My bad. I had determined via YouTube stats that most people opening the thread weren’t playing the video. (I suspected they thought it was the entire 7- or 8-minute interview of Lamar by Matthews.)
So in a rush to underscore its 41-second length and without any thought, i whipped out that sensational title change,. ‘Fries’ was an unfortunate word choice. Will come up with a better, more precise word.
That said, I do believe Lamar, as Fred’s chief promoter, did Fred great harm, having inadvertently revealed that a somewhat empty suit is attached to that great voice and on-stage stature.
I suppose you think Bill Lockyer (Rabid leftist gungrabber from CA) is a far better spokesperson. That’s who Giuliani has going to radio stations in CA.
I requested that ‘fries Fred’ be removed from title. If it’s not removed by morning, I’ll make a second request.
Novak did the same thing in my mind with this, which is supposed to be a good part of the reason he should be taken seriously:
"Sophisticated social conservative activists tell me ... they are coming to see Thompson as the only conservative who can be nominated. Their appreciation of him stems not from his eight years as a U.S. senator from Tennessee but from his role as Manhattan district attorney on the TV series 'Law & Order.'
This is just embarrassing.