The stupid mob will pick our next president. God help us!

woodswalking1 on January 7, 2008 at 12:00 PM
So everyone who doesn’t vote for Fred is stupid?
I don’t think you really mean that do you?

csdeven on January 7, 2008 at 12:10 PM

That’s quite an inference there… Stupid would certainly apply under some cirumstances, Subvertive to our survial as a nation in others. It’s evident even on some of the posts here. You either are in line with the success of our nation or failure… half and half doesn’t cut it in the long run.

Huckabee briefly inspired hope. Very briefly. Of all the candidates, Fred looks by far the best. The only other one who comes close is Duncan Hunter.

Ron Paul could only be your candidate if you want someone who has stubbornly refused to learn from World War 1 and 2 that isolationism is no longer feasible. Much less learning from 9/11 that terrorists are not interested in living in peace with us.

love how Fred schooled Huck on Habeas Corpus vis-a-vis keeping terrorists at Guantonimo vs. Levenworth.

MechEng5by5 on January 7, 2008 at 12:00 PM

Of course he did. Fred’s an attorney and Huckabee isn’t.

I’m starting to like Fred more and more as this process rolls on – but somebody needs to slip him some Red Bull about a half hour before the debate starts. JC in CA on January 7, 2008 at 6:12 PM

*as one of Fred’s aides slips him a 5 shot espresso moments before the next debate*

Of course, there is no annointed frontrunner this time, but we still might see the same thing happen at the end of this primary cycle that happened to Reagan in 1976, when someone else got the nomination, but after Reagan lost the nomination and gave his final speech, there were a lot of people who wondered if they hadn’t just made the wrong decision.

There’s a very good chance that we’ll look back after we settle for the candidate we think is most electable, and wish we’d held out for the one we really wanted.

hejackal on January 7, 2008 at 5:59 PM

Certainly not a lack of media savvy, my friend. One does not successfully navigate a 20-year career in Hollywood and not know how to play the media. Mr. Thompson just doesn’t feel it’s necessary to BS the American public, and enjoys standing out as the honest candidate who won’t shovel BS for the MSM. I believe that’s how he will govern, too. Cut the crap, get to the point, and get it done. I get giddy thinking about what his first exchange will be like with Nancy Pelosi.

Sad thing is, the gen’ral public is too busy wiping spittle from their chin to understand his strategy. I know that sounds elitist, but I believe it to be true. Most people want their information abstracted, summarized, chopped, strained, and fed to them by a better-than-average looking person with a Midland accent. There’s a reason newspapers target their stories to be written at a third grade reading level. This may be Fred’s undoing; not because he isn’t the best candidate in the field, but because his message may not get out as widely as it should. I would hate to see that happen but I understand the reality that it might.

All this begs the question: if Fred altered his campaign strategy to be slightly more media-friendly in order to win a broader appeal, would his base be good enough to understand the tactic and forgive a “kinder, gentler Fred”, or would they claim he “sold out” and turn away?

Sorry, I’ve meaning to say that. That wasn’t vapid was it?

Bountiful on January 7, 2008 at 5:34 PM

Perhaps you used a naughty word. Like L!beral, Ent!tlement, or W3lfare.

“Your average Russian, son, Doesn’t take adump without a plan”

Fred! to liberal douche Alec Baldwin of all people. Last Baldwin movie I ever saw.

Mitt and Rudy are social liberals, McCain can’t be counted on not to cross the isle, and Huck’s in the wrong party. Fred’s the only honest conservative in the whole bunch.

1. National Security
2. 100% Pro Life Record
3. 2nd Amendment Rights
4. Immigration
5. Acually has a SS plan
6. Tax Cuts/Flat Tax
7. Explained the education problem with 3 letters, (NEA)
8. Isnt afraid to tell America the truth about SS, the War, etc.
9. Is an ardent believer of Federalism (founding principles)
10. OMGWTFBBQPWNS the MSM, and isnt afraid to do so..
11. Among other things, he really is the most consistant conservative in the race, (Hunter excluded), imo…

If Fred can catch fire he will run away with the nomination. So far we have had second looks at huck, mitt and Mccain. Rudy and Fred will get their second looks also. Just hope it’s not late in the game when they do. I personally think that the nomination will be decided at the convention. Alot of deals will be made.

Bellerophon on January 7, 2008 at 3:33 PM

This clip was great. Truth to the American people will win.
The thing Fred has to do is show how that truth and the policies he wants is 100% different from Bush/Clinton’s. FRED is saying all the right things now he just has to get it out there. Loud and Clear.

Kind of sums up why Bush has 30% approval rating also.