Video: Fred’s holiday message
posted at 2:12 pm on December 22, 2007 by Allahpundit
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Classy. They could have gone the Huckabee route here and turned it into a political opportunity by having Fred appear in it. The fact that they didn’t speaks well of him.
Note too: It’s a holiday message, not merely a Christmas one. Given the subject matter, that’s also appropriate.
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Nicely done.
flipflop on December 22, 2007 at 2:15 PM
Merry Christmas, troops.
Good on you, Fred.
TexasDan on December 22, 2007 at 2:15 PM
Very classy.
iurockhead on December 22, 2007 at 2:16 PM
More good genuine greetings. They always help make the season a little better.
MadisonConservative on December 22, 2007 at 2:18 PM
Thank you.
Something we can all agree on.
Merry Christmas.
Professor Blather on December 22, 2007 at 2:20 PM
Nicely done. Good. Very classy. Genuine. All very true.
Also smart. Everyone else pumps out theirs and Fred waits to mail his just a couple of days later.
Something different this way comes. Slow and steady like.
Limerick on December 22, 2007 at 2:22 PM
Very nice and very Fred.
Connie on December 22, 2007 at 2:23 PM
Where was the VO: “I’m Fred Thompson, and I approved this message”?
Labamigo on December 22, 2007 at 2:27 PM
Cool.
Theworldisnotenough on December 22, 2007 at 2:27 PM
If Fred had spoken, Allah would have found it “irritating” rather than “awesome” ;^)
db on December 22, 2007 at 2:29 PM
Teh awesome.
wccawa on December 22, 2007 at 2:31 PM
Least we forget
The reason we beget
For granted we have
The freedoms we hold
The lives we give true
A Christmas to you
Forget not you less
Kini on December 22, 2007 at 2:32 PM
Very nicely done Fred! A touch of class.
Where are the trolls today? I’m sure they will have something nasty to say about this.
OBX Pete on December 22, 2007 at 2:35 PM
Very ,very nice. Maybe as good as it gets. Thanks Allah.
Griz on December 22, 2007 at 2:35 PM
Were’s the universal giveaway FOR THE CHILDREN?
pedestrian on December 22, 2007 at 2:36 PM
The music was a nice subtle “Merry Christmas” message without having to make it clear that this was a Christmas ad. Another example that Fred! “gets it.”
Mallard T. Drake on December 22, 2007 at 2:38 PM
I’ll never get tired of looking at images of our military men and women. I’ll never get tired of the photos of little Iraqi kids having a good time. Ads like this make my heart swell with pride to be an American. And that’s a message I’ll never get tired of hearing.
Merry Christmas.
RushBaby on December 22, 2007 at 2:38 PM
Actually, my last post wasn’t quite clear. The Fred! gets it is in reference to the content of the ad. He understands what is important and appropriate at this time of year. Not having to listen to politicians hawking their programs.
Mallard T. Drake on December 22, 2007 at 2:40 PM
This was the accompanying letter, according a post at FR:
“email content:
December 22, 2007
Dear Friend:
In this season when we are thankful for the many blessings our freedom enables, we should also remember the hundreds of thousands of men and women, sons and daughters, and friends who are defending America’s security.
Their faithful devotion and defense to our founding principles protects us and is allowing freedom to spread in lands formerly ruled by tyranny.
The victory that they are winning against the threats of radical terrorists will be the clarion call that goes out to all the world’s tyrants, that America will fight for those oppressed and deliver God’s great gift of freedom.
As they go about their duties, we pray that they will be safe and comforted by all those here at home praying for them.
Senator Fred Thompson had this video produced to thank our troops for their courage and sacrifice, and to let them know they are not forgotten as they are away from their loved ones during the Christmas holiday.
We would ask that you take the time and forward this to any active duty military soldier, reservist and veteran in your e-mail address book and ask them to do the same. Please also forward this to all of your family, friends and associates and ask them to do the same.
We join Fred in wishing each and every one of you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Sincerely yours,
Major General James Livingston Joe Repya USMC (Retired) LTC US Army (Retired) Medal of Honor Recipient National Executive Director Co-Chair, National Steering Committee Veterans for Fred Thompson Veterans for Fred Thompson”
Connie on December 22, 2007 at 2:41 PM
Very nice. God Bless America.
