Posted on 10/09/2007 4:31:49 PM PDT by AmericanMade1776
The newcomer to the Republican presidential field didn't stand out in his first debate of the 2008 race but he didn't blow it either.
An intense spat between GOP rivals Mitt Romney and Rudy Giuliani over taxes and spending took some of the focus - and the heat - off Thompson and overshadowed the other six Republicans on stage; Thompson was literally stuck between the two as they sparred.
"I've enjoyed watching these fellas. I gotta admit it was getting a little boring without me, but I'm glad to be here now," Thompson said - and by the end of the two hours, it showed.
The debate was an important test of Thompson's maturity as a candidate and he largely held his own.
A late entry to the race who has stumbled, Thompson was looking to counter the perception that he's unprepared to be president.
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Well, Willard made a complete ass of himself more than once tonight, so think of how much of an ass he’d make of himself while debating Hillary.
Wrong, read the war powers act and get a clue. Obviously neither you or Paul have read it.
If Romney gets elected, nothing will ever be his fault.
EVER.
Maybe we should vote for Mitt’s lawyer and eliminate the middle man.
I have previously noted his physiognomy and general demeanor as being indicative of illness. I noted this (March?)before he related his Indolent Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. He has had radiation and chemotherapy but his oncologist and he claim not to worry everything is fine, etc.
It is my basic hesitation about him. No one else agrees with me, least of all and including Freepers. So maybe I am just an alarmist.
ROTFL!
Who, pray tell, is going to take us to trial?
Do you havee access to his detailed health records?
How do you know what course of treatment was followed?
(In FDT’s case)
Hey, you can vote for anybody you like, but I wonder if you made the same statement in 2004 before voting for Bush who also consulted his attorneys in 2001 and 2003? I highly doubt it. Just more double standards for Romney around here. He outshines everyone on the stage with his intellect, demeanor and delivery and I guess people who support others feel this need to nitpick and find things to complain about it. Just petty and transparent.
I think Fred Thompson did fine. He was authoritative for getting warmed up, and witty.
Thats coming from someone who likes Ron Paul too, besides Hunter.
Maybe we should vote for the US lawyer and eliminate the middle man.
Should have done that with Bush or whoever is coming up!
Try HERE.
Or you might like to try the Washington Post HERE..
In the WaPo article they describe his chemotherapy agent--Rituximab.
Not directed at you, but it is a shame "we the people" have been reduced to this type of forum.
really , he seemed fine to me. he was funny and put chrissy in her place .But then again , I am don’t have an agenda like trashing anyone for a reason . it seems to me there are quite few clinton trolls out spreading dissent in the ranks .fred must be a real threat since comrade Liz is out peddle for her queen hilary.
No, Fred has not had chemo.
It requires the President to consult with Congress before and during hostilities (Sec. 3); and to remove U.S. armed forces from hostilities if Congress has not declared war or passed a resolution authorizing the use of force within 60 days (Sec.. 5(b)). It grants an additional 30 days upon a formal request by the President, presumably when "unavoidable military necessity" requires additional action for a safe withdrawal.
Not open for discussion, Ron Paul is a moron and any of his supporters who can't read are as well.
Whoa. The spin control came out quickly on that one.
Don't have to. The Constitution trumps everything. An Act passed in the 1970s doesn't override the Constitution. Isn't it interesting only liberals used to go to extra Constitutional 'implied' powers but dang if a 'conservative' won't hide under it because 'his' guy is in power. If a Democrat were doing this after 6 years, the internet wouldn't be able to hold all the wailing from 'conservatives' over the issue.
I am sure no one but in today’s climate there are few of the good guy nation left they be inflitrated by the left and so we fight with might aqs well as our wits!
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