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Document of a historic failure by a major candidate to capitalize on his strengths.
1 posted on 10/28/2007 6:28:56 AM PDT by mission9
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To: merry10

rd


2 posted on 10/28/2007 6:31:54 AM PDT by merry10
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To: mission9

Jeez! Over a year before the election and people are pissed because Thompson isn’t prematurely blowing his wad like Romney and Gulliani! He has only been in the race over a month and a half!!


3 posted on 10/28/2007 6:36:32 AM PDT by Bommer ("He that controls the spice controls the universe!" (unfortunately that spice is Nutmeg!)
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To: mission9
"You may have heard media reports about Fred's lack of "fire in the belly," there is a lot of truth in that. His close advisors are frustrated by his lack of action and decisiveness."

He just did not seem to "want it" enough. But on the other hand, I am wary of those who seem to want it too much! < /backhand slap at she who must not be named >

4 posted on 10/28/2007 6:37:21 AM PDT by JimRed ("Hey, hey, Teddy K., how many girls did you drown today?" TERM LIMITS, NOW!)
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To: mission9

Oh Jesus, file this one under “yawn”.


5 posted on 10/28/2007 6:39:33 AM PDT by NurdlyPeon (Thompson / Hunter in 2008)
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To: mission9

I hope people will read the entire article. Thank you for posting it.

But get ready, you are about to get creamed, FReeper pal.


7 posted on 10/28/2007 6:41:42 AM PDT by Saundra Duffy (Romney Rocks!!!)
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To: mission9

As a still committed Fred Head, this is bunk.

I read about this Florida “fiasco” a few days ago. While I admit it was a mistake and his appearances so far have been a mixed bag, the Debate last week was effective.

And the bottom line in this mushy what’s in it for me and my feelings as demonstrated in this recap is, it’s about the country, the issues, the serious times we’re in and not whether a candidate exits stage right or stage left.

Grow up already.


12 posted on 10/28/2007 6:47:32 AM PDT by Captain Culpepper
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To: mission9

Good Grief, Charlie Brown!
IS THIS ALL ‘YA GOT?? (Against Fred)

Mission wants a job—Looks like Romney has the money so go for him.

Remember, boys and girls, the election is NEXT FALL—this is a Marathon, not a sprint.


14 posted on 10/28/2007 6:54:28 AM PDT by Flintlock
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To: mission9

Yep all candidates have their faults including your Willard fellar that this no name Ranger guy is promoting. Sad when a guy proports to be in the media writing stories but changes the names to protect the innocent and won’t even attach his name to his writings. But I guess I can understand some hesitancy when one writes about Roswell.

In any case we’ll all know the outcome within about three months now as the come to Jesus moment is coming for all the candidates some sooner than others but coming never the less....


16 posted on 10/28/2007 6:55:55 AM PDT by deport (>>>--Iowa Caucuses .. 70 days and counting--<<< [ Meanwhile:-- Cue Spooky Music--])
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To: mission9

Now Fred’s supporters would like to spin this situation as a new paradigm in modern campaigning. The old rules are meant to be broken by a media savvy pro who can use the Internet to communicate directly with the American People. While this may be a great script for an avatar in “Second Life,” I am not persuaded that the old rules of starting early, personal contact, sincere involvement, tactical planning, strategic alliances and a defensible platform based upon a successful track record, have been repealed.


17 posted on 10/28/2007 6:59:05 AM PDT by restornu (Improve The Shining Moment! Don't let them pass you by...PRESS FORWARD MITT!)
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To: mission9

WARNING !! PRECIOUS WILLARD PROPAGANDA BARF ALERT !!

20 posted on 10/28/2007 7:01:38 AM PDT by fieldmarshaldj (~~~Jihad Fever -- Catch It !~~~ (Backup tag: "Live Fred or Die"))
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To: mission9

Looks like the gist of the story is that the author, a self-described amateur political analyst, sent a suggestion to the Thompson campaign, and it was ignored. The rest is just whining.


22 posted on 10/28/2007 7:04:29 AM PDT by TN4Liberty (A liberal is someone who believes Scooter Libby should be in jail and Bill Clinton should not.)
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To: mission9; All
HERE'S MY REPONSE:

Fred08 - Contribute Now

26 posted on 10/28/2007 7:14:30 AM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet (Your "dirt" on Fred is about as persuasive as a Nancy Pelosi Veteran's Day Speech)
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To: mission9
I'll summarize this article for the rest of you.

Whaaa! Fred, Pay attention to me! I am a political genius! Fred, PAY ATTENTION TO ME!

30 posted on 10/28/2007 8:28:44 AM PDT by MNJohnnie (Pacifism is not moral. True morality requires evil be opposed, not appeased)
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To: mission9

Fred’s strength has been running a non-traditional campaign, so those complaining he’s not being traditional are of little concern right now. Seems like most of the candidates are stomping around in golf shoes, trying real hard to step on it.


39 posted on 10/28/2007 9:36:00 AM PDT by NonValueAdded (Fred Dalton Thompson for President)
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To: mission9
Another blog, another bozo. You don’t need to read the whole diatribe. Cut to the chase. Ranger supports Mitt Romney. LMBO
43 posted on 10/28/2007 10:03:21 AM PDT by Reagan Man (FUHGETTABOUTIT Rudy....... Conservatives don't vote for liberals!)
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To: mission9
The following is a true eye-witness account, although some names have been changed to protect the innocent.

Names have been changed? Hmmm, how very convenient.

Maybe I should claim to be an ex-MittWitt and write some similar hit piece about Multiple-Choice-Mitt. After all, if it gets published it MUST be true.

If I want the opinion of Anonymous I'll look on /b/.

44 posted on 10/28/2007 10:31:57 AM PDT by lesser_satan (READ MY LIPS: NO NEW RINOS | FRED THOMPSON '08)
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To: mission9

“The gist of the memo was this: Fred should announce his candidacy in a stadium sized event on July 4th. The target crowd size should be 20,000 plus. My assessment was this, in a crowded Republican field, no candidate has yet demonstrated the force of numbers that even Barack Obama demonstrated on his announcement day. An announcement event underlined with the force of numbers, would blow out all the second and third tier candidates, and erode the weak support of Giuliani, McCain, and Romney.”

Had Fred done this, we’d be already discussing how Thompson will take down Hillary. The letdown of his campaign is palpable.


54 posted on 10/30/2007 3:29:10 PM PDT by WOSG (Pro-life, pro-family, pro-freedom, pro-national sovereignty, pro-strong national defense, PRO-troops)
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