Posted on 06/05/2007 12:03:51 PM PDT by NoobRep
Fred Thompson Under Fire: Welcome to the Race
Jun 5, 2007
If you were thinking that the grassroots campaign to draft a people’s candidate for the ’08 election would result in a people-friendly candidate welcomed by great fanfare equal to that of the last American Idol, think again… Keep in mind that Dick Cheney had spent almost thirty years as the most bi-partisan respected man in Washington DC before becoming Vice President Dick Cheney, the most partisan hated and targeted man in Washington DC, all in a matter of a few politically charged moments.
Fred Thompson Under Fire: Welcome to the Race Fred Thompson Under Fire: Welcome to the Race
The ink wasn’t even dry on Fred Thompson’s exploratory committee filing before shots were fired across his bow from both sides of the political aisle. Fear is a terribly ugly emotion… but ain’t it fun.
Lefties want to quickly define him for voters as either a Bush lackey or the Genghis Kahn of tyrannical conservative values. They don’t care why he loses, so long as he loses. Any losing ID will work. They just need to paint fast before people can judge Thompson for themselves!
Righties are equally quick to cast doubt on his “conservative” credentials, working harder to disqualify Thompson’s clear grassroots advantage than to chronicle Obama’s missing resumé or Hillary’s criminally Marxist resumé.
Ain’t American politics fun! Lefties hate him for being too right and Righties hate him for being, well, too right…as opposed to their recent record of being all wrong.
I’ve pointed out for some time now that no man (or woman) in their right mind would ever seek national public office today. Only self-absorbed career thieves determined to cash-in on the get-rich-quick scheme of modern politics would endure the hate-mongering cesspool of American politics. Anyone not looking to cash-in, can easily live without the stench of modern politics.
I pointed out early on, that the first sign that Fred Thompson might be the right man at the right time was the fact that only Fred Thompson was smart enough not to want the most thankless job in the world, or want to endure the most scum-filled election process in order to win it.
The second sign that he might be the right guy with the right stuff is the undeniable fact that he scares the Lenin right out of modern secular globalists on both sides of today’s political aisle.
Listening to RINOs accuse him of not being “conservative enough” is almost as entertaining as listening to socialists accuse him of being “old fashioned” in his non-progressive love for fundamental American principles and values, like Life, Liberty and Individual Happiness through individual achievement. What a unique concept in a 2007 America.
War critic and committed “hate America first” lefty Naman Crowe writes in the Chattanoogan, Fred Thompson Is Another Bonehead “Anyone that believes that Bush was right to attack Iraq and that it is right to stay there until the mission is completed and the Iraq government has the situation under control, and that it is right to just keep waging war until we've wiped terrorism off the face of the earth and are ruling the world by the force of our military might is a bonehead.”
CNSNews staff writer Fred Lucas gets his 15 minutes of fame by writing, Fred Thompson Faces Critics on the Right, “While many Republican voters view likely presidential candidate Fred Thompson as the great conservative hope of 2008, a review of Thompson's Senate voting record and past comments could change the minds of some conservatives.”
He quotes known leaders of the conservative right in an effort to drive a wedge between Thompson and his early supporters, "He's a nice enough guy, but the idea he is the second coming of Reagan is a bit exaggerated," said David Keene, chairman of the American Conservative Union, who clearly overlooks Reagan’s popularity among many California conservatives, which are by no means, conservative.
"I know Fred Thompson is a man of his word," responds Tennessee State Rep. Jason Mumpower, a member of the national Draft Fred Thompson 2008 Committee. "I know that he said no to this amnesty bill. I know what he did on abortion. I trust him. If America takes a look at him, they'll see the same thing I see."
What has Thompson ever done to make so many so worried? That’s easy to answer… Unlike every other contender, he is being drafted by the people, the same people who have rejected all others.
Rejection hurts, even if you’re a politician. How must it feel to be the nation’s “war hero” Loose Canon McCain or the nation’s Mayor, Rudy “911” Giuliani, both of which have been looked at for years and drawn somewhere between a collective yawn and a “hell NO” from the conservative base of their party, now certain what “compassionate conservative” means.
Some are concerned that members of the Bush team are lining up behind Thompson, forgetting that those folks were also members of the Reagan team. They wonder if Thompson is being baptized into the Bush doctrine on globalization, but forget to ask if Bush team members are just happy to have someone more conservative than a Bush to get behind for a change.
