Your reply was wonderful! I, especially, enjoyed this...
"The day after the 2000 Presidential elections, FR went from a nice place to visit for me to my lifeline of sanity, truth and how to battle the attempt to steal our nation."
Isn't THAT the truth! I had the same experience, and felt like I was here 24/7 during the recounts.
I'm very thankful for Free Republic...it's kept me sane. ;o)