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Awards for Sunday Morning Talk Show Thread, March 11, 2007

These are the full text versions of the honorable mention posts for this week. Of the 773 posts at the time I compiled this list I've pulled posts from 55 participants and compiled a list of 241 posts worthy of special attention. That should tell you that the thread itself is getting to be very, very well done, overall. Let me emphasize, the other 532 posts are not "not worthy." That's the quandary of trying to judge this thread. It's all that good. As last time, because of my lack of discipline, I will make four posts: the honorable mentions, with and without text, and the top 10, with and without text.

Alas Babylon!

#196; "Muslims are also anti-gay far worse than any Christian and so anti-women that I think no other organization could come closer to being so. ... Yet the libs are encouraging them?"
#648; "In fairness to Clinton (I can't believe I wrote that!), it was not criminal sexual conduct per se. Clinton was being sued by Paula Jones for sexual harassment. ... The Nags of NOW had been pushing for a sexual harassment law that favored discovery for the man's conduct in order to prove a disposition to sexually harass in the first place. ... This type of discovery was often used in the old days by a rapist's defense in order to prove the woman was "asking for it". So they'd bring up witness after witness showing how the woman raped was just a slut... Anyway, wrong then and wrong now. ... But once in power, Clinton signed such a law. In fact, he had all the top Nags of NOW at the signing in the Rose Garden and he waved his finger and scolded would be sexual harassers that now they're up the creek if they don't stop. ... I'm sure all the Nags of NOW and ole Billy Jeff were thinking along the lines of mean ole Tongue Thrustin' Bob Packwood or Pubic Hair on the Coke Can Clarance Thomas. Or any of the Naval Aviators at Tailhook. Such were the times. ... In other words, ugly old Republicans. Certainly not someone cool and attuned to a woman's right to murder her unborn chil'ren like ole Billy "The Sexy Sax" Clinton. ... So, the irony of Bill Clinton being the most famous case of this newfound law of sexual harassment suit discovery was lost on the DBM, but nevertheless, he was a victim. ... And then he tried to get women to shut up, leave town, ordered aids to find them jobs, etc, finally lying to the judge in the Paula Jones case saying he didn't have the sexual relations with Monica thing. ... The rest is history. ... I think God, or Fate if you will, is pretty clever about things, eh?"
#706; "I agree that (pardoning Libby) is the right thing to do. From our perspective. The President sees things at a higher level than us. What do you think he will do? ... I think he will not pardon him. The reason for this will be his reluctance to "undo" the law, despite it being a flawed show trial to begin with. I don't think he'll worry too much over the politics of it (in other words, he wouldn't care if in pardoning Libby the dems and the DBM popped a gasket), but Pres Bush just won't wish to tarnish the Presidency that way. I think his thinking will be that a President must always act cooly, and rash decisions made politically are normally not correct and weakens the aura of the position. ... Folks often think he is weak or too quiet about the rantings of the democrats but I honestly think he feels as President he should never stoop to their level. ... And I wish he would give them both barrels daily!"

aligncare

#214; "Thompson sounding very good with Chris Wallace. Saying the important things that need to be said. He's seems good on most of the issues. Problem though: On Iraq he would do what the president is doing? When will all Americans take this war seriously - including the president? Scrap the current ROE's. Dust off the bombers."

AliVeritas

#423; "... You can forget about Clinton being brought up too much, I guess Webb is there to lend 'credibility' to the situation and slide his Reagan wanted to cut the Navy meme. ... Funny how all the members of the Armed Services Comm. now say they tried and they failed. If they really want to see something, check the attendance and the briefings set up for them... that they didn't attend. ... They also will not mention the two year holdup on HR76 as backmail for their 'pet' projects. ... When will someone get a spine a craft legislation for the troops, VA and medical care alone? ... Do you know how many earmarks and special interest gimmes are on there? From levees to peanut industry... you name it. They dangle it to be knocked down and scream 'he' doesn't care about the troops cause he didn't sign it. ... Meanwhile... from the cave, the spineless representives on the hill are saying nothing and they should have ten bills on the floor as well (I know, time factor). I tell you what, the libs wouldn't get anything for their states until they passed ONLY the appropriations the troops need over there and here on a narrow bill. ... Those states who like to protest as tanks are shipped out, whose governors, representatives (who usually have hands in defense contracting and aerospace big time, see Murtha, Pelosi and others), would have a rude awakening re: funding for their states re: illegals or anything else. ... Time for W and the reps to put the hammer down. ... Even Imus didn't let Schumer get off: ... http://imusblog.com/senator-schumer-i-have-not-been-to-walter-reed-since-the-start-of-the-war/"

