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[RaisingPaine]

I'm a Democratic-leaning independent voter that has lurked on the site for some time. Although I don't agree with the viewpoints of many here, I've learned quite a bit from the research necessary to fairly appreciate both sides of the issue. Pretty much the same reason I listen to Hannity and Rush.

I also belong to DailyKos but likewise rarely find myself in lockstep agreement with the left, either, on any issue. I'd be the first one to admit that both sides often have valid points. I just wish politicians would do a better job of acknowledging that, instead of unmercifully demonizing the other side in playing to their constituencies.

Hopefully, questions I ask along the way may enlighten other non-conservatives who occasionally browse FreeRepublic.

[airborne]

I'm a Democratic-leaning independent voter ...I also belong to DailyKos...

It's been over 5 hours and you haven't responded even once.

I smell ozone.

Troll ozone.

[Scarchin]

I got booted from Kos after one post. It was polite like yours, but disagreed with them.

[RedRover]

Maybe he’s trolling for fresh material.

[RedRover]

Songs of unhappy love bump.

[bmwcyle]

I see you are not very bright.

[abigailsmybaby]

I used to be a democrat until '94 when I realized just how communist the party had become...and look at it now. Just listen to Hilary. I was so right-on!!

Patting myself on the back :)

[Fred Hayek]

In the past I would have welcomed you. However after seeing the behavior of DFL’ers in Minnesota recently - vandalizing cars, and even going as far as committing acts of arson against those who do not subscribe to Stalinism, I would have to say IBTZ.

Renounce Leftism and all its lies.

[LonePalm]

I pronounce it "chaos."

Garde la Foi, mes amis! Nous nous sommes les sauveurs de la République! Maintenant et Toujours!
(Keep the Faith, my friends! We are the saviors of the Republic! Now and Forever!)
LonePalm, le Républicain du verre cassé (The Broken Glass Republican)

[Donald Rumsfeld Fan]

Just seems like one of those lost souls standing in the middle of the road. You know, a moderate.

[JB in Whitefish]

Big Effin’ Deal....

[KoRn]

Welcome to FR. I hope you enjoy your stay.

[CJ Wolf]

Welcome. And post something else. Try commenting on a thread that’s not yours.

[RaisingPaine]

I would think if I want to better understand the rationale behind various conservative viewpoints, I’m in precisely the correct forum.

[RaisingPaine]

Thanks, Mary!

[RaisingPaine]

LOL, will do. I respectfully disagree on various issues with many there, as no doubt will be the case here as well.

[RaisingPaine]

ROFL, Thanks dighton.

[RaisingPaine]

I’ll do that tomorrow.

[BlessedBeGod]

Seven hours and you’re still here. Congratulations and welcome!

[Reagan Man]

Frankly, you’re fulla bull!

Free Republic exists for three reasons. To advance conservatism, promote conservative candidates and to defend the Constitution.

Appreciating liberalism, is not one of the goals of this forum.

[mware]

Edwards wants people to protest the war at Memorial Day Parades and gatherings, take photos and then he will place those photos on his website. “Buy a bunch of poster-board and markers,” the website says. “At a picnic or with family and friends, make signs that say ‘SUPPORT THE TROOPS - END THE WAR.’ Bring them to your local Memorial Day parade. Then take a digital photo of yourself and your family or friends holding up the poster and tell us about it. We’ll include it in a ‘Democracy Photo Album’ on our site.”

How about these photos Edwards...

Perhaps some enterprising FReeper will submit these photos to his website, or the letter sent to the Gold Star Mom, saying they hoped that every memorial day she would feel the grief of the loss of her son

http://www.nationalledger.com/artman/publish/article_272613527.shtml