Audio: Fred Thompson unloads on Mexican president
posted at 1:09 pm on March 20, 2007 by Allahpundit
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Three things.
1. In no slaughterhouse, in no butcher shop, shall there be found meat as red as this.
2. If he wasn’t already out of the running for AG, he is now.
3. Did Kaus mean this as an insult or a compliment?
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Can we just have Bush impeached and replace him with Thompson now?
D&mn the rules!
Gregor on March 20, 2007 at 1:11 PM
Use that as an announcement for an ‘08 run and he won’t have to campaign much.
windbag on March 20, 2007 at 1:16 PM
go Fred go…….!
robo on March 20, 2007 at 1:19 PM
FINALLY ! I love it !
I think I’ve found my man for ‘08!
stenwin77 on March 20, 2007 at 1:19 PM
Oh, red and rare, still warm from the carcass and oh so succulent.
bbz123 on March 20, 2007 at 1:19 PM
I need my beer and baked potato to go with that, please.
thirteen28 on March 20, 2007 at 1:20 PM
Listening to that gave me hope that he really is laying the groundwork for a presidential run. Could we be that lucky?
And if Thompson does run, I just pray that he doesn’t stop talking like this. I love the fact that you don’t have to translate his speeches from Political Bullcrap to English.
Chad on March 20, 2007 at 1:21 PM
Holy.
Now it will just be mean for him not to run.
frankj on March 20, 2007 at 1:21 PM
So very red. Deep, deep red. Scarlet.
Fred or bust.
Matticus Finch on March 20, 2007 at 1:22 PM
Well, Gregor, first Cheney has to decide his health problems are too great for him to continue as Veep, so that we can get Thompson nominated in his place. Problem is that Jorge is unlikely to put Thompson in the job, him disagreeing on such administration policies and all.
So instead Fred has to run against the Bush record on some things, which actually will probably help him get the nomination, the GOP base being increasingly frustrated with that record.
The Monster on March 20, 2007 at 1:26 PM
Fred dishing out a heaping helping of common sense once again, seasoned with downhome flavor. Sounds like what the overwhelming majority of Americans wants to hear regarding the border and illegal immigration. Nice dig about the hypocrisy of Mexico’s harsh policies on their southern border, and about Mexico’s economic plan depending on exporting their own citizens.
ReubenJCogburn on March 20, 2007 at 1:28 PM
If any of it weren’t true, I would call him on it.
What is with the rest of the American population that they don’t recognize his words as the truth?
Babs on March 20, 2007 at 1:32 PM
We need to contact the RNC…..all who support Thompson.
There is going to be a lot of rooms filled with cigar smoke and mumbling unless we set the RNC straight now.
Common sense will win this election if the RNC wakes the hell up. Everyday Americans wants someone as President who knows that mustard and not grey-poupon goes on a hot dog. All this pandering to this group and that group is just making us RedStaters puke.
Thompson/Steele 08!
Limerick on March 20, 2007 at 1:35 PM
I am SICK TO DEATH of taking the fall out from the illegal immigrant population.
I really don’t give a sh*t if lettuce goes to $3/lb. The upside of my anger just might be that we don’t PAY to educate illegals and PAY in terms of our own children’s education and health care for this corporate sponsored welfare scheme. Anyone out there that has children in the public shcools knows that hispanic speaking pupils drag the entire class down and, by default, make the native english speakers de facto tutors when these students could be learning to their ability.
Do you wonder why other countries exceed us in educational achievements? Look no further than taking gifted students away from their rightful educational abilities and making them part time tutors.
Yahhhhhh, I am so sick of this debate.
Babs on March 20, 2007 at 1:39 PM
Oh, Limerick, that is just cruel to even contemplate, a ticket that makes sense.
bbz123 on March 20, 2007 at 1:41 PM
Okay, now we are getting somewhere. There is someone who gets it, and is not afraid of the “big bad left”, you know the ones who won’t let others have free speech.
