[PaulJ]

I vote "no". As FR gains in numbers and power it will be too easy, for those on the left, to attempt to discount & discredit us by saying Free Republic is nothing more than the postings of Republican talking points.
And there is always the fear that anyone critical of the GOP not only would be hesitant to post, but could be flamed for posting their thoughts.
Grandpa always said, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it">

[Drew68]

I vote "no". As FR gains in numbers and power it will be too easy, for those on the left, to attempt to discount & discredit us by saying Free Republic is nothing more than the postings of Republican talking points.

What Paul said sums up my beliefs as well.