Well said and welcome aboard. There is so much to be learned here. We are a collective intelligence that gets as near to the truth as is possible. I consider FR a place where over 100,000 citizen reporters/investigators/editors shake out the real news and facts. Sure, there's infighting-- as in all families. Sure, there's 'fringe', purists, overboarders or whatever-as in most families. Welcome again...
"...We are a collective intelligence that gets as near to the truth as is possible..."
A great point that illustrates the profound difference between established Old Media and New Media. That is also what makes some thread discussions become a little heated at times, people trying to get to the truth from all angles.
Hannity's assertion today could have come from Al Franken's mouth. As others have stated Sean Hannity is treating the Rengels, Sharptons and other Leftists with more respect than members of Free Republic.
Hannity gives liberals more air time than necessary. Doing fair and balanced on H&C is one thing, but he has the opportunity to put forward conservative principles and showcase conservative talent, including up and comers in the Republican party.