[rodguy911]

ROTFLMAO! Just saw the "Fred" interview with the living breathing Potato.

I thought Fred did an excellent job.

The big thing was that Fred is not afraid to answer semi-straight questing with straight forward answers.

He refused to triangulate and realizes that voters don't like candidates that are all over the place trying to please every one and in effect pissing everyone off.

He was a little lacking in charisma but that seems to be somewhat contagious this election cycle.

On Mushariff in Pakistan Fred picked up right away that Mushariff is probably trying to solidify his position now that Mrs. Bukito is back in town. He looked beyond all Mushariff's stoopid over reaction and realized just how important Pakistan is to the U.S.,good response.

On Iraq he shut Timmy down by pointing out our victories over there.

Russert tried time after time to use Fred's words against him but it never worked,the closest he came was on the abortion debacle where Fred was confusing at best but bottom line is he's a states rights guy and so am I.

Fred straightened out Timmy on Osamma telling him the wot will still go if Osamma is taken out and also told Timmy in no uncertain terms we are in a "global conflict" with people like Iran who still think the thirteenth imam is coming back.

His take on Iran was good as was his overall take on actions like waterboarding "measures meet circumstances". One quote he made that had me cheering was "the less govt. the better".

He also handled his "pot selling buddy Phil" well by stating that he would talk to him but would not "throw him under the bus" until he had the talk.

His obvious differences between bubba and himself kept coming through--medical records,character and many other things. All in all I thought Thompson did an excellent job.

[Morgan in Denver]

Thank you for the information. It sounds like Fred did better than was mentioned earlier.

[jonathanmo]

"Fred was confusing at best.."

He seemed crystal clear on a few points...

He does NOT support the Pro-Life plank in the Republican Platform.

He believes that institutions such as schools can restrict carrying firearms.

He doesn't believe that drug crimes are the end of a person's life and they should be given second chances.

It's good to see some clarity finally from Thompson on a few issues...

[altura]

What you said, my friend, in spades.!!!

[kabar]

Tim’s questioning left a lot to be desired. The ommission of any questions about immigration is proof enough that Tim is more interested is trying to blow Fred out of the water.

[trisham]

I thought Fred was really, really good. I’m very pleased.

[The Pack Knight]

One of the reasons Fred Thompson has won me over is that you can tell that he actually thinks about the questions and gives an honest answer. Unlike some other candidates who shall remain unnamed, he doesn't have a sound bite in his holster for each issue.

On abortion, he has a 100% pro-life voting record, and the safest thing he could do is just leave it at that. Fred Thompson, however, actually takes the time to explain his position, including parts that might not be entirely popular.

Some people think he doesn't want to be President enough. I just think he's putting himself out there and saying "Take it or leave it." If he's going to be elected, he wants to be elected as Fred Thompson the man, and not Fred Thompson the artificial campaign persona.

Some of the other candidates could stand to take a cue.