One thing is sure… No matter what happens, a Thompson campaign will be entertaining.
The 6’ 6” southern lawyer and former Tennessee Senator, about the only candidate in the race not dependent upon public office for a decent living, threatens liberals and self-styled conservatives alike. He seems to be shaking up Washington politics, even before getting to Washington.
Aside from the fact that he can complete both sentences and thought’s without training wheels, he might also be the first presidential candidate since Reagan to write his own script.
Is he “the man”? We’ll soon find out. But his opponents sure seem to think he is…
As the old political adage goes, “It doesn’t matter what you say about me, so long as you say it often and spell my name correctly”… Nobody is getting more free press than Fred Thompson and that alone makes the natives restless…
Um. Fred DID support a limited amnesty for Cubans and Nicaraguans. I have no problem with amnesties for refugees, however.
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I do, too. I think he looks distinguished.
Who cares what they do?
They run a think tank. Being a member is a status symbol. Fred hasn’t even written a single paper for them, as far as I can tell.
Anyway, any decent group conspiring to take over the world wouldn’t invite Angelina Jolie to be a member.
Politics qualifies as a contact sport.
So you’re omniscient now?
The search feature works just fine... AND you have already been given the link to one of the compilation threads on this topic. I suggest that you avail yourself of those rich resources.
I'll never forget when they were married and their pictures were posted on the GUILD thread. I have never forgotten and had similar thoughts then. Jeri has tacky taste. She needs a dress consultant.
So am I and so far, I sure do.
Sometimes I am mom. It’s always amazing to my friends. : )
It’s the absolute truth, and he should be proud.
Your “no fair! personal arrack!” routine every time someone points out the truth about your posting patterns is rather tiresome.
I agree, but we do have to be *very* careful about the "refugee" angle. That's how Western Europe is being flooded with Muslim immigrants from Wipewiththelefthandistan. All in compliance with U.N. resolutions, you know.
A fence is not the end of this battle, but only the beginning. I hope that Fred is wise enough to recognize that charity can (and has been) carried much too far.
CFR is a think tank, nothing more. At elast he keeps up on the issues... supported McCain-Feingold,
He's already admitted that was a mistake...
once supported amnesty
Care to support that outrageous claim with sources? The only thing I have ever seen submitted to try to support that trash is something about votes on ammendments on legislation that never came to a vote... If that's the best you've got, better keep trying.
and is suspiciously avoiding the debates.
Probably the most ridiculous chare. Thompson was not officially a candidate until he formed his exploratory committee last week. The first debate was already past, and the second already set. Th epurpose of a debate is for the voters to get to know you and hear your views. Rather than get thrown into a crowd of 11 candidates, Fred will be on Hannity and Colmes tonight right after the debate, all by himself, to analyze the debate. He gets to challenge the statements of the other candidates, and he gets the stage to himself. Pretty smart, if you ask me!
I am giving Thompson a serious look and so far I don't like what I see.
So who is your preferred candidate?
No Kidding! Guess I needed s/tags
Pray for W and Our Troops
even superman couldn’t do all of these - if he can do 2/3rds, i’m in.
Take a look at the pic in Post 17. FINE tie!
Considering the fact that it is more than 6 months until the first primary, I think Fred Thompson will have more than enough time to make his views known. In fact, he's actually been doing that for the last few months with his ABC commentaries and his stint on the Paul Harvey show. He has been making himself known without having to spend a dime. Pretty smart. Those activities didn't interfere with his contractual obligations with NBC for "Law and Order" or HBO for the "Wounded Knee" movie. He's already finished with NBC, and I believe his contract with HBO is up in June, so he's waiting for that to happen before his announces.
There is no requirement for all candidates to get into the race at the same time. If Fred thinks he can still raise enough money, and make his views known without having to announce as early as the others, more power to him.
I've been thinking the same thing. Folks who had long ago been turned off by the political scene might just take a second look if a candidate is someone with whom they are 'familiar', even if it is because of a part on telelvision. Nothing wrong with bringing a few more voters into the action!
—The only detriment to Thompson that I know of is that he’s got no military experience.—
Playing a general in Hunt for Red October is still superior to the combined military experience of Hitlery, Barack Hussein and the Breck Girl.
*snort* Heaven knows SHE can't keep a secret!
Without question.
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