Fred on Huck: “He practically wanted a sanctuary state in Arkansas”
posted at 5:00 pm on January 4, 2008 by Allahpundit
“It could very well be that three of us will win three different races,” he says, intimating the strategy I described this morning. He’s like an 8-7 team in Week 17: Not only does he need to win (in South Carolina), he needs help from a couple of other teams, namely, McCain in New Hampshire and Romney in Michigan. Looks like he’ll have to do it without any more coaching from Newt, who’s allegedly gone over to … the other side.
Big bleeding chunks of red meat here, including/especially on taxes contra Huck. Takeaway: “When we’ve strayed, we have paid.” Exit question for our general audience via See-Dub: Did the passionate support of the right-wing blogosphere help keep Fred alive last night? (Answer: No!) Exit question for Fredheads: If you could have him as your leader, but only as a monarch, would you do it?
No need to respond. I already know.
Update: Keep hope alive!
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A benevolent dictator is technically he best and most efficient government.
frankj on January 4, 2008 at 5:05 PM
We could do a lot worse (Queen Hillary).
rmgraha on January 4, 2008 at 5:07 PM
That’s insulting. We’ve been conservative for years, we get enthusiastic about the only clear conservative in the race, and that means we’ve forgotten 1776?
NellE on January 4, 2008 at 5:08 PM
Wasn’t that originally the idea of a dictator, in the ancient Roman sense? Someone to hold the Republic together, in the face of extreme circumstances?
Frozen Tex on January 4, 2008 at 5:09 PM
Fred’s got another fundraising campaign going:
$540k by Jan 11th
http://fred08.com/
bnelson44 on January 4, 2008 at 5:09 PM
Medved promoting Huck on his radio show like H.Hewitt promotes Mitt. Now Gingrich thinks Huck is the conservative answer? I will have absolutely no respect for Gingrich if he starts breaking bread with the likes of D. Morris to promote this Yahoo! This is a nuclear holocaust situation as far as I’m concerned. There must be some underlining purpose… Maybe GOP elitists are trying to harpoon the evangelical voting block (Dobson, Robertson, and the like) from ever having any influence in another GOP election. This is a election cycle that will go down in infamy.
Sultry Beauty on January 4, 2008 at 5:09 PM
Absolute nonsense. In the micro maybe, but not in a large community.
Fred needs to become the mother-in-law in SC. Everywhere you go, there he is in your ear. Increase your profile size Fred, make some noise!
Spirit of 1776 on January 4, 2008 at 5:10 PM
“When we have strayed, we have paid”!!
Amen brother, another c-note for FRED!.
Tim Zank on January 4, 2008 at 5:11 PM
Measuring Huck for his bodybag as we speak…
thejackal on January 4, 2008 at 5:12 PM
Allah you are an idiot.
duff65 on January 4, 2008 at 5:13 PM
Fred is an old guy. He wouldn’t live forever. Why not give it a shot? Pelosi and Reid can be the court jesters, Huck the spiritual advisor, Rudy in charge of war planning, and Ron Paul heads up the air force. Mitt does finance and McCain handles criminal interrogations..
a capella on January 4, 2008 at 5:13 PM
AP knows, because AP is a closet FredHead.
Editor on January 4, 2008 at 5:13 PM
That was FrankJ from IMAO (aka, an expert in parody) who said the thing about a dictator. I’m a Fredhead, but no, not Fred as a monarch…
JustinHiggins on January 4, 2008 at 5:14 PM
Excellent interview.
WHEN WE’VE STRAYED, WE’VE PAID !
GO FRED ! – Just sent ANOTHER $100 his way.
South Carolina,Baby = you own it !!!
stenwin77 on January 4, 2008 at 5:15 PM
Yeah, you’re right, it was probably all the love on Fox News.
Speaking of which, bless you Neal Cavuto for having the Fredster on!
see-dubya on January 4, 2008 at 5:16 PM
I’ve seen a lot of comments like that around Hot Air. Must be Allah’s fulsome man-crush.
see-dubya on January 4, 2008 at 5:17 PM
No, it was ads and busing around, same as for everyone else.
Allahpundit on January 4, 2008 at 5:17 PM
Good for you Fred.
