[Spiff]

I will not question the moderators' judgement.
I will not question the moderators' judgement.
I will not question the moderators' judgement.
I will not question the moderators' judgement.
I will not question the moderators' judgement.
I will not question the moderators' judgement.
I will not question the moderators' judgement.
I will not question the moderators' judgement.
I will not question the moderators' judgement.
I will not question the moderators' judgement.
I will not question the moderators' judgement.
I will not question the moderators' judgement.
I will not question the moderators' judgement.

Please note: This is an attempt at self-deprecating humor and is not, in any way, to be construed as an attack on the Lead Moderator, the Admin Moderator, Jim Robinson, Free Republic, or the Republican Party or any sort of complaint. I'll go back to my corner now.

[Lead Moderator]

It's a start ;)

[SeaBiscuit]

Thanks for that.

From what I see from much time spent here on a daily basis, is that the only common denominator between those who break forum rules between posters that are in an argument either defending GWB on some issue and those that dissent, is that the dissenters are most often slapped down or even suspended/banned. Quite often those 'forum rules' seem not to apply to the former, they receive much more latitude than the latter.

I supported and voted twice for GWB, and am a conservative that believes in principle before party. I see nothing wrong with voicing disagreement towards any policy that GWB might stand for if it is done in a civil and constructive manner. To thwart or punish those who do offer constructive criticism is foolhardy as eventually the dialog here will become a shallow gene pool of inbreeding.

Respectful discourse to advance conservatism should be welcomed not bullied into submission.

Thanks for FR Jim, Conservatism and the health of the Republic can always benefit from it's true Patriots, if they remain strong to given principles.