Here’s my view: I haven’t supported Thompson for six months just to give up a day before the real race actually starts. In most of the elections in my life, I’ve had to vote for the lesser of two evils because I wasn’t really pleased with any of the candidates. This election is different: for once I am finally excited to vote *for* a candidate, Fred Thompson. He’s not perfect (no one is), but frankly I think he’s pretty great in a whole lot of different ways — *including* the fact that he hasn’t lusted after the office since he was in short pants.
For 20 years I’ve been bemoaning the fact that we don’t have good presidential candidates. It would be *insane* of me to walk away from a candidate I actually think is great, just because of some naysaying.
The principle is this: if you want to see more of something, reward it. All I have is one little vote, but I’m going to use it to reward what I want to see more of in the future. I’m voting for Thompson this primary; the rest is just noise.
Best freegards to you and happy new year!
Ellery, that was inspirational. Thank You.
P.S. Way to put the smackdown on EEE.