altura

#483; "You are so right about dems never considering long term consequences. I don't even want to think about Jimmy Carter and the Shah. It hurts my heart. The man should have to go around with a bell shouting, unclean, unclean. ... Instead he seems to have some respect among the media and the left. ... The libs pattern of jumping into some lame cause with both feet has gone on a long time. ... They never acknowledge the consequences or accept blame. ... LBJ's war on poverty: the cost to Black families is unfathomable and can never be reclaimed. ... Rachel Carson and her Silent Spring: libs flew to the rescue of the mosquito and hundreds of thousands died. They still won't acknowlege their role in this. ... And now they're all on this global warming farce. If anything at ALL is done there, we will pay for years, but they will be smug and happy. ... Well, I could go on ...." (Note: reply to rodguy911's post #164)
#485; "I found it very interesting that Chris Wallace admitted the reason he didn't respond to (was it DiFi or the other dolt senator from CA?) when she was all aflutter about the horror of Bush firing some federal prosecutors. All political she screamed. ... Anyway, the reason he said nothing about Clinton firing ALL of the federal prosecutors was that .... he didn't know. ... Keep those cards and letters coming, people. Occasionally it does some good. ... But, can one conclude that Chris is not as informed on politics as thousands of freepers? ... I conclude that very thing."
#490; "Sorry that you got the impression that Fred is not totally healthy. Maybe he needed the Law and Order makeup crew for his appearance. ... I really, really would like for Fred to run and be the perfect candidate. What a contrast with Hillary or Bama he would be! ... My one caveat is that he let the old spaceman John Glenn kinda run over him in those hearings he was chairman of. ... He looked like he was so disgusted by the nonsense flowing from Glenn and some others, he just couldn't take it. I wonder if that's why he opted out of the Senate after that. ... I understand his disgust and I feel his pain, but he will have to be strong and put up with it if he is President. ... Look at what Bush has had to put up with and retained his focus, goals and even his affability. ... That being said, I want Fred almost as much as Ken wants Laurie."
#599; "But Fred didn't go to England and rape anyone, did he? ... Oh, never mind, that was BC, he can do anything."
#664; "'He was hog-tied by John Glenn during the Senate Committee hearings on the Chinese money being used in the Clinton campaign. Fred was Chairman, and sounded good, but Glenn, as ranking Democrat, stifled any serious investigation or conclusion to what was a real illegality.' ... the above that you wrote is what my husband always brings up when I mention Fred Thompson. He was so disgusted that Fred could not handle Glenn. Does anyone else worry about this and does anyone have an idea of why Fred let it happen?" (Note: reply to maica's post #660)

anita

#10; "... Now, this Sunday's Media Nuggets ..." (Note: anita's Nuggets are early in the thread this week and the good news is it's a great list, but the bad news is she's under the weather - get well soon kid)

Arrowhead1952

#224; "... I watched Fred Thompson on Fox, and I really like him. I found this thread earlier today. This is rich. ... Bob Beckel: Fred Thompson run would be our worst nightmare"
#513; "'They are talking about the whole Walter Reed issue and focusing it on just well where it belongs -- on Building 18. Taslking about how the WAPO would have yelled and screamed if the government has invested into Walter Reed after it was announced it made the BRAC list. They are right on that, for sure.' ... I posted something on another thread about the BRAC list a few days ago. Years ago when Berstrom AFB in Austin was slated for closure, the Pentagon spent untold amount of money on the hospital, PX, commissary, base housing and the terminal. ... Most of the improvements were leveled when the city got the land for ABIA. Talk about gov waste. I don't see why there aren't provisions to stop these wasteful "improvements" when bases are slated for closure." (Note: reply to Laverne's post #458)

Bernard

#181; "'Poland and Solidarnosc' started the downfall of the Soviet Union.' ... There was a moral authority available for the Poles in the form of Pope John Paul II. Unfortunately, there appears to be no moral equivalent or moral authority in Islam to support a popular democracy movement in Iran or anywhere else in the Islam world."

BusterBear

#512; "'Waters: The Sunnis and Shi'ites were getting along before the US invasion.' ... I knew Waters was sort of dumb, but not this dumb. Guess that's why the Shi'ites were dancing and celebrating when Saddam was captured and when he was hanged. Oh, those crazy Shi'ites." (Note: reply to TomGuy's post #101)
#628; "'There are no Kurds nor oil in the former Yugoslavia.' ... That's a bit too complicated for poor ol' Joe. He just wants simple, two or three-syllable sound bites that can be comprehended by the average moron and make him sound as if he knows something about the situation (he thinks)." (Note: reply to MNJohnnie's post #406)
#676; "'Wallace and others...just read and feed off of others in the DBM. How lazy. Or do they just pick up the action lines that they want to run with and simply don't care about the facts?' ... Their primary concern is impressing their colleagues in the news rooms - that's the way to career advancement and Pulitzer prizes. Politically correct (i.e., liberal-slanted) news reporting is the way to go, not concern with the facts." (Note: reply to Bahbah's post #556)
#692; "'I would have to be naive to think that we are not supporting some sort of regime change within the country as well. Has to be going on at full speed.' ... There is a clandestine war going on, with bombings and assassinations of Iranian military brass and scientists, top brass defections to the West, etc. The policy is a combination of clandestine activities, financial sanctions, 'negotiations' backed up by pressure from Saudi Arabia (who can affect the Iranian economy by increasing oil production), etc." (Note: reply to rodguy911's post #681)

Caribou

#432; "... (Fred Thompson) has already faced Hillary during the Watergate years so he has known her for a number of years. Hope his FBI file is clean. If Newt doesn't run, I hope Fred does. Always liked him, as a Senator and an actor."

