Video: Fred! addresses the National Right to Life Conference
posted at 9:00 pm on July 3, 2008 by Allahpundit
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A little treat for the Fredhead faithful on Independence Day eve. I haven’t watched yet but look out for this shot at Obama on abortion, via the transcript of his prepared remarks: “I trust that he is explaining how it is that he is to the left of NARAL on this issue during the ‘religious outreach’ meetings he’s been holding of late.” Click the image to watch.
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I thought Fred was kinds pro-choice.
Big S on July 3, 2008 at 9:03 PM
Fred…Reagan didn’t win the first time either…maybe you can fix the mess Obama will make in his first term…hang in there…Sincerely…An Original Fredhead.
AUINSC on July 3, 2008 at 9:06 PM
If we had as many conservatives in the mold of a Fred Thompson, this country and conservatives/Republicans in general would be much better off. Just solid, common sense kind of guy. We need more of those.
therightwinger on July 3, 2008 at 9:10 PM
Opposing a constitutional admendment banning abortion that has absolutely zero chance of passing isn’t quite the same as being pro-choice. He’s been quite outspoken in supporting the overturning of Roe v Wade, the effect of which would be to turn the matter to the states.
Hollowpoint on July 3, 2008 at 9:18 PM
Fred for Secretary of State.
Obama for dogcatcher.
profitsbeard on July 3, 2008 at 9:18 PM
Fred was endorsed by the National Right to Life organization.
jgapinoy on July 3, 2008 at 9:20 PM
Well said.
Funny since the NRTL endorsed him. The truth is that Fred has stated that he is personally pro-life, but that in keeping with Federalism he would leave the legality of abortion to states themselves, instead of having a blanket law covering the whole country.
MadisonConservative on July 3, 2008 at 9:20 PM
He really ran a dynamite campaign didn’t he? I think he should be on the short list for V.P.
Hilts on July 3, 2008 at 9:22 PM
How did the Thompson/Edwards debate go?
http://hotair.com/archives/2008/03/06/are-you-ready-for-the-thompsonedwards-debate/
ninjapirate on July 3, 2008 at 9:22 PM
Yeah, he blew it…but running a great campaign as a true conservative the first time out…mission impossible. It took ‘Maverick’ 2 tries, and though he got the nomination, he still doesn’t have a clue…Fred will be back..I hope!
AUINSC on July 3, 2008 at 9:33 PM
I like Fred and would love to see him as vp.
carbon_footprint on July 3, 2008 at 9:51 PM
Fred, you left one week after I gave you money.
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ahem.
Weight of Glory on July 3, 2008 at 9:53 PM
I love a few lines that Fred Thompson say’s in the first video!
Here’s some of Fred’s humour!
“Bob,I was a little concerned when Wanda mentioned the fact
that there are no perfect candidates,ah.”
“I was afraid to look up,afraid she was looking down at me
and ah,and she was gonna say we brought a exhibit of that
here today,but she is too kind to do that”.
And how Fred,takes a shot at the Lefty MSM!
“Hey,I’m getting pretty good media coverage now that I’ve
gotton out of the race don’t ya think,hey it’s better
late then ever!”
I love Fred’s media skills,and his humour!
Fred/Mitt——–08′
Fred/Palin——-2012?
canopfor on July 3, 2008 at 9:58 PM
I gave many more times than that, to the maximum legal limit…and I don’t regret it…It’s your right to support the candidate of your choice of put your money where your mouth is…if you are afraid to lay down the money…then you are silent. Nobody guarantees your candidate will win..but you can believe there is not chance he will unless you support him…and I’ll be the first in line in 2012 if Fred! decides to give it another try.
AUINSC on July 3, 2008 at 10:05 PM
Okay here is the plan. We meet up at the Republican convention and secretly replace all of the delegates with Hot Air commentters and when it comes time to cast votes we elect Fred on the first ballot. We can do this. Yes We Can!
*Sigh*
Just A Grunt on July 3, 2008 at 10:14 PM
Sounds good to me.
Weight of Glory on July 3, 2008 at 10:19 PM
ahem.
