[dubyagee]

It's definitely #1 for news. My husband is still amazed that I knew we were bombing Afghanistan before it ever hit the news. Free Republic is tops for getting the news quick and, of course, minus the spin!

Being able to put my 2 cents in on the issues doesn't suck either.

[another cricket]

It's definitely #1 for news.

All news not just US news! We really are The Free Republic Worldwide Network. And no matter where something happens you can just about count on the fact that there is a Freeper on the ground or near by ready to post. In some cases, a first hand account, in other cases news stores from the local TV and radio about what is going on. We get the stories that don't make it into English newspapers too.

Being able to put my 2 cents in on the issues doesn't suck either.

I often find myself searching for the "post" button on other news websites. But it is not just being able to give my opinion but also that I will read an article and there will be the nagging feeling of "there is something off here". On FR just scroll to comments, chances are someone else has noted it too.

a.cricket