CFC__VRWC

#415; "'Even Bob Dole said today that he was reluctant to do this until Prs. Bush said that this was not just a commission to 'write a report in 90 days and get on TV''...but a commission to actually see what needs to be done, and authority to call for those changes.' ... Well, I hope Dole and these Iraq war vets are strong enough to keep this commission under control, because the only reason Donna Shalala is on it is to turn it into yet another partisan, blame-Bush-for-everything hatchet job like the 9/11 "Commission" and the Iraq "Study" Group, and then spend the entire campaign season making the media rounds and basking in the kudos showered on her by the DBM talking heads. ... And if Dole and Co. actually succeed in making this commission do what it's intended to do, Shalala will politicize it by walking away from it and accusing Dole of 'covering up' for the Administration, and the democrats will denounce it and conduct their own "investigation" (which they'll do anyway to cover their bets). ... And which version do you suppose the media will accept as the 'truth'?" (Note: reply to Txsleuth's post #349)
#462; "... Funny how those predicted killer hurricane seasons always seem to fall in election years, isn't it?"
#503; "'Donna Shalala started out well today.' ... They're smart enough to know they can't get away with blatantly politicizing this right out of the gate, that they need a few more DBM hatchet pieces and some "consciousness raising" by Code Pink and MoveOn before they go on the warpath. ... Besides, it's still too early for the story to have its maximum impact on the '08 elections, and of course ensuring that is the one primary goal of the democrats. But you can rest assured that one way or the other, the democrats will have their smear job report to wave around in the media during the heart of the campaign season. ... And the real losers will be the troops, used once again as cannon fodder in the Dims political war. The issue will be so thoroughly politicized that everyone on both sides will go to battle stations, and the real improvement needs of the military health care system will go unanswered while the fur flies in DC. Not to mention, the people in the military health care system who are doing their jobs and providing exemplary care will be unfairly smeared and tarnished, and many will leave in disgust, creating openings for the democrats to fill with loyal political hacks who may not know squat about providing good care, but do know how to salute and follow orders."
#543; "I've got to start taking a hard look at Fred Thompson - he's the one possible candidate I could get excited about if he chooses to run. I've been leaning (very reluctantly) toward Guiliani, mainly because there is no way that I would ever vote for John McCain, and frankly, Romney, Gingrich, Hunter and the rest have no chance at winning the nomination (or the election). ... But even my very reluctant lean toward Guiliani has always been tempered with the knowledge that it's still extremely early in the process and that there's a chance that someone better than Guiliani could come along. From what I've heard from Thompson so far, he could be that guy, if only he would run."
#735; "'Shalala, on the other hand, will be at the table representing AFSCME and the bureaucracy. She'll also be all about protecting the Clintonistas from any hint that this might have been a problem prior to 2000 or, perish the thought, could be the result of the slash and burn policies of the Clinton administration in treating the US Defense budget as their private piggy bank.' ... All true, but she'll also be there to make sure that, one way or another, this commission will be perverted into a weapon to be used against the Republicans in the upcoming elections, like the 9/11 "Commission" was. If she can't steamroll Dole and the Iraq veterans on the panel into making the commission report a political hatchet job against the Bush Administration, she'll walk away from it and claim the panel is trying to "whitewash" Bush and Rumsfeld, thereby discrediting it." (Note: reply to my post #728)

chiller

#426; "Indeed, Kopel was right on today. Also explained when the war on terror began 25 years ago, but that we didn't recognize it. Choose to acknowledge it would be more correct, but close enough Ted. ... Silence from Russert....."
#455; "I'm sure you saw, Rodguy, the story about Iran's faltering economy, rising gas prices, etc. because they've been unable to rebuild their oil production capabilities damaged 20 YEARS AGO ! They're the #2 producer in OPEC but still import 40% of their oil..... ....which made me think that damage to their nuclear program would set 'em back for a good long time. ... What they hell are they doing with their money...fighting proxy wars or something ?" (Note: reply to rodguy911's post #455)
#600; "Chrissy Mathews is salivating over Chuck Hagel's Pres. announcement when all hell will break loose within the Republican party over the war. ... LOL...that show is good for some comedy, if nothing else."

Chuck54

#295; "'..The appeals etc will probably keep Libby out of jail until then anyway.' ... I hope you're right about this but I have a sneaky suspicion, due to political pressure from the left, the sentencing will include the requirement of Libby to immediately begin serving his sentence. This would in effect "require" President Bush to put up or shut up. ... Just my weird way of thinking the Democrats are trying every devious way imaginable to make Pres Bush, and by association the Republicans look badly." (Note: reply to snugs post #156)
#475; "'What are the politicial advantages to pardoning Libby now?' ... One I know of. ... IF Libby serves even one hour behind bars this lifelong Conservative/Republican will forever abandon the party financially. I dare say there are thousands who feel the same. Probably hundreds and hundreds of thousands. ... Want to put the Democrats back in power for the next generation if not longer, toss Libby to the wolves."