Weight of Glory on July 3,2008 at 9:53PM.
Weight of Glory:I remember that line,”I want my $2.00,
the paper kid,haha.————–:)
canopfor on July 3, 2008 at 10:19 PM
I wonder if it’s better for him to decline the VP job, if offered to him, or to take it. If he declines it, then he distances himself from the liberal policies of McCain and offers a fresh start without McCain’s baggage. If he takes the job, then he’ll naturally have more opportunity to get his name out there, but will have to face his opponent in 2012 while under McCain’s shadow. (I say 2012 because, if elected, McCain probably won’t seek a 2nd term due to his age, but I could be wrong.)
Send_Me on July 3, 2008 at 10:21 PM
You’ve sold me, Mr. Grunt.
Send_Me on July 3, 2008 at 10:23 PM
Gak. That’s all we need, two old guys on the ticket.
wise_man on July 3, 2008 at 10:23 PM
Yeah. One of my favorite parts too.
Weight of Glory on July 3, 2008 at 10:32 PM
Okay…
Just A Grunt on July 3,2008 at 10:14PM.
Just A Grunt: This sounds like a doable mission,I think
we meed some H/A operatives who will be
needed in various mission roles!
Just A Grunt,ssshhhh,keep it quiet a bit,
some H/A commenters might think its a Ronulan
wink,wink,Paul and the blimp take over,at the
RNConvention!
Why I say that,is because,the Ronulan’s have
threatened to crash the convention party!
hahahahah.—–:)
canopfor on July 3, 2008 at 10:34 PM
The Republican Convention theme!
Yes we can take over,F–k It 08′!
I’m shamelessly stealing,Red State Updates
theme for McCain 08′! hahaha.
canopfor on July 3, 2008 at 10:38 PM
Why could Fred not enter the race in April 0f 08. Then Huck would not have gotten second place in the Iowa Straw poll in August and Huck would then not win Iowa in Jan. Fred might have won Iowa if he enter the race in April of 08 instead of waiting until September to enter.
BroncosRock on July 3, 2008 at 11:00 PM
Fred! clarified the conservative pro-Constitutional POTUS platform in articulated and written documents for the GOP candidate to carry and voters to support. That is the contribution he made to our nation in his bid for the presidency. In contrast to nobama who has no compass, nor core, no value, With Fred! we were given legal arguments to substantiate our validity in this campaign, to hold true to our founding principles and utilize the best traditions, tried and true. In that we are not isolated, regardless of the media propaganda campaign to convince the weak hearted that all is lost. We are not dead, regardless of the headlines. Our campaign is more against the media than against nobama who is nothing but malleable schtick stuck in the press for consumption, all to strengthen and enrich the media.
We are celebrating the birth of our wonderful nation, our country, our blessed founding fathers who sacrificed everything and fought and died for us! Between July 2nd at the signing and July 4th at the celebration, Happy Independence Day, Folks.
maverick muse on July 4, 2008 at 12:06 AM
What do you dislike about dogs?
platypus on July 4, 2008 at 12:14 AM
I knew that behind all your painting of others as lefties, deep down you were an Obama supporter. Best president is a young one, like Reagan. Oh wait…
MadisonConservative on July 4, 2008 at 12:24 AM
Dang, that’s one hot ticket. I’m in haha.
knob on July 4, 2008 at 12:42 AM
FRED rules! He won’t get the VP slot, because he doesn’t want it.
Fred is still the best person for the job of President. He just isn’t the best “candidate”. Fred doesn’t like campaigning. He doesn’t like giving the same speech 3 times a day.
He does like talking about serious issues and dealing with them. Fred tells you exactly how he feels and why he feels that way. There’s no b.s. with this man. That’s the kind of leader we need.
bigred on July 4, 2008 at 1:36 AM
Fred! / Jindal 2012
omnipotent on July 4, 2008 at 1:47 AM
Needs more flags.
