Posted on 05/02/2007 12:05:18 PM PDT by jdm
Jim Geraghty has another Fred Thompson update (one in a continuing series).
And, from my inbox my Brit post last night only made some love Thompson more:
On the Brit's dissing of Thompson....I could be wrong, but I read this as a snobby European thing.
Europe has much in common with American liberals in that Republicans are generally seen as stupid, and Republican actors are particularly stupid (especially as they don't see the liberal light that the rest of the arts community does).
This is the same stuff Reagan had to put up with..."stupid, vapid actors."
Ironically, Thompson is both more intelligent and more accomplished outside Hollywood than any of his detractors.
Thompson Analysis from Britain: [Kathryn Jean Lopez]
The talk surrounding a Thompson candidacy is more a sign of Republican discontent with the current slate of candidates than genuine enthusiasm for what he could bring to the race. While he may shortly jump in the ring, he is unlikely to trouble the leading contenders.
Based mostly on reader e-mail and the consistent trends in conversations I've had in conservative crowds: Yes, the popularity of Thompson non-candidate as of yet is partially a reflection on the current field. Generally, conservatives don't feel rallied by anyone yet. Thompson, [non-candidate at the moment], comes closest to rallying with his blunt commentaries.
But to say discontent with the rest is largely the reason for flirting entertaining Thompson is unfair to our Law & Order guy. Seriously: Does anyone right now who is or might be running for president in 2008 come close to consistently articulating himself as clearly and as bluntly and succinctly as Thompson? Of course, to make that judgment is a bit unfair to everyone else, since everyone else is stumping and he's not.
But, hey, maybe there is some wisdom in not stumping now. Maybe he can push back against this earlier and earlier process a bit.
It's also unfair because on a superficial level, no one quite has the presence Thompson has. Romney can work a room, McCain can win your admiration, Thompson emanates a gravitas just by standing.
He IS “stumping” now by just telling the plain truth about the issues he discusses
RFR RFR!
The Euro’s have trouble with anyone who says “hitch up your britches”.
Screw em - we need a man - not a EURO wuss.
Sorry girls - you know what I mean.
It is pleasing that the “intellectuals” of NRO agree with us common folk re: Thompson.
And another thing:
“While he may shortly jump in the ring, he is unlikely to trouble the leading contenders.”
Boy are they in for a surprise
I know exactly what you mean and I couldn’t agree more!
bttt
A “real man,” or a woman like Margaret Thatcher, yessir. Both are pretty rare these days ...
Thanks - don’t want to go astray - manners wise
In before the FredHead Ping! :-)
re:
“While he may shortly jump in the ring, he is unlikely to trouble the leading contenders.”
This sounds like the same people who predict Al-Quaeda wouldn’t be a problem once the US leaves Iraq, hmmm?
Fred has gravitas!! Yeah, baby!! Gravitas!!
He’s already a leading contender, without jumping into the ring! Otherwise they wouldn’t be writing about him! SHEESH
Is there a “FredHead” ping list?
Can I be added?
Oh yes there is - jellybean, politicalmom, SE mom will be here shortly!
Why yes, yes there is! :-)
Just keep an eye out for the graphics on the Fred threads that ask you to join—usually jellybean and Politicalmom have been adding those!
Welcome to the fold! :-)
Most Europeans have morphed into single-sex organisms.
His game plan is working perfectly.
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“While he may shortly jump in the ring, he is unlikely to trouble the leading contenders.
Don’t look now...........but he already is troubling the “leading contenders.” ( As defined by the MSM, not the conservative base.)
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