[Pukin Dog]

I wanted to thank you for your comments, but also let you know that I was never banned. I took a self-imposed break from Free Republic, as I was becoming quite a jerk (oh, like that has changed) to other posters in arguments.

[pollyannaish]

Yeah, I know.

You are funny, pointed and almost always nail the target—but even with your self-imposed exile, you are not likely to see that "plays well with others" box checked any time soon. Considering the career you've had...well, let's just say I think it's an asset.

Now, that said, don't let it go to your head, because I definitely don't think you need it to focus on making it any bigger. ; )

On a serious note: The thing I appreciate more than anything else is that not only do you understand the philosophical underpinnings of conservatism, you understand the realities of politics. That is a somewhat rare combination around here.

Thanks again...and thanks for your commitment to our country. As I have said many times, to many people on this forum—It is because of men like you, that families like mine sleep soundly at night. We can never appreciate that enough.