I can understand that some things have gotten posted because so many relevant topics were being overposted and sometimes it's just a slow news day and I think some folks just want to liven things up a bit.
Personally, I have found some of the DU posts to be hilarious and they are generally posted under humor. I agreee that those people over there are a bunch of pathetic squealing RATS with nothing of substance to say, but they take themselves so seriously that they are entertaining. But, I understand the other side of it too.
I've brought quite a lot of FReepers onboard too because I think it is the best site going for conservatives. I don't know what I'd do without it. It is place where we can stay in touch with each other as Americans and I think that makes us stronger. We may not always agree with Jim, but we all owe him respect and a debt of gratitude.