The vast majority of problems encountered today on FreeRepublic involve the natural differenecs between partisans and ideologues.
FreeRepublic was founded as a non partisan, ideological gathering place. In the mid 90's arguments were between conservatives and libertarians. Today they're between conservatives and Republicans.
During the 2000 election cycle, Republicans flocked to this forum in droves, many not appreciating that FR wasn't a partisan organ. Many of those partisans still believe that as a Republican they are naturally conservative and Democrats, whom they despise, are substantially liberal or worse. The reality today is far separated from these juvenile, arcane beliefs.
I despise ALL liberals
Then why attempt to elevate one to the office of POTUS?
Stick to the conservative=good, liberal=bad etiquette when publishing on FR. If you do, your credibility won't be constantly challenged and the question of supporting someone like John McCain on any partisan ticket will be rendered moot.
President obama or clinton... because it is THEM or mcnasty... plain and simple. Facing this delima; I still cannot bring myself to visualize my voting for mccrazy. Every time I think he might be OK, he opens his big liberal mouth and I am back to disdain to the 10th power.
I own THREE businesses and cannot afford another socialist experiment. I do know that osama and hildebeast will assuredly destroy my life's work. I need to find a way to pay bills, taxes, payroll and salaries on “principle”.
LLS