CP on December 22, 2007 at 2:42 PM
Classy video
bnelson44 on December 22, 2007 at 2:43 PM
Nice clip. We can all agree, I’m sure, on the message, and it’s cool that he did it. From a crass political standpoint, I’m not sure how much it helps him with any voters not already in his camp. Then again, I’m not sure how much any of the “holiday” ads help any of the candidates, except maybe Huckabee, since his ad reinforced his Christian image. By the way, did Romney do a Christmas ad?
Big S on December 22, 2007 at 2:44 PM
Outstanding!
Bugler on December 22, 2007 at 2:52 PM
Well done. God bless them all!
Merry Christmas.
Ex-tex on December 22, 2007 at 2:52 PM
Excellent. Reminding America of it’s strength – the people sacrificing to preserve our rights, of whom we can all be proud and grateful. Thank you Fred. Thank you service families.
.
Exactly Limerick. Fred’s campaign strategy reminds me of the fable, The Tortoise and the Hare:
Quiet, steady, and thoughtful
versus
loud, frantic, and brash.
blue sky on December 22, 2007 at 2:57 PM
Every day my conviction grows stronger and stronger – I’m voting for Fred!
MsUnderestimated on December 22, 2007 at 2:57 PM
The next couple of weeks are gonna make a lot of folks feel better. Keep the faith.
Merry Christmas.
a capella on December 22, 2007 at 2:57 PM
Very classy, and very moving. I think Fred wins the Christmas ad wars
Keli on December 22, 2007 at 2:58 PM
Hear here! Well done. A Christmas message with honor. Heart warming.
It is above comparison to the other political holiday messages.
Merry Christmas everyone.
christophercube on December 22, 2007 at 3:01 PM
Me too.
bnelson44 on December 22, 2007 at 3:04 PM
It pains me to say it, but I think Mitt will “win” if he puts out a halfway decent Christmas ad. He’ll benefit enormously from looking like a mainstream Christian in a TV ad. It probably won’t be as inspiring a message as Fred’s, but it will quickly eclipse all of the others based solely on who it’s coming from. There’s a reason why he’s put it off until the last couple of days.
Big S on December 22, 2007 at 3:07 PM
Yup, kind of like a 100 car freight train, not the fastest thing on wheels nor the flashiest thing anyone ever saw, but god almighty is it powerful and you sure as he11 don’t want to get run over by it.
doriangrey on December 22, 2007 at 3:08 PM
FT is a class act…he has a strong silence about himself…I’m not committed yet, but leaning hard his way.
oldernslower on December 22, 2007 at 3:14 PM
I can’t imagine how that could have been any better.
Canadian Infidel on December 22, 2007 at 3:23 PM
Big S, Mitt did do a Christmas ad(s), they were bunch of ads dissing Huck, which shows you how ineffective he/it was.
Fred has shown again why he is a leader and not a follower.
right2bright on December 22, 2007 at 3:25 PM
That’s a great ad, without the Fred Thompson at the end, you wouldn’t even know it was a political ad, and really, that would be a great ad just to run for Christmas. I dunno that it helps him in any way, but I don’t think that matters.
Bad Candy on December 22, 2007 at 3:27 PM
This is another reason I am leaning Freds way:
He refuses to pander Iowa Farmers
broker1 on December 22, 2007 at 3:31 PM
Very moving. I still have a lump in my throat. Fred is my first choice among the candidates.
centralcal on December 22, 2007 at 3:33 PM
Just Plain Good and Just Plain Fred.!
Merry Christmas Fred and to all who serve our country.
Nelsa on December 22, 2007 at 3:36 PM
Fred scores major points for this! Thank you, Fred.
petefrt on December 22, 2007 at 3:42 PM
It seems the cream still rises to the top! A very piognant clip that I am sure will be well recieved by servicemen everywhere. This might be the only Christmas card some of them recieve.
sonnyspats1 on December 22, 2007 at 3:52 PM
correction/servicemen and servicewomen
sonnyspats1 on December 22, 2007 at 3:54 PM
Fred delivers the goods, day in and day out. His positions are solid as granite which really explains why stories like this get spun out of control. The last thing that his opponents want is to have to stand toe to toe with Fred on the issues. Doing so would be the equivalent of Richard Simon’s trying to take the heavy weight boxing title from Mike Tyson when Mike was at the height of his career. To say that it would not be a pretty sight would be the understatement of the century to say the very least.
doriangrey on December 22, 2007 at 4:02 PM
After a second watch… this is an excellent example of why Fred is the only Republican that stands a chance of winning in the general. People will like him and respect him. You have to admit, even we don’t have anymore of those in the chase.