When others see the results of his poll numbers, they are hoppin on the band wagon.
right2bright on March 20, 2007 at 1:43 PM
You know, I like that!
StephC on March 20, 2007 at 1:43 PM
I don’t like lettuce or tomato on my cheesburger, I’ll be just fine if we start enforcing the law.
JayHaw Phrenzie on March 20, 2007 at 1:43 PM
I don’t mean to be a skeptic, but anyone can talk tough. When it comes down to the massive political pressure, international pressure, sliding poll numbers, massive protests, calls for him to leave office, the shunning on Capitol Hill, and all the other hubub, will he be as strong?
And please don’t just answer “Yes”, because you like him, or he played his character well on tv.
amerpundit on March 20, 2007 at 1:44 PM
Hey Limerick, Did you get to DC this weekend? I seem to remember that you were going to go with the Move America Forward Caravan. If not, I can understand. I was scheduled to go but the NY airports closed down due to the ice storm and driving was out of the question due to my personality profile (might have had a nervous break down on the NJ Turnpike).
If you went, I would like to hear what you thought.
Babs on March 20, 2007 at 1:44 PM
Mmmm, fresh, bloody, red meat.
I’ll take that ticket, Limerick. That would be the Left’s worst nightmare (which is precisely why the GutlessOP won’t even consider it).
steveegg on March 20, 2007 at 1:45 PM
I seem to remember a time, not so long ago, that Bush talked tough on a few policies, which he’s wimped out on now that Dems are in control.
amerpundit on March 20, 2007 at 1:46 PM
I’d vote for him
Zetterson on March 20, 2007 at 1:46 PM
How about Steele for AG?
Babs on March 20, 2007 at 1:48 PM
I’m just doubting that 2 very Conservative candidates will win the ticket, again, like in ‘00 and ‘04.
amerpundit on March 20, 2007 at 1:48 PM
Is there a transcript someplace? I can’t watch videos at work.
Bad Penny on March 20, 2007 at 1:50 PM
Are there still enough people in this country that still believe in this enough to even get him elected as a write-in?
bbz123 on March 20, 2007 at 1:51 PM
Okay. Okay. You convinced me. Here’s my theoretical perfect candidate list:
Thompson
Hunter
Gingrich
That commentary ended about 2 seconds too early. He needed to end it with “whatcha got now bitches” LOL
lorien1973 on March 20, 2007 at 1:53 PM
I count that was 2 commentaries from Thompson; 2 problems solved. And he’s not elected. If he were negro, he’d be magic!
lorien1973 on March 20, 2007 at 1:55 PM
It’s a sad commentary on us, when such straight talking common sense is considered red meat. Political correctness has been and will be, the death of us as a nation. I say we draft Gen. Peter Pace for the GOP nomination.
roninacreage on March 20, 2007 at 1:59 PM
Take a moment and contact your local/state Republican party. Let them know you think Fred Thompson should run for President. The more people who take the time to make their voices heard now, the better options we’ll have in 19 months.
corbettw on March 20, 2007 at 2:03 PM
Ever notice that the people that are for open boarders and illegal immigration are the very same people that yell the loudest about out-sourcing?
- The Cat
MirCat on March 20, 2007 at 2:04 PM
I seem to remember a time, not so long ago, that Bush talked tough on a few policies, which he’s wimped out on now that Dems are in control.
I know what your saying, but who else are you gonna vote for? Newt has some good ideas but he has no chance. Mitt, who looks very Presidential, seems very wishy washy. Rudy is tough and seems to be standing up for what he believes in - but the things he believes in arent the things we believe in. John McCain? Tancredo?
So far Fred is saying all the right things. I dont know of anything in his past that makes me afraid of what he might do once he wins. Except maybe for supporting campaign Finance reform, which i think he came out against recently.
amish on March 20, 2007 at 2:05 PM
Thompson / Gingrich in 08!
Romeo13 on March 20, 2007 at 2:08 PM
Fred can talk the talk. Can he walk it? I dunno, but I’d be willing to give him a shot.
