If it wasn't for FreeRepublic, we would never see this article in the U.S. Thanks for the post.
Based on past experience, I'm convinced Rush, Boortz and others scan FR for news tips. Let's see if they pick up this one.
You said -- "If it wasn't for FreeRepublic, we would never see this article in the U.S. Thanks for the post."
I've been here at Free Republic for a long time, but in this case (and many others) I see things "online" and through other sources, too. Free Republic simply makes it more convenient -- but other sources are there.
In this case, I saw it, thanks to the Drudge Report and thanks to the Internet. And then, after I read the article, I wanted to see if Free Republic had it. So, I did a search -- and it was here.
Keep in mind -- that if we didn't have (1) those other *primary sources* and (2) the *Internet* -- Free Republic wouldn't be of very much help (in what it does do). It provides for a convenient place to place all those different sources in one place.
But, Free Republic isn't providing the original sources. They are already out there. And you can see those other sources without Free Republic, if you want. I have a list of other sources I go to. Along with those, I use Free Republic, too.
Regards,
Star Traveler