I think if Fred has to drop out early you’ll see many true conservatives resigned to a liberal landslide. The good news… only 10% of America actually know they’re conservative and when asked would call theirselves part of the conservative movement. 10% at best.
Griz on December 22, 2007 at 4:11 PM
Wow
Zorro on December 22, 2007 at 4:23 PM
Reminds me of the Christmas card I got from my cousin and his wife–a shot of the Wall with a Christmas wreath in front of it, and it says something very similar to this video.
Best Christmas card I have ever received.
Bob's Kid on December 22, 2007 at 4:30 PM
Since I wont be around a computer the next couple of days..
Merry Christmas !! To ALL at Hot Air,my fellow commenters, AP, Bryan, MM. May you all have a joyous holiday. God Bless you all and keep you safe.
mrfixit on December 22, 2007 at 5:03 PM
Does anybody remember the Adam Sandler “Respect” skit? That’s the first thing that comes to my mind when I read a Fredhead thread.
Respect!
Big S on December 22, 2007 at 5:08 PM
Solemn reminder about all who keep us free. Elegantly classy. Nothing hidden, and nothing obviously displayed; no alternative motives.
Merry Christmas mrfixit.
Entelechy on December 22, 2007 at 5:23 PM
I honestly thought that the days when a political candidate would do something that wasn’t completely self serving were long gone. Very good vid. Thank you Fred for reminding me of exactly where my thoughts and prayers shoud be right now.
Buzzy on December 22, 2007 at 5:24 PM
The best holiday greeting of all the candidates.
Worth a thousand words.
Hawkins1701 on December 22, 2007 at 5:35 PM
If Fred drops out, it will be a repeat of the ‘04 election. Voting against someone, rather than voting for someone. I cannot in good conscience, this time, work for any candidate other than Fred Thompson and all of my energy will simply be put into defeating the left. That’s kind of a drag.
Connie on December 22, 2007 at 5:43 PM
But…
Didn’t Ken Burns endorse Obama?
Typhoon on December 22, 2007 at 6:29 PM
You can say “Holiday Season” if you top it off with a “God Bless”
jjjen on December 22, 2007 at 6:41 PM
AP, thank you. I’m sending that to my son, who is in the Navy and won’t be home for Christmas this year.
God bless Fred.
Kowboy on December 22, 2007 at 6:50 PM
AP, Thsnks for posting that. Iv’e already sent it to
all on my list. Classy and sincere.
God Bless the troops and Fred for producing it.
Merry Christmas to all on Hot Air and the subscribers.
Texyank on December 22, 2007 at 7:02 PM
That was well done. A simple reminder, as most Americans plan to gather and celebrate Christmas, that we live in the land of the free because of the brave.
alilianstrom on December 22, 2007 at 7:09 PM
Beautiful, respectful ad.
Merry Christmas to Michelle, Allah, Bryan and ALL HotAir addicts and may we all have a glorious 2008.
omnipotent on December 22, 2007 at 7:10 PM
It’s nice they included Hiro Nakamura. He did help save the world. When did he join the army?
BDavis on December 22, 2007 at 7:49 PM
Fred did good.
Rusty Bill on December 22, 2007 at 8:18 PM
Merry Christmas to the troops, Hot Air staff, and everybody else out there! May 2008 be better than 2007 for everyone!
xplodeit on December 22, 2007 at 8:20 PM
Classic Fred Thompson.
I just had to send him another 50 bucks. He’s braking the bank with me!
Vote for Fred!
msipes on December 22, 2007 at 8:29 PM
Such class, Fred!
Dear Lord, please make us lucky enough to end up with this guy as Prez.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays…with much love to our troops, our reservists, our HA commenter family and to our beloved HOTAIR staff!!
tickleddragon on December 22, 2007 at 8:48 PM
Nice…..and Amen.