Farmer_Joe on March 20, 2007 at 2:10 PM
Red, tender meat, with just a hint of fat. Not too much heat, just carry it past the stove real slow.
C’mon Fred. Just say the word and you’ll be amazed at the reaction.
BacaDog on March 20, 2007 at 2:14 PM
Every time he opens his mouth, he makes every other Presidential candidate or potential candidate look a little (or a lot) stupider and wimpier.
#1 Thompson / Steele
#2 Thompson / Hunter
#3 Thompson / Anybody (but McCain)
And, NO, I don’t buy into the Thompson is a ’stalking horse’ for McCain conspiracy theory, even if they are old pals.
LegendHasIt on March 20, 2007 at 2:18 PM
I don’t know what is tastier, Fred Thompson’s words, or Calderon himself, who by those words just got barbecued West Tennessee-style. WOW.
There is no barbecue tastier than Memphis barbecue, and, though his home is a few counties away, Thompson just gave us a heaping helping of it. Mmmmm, that’s good.
Mr. Thompson, if you need a signature on your petition, let me know.
flutejpl on March 20, 2007 at 2:23 PM
Who are these “very Conservative” candidates of which you speak? Besides Cheney?
ReubenJCogburn on March 20, 2007 at 2:23 PM
Well that’s the $64,000 question, isn’t it?
The guy is very appealing, and not to (insert homespun expression meaning deflate) the excitement: is it only serendipity that when the R party is actively looking for a strongly conservative and charismatic candidate, that Thompson decides to speak out on…..illegal immigration, the marquee, red meatiest conservative policy issue?
Probably not. Though that hardly disqualifies him, just makes him as shrewd and political as the next guy.
honora on March 20, 2007 at 2:23 PM
At the very least, can someone in the RNC get the man into a few meetings on policy, and how we should be talking about policy? The sudden, jarring flood of common sense talk should shake SOME positive action out of the next administration no matter which side grabs the crown…And in the interim it might just stun the hell out of the Dems as well.
52Ranger on March 20, 2007 at 2:27 PM
This is the real Fred Thompson:
No BS
Tell it like it is
Tell it like it should be
Tell it like it WILL be
Fred’s de’ MAN!!!
OBX Pete on March 20, 2007 at 2:27 PM
The worst mistake Thompson could make is to eventually pick McCain as his Vice-President nominee. That’s what I fear, since they are good friends. I hope he’s smarter than that.
Gregor on March 20, 2007 at 2:30 PM
Very red meat.
Anyway, am I the only one that can’t get into Ace’s site?
Bad Candy on March 20, 2007 at 2:32 PM
Yeah, Uncle Fred is gonna run.
Thompson/Rice and put Santorum at State.
Iblis on March 20, 2007 at 2:41 PM
I’m developing a man-crush on Fred…
Verbal Abuse on March 20, 2007 at 2:48 PM
An excellent point. I think that his ability to beat Washington at its own game, though, is just another positive on his dossier. It’s somthing about which our current president has proven two things:
1) It’s a requirement for being able to do truly well as POTUS.
2) Our current POTUS doesn’t possess it.
If Bush craved the camera like an actor by trade and were comfortable and eloquent in front of it, America would seek to hear more of his own message. He’d be heard in spite of all MSM attempts to smear and squelch him. Some would agree and some would disagree… but the playing field would be leveled. That’s exactly how Reagan leveled it.
I’m not saying that Thompson is another Reagan. I don’t want another Reagan; that person would just try to be someone he isn’t. I want a man (or a woman) who will be true to his own beliefs and will fight for them as visibly as possible in spite of all the bull-crap laid before him. Until and unless the evidence changes, that man is Fred D. Thompson, if he would just run.
flutejpl on March 20, 2007 at 2:53 PM
So red, a little Mercurochrome and some bandages, we will be able to save this beast!
FINALLY!!!!!!! How long has it been since I heard an American in Power, actually speak to what the American People are screaming for?
No nuance, no Clintonisk, no Albrightruisms, no Political Correctness….. just the plain facts!
