[The Watcher]

Sad to say... of the few who chose to respond, only one put thought into reading and responding. And admirably, too. The FR I knew of the long past, is apparently, the long past, and not many serious people any longer, just the casual readers and non-engaged...

I’d say this is probably my last post for FR, which is, for me, a very sad thing to say, since the early days of this site had a very large impact on my life and my thinking, because of people who were intellectually engaged, and could do more than the most cursory reading of something slightly cryptic, yet, obvious in intent.

Iv’e been here since long before you needed a login, sometimes with a hiatus of a few months, while matters of family or business took my attention away. It never occurred to me that the demographics had changed so much. Perhaps it was the fire and profundity of those who were so engaged that eventually put them in conflict with the rest and so, dwindled and drifted away.

For the rest of you who could not be bothered to read and comprehend a few lines of english and grasp the message behind it, you are not the people who will change anything but your own vote. You neither care, nor engage your mind enough to see past the buzzwords you’ve chosen to respond to. You are not the material of those who will save a nation in ruin, you’re just snipers from the peanut gallery. I am stunned at your failure to comprehend... and even amused by the poor schmuck who insisted I didn’t know how to write or think coherently. The early days of FR would have had me peppered with relevant questions, even hard ones, that displayed a keen and active mind.

Perhaps that’s why I used to read for the commentary... and now I scan the postings to find info and ignore most of the commentary.

JimRob, you can’t sit on your laurels any longer, your once great group has seriously decayed. I suggest some introspection and serious analysis to see why. I wish you well in your endeavors, your efforts from the past no doubt planted some of the seeds for the TEA Party to rise. May God Bless.

[DryFly]

Ah yes, the very arrogance that is one of the biggest flaws of your philosophy. You’re uniquely blessed with the truth, and for everyone else it is, as has been noted elsewhere, “off to the gas chamber.”

[PastorBooks]

Watcher,

I just got through writing a long letter to you, to be sent to you privately by Freep mail. Don’t leave just yet! Please look for it.

PastorBooks

[PastorBooks]

Watcher,

I just sent you the letter I was writing.

I think I know what you were trying to say, and it’s not about going Galt. It is about a deeper level of discussion and learning, something that current forum software does not enable very well.

I am working on a new software project that you might be interested in. Read the Freepmail I just sent you and contact me when you can.

Thanks!

[BelleAl]

Please don’t be discouraged. Yes, I too am shocked by the arrogance and meaness of some posters. These personal ugly slams I see more and more of on FR lead me to think that there are many out there who are not only angry and unhappy, but bitter also.

I am going Galt in my own small way. I work and earn a supplemental income for my family only to see half of it go to various governments entities. I’m tired of feeding the beast and then be told I’m greedy and not paying my “fair share.” What’s the point? I’d rather spend my time and energy enjoying my family and working hard to support them in other ways. I want to make sure they have a future - and when I leave my job next month, I’ll have time for once to help those out there who are trying to make a difference.

Hang in there, Watcher.

[paulycy]

I’d say this is probably my last post for FR, which is, for me, a very sad thing to say, since the early days of this site had a very large impact on my life and my thinking, because of people who were intellectually engaged, and could do more than the most cursory reading of something slightly cryptic, yet, obvious in intent.

And and OPUS to boot!

[cracker45]

“JimRob, you can’t sit on your laurels any longer...”

What arrogance! If you don’t appreciate JimRob’s site any longer, feel free to start your own!

JC

[TigersEye]

I’d say this is probably my last post for FR, ...

Good. You're obviously not serious. I wasted my time reading your screed and giving you an honest assessment and get back this self aggrandizing BS. Grow up!

[TigersEye]

...and even amused by the poor schmuck who insisted I didn’t know how to write or think coherently.

You don't.

The early days of FR would have had me peppered with relevant questions, even hard ones, that displayed a keen and active mind.

I did better than that. I told you exactly what your post was missing and how to proceed.