[Antoninus]

The FreeRepublic used to be an area where conservatives could discuss their opinions and with some exceptions never expected to be blasted by others. Lately, things are awfully acerbic.

Really? Must have been in the 7 months between when you signed up and when I signed up. I've been called every name in the book on FR and it taught me to toughen up, let the dumb stuff roll off my back, and forgive people who go over the top and feel bad about it.

I love the rough-and-tumble as long as the attacks aren't personal. Every politician should be fair game--especially those who want conservative votes but despise us and our positions.

[irish guard]

>>> I've been called every name in the book on FR and it taught me to toughen up, let the dumb stuff roll off my back, and forgive people who go over the top and feel bad about it.<<<

I have too, but see little purpose in futile arguments of trying to badger someone who believes otherwise into a corner where they only hate you (the "you" is not personal, just a general reference) and the opiion you try to foist on them. I've found little success at that and while there are limited times I feel it is important to do this, I fear the rule of Democrats far more than whether Duncan Hunter or Newt is my guy. I'll take a Rino over Russ Feingold every day of the week. While Rinos turn my stomach, anti American bed wetting lefties like Feingold will damage this country beyond repair far worse than a guy like Rudy Guiliani