LOL I'm in good company. Fred received the majority of Free Republic support in 2007.
You need to stop whining. Seriously. I've been around FR years longer than you have. I've taken my hits and some serious heat over that time and never complained. I continue to fight for conservatism with truth and facts.
I don't place any value on gossip, rumor and innuendo. Perry has a relationship with one particular group of Muslims, the Ismailis. He also has a personal friendship with the Ismailis leader, Aga Khan. I see nothing sinister about either one. Perry is the Governor of Texas and that includes ALL Texans --- Christians, Jews, Muslims, whatever. They're all Americans. Perry did help to get Islamic curricula introduced into Texas schools. I see no evidence this is a play to push Sharia Law, however. From what I've read, CAIR has made an effort to get a foot into Perry's inner circle, but has failed. Besides all this, Perry is a huge supporter and defender of Israel. There is no issue here. Except maybe peoples hatred of Islam in general.
Why would Perry allow Islam to be taught in Texas public schools when Christianity cannot be taught there. Nor can a cross or a Bible be permitted in many public schools. Is Judaism taught in Texas public schools? Again why has Perry allowed Islam to be taught in the Texas public schools? There are Muslim schools popping up all over the country so why the need to provide it in the curriculum of public schools?