Kevin M on July 4, 2008 at 2:30 AM
You mean April 07, and I am not sure of the exact date, but he did delay announcing because of an existing contract with NBC’s Law and Order that would not allow him to campaign.
rhodeymark on July 4, 2008 at 10:03 AM
Wow, you really are demented.
wise_man on July 4, 2008 at 10:10 AM
Hey Madison”Conservative” why aren’t you supporting the man that your precious Fred! is supporting for 2008? Maybe you don’t even know.
In any event, I want Obama to loose. And to do this, I’m going to be voting for the person who is challenging him. This is the same person I did not support during the republican primaries. Now that he came out ahead, this is the man I am going to be voting for. But in addition to me, and real conservatives who will vote for McCain, there is a whole other set of people in the United States that will cast a vote for either Obama or McCain. As so many other people here have expressed an interest for Sarah Palin to be the VP, this would balance the ticked against a young Obama. When we choose Bob Dole to run against Clinton, I didn’t feel that he was the right choice, but I voted for him non the less. Just because I want Obama to loose, and don’t want to see two old guys on the ticket, I am not a Obama supporter you piece of sh*t.
Will you be around here after November, I wonder? Or with Obama the president (thanks to people like you who are trying to convince others not to vote for McCain) will you go back to where you came from, mission accomplished? Because I will be here. Because I am a conservative, unlike you.
wise_man on July 4, 2008 at 10:18 AM
And you are a disingenuous, partisan hack, wise_man.
You’re ignorant of even recent history and you’re blinded by yoru hatred of Obama. Go ahead and vote for McCain, but enough of your insinuation that anti-McCain conservatives are somehow pro-Obama.
It. Doesn’t. Work. Like. That.
And you simply look ridiculous peddling such childish garbage in every thread.
HebrewToYou on July 4, 2008 at 11:46 AM
No, you’re a partisan Republican. And it shows.
HebrewToYou on July 4, 2008 at 11:47 AM
I don’t want Obama to be the next president. And I am going to cast my vote for the other man in a two man race. I am a conservative. I am a republican. And what are you? Do you support the republican? Do you want to vote for someone else and don’t mind if Obama gets more votes while the ones that would go to McCain are siphoned off to a third candidate or a write in, both of whom are guaranteed to loose, and in the same action, help to get Obama the presidency? Are you so filled with your own partisanship that you are blinded to see the reality of the election, and you are just filled with your fantasy? I know what I am, I know who I am supporting and I know who I don’t want to see in control of my country. The question is still, what are you.
wise_man on July 4, 2008 at 12:56 PM
and “childish garbage” is what is infesting hotair. following this childish garbage will allow Barack Obama to be the next president. And some people either don’t care, or actually want to see this happen. If people are on a conservative site, and either don’t care if the next president is a democrat, or they actually want to see this happen, then they are not conservatives.
Who knows what they are, but if they want the same thing as what all other democrats want, then they might as well join all of the other democrats out there.
wise_man on July 4, 2008 at 12:59 PM
Shocker. Got anything more?
Apparently not.
At any rate, I’m not trying to convince people to not vote for McCain. You’ve got it backwards, pal. You’re trying to convince people that if they don’t vote for McCain the world will end. I don’t care how anyone else votes, because it’s their right to vote the way they want. You don’t recognize other’s right to do that, because you insult them if they don’t want to vote for your candidate.
I have pointed out, numerous times, my reasons for not voting for McCain, and his positions that are not conservative. You treat those as attacks, or attempts to get people not to vote for him. That’s because you’re as devoted to McCain in pure partisan faith as many are drawn to Obama. You’re no different. You’re getting pissed about me pointing out McCain’s flaws in the same way Obama supporters get pissed when you bring up Wright, Ayers, and Rezko. Get over it, you little crybaby. If you can’t handle the facts about your candidate without throwing a fit, that’s not my problem. Grow up, and stop assuming that because old men are on the ticket, that they will lose. Again, Reagan was old, and that didn’t make a lick of difference. If you were a real conservative, you wouldn’t be dazzled by looks and youth, you’d be looking for substance.
Sadly, while McCain is a man I deeply respect, and someone I admire for not turning his back on his men, he is someone who has too many views with which I disagree for me to support him for the presidency. I do not want a liberal for president, regardless of which party flag he flies under. I am not operating under the fear of one or the other, I am operating under my views and my beliefs and my refusal to compromise either for the sake of keep the letter R after the president’s name.
