It's simple, clean, uncomplicated format beats anything out there.
But where it really shines is the people who frequent here. I have never seen so many intelligent and insightful people gathered in one place before. Is and has always been that way.
One change I've noticed over the years is a greater number of liberal threads and less conservative ones. If fact, almost any dumb thing a liberal says gets reported here as if it was news. I don't pay attention to the lamestream media in any form, and yet, I hear all their stupid crap here. Used to be a site for better picking up conservative viewpoints and discussions. As an example, look at all the Weiner posts. That's not worthy news in the world we live in today. It deserves a mention and is good for a few laughs but other than that it's drivel.
Free Republic, like all things in life, follows the 80-20 rule. Twenty percent of the folks always do 80 percent of the work. Here, the 20 percent who make this such a superior site, are truly incredible. The eighty percent who take up most of the space, aren't worth the time.
One of the good things about this place is that you do get to fight about your opinions and beliefs. It's not a place for the timid. But it's a great place to cure sloppy thinking.
Even here, though, there is no cure for stupid. Best thing to do is if you find yourself arguing with a fool, is to make sure he isn't doing the same thing.
We all need better education in many areas and you can learn a lot here. Sometimes you have to realize that your position is indefensible, your presentation is inaccurate and your mouth is exposing how little you know. And a few freepers are overly generous in exposing your weakness. And it hurts. And it pisses you off.
So what. It's all just words. Even in the really big battles here, no one dies.
Free Republic is a hoot. And though I have not made any friends here, I have encountered many that I look up to and enjoy. Actually, Free Republic itself is my friend. And until I finally get booted off, will remain so.
You been here all that time and you haven’t made any friends? What’s the matter with you? Lord, I have so many friends I can’t keep up with all of them. Okay, from now on you have a friend here, and you best say “howdy” every once in awhile. Oh, and create a profile page so we can get to know you.