I LOVE THIS MAN!!! (does that make me gay?)
Thompson/Steele….. Hunter in Charge of Defense, Newt in Charge of State, Tancredo… Homeland Security!
PinkyBigglesworth on March 20, 2007 at 2:55 PM
Mommy, why is my steak twitching? I think I just heard a moo.
Kid from Brooklyn on March 20, 2007 at 2:59 PM
What else should one expect from a politician? When you want to rouse the troops, make em angry at someone or something.
The problem with the GOP field as it stands is there is no “official” candidate that even remotely resembles a conservative across the board. For this reason, we’re now faced with becoming “issue voters”. Rather than finding the entire package in one candidate, we have to sort and pick, and mix and match our personal priorities to decide whom to support. In the end, I’ll likely end up in support of a candidate who only shares a couple of my views rather than the entire slate.
Personally, taxes are my deal killer. Immigration reform, abortion, small government, 2nd amendment rights, fiscal responsibility, energy policy, tort reform, presidential line item veto, and even the war on terror take a backseat to tax policy.
While my ideal candidate would be in support of all of my views, I haven’t seen one yet for 2008. So, I’ll start with “will he/she raise my taxes” and work down the list.
Maybe not a perfect system, but it works for me.
I really like Fred. But, I want to know his positions on my “list” before I get too excited.
BacaDog on March 20, 2007 at 3:07 PM
I think you grossly underestimate the size of McVain’s ego to contemplate that he might accept the #2 spot. Assuming it ever gets to the point where Thompson would be doing the asking, I seriously doubt McVain’s giant ego would allow him to say “yes”, especially since ‘08 was supposed to be his year.
thirteen28 on March 20, 2007 at 3:07 PM
This meats so red it’s still grazing in the meadow…
I’ve bee trying to tell you guys for many months now the Thompson is the mest cadidate we could hope for…and it’s so heartwarming now all this talk of Drafting him to run…Draft Fred Thompson now!! If they cloned a Ragan for our times, Fred woud be him.
This is especially great coming off Bush’s toush-kissing of Calderone last week.
Three cheers for Fred Dalton Thompson…hipHIP “horray”
JetBoy on March 20, 2007 at 3:09 PM
Here are a couple of links to petitions in support of Thompson for President.
http://www.grassrootsvoter.com/index.html
http://www.petitiononline.com/FDT_08/petition.html
BacaDog on March 20, 2007 at 3:16 PM
If Thompson gets the nomination, he will need a “war room” the likes that nobody has ever seen before. He will be facing, if the polls hold up, the most vicious, ambitious person in America, Hillary Clinton. She will, no doubt, mount the most vicious, slashing, underhanded, lying, violent attack ever mounted in a political race. She can’t help herself.
Thompson, if nominated, will have to immediately go on the attack and answer each slur, each lie, each attack add, each phony “scandal” that the Democrats mount. I don’t know if Thompson has it in him, but if he doesn’t, the Beast will do what she must to destroy him in order to win in November 2008.
Whoever gets the Republican nomination, he will need, I estimate, at least a half billion dollars in donations, just to counter the Beast’s attack advertising campaign.
That means Republicans are going to have to dig deep into their pockets, and that the party is going to have to unite completely behind their man. It is my hope that the quest for the nomination does not get so bitter that at the end of the day, that the losers cannot wholeheartedly support the eventual nominee.
The one good thing, if you can call it good, is that Hillary’s nomination means that the nutroots have been taken down and taken down hard — and hopefully will waste their efforts on a “Nader-like” 3rd party candidate — but that would be balanced against the fact that the most vicious, ambitious woman on the planet (and her lying, cheating, serial sexual predator husband) would have the most powerful office in the world nearly within her grasp.
