Posted on 09/04/2007 10:52:54 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
When Fred Thompson announces his entry into the 2008 Presidential campaign, he'll have at least one group of hardworking Americans to help carry the message -- Truckers with Fred.
The group, a movement of volunteers has been organizing quickly with two goals in mind: first, to convince Fred Thompson to enter the race and second, to help him win. Volunteers have posted a website and the group's named its first National Directors, with promises of more names to come.
"This thing has really started to move," says Bob Fauls, who along with his wife Chris Fauls, have been named the first National Directors of TwF by the initial group of members. "It's a real labor of love. We knew, from talking with friends in the industry that a lot of truckers were interested in a Fred Thompson run. The more we talked about it, the more we realized it would be great if the industry could voice their support together."
According to the Fauls, there is a growing list of drivers, company owners and others who want to be part of the Truckers with Fred movement. "We'll be announcing a 'Founders' group soon," says Chris. "Our biggest problem has been setting a cutoff. As one person says they want to be part of this, they almost always say -- but wait, I know a friend that might want their name in, too." Mrs. Fauls noted that anyone who would like to be counted among the first Founders group can use the contact page at http://www.truckerswithfred.com. "If we get their e-mail in time, we'll gladly count them in."
Whether a trucker signs up or not, the Fauls say they hope that folk will carry Truckers with Fred signs, in the blue green and blue lettering of the website, to various Fred Thompson rallies. "Fred Thompson supports what is strong and good about the heartland and heart of America," says Bob Fauls, "Truckers with Fred signs help show the heartland of America supports him."
I’m forming my own group: “Gray bearded old coots for Fred”.
That’s one I could join. ;-)
Has the guy who is running this show ever campaigned for the guy who is authorizing Mexican trucks to flood into the US?
Do not get your hopes up about Thompson as he will likely end up being a foil.
Uh, what?!
Hey, Graybeard. Now that's two Illinois 'for Fred' chapters. Yours, and my "Bald headed old f@rts for Fred".
Let's face it, this is what millions around the country are waiting to hear from Thompson's mouth on Thursday. Other issues, including the war, are secondary.
If it doesn't happen, the giant sucking sound you'll hear will be spontaneous gasps of dismay from the general populace as their last great hope dissolves.
Leni
Excellent analysis bump!
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Sign me up!!!!
Really...
The bad theories abound...
(chuckle)
Are they opaque?
Some of Thompson Votes:
Voted YES on permanent normal trade relations with China. (Sep 2000)
Voted YES on allowing more foreign workers into the US for farm work. (Jul 1998)
Voted YES on visas for skilled workers. (May 1998)
Why is it bad to have visas for skilled workers? Especially since our schools don’t seem to be able to educate our young people. There are a lot of immigrants and visa holders in my community who are highly skilled, a valuable asset where I live. Many are from India.
Oh, my GOSH!! He voted to allow people to enter the U.S. LEGALLY!!!
GET A ROPE!!
I’m not certain that the WOT is necessarily secondary to voters. It will be a big factor in 2008.
The issues you cite though, are important particularly in the nomination campaign.
And we don’t need them. Frankly all those hightech h1b visa jobs are being offshored to india right now.
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