Not only have I had the pleasure of getting to know many like-minded individuals, but the exchange of ideas and information has certainly made me better informed on nearly every issue.
Sometimes there is a lot of noise and fluff to wade through to get to the meaty issues, but there is no meaty issue that escapes this forum. And the expertise that Freepers offer to each other is nothing short of remarkable.
But the very best thing about Free Republic is that it has exposed the media. Bias and outright lies are instantly spotted.
Walter Cronkite would never have been known as "the most trusted man in America" if Free Republic existed at the time.
Walter Cronkite would never have been known as "the most trusted man in America" if Free Republic existed at the time.