2008 is going to be an interesting year — in the Chinese sense — I think.
georgej on March 20, 2007 at 3:18 PM
VOTE FRED THOMPSON! VOTE FRED THOMPSON!
msipes on March 20, 2007 at 3:29 PM
Babs…
sorry for the long response time….yep made it….plane was 6 hours late and we were sans luggage. By the time my wife and I got to bed it was 2am and we got up at 6 and went to the memorial. I must admit that the tiredness and cold took a toll on us old folks. But it was worth it. Every friggin shiver. My wify was a tad bit cranky tho.
Go Fred. Go Fred. Go Fred.
Limerick on March 20, 2007 at 3:44 PM
That need will not subside if he is elected. The need for a war room to respond to the opposition smear machine is an ongoing one, the lack of which can severely hampers an administration’s ability to be effect. The current administration makes painfully clear what results from unpreparedness and ineptitude in political combat.
thirteen28 on March 20, 2007 at 3:46 PM
Thompson / Gingrich in 08!
Romeo13 on March 20, 2007 at 2:08 PM
cant decide to switch the order or not. but the choice is correct. Let him tell us what will happen in Iraq, that may close the deal.
VTWaldrup on March 20, 2007 at 3:46 PM
to be effectIVE … dammmit.
thirteen28 on March 20, 2007 at 3:48 PM
Something about point 3 (’Did Kaus mean this as an insult or a compliment?’) pisses me off.
When you dig into this point, two conservative writers dismiss a Thompson run. Rich Lowry and Jonah Goldberg pooh-pooh Thompson’s chances in successfully running for the party nomination. I for one am sick of Rich Lowry, Jonah Goldberg, and the rest of the country club republican types trashing the idea of Fred Thompson.
Currently, the Republican Party has no viable candidate that is conservative. McCain, Giuliani, and Romney are being thrust at us just because they might be able to beat Hillary. The Party just asks us to forget these candidates’ liberal tendencies. Sure victory, just relax our principles. That is the kind of thinking that lost us many congressional seats in 2006. The party is spineless and clueless. Therefore, it is up to us in the hinterlands to get this grassroots movement going. Screw the National Review!!
gmaninatl on March 20, 2007 at 3:49 PM
Screw the NR is right. I love my better-to-do Republican bosses….but I am also sick and tired of that ‘hey I got a MBA so shut up attitude’.
Fred is hot dogs, beer, weeding the front yard, shoot that damned coyote that got the hens kinda man. I’ll take him over the grey-poupon Republican any day.
Limerick on March 20, 2007 at 3:56 PM
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again:
I {heart} Fred Thompson!
For those that are interested, there are some grass-roots efforts to help convince Fred to run. It can’t hurt to go show some love!
lan astaslem on March 20, 2007 at 4:01 PM
I don’t know. I don’t think McCain is stupid enough to pass up that opportunity, especially if he’s awake enough to see his polling numbers within the Republican base. By the time the choice is there to be made, it should be completely clear that he’ll never have a chance to win the Republican nomination.
I’ve said repeatedly that if he was smart, he’d switch parties. He would almost be guaranteed the Democratic nomination while having almost a zero chance of winning as a Republican.
But again, if you’re in McCain’s situation … you don’t turn down the opportunity to be Vice-President of the United States. Especially if the likely President is your longtime good friend.
Let’s just hope Thompson is smart enough to know better.
Gregor on March 20, 2007 at 4:18 PM
Don’t be naive. They’re not being thrust at you “just because they might be able to beat Hillary.” They’re being forced on you because they support the Bush and current GOP agenda, which is open borders. Every decision is based upon this one agenda.
This is why the GOP and the media refuse to even mention the name of any candidate on the other side of the amnesty and immigration issue. The current GOP (meaning those in charge) does not have any interest in having a real conservative in office and they’ll soon attempt to discredit Thompson in any way possible.
Gregor on March 20, 2007 at 4:24 PM
We’ll just have to agree to disagree. I think McVain’s ego is way too big, enough to swallow up whatever logical faculties he has. It’s his mega-sized ego that causes him to betray conservatives for adulation of the NYTimes, et al., as well as what causes him to run toward the center during primary season when anyone with political common sense would tell you that you run to the right (or left if you’re a dem) during the primaries.