Yes, I will be around in November. If Obama wins, you’ll be cowering like a child in some corner, fetal with fear. I’ll be still here, and I’ll be out and about, looking for ways to fight Obama tooth and nail. You think this is your only chance for battle, and that short-sightedness says volumes. You’re a partisan tool, and you should expense every keystroke to the GOP. This isn’t a Republican-focused website, it’s a conservative-focused website. You are not a conservative. You are a party hack. I am a conservative, because I won’t vote for a liberal either way. You will.
MadisonConservative on July 4, 2008 at 1:08 PM
It. Doesn’t. Work. Like. That.
HebrewToYou on July 4, 2008 at 11:46 AM
Amen! The biggest flip-flop of all time is happening right here on H/A. Most conservatives cannot even say McShame’s name with vomiting a bit in their mouths. But any criticism of him here is met with accustations of being an Obama groupie, an Atheist or both. McShame will certainly lose in November because of what GWB & the Republican Congress did to the party. Given the incompetence and outright hubris of the GOP today, this loss is long overdue…sad to say. Consider it an enema.
DanKenton on July 4, 2008 at 1:11 PM
Fred has lost much in the way of credibility. At a time when we needed a true conservative leader he allowed himself to be minimized and manipulated by the GOP Hierarchy. He allowed the saboteur Rich Galen (who I believe was working for McCain/RNC long before Fred dropped out of the race) to come in and run his campaign into the ground. Obscure bus trips on the back roads of Iowa, NH & SC. Purposely, in my opinion, keeping Fred out of the national spotlight. Or it could be that Galen is simply extremely inept/out of touch as are most GOP strategists/advisers.
Anyway, in order for Fred to regain some measure of respect, he’s going to have to confront the GOP Hierarchy head on and take no prisoners. He’s not doing that now. DD
Darvin Dowdy on July 4, 2008 at 1:16 PM
You, wise_man, are a joke.
I disagree, Dan. I think that McAmnesty will lose because he simply isn’t a conservative and most of this country still holds traditional, conservative opinions. I, for one, think that GWB has gotten a bad rap. He, like all presidents, have made mistakes. But I certainly feel like his two terms have been positive for the country.
Congressional GOP members are the ones who ought to be ashamed of themselves. They had the opportunity to do so much good and instead just proved themselves to be as feckless as Democrats. Shame on them.
HebrewToYou on July 4, 2008 at 1:20 PM
I still blame the media for Fred!’s political demise. It wasn’t Rich Galen promoting the “Lack of fire in the belly” meme. It was the pundits at Fox, CNN, MSNBC, NPR, ABC, CBS and so forth. They didn’t give Fred! a chance from the very start. Almost his entire support came from talk radio and the internet.
We let this ridiculously stupid primary season dictate who would run on the GOP platform and the result is a RINO like McCain. Shocka! Maybe if the primaries worked a bit more logically….say, letting the largest states vote first!!!! Maybe then a real conservative could emerge.
Fred! is still just as credible as ever. He’s showing a lot of character by supporting his friend, McCain, despite what I’m sure are huge differences in terms of policy. I couldn’t do that. I’m far too petty.
Blame the media and the GOP primary schedule. But don’t blame Fred! He brought the message conservatives wanted to hear and did it in a way that made him look like a true patriot. Great men don’t yearn for high office — great men offer their service to their nation.
And Fred!, IMHO, is a great man.
HebrewToYou on July 4, 2008 at 1:27 PM
For the record, I think McCain will win simply because I don’t think the American people, as a whole, have it in them to send some guy, with flip-flopping positions who turns on his own church, to the oval office over a war hero. McCain flip-flops far less than Obama, and flip-floppers, like Kerry, lose.
MadisonConservative on July 4, 2008 at 1:34 PM
True, but they both flip-flop. With the Iraq War becoming less and less of an issue, I can easily see immigration becoming more and more relevant. And with McCain still pimping Comprehensive Immigration Reform it’s quite reasonable to think that the American people will lose faith.
