The "Evolving" Fred Thompson Saga

CBN ^ | 7/19/07 | David Brody

[Albion Wilde]

I was pro-choice till about 1995.....things happen....eyes and ears open to Truth., at least to those who are open to it.

Amen to that. It's why Jesus came, or so he said at his trial before Pilate.

[Kimberly GG]

“You’re not doing Hunter any favours by mischaracterizing Thompson.”

She did NOT mischaracterize! Thompson is ONLY against BLANKET amnesty. He has said that we need to determine who is here and “You’re going to have to, in some way, work out a deal where they can have some aspirations of citizenship”. Fred Thompson, 2006

On the other hand, Duncan Hunter has a stellar record on illegal immigration and border security. Pointing out the difference in NO way hurts Duncan Hunter.

[Kimberly GG]

“You’re not doing Hunter any favours by mischaracterizing Thompson.”

She did NOT mischaracterize! Thompson is ONLY against BLANKET amnesty. He has said that we need to determine who is here and “You’re going to have to, in some way, work out a deal where they can have some aspirations of citizenship”. Fred Thompson, 2006

On the other hand, Duncan Hunter has a stellar record on illegal immigration and border security. Pointing out the difference in NO way hurts Duncan Hunter.

[Petronski]

Are you threatened by beautiful women?

Do you have a secret?

[Clara Lou]

More likely a frustration.

[GCC Catholic]

She did mischaracterize, and you just did too. You posted the quote incompletely, ignoring the rest of the sentence where Fred said it should not be unfair to those waiting in line legally.

"Unfair to those waiting in line legally" == Amnesty

Legal immigration is a normal part of America See my post 157 for the part of the quote you missed.

[ejonesie22]

Aw jeez, now look what you have done. You have brought on an attack of the “Killer Shills!”

[GCC Catholic]

ping

[ejonesie22]

So that’s where all those white folk came from...

[pissant]

No that’s funny.

[RasterMaster]

There is a full version of it on YouTube...he says “if it would even work” regarding the fence (that was already passed and funded).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_tfV9TSFP4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxJn9dSdPGQ

He can ‘speak out’ against the amnesty bill, yet is in favor of amnesty, “as long as it’s not easy” or does not put them in front of those who came legally. Not exactly taking a strong position one way or the other, is it?

As far as “aspirations of citizenship”, we already have that...it’s called LEGAL IMMIGRATION. Law breakers don’t deserve citizenship, but his statement says he would allow them to stay (Hunter says there is nothing wrong with sending them home). Regarding deporting the illegals, saying “it can’t happen” tells me that he will not ENFORCE THE LAW.

Funny that quoting Fred’s own words is considered a “personal attack” or “bashing”. It’s better to vent the differences now than if he’s the nominee, that’s why you have a PRIMARY. Besides, I don’t consider many of Fred’s stand on the issues (pro-McCain Fiengold, pro-amnesty, pro-abortion, among others) all that “conservative”.

[Petronski]

...her seductive appearence...

You've just GOT to be a Romney supporter, right?

[trisham]

There is no statement that I am aware of by Thompson that suggests that amnesty is acceptable. Although I have supported Hunter, I am beginning to reconsider at this point. The completely misleading statements and untruths I am seeing on this thread alone leads me to wonder what it is about the man that is attracting this kind of following.

You may all continue with this kind of "support" for Hunter, but he won't profit from it.

[Petronski]

Besides, I don’t consider many of Fred’s stand on the issues (pro-McCain Fiengold, pro-amnesty, pro-abortion, among others)...

No, I don't suppose you DO consider Fred's stand on the issues, based on that crap you listed in parentheses.

You do know that lying about candidates' positions is a bannable offense, right?

[trisham]

Thanks.

[GCC Catholic]

Funny that quoting Fred’s own words is considered a “personal attack” or “bashing”. It’s better to vent the differences now than if he’s the nominee, that’s why you have a PRIMARY.

I never said you were committing a "personal attack" or were "bashing."

Besides, I don’t consider many of Fred’s stand on the issues (pro-McCain Fiengold, pro-amnesty, pro-abortion, among others) all that “conservative”.

All three of those are aberrations and have been disproved on these forums multiple times. Fred may not be as staunchly conservative on those issues as you may like, but that doesn't make him 'pro-' any of them.

[CA Conservative]

He introduced the bill multiple times for many years while the Republicans had majority in the House. Unfortunately, they never really gave him the time of day on it (the bills always ended up being stuck in committee, IIRC).

So what does that say about his leadership and influence among his peers? I only ask because all of Hunter's supporters here are always touting his leadership experience as a key reason to support him.

[Clara Lou]

The post says "Once again I am met with personal attacks...." Isn't that rich? The poster attacks the Thompsons on a most personal basis, befouls FDT and his wife, the mother of two children, has his post deleted for his unfounded filthy comments, then is admonished by Admin to "knock it off"--and he's the offended party.

[Petronski]

Like I said, I think he has a secret.

[pissant]

Recall that McCain and President Bush (Who I like a ton) also siad they are against “amnesty”. Yet offered up what was clearly amnesty. The problem with Fred on the issue (other than never making it a focus of his years in the senate) is he is just fuzzy enough on it for people to read into what they want. That is why I don’t support fuzz.