The absence of logic in your post is humorous. The supermarket and a forum such as freerepublic have absolutely nothing in common. I would imagine that one of the purposes for this forums existence is to allow Republicans and conservatives to network, hence my introduction.
On another note…what have you accomplished?
Also your newcomer status will be challenged in direct proportion to the amount of sarcasm, hostility and contention your posts convey.
Back off now while there's time...
Welcome to FreeRepublic
We attract all kinds (including smart-asses!)
>>On another note…what have you accomplished?
Keep in mind Jonathan that tooting one's own horn requires painful contortions. You'll invite more scrutiny that you may want. It's good to watch for a while. Best of luck!
Of course like any freedom the near-anonymity of Free Republic is also abused. Flame wars, idiot vanity postings, the normal internet stuff.
Some of the most notable Freepers, such as Jeff Head, have always used their real names. Others such as Travis McGee began with a pseudo-name but told us so much about themselves that we came to know them in the real world too.
As for me my proudist accomplishment, by far, are my two girls age 15 and 21. Both great students and people. Along the way I've picked up a lot of skills, done well in my profession, made friends and traveled. I haven't written the Great American Novel, launced a successful IPO startup, or run for office. I play a mean slide guitar though.
Welcome! Nice to have you here. You sound like a very smart, sincere and hardworking guy! Good for you. Phillis Schafley has done a lot for the conservative movement, I'd be proud of it.
BTW: just cause I'm not a huge Alan Keyes fan I still think it's cool to work on his campaign. After all he was the party nominee. And good for him for being willing to take the shot. But I just think it was not just hopeless (you can run a hopeless but sort of dignified campaign), but it was ugly.
Slow down son...self judgment is as useful as tits on a boar, and not a practice I engage in.
Does feeding 20 families and sticking it in the eye of the liberal scum in Marin amount to an acomplishement?
Youngster...chew on this for a week or two and then report back...
belly of the beast 1
belly of the beast 2
INVICTUS
William Ernest Henley. 1849–1903
OUT of the night that covers me,
Black as the Pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be
For my unconquerable soul.
In the fell clutch of circumstance
I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeonings of chance
My head is bloody, but unbowed.
Beyond this place of wrath and tears
Looms but the Horror of the shade,
And yet the menace of the years
Finds, and shall find, me unafraid.
It matters not how strait the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll,
I am the master of my fate:
I am the captain of my soul.
Posted by Lux-In-Domino in the above thread links...
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THE MAN IN THE ARENA
I is not the critic who counts, nor the man who points out how the strong man stumbled, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better.
The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena; whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, and spends himself in a worthy cause; who, at the best, knows in the end the triumph of high achievement; and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat. (Theodore Roosevelt)
Posted by Sierra Wasp in the above thread links...