[xm177e2]

Free Republic should stay independent of political parties. There should definitely not be an official Republican affiliation. (And I say this as someone who's more Republican than conservative.)

If we get too drawn into "beating the Democrats at all costs," what are we propping up? We have to keep the Republicans honest.

[ForOurFuture]

Free Republic should stay independent of political parties. There should definitely not be an official Republican affiliation. (And I say this as someone who's more Republican than conservative.) If we get too drawn into "beating the Democrats at all costs," what are we propping up? We have to keep the Republicans honest.

I agree. Independence is a strength.

[Jim Robinson]

Well, I want to defeat liberalism, and not only defeat it, but drive a stake through it's cold, dead heart. I could care less what label they put on me or what tools I use to get the job done. Right now the Republican Party appears to be the only party that can do it. I won't officially change the label on FR unless the vast majority of FReepers want it done, but I'd like to see the whining stop. I announced way back after the 2000 primaries my intentions. Three years and many successes later, we still have some people objecting. If they don't want to be part of the team that knocks out the Democrats, then they should either leave, or at least knock off the crying about it.

[Darnright]

"Free Republic should stay independent of political parties. There should definitely not be an official Republican affiliation. (And I say this as someone who's more Republican than conservative.)"

Ditto for me. I am a registered Republican, but I value FR's ability to attract conservatives who do not necessarily identify with the Republican party for whatever reason.

United We Stand.

[agrace]

Free Republic should stay independent of political parties.

As a Republican I agree. Uniting under conservativism is much more encompassing and effective, imo. And why would FR want to give anyone more reason to be accused of being a GOP tool?

[in the Arena]

If we get too drawn into "beating the Democrats at all costs," what are we propping up? We have to keep the Republicans honest.

Worth repeating...

[vin-one]

Jim, what XM said, I will second.

And by the way Thank you, Thank you , Thank you.

Keep, FR Independant, and Conservative....

[maui_hawaii]

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