It is regrettable that Jim Robinson, Free Republic, and his enablers gave so much fodder to left with this recent purge. Remember, FR gave us Buckhead who blew the lid off of Rathergate. Now, many long-time FReepers have moved on to Wide Awakes and elsewhwere. These people largely helped make FR credible. Now, it is viewed as a bunch of snarling piranhas that will feast on their own - and Jim Robinson as a bitter opportunist. Bitter because his site has diminished during the Bush administration and opportunistic to seek a Republican defeat - thereby propping up his sagging forum.