Posted on 06/16/2002 5:32:24 AM PDT by magnum opus dejure
Well, it's been 4 years since I first found Free Republic. I have always felt like I belonged here and have really enjoyed the banter back and forth between us members. I am afraid all this is now over. I am really suprised and shocked at it's suddenness. Before I leave I want to thank a freeper from Michigan who sent me a DVD player last year to give to my kids for Christmas. You reaffirmed my faith in humanity.
I know this thread will be deleted before many people get to read it, but I just can't go without saying a final word. Every since 911 the 'vibe' here at FR has been decidedly hostile. I guess it was a matter of time before the newbie moderator got around to weeding me out for my sometimes unpopular views. So I join the ranks of A+Bert and so many others who gave FR a interesting flavor. I will miss coming here 20 times a day and keeping up on things. But without posting priviledges there is just no point. I must go find another conservative group to try to be a part of.
In the future, when a freeper who has been a loyal member since August 1998 crosses the line, how about a note instead of banning? Would that have been too much? I may have gotten out of line, how is beyond me, but if such a tresspass would have been pointed out I would gladly have refrained from doing so again. It is just not right to just ban an account with no explaination. Especially when the freeper has been here 4 years. I have no idea what I am going to do with my days now that I no longer have FR. Well, I guess I have said my part. It is a sad day when one has to leave family and friends. I feel like some of you were just that. But apparently I am no longer wanted around here. I bid my good day to you all and hope that karma pays it's respects to those who do injustice.
If it's all the same to you I'll stay and try to keep this government within it's constitutional bounds so that the ones of you that want to give up liberty for security can have BOTH.
Hmmm?
I'm sorry, but can you bold the word 'hero' in that sentance? I'm not seeing it.
I don't believe you have proven your assertion (that he said he has heros who are terrorists) by presenting me a sentence in which he does not say he has heros who are terrorists. In fact, this is a total non sequitur.
And if Bush defends America, he's worse than the murdering scum Osama?
Curious values, Laz.
Oh, please. Get over yourself. I saw your bookmarks; you've never seen a conspiracy you didn't LOVE.
Try again.
"The threat to liberty and freedom comes from Washington not Afghanistan. It's not Osama that denies an American citizen due process in this country."
You think quite highly of yourself. Now oh super patriot, keeper of the constitution and what it means, please define a government that is within constitutional bounds. Specifics please.
This is just the sort of political absolutism that makes discourse nearly impossible. Shame on you.
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
He can't win the battle of ideas so like Bubba Clinton he attacks my character...typical
The threat to liberty and freedom comes from Washington not Afghanistan. It's not Osama that denies an American citizen due process in this country. It's not the Taliban that allows law enforcement to break in and search your house and papers without a search warrant with no prior evidence of criminal activity. It's not Saddam that requires you to jump through hoops and do flips in order to own a firearm for self defense.
According to sandmanbr, we should be more afraid of our own government than Osama Bin Laden, the Taliban whackos, and Saddam Hussein. If that isn't anti-American and a bit paranoid, I don't know what is.
Due process is second to survival, in my opinion. We are in a lull in the war right now, so everyone has the luxury to carp about the rights of a third-rate gang-banger WHO WENT TO MEET WITH AL-QAEDA AFTER 9/11, KNOWING WHAT THEY WERE DOING!!
We are at war. Right now it doesn't seem much like it, but soon enough I fear we will realize it in full. When it finally hits, many of these complaints will seem quite foolish.
Oh, you know, make it less like our current administration and more like what Osama wants.
There are not many they are just very loud.
Thank you. Please try explaining it to Laz, he seems to having trouble with the concept.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.