Free Republic has gotten very rude lately- People USED TO make their points in an intelligent and thoughtful argument, whether you agreed or disagreed.
Now, if you disagree with someone, all the negativity and name-calling starts immediately.
This is why the Freepathons are taking longer and longer all the time, I think...
I suppose the “rudeness” comes from the state of our nation at present. It’s tough to watch the country we love turn into a third world banana republic. We’re all frustrated and maybe we just have to blow off steam. Unfortunately, we get angry at each other, not at the evil and the stupid who are wrecking the US.
At times like these, we should just let it all roll off our backs and learn to forgive. The enemy wants us to break apart. We should strive to ensure that doesn’t happen.
Those who “THINK” they are thoughtfully, intelectually, making an argument are typically neither thoughtful, or intelectual.
Raymond