[Jim Robinson]

And, no, I do not receive any funding from the Republican party, or anyone else. Free Republic is funded solely by reader donations.

See y'all later. Gone FReepin.

[The Wizard]

and my word of thanks to you

[eureka!]

Bless you, your family, all those that make this place what it is, our troops, our fine President and all who cherish the spirit of the Founders. I gotta say, however, d*mn the evildoers and their supporters, in Congress, in the press and abroad...

[Not now, Not ever!]

As good set of goals as I have seen, Thanks again and always for this magnificent sand box.

[areafiftyone]

HMMMMM Let me see - wonderful post but ummm - DO RHINOS COUNT? Don't have much choice in the Socialist State of New York.

[mystery-ak]

Hoping we prevail in November....thanks for Free Republic and all you do.

[Dr. Zoo]

Grate vanity post Jim, but...

I still have this uncontrollable desire to vote for Hiliary for president...I hope to overcome it in time.

You and the rest of the crew in Fresno FReep 'em good tonite at Blackstone and Shaw...

[Cyber Liberty]

"See y'all later."

Jim, that's rude. Start a thread, then book for parts unknown. If you care to wonder why the better half isn't here, that's it.

[TLBSHOW]

I call them

Stupid Commie Democrats!

BUMP!!!!!

[Mudboy Slim]

"I do not receive any funding from the Republican party, or anyone else. Free Republic is funded solely by reader donations."

I believe there may be an apology in order...can't we all just git along?!

FReegards...MUD

[Jemian]

Free Republic is funded solely by reader donations.

And I intend to continue my monthly donation. I appreciate this forum and all it does to help keep America free. Thank you.

[Great Dane]

Good....... stay the course.

[hope]

Big *grin*....

Jim you are a wise man..Thanks for the clarity and to heck with the detractors!

[fire_eye]

Not knowing much about the inner workings of the FR social organization (for which I'm probably grateful), I can't really comment on the specifics of the various internecine machinations I've observed going on here over the past few weeks. But the phenomena do look familar.

I'm not so sure that the underlying reasons for the dissension are what they appear to be... It really looks to me like there is a sociological phenomenon at work here that I have observed in many political, religious, and social organizations. Once an organization reaches a certain size and level of influence and success, there seems to be an innate tendency toward schism, solely due to individuals and groups of individuals developing jealousies or wanting control or influence which they somehow think they deserve.

I think the phenomenon is akin to what happens in tribal societies when a tribe reaches a certain size - you get bands of members splitting off to form their own groups. The point, again, is that the reasons for the dissension and or schismatic behavior are not whatever grievances or personalities are proffered as explanations; rather, they are rooted in a sociological phenomenon which is fundamental to human tribal societies (which is what FR really appears to me to be), and even the protagonists may not be aware of their real motivations.

What worries me is that if my hypothesis is correct, first of all, any concern over the specific issues being raised is probably misdirected, and second, the means of remedying the problem probably do not consist in addressing the grievances. I wish I had specific recommendations to make, but I am not an organizational management specialist, nor an anthropologist or a sociologist, or a psychologist, or a political scientist. But again, if I am correct, it is probably worth seeking recommendations from experts in the latter fields, rather than reacting in any particular manner to the specific issues being raised.

Off to bed with me... BIG gun show tomorrow after a long dry spell...

[gulfcoast6]

JR, you are a man with 'true grit', thanks from one old man in Mississippi.