All Hail the Free Republic!

The Policy Project ^ | Dec 01, 2008 | Patrick Gibson

[nysuperdoodle]

All Hail the Free Republic!

There are, occasionally, developments that have the capacity to fundamentally change the landscape of our political culture. Historically these fundamental changes have happened once or perhaps twice in an average persons lifetime. In these times of weblogs and twenty-four hour news channels, we are seeing these fundamental changes happen all the more frequently and with all the more suddenness and impact upon our lives. No matter what the nature or scope of an event, or where it is in the world, and despite my subscriptions to God-knows-how-many news sources, I probably choose to get about 75% of my breaking news from one source, http://www.freerepublic.com/. It isn't that the freepers have such an ivy-league staff. In fact, it's not likely that any of the bright minds I read comment by on that blog could be hired in the mailroom of the New York Times, much less writing commentary and columns for them... (continued)

[smokingfrog]

FReeper’s instincts are usually correct. You're welcome.

[LiberConservative]

... the vile nature of some of the stuff I have read on The Daily Kos and Huffington Post ...

And don't forget DUmmieland. Yea, I hear you. I'll pop in over there once in while and I always leave feeling like I need to take a shower and go to confession.

Welcome to FR!

[Congressman Billybob]

What a kind and glowing compliment for Jim Rob and his friends. One more person who has noticed that the punctuation of the name of this website. It means both Free Republic, and Freer E-Public.

Thank you, Jim Robinson, and John, and all your associates, and all the colleagues on FR over the years.

Congressman Billybob

Latest article, "The Prince of Dark Corners"

The Declaration, the Constitution, parts of the Federalist, and America's Owner's Manual, here.

[pabianice]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2132068/posts

[wolfcreek]

I say, “Beware the ides of March”

Thou must proveth thy self not an instigator nor, a troll.

[Congressman Billybob]

In reply to your comment, I quote a lady who's in politics, “You betcha.”

John / Billybob

[LucyJo]

Hey,now...c’mon Patrick, FReepers know the greatness starts with the owner and the staff!

He’s right about getting the best news and analysis at FR. It’s a fun-filled learning experience. : )

[Constitution Day]

Hey,now...c’mon Patrick, FReepers know the greatness starts with the owner and the staff!

:)

[LucyJo]

Yup! Love this place! Ha.

[Hillarys Gate Cult]

For the millionth time, FR isn't a blog. Here's the definition;

Main Entry: blog
Pronunciation: \ˈblȯg, ˈbläg\
Function: noun
Etymology: short for Weblog
Date: 1999
: a Web site that contains an online personal journal with reflections, comments, and often hyperlinks provided by the writer ; also : the contents of such a site

Source: Merriam-Webster

[Doomonyou]

** sulk **

LOL!

[444Flyer]

Freeper’s common sense, different educations, life experiences and realistic perspectives are what drew me here at first. You can't combine them into a degree but they will carry you farther than any Ivy league education out there.

[Poser]

Without Free Republic I would be about as well informed as my liberal colleagues.

[r-q-tek86]

I saw that... but that is just radio... have they specifically said that they are gunning for the internets, too?

[stylin19a]

to be sure, there is an element of crackpottery on the site

thanks for the plug. I finally made the small time ! woo ! (In my best Ric Flair voice)

BTW...Welcome To FR !

[HiJinx]

** sulk **

There, there, we like you too. You have your place in the scheme of things...

[gundog]

Someone has to feed the Viking Kitties.

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Awwwwww...
We appreciate all you do!
;0)

[mplsconservative]

Someone has to feed the Viking Kitties.

I've always wondered about who has to change the litter box. Nasty job. LOL