Fred Thompson on the Issues

Bella Online, The Voice of Women ^ | September 24, 2007 | Linda Sue Grimes

[2ndDivisionVet]

FYI

[E. Pluribus Unum]

But... but... but...

We don't know where he STANDS on the issues!

He didn't get into the race early enough to tell us!

[hershey]

Thanks for posting this. Of course, we’ll still have people complaining that they don’t know Fred’s positions on the issues and therefore can’t support him. Sigh.

[Signalman]

My only advice to FRed is regards enhancing the Intelligence Community.

Remove any and all holdovers from the Clinton administration.

[Man50D]

Tax Reform Thompson anticipates a full renovation the U.S. Tax code by dissolving the IRS “as we know it.” He wants to devise a “[f]undamental tax reform built on the principles of simplicity, fairness, and growth.” He envisions a tax code that lightens the tax burden on U.S. citizens while at the same time boosts U.S. competitiveness worldwide.

The Fair Tax Act Of 2007 (H.R.25/S.1025) that is currently before Congress addresses these very points. Fair Tax ping!

[SnakeDoctor]

The more I hear from Fred ... the more I like him.

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[HANG THE EXPENSE]

Hear,hear!

[HANG THE EXPENSE]

Well, we know for whom they would vote anyway don’t we?

[upchuck]

My only advice to FRed is regards enhancing the Intelligence Community.

Remove any and all holdovers from the Clinton administration.

Ditto the State Department.

[AuntB]

promote unity by welcoming legal immigration

Has he ever said how many million per year he thinks should come legally? We have over 2 million legally entering now. Thanks.

[upchuck]

Thanks for posting this.

No more, “But, but, but where does FRed stand on the ISSUES?”

I’m gonna bookmark this for future use. Will make a handy weapon.

[GitmoSailor]

bump

[groanup]

The Fair Tax Act Of 2007 (H.R.25/S.1025) that is currently before Congress addresses these very points.

Great. Old Fred is looking good. Now, what about CFR?

[Reagan Man]

>>>>>Now, what about CFR?

Would that be his membership in CFR, or his most recent position on CFR?

[Hostage]

His position on Tax Reform looks like it has FairTax written all over it.

And note that one of his closest friends and advisors is Congressman Zach Wamp, an erstwhile supporter of the FairTax and cosponsor of HR 25.

[stephenjohnbanker]

Fred need to clean up his stance on illegal immigration, or I will not vote for him. He is fine on the rest.

[2ndDivisionVet]

He is for enforcing immigration laws, securing the borders and ending sanctuary cities. What else do you want?

[SandRat]

[Enduring Freedom]

Fred is the only candidate with the character, conviction and national recognition for a Conservative victory in 2008.

I, along with millions of others, am thrilled with the prospect.

[EternalVigilance]

Education

Thompson recognizes the importance of education for a democracy...

Sure glad we don't live in one. The use of this word in this way should be a huge red flag to any conservative.

...and despite the fact that billions of dollars has been poured in the education systems...

They need an editor.

...our schools are not performing well enough. He wants to lessen the bureaucracy...

Really? I thought he was a federalist? Where exactly is the enumerated constitutional power that allows the national government to have ANY say in anything to do with education - except in the military?

...and give parents more choices of schools, reduce federal mandates and return moneys to the state, encourage vouchers, charter schools, and foster competition and choice to improve schools, encourage teachers and students to study science, technology, engineering, and math, because these fields are crucial not only for prosperity but also for security in a post 9/11 world; he is also committed to “Promoting transparency to assess performance, promote accountability, and share innovations in education at all levels.”

More top-down statist nonsense, with the federal government firmly in control of all the power.

Simply get the federal government out of their unconstitutional role in education, and let us keep our education dollars at home where they belong - instead of sending them to Washington so they can run them through the bureaucracy and send a tiny percentage back to us with strings attached.

If you loved "No Child Left Behind," you'll love Fred Thompson.