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Me | 4APR05 | Long Cut

Posted on 04/04/2005 8:07:34 PM PDT by Long Cut

Well, that time has come for me. I’m leaving FR. However, I do not consider this an “opus”, as I am NOT going to use it to rehash old slights or arguments, or to give my personal opinion of what “should be done around here”. As has been so often pointed out, this is Jim Robinson’s site, and he runs it as he sees fit. Rather, all I’m going to do here is give a general reason for my departure, and say a hearty-but-sad “GOODBYE!” to all the folks here who have enriched my life in the past four years.

I am a small-government, national-security and military supporting, pro-gun, economic conservative who also likes to enjoy the life I have to its fullest. I believe that the government does its best work when it restricts itself to the things it is supposed to do vis a vis the Constitution. That is, it should restrict itself at this time to shooting terrorists and delivering the mail, as well as doing its level best to ensure that the rights of one citizen are left untrampled by another. I hold that the government should stay as far as possible from any entanglements with religion, organized or not, save to ensure that ALL are treated fairly by the law. I also hold that the government should NOT be in the business of making laws regarding the personal, private behavior of its free citizens, so long as such behavior harms no other.

In these past months, it has become plain to me that this position is NOT that of a majority of FReepers, nor of the management itself. So, rather than “tilt at windmills”, I shall simply go my own way. I have no comments about this circumstance or its origins; it is simply the way I see things.

Also, I have grown as a person on FR. When I first joined, I’d be right in there flaming with the best of ‘em. As the years have past, I have come to realize the value of simple, civil discourse, for it is in that sort of discourse that a man may actually learn things, both about the topic at hand, and about himself and what being a true gentleman means.

As before, in the past months, the majority seems to prefer it to be otherwise. Again, no comments, just stating what I see.

Before I leave, however, I wish to do two things.

First and foremost, I wish to thank Mr. Robinson for providing this site…despite the necessity of leaving now, I have truly learned a great deal here, too much for words. I was able to “vent my spleen” on issues that mattered to me, talk about mutual interests with like-minded people, and get to know some absolutely terrific folks. Mr. Robinson, you did a good job. Sorry indeed am I that I must part ways. Nonetheless, as one old Sailor to another, “Fair Winds And Following Seas, Shipmate!”

Second, I wish to thank, and bid farewell to, some of the most outstanding people it has ever been my pleasure and honor to know.

- The folks over at the FReeper Canteen, shepherded by 68-69tonkingulfyachtclub. I was drawn to the Canteen almost on my first day here, as there exists there an outpouring of support and affection for this nation’s military (of which I am a part) the likes of which have seldom seen equal. From the first, they took me in as if I were one of their own families, and the regular posters there were with me with prayers and support, as well as joy and salutes, through many dark days indeed, and many bright ones.

I am an agnostic, religiously, but that did not matter to my Canteen Friends…they were there with prayers and, well, love when my wife and I lost our first baby. They shared in the joy we had when we finally had a healthy son. They prayed again, selflessly, for me when I went on deployment. Then, they welcomed me home again with open arms, and more prayers, as I came home to bury my dear mother. In doing this for someone they knew was not religious himself, and in doing it without any hesitation, they showed a non-believer the BEST side of Christianity one could possibly ask for. To the Canteen, including Ms. Behavin, Ms. Poohbear, La diva loca, trussel, Tonk, Spotsy, Bentfeather, KathyinAlaska, and all the rest too numerous to name, I say without any sense of irony at all, “BLESS YOU”.

- The many unbelievably intelligent scientists and science-lovers over on the Crevo and science threads, ably pinged by PatrickHenry. From you ladies and gentlemen of BOTH sides, I have expanded my scientific knowledge and thinking by an order of magnitude. Ichneumon, Vade, Junior, Radio Astronomer, Right wing Professor, Betty Boop, Alamo-Girl, and all the rest of the maniacs over there made it an edifying experience that could never have been acquired in a school.

- The HTT list. I thoroughly enjoyed the times we spent “raisin Hell”. Gabz, Formermilitarychick, exnavychick, and the rest shared many a laugh with this old Heathen.

- Archy, Squantos, Travis McGee, Glock Rocks, Joe Brower, criminall number 18f, and all of the guys and gals on the gun or “Bang List threads. I learned a ton of good gouge from you guys over the years. I’m gonna miss you, but with your advice I shan’t miss much else with a pistol!

- The Republican Party Reptiles. The Big B and company showed quite well that not ALL conservatives are stick in the muds. Many of us actually LIKE looking at pretty women in few clothes. B, I hope the party lasts a bit longer fer y’all.

- The WPPFF. Y’all know who you are, and why. All I can say is, we tried. And we tried long past what any normal person would have, to our credit.

- My individual Friends…DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet, Veronica, peach, the incomparable PukinDog, Wild Turkey, and about a hundred others I could take a couple of days naming. I’ll miss y’all sumpin’ turible.

Anyhoo, this has gotten longer than I ever thought it would. Anyone with me on their ping lists can go ahead and remove my name, if you wish. Those whose wish it is to gloat, say “good riddance”, and other such juvenile nonsense are welcome to begin, thus confirming my reasoning.

‘Bye, all. Godspeed.


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To: Long Cut

I am sorry to see you go.


