Just out of curiosity, why does Fred have an aide?

freevillage on August 28, 2008 at 8:35 PM

The better to assist him, dear.

No compromise, MOLON LABE!

“more experienced than the nominee for President(D).”

So much for my use of the preview.

It is ok if the VP has less experience than the president — that does nothing to reduce the argument that Obama is too inexperienced to be president.

Y-not on August 28, 2008 at 2:27 PM

Interesting point! If the opposition attacks the Republican choice of VP as being too inexperienced, the obvious retort would be that the nominee for VP(R) was still more experienced than the nominee for Presiten (D).

He would be much better as Attorney General. He’s a good proecutor and believes in the Constitution. He would keep the Justice Dept out of areas where they don’t belong

Actually it might be more accurate to say my first choice would be Fred but I just feel like it’s too unlikely.

Well, I’ll find out tomorrow I guess.

I’m seeing a lot of ageism on this thread, unfortuneatly. I personally would like the country in the safe hands of my grandfather. I grew up when Reagan was President and loved the grandfatherly feeling I got from him.

I’m confused by all the talk of Pelosi getting in should both McCain & Fred bite the dust… um, they wouldn’t both go in the same day, stats are against that, and the one left would choose a *new* VP way before Pelosi would get near the reigns.

I’d dearly love Fred to be the choice :) I’d be happy with Palin, Romney, Cantor, or Jindal. I’m not feeling Pawlenty for his global warming crap, or K B-H for her being pro-choice.

Fred for SCOTUS seat though, big time!

I think the Maverick will remain Mavericky and pick Lieberman because his liberalism will overrule his common sense.

Geministorm on August 28, 2008 at 3:36 PM

i think you may be more correct than you think.

Fred, Eh.

So

Fred, Eh.

Fred–umm no. I wonder why myself, but, really he is mostly an actor… Reagan was a politican who made his money acting. But Fred was an actor who dabbled in politics. That is the difference.

petunia on August 28, 2008 at 1:07 PM

Not really. Thompson is a lawyer/prosecutor first, serving as the assistant US Attorney from 69-72. He was Howard Baker’s campaign manager in 72 and then he was appointed to the minority counsel at the Watergate hearings. He later got governor Blanton of Tennessee removed from office for a clemency-for-bribes scandal. The scandal became the subject of the 1985 movie Marie, in which Fred! was cast as himself…that is how he got his acting gig started.

So you see, Fred! was actually involved in politics and law for over a decade before his acting career began.

Meanwhile, RWReagan began his career as a radio broadcaster and then actor (1937). It wasn’t until 1964 that he became more involved in politics by campaigning for Barry Goldwater.

That being said however, Thompson is *not* on board with Illegal Immigration Reform (Amnesty), nor is he buying the ManBearPig story on global warming. He isn’t likely be swayed into taking positions that he doesn’t agree with either. So, I think McCain will look for someone he can steer a little more than the Fred!. I agree with an earlier poster that suggestion Fred! would be an ideal SCotUS justice though…he’s 66, so 15 years in the robes would be about right.

Romney won’t get the nod because McCain does hold grudges (see 2000 + GWB), even though he does need his economic expertise.

I don’t see Pawlenty getting the nod because McCain probably doesn’t feel secure in naming someone in direct line for the presidency without the background and experience to do the job on their own.

I think the Maverick will remain Mavericky and pick Lieberman because his liberalism will overrule his common sense.

“Joe, if you could stop your lips from flappin’ for just one minute, I could set you straight on the freight train of bull you just unleashed on everybody here.”

This quote followed by conservative principles and policy is why this would have been so wonderful.