.. I've never encountered so many rude people on FR ..Sorry to hear that. But there's some inhouse elitists here who believe their view has more value than that of the vast mass of unwashed underinformed Freepers. In the same way we've seen at The Blaze, Fox, and NRO. In denial as they disappear into the distance behind the caboose of the Trump Train. It's quite a sad development for me personally - especially when it happens to long time Freepers who have posted countless informative and interesting threads, and supplied quality commentary. Like you have.
I think there is nothing particularly elitist or better than thou-ish to be taken somewhat taken aback by the behavior of some people here that gives it a feeling of a kind of political "lord of the flies." It's crass, base, demeaning and disrespectful. To post an article that is informative but is counter-doctrinarian and which challenges Trump
Gruppendenken (Group-Think) in a not particularly uncalled-for way, and being told to "F-off". I'm sure you do not find the subtle yet growing pack of jackals-mentality to be in the good spirit of traditional FR.
I'll be one of many here in late November to help pick up the pieces from the train wreck.