To All:
I typically don’t feel the need to explain myself for certain actions I take, but in this case I’ll make an exception.
When I posted this “vanity” yesterday, it was out of frustration. When the Gifford shooting was breaking, I was listening to FOX on my XM Radio. As I previously mentioned, the interviews of “witnesses” by those two idiots: Jamie Colby and Rick Folbaum from FOX were beyond irresponsible! They were pumping these witnesses to offer up unverifiable information! At this point, I was so furious with the way the weekend FOX crew was handling this supposed reporting, that I just had to shut my radio off. I remember thinking: “These idiots are so anxious to report some type of big news…any news, they’re going to get actual facts all mucked up.” Well, surprise, surprise! They later had to go on the Air and admit that Rep. Gifford hadn’t been killed, but was actually in surgery! And I don’t want to hear the B.S. that NPR had previously reported it! Since when does a reputable news agency trust NPR who desperately wanted a “Tea Party conspiracy” with this tragedy?
I knew I had to get home, get on Free Republic and find out what the heck was “actually” happening. For the first 20-30 minutes I couldn’t even connect. When I was finally able to connect, it was moving at a snail’s pace. It either wouldn’t let you post, or would produce a double or triple postings. At this point I’m like: “We have this breaking news, and the site is down…again?” I remember scanning the site to see if there was some type of messages from the Admin to say that the site was experiencing problems. I found no such message or posting (If somebody can point me to such a message indicating site problems, I’ll gladly admit my error and will be subject to public humiliation). Since the speed and connections were hideous, and there was no message from the Admin team that the site was indeed experiencing technical problems; I decided to post my question.
It was never my intention to post this particular thread with the intention of sounding like an ungrateful Smart A$$. In fact, what this situation has actually shown me; is how much I rely on the Free Republic to not only post my thoughts and feelings on a particular topic; but more importantly to get unadulterated facts! In some bizarre way, this negativity is actually telling Jim and the others who host this fantastic site, how much it is NEEDED!
Another thing this situation has taught me; is that we (I) need to remember to offer thanks when things are going right. Come to think of it; I’ve never ever thanked Jim for the service he does in hosting and moderating this site. So Jim, let me say from my heart, this site is a Godsend! This forum is not only a place where I come to express my thoughts and opinions, but more importantly to learn and become knowledgeable on all things news and politics from my fellow FReepers. Oh yes, it also helps me to keep my sanity in this world of liberals. In my mind, no other forum can compare to the Free Republic.
Sorry for the long rant, but thought it was merited.
Thank you very much. It was just a glitch and we will survive. What doesn’t kill us only makes us stronger. And we have had so many of these glitches lately, that we’re really getting a LOT stronger.