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You got my answer. The rest is up to you.

No Jim, I don't really think I did. As I said you had assured me some time back that libertarians were welcomed at this site and I was being silly to think otherwise. I'd link the relevant posts but that thread ended up being nuked.

I fully support the mission statement on the front page of FR, Free Republic is an online gathering place for independent, grass-roots conservatism on the web. We're working to roll back decades of governmental largesse, to root out political fraud and corruption, and to champion causes which further conservatism in America. Which is why I started posting here years ago. At no place in there do I read that we only want to root out Democratic fraud and corruption though. I read we want to further conservatism in America, not just the Republican party.

There are many things that the Republican party champions that are in direct conflict with that mission statement, (Some parts of the Patriot Act, the WOD, farm subsidies, etc). Of course there are things that the Libertarian party espouses that I don't agree with either, the big one being "Open borders".

I used to compare you with Doug Thompson (Capitol Hill Blue), somebody who wanted the corruption out of our system of government no matter which party they were affiliated with. This sudden turn of late of overlooking Republican faults has surprised me.

As I've said countless times though, it's your site and you can do with it as you please. If you want this to be nothing more than a cheerleading site for the Republican party then say that it's so.

If you want this to be nothing more than a cheerleading site for the Republican party then say that it's so.

Father, there are many Republicans who have disagreed with the President, yet can still support him. And yes, even the Bushbots have disagreed with him. It isn't an all or nothing choice- it's picking the right battles.

I think he is saying anyone is welcome, but "here is the framework" of the site. Liberals, Dems, etc., automatically get themselves a ticket out the door because there is no way they can support what he (Jim) laid out in his post as a guide. Some Repubs, LPers and others are probably not able to slip into that shoe, either. So...stick around! Just don't act like a Democrat! LOL

this web site supports President Bush,
supports our national defense efforts (including the war on terrorism),
supports the effort to retake the Senate,
supports the effort to confirm President Bush's judicial appointees,
supports the effort to retake the congressional committees and the legislative agenda from the Democrats and or to increase the majority against the leftist caucus in the House,
supports the effort to oppose the Democrats in every seat and office in the country
and generally opposes the liberal/socialist left.

Which of the items listed here do you consider "Republican faults "? Thanks.

I used to compare you with Doug Thompson (Capitol Hill Blue), somebody who wanted the corruption out of our system of government no matter which party they were affiliated with.

There is only one way to get the corruption out of our government, and that is to take baby steps!

We already know that democRATS are dyed-in-the-wool socialists, totally against the Constitution. We know this not by what they say, but what they do! Our first chore is to give Republicans control of both houses and the presidency. Then we can begin to rid ourselves of the McCains, etc.!

We, the people can never do that if the democRATS regain control!

I said it before, I'll say it again...third party candidates will have NO support until they win local offices!