Dionysius

#231; "Maxine Walters: Not your garden-variety imbecile, but, rather, a world class imbecile!"

duckln

#505; "W should go in attack mode. #1 pardon Libby. #2 Fire the special prosecutor. ... What's worst, getting fouled up in relentless cross examinations, and making statements that are cherry picked for a conviction. ... Or ... A power corrupted prosecutor, abusing his power, by singling out one citizen, just to make a mute academic point. There was no 'victim' in this case, and the whole conviction should be thrown out. ... A case of treason should be made against the Democrat Party, and their lackeys in this case. They have been in the bleachers rooting against America since W has been in office. This is just one more example. ... The judge should be impeached or disbarred, he should be de'fonged'. The jurist were pawns, did not do their job of protecting their peer against a run amoke system."

edpc

#169; "It's about time someone mentioned the fact the Clinton Administration fired over 90 US Attorneys. You won't hear that fact again in the MSM." (Note: in reference to reader mail to FNS correcting lies by Diane Feinstein on 3/4/07 that the removal of the 8 prosecutors was unprecedented - more posts by Laverne,#176, mathluv, #275, mtnwmn, #361)
#262; "Did anyone else notice (on MTP) Ambassador Khalilzad referred to his counterpart in the meetings as 'the Iranian'.....? ... They must have gotten along famously. I'm guessing we can expect great strides after these talks. ... /s"
#331; "... On Chrissy M's show, they're already assuming (Hillary's) won and wondering aloud what Bill's role will be. This early speculation and adoration reminds me so much of Dean 2004. Her phony Southern accent wasn't quite the Dean Scream, but it was the latest in many gaffes she'll have until next summer. I'm just going to sit back and watch while she unravels like an old Titleist."
#499; "'But, can one conclude that Chris is not as informed on politics as thousands of freepers?' ... I have concluded that many newspeople gather information and form opinions within the small circle of fellow newsies with which they associate. Any real stories needing investigation are farmed out to staffers who are seemingly more interested in making contacts and networking for career enhancement. Real fact checking and cross referencing of sources is mostly done in the blogosphere these days." (Note: reply to altura' post #485)

Fishtalk

#28; "... Got a whole lot, a WHOLE lot, going on in my life here as concerns Republicans and politics. Will give one quick one right now as I am going to do a Blog post about it all. .. But I had a meeting with the Sussex County Executive poobahs in the GOP re my "controversial" article I submitted for their newsletter (Which THEY asked me for!). They were very nice but it was same ole, same ole.... FOR THESE GOP WOMEN REJECTED IT!!! As follows: ... Promote Conservatism by Simply Being a Woman ..." (Note: article included in its entirety, along with the back story alluded to about the local Republican party)
#85; "Cry AB. Cry for what could be the Republican party and what they have become. ... Now they stand by and allow an innocent man, Libby, suffer through that joke of a Fitzgerald trial, all for the crime of being a Republican. ... I'm trying to re-gather my wits. ... Anyway, the local GOP Sussex county poohbah just stepped up to the post and I like him. At least for now. This coming Weds night the pubbies are having an open house. I've got a cadre of these ladies lined up and we're all going together to this thing. ... Because I am not alone, ladies and gems. I am not alone. ... Wish me luck with this local guy...the Sussex county GOP chairperson. He's a Blogger and I think he likes me. He's been working with the Delaware conservative blogger alliance, an organization I recently joined although, heh, there's only about five of us. ... I've not lost all hope but I'm definitely going to have to work around these nice blue-haired ladies. ... Oh....lots of FreeRepublic stuff coming out....heh. Seems some of our local GOP folks got kicked OFF of FreeRepublic. Yes, some good stories. Maybe later."
#102; "'The Sunnis and the Shias were getting along before we were there' says Maxine. ... THEY WERE NOT! ... Well let's just get on TV and lie. Saddam had the Sunnis in charge and the Shias were crushed. ... Dear Lord, somebody enlighten me....how is Maxine Waters an expert on foreign policy and conducting a war? I seem to have lost her credentials."
#209; "The very first thing Mort Kondrake said on the Brit show the night of the Libby verdict....'Well the Republicans went after Clinton for perjury...' ... Mort Kondrake! I thought he was on OUR side. ... Anyway, so this is the Dems' talking point? ... It's always ALL about Clintons. ... How about this Bush finally firing a few of those out-of-=control prosecutors and getting a load of crap from the powerful Dems? When Clinton fired NINTY THREE of them and the Repubs made not a peep? ... This is the problem folks. Oh I agree with you RG....which is why I'm organizing this thing in my county. ... I'm just one little guy out here in la-la land but I'm determined. If I gotta go and form my own political party, then so be it. Insert smile here."
#290; "'To compare the two cases is intellectually absurd.' ... May I softly suggest that President Clinton was also, duh, the PRESIDENT when he lied before a grand jury? ... Not that everything you said isn't true but the American public will surely understand that distinction between Libby and Clinton. ... Again, where are the REPUBLICANS over this Libby thing?" (Note: reply to MNJohnnie's post #284)

Graymatter

#481; "If Fred Thompson runs, we have one more chance of keeping a Republican in the White House. (If he doesn't, our chances are grim. A Dem spoiler like Nader who'd split the rat vote, that would do it for us. Not much else.) ... Look at what does it for American voters lately. Charisma, telegenic appearance, communication skills, name recognition. FT is no Adonis but he is very, very tall and physically impressive, and he definitely knows how to deliver lines. ... He could actually win. ... And aside from his involvement with CFR (McCain-Feingold), I've seen nothing discouraging about Fred. ... Ok, he's no Reagan, and "Fred Thompson" sounds awfully like an also-ran...but nobody's Reagan, even Reagan wasn't always the man we like to remember him being. ... We are going to need a good talker if Edwards gets the rat nomination, and I'm sure he will. ... Incidentally, when I first became aware of actor FT, I liked him immediately. Sort of a thinking man's Dub Taylor. A good ole boy with a brain. ... Now it appears he's on the right side of most issues. This could be a godsend. ... So as bitter as I am about CFR, and pessimistic about where we're going as a nation, Thompson looks better by the minute."

