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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: Howlin
Hmmmph.

Oh Mandy....

See?!?!?! It's going to make me nuts!

841 posted on 04/04/2005 11:51:32 PM PDT by Bella_Bru (You're about as funny as a case sensitive search engine.)
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To: txradioguy

You're gonna need a bushel of wetwipes...I wear a size 8 3/8 hat.


842 posted on 04/04/2005 11:51:46 PM PDT by Petronski (I thank God Almighty for a most remarkable blessing: John Paul the Great.)
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To: WVNan

Reread his OPUS! That is NOT what he said at all.


843 posted on 04/04/2005 11:51:55 PM PDT by nopardons
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To: Bella_Bru

844 posted on 04/04/2005 11:52:04 PM PDT by Do not dub me shapka broham
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To: onyx

It'll be in mine all night. I swear I'll wake up at 3am and it will still be playing.


845 posted on 04/04/2005 11:52:15 PM PDT by Bella_Bru (You're about as funny as a case sensitive search engine.)
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To: k2blader
But they did have a big problem with committed Christian conservatives.

No, they really didn't. I would think it more accurate to say that their difficulty was with those who held extreme positions.

846 posted on 04/04/2005 11:52:30 PM PDT by DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet (Pro-Terri - NOT anti-Bush.)
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To: Petronski

I warned you.......I can always win this game with that song!

And regardless of what you come up with, I have one more that is WORSE!


847 posted on 04/04/2005 11:52:35 PM PDT by Howlin
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To: Howlin

"I am," I said
To no one there
An no one heard at all
Not even the chair


--Neil Diamond


848 posted on 04/04/2005 11:52:50 PM PDT by Petronski (I thank God Almighty for a most remarkable blessing: John Paul the Great.)
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To: Do not dub me shapka broham

<------is thge only resident of L.A. who has an Otto the Orange stuffed thing on her dashboard.


849 posted on 04/04/2005 11:53:29 PM PDT by Bella_Bru (You're about as funny as a case sensitive search engine.)
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To: Republican Wildcat; Okies love Dubya 2; JCEccles
Why people feel the need to engage in this "LOOK AT ME! LOOK AT ME!" business is beyond me.

See post #830.

And I feel sorry for the folks who can't think of any possible reason to make farewells than "LOOK AT ME!", or who feel that it's appropriate to "leave a party" without doing so.

850 posted on 04/04/2005 11:53:47 PM PDT by Ichneumon
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To: Howlin

Our cities are in ruins, our crops burning, our strategic forces scattered in disarray, and you're threatening a second strike? Brutal.


851 posted on 04/04/2005 11:54:19 PM PDT by Petronski (I thank God Almighty for a most remarkable blessing: John Paul the Great.)
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To: Dan from Michigan
What about the Zags?

C'mon, you have to admit, that's a pretty uninspiring nickname.

:)

852 posted on 04/04/2005 11:54:26 PM PDT by Do not dub me shapka broham
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To: Howlin

I never thought you could be so cruel. Bringing out Barry is the lowest!


853 posted on 04/04/2005 11:54:37 PM PDT by Bella_Bru (You're about as funny as a case sensitive search engine.)
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To: nopardons

A lot of people signing up quietly. New members who are for the right to life will replace the fence sitters.

Take my word for it.
Op4 God Bless America!


854 posted on 04/04/2005 11:54:59 PM PDT by OPS4 (worth repeating)
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To: Howlin

A white sportcoat and a pink carnation
I'm all dressed up for the dance
A white sportcoat and a pink carnation
I'm all alone in romance

Once you told me long ago
To the prom with me you'd go
Now you've changed your mind it seems
Someone else will hold my dreams

A white sportcoat and a pink carnation
I'm in a blue blue mood

Once you told me long ago
To the prom with me you'd go
Now you've changed your mind it seems
Someone else will hold my dreams

A white sportcoat and a pink carnation
I'm in a blue blue mood


855 posted on 04/04/2005 11:54:59 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: OPS4

Good thinking, now let's all proceed to the future, it won't wait long....


856 posted on 04/04/2005 11:55:49 PM PDT by crowman
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To: Petronski

"I wear a size 8 3/8 hat."

I will never EVER complain bout my size 7 3/4 beret again...well I won't complain about the SIZE anyway...


857 posted on 04/04/2005 11:56:07 PM PDT by txradioguy (Freedom Of Speech Makes It Much Easier To Spot The Idiots)
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To: nopardons

so..is there gonna be a www.WPPFF.com ? Like what trixie created with lucianne.com ? How about the freeper who created the other HUGE success libertypost.com.


858 posted on 04/04/2005 11:57:59 PM PDT by paltz (no, really...I'm taking you seriously.)
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To: Ichneumon
In short, people write opuses for the same reasons that they say a round of goodbyes when leaving any group or organization they've been an active part of for years.

In that case, a simple goodbye, see ya around would suffice. The rest of it is a self indulgent waste of band space

859 posted on 04/04/2005 11:58:15 PM PDT by paul51 (11 September 2001 - Never forget)
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To: BigSkyFreeper

I hope someone wins


860 posted on 04/04/2005 11:58:26 PM PDT by Krodg
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