41 posted on 04/04/2005 8:17:49 PM PDT by The Mayor ( One truth from the Bible is worth more than all the wisdom of man.)
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To: TheBigB; Long Cut

LC is a big boy. If he wants to leave, we can't stop him though he will be sorely missed. {{Long Cut}}


42 posted on 04/04/2005 8:17:57 PM PDT by annyokie (Laissez les bons temps rouler !)
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To: Long Cut
Wow. I'm sorry you are leaving, and I can only hope that you will return one day when cooler heads prevail.

Ben Franklin said something about hanging together or hanging separately...

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43 posted on 04/04/2005 8:18:25 PM PDT by Wormwood (Iä! Iä! Cthulhu fhtagn!)
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To: annyokie

I concur.
No sign of a purge.
Biding my time a little while longer.


44 posted on 04/04/2005 8:18:31 PM PDT by onyx (Robert Frost "Good fences make good neighbors." Build the fence, Mr. President and Congress.)
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To: Long Cut

If anybody picks on you for this, I'm going to be angry.


I know... hopeless.
Better go pour a glass of wine...


45 posted on 04/04/2005 8:18:50 PM PDT by Trinity_Tx (9/9/2000) I'd rather be uncertain in my pursuit of truth than certain in my defense of a falsehood)
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To: TheBigB

Pull something off TheBigB homepage and post it here - he can't call himself a redblooded American sailor without staying here to look!


46 posted on 04/04/2005 8:18:59 PM PDT by DTogo (U.S. out of the U.N. & U.N out of the U.S.)
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To: Long Cut

You're not excused from class. Put down that "Hall pass", cross your legs, and go when class is dismissed.


47 posted on 04/04/2005 8:19:14 PM PDT by BigSkyFreeper ("Stupidity is also a gift of God, but one mustn't misuse it" - Pope John Paul II)
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To: Long Cut
I've got a headache!


48 posted on 04/04/2005 8:19:19 PM PDT by Dashing Dasher (Success doesn't "happen." It is organized, preempted, captured, by consecrated common sense.)
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To: Long Cut
Wherever you go, you are taking a piece of us with you.

You will be missed, LC.

49 posted on 04/04/2005 8:19:30 PM PDT by sinkspur (Be not afraid. Be not afraid.)
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To: onyx

I'm hanging in for a while longer, lurking and not posting too much. I'm glad I have lots of yardwork to do to keep me away from the crazies.


50 posted on 04/04/2005 8:20:06 PM PDT by annyokie (Laissez les bons temps rouler !)
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To: Long Cut
Sorry to see you go LC. I understand your reasons, and they're valid ones. I'm restricting myself to military threads from now on. There's just no reason to venture into anything else these days.

Feel free to drop by and weigh in on some of the military threads. Even Navy guys sometimes have something smart to contribute. ;-)

51 posted on 04/04/2005 8:20:18 PM PDT by Steel Wolf (Try new Free Republic Lite! - Lite on reason, but with 1000% more hyperbole!)
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To: Shaka

This is the third one I can recall in the past week. Too bad. Some of the old guard is leaving. They are right on some points, but a little too drastic for my taste right now. Good luck to them all, though.


52 posted on 04/04/2005 8:20:34 PM PDT by thefactor
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To: Long Cut

God bless you. I will respect your decision, but would offer one last plea that you stay around here. I for one appreciate your insights and (sometimes snarky) comments and will consider FR a poorer place without you.

Please keep in touch via "other channels" if you do decide to bail out on us here.

FReegards!
Reb


53 posted on 04/04/2005 8:20:34 PM PDT by RebelBanker (To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of the women!)
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To: Long Cut

Goodbye Long Cut. May you find peace and happiness where ever you roam. My best wishes, ( and prayers) for Short cut and your clan.


54 posted on 04/04/2005 8:20:41 PM PDT by Diva Betsy Ross (Code pink stinks!)
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To: Long Cut

Yes, we did try. Thanks. I'll see ya along the trail, LC.


55 posted on 04/04/2005 8:20:43 PM PDT by .38sw
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To: Torie
I'm disapponted, and I say that as one who takes minority, sometimes tiny minority, positions on FR, and am also well treated, and I think generally liked and respected.

Oh, but you should hear what we call you behind your back. "Tory", I think. And "Whig", when we're drunk.

56 posted on 04/04/2005 8:20:47 PM PDT by AmishDude (Join the AmishDude fan club: "You're a luminary!" -- Howlin; "You are a wise man." -- Torie)
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To: Long Cut
I will miss you.

We have disagreed on some...but agreed on more.

It has been an honour.

redrock

57 posted on 04/04/2005 8:20:56 PM PDT by redrock (Diplomacy is the art of saying 'Nice doggie' until you can find a rock. --Will Rogers)
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To: Long Cut

Dang it! Stay and fight!


58 posted on 04/04/2005 8:21:00 PM PDT by Tijeras_Slim
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To: Long Cut; PatrickHenry
If you are concerned about the low signal to noise ratio on FR, keep in mind that by leaving FR, you will lower the "signal" even further, thus allowing the "noise" to be even more dominant.

FWIW, if you stick around, you will help improve the S/N ratio around here. Whatever you do, know that there are thousands of like-minded FReepers who share your values and concerns.

Every time a "true gentleman" departs FR, it is a loss for all of us. I beseech you to reconsider you decision.

59 posted on 04/04/2005 8:21:31 PM PDT by longshadow
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To: Long Cut

I am sad and you know it.. I will not cry again..God bless you and your family..Love each other well.
Thank you for serving our country.


60 posted on 04/04/2005 8:21:42 PM PDT by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
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