Excuse my ignorance but

[Indiana_Dem]

what is the definition of "freeper" or why are they called that? I know its a Repug but I can't figure it out. Sorry I'm so stupid.

[wtmusic]

1. FreeRepublic.com

It's their own cute little name for themselves. We respect their wishes, and call them that too.

http://www.freerepublic.com

[MoonRiver]

2. Check this out

http://www.freerepublic.com/

[incapsulated]

3. They are posters from

The Free Republic.

Imagine a forum the polar opposite of DU.

[GURUving]

4. Since Jesus didn't explain

for the thousandth time

a new definition:

Freeper:

Those who believe it is okay to live free so long as most don't, as they probably deserve it anyway. They are undoubtedly fools that should have been educated in voucher choked schools

Freeper:

Someone who believes that mommy and daddy will always be alive and provide for all of their needs, and will never die. If they somehow do, then cousin small dick living in a bunker with a bad heart will take care of them.

Freeper:
If it's free for me and my dull friends, then it's great!
If it's free for those boring duds on the other side of the tracks, then it should be taxed and regulated and by god put in a few cameras so we can watch.

I'm just getting started.

[sleipnir]

5. It's also a verb!!

To Freeper something is to skew the results of a poll due to an overwhelming call for outside supporters (ie, Free Republic) to vote.

Example:

That Kucinich poll was "freeped" by those good for nothing Naderites!

Yes, it can be used in reference to other DU'ers when mentioning the recent infamous debacle of the "Clark Blog" voting. But use caution...

[Kool Kitty]

6. What infamous debacle of the "Clark Blog"

voting? Seriously, what happened?

[Kathleen04]

7. Some people were...

accusing the Clarkies of freeping the polls by posting an invite to our DU poll on the official Clark Blog.

[Kool Kitty]

9. Oh, jeez-

stupid people. It's not just freepers. Thanks for the explanation.

[proud patriot]

8. That's what they call themselves

:shrug:

[Catherine Vincent]

10. They are...

Fucked up Republicans and their Everlasting Evildoers that actually are a bunch of Pussies that Evoke their Reign of bullshit. That's a Freeper

[Indiana_Dem]

11. Thank you

I lost my thread here for awhile and I finally found it!!! lol I had to walk away from the computer for awhile. So thanks, I guess it's the free republic you talk about!

[xxqqqzme]

12. I didn't know what freepers were

either. I don't visit wrong wing sites so was unfamiliar w/ the term. A great thing about DU tho is just ask...everyone is happy 2 help. Welcome hrd

[burning bush]

13. No apology, Welcome to DU!

and NO, you are not stupid.

Feel lucky that you have not had the misfortune to run into a freeper, and had no need to familiarize yourself with such a foul word.

peace ;)

[Coldgothicwoman]

14. A Freeper?

I think the proper description of a Freeper is this:

"Take everything unholy, evil, self-deluded, self-serving, and cruel in the world...roll it up into one entity. Add in spite, fear, and self-loathing. Bake at 666 degrees until nice and dreadfully hard, then inject money or the desire for nothing more than money. Voila! One Freeper! ;)

Welcome to DU!

:toast:

[BonjourUSA]

15. Welcome to DU from France

You'll always meet here American people with an open mind. It's always a real pleasure for me, I wish it will be for you too.

[Raine]

16. Freak Republic

is what it really is. :puke: