[Alter Kaker]

Horse Hockey.

I'm not saying I'm against Fred Thompson, but the idea that he's a conservative Messiah is a bit ridiculous. He should be honest and admit his views on abortion have been somewhat fluid.

Given his record on abortion, he shouldn't be given any more of a pass than Giuliani or Romney on the issue -- he needs to go out and earn support.

[ejonesie22]

What the bloody hell are you talking about. Look at the real record. Yes his stance was nonexistent 20 years ago, it wasn’t part of what he was dealing with, it was not a part of his world. Once he entered the Senate and had to become involved in all the issues, his abortion views rapidly coalesced. His record is quite clear from then on.

Comparing him to Romney and even more Rudy. Give me a break.

[dirtboy]

Given his record on abortion

Such as his goose eggs from NARAL and Planned Parenthood?

Y'all are serving up steamin' hot meadow muffins here.

[RatsDawg]

“He should be honest and admit his views on abortion have been somewhat fluid.”

He has, he said that at one time he was pro-life in his mind, but after he saw his daughter on a sonogram he is now pro-life in his heart.

[SuziQ]

I'm not saying I'm against Fred Thompson, but the idea that he's a conservative Messiah is a bit ridiculous.

Have you read ONE post on FR that has said they believe he is? I'm looking at him as a plain spoken, reasoned conservative. He may not be a fire-brand conservative, and frankly, I don't like many of them anyway, but he's certainly NOT a RINO.