debate.

I've been accused of being a Democrat, an agitator, a disruptor... any number of things. I've done my damndest to promote this site in what meager ways I've been left with these past few years. Hell, I stood for four hours - for the most part alone except for an hour with another fellow Freeper - on a summer day when the mercury hit 102, to protest an UN-Constitutional practice by a nearby city. On my sign was "FreeRepublic.com". My own money, my own principles, and no one ever asked me to do it. I'll wager that that as small a thing that was, it's a helluva lot more than what most people have done in their time on Free Republic.

Today, I presented an idea - one that wasn't Republican or Democrat, or any other party's notion - that is apparently unwelcome on this forum. My belief is this: that we cannot trust a political party - ANY political party - with any great amount of power, because political parties are about nothing but power. Given enough power, the Republicans would become as corrupt and evil as the Democrats. Maybe it was my comparing the Bush-bots to the Clintonistas. Maybe it was my stating that Free Republic is fast becoming as wildly extremist as Democratic Underground. Or maybe it was my admission that, yes, I *will* vote for Erskine Bowles for U.S. Senator from North Carolina. Between the two major contenders, Bowles is the only one who is a real resident of this state... and my sentiments for North Carolina far outweigh the "needs" of any political party.

For whatever reason it was, JimRob banned me... but if it was for the crime of *once* being a Democrat, that demonstrates how shallow Free Republic is becoming. I've no love or loyalty for the Democratic party and the Republicans have given me no reason why my trust should be placed with them.

I suppose there's no room at Free Republic anymore for those of us who see America's freedom as a gift from God's grace rather than man's pride.

Sincerely, Christopher Knight "Darth Sidious"


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Seeing that Darth's posting privileges have been revoked, I took it upon myself to post the WELL DESERVED opus of a long standing member of FR.

He can't post but he can still read, so fill free to wish him well......

1 posted on 09/24/2002 10:51:10 AM PDT by Texaggie79
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To: lowbridge; Sir Gawain; weikel; Xenalyte
Ping
2 posted on 09/24/2002 10:52:26 AM PDT by Texaggie79
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To: Texaggie79
pretty sad. Hopefully Darth will emerge at libertypost.org

I've been told by a former FReeper that it is a pretty good site. I still like FR, but some of the nonsense that has been happening for the last year is getting old...

3 posted on 09/24/2002 10:54:49 AM PDT by ItisaReligionofPeace
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To: Texaggie79
I will miss some of Darth's comments. I know nothing of the reasoning behind the loss of posting privledges but I would hope they are restored.

Stay well - Stay safe - Stay armed - yorktown

4 posted on 09/24/2002 10:54:52 AM PDT by harpseal
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To: Texaggie79; All
What was his user number? I want to see his last posts.
5 posted on 09/24/2002 10:55:26 AM PDT by newgeezer
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To: Texaggie79
I *will* vote for Erskine Bowles for U.S. Senator

A tax-and-spend Democrat?? May your chains rest lightly.

See you around, Darth.

6 posted on 09/24/2002 10:55:52 AM PDT by AppyPappy
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To: Texaggie79
May I suggest that you link to the actual exchange between Darth Sidious and Jim that led to the banning? People may want to see it for themselves. If you need help finding it, I can give you a hand.
7 posted on 09/24/2002 10:55:54 AM PDT by DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet
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To: Texaggie79
Hes actually been removed by the "Central Scrutinizer"?
Next they will sent overweight Techies to your house to rip out your computer and phonelines!
8 posted on 09/24/2002 10:56:25 AM PDT by claptrap
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To: Texaggie79
Bowles is the only one who is a real resident of this state...

Perhaps another opus is necessary to explain why perceived "residency" is the overwhelming reason to vote for a candidate.

9 posted on 09/24/2002 10:56:30 AM PDT by 1Old Pro
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To: Texaggie79
Sad. But Erskine Bowels???....
10 posted on 09/24/2002 10:56:45 AM PDT by eureka!
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To: DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet
Maybe it was my stating that Free Republic is fast becoming as wildly extremist as Democratic Underground.

This was it.

11 posted on 09/24/2002 10:56:52 AM PDT by AppyPappy
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To: eureka!
Sad. But Erskine Bowels???....

He's as irksome as algor giving a droning speech.

12 posted on 09/24/2002 10:58:03 AM PDT by 1Old Pro
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To: Texaggie79
Or maybe it was my admission that, yes, I *will* vote for Erskine Bowles for U.S. Senator from North Carolina.

Ewwwww. I was sympathetic 'til I read THAT. Good grief.

13 posted on 09/24/2002 10:58:17 AM PDT by Sloth
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To: Texaggie79
Maybe it was my stating that Free Republic is fast becoming as wildly extremist as Democratic Underground. Or maybe it was my admission that, yes, I *will* vote for Erskine Bowles for U.S. Senator from North Carolina.

Those sound like two pretty darn good reasons to me. If anyone here is voting to keep Tom Daschle in charge of the Senate, they should be hung, shot, tattooed, and booted out permanently. I don't care in which order it happens.

14 posted on 09/24/2002 10:58:53 AM PDT by Dog Gone
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"..Or maybe it was my admission that, yes, I *will* vote for Erskine Bowles for U.S. Senator from North Carolina. Between the two major contenders, Bowles is the only one who is a real resident of this state... and my sentiments for North Carolina far outweigh the "needs" of any political party...."

You are saying your "sentiments" outweigh President Bush's attempts to appoint conservative judges --- that are being blatently blocked by Democratic Senators.

15 posted on 09/24/2002 10:59:13 AM PDT by gatex
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My dad and Skipper were buddies. Erskine's a game show host. One of those kids that would say "Thank you" after you beat him up.
16 posted on 09/24/2002 10:59:22 AM PDT by AppyPappy
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To: Texaggie79
Darth, my alter ego and I will see you on the other side . . . happy 420!
17 posted on 09/24/2002 10:59:32 AM PDT by Xenalyte
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To: Texaggie79; Jim Robinson
Well doesn't this beat all. Darth was a staunch member of FR in good standing, at least, judging by his words and actions. I second the motion that his privs be restored.


18 posted on 09/24/2002 10:59:37 AM PDT by Joe Brower
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What was his user number? I want to see his last posts.

Ah, here we go.

19 posted on 09/24/2002 10:59:40 AM PDT by newgeezer
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To: Texaggie79
interesting. I myself have been questioning the idea of a party based system..why not just vote for people who you believe are qualified to lead? Why the hang up on parties? I personally know one democratic state senator who has consistently voted conservatively...i.e. anti abortion, pro-2nd amendment...and have known Republicans who espouse just the opposite of those beliefs.. just by posting this publicly, will I find myself banned? I used to be a Green, and even though a registered Republican, find my beliefs more closely allied with Constitutionalists... is this merely a Republican/Libertarian forum, or are all conservative viewpoints welcome?
20 posted on 09/24/2002 10:59:43 AM PDT by goodieD
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