greyfoxx39

#291; "'It is a foregone conclusion that Libby will be pardoned by Bush. It is a matter of when, not if. ' ... I don't bank on "foregone conclusions" since Bush made the foregone conclusion that the Supreme Court would overturn McCain-Feingold, and i especially don't count on them with the way Bush has been caving in to the dems." (Note: reply to kabar's post #148)
#413; "'Please list for me three things Bush has "caved in to the dems" on. I seem to have missed them' ... 1. Allowing a special prosecutor to be appointed in the Plame case in response to demands by Schumer, et. al. ... SCHUMER ASKS MUELLER TO OPEN AN FBI INVESTIGATION INTO ILLEGAL LEAK OF CIA AGENT'S IDENTITY ... 2. Meekly accepting the onus of the VA hospital scandal instead of forcefully pointing out that this has been ongoing for decades. Appointing Dole and Shalala to look into the matter doesn't do it for me. ... 3. Allowing Sandy Berger to skate on treason, and then hanging Libby out to dry. Is the Justice Department supposed to be part of the Executive Branch? It damn sure was under Clinton-Reno. ... Post after post on this forum since 2001 has shown bafflement at Bush's ignoring of Clinton administration crimes. ... I am, by far, not the only "broken-glass-republican" of 2000 who is disheartened by Bush's meekness. Political expediency is one thing, but allowing this Libby farce to continue one more day, is in my opinion, beyond the pale."

KarlInOhio

#350; "... My problem with what (Ted Koppel) said is that the War on Terrorism has been going on for the past 24 years since Hezzbollah attacked the Marine barracks in Beirut. He seems to have forgotten the Iranian hostage crisis in 1979 which is when I mark the War's beginning. This was surprising because that was what brought Koppel and Nightline to the forefront."

ken5050

#307; "More importantly, (Maxine Waters') appearance today, in advance of the debate on Iraq this week on the HIll, shows just how badly fragmented the Dems are, and that Pelosi can't control the Out of Iraq caucus. Usually, appearances on the Sunday shows are carefully controlled by the Dem leadership, to make sure that the message gets out. However, the Dems have NO clear message on Iraq. It's going to be a circus, er.. zoo next week."
#317; "au contraire...a WH pardon for Libby is the worst possible scenario for Hillary. Look, assume that by next February she's wrapped up the nomination, or is close to doing so. Now, Bush pardons Libby, and the left/lib/MSM/blogosphere goes collectively apes**t...well, then, let's have the discussion of how the Clintons in 2000, sold pardons to convicted felons., like Marc Rich...including several who were "clients" of Hillary's brothers..the Rodham boys. It woun't be good for her.." (Note: reply to snugs's post #301)

lawdude

#297; "'Mort Kondrake! I thought he was on OUR side.' ... Mort is like a level headed Swede. He drools tobacco juice (blooming idiocy) out of both sides of his mouth. ... Nothing negative intended to my Swedish friends." (Note: reply to Fishtalk's post #209)

magellan

#509; "'Timmy plays a clip of one Sunni in Iraq saying that the Americans are the problem and have brought civil war and assassinations and says 'that is very telling, isn't it.' ... How intensely I dislike Timmy. Carrying water for Murtha. ... Carrying the water for Murtha? That comment is carrying the water for the architects and supporters of the Sunni insurgency, such as Abu Omar al-Baghdadi. ... I guess Timmy is Al-Qaeda Iraq's new #1." (Note: reply to Bahbah's post #55)
#540; "I really wish Thompson had run for Governor of Tennessee in 2002 rather than back to Hollywood. ... I am not a fan of career politicians, but historically, Governors are more likely to win the Presidency. ... However, Thompson seems to have a presence, call it gravitas, if you wish, which may make up for a lack of executive experience. ... And his acting skills, combined with his history as a federal prosecutor could make him devastating to his opponents in any debate."