Now go the next step Fred, you can do it -
Fred on Rudy: “He wanted and largely got a sanctuary city in NYC”
Now just one more step Fred, you can do it -
Fred on Juan: “He thinks that his fellow Americans are so damn lazy that they will not pick lettuce for even $50 an hour! In fact he does not even think that they are strong enough to do it.”
MB4 on January 4, 2008 at 5:19 PM
I’m aghast that you would even ask such a silly-a$$ed question. And no, I’m not doing any hand raises…
jdawg on January 4, 2008 at 5:19 PM
The monarch question is silly. One of the things that Fredheads like most about Fred Thompson is that he seems the LEAST like a monarch (except for maybe Ron Paul, but…. ick). He’s disinterested in the power and the prestige, and he wants to decentralize authority.
So I guess the answer is no, but the premise is impossible to accept.
viking999 on January 4, 2008 at 5:20 PM
Again, Fred comes through with common sense.
Go Fred Go.
THE ONLY CONSERVATIVE CHOICE IN THIS ELECTION
jdsmith0021 on January 4, 2008 at 5:20 PM
MB4 on January 4, 2008 at 5:19 PM
Picking lettuce for $50/hr? Where? Sign me up.
Editor on January 4, 2008 at 5:21 PM
That’s an obnoxious question, even for you, Allah.
tickleddragon on January 4, 2008 at 5:22 PM
Fred’s the best compromise candidate for everyone. He might be boring, but he’s the only one who doesn’t cause a large chunk of Republican voters to stay home in protest. Seriously, I think that’s the best we’re going to do this time. Try not to hemorrhage too much and keep the coalition together for one more cycle.
aero on January 4, 2008 at 5:23 PM
In case you’re not keeping score, this pick-up fill-up is outpacing last weeks by wide margins. $45,000+ already.
Editor on January 4, 2008 at 5:23 PM
Don’t you have to get clearance from Huck for a statement like that?
Spirit of 1776 on January 4, 2008 at 5:23 PM
HELP PICK LETTUCE AT $50 PER HOUR FOR SENATOR JOHN McCAIN
MB4 on January 4, 2008 at 5:24 PM
AP – Sometimes, your attempts at humor are, not only un-funny, but insulting as well.
As we used to say in the Big Blue Canoe Club: Blow it out your a$$!
MCPO Airdale on January 4, 2008 at 5:28 PM
En fuego.
CP on January 4, 2008 at 5:28 PM
Medved promoting Huck on his radio show like H.Hewitt promotes Mitt. Now Gingrich thinks Huck is the conservative answer? I will have absolutely no respect for Gingrich if he starts breaking bread with the likes of D. Morris to promote this Yahoo! This is a nuclear holocaust situation as far as I’m concerned. There must be some underlining purpose… Maybe GOP elitists are trying to harpoon the evangelical voting block (Dobson, Robertson, and the like) from ever having any influence in another GOP election. This is a election cycle that will go down in infamy.
Sultry Beauty on January 4, 2008 at 5:09 PM
Medved has always been an OPEN BORDERS ZEALOT….always…..still…
DfDeportation on January 4, 2008 at 5:28 PM
Heh, weeks of positive coverage have kept Fred alive.
I’m still waiting for my splash of cold water. Nope didn’t feel it…
Theworldisnotenough on January 4, 2008 at 5:29 PM
Love to stir the pot huh AP?
conservnut on January 4, 2008 at 5:31 PM
Newt is being as true to conservative principles and the conservative movement as he was to his first and second wives.
thirteen28 on January 4, 2008 at 5:32 PM
No, Newt, NOOOO! Betrayal hurts so bad….
aero on January 4, 2008 at 5:32 PM
AllahPundit
RushBaby on January 4, 2008 at 5:33 PM
The monarch question is merely a tease at our devotion to Fred, not a serious inquiry…right, AP?
jgapinoy on January 4, 2008 at 5:34 PM
Oh, lighten up. It’s an obvious joke.
Allahpundit on January 4, 2008 at 5:34 PM
What if Huckabee could beat Obama? What if Morris and Newt think Huckabee is the onlyone who could beat Obama?
It that was true, then we shouldn’t bash Huckabee, right? Or should we?
NellE on January 4, 2008 at 5:34 PM
Yeah. Pretty obviously, I thought.