Hening on December 22, 2007 at 9:12 PM
God bless you Fred Thompson…whether you get a single vote or not.
AZCON on December 22, 2007 at 9:14 PM
What can I say but, that was all class.
May the blessings of Christ be with you and the troops always.
jdsmith0021 on December 22, 2007 at 10:18 PM
And in his spare time, Fred lobbies for dictators and helps terrorists avoid justice for 11 years.
Yeah, you convinced me Fred. (rolleyes)
csdeven on December 22, 2007 at 11:50 PM
As much as he’s bashed in the media for not being as “articulate” as when he’s scripted, I think Fred’s really a classy guy, and speaks from his to the hearts of other Americans.
Wonderfully done; I’m glad he didn’t include anything other than his name… it seemed far more genuine than the other ads so far.
I haven’t endorsed any candidate as of yet, as I’m still not sure the extent of how much of what they say is true or simply contrived for my vote. But I will admit; Fred is growing on me.
nationspatriotcom on December 23, 2007 at 12:04 AM
From Patterico’s comments
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Beautifully done. The more I see of Fred, the more I like him. Good Luck in Iowa, Fred, I hope you do well.
Comment by cheeseball — 12/22/2007 @ 7:01 pm
#
Now that’s a class ad. I’m sending Fred some of the campaign money I’ve been holding back.
Comment by syn — 12/22/2007 @ 7:04 pm
Connie on December 23, 2007 at 1:06 AM
It WAS very good in that it showed that we who are here at home preparing to celebrate Christmas with family should be very thankful for many things. Top of the list should be that we have those who are willing to give up their Christmas with family to serve our country in a foreign land to keep us safe.
The ad also showed the Iraqi’s looking rather thankful for our soldiers being there…not usually portrayed by the DBM.
It was also great in that it showed what a priority our soldiers should be during this time, and what their mission is. It wasn’t about some smarmy crap about giveaways with some gift wrapping suggesting a holiday ad, or a Christmas tree in the background and a cheesy political message.
It wasn’t about some politicians family and how he might celebrate Christmas, but should remind those politicians who are the ones missing their family.
Very classy and well done.
When will the trolls start whining about the troops being politicized?
91Veteran on December 23, 2007 at 1:36 AM
Stay classy dude…..
TBinSTL on December 23, 2007 at 3:16 AM
Hard to top a broadside from an Iowa-class battleship, or the “class act in Iowa” (Fred). Wonderful way to show appreciation to our men and women in the services. Ol’ Fred just keeps showing me why he is the one who will get my vote.
Texas Nick 77 on December 23, 2007 at 3:51 AM
Awesome! I’m with Fred!
sabbott on December 23, 2007 at 4:15 AM
Well, you stay ignorant dopey.
Fred didn’t do this ad. His makeover people did. What Fred actually does on his own time is lobby for a dictator that murdered people by putting tires over their heads and lighting them on fire. He also gave legal advice to terrorists who blew up flight 103. He gave us McCain/Feingold and funneled campaign cash to his family. He lobbied against American citizens who were victims of asbestos poisoning. He lied about his involvement with an abortion group, and he lied about always being pro-life. For toppings, lets consider his behavior whoring it up around the beltway for years.
So spare the group your misguided claptrap. When Mitt is attacked for weeks about whether his dad did or did not walk with MLK, and Rudy is derided because of his divoces, what do you think will happen if Fred gets the nomination? Nobody cares right now because Fred has zero chance to win the nomination. But if he were to become viable at some point, the media will crucify his unprincipled and immoral a$$. And the American people will reject him in droves the minute his “personal” life is reported on.
Fred IS NOT a conservative. He is a scum bag lobbyist and lawyer and I am no more as likely to believe he personally cares about the troops as I would from the scum he has associated himself with for much of his life if they were to produce such a video.
csdeven on December 23, 2007 at 6:03 AM
This nations legacy will never be lost unless we let them take it away from U.S.
Always remember those (G.I.’s) who maintain our freedoms from foreign enemies; and (Gee I’am) responsible for our country’s domestic tranquility.
Merry Christmas and may your New Year be fruitful.
MSGTAS on December 23, 2007 at 9:00 AM
THE BEST OF AMERICA….the troops putting their lives on the line for you and me…..and now this from FT.
