After Action Report! Fred Thompson Rally, Sat. Dec 1st, California

http://www.fred08.com/ ^ | 12-01-07 | reformjoy

[Politicalmom]

He spent his entire time in Congress trying to cut down on waste, regulation, and spending.

He has an outstanding track record.

[reformjoy]

And “thank you” for being here! What would we do without Free Republic?

This is the best place to speak out to others’ who see freedom as a precious gift!

When it’s gone... it’s gone.

Let’s keep what we have...

STOP HILLARY!!!

[2ndDivisionVet]

FRED WILL WIN IF CONSERVATIVES GET BEHIND HIM!!

[dynachrome]

Bump for Fred!

[ejonesie22]

Man, I love it when a plan comes together...

[RonDog]

See also the two threads posted here from BEFORE this event:

Fred Thompson Rally This Saturday (Orange County, California)
	Posted by 2ndDivisionVet On GOP Club 11/27/2007 7:36:51 PM PST · 20 replies Red County OC Blog ^ | November 27, 2007 | Jubal
FRED THOMPSON in California THIS SATURDAY (12/1) 9am Laguna Woods, with TOM McCLINTOCK
	Posted by RonDog On News/Activism 11/27/2007 12:33:25 AM PST · 55 replies The Rightosphere Temperature Check For November ^ | 11/26/07 | Politicalmom

[RonDog]

Indexing AFTER-ACTION threads:

Senator Fred Thompson in Laguna Woods plays to an enthusiastic rally of 700 people
	Posted by SoConPubbie On News/Activism 12/01/2007 2:17:20 PM PST · 21 replies Red County OC Blog ^ | December 01, 2007 | Chuck DeVore
After Action Report! Fred Thompson Rally, Sat. Dec 1st, California
	Posted by reformjoy On News/Activism 12/01/2007 1:17:04 PM PST · 25 replies fred08.com ^ | 12-01-07 | reformjoy

[ansel12]

I don’t understand how being negative on Fred helps you Duncan guys. Until his retirement this coming year, I voted for him and I may vote for his son that he is trying to keep in the spotlight to keep his 26 year old seat, but Fred who is positioned to knock off Rudy is my real focus.

[reformjoy]

Thanks, rondog! I should have looked for your announcements, you’re just the best!

Free Republic -— Truth Happens Here!

[RonDog]

Wonder if cold666pack got to go to hear Fred too.

I understand that she will be at ALL THREE "Fred" events today in southern California.

I know for certain that she was at Laguna Woods this morning. I talked to her there. :o)

[RonDog]

Thanks, rondog!

I should have looked for your announcements, you’re just the best!

De nada. :o)

Sorry I missed seeing you this morning.

I just added those links to your thread to keep the Google-bots happy.

As of this morning, FR was the FIRST HIT in a Google search for:

"Tom McClintock" "Fred Thompson" "Laguna Woods"

[RonDog]

Another freeper in the audience, so glad to hear it!

I was looking for familiar faces, hope I didn’t miss anyone I know!

I understand that Ladycalif was there, too.

I missed seeing her, but I **did** see a lot of "not yet FReepers" -- who support our cause, but are not (yet) registered to post here...

...including a LOT of Minutemen (and WOMEN) -- both from the MinutemanProject and MinutemanHQ.

[Ladycalif]

A group of Minutemen and Illegal Immigration Activists gathered at 7:00 am on a cold Saturday Morning to rally against illegal immigration and attend at Fred Thompson event. The were lots of honks and waving from Passers by and Event Attenders. We send the RSVP under the name "Campo Minutemen" and were encouraged to attend, but when members of our group tried to enter the event, we were told we could not. At first, we were told we could not come in because we were carrying our rally signs. This seemed odd because there were numerous other groups with signs in the rally, however when we put our signs aside we were still told we could not enter because they "did not want a disturbance." It was not explained why people who support Border Enforcement would cause a disturbance at an event for a supposed Border Enforcement candidate. Some members of the group were allowed to attend after they promised "not to create a disturbance." Others, however, were left, literally, out in the cold, including a disabled war veteran. The Color Guard was from Cal State Fullerton. John Ziegler was funny and told some Hillary jokes. His next project is a documentary about Clinton and National Security. He will not be returning to talk radio and is not happy with KFI. Tom McClintock was the best speaker, by far. Fred Thompson gave a nice speech, but failed to even mention illegal immigration. ">

[seekthetruth]

Thanks for posting pictures! GO FRED!

[reformjoy]

Wow!! Here is a link to a video, pinged by rondog!!

http://www.floppingaces.net/2007/12/01/a-visit-from-fred-thompson/

[FreeReign]

Great report. Thanks!

[RonDog]

See also THIS thread:

FULL VIDEO now online! Fred Thompson ROCKS SoCal! Tom McClintock (and JERI!) Laguna Woods 12/1/07
	Posted by RonDog On News/Activism 12/01/2007 5:38:37 PM PST · 9 replies www . floppingaces . net / 2007 / 12 / 01 / a - visit - from - fred - thompson ^ | December 1. 2007 | Curt with Flopping Aces

[reformjoy]

http://johnziegler.com/news.php?a_id=160

Click for a link to an ABC report!

ABC news reported on today’s event, highlighting a joke by the great JZ, and actually let this great joke be leaked to everyone!

And they thought we’d all sympathize with poor Hillary...

Ah... Everyone’s ganging up on her again! (sniff, sniff)

(((Gang up, People... Gang up!!))

[Josh Painter]

Ladycalif wrote: “Fred Thompson gave a nice speech, but failed to even mention illegal immigration.”

That’s just not so. I’m watching it right now. You must have missed it. It comes a little past three-quarters of the way through the speech. I’ve transcribed the relevant excerpt for you:

(BEGIN EXCERPT)

“The application of modern-day principles means to me also the recognition that we need to secure our borders and obey the law in this country.”

(applause)

“I mentioned the principles of the rule of law. What does it say to people who have been standing in line and playing by the rules for years to come here and become vital parts of American society and to become some of our better citizens, and it’s our home together now. What does it say to them to say we’re going to take people who have not obeyed the law, who have not played by the rules, and we’re going to set them aside and above you in terms of an amnesty program? It’s a violation of the basic principles of the rule of law.”

“But I’ll tell you something else. It’s also, my friends, a matter of national security. We live in an era now where a small amount of the wrong kind of material can be brought across the border and placed in the hands of experts, and they can destroy an American city.”

“I don’t why anybody would go through a water port or an airport anymore in order to try something like that. We can’t afford it. It’s not right, and it’s a matter of national security.”

(END EXCERPT)