Allahpundit on January 4, 2008 at 5:34 PM
As much as I have loved Newt in the past and admire him as a staunch standard-bearer for the conservative movement, even a Huckabee/Gingrich ticket couldn’t get me excited about Huckabee. It would ruin Newt for me, not lift Huck in my eyes.
aero on January 4, 2008 at 5:35 PM
Fred’s the man! I’m sending another 50 tonight.
msipes on January 4, 2008 at 5:36 PM
Nice finish in Iowa Fred. We’re with ya all the way. I hope the Huckleberries wake up before too long. Fred is seeming more animated too. :-)
Nice interview too. Back to the fundamentals indeed.
Mojave Mark on January 4, 2008 at 5:37 PM
Huckabee is an albatross, and the left knows it. Look at how he will be represented nationally. They actualy say Shazaam. Huckabee is a Democrat victory waiting to happen.
Theworldisnotenough on January 4, 2008 at 5:38 PM
Newt is a politician. As such, his personal career interests may come before any of the unwashed.
a capella on January 4, 2008 at 5:42 PM
When you just let Fred talk he never screws up. He doesn’t come across as coached or artificial because he actually believes what he’s saying.
Oh wait now I forgot. We’re all a bunch of inbred retards voting for Huckabee…
MY BAD!
thareb on January 4, 2008 at 5:44 PM
In combination with all your other rib-jabs…comedy genius. You know, I can slap you in the face with a fish (a la Monty Python) only so many times before you start wondering if I’m not enjoying slapping you in the face – regardless of the funny fish bit.
tickleddragon on January 4, 2008 at 5:44 PM
Agreed, although technically the comment was directed at “Fredheads” not Thompson supporters generally, so I am choosing to take it as not applying to me.
But, even so, I think it is misguided. The attractiveness of Thompson is precisely that he represents a high view of federalism and constitutionalism, so I can’t imagine even the lunatic fringe of his supporters are looking at him in monarchical terms. Even lunatics have a sort of logic to their lunacy. In fact, what defines a lunatic is often unbridled logic that has run out of facts to operate on.
JackOfClubs on January 4, 2008 at 5:52 PM
Fred!
Okay, dont shoot me, but I think Fred should secretly consult with Rove.
NickTx on January 4, 2008 at 5:55 PM
SECONDTHIRDFOURTHFIFTHSIXTHSEVENTHEIGHTH LOOK AT FRED!flipflop on January 4, 2008 at 5:59 PM
Exit question for Athiest bloggers: If you could have Christopher Hitchens as your leader, but only as a monarch, would you do it?
No need to respond. I already know.
Hollowpoint on January 4, 2008 at 6:03 PM
Fredhead says…….we already got rid of King George and we ain’t inviting him back.
All kidding aside……..start kicking Dem puppies and throw a rock or two. You want the press all over you? You want something for the conservatives to notice? Well it isn’t going to be tax refunds. We KNOW all about how taxes work (or don’t work). What you need to do is start plucking out eyeballs and telling the U.N. to kiss your grits.
You have my money Fred. A bunch of it. Quit buying tax reform commercials with it.
Limerick on January 4, 2008 at 6:07 PM
I don’t care who you are, that’s funny right there!
Spirit of 1776 on January 4, 2008 at 6:08 PM
Thank you, Cavuto, for giving Fred a forum to talk about actual issues and for just letting Fred talk with very little interruption. That’s the longest I can recall anyone letting Fred simply discuss his points of view, and he comes across well. Some will say that what he said were just generic conservative talking points. Perhaps, but who else has been saying them lately? Who else puts them forward so simply and with such clear belief in the basic truth and superiority of the ideas of small government and lower taxes? Wish they were all saying it, but they’re not. Fred is.
aero on January 4, 2008 at 6:09 PM
A whole seven minute interview and not one mention of terrorism or radical Islam. A welcome relief from Rudy and Mitt’s incessant promotion of the politics of fear. Would be nice if he’d talk about excessive taxation in terms of eroding property rights and a deprecation of individual freedoms, but “lower taxes = growth” works for me if it gets the job done. Why on earth a conservative would vote for Rudy, Mitt or Huck over this man is completely beyond me. Okay, so Fred seems lazy and bored, but is slickness and virility really worth selling conservative principles down the river? Huckabee is a Christian[ist] Socialist. Mitt is a calculating Liberal businessman. Rudy is a Liberal hawk. They’re phonies. Just say no.
