Posted on 06/26/2007 3:41:27 PM PDT by Rick_Michael
He’s busy fixing his hair....give him another ten runs to actually get the primary win.
Well, that's kind of vague.
I'd rather see some kind of measurable target he's shooting for.
OK...that gives an idea of a possible goal.
However, I still don't have an idea of what he wants to do about it exactly.
And what does he want to do about those exactly?
I mean...I've heard vague talk. But not much real direction as of yet.
Thanks for the response but this is not an answer to my question.
There are about 30 specific articles by Fred Thompson on these very issues available here on F.R. Nitty-gritty specific things, like on Roe v. Wade to the vampire bill. Probably more specific policy statements than any given candidate.
Just click on the keyword “Fred” and scroll down.
As a not-yet-announced candidate, Fred's "direction" would of necessity be vague at this point. One thing we know - it won't be the same direction as Rudy.
Fred's no rookie; he knows what people will be expecting of him. Let's wait for a while and see what unfolds.
I’m shocked MCamnesty got 11%!
Well, perhaps I could offer a paraphrase of Fred's command about his Senate record, to the effect that sometimes stopping bad legislation is as important as 'doing' anything else.
While I'll readily admit that there are some things a President must actually do (e.g. leading the military as Commander in Chief), in many regards I think the nation would be served better be a robot that would simply stamp "VETO" on anything put before it, than by most of the current contendors.
Right...but his main priorities?
I mean someone above said the WOT, economy, etc.
OK...these are good larger-picture things to emphasize. But what does he want to DO about them?
Well, at least we know Rudy's MAIN priority is the WOT. He speaks about it more than any other issue.
Not to say I'm voting for Rudy...but he outlines his priorities better than I've seen Fred do.
“I’m shocked MCamnesty got 11%!”
But he said he’ll come-back....lol.
Yeah right!?
He’s been in the race longer. Patiences....you’ll have all your answers.
We all await that.
I'm not a believer in that.
I liked the funding for the troops that was recently signed, despite the Dems attempt to not get that bill passed.
I'd rather have a leader than a robot.
As I note when I see this complaint about any candidate, what do you want? A Five Year Plan?
There are detailed statements from about 2 years worth of the “Fred Thompson Report” posted here containing specific issues and topics. Here’s the list:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/search?m=all;o=time;s=fred%20thompson%20report
That’s more specificity than you’d get from any other candidate.
His main priorities appear to be reducing entitlements, government and taxes, along with solving the Iraq mess and securing the border.
I really believe Fred is in this race for all of the right reasons. I think we will see more and more of what he is about after he announces. Go Fred!
True, but Fred had been in public service for years.
We should know some of his reasons for being by this time.
Patience? I've got plenty. I'm not jumping the gun. I won't decide who I vote for until May or so of 08.
Until Fred declares he doesn’t have to position himself on any issues. Now the big challenge in 2008 is the Electoral Map with Ohio trending left and no where to make up for it. Can Fred outpoll Skankles in Ohio? If not, what states can he bring over? He may make California closer, but not enough IMO. We are on our heels in this one. We can hold the South, but we need to get either Ohio, Michigan, or Pennsylvania.
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