McCain needs to dump Juan Hernandez and end the panderfest to even stand a chance of winning in November.
HebrewToYou on July 4, 2008 at 1:44 PM
You know what? Bite Me. If you are so interested in a great campaign then vote for Obama! People like you are the reason Fred! is giving speeches and looking for work. Process over policy.
signed a bitter clinger to Fred!
ihasurnominashun on July 4, 2008 at 1:53 PM
Darvin, I tend to agree with you about Rich Galen, or someone, perhaps sabotaging Fred’s campaign from the inside. There were just too many missteps that made no sense (like his Florida speech that only last 4 1/2 minutes while the other candidates spoke for 30-45 minutes).
As someone who volunteered in South Carolina, I can tell you primary day was an utter fiasco. We spent the day calling what were supposed to be Thompson supporters, identified over the past two weeks. Most of the ones we called were not Fredheads. Something went terribly wrong with the data.
Then, watching Galen on FOX & other shows a day or two BEFORE Fred dropped out, saying he might be a better VP candidate, and referring to him as “Thompson”…not Fred, or Sen. Thompson, just “Thompson” seemed very odd to me.
Rich Galen sucked, and I believe played a role in the campaign’s disarray.
bigred on July 4, 2008 at 1:53 PM
HebrewToYou on July 4, 2008 at 1:20 PM
If you give any weight to national polls, 8 out of 10 people disagree with you. Bush sacrificed the party plain and simple. He put all of his marbles in the war basket and it came up empty. You can’t export democracy especially when the rest of the world snickers after hearing your country’s name. Of course, the people over at Hunt Oil probably disagree with me.
DanKenton on July 4, 2008 at 2:04 PM
Darvin Dowdy on July 4, 2008 at 1:16 PM
I recognize that Fred! is still as credible as ever.
Fred’s POTUS campaign was to re-ignite the voter awareness of our Constitutional heritage, our founding principles. His sincere efforts were productive, whether recognized or not by willful partisans within the GOP. He alone formulated the winning conservative platform ‘08 for our GOP to rally towards victory. That the RNC and McCain have yet to prove integrity with conservative alliance is not Fred’s fault. Fred! never ran as the messiah.
Fred! appreciates opportunities to continue the conservative battle for liberty. So far as what Fred! is willing to do for our country, he has done it all. He is honorable to persist in speech and debate for the integrity of our Constitution whether on nationally syndicated television (denied access during his run and post resignation) or in small town America (it still exists) meeting plain folk or for nationally organized special interest groups (Right to Life).
The GOP ticket needs to counter balance with some brilliant youth, Romney or Palin or the likes. But the Cabinet will need Fred! the American Statesman to protect our Constitution and our national and civil strengths during the coming feuds. McCain would do well to convince Fred! to accept the position of Fred’s own choice within the Cabinet. Fred is not a power monger, but is level headed and humble enough to know his strengths as well as his weaknesses in terms of what he has to offer and how he can best do his duty to our nation.
The mentality that would blame Fred! for America’s woes is the same illness that begets any disorderly syndrome.
maverick muse on July 4, 2008 at 2:04 PM
DanKenton on July 4, 2008 at 2:04 PM
Sorry to rain on your parade, but you’ve lost your marbles.
maverick muse on July 4, 2008 at 2:07 PM
I don’t. Polls only tell you about a small subset of the population: those willing to take a poll.
No thanks to our media. The Iraq War has never seemed more winnable and what do we see from the press? A near-complete embargo on Iraq War coverage. It’s all about the media because they get to frame the discussion.
I believe this remains to be seen.
HebrewToYou on July 4, 2008 at 2:08 PM
HebrewtoYou: certainly, the msm (and even Fox) contributed to the loss of momentum and dynamics. No doubt. “But” ultimately Fred ran a traditional/conventional GOP campaign which guaranteed a loss. Had he broken away and run a “renegade” campaign, he, instead of Obama, would be the superstar right now. Or at least on equal footing. And the gop base would be fired up to the max. Fred has to take some responsibility here. He’s too brilliant to think he can duck that. Its not too late for him.
bigred: there’s got to be some -political payback for Galen (and his ilk). Whether it was purposeful or as a result of ineptitude. Unfortunately there are not enough of the respected conservative commentators who are willing to point fingers at certain specific individuals within the GOP Hierarchy that have trashed “our” party and ruined its chances for 2008. They’re not going on the attack. They’re having too much fun poking fun at the dem’s! Preoccupied.
