Good-Bye Cruel Free Republic

6-16-02 | wasfree

[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.

[tpaine]

Please, -- your obsession with asswiping & kissing is really objectionable.

[tpaine]

Well I guess your unsupported word on these historical matters settle that question. - Thanks.

[Roscoe]

Please, -- your obsession with asswiping

Uh, wiping the egg off your face. Second thought, never mind.

[pyx]

If you don't agree with the President, fine. Argue with me about the merits of his programs. But when you drag in the sexual thing, you are no better than those who say that someone is racist because they don't like Colin Powell.

I am of the opinion President Bush is basically a good man. I was pleased that Albert Gore Junior and his criminal empire was defeated. I was more pleased that filthy vermin like the Clintons were bannished (for now) from The People's Whitehouse. I've said nothing thus far to suggest otherwise. However, now that you ask;

My comments thus far have been about hypocrisy displayed on Free Republic.

None-the-less, I'll reply in good faith to your comment and hope that you'll realize, in spite of your suggestion otherwise, that my political opinions are not based on envy over the size of President Bush's gentalia, which again for the record, I know nothing about. I state that only because you, dear lady, were the one who suggested that was an issue while you were telling me what a vulgar fellow you believe I am.

I am not in agreement with the President's position on America's borders or flow of illegal immigrants. I am not in agreement with the President's apparent strategy with regard to the prosecution of the "war" on terrorism because it has expanded government, has increased the costs of travel, has targeted Americans who should not be targetted and has opened the door for abuses by future presidents.
Further, I'm of the opinion that America owes no one on this planet an apology or rationalization for its existance.

[Howlin]

I'm right with you.

[sandmanbr]

I asked you to define a term that you used and instead you went childish. It is obvious, once again, that you use the constitution as a buzz word.

No you first made some snide assed remark about super-patriot. Now if you ask me a question in a respectful manner you will get a respectful response.

To answer your question SPECIFICALLY. A govenment that operates within constitutional bounds is one that recognizes, accepts, and works within the limititations of power plainly set forth in the Constitution of the United States.

[carenot]

Unlike some folks around here my heroes didn't goose-step in black leather boots.

Maybe you mean "don't", as the BATF does now?

[Roscoe]

A govenment that operates within constitutional bounds is one that recognizes, accepts, and works within the limititations of power plainly set forth in the Constitution of the United States.

Can you say "circular"?

[carenot]

"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."

But he is right! What is your problem with that?

[pyx]

The anti-Bush people get their time, as do the pro-Bush people. What I object to is the comment by pyx, which was vulgar.

I'm sorry. Please forgive me but, I'm a bit confused now. Was the comment I made that you considered vulgar BEFORE or AFTER you suggested I was envious about the size of the President's genetalia or was it just that I don't completely and totally agree with the way President Bush has handled everything thus far ?

[Ms. AntiFeminazi]

FREE MUMIA!

[sandmanbr]

Who's he holding? Terrorist or traitor?

Until proven otherwise he is holding an American citizen. If this guy is found guilty of whatever in a court of law by a jury of his peers I have no problem with hanging him for treason. I just think we should hear the charges and see the evidence before we string him up. Look at what happened to Richard Jewel. He's lucky as hell we weren't under the same "rule of law" as we are now or he'd be in Guantonamo (sp)

[Roscoe]

Deliberately murdering innocent civilians in mass doesn't violate their due process rights?

They didn't get a trial, they didn't get a hearing, they didn't even get a warning.

[Jim Robinson]

¡Viva La Revolution!

[Jim Robinson]

Well, we'll just have to wait and see. Won't we.

[pyx]

You don't seem to understand that there's a difference between insulting the media and insulting Freepers.

Oh ? I generally like Freepers ! That's why I come here.
Which Freepers have I insulted with my opinions and in what way have my opinions and observations insulted them ?

As for the mainstream media, I openly admit I have complete contempt for them.

[THEUPMAN]

and the fires are raging to bring honesty and good values to America. Thank you GWB

If only there were more folk willing to fuel those fires .
I agree we have a little more light, but the darkness is deepening, the beast has mesmerized the pry and will strike soon.
It's all but over and the fat lady is waiting in the wings.

[Roscoe]

Until proven otherwise he is holding an American citizen.

Enemy combatants can just shout "We're Americans!"

[Scuttlebutt]

¡Viva La Revolution!

Ah shucks Jim, you know there's nothing wrong with plotting a little mutiny down on the messdecks. It's good for the morale.

[carenot]

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.

I would like to give that question a shot. But I can't think of any government that does. Certainly, not our own.

Our Constitution has been trashed.