Posted on 07/26/2004 7:41:11 PM PDT by Bob J
The last few months I've seen an increasing trend for FReepers to start going for each others jugular. Sometimes we forget (I've certainly done it myself) that in the grand scheme of things, we are on the same team. We may disagree on priorities or how far we are willing to go, but we have enough enemy in the left without creating more amongst ourselves. We can disagree but be civil to each other. We can debate nuance, but not believe that our personal positions are more important than the health of the whole. Let's argue vigorously but remind ourselves the guy whose trachia we are ripping out today may be sitting next to us in a foxhole tommorrow.
I'm going to propose that we all make a new start. Let's put all past differences behind us and resolve to band together and fight the good fight, the elimination of liberalism as a significant culturual influence in America...and see that to its end in our lifetimes.
If you agree, please post your thoughts and ping your lists and your friends to this thread.
and keep us posted on your campaign
Where are the Viking kitties ... we could all get along just admit that I am ALWAYS right.
All the newbies lately who are allegedly "looking for a reasonable debate" always have the same MO.
First, they talk about how they thought this site was about freedom, free speech, etc. and there sure doesn't seem to be much tolerance for dissenting views.
Then, they go on about some of the ruder, funny posts and say they're mean spirited. So, they waste more bandwidth complaining, inviting more catcalls.
And on it goes, til they're banned or stop posting.
Sign Up Number 47.
NooB! Pacifist! TreeHugger! RINO!
I for one have enjoyed the new fire and brimstone destructive comments and cold technical troll baiting exhibited on the forums in the last 6 months. To use a concept from the left, the reason I see it getting so cold over here, there aren't enough new memes being produced on our side, and everyone is getting reactionary instead of proactive. That being said, I think we need more contrails and conspiracy theory threads again, to let those looking for blood attack people in a controlled environment, without consequence.
I also agree wholeheartedly. FR should always be friendly, fun, and intellectually honest. You don't have to agree with everyone (but let the ZOT's fall where they may)
Besides, I think Billyboy may have done more to unite freepers in the past couple of minutes than y'all might realize.
Agreed.
Don't hate the playa...hate the game! ;-)
Oh Dude!
Right on post95
No ping for me? :( Just for that...
< hug >
S'okay... I won't win anyway. We're lucky if the press even acknowledges that we are actual candidates, and that's a shame, because we've got a good man running for lieutenant governor:
www.mikeformissouri.com
Mike Ferguson is a pretty decent guy, from what I can tell, and compared to the melonheaded SOB we have for governor, I wish Ferguson would run for HIS job.
hehehe and in the interest of freeper love and harmony I promise to not be catty when you horny old goats-I mean my FRiends post pics of XXXXX, and YYYYYYY and the most annoying chick ZZZZZZZZZZ.
You cannibal, they don't volunteer they get voted off the island. Then you can have them for dinner.
Nice points.
Well said!
Free Republic should be where we can recharge our batteries before going out "amongst them English."
I happen to think that conflict is essential to growth. Let all hell break loose. It only makes us stronger.
Come over here and say that to my face, Mr. Man.
Would someone be good enough to place a third black dot just above the other two? Thanks.
I switched it off after his spew about SEND ME TO VIETNAM give me a break Clinton
And Don Morgan
I'd vote for you if you were in my state.
Good luck, and don't say you'll lose BEFORE
the election. Go to work! Campaign!
Teresa?!
What you say!
I thought I pinged your beeber.
Whoops.
The only reason my registration number is in the thirties is because I'm on west coast time ;-}.
I thought so, I just got home and realized I missed the meeting.
Dio is gonna be mad at me..
I am sorry to have missed it.
So a beeber looks kinda like a hackysack. Hmmm.
No fights... just caught up in the moment... *sniff* so beauteeful
Free Republic should be where we can recharge our batteries before going out "amongst them English."
I'm willing to bury the hatchet with 'tooth.
I didn't switch it off, but got to my computer for the running commentary on here..... what fun!!!
As long as power trumps principle within the GOP, liberalism will always be given an escape hatch...
Therefore I say stop, pause, and assess our "differences."
Our own can do with an occassional kick in the @ss when need be.
How many old timers have you seen depart in the last few months over little things that seems to have been routine or put up with in the early days. I no longer see those early names. But I know many are just lurking now or have changed their names. It;s time to get back to basics again. a grassroot organization.
Of course it is. It's all democrat aaaaaaaallllllll the time on TV and Radio. I'm not talking about talk radio...I'm talking about regular Country & Western and Rock stations. I've never seen anything like it. It is absolutely disgusting. I slap down rats all day...especially union punks at work all the time and all day long. It's exhausting countering their lies all the time.
The one good sign is that I know that many union guys won't vote for kerry no matter what their union tells them. They are still men, and real men know we need to protect our wives and children and our civilization.
No need to stop the bloodshed... we're on the verge of Universal Healthcare ;-)
I applaud your wisdom and grace in striving for the higher ground and will make an effort to follow in your admirable footsteps. Thanks.
Can You Feel The Love Tonight...
LOL!
Some of the newbies have called me an old fogie. Oh well! Anybody know how far up we are on the registration numbers?
Hillary must have visited Dr.90210.
Hear, hear!
Yes, I was stuned when I came acrost it.
OK, so I've ALWAYS hated f**king liberals and I've always thought you to be a very cool guy. Is that ok?? Have I missed something???
NOTE TO READERS: If you disagree with the above, come talk to me about it and I'll kick your.................................................ok ok, I'll let it go this once.
Don't you hate it when people neglect to do a search before posting?
No...haven't had my beeber pinged since I broke up with wassername last year. ;)
I love all you true blue Freepers out there. Yep, even you squishy, moderate Republicans. Let's win this damn election in November for the good of the country!
Hey now I only get that friendly with male freepers. Thanks.
Agreed!
Man, it doesn't matter if I do campaign - which I will - I simply don't have the money or backing.
Look at my "congressman", Roy Blunt. He's so arrogant, he doesn't NEED to put out signs or stoop to the soiling of his hands with unnecessary debates with his competitors; he has a job for life, and, God help us, might be Speaker of the House someday.
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