They’re all living fat and prospering. They’re not out here on the streets having to deal with the chaos and turmoil like we are, bigred. They live in gated communities, get transported in limo’s and are shielded by security everywhere they go. They need to have their world rocked. Unfortunately, looks like the path is clear for Obama (and the fairness doc) to do just that. Darvin Dowdy
Darvin Dowdy on July 4, 2008 at 2:23 PM
yet another example of why Fred should be the candidate instead on Mac-liberal.
oh and by the way, if the world snickers, it’s only because they think like O-inexperienced and Mrs. I hate America.
jdsmith0021 on July 4, 2008 at 2:27 PM
maverick muse on July 4, 2008 at 2:07 PM
Ah, a Hunt Oil stockholder speaks up. Is that your phone ringing? It must be the State Department informing you that your NO BID contract for exploration in Iraq has been approved…of course don’t mind those pissed off Iraqis when they come for your head…just remind them that you are a LIBERATOR and should be greeted as such.
DanKenton on July 4, 2008 at 5:31 PM
jdsmith0021 on July 4, 2008 at 2:27 PM
Keep telling yourself that when those dollars in your pocket, excuse me, I mean those Bush/McCain Pesos, keep falling. Question: how do you pay for a war without raising taxes and without triggering a “textbook” recession?
DanKenton on July 4, 2008 at 5:38 PM
“The mentality that would blame Fred! for America’s woes is the same illness that begets any disorderly syndrome.”
One can always see clearly when an argument has been won or lost. The loser always resorts to name calling.
MMuse, the “disorder” is in the accelerated, downward spiral of our society. Certainly we can’t be in denial about that, can we? My point is that brilliant people, like Fred, who are in a position to do something, are not. They’re just going with the flow. No sense of urgency. No fight left. Taking the path of least resistance by poking fun at the dem’s all the time. Rather than looking within our own party for flaws and missteps and how we can be better. And, to a certain degree, we’re all guilty of that. There’s plenty of blame to go around. And I’m not laying all the blame at FDT’s feet, either. How about Duncan Hunter? Tom Tancredo? The Big Three. Great men all but they need to untether themselves from the GOP Hierarchy/RNC. Which doesn’t mean they can’t continue to call themselves Republicans. We need leaders to stop playing nice with these globalist scoundrels that have hijacked “our” GOP. The WSJ/US Chamber crowd. And wrest control back for the sake of the voting base. Our party bosses learned nothing from 11/7/06.
Another road sign that really disturbs me. Those true conservatives that are in influential positions? They don’t take kindly to constructive criticism. Even when its warranted. And many believe they are so infallible that they never need it. This “mentality”, mm, is nothing more than pure arrogance under a different brand name. And that’s negative/destructive. Our team can’t allow that to set in. We need everyone to be at the top of their game. DD
Darvin Dowdy on July 4, 2008 at 6:58 PM
Fred Lost the Nomination in part because HE CLEARS HIS THROAT EVERY 5 SECONDS………….
And that is a NO-NO in public speaking……….
That being said………McCain was not my first, second or third choice……….
awesum on July 4, 2008 at 8:28 PM
Fred, Fred, Fred….
Fred is pro-choice. He espouses federalism and that Roe v. Wade, is bad law — which it is. He thinks that it is a state question — which it is. But once the question goes back to the states and the issue is resolved on the state level — if Fred had his druthers, he is against criminalizing abortion. He would not make it a crime to have an abortion or even to be a doctor that performs an abortion. He said this on Meet The Press. He is a pro-choice federalist — similar to Rudy.
Also, Fred helped Libyan Islamist terrorists who killed 270 innocents avoid justice in Western courts for 11 years.
tommylotto on July 5, 2008 at 10:32 AM