His ego and insatiable need for aggrandizement from the MSM has driven his actions on a number of high-profile issues and thus caused him to burn bridges with the very people whose support he needs to win the nomintation in the first place. If his ego can cloud his thinking on that, it’s not such a stretch that he’d say no to being #2 on the ticket.
thirteen28 on March 20, 2007 at 4:35 PM
Finally a real leader. Thompson/Steele. Condi would have been a great running mate but I am afraid her ties to bush has ruined her career.
Wade on March 20, 2007 at 4:42 PM
BINGO!!
CitizenJim on March 20, 2007 at 4:47 PM
Sorry… learning…
BINGO!!
CitizenJim on March 20, 2007 at 4:48 PM
I hope you’re right.
Gregor on March 20, 2007 at 4:52 PM
Nope, I thought long and hard about the order…
Thompson is much more Presidential, much more Charismatic with way lower negatives (people who will NOT vote for them) while Newt has the better mind…
With Newt to help with Strategy, especialy after the election, and Fred on the bully pulpit telling Amanahkilldahjews what the real deal is???? Game on!!!
Romeo13 on March 20, 2007 at 4:52 PM
Oh Yeah, I think a good vet could save that piece of juicy warm red meat.
Run Fred Run
silenced majority on March 20, 2007 at 4:55 PM
Steak tartare!
I’ve found my candidate. Please Fred, RUN!
Mallard T. Drake on March 20, 2007 at 5:12 PM
Thompson/Pence 08. It’s looking better all the time, Gingrich will wait too long, and the rest are blowing smoke-hoping to get the undecided vote.
tormod on March 20, 2007 at 5:24 PM
Sing the petitions. Bake cookies for a ‘Fred’ sale. GOE worked. Draft Fred could work just as easily. Don’t let Fred off the hook. Especially don’t let Fred not run because he didn’t hear us calling.
Limerick on March 20, 2007 at 5:29 PM
sorry Sign.
Limerick on March 20, 2007 at 5:30 PM
Romeo13 … I concur
VTWaldrup on March 20, 2007 at 5:30 PM
I’ve been watching Thompson since he came into view and I like what I see and hear. What is more, I think that he could be the conservative candidate that might capture some serious “blue dog” democrat votes and well as keep some old time conservatives from an exodus from the GOP. Yeah, I know that the CEP has already labeled him as just another NeoCon but I’m not ready to buy into that yet.
As much as I like Steele or JC Watts as possible VPs on the ticket (or Duncan Hunter or Tom Tancredo) I enough of a realist to know that to get someone you like into the White House you may have to make compromises, like would Rudy in the second slot bring New York State into the fold etc.? I’m not at the point where I’m going to qualify my support on the basis of who he might pick as a running mate.
There is something very comforting in hearing Thompson address the issues that I am worried about. He communicates very well, maybe as well as Ronald Reagan and he has the same comfortable but tough “feel” as Eisenhower and Reagan did.
I want to hear more of Thompson on the issues but then again the best way to win an election these days is packaging and marketing a candidate and often that means staying away from issues to avoid attacks on the issues.
I agree, Thompson not running now would just be mean.
Buzzy on March 20, 2007 at 5:38 PM
limerick - I have the greatest respect for you and your wife for showing up last Sat. GOOD ON YOU and, thank you.
We were totally locked in, airports and roads closed.
I would really like it if you would write your impressions of the day. It was an historic day. We sat glued to the TV and internet in lieu of attendence…
Thank you and your wife again and God Bless our Troops!
Babs on March 20, 2007 at 5:57 PM
Fred makes the most sense of anyone lately. I want Fred and either Kasich or Steele in 2008.
duff65 on March 20, 2007 at 6:02 PM
For those of you that keep referring to Fred’s acting career, keep in mind that the first role he had was playig himself. He was a fine lawyer and keen political mind before he ever started acting. I don’t even consider him an actor. I think roles are written for characters that happen to be Fred Thompson.
