This thread began in the summer of 2001 when a core group of aggrieved refugees set sail from their old home and washed ashore here at Free Republic, the Ellis Island of cyberspace for those who truly cherish the Constitution.

But what began as a mere port-of-entry has since evolved, thanks to the hands extended by so many veteran FReepers, into a true FRiendship Society. Yet immigrants everywhere must soon find a niche from which to develop as citizens. And so it seemed only natural that we should delve into entrepreneurship by opening the doors of our humble corner pub.

We hope it to be an informal kind of place where all those with a dedication to our Nation's founding principles may feel free to pull up a chair, meet their friends, spit on the mat, call the kat a bastard, conspire on new projects, compare notes on goings on, and just generally unwind from their respective days in the trenches.

All we ask is that, at least once per quarter, you generously tip our landlord, Mr. Robinson.