Did I once every give the impression that I am a drug addicted crazy. I am currently a model student of the Helms School of Government at Liberty University, I have never, not will ever smoke or do drugs. As to my date of joinging FreeRepublic, I thought this was a sure where if one posted resoned arguments, it did not matter when you joined. Some of us may not have the benefit of being involved since it’s founding like you most illustrious sir, but are willing to listen to opposing views.
I am sorry you may not get your chance to advance conservative principles through the sound workings of good government...hey, maybe you'll get to do a model UN or Congress, or maybe a cool internship!
Free Republic was founded in late 1996 - early 1997. :)