maica

#88; "Maxine Waters has gone to Nancy Pelosi's plastic surgeon. Her face is smootha as glass."
#574; "Fred has one 'problem' that the demedia will love. ... Deferrments during the Sixties --- ... From his Senate bio ... graduated from Memphis State University 1964; received J.D. degree from Vanderbilt University 1967; admitted to the Tennessee bar in 1967 and commenced the practice of law; assistant U.S. attorney 1969-1972;"
#660; "... Perhaps Fred Thompson's) acting skills are better than his political skills. He was hog-tied by John Glenn during the Senate Committee hearings on the Chinese money being used in the Clinton campaign. ... Fred was Chairman, and sounded good, but Glenn, as ranking Democrat, stifled any serious investigation or conclusion to what was a real illegality."
#673; "'He was so disgusted that Fred could not handle Glenn.' ... So was I. ... Perhaps that hearing was the beginning of the end of our hopes for pinning anything criminal on Clinton. Perhaps it was because the demeanor of Fred Thompson and our expectations of what a Committee Chairman could do were demonstrated to be so inadequate. ... Perhaps, it was because Glenn did it for a ride in a space ship, and not for standing on any principle, that left such a lasting memory." (Note: reply to altura's Post #664)
#736; "... So was I going to watch Fred Thompson. When I surfed away from FNS I landed on a local baseball channel which was replaying the night that Cal Ripken broke Lou Gehrig's record. What a thrilling night. The O's fans gave him a 22 minute standing ovation! ... Watching Cal reminded me of the president's T-ball games on the South Lawn, and how he had Cal Ripken as "Commissioner" of the White House 'league.' ... That memory made me sad and angry all over again at our despicable media - the only people who saw Cal at the White House were the people on the lawn, the photographers who were there and the freepers who look at the Dose! ... Everyone in America should have been made aware of the T-ball at the White House ... and they would have been informed if the president to host it was a democrat!"
#739; "From a quick google: Of course the top link goes to a New York Times article. Basically John Glenn played defense for the Clintons, not agreeing to subpoenas and witnesses, using the tried and true "move along, nothing to see here" attitude. As I recall, he played Thompson for a sucker almost in a Lucy and the football pattern. The hearings were live on cspan and were infuriating to watch. ... Chairman Offers Defense of Senate Hearings ... July 14, 1997, Monday ... By LIZETTE ALVAREZ (NYT); National Desk ... Late Edition - Final, Section B, Page 8, Column 1, 1154 words ... DISPLAYING ABSTRACT - Sen Fred Thompson, head of committee holding hearings on campaign finance abuses, stands by his opening statement that China had tried to influence last year's elections; Ty Cobb, lawyer for Democratic fund-raiser John Huang, says his client may have violated some 'complicated' campaign finance laws; Sen John Glenn says he has access to same classified documents as Thompson, but has come to less certain conclusion about China"

mathluv

#275; "... Chris Wallace saying that 'they' did not know about it does not speak well for their 'journalistic' abilities." (Note: in reference to reader mail to FNS correcting lies by Diane Feinstein on 3/4/07 that the removal of the 8 prosecutors was unprecedented - more posts by Laverne,#176, mtnwmn, #361, edpc, #169)
#542; "I think that only FReepers seem to remember the firing of the US attorneys by the toon. I was amazed that Wallace would say they did not know about it until a viewer pointed it out. To me, that says they aren't much in the way of being 'real' journalists."

McGavin999

#250; "Bahbah, I think Libby ought to go for another round because if he is aquitted, the cloud is completely removed from his head. Not only that, but if he is acquitted, he can go after the government to pay his legal expenses. If he's pardoned, that will always hang over his head. ... He should only be pardoned if they won't give him a second trial or the appeal court refuses to look at it."

Morgan in Denver

#228; "Maxine Waters is simply a racist. She's always been that way and she is a disgrace as a US Representative."
#254; "Benjamin Netanyaho (sp?) outlined it on Friday. He claims economic sanctions, IF applied well by stopping the funding Iran is getting now could very well work to overthrow the current government."
#269; "... I have NO problem with Maxine Waters being the face of the Democrat party today."
#398; "The argument is nothing is off the table for what to do with Iran. It's just the methods need to reflect reality and what we can do today. Supporting dissidents, stopping the funding and galvanizing other countries could work. Might not but the point is the automatic response of bomb them should not be an initial response."
#442; "Clinton fired all the US Attorney's. At the time, many of us on FR believed he did that to eliminate Mary Jo White and the investigations going on in Arkansas into Whitewater and other Clinton problems. In hind sight, that has never been disproved."
#461; "... It never ceases to amaze me how Democrats can cause problems, then try to blame Republicans or anyone else they can blame to avoid taking responsibility for their actions."
#530; "... What Bush should really do is pardon Libby AND the two border guards in prison, fire the prosecutors, rearrest Sandy Berger, indict Rep. Jefferson now, begin a massive investigation into the Sen. Reid land deal and the influence peddling of Rep. Murtha and Nancy Pelosi. IF Bush were to actively begin a half dozen or more actions, the Democrats would not know which to complain over the most. ... Not my idea, this comes from what good old Bill Clinton did over and over and never paid a price for his actions."
#568; "This is exactly why I keep saying to hold our fire and not get behind or in front of the candidates. This whole election campaign will be very different a year from now than today and it does not help us to jump to one candidate or another too soon. ... As for Thompson, I like him too but I am content to wait and see what happens, just as he suggested. Fred Thompson knows this is too early and he's sitting back to see what happens. We Freepers need to do the same thing. ... Notice too, how many potential nominees that were all put out here on FR are absent today?"

mountainfolk

#610; "I was alerted to watch Fred Thompson's appearance on FOX by a conservative Republican in another time zone who likes Fred anyway and was more than excited about the possibility of him running for President. I was impressed with Fred's responses to Chris Wallace's questions and I will be interested in learning more about him. I think there is merit in his decision to wait awhile before making his decision official. For one thing, which I will welcome at a personal level, is that all of the vitriol that has been spewed on this particular forum about any and all candidates so far, has lost the impact it started with and whatever of the same is used to pound Thompson with will largely be bypassed for consideration of his substance."

