Posted on 05/05/2007 7:38:33 AM PDT by Neville72
Thompson evokes Reagan legacy in speech
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. - Evoking the legacy of Ronald Reagan, potential presidential candidate Fred Thompson told fellow Republicans that smaller government and lower taxes are the way to a prosperous future.
The former Tennessee senator and "Law & Order" star spoke for about 35 minutes Friday night to the Lincoln Club of Orange County, sketching a broad agenda that hewed to Reaganesque themes a strong military, a limited federal government and robust free markets.
Thompson also warned that people in the United States must be prepared to sacrifice in a world threatened by terrorism and hostile governments.
"Every generation has made sure that it did its part to make sure that it did endure, with the sacrifices they made. And now it's our turn," Thompson said.
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Wrong Thompson
WRONG THOMPSON......Ol’ Tommy T. ain’t got a a snowballs chance, even in Wishconson.
Our current president who accomplished some good conservative things, also mixed in some liberal things.
“LMAO
Mitt did gain momentum, won the Drudge poll yesterday, also Fred-fan Peggy Noonan even admitted Mitt won the debate in her recent column.
I believe Fred may be our only hope for an urbane-country natural, but why isn’t he running if he’s as solid as you say?
The real question is why are all these yukapuks running so early?
Add me to the list of FredHeads.
Oh! LOL! I’m glad to hear it.
If you are interested why don’t you read one of the 100+ articles about Fred on FR? There are several that address why he hasn’t declared yet.
He can’t declare until the last episode of L and O airs.
Rudyista talking points:
1) Fred isn’t running.
2) Fred is just McCain’s stalking horse
3) Fred is too old
4) Fred is lazy
5) Fred doesn’t have the fire in the belly
6) We need to nominate someone who can win the general election - only Rudy can do that
7) Fred is a Southerner. (This is a new one!)
8) Fred used to date a lot
9) Fred’s wife is too young
10)Fred’s just an actor
11)Fred has cancer
12)Fred is boring
13)Fred is really pro-choice (despite his perfect voting record)
14)Fred is for illegal immigration (despite his perfect voting record)
Did I miss any? Rudy fans - just pull one from this list and pile on to every Fred thread. Thanks for playing.
Thank you for the post. I am so sick of FReepers whining about “When will Fred announce” or “Where does he stand on the issues?” FRICKING READ THE THREADS PEOPLE!
A new FRedHead! Woo hoo! :)
I am proud to call myself a FRedHead....lol
Fred is a true conservative and the only possible person “in the race” who can whoop any democrat they throw at him. I think he’s the man who can bring back conservative values that the party is sorely missing.
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