Barntender on March 20, 2007 at 6:19 PM
I’m on board. Stack him with Hunter or Romney and we finally have a conservative ticket.
Alden Pyle on March 20, 2007 at 7:26 PM
Mary Katharine is talking about Fred too.
BacaDog on March 20, 2007 at 7:37 PM
Babs….Just froze to the toes!….I am not one of those Americans who float if you get the drift. Without the luggage we had only a sweater and over that a sweat shirt.
It was a left-wing American airlines conspiracy against Texans.
We had breakfast at the hotel then walked over to the Lincoln Memorial. Bout that time my wife said ‘Why am I here exactly?’ But don’t get her wrong. She is 100% pro-troop pro-war anti-crybaby. We spent most of the morning just on the green to the south of the memorial and then got into line for the Vietnam Memorial. That was the hardest to leave. Like a vast number of other Americans there are names on that wall that I knew as flesh and blood. We spent a lot of time there. By the time the protesters were half-way across the bridge my wife and I gave up the ghost and went back to the hotel. Chicken? Nope. Cold and tired…yep.
It was wonderful seeing so many patriots, and bile making to see so many defeatists. My wife and I couldn’t help but talk later about how someday, probably soon, this nation is going to come to blows with itself(again). The writing is on the wall, is anyone paying attention? One thing for sure, my wife and I know what side American Airlines is on.
(sorry American…….this is SATIRE…..I don’t need no libel lawsuit)
Limerick on March 20, 2007 at 7:49 PM
Woohoo!
Valiant on March 20, 2007 at 7:51 PM
Is there any way Bush can just get Thompson to give his speeches for him? Fred can go to the podium and give the speech and then Bush can take the questions from the press after or something. Some people are communicate better when read than when heard, others better when heard than read. Bush’s speeches are better when you read them, Thompson’s are better when you hear them.
crosspatch on March 20, 2007 at 7:54 PM
Bingo!
Christoph on March 20, 2007 at 8:54 PM
FRed Thompson as AG?
Hell!
If Dick Cheney’s leg acts up any more, he should step down and have the President appoint FRed as VeeP.
That would frost a few oysters at the 19th Hole lounges… and steambaths.
normsrevenge on March 20, 2007 at 9:35 PM
That face! That folksy voice! Those conservative views! I could get used to this guy.
Mojave Mark on March 20, 2007 at 10:06 PM
Huh???
There was a Conservative on the ticket? Where? Coulda fooled me.
Mooseman on March 20, 2007 at 10:36 PM
The audio definitely gets you nodding your head as you are listening to it, just as it was designed to, but it is pap and an hour after hearing it you won’t remember a word of it.
What he says here doesn’t even imply what he might believe. I mean, we know Mexico doesn’t like the fence…what do you think about the fence, Fred?
Perchant on March 20, 2007 at 11:05 PM
Raw and bloody, just like it is supposed to be.
Meat, meat, meat!
TwinkietheKid on March 20, 2007 at 11:28 PM
I am finding myself listening to that sound clip over, and over, and over again……. and something inside me is starting to feel “good” again…… Try it, add it to your favorites and begin your day with it.
I think you find a new “spring in your step”….. It is Spring now, isn’t it?
PinkyBigglesworth on March 20, 2007 at 11:35 PM
Amen
riggermarander on March 20, 2007 at 11:51 PM
DRAFT THOMPSON!
Draft Fred Thompson
gmoonster on March 21, 2007 at 1:29 AM
I was thinking today that even though Bush has had his ups and downs he DID give us the two best SCOTUS judges EVER. Even St. Ronald gave us O’Conner who was an absolute disaster. The next president, if he’s conservative, will give us back a world where human life has value. Restoring the Supreme Court to sanity will go a long way to solving many problems. I would vote for Thompson in a heart-beat but the real battle is who gets to pick the future SCOTUS nominees.
Mojave Mark on March 21, 2007 at 1:35 AM
Please run Mr. Thompson. Give me a conservative to vote for.
doufree on March 21, 2007 at 9:08 AM
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