Isn't Free Republic awesome? I have learned more in two years here, than I learned in four years of college. In fact, I've had to unlearn most of what I learned in college!
If there is something you want to know, there is a FReeper who will teach it to you!
Thank you, JewishRighter, for posting this thread and for your excellent questions.
(Hat tip to you)
FreeRepublic is an awesome place because of it's discussion facility, (the software and management ) and the people who spend so much time here....it is a huge resource!