Goodbye Freerepublic...

vanity

[djl_sa]

I can tell that Freerepublic has started spiraling into hysteria similar to what I sensed around the 2008 election time.... I'll check back in in 2013 to see if things simmered down.

"Censorship reflects a society's lack of confidence in itself. It is the hallmark of an authoritarian regime..." --Justice Potter Stewart, dissenting Ginzberg v. United States, 383 U.S. 463 (1966)

[dfwgator]

Well............bye.

[CatherineofAragon]

I’m sorry, did you say something?

[tobyhill]

see ya later.

[InvisibleChurch]

If you’re coming back then it’s not really goodbye. Goodbye. Or hello. Or early welcome back.

[Travis McGee]

Don’t let the door hit ya where the good Lord split ya.

[Revolting cat!]

Is this the best opus you can do? C’mon, you’ve been here long enough to give us a few provocative paragraphs! Or else, are you running for the worst opus ever?

[the invisib1e hand]

Wow, 3 opi in like 2 weeks. But this sounds lime a self-zot.

[moehoward]

Hey, 2013 is right around the corner.....

[Red Steel]

Opie.

[the invisib1e hand]

liKe

[bmwcyle]

Are you getting enough attention now?

[kanawa]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEqUyNaSdvg

[hinckley buzzard]

You are right, these things come and go. This wave has been especially rancorous but after all, it's merely "sound and fury signifying nothing."

Cheers. See ya 'round.

[Third Person]

Well, cry me a river.

[Jet Jaguar]

Censorship deals with what the government can or cannot do to stifle you.

A privately owned company, where you are a guest, can do what it likes.

[null and void]

You're a BAD man!

[Admin Moderator]

Wow, you've been here since 1999 and made all of 211 posts?

** SOB **, please don't go, what will this site every do without you?

[Theodore R.]

I’m so old I know this kid is named Bill Mumy.

[I see my hands]

"Censorship reflects a society's lack.."

Can I spray paint your house with my latest bon mot?

[Revolting cat!]

[Scutter]

Always sad to see someone that’s been here for a long time take off, so I do hope you’ll be back after the current hysteria dies down.

And try and ignore the inevitable a-holes and suck-ups that will post nasty replies on the thread. They don’t represent a majority here - just a loud minority.

[Jemian]

How long we’re you here?

[mamelukesabre]

I’m not comfortable with MODERATORS flaming people. That’s my job.

[EternalVigilance]

Censorship

The fact that you have a right of free speech doesn't imply that you can go into somebody's house - someone who has graciously invited you into that house to enjoy its benefits - insult the owner, and expect not to be shown to the door.

Your right to swing your fist ends at Jim Robinson's nose.

Or do you think you have rights but Jim doesn't?

[aMorePerfectUnion]

Whoa! Didn’t realize you were a member here! Drats! There goes our opportunity to be BFFs!

OK, next!

[windcliff]

Happy trails too you until we meet again.......

[DManA]

Because we didn’t jump on the McCain crazy train you think we were hysterical?

[Billthedrill]

We’re going to miss your 16 posts a year.

[muawiyah]

Reviewing your posts for the last few months it seems to me that you are all too willing to give up on just about everything, and, worse, when folks really need to dig into something to see where the truth is in a murky situation, you want them to hang back "until" the facts are all in.

We don't have that luxury in these times. The dying MSM creates facts, and there can be no retribution for that because they are all rapidly going out of business. This is their last shot at power and they're using everything they've got!

Do not be fooled by imitation Republicans. Neither Obama nor Romney are real Republicans. They do not deserve our votes.

If both were to drop out tomorrow you'd see the US dollar hardening up and the stock markets crashing all records!

[Chode]

[P.O.E.]

I’d be curious to hear why you’re opting out. This is a tough time all round - economically, socially, civilizationally, etc.

IMHO, we need to get involved at the local level and start turning things around.

Hope all’s well, and good luck.

[Lauren BaRecall]

OPI nail polish.

My favorite shade is "I'm Not Really a Waitress."

[Rebelbase]

[Artemis Webb]

"The fact that you have a right of free speech doesn't imply that you can go into somebody's house - someone who has graciously invited you into that house to enjoy its benefits - insult the owner, and expect not to be shown to the door."

The analogy is a poor one. Most people who invite others to their home do not then ask their guest to pay their mortgage.

[muawiyah]

Old what’shisname ~ Whim Slitman or something?

[GeronL]

How about don’t come back.

If you support Mitt, then you should go and join DU or something.

[rollo tomasi]

[Revolting cat!]

[bergmeid]

Ciao.

[beebuster2000]

i am sorry, and i mean this sincerely, but:

what hysteria?

[Paradox]

I understand completely where you are coming from, but, why post? Just do.

[justkillingtime]

wow thats pretty snarky for a “moderator”....Ive been here pretty long,,,dont post much...guess i dont count huh “moderator”???? just sayin

[justkillingtime]

wow thats pretty snarky for a “moderator”....Ive been here pretty long,,,dont post much...guess i dont count huh “moderator”???? just sayin

[jdsteel]

What has become of FR, when even an Admin Monitor doesn’t use preview before “ever” post?!?!

; ) (Could not resist!!!)

[Deaf Smith]

What you sensed around the 2008 election time?
Are you one of those back then that cast a 'historical' vote?

[abercrombie_guy_38]

Good point.

I’ve checked FR just about every day since I joined how long ago and I don’t post every day. I have noticed a decrease in quality over the past few years.

[EternalVigilance]

The analogy is a poor one. Most people who invite others to their home do not then ask their guest to pay their mortgage.

Well, they sure might if said guests are eating the groceries and running up the electric and water bills.

[Starstruck]

You fool. We won’t be here in 2013. Obama will outlaw us by bureaucratic decree. Don’t you want to stay around and fight him getting a second term. Oh I see what you’re saying............nevermind.

[Admin Moderator]

I doubt you’ll be missed.

djl_sa
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Messages 6 articles, 211 replies