Mark Jaquith on January 4, 2008 at 6:10 PM
Line of the day!
HebrewToYou on January 4, 2008 at 6:10 PM
go fred! :)
trailortrash on January 4, 2008 at 6:12 PM
Never again will I have respect for Micheal Medved, even before this. He is a jerk and doesn’t even allow callers to finish expressing an opinion if they disagree with him.
And I agree with Sultry that if Newt goes over to Huck’s side, his influence is toast as well.
And yes this election cycle is turning out to be a history maker by separating the “sheep from the goats”, true conservative vs. populists conservative.
Rush nailed it today!
Going back to the basics and teaching conservative principles.
Even to the point of reading the dictionary definition of: populist!
Priceless!
.
.
We should listen to the real conservative for whom the conversion was a slow process and years in the making.
” My name is Ronald Reagan…. I have been asked to talk on.. several subjects that have to do with the problems of the day……”
Sure is refreshing.. enjoy.
Mcguyver on January 4, 2008 at 6:14 PM
oxious question, even for you, Allah.
Oh, lighten up. It’s an obvious joke.
Allahpundit on January 4, 2008 at 5:34 PM
stupid joke, you are fired from your clown job.
Praise the Lord and repent you sinner!
That is no joke!
Dersu on January 4, 2008 at 6:15 PM
Do you mean monarch butterfly? No need to answer.
Entelechy on January 4, 2008 at 6:15 PM
How depressing… is there verification for this at all? I had always known Newt to be heavily fiscal and defense con.
Lehosh on January 4, 2008 at 6:17 PM
RUSH: SUBTLE LOOK AT FRED?
NickTx on January 4, 2008 at 6:22 PM
No.
But an automatic two-terms? Sure.
MadisonConservative on January 4, 2008 at 6:22 PM
lol. Then we’d have a different immigration problem!
Spirit of 1776 on January 4, 2008 at 6:26 PM
Long live King Fred!
Ya happy now, AP? :)
Dave Shay on January 4, 2008 at 6:28 PM
I can’t believe you stole my answer!
Tennman on January 4, 2008 at 6:38 PM
I really did LOL.
That was a joke right? You can’t be serious? This just keeps getting more pathetic each day. I’m scared to find out what’s at the bottom of the GOP well people are digging.
Sultry Beauty on January 4, 2008 at 6:40 PM
You have seen into my soul, sir.
TexasDan on January 4, 2008 at 6:40 PM
Oh, and to my fellow Fredheads: your weekend assignment is to get out there and drink until you see your sense of humor staring back at you from the bottom of the glass.
TexasDan on January 4, 2008 at 6:42 PM
Did Koss Kidnap Newt and brainwash him????
first the Stupid didn’t do my homework Enviro book…
Now this?
buh bye Newt…
Romeo13 on January 4, 2008 at 6:42 PM
Pure Brilliance!
Sultry Beauty on January 4, 2008 at 6:44 PM
I had one for a loooooong while on this subject. Let’s just say – for the moment – it’s been slapped out of me. (by a fish weilding b!tch.) ;) Love you, mean it, Allah.
tickleddragon on January 4, 2008 at 6:45 PM
I tired to apply for the job but guess what .. it was all BS .
is it any wonder why one open boarders shill McKennedy is playing nice with another amnesty shill the Huckster
Mojack420 on January 4, 2008 at 6:50 PM
First you launch an unfounded, unconservative attack on our sense of humor, then you imply that Fred’s supporters are all a bunch of binge drinking alcoholics? How dare you! Jerk! You also suggest we’re elitists who drink out of a glass instead of a bottle!!! You’re lucky this is the Internet, because you’d never have the guts to say it to my face!
This is just more proof of an anti-Fred bias at Hot Air! Where are the comments that Romney supporters go get drunk to restore their sense of humor? Oh, that’s right- there aren’t any!
/do i have to?
Hollowpoint on January 4, 2008 at 6:59 PM
So if this is you over at Ace, is this an obvious joke too?
