Even though I am in New Jersey, I have been to about 10 or so White House Freeps over the last 2+ years. I was also able to make 3 of the Gore VP mansion election freeps. In addition, I was able to freep at Times Square several times during the Gore fiasco. And, of course, the icing on the cake was attending the Count the Silverware Inaugural Ball.
While my efforts can in no way compare to many, I hope that, in some small way, my participation has helped the cause of Freepers everywhere.
Of course, this has changed my life! I have traveled a bit more, met great people, and I feel as if I am a part of a cause greater than myself. In addition, I am not as reluctant to speak out about politics and things that I find offensive in our culture.
As for on the homefront, FR is the first thing to come on in the morning and the last thing that gets turned off at night. I cannot check in while at work, so it is the first thing I look at when I come home...even before my e-mail!
Yes, it is an addiction. My house has not been kept up as it used to be, laundry now piles up, and other interests have taken a back seat. I think I will wean off a little once time cures my anxiety attacks brought on by Clintonism in all of its forms. But, in the meantime, I am so thrilled with Dubya and the new administration that I am on FR a lot just to see how he is doing (the mainstream press does not give me enough info). Also, we do not live far from Hillary's stomping grounds, so FR helps me to keep an eye on her! And then, there are issues, old and new, they are very important to me and FR provides well-rounded coverage and insight on a wealth of subjects.
So, I guess I am going to be addicted for a very long time. Well, there are worse things.........
Yes, and that's why I'm living under a viaduct now, jobless, but still checking my Self Search on the free machine at the Public Library.(Joke)