Is there a need for a Free Republic daily 12-step thread?

Oct 12, 2003 | Lazamataz

[Lazamataz]

I thought you were just addicted to those little candies... what were they called?..

Well, I like Jolly Ranchers. Watermelon is my fave.

[GeronL]

When the news about Rush broke... I began to notice that the BREAKING News/AP link from Drudge's site had ads from the 'Florida Detox' center...

[Clara Lou]

Don't worry-- no danger of that.

[Husker8877]

Yes Rush confessed--that was fine. But isn't it generally liberals who generally feel compelled to tell everyone (other than trusted friends--and certain posters I suppose) about their personal business?

Too much information for the rest of us, IMHO Laz.

[soozla]

It's a GREAT idea!!! Most Freepers give very sound advice to anyone asking for help....that's the beauty of this place, thousands of heads are always better than one and as you know, there are alot of people who suffer in silence, needlessly....and let me know if you need a hand, be glad to help.....

[lelio]

How about a "12 step way to not hang out on FR for 12 hours a day"? To me, FR is an addiction.

And congrats on your 1 year mark. Here's to another year!

[facedown]

Empathetic bump.

[Fzob]

I think it's a great idea. Congratulations on sobriety and your willingness to help others.

[Dog]

Don't fold Laz........this is a good idea.

[woofie]

From another thread:

Well said...Many a consevative is a reformed liberal...I am an old hippie whos drug experiences were not for the faint of heart....I never needed a program to stop as I was as close to madness as you can get and sanity was an obvious choice...Ive got lots of family and friends who go to all sorts of meetings however and I cant think of one of them who is better than another

[fqued]

LOL I thought this thread was about the possibility of starting a thread for people addicted to Free Republic. I was ready to sign up!

That's what I thought too! After all FreeRepublic is rather addictive and highly intoxicating. Turns you into a news junkie rather quickly. Maybe you should host a FR thread on those addicted to FR [Wouldn't that be ironic]

[slimer]

LOL I thought this thread was about the possibility of starting a thread for people addicted to Free Republic.

I thought the same thing. LOL

I would suggest that you just go ahead and run the thread for a week or so and see how it does.

[Lazamataz]

I lean toward yes but from what I know about AA they aint affiliated with anyone ...so a real 12 step group may not belong on a consevative forum

A 12 step group wouldn't be affiliated with the forum. It might use the forum, but wouldn't be affiliated. ZIn fact, our merry little band of sober people wouldn't even be affiliated with AA or NA either. In fact, we could blend both AA and NA. I'm most familiar with NA, but I understand they are pretty much like AA.

Conservatives get in trouble, too, so I figure any introduction to help would be good.

[GeronL]

mmmmmm... watermelon

[Lazamataz]

And well done, on your own personal boldness.

Thank you, Sarge.

[Lazamataz]

Oh, you suck. Now I've gotta go get some Jolly Ranchers Watermelon candies.

[woofie]

Ill ask my friend who is an expert and a conservative

[soozla]

"A week ago I quit smoking (tobaccy)......."

Good for you!! Keep it up, I've been 20 years tobacco free - never felt better!

[Lazamataz]

Yes Rush confessed--that was fine. But isn't it generally liberals who generally feel compelled to tell everyone (other than trusted friends--and certain posters I suppose) about their personal business? Too much information for the rest of us, IMHO Laz.

I understand. I imagine you wouldn't want to go to that daily thread, then. Which is fine.

[GeronL]

Oops, I just bought the last one...