‘Free Republic’ Now A Safe Space for Donald Trump Supporters [Jim's response at post 25]

The Federalist ^ | 05/12/2016 | Robert Tracinski

[nhwingut]

On the right, we’ve grown to pride ourselves on our greater openness to debate and ideas, on having no need to toe a Politically Correct line or crawl into a “safe space” like pampered college kids who just can’t handle hearing from anyone who disagrees with them.

For myself, I am so personally dedicated to this ideal that I even perform the great personal sacrifice of reading the comments field beneath my articles.

Yet somehow I wasn’t surprised to see Donald Trump supporters, those swaggering tough guys, turn one of their favorite Internet forums into a safe space where they no longer need to encounter criticism or opposition. Earlier today, Free Republic proprietor Jim Robinson announced that the discussion board would no longer tolerate opposition to Trump’s candidacy.

[FreeAtlanta]

I have been trying to avoid being zotted.

2000 and lurking longer.

I often withhold my election opinions these days.

[onyx]

What an idiot!

He never understood or knew about Free Republic’s basic premise and yet he was here from ‘98?

Sheeesh.

Talk about a close-minded dolt.

Go Romney! /s

[JBW1949]

I am new here...I waited until I had time to spend here after I retired...I have been a Trump supporter from day one...

I really want to thank all you that have been here for years for not using the “newbie” or “noob” at my posts...The only ones that have done that have been the Cruz supporters that were obnoxious...

Again, I thank y’all...

[aMorePerfectUnion]

Sure n00b!

[5th MEB]

A few times; I am honored, I only got censured once.
For profoundly bad language.

[onyx]

You're the best, dearest musicman!!!

[JBW1949]

LOL...I shoulda expected that...:o)

[Just mythoughts]

Sadness at what you said. I didn’t think I would live to see old Dr. Sowell get tangled in “conservative semantics” and disagree with him. JimRob named this place well. It’s all we want. A Free Republic. The word “conservative” is just not precise, and it’s being used as a magic password. Its adherents are being spirited down a wrong path. It takes a lot of brainwork to realize that what you think is dear to you is what has trapped you in an enemy’s cage.

I think each of us are venerable to 'comfort zones'. Like water we tend to find our own level. I never anticipated Trump to show up and tear down those politically correct water levels... But he breaks open the flood gates of pent up frustrations like none other... And it is NOT just for 'self' gain of myself, but that our Constitution is a prize none should allow to be destroyed. We are a different peoples because of it, and God had Bless US through it.

[867V309]

I honestly do not see the logic of trying to destroy the candidacy of Donald Trump at this point in the process.

Here's the dickweed logic: Trump's not conservative enough, so I'll vote Hillary.

[TEXOKIE]

Yep me too! Was lurking in 98, though! :-D

[exit82]

Congratulations on your retirement!

[onyx]

[usconservative]

Shouldn't be hard, 90% of the Class of 1998 has been zotted.

So that's why I feel so alone on here now .....

[JBW1949]

Thank you...51 years with no unemployment...I am proud of that...

[aMorePerfectUnion]

It’s a right of passage not to be missed or feared.

[Katya]

I think we will be gaining a lot of new freepers going forward...

[Frumious Bandersnatch]

Jim,

While you are right that this is your sandbox, I have noticed that you cut a heck of a lot of leeway for opposing opinions that don’t have a lot of strawmen or ad-hominum in them.

From what I’ve seen, the bannings have been because of over-the-top rhetoric and sock-puppeteering.

To put it another way, Free Republic has had their portion of flamewars with little done to the participants therein.

BTW, did the moose bite your sister’s cheese?

[JBW1949]

The only time it was used here (before yours) it was derogatory...

I told the guy it’s not how long you’ve been here, it’s what you say when you’re here...

He never answered...

[Jim Robinson]

I’ve already “proved” the point of the article. What’s your point?

[orchestra]

OAN/Gravis Poll: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34Y7cA8w6Hk