Kowboy on January 4, 2008 at 6:59 PM
Fred takes Wyoming! Woohooo!!
Jaibones on January 4, 2008 at 7:00 PM
Tennman, I think you’re kidding. I admit not reading all the comments in this thread, but a search for “butterfly” brings up my comment first. Didn’t mean to steal :)
Howard Dean addressed his kids, thusly:
Entelechy on January 4, 2008 at 7:02 PM
Finally watched the clips…did anyone notice that while talking about Fred’s third place footage, they posted the pictures of:
Huckabee Romney McCain Thompson
…in that order? It wasn’t alphabetical, and it wasn’t in order of who won in Iowa. Wishful thinking?
MadisonConservative on January 4, 2008 at 7:06 PM
In a word, no.
Do I need to explain?
steveegg on January 4, 2008 at 7:09 PM
While Huck’s getting his pen out signing every single liberal a$$ bill, this is what Democrats will be saying, “..gave right-wing extremist Mike Huckabee a surprise victory in Iowa last night…” RIGHT-WING EXTREMIST!?! Where does Howard Dean come up with this, and does anyone believe it? Wow! I’m living in the Twilight Zone.
Sultry Beauty on January 4, 2008 at 7:10 PM
Say, Rushbaby…when’s our home away from home gonna be ready?? I’m reeeeeeeeallly missing the party threads right now.
tickleddragon on January 4, 2008 at 7:12 PM
That ain’t goin fly down in SC. They gave up the black slaves, they ain’t goin give up the brown ones…vote for Huck, he will bring back the slave state.
right2bright on January 4, 2008 at 7:13 PM
Yeah, dude, that definitely wasn’t AP… just gotta click the link.
Editor on January 4, 2008 at 7:17 PM
Heh. It’s an expression, it means you both were thinking the same thing and you said the punchline first.
Spirit of 1776 on January 4, 2008 at 7:24 PM
If Huckleberry had this big ‘victory’ after Super Tuesday we should worry. Iowa and Old Hampshire are not representative of the country. We go thru this every Presidential election cycle. Let’s give the process a chance to run. I seriously doubt that the country wants another ‘hucklehead’ from Arkansas. We’re still reeling from the last one.
countywolf on January 4, 2008 at 7:37 PM
Keep this thread alive!
Editor on January 4, 2008 at 7:46 PM
Spirit of 1776 on January 4, 2008 at 7:24 PM
Thank you Spirit – damned foreigners :)
Sultry Beauty – love your comments (btw – I live, and work, around 40 miles South, and West, of you).
Entelechy on January 4, 2008 at 7:51 PM
That was hilarious, MB4. I have printed out my application.
joewm315 on January 4, 2008 at 7:52 PM
http://www.fred08.com/
bnelson44 on January 4, 2008 at 7:55 PM
C’mon, guys (and gals). I’m the alleged curmudgeon here and even I didn’t get offended by that one.
Sheesh.
Must be ICHS.
wccawa on January 4, 2008 at 7:57 PM
I want Fred to win the nomination. I do, however, think that Huckabee will make a strong case for himself as a conservative in the coming weeks and months and that folks should keep there fingers off the panic/flip-out button for now.
MT on January 4, 2008 at 7:57 PM
Hey Fredheads…..Fred’s wife called Bill O on his radio show today and he will play some of it tonight.
csdeven on January 4, 2008 at 8:06 PM
If Huck makes a strong case for himself as a conservative, now would be an ideal time to start nuking the panic button.
wccawa on January 4, 2008 at 8:08 PM
FTFY Fred.
Bad Candy on January 4, 2008 at 8:08 PM
Yes, a reminder of yet another reason to like Fred. An oldie but goodie… an onionized Fred selling Mrs. Fred!
MT on January 4, 2008 at 8:10 PM
Got my IT guy working on it now. If you would like to help, I need some appropriate graphics for the welcome page. Since you are the expert on the theme, maybe you could start to collect them. First keys to the house are yours!
RushBaby on January 4, 2008 at 8:11 PM
Hmmm…the fiance is turning on me. eek.
tickleddragon on January 4, 2008 at 8:12 PM
The theme being “FREAKS”?
tickleddragon on January 4, 2008 at 8:13 PM
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