Posted on 05/16/2008 12:56:44 AM PDT by CreativePerspective
Spending some time on the campaign trail has confirmed a couple of thoughts I've had before I entered the Republican primary race.
First, conservatism is alive and well in America; don't let anyone tell you differently. And by conservatism, I don't mean the warmed-over "raise your hand if you believe ..." kind of conservatism we see blooming every election cycle. No, I'm speaking of the conservatism grounded in principles based upon enduring truths: an understanding of the importance of human nature in the affairs of individuals and nations. Respect for the lessons of history, the importance of faith and tradition. The understanding that while man is prone to err, he is capable of great things when not subjugated by a too-powerful government. These are the principles that inspired our Founding Fathers, and resulted in a Constitution that delineated the powers of the central government, established checks and balances among the branches of government and further diffused governmental power by a system of Federalism.
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I joined Townhall and am writing exclusive commentaries for Townhall Magazine because I see them elevating the discourse on issues based on these principles -- smaller government, individual liberty, standing for common values that have become all too uncommon, a strong national defense and, most of all, an optimism and belief in America.
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The missed opportunities with Fred and/or Duncan as the Nominee are almost too much to bare...
I’m 100% with you that they would have been the ideal candidate, but I wonder how much they could have done with a Democrat Congress. Also, I read this, and think back to his campaign, and wonder what in the world this guy sees in McCain.
Who was bare? Fred and/or Duncan? Glad I missed it.
The dog barks, but the caravan moves on.
We believe Fred! We believe! Should I start clapping my hands? Will Tinkerbell make it ok?!?
*sigh*
"ALL YOU KNOW HAS COME TO AN END..."
OK, guys. Sorry to be a downer. It's just that I honestly feel like I'm preparing for a 4 year siege (or longer) moreso than the resurgence of the conservative movement. Politically, the RINOs are off the preserve and have found the China shop.
It wasn’t in the big plan for Duncan Hunter or Fred Thompson to be in the race. I wondered why they dropped out prematurely then realized that they didn’t fit the Globalist agenda. End of story.
I weep for my country and the coming extirpation of our rights and Freedoms we enjoyed as American citizens.
Fred may be one of our voices in the dark times to come, to help us keep up morale. Let us hope "Operation Chaos" has the effect of shutting down the open primaries which gave us the likes of Senator Juan.
This was not Fred's time, and I am not sure in the future it will be his, he may be to long in the tooth at that point. But continuing to write on enduring conservative principles only will enhance his resume which he may not need, but may help to leave a legacy of thought for us to ponder.
The question is, do we take these Conservative Ideals and try to remake the RNC or start over with a clean slate. The latter is looking better all the time.
Fred is my vote for VP. Who cares if the ticket would be the oldsters?
McCain needs to come out, guns blaring. He’s pro life. He’s pro military. He is NOT Bush. At least this time we have someone who we know is a RINO BEFORE he takes the Presidency.
Obama is a lightweight, no matter how popular he is. I think he is also on the downlow, and Hillary can’t nail him for it because of Huma. She’d win it if she just came out with the dirt she’s got. Dems would understand her affair, they would not understand Obama’s.
Fred just step up, you are more conservative than Romney. You just didn’t have the right script to read. You’re the man for VP. Will make McCain go down a lot sweeter with conservatives like me.
Does this mean that Senator Thompson is ruling himself out for the Vice Presidency? How would this affect his future campaign possibilities?
I do wish he had stuck it out a while longer. Since he did not - and then he’s virtually disappeared from the scene - I have lost hope for his nomination as VP. I certainly would have loved to have his voice and views as the leader of the Senate.
However, if he would use TownHall as a forum to goad the GOP and McCain into moving to the right, he could be a force for good.
How many of us here have the perception that no one at the top of the Party is listening to us?
Fred, your campaign was not lost because of your stand on the issues. It was lost because voters who only get their news from the mainstream media only caught a glimpse of your candidacy at the South Carolina debates.
Stop being nice. Do not disappear again. Speak Conservative words to and for Conservatives to those not-so-Conservative leaders of the Republican Party.
FYI ping:)
“That’s not in the cards,” Thompson said. “That’s not what I want. Well…and I don’t think that call [from McCain] would ever happen. I think John needs somebody else. I would advise him if he asked me that he needs someone else, of a different profile. The presidency is the only job in town that’s worth going through what you got to go through to get it, including the vice presidency….”
They’re hinting on Fox that Fred’s going to be interviewed this morning.
Then let the Senator be the voice for the rest of us.
FDT on Fox, re the Bush/Knesset flap: “Does the shoe fit?” Fred says the Dems are saying, we haven’t advocated negotiating with terrorists, only negotiating with sponsors of terrorists (such as Iran).
Fred says the leader of the free world can’t be a babe in the woods.
More coming up after commercials.
I swear I’ve heard more from Fred since he dropped out than I did when he was running.
Fred just mentioned now on FOX that he’s writing a book:) “....anything to avoid real work...” LOL:)
Thanks for mentioning that. I tuned back in just in time!
I say George Soros manipulated the Republican primaries...
Someone needs to start rumors. The truth, that Republicans chose McCain, is in need of an excuse.
Brian asked Fred about the global warming issue and McCain..Fred said he doesn’t agree with McCain on everything- remember- I ran against him- said there was only one perfect candidate and he’s not running anymore ;)
What a contrast he is- to McCain and Obama. Sane, level-headed, solid.
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