[Impeach98]

In defense of Debbie Schlussel... I think alot of FReepers who have commented here have broadbrushed her concerns as being that he is Lebanese. But that's not what she said. She cited a few examples of instances where Spence Abraham raised eyebrows among those who want to aggressively fight back in the war the jihadists declared on the United States.

In my book that doesn't disqualify Fred Thompson - he's still my guy - but it does offer a legitimate issue to discuss.

I like George Bush's Supreme Court picks... but that didn't mean I didn't howl vociferously when he nominated Harriet Miers who I felt was a very poor choice.

So, we shouldn't be afraid to have these discussions. They are healthy for Fred's campaign to hear from the base -- because it will obviously become clear to us that there's nothing to be concerned about, or else if there is, then our discussions will help to nudge Team Fred to be more acutely aware of bad decisions and rectify them or not repeat them.

I say let's have these discussions - just so long as we're constructive about them.