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*Just breaking- FNC - FRED THOMPSON IS CONSIDERING PRES. RUN - nothing follows
heard on FNC | 3-2-07

Posted on 03/02/2007 3:14:34 PM PST by STARWISE

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To: STARWISE
I'd vote for him.

Jerry Orbach would have been my first choice, but alas ...

I do hope Fred won't appoint Sam Waterston to the Supreme Court, though.

901 posted on 03/03/2007 10:21:17 AM PST by x
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To: x

Me 2! ROFL!


902 posted on 03/03/2007 10:23:16 AM PST by STARWISE (They (Rats) think of this WOT as Bush's war, not America's war-RichardMiniter, respected OBL author)
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To: STARWISE
Go to the ACU site ..

Addressed in #894

I think you may be creating a flimsy argument .. and you just may be totally hung up on that one issue.

With all due respect, the First Amendment is not just an "issue." Many folks oppose McCain solely for his activism in McCain-Feingold-Thompson. If that's not enough of a litmus test, McCain should be suitable for any Thompson supporter.

I don't like McCain-Feingold, but before it was voted in .. there was no huge hue and cry against it.

Not so. If you follow the history of it, McCain-Feingold-Thompson was controversial from its beginning in 1995. Even McCain realized it was too extreme, and watered it down over the years to what eventually became signed into law.

Remember, Bush campaigned against campaign finance reform in 2000. When he did sign the bill into law, he stated his hope that the courts would strike down its unconstitutional measures (which they did not do).

Conservative organizations such as the NRA and pro-life groups campaigned heavily against CFR for years before Bush signed the bill, and were dismayed when he signed it.

I won't be swayed by your argument .. maybe others will. Whom are you supporting?

That's fine. I respect your opinion.

I don't have a favorite yet, though I do like some of what I see and hear from some of the so-called "lower-tier" candidates. Waiting for the debates, and hoping to be impressed.

FRegards, and best of luck.

903 posted on 03/03/2007 10:24:30 AM PST by Gelato (... a liberal is a liberal is a liberal ...)
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To: mariabush
Fred Thompson did not sell out our country like McCain did.

I doubt Fred Thompson would appreciate that characterization of John McCain.

904 posted on 03/03/2007 10:35:18 AM PST by Gelato (... a liberal is a liberal is a liberal ...)
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To: Gelato

Thanks for your comments. Could be me, but I don't recall an outcry near what it is since its passage, but I was traveling a lot and couldn't be as engaged.

I'll be voting for the GOP candidate in 2008, whoever that is, and doing all I can to prevent HRC or any of her ilk from regaining (or gaining) residence at the WH, and I want to see FR to survive and thrive.


905 posted on 03/03/2007 10:37:17 AM PST by STARWISE (They (Rats) think of this WOT as Bush's war, not America's war-RichardMiniter, respected OBL author)
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To: Gelato

Then Fred just plain doesn't know the truth!


906 posted on 03/03/2007 10:37:29 AM PST by Coldwater Creek
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To: HardStarboard
So where's the problem. Which do you object to? Marriage, children, or grandchildren?

I don't see a problem. Where did I say that I did?

907 posted on 03/03/2007 10:38:29 AM PST by kcvl
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908 posted on 03/03/2007 10:43:08 AM PST by JRios1968 (Tagline wanted...inquire within)
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To: mariabush
Then Fred just plain doesn't know the truth!

That's wishful thinking, but I suppose it's natural to project on our favorite politicians our best hopes, whatever the facts may be.

To each his own. Good luck.

909 posted on 03/03/2007 10:46:13 AM PST by Gelato (... a liberal is a liberal is a liberal ...)
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To: kcvl
>>>I don't see a problem. Where did I say that I did?<<<

I was following the thread of the conversation. Gene Eric in post# 759, was answering someone else who had said "He's got a woman problem!" He asked for clarification.

Where upon you answered with a rather detailed documentation of his 2nd marriage and children by his first marriage. Perhaps it was the tone of the thread I followed - or the lack of any, "hey, a guys got a right to remary after (whatever it was)7 years", in your post.

I just got the impression you disapproved. Sorry if my reading between the lines was off the mark.

Hardstarboard

910 posted on 03/03/2007 11:01:55 AM PST by HardStarboard (The Democrats are more afraid of American Victory than Defeat!)
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To: Spiff
As I said early on, the McCain-Feingold support gives me pause. Thank you for digging this up. It is pretty much a showstopper for me on Thompson just as McCain-Feingold was for me on McCain. Someone who disrespects the 1st Amendment and our freedom of speech so terribly, and who wants abuse our electoral process to put the protection of incumbents in Congress above everything else, is not worthy of my support or my vote.

Full agreement. The hunger for Reagan leadership is so strong, it's easy to project on politicians the qualities we hope they possess. Campaign finance reform is a show-stopper, whether it be by McCain or Thompson.

The search continues.

911 posted on 03/03/2007 11:05:48 AM PST by Gelato (... a liberal is a liberal is a liberal ...)
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To: mariabush

And I think Thompson is,unlike McCain, in possesion of all his marbles.


912 posted on 03/03/2007 11:12:39 AM PST by traderrob6
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To: traderrob6

Pretty much!


913 posted on 03/03/2007 12:14:23 PM PST by Coldwater Creek
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To: STARWISE

He certainly is easy to listen to.

Love the accent.


914 posted on 03/03/2007 12:18:39 PM PST by Bahbah (.Regev, Goldwasser & Shalit, we are praying for you.)
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To: kcvl

"Thompson, 59, has known Kehn, 35"

She meets the 1/2 age + 7 years requirement.


915 posted on 03/03/2007 12:22:02 PM PST by Rb ver. 2.0 (A Muslim soldier can never be loyal to a non-Muslim commander.)
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To: HardStarboard
"...With Thompson at the plate and Hunter on deck..."

Wouldn't that be the 'Hunter-Thompson' ticket? .............. FRegards

916 posted on 03/03/2007 12:41:46 PM PST by gonzo (I'm not confused anymore. Now I'm sure we have to completely destroy Islam, and FAST!!)
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To: STARWISE

Fred, just a little advice - get a modest beauty makeover, but don't become a prissy little dandy if you do. Hair Club for Men without getting carried away, a slight tan, otherwise all in all, you're a nice looking guy - but a bit too macho about appearance . . take a lesson from Nixon's history of refusing to wear a little makeup in a debate (JFK took him to the cleaners).

Disregard this at your peril!


917 posted on 03/03/2007 12:42:22 PM PST by Twinkie (Faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God . . .)
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To: STARWISE

Thanks for the *PING*~!


918 posted on 03/03/2007 12:46:13 PM PST by Fudd Fan (It is what it is. Unless, of course, it isn't.)
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To: Twinkie
Just an observation: Fred has been an actor for many years. I doubt he's squeamish about wearing makeup. I think he looks fine the way he is. Why do you want him to pretend to be something he's not? Should he also change his hair color depending on which audience he's talking to ala Clinton?

Looks Presidential to me!

919 posted on 03/03/2007 3:14:48 PM PST by jellybean (FRED THOMPSON FOR PRESIDENT! Proud to be an Ann-droid and a Steyn-aholic)
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To: rednesss
Russians don't take a dump, son, without a plan.

It doesn't seem like many caught the source of your post, or if they did, they didn't feel like making a comment. Myself, I've always liked this one:

Give me a ping, Vasili. One ping only, please.

920 posted on 03/03/2007 3:26:02 PM PST by CedarDave
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