[djf]

Excellent! Welcome newbies! Here are a few tips:

Don't spend a lot of time sifting through threads just to be able to post "Already posted"

Please forget about the ubiquitous "Bush did it" comment. It's infantile. We get it, OK? Somebody will blame Bush. let's not waste bandwith.

Defer to your elder freepers, watch how they react. But remember we always welcome thoughtful, interesting comments on conservative issues.

But beware! Being a conservative and being a butthead are not mutually exclusive attributes. FreeRepublic has it's share. But you will find most here are genuinely honest, caring people. You will find many friends.

Any and all previously unposted or unseen pictures of Anna Kournikova are MANDATORY!

Regards, and welcome,
djf
freeper number 13,000 something.

[rightinthemiddle]

Thanks for the advice. I'm one of those "newbies," drawn to FR by the media exposure, although I am a longtime political junkie. I enjoy being able to go to the site quickly and get the latest news and get perspective I never see or hear in the MSM. One feature I've really enjoyed discussions on FR while viewing news on television. It keeps me from yelling at the TV. I've also enjoyed checking the site during the day while I listen to the radio, when possible

I hope long-time posters will appreciate the influx of new participants and live with some of our "mistakes." However, as a business owner, (mid-size advertising agency) I don't have a lot extra time to review every every other post before posting or responding, as I'm sure many hard-working conservatives on the site experience as well.

I hope posting isn't just for those with a lot of extra time on their hands. I also hope a "country club" atmosphere doesn't develop here...I'm already a member of a CC, but I don't have much time for that, either.

The strength and influence of this site will be greatly enhanced by the new blood. I hope to add as much as I can to the forum. I congratulate the founders and those who make it possible.

BTW...this is my longest post yet...I'm in my pajamas on a Sunday.

[Squeako]

But beware! Being a conservative and being a butthead are not mutually exclusive attributes.

No doubt. I let my normally curtailed cynicism/belligerence get the best of me last night. I reported to the principle's office and had my comments removed.

[Squeako]

But beware! Being a conservative and being a butthead are not mutually exclusive attributes.

No doubt. I let my normally curtailed cynicism/belligerence get the best of me last night. I reported to the principle's office and had my comments removed.