Kinda marks a line in the sand between those who do, and those who won’t.
mustang1 on December 23, 2007 at 10:04 AM
I’ll be in the same boat next year. Give your son our Thanks, Kowboy.
Re: the ad….no words needed. It was perfect.
It was all Fred and he deserves the right to raise his hand for putting out the best ad this year!
Thanks Troops and Merry Christmas to all our GI’s and Vets!
SouthernPride on December 23, 2007 at 10:34 AM
Fred’s people need to get his stuff out on dvd or cd. Either that or they need to encourage supporters to do this and share the info with those who do not use computers ver much.
davod on December 23, 2007 at 10:46 AM
Classy ad, if you can call it that. I still love Fred, just don’t think he has what it takes to win. Too bad, cause I still believe that he is exactly the type we need sitting in the big chair.
And with all this goodwill toward men and a great salute to our fighting men and women csdeven still pulls out the scumbag card. cs, I love you man, Merry Christmas to you and yours and please pass on a Very Merry Christmas from all of us to your son. God bless him
conservnut on December 23, 2007 at 11:04 AM
There really are two Americas, and when I watch something like this, I feel a great swell of pity and contempt for the one Harry Reid lives in. What do the morons over at Daily Kos do to celebrate Christmas? Pass around the latest troop fatality statistics and comfort each other with assurances that American defeat is right around the corner?
I still have faith in Fred, and this Christmas message reinforces it quite a bit. I don’t know what his plan has been all this time, but I sure hope it works. I’d vote for any of the Republicans (obviously excepting Paul) over the unthinkable alternatives, but I really want to vote for the guy who made this his holiday message. I know the odds are looking bad right now… but that’s why it’s called “faith.”
Merry Christmas to everyone, and especially to the troops serving overseas. The greatest empires of ancient times would have counted themselves fortunate to have one such hero, and we have hundreds of thousands of them. Talk about a blessing…
Doctor Zero on December 23, 2007 at 11:15 AM
You know, you really are an a$$.
Tennman on December 23, 2007 at 11:47 AM
Being an Air Force member…seeing a lot of my friends and coworkers overseas and separated from their families, and experiencing a lot of those hardships that goes along with the military lifestyle, I have to say… This is the best Holiday ad I’ve seen. I think it would have been better to have Fred’s name not appear and instead have his voice chime in at the end, “I’m Fred Thompson, and I approve this message.”
ApartforHaShem on December 23, 2007 at 12:35 PM
Yup. Damn near perfect otherwise.
tree hugging sister on December 23, 2007 at 2:20 PM
Your a moron if you think the message from a scumbag like Fred means anything. He is as anti-American values as they come and you Fred morons are completely fooled by him.
You’re pathetic.
csdeven on December 23, 2007 at 4:52 PM
I’m thinking about voting for Fred, too. I’ve always had a secret desire to be be pathetic.
trigon on December 23, 2007 at 5:27 PM
Merry Christmas csdeven, we will pray for you this holiday season and I hope your New Year goes as you would have it. From a Christian and a Fredhead.
serenity on December 23, 2007 at 5:52 PM
Thank you and the same to you and yours.
csdeven on December 23, 2007 at 5:53 PM
And you proved my point for me once again. Thank you! And have a Merry Christmas!
Tennman on December 23, 2007 at 7:40 PM
Awwww. wadda madder wittle baby? Is freddie gonna let you down, so now you attack me? Bwahahahaha!!!
See, I knew you Fred wacko’s couldn’t lose gracefully. You’re gonna engage in scorched earth politics because the rest of us weren’t fooled by that scum Fred for more than about a month and YOU are too embarrassed to admit you were tricked.
csdeven on December 23, 2007 at 8:05 PM
This was a wonderful ad.
Mooseman on December 23, 2007 at 11:04 PM
Actually, what I said wasn’t about me. It was about you. Bwa ha ha ha. Bwoo hoo hoo hoo.
And for the record, wonderful ad.
Tennman on December 23, 2007 at 11:23 PM
All patriotism and class. Nicely done.
ReubenJCogburn on December 24, 2007 at 1:21 AM
I think he’s got his magic panties in a wad…
TBinSTL on December 24, 2007 at 1:39 AM
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