mtnwmn

#361; "You noticed that he 'claimed' they didn't know??!!" (Note: in reference to reader mail to FNS correcting lies by Diane Feinstein on 3/4/07 that the removal of the 8 prosecutors was unprecedented - more posts by Laverne,#176, mathluv, #275, edpc, #169)

NautiNurse

#84; "'I doubt he'll announce...but we should get a good sense of his intentions at the very least:)' ... He provided a great big definite maybe..." (Note: reply to SE Mom's post #19)
#163; "'The only good reason to pardon Libby now is to save him the enormous legal costs of filing an appeal. Otherwise, a pardon now would be a negative politically.' ... I tend to disagree with you. There is a significant personal cost to Libby and his family. This conviction was a political witch hunt."
#304; "'The media would twist it though' ... I don't believe a man and his family should be left twisting in the wind from a witch hunt simply because the MSM gets their kicks from it." (Note: reply to snugs post #296)

Night Hides Not

#158; "Sorry for not responding earlier, AB. I was over on my alumni blog, driving a few more liberals up the wall. ... Imus Grills Schumer for Not Visiting Walter Reed ... Tally ho!" (Note: link to FR thread in response to Alas Babylon!'s post #36)

PerConPat

#608; "... Any perceived weakness in a candidate will certainly be seized upon by the opposition, from within or without of his/her party. But, IMHO, the country has previously decided the issue of the "draft dodger" accusation's efficacy in the Bubba era. I don't think it will scour with regard to Giuliani or Thompson. ... The more Conservative, yet still pragmatic, elements of the Pub party are desperately seeking the anti-Rudy. Fred has, at this time, the corner on that market; and he knows it. His appearance today on FNS is proof that a serious contest is underway for the heart and soul for the GOP. While still supporting Hunter, I am willing to give Thompson every consideration if he should declare for the nomination."

Racehorse

#315; "'It's easy to like a lot about Fred.' ... I like this, from January: ... 'Last week I said that it seemed to me that we ought to support the plan for the additional troops (which, incidentally, would bring the troops up to a number that is still less than the number of troops we have had there in the past) because the consequences of an American defeat in Iraq are so great. Understandably people have strong feelings on both sides of this debate. I read this week in The Economist magazine, which openly dislikes President Bush, that they agree with the president’s plan as our last best chance to prevail there. But I can see the arguments for the other side. I can even understand a vote to cut off funds for the war effort if one believes that we have clearly already lost the war and is prepared to accept the consequences of that loss. What I can’t see is this nonbinding resolution of opposition. Is it really in our country’s best interest to signal to the enemy that they probably only have to wait us out a little longer because congressional determination to defeat them is crumbling? Doesn’t such a resolution further diminish our chances for success at the very time our soldiers are preparing to go into battle? And finally, regardless of our politics is this the time to announce to the world that our president is 'on his own'?' Stomachless Senate, 9 January 2007 Radio Commentary ... A genuine, determined will to win is my minimum requirement."

Right_in_Virginia

#86; "General Maxine Waters is explaining why and when US Soldiers should leave Iraq."
#100; "Is anyone listening to this woman? Waters is as dumb as a brick. ... Seriously, the brick may be smarter."

SE Mom

#39; "Fred is not ruling out a run...he is leaving the door open."
#41; "Thompson 'Roe v Wade is bad law and bad science'...'I'm for rights of everyone, marriage is between a man and woman ..we don't need the Supreme Court making social policy'."

sgtyork

#752; "Dont forget that Building 18 was leased and is not on WRAMC proper. Wartime needs result in expansion which was handled to the low standards of the bureaucracy. I was a patient there in the 80's and it wasn't a great organization. Bethesda was much better.... "

shrinkermd

#185; "I only watched Fox News Sunday. ... Fred Thompson hit the ball out of the park. His answers were direct and congruent with his previous positions and where he didn't know, he so indicated. One could scarcely ask for more. ... I do note two things. ... First, he seemed tense and reluctant for a professional actor; I imagine because he wasn't acting. Still, he was not altogether his old, genial self. ... Second, perhaps it is his lack of hair but he seemed "unhealthy" in some ineffable way. Practicing medicine for 40+ years sometimes makes for good hunches but also equally so for bad ones. I am comparing him to my last TV experience with him which must be several years ago. ... I wouldn't say anything about this but does anyone know anything about his recent health history? ... As far as pardoning Libby, I agree with Krstol. This simply must be done and done quickly. When your opponents are gamey and playing 'gotcha' games sometimes it is best to give them a real reason to say "gotcha." In this case, pardoning Libby would focus a minor issue to several weeks. Of course, we would need Libby to deny up and down that he obstructed justice, etc, etc."

