Am I to understand (by this mess you've made of the English language) that you don't expect this thread to get pulled?
Oh, my sides!
Nice to see you posting again.
Please, repent and apologize and for heaven's sake send Jim a bottle of Malox.
I, for one, have missed you, and hope you stick around.
Even Gen. Washington, with his faith, courage and tenacity, had his many frustrations over endless efforts to whip the ragged troops into shape, find money for weapons, shoes and food, but after spending years in the wilds facing the enemy and leading his troops into battle...he could not turn down the request to lead this new and untried nation. President Washington helped build a concrete foundation for our country.
Jim, you have created and maintained an important place, where truth can be found in the middle of a debate, pols and pundits are held accountable for their words and actions, where we find fellowship in the common love of freedom, and inspiration in the stories and actions of others.
When Elian was kidnapped by Reno, I punched the TV remote buttons in horror...not only at the actions of our AG, but at the news coverage universally criticizing Elian's loving Miami family, parroting the administration and Castro. I found your website that day, and have since felt so much gratitude for this oasis of sanity and the decent, lively and thoughtful people who choose to "hang together."
Thank you, but you do know we won't let you give up your creation. We've adopted you as President of the Internet and Founder of the Great Debate? God bless you, Jim. (^: