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The Fred Thompson Boomlet
RedState.com ^ | April 2, 2007 | Adam C

Posted on 04/03/2007 3:40:20 AM PDT by Josh Painter

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To: cva66snipe

Excellent defense of Ron Paul.


141 posted on 04/03/2007 7:39:01 PM PDT by Nephi (Open borders is the flip side of the free trade coin. It's time for Protectionism.)
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To: cookcounty
And as for T-T-Tom T-T-Tanc-c-credo, if a guy can't stand up in front of the camera and speak clearly, you're demented if you think he can win.

What good do you expect to come from attacking a fellow freeper personally just because you disagree with him? If you had paid attention during the (R)nold campaign for governor, by supporting McClintock, conservatives forced (R)nold further to the right. If Californians had followed your strategy, (R)nold wouldn't have needed to wait until his second term to become the liberal we all knew he was. Giving Tancredo support now, will force the rest of the field to address the illegal immigration. So, unless you're one of those globalist-free-traitor-open-border types, that's a good thing.

142 posted on 04/03/2007 7:52:20 PM PDT by Nephi (Open borders is the flip side of the free trade coin. It's time for Protectionism.)
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To: MamaTexan
The main reason so many FReepers badmouth Ron Paul is because their Constitutional comprehension is practically nonexistent.

I have seen little evidence to back that up, although I have also seen little evidence to disprove that theory.

143 posted on 04/03/2007 10:00:29 PM PDT by The_Eaglet
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To: Sturm Ruger; kevkrom; OrthodoxPresbyterian
Regarding #2: I agree that "“2) favors the McCain-Feingold bipartisan ‘Campaign Finance Reform’ act”" should have been "“2) favored the McCain-Feingold bipartisan ‘Campaign Finance Reform’ act” given that he vote for it and has since changed is position.

Regarding #3 I humbly accept your correction, though it is still noteworthy that Thompson voted against removing Clinton from office on the basis of perjury.

I still do not see this as a conservative record.

144 posted on 04/03/2007 10:13:43 PM PDT by The_Eaglet
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To: OrthodoxPresbyterian
Why would Ron Paul, a Constitutionalist Patriot, vote in favor of Military and Financial support to a Terrorist-dominated Foreign Government? That would violate the Principles laid down by the 2002 State of the Union Address.

The fact is, RON PAUL is the ONLY 100% Anti-Terrorist candidate in the entire GOP field -- for he is is the ONLY Republican candidate calling for an immediate END to all Military and Financial support for the criminal Islamic Terrorist thug-regime of Iraq.

Thanks for these important clarifications.

145 posted on 04/03/2007 10:17:50 PM PDT by The_Eaglet
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To: Nephi
Except that he voted for McCain/Feingold and is open borders.

He voted for it thinking it would get the big UNACCOUTABLE money out of politics. He's already said that it's not working as it was supposed to work, and that he wants to see it changed. As far as the borders go, I believe I read that he wants to tighten them to reduce the number of illegals coming in. Apparently he was talking about it when he was on the Paul Harvey show.

146 posted on 04/03/2007 10:23:16 PM PDT by SuziQ
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To: OrthodoxPresbyterian
I already stated my opinion, that it is no longer correct to define Fred Thompson's position as "Pro-Choice" -- I don't think that's accurate or fair given his current stance. But it's re-writing history to say that he was always "Pro-Life".

Where did Thompson say that he is pro-life and not pro-choice with exceptions?

147 posted on 04/03/2007 11:08:19 PM PDT by The_Eaglet
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To: The_Eaglet

Fred was a good lawyer and is a good actor. That’s where he needs to stay IMO.

I agree.

I agree too.


148 posted on 04/03/2007 11:18:56 PM PDT by Gracey
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To: Tatze
Now, I don’t know from “Tatze” whether I am responding to male or female, but . . .

Actually, the MODESTY of a burkha would be better than the flaunting of the flesh that Mrs. Thompson shows off. The burkha, though, represents other things just as wicked as nakedness, so no, no burkha. But if you were not so interested in looking at the flesh of other men’s wives (or not so approving of nakedness in public), my wife and daughters could introduce to you some kinds of women’s clothing that is modest and respectable, as well as attractive. The women folks in our household are approached by people in public ( in the grocer’s, in the bank, etc.) on a regular basis wanting to know where they buy their clothes. Our ladies make almost all of their own. They don’t look like Muslim women, or even like Amish or Mennonites. But our daughters wear clothes that have a way of saying to males that some godly standards are kept. Their modest but not unattractive clothing tends to ward off those who who have no moral standards. And their clothes do have a way of saying, “Want to meet me? Talk to my father first.”

Now I know that I have most likely already disgusted you. Doesn't’t matter. We know how to provide practical moral protection for our children.

I do not know Mrs. Thompson, and I do not presume to know her moral proclivities. But I would say that the woman described in Proverbs chapter 7, vv. 5 through 27 was probably dressed more modestly on the street at the time than Mrs. Thompson was dressed when those photos were taken. I believe it shows a great lack in discernment and understanding.

149 posted on 04/04/2007 8:45:10 AM PDT by John Leland 1789
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To: wallcrawlr
“he has an obvious fascination with the 18th century

he must like his women the traditional way.

ya know...barefoot, pregnant and with no voting rights

ahhhh...the good ol’ days”

Well, my wife and four daughters don’t have to go barefoot, but my wife has had seven children, which did require some pregnancy, yes.

And we are very proud of the children.

My wife has not worked outside of our home in near 32 years of marriage. We serve in the Christian ministry together.

Our kid’s don’t tend toward moral problems. We have two married - four grandchildren.

We don’t have to long for the good ol’ days. We have good days now in our home with hard-studying children who love to be home with Mom and Dad rather than running the streets making us wonder where they are. They love singing together and playing all kinds of musical instruments.

Most people who live around us respect us and run to our aid as neighbors, as we try to do for them, regardless of their persuasions, or even their public demeanor. When our neighbors are in the hospital or . . . jail, they often call us first, and we try to be the first ones there if needed.

Now, what kind of days is it that you said you want to live in ???

150 posted on 04/04/2007 8:57:24 AM PDT by John Leland 1789
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To: John Leland 1789
Now, what kind of days is it that you said you want to live in ???

ya know....the ones where people arent all judgemental prudes

151 posted on 04/04/2007 11:02:29 AM PDT by wallcrawlr
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To: wallcrawlr

“Now, what kind of days is it that you said you want to live in ??? “


“ya know....the ones where people arent all judgemental prudes “


Then you’ve got to get into a warp where you don’t exist.


152 posted on 04/04/2007 11:07:36 AM PDT by John Leland 1789
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To: HostileTerritory
"He looks awful and the woman next to him, well..."

Anyone can have a unflattering photo, even me! LOL

How's this one?



:O)

P


153 posted on 04/04/2007 11:27:35 AM PDT by papasmurf (Join Team 36120 Free Republic Folders. Folding@Home Enter Name:FRpapasmurf)
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To: OrthodoxPresbyterian
"...Not so, National Right to Life executive co-director Darla St. Martin just told me.

St. Martin said that she went down to Tennessee in 1994 to speak with Thompson personally when he first ran for Senate, and that she determined he was against abortion.

"I interviewed him and on all of the questions I asked him, he opposed abortion," St. Martin said. She told me that the group went on to support him in that election, and his record reinforced for her that their determination was correct.

"He has a consistent voting record that is pro-life," she said."

"Now, let's be clear, Thompson voting record is good, but Thompson's early views on abortion are confusion. If you pick up the 1994 post-election edition of National Right to Life news, you'll see a list of pro-life Senators elected in the class of '94. Thomspon was on the list, with a cross by it.

The cross stood for Thompson's support for legal 1st Trimester abortion. He was generally pro-life, but supported abortion during the 1st trimester."

"Certainly, this is better than Mitt Romney, who was pro-choice when he ran in 2002 and not just on 1st Trimester Abortions. In addition, Thompson has been consistent in his view of Roe."

Full Story at Adam's Blog


There are many other citations on the web that prove that the claim of Fred's being Pro-Choice is false.

:O)

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154 posted on 04/04/2007 11:41:42 AM PDT by papasmurf (Join Team 36120 Free Republic Folders. Folding@Home Enter Name:FRpapasmurf)
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To: papasmurf

That’s some grin Fred is sporting there. I Wonder why?


155 posted on 04/04/2007 1:00:52 PM PDT by AFreeBird (This space for rent. Inquire within)
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To: free_life
I care about if he is "real" or not. She looks real too!
156 posted on 04/04/2007 1:16:17 PM PDT by School of Rational Thought (27 B stroke 6 required)
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To: papasmurf

Should have Kelsy Grammar stand in for photo ops.


157 posted on 04/04/2007 1:17:40 PM PDT by School of Rational Thought (27 B stroke 6 required)
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To: School of Rational Thought
I have a feeling if Fred runs we'll be seeing and hearing a lot from Kelsey.
158 posted on 04/04/2007 1:31:30 PM PDT by papasmurf (Join Team 36120 Free Republic Folders. Folding@Home Enter Name:FRpapasmurf)
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To: The_Eaglet; Hostage; Politicalmom; George W. Bush
Where did Thompson say that he is pro-life and not pro-choice with exceptions? ~~ The_Eaglet

FOX News Interview, 3-11-2007.

Eaglet, as you know, I go Hell-Bent-for-Leather against the GOP Establishmentarians whenever they try to employ Half-Truths and Deceit against our favored Candidate, the Honorable Congressman Ron Paul.

That being said, in the spirit of Argumentative Charity, I am honor-bound to also give Credit where it is due.

Since I am determined to oppose the GOP Establishmentarians whenever they try to employ Half-Truths and Deceit against Ron Paul, I believe that I must extend the same Christian Charity to Fred Thompson... unless and until he proves otherwise.

In the meantime, Thompson's pseudo-candidacy is hurting the "annointed front-runners"... and as Ron Paul is currently running 4th behind the Front-Runners, that may well be to our benefit.

Don't fear the Fred. If he actually does run, Ron Paul will still continue to gain strength from "your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free." And if he doesn't run... why, that's even better. Fred is damaging the 3 Front-Runners in a race where Ron Paul is already running 4th.

Don't fear the Fred. He may well be our Icebreaker.

Best, OP

159 posted on 04/05/2007 5:22:21 AM PDT by OrthodoxPresbyterian (Please Ping or FReepMail me to be added to the Great Ron Paul Ping List)
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To: John Leland 1789; The_Eaglet; George W. Bush
We don’t have to long for the good ol’ days. We have good days now in our home with hard-studying children who love to be home with Mom and Dad rather than running the streets making us wonder where they are. They love singing together and playing all kinds of musical instruments.

Please let me know if you'd like to join the Great Ron Paul Ping List (GRPPL) on Free Republic. (Ping or FReepMail me to be added to the GRPPL list)

I've been talking to the Ron Paul Campaign, trying to convince them to seek out the endorsement of Mike Farris and his 300,000 Home-Schooling families... and the impression that I have gotten is that they are trying to run a straightforward "GOP Registered Voter" Campaign.

That's all well and good, I suppose... but my perspective is this: Not that many Registered GOP Voters actually Vote in the PRIMARIES.

If we can get ALL the Home-Schoolers, ALL the Gun-Rights defenders, ALL the radical Operation-Rescue Pro-Lifers (like myself), ALL the Constitutionalists and disaffected "Old Right" to vote en masse for Ron Paul -- we could win this thing in a walk.

It's actually possible. It's actually do-able.

We MUST hang together... or we shall surely all hang separately.

Best, OP

160 posted on 04/05/2007 5:43:19 AM PDT by OrthodoxPresbyterian (Please Ping or FReepMail me to be added to the Great Ron Paul Ping List)
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