snugs

#253; "IMHO politically I do not think a pardon would be expedient until after the 2008 elections as this may not play favorably with the GOP think how the media would report it. ... So I would fully expect if the President is going to pardon Libby it will be after the 2008 election cycle or right at the end of his Presidency. The appeals etc will probably keep Libby out of jail until then anyway."
#267; "I was pleased and the cynic in (me was) surprised how far the VP statement re Libby went. ... 'I am very disappointed with the verdict. I am saddened for Scooter and his family. As I have said before, Scooter has served our nation tirelessly and with great distinction through many years of public service. ... Since his legal team has announced that he is seeking a new trial and, if necessary, pursuing an appeal, I plan to have no further comment on the merits of this matter until these proceedings are concluded.'"
#301; "Unfortunately you may well be right and the GOP may feel that a Presidential pardon will not play well for 2008 and will probably advise against it leaving the President tore between loyalty to an ex White House member of staff and his party." (Note: reply to Chuck54's post #295)
#309; "It all comes down to politics which is hard dirty game and Libby knew this all to well when he was appointed as the VP's chief of staff. ... However loyal the White House are, can or should be to Libby they also have 2008 elections to think of and the Republican Party will not want anything that a liberal media can use against any Republican. In the MSM a Republican is a Republican." (Note: reply to Chuck54's post #304)
#597; "Through work I know several Iranians and I am certain the way they conduct business they are no supporters of the current regime. My most honest and respectful agent is my Iran agent. We are on first name terms and since I am a women I am certain that he does not hold the extreme views of the Iranian government or he would not treat me as he does."

STARWISE

#276; "OKAY!! I'm definitely a bigger FREDHEAD. Yes!! ... I wish he'd have been more decisive today .. I'd be SO happy to see him get in, but I'll take his cautionary comments now... he closed NO doors. ... I liked every single answer he had. ... And, I think he's right about the times being so different today. There's still time to scan the horizon ... if he announced in May or August, overnight the groundswell would explode, with the 24 hr news cycle and internet. ... The $$ and staffs that are being committed now may be a large issue, I don't know about that .. but I AM surprised that he didn't use his "young family" as a reason for NOT considering it. ... If that was at play at all with his young wife and kidlets, I believe he would've definitely announced it and closed that door decisively. ... WOO HOO! ... Draft Fred Thompson ... <SNIP image of 'Draft Fred' bumper sticker SNIP> ... PS ... Maxine's *definitely* had serious cosmetic work done. If only she'd just shut up or get a voice transplant. EUUUWWW .... whattahag."
#384; "As requested, I'm re-posting this from yesterday about the Libby trial ... First class recounting of the TRUTH! Thanks, sleuthie, and thanks for highlighting this piece ... " (Note: lengthy and excellent repost from the preview thread with lots of first class information (with links) about the Libby trial. Please read it all. I'm proud that one small part of it is something I found in setting up the preview, but there's ton's more. This post is exactly why I do the preview)
#523; "'NO ONE MENTIONED RUSSERT's FALSE AFFIDAVIT. Maybe I'm making too much of it.' ... Fred Thompson sure heavily alluded to it .. I wish he'd mentioned bigheadtim by name, but the message was there. Fred's cool .. he's being very savvy and not inflicting any wounds ... yet. ... Run, Fred, Run!" (Note: reply to Laverne's post #145)

StoneWall Brigade

#345; "I hope Some House Republicans will confront the speaker for her reckless comments on the war i get tired of hearing her press conference's going UN noticed other then maybe talk radio"

Sunnyflorida

#117; "Fred Thompson is totally throwing Wallace off his game. He is a actually answering the questions. Wallace is not used to this. Normally he asks a question and the interviewee just rambles on whatever topic they want (especially if they are a lib (i.e. McCain))"
#256; "I personally believe a lot of how (Juan) behaves on FNS it all an act to either shock or gain viewers who love the exchange between him and Brit and Kristol. ... When you see him on other shows he is much more sensible and although his views are not mine he is not a loony leftie apart from on FNS."

syriacus

#586; "'The guest (whose name I don't know) said something about Thompson's height (I gather he is quite tall, he said he is 6'6") and 'looks' Presidential.' ... He's got a calm, deep voice, and he can seem relaxed as he puts an expression of , "I've got your number," on his face. ... Those are assets when dealing with the Democrats, who like to provoke their opponents." (Note: reply to Laverne's post #44)
#722; "'some good stuff RE: the Clintons' ... That's a nicely written summary. It would be a great introduction to Clintonian behavior in a future history book for high school students." (Note: reply to Txsleuth's post #697)

tiredoflaundry

#108; "Good golly, according to Maxine, we are not even looking for UBL!"

TomGuy

#46; "FNS ... Oh shock!!! ... Thompson used the un-PC "illegal aliens"! ... MSM and Libs will go into meltdown mode."
#91; "FNS ... Wallace asks Walters whether she "is one of those idiot liberals"..... LOL"
#101; "FNS ... Waters: The Sunnis and Shi'ites were getting along before the US invasion. ... [duh!!!!! Yeh, because Saddam was beheading and shredding the opposition. Congresswoman has no idea what Iraq WAS like.]"

wagglebee

#726; "Here's a partial transcript of the Thompson interview. ..."
#733; "I think that ultimately the GOP nominee will have the necessary support and it won't be Rudy because he will not survive the nomination process. And I am becoming more convinced every day that either Algore or Edwards will be the 'Rat nominee and the running mate will either be Edwards (if Algore is the nominee) or Richardson. The 'Rats are terrified of Hillary being the nominee and Obama is plummeting as fast as he rose."

WileyPink

#544; "I listened to Fred Thompson and felt like I was listening to a wise 66 year old uncle on a Sunday afternoon sitting on the front porch. I WILL support this man for president. I even liked the answer he gave for campaign finance reform (even though I disagree with McCain/Fiengold.) I'm a true conservative, not a hyphenated conservative. I like Mr. Thompson. ..."