[Allegra]

And how have I acted? Offended at the personal smears? Tell me ONE time anyone disagreed with any policy that Palin stated. The personal attacks on Palin, inspired by the left, were beneath conservatives. But they used them anyway. And now that she has made her decision they will continue to act as the left does and heap more abuse. For what reason? What will they accomplish except to tear Free Republic to pieces? But they must get even! Okay. Knock yourself. But be aware of the damage it will do to FR. Posters that contribute to the site will be driven away. But Palin detractors don't care.

I imagine most of us on here would have gladly supported Palin. But many of us were turned off by the behavior of her more obsessive and rabid supporters.

You were one (of several) I had thought well of in the past but became disenchanted with your attmpts to bully people and the insults you flung at posters who weren't even necessarily denigrating Palin.

If I donate this quarter (and I have done so regularly and generously for several years) I'm making it a point to do it when you're not running the FReepathon thread.

I hate to see good people turn so vicious and I hope FReepers can get back on a more solid footing soon.

[Jim Robinson]

Thank you very much, Allegra, for your loyal support for FR and your devotion and service to our country. IMHO, it’s time to forget about battles past and refocus on our current battle. We must focus on ensuring that the most conservative candidate and the one best able to knock out Romney and Obama gets our full support. Our country and our freedom depends upon it.