You're right. FR has returned foursquare to its conservative ideals. Liberals no longer have free run of the place. The fact that you are sad, is telling.
What liberals? Most of the people that got banned aren’t liberal.
Right now you say it's because of Rudy supporters, but what'll it be next week - Freepers who wear black socks before Labor day?
My FreeRepublic has been usurped by a pack of hyenas who are feeding off the carcasses of good thoughtful posters that I have come to know through my many years here.
Yes, FreeRepublic is no longer free - and that breaks my heart.