I too came here also via Drudge in 1997, but lurked too long. The reason being is that I will not join ANYTHING on the WEB. The only exception was/is FreeRepublic. Bet I lurked 8+ months before I knew I would bust if I didn't start replying on occasion. What a great site and great group of people. I have never seen such in depth analysis and HUMOR concentrated anywhere else as I've witnessed here. I've 'baptised' my 'puter many times reading posts at FR.
Nam Vet
I'm behind you and FR 110%.