Comments on: Fred drops out of race for RNC chair, goes back to acting http://hotair.com/archives/2008/11/21/fred-drops-out-of-race-for-rnc-chair-goes-back-to-acting/ The world’s first, full-service conservative Internet broadcast network Mon, 30 Nov 2009 02:02:40 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Hot Air » Blog Archive » Confirmed: Fred getting his own radio show http://hotair.com/archives/2008/11/21/fred-drops-out-of-race-for-rnc-chair-goes-back-to-acting/comment-page-1/#comment-1737116 Hot Air » Blog Archive » Confirmed: Fred getting his own radio show Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:09:54 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=35336#comment-1737116 [...] not going to build an audience easily head to head with Rush. Exit question: Isn’t he going back to acting too? I wonder if this show won’t end up like the “Tonight Show” at the close of [...] [...] not going to build an audience easily head to head with Rush. Exit question: Isn’t he going back to acting too? I wonder if this show won’t end up like the “Tonight Show” at the close of [...]

]]> By: ApartforHaShem http://hotair.com/archives/2008/11/21/fred-drops-out-of-race-for-rnc-chair-goes-back-to-acting/comment-page-1/#comment-1670147 ApartforHaShem Sat, 22 Nov 2008 21:21:06 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=35336#comment-1670147 I cannot believe how many of you sound like democrats here. First, many are assuming that he isn't taking the job because of money...thanks for pushing that thought AP. Second, even if he didn't PUSH for the job because of money(a job that wasn't likely going to be his no matter how hard he tried) what in the world is wrong with that? I'd say that he's poured a bit of time and effort into this campaign season - more than the rest of you who are calling him lazy. And for those of you who were uninspired by his campaign - were you more inspired by that McCain song and dance? I cannot believe how many of you sound like democrats here. First, many are assuming that he isn’t taking the job because of money…thanks for pushing that thought AP. Second, even if he didn’t PUSH for the job because of money(a job that wasn’t likely going to be his no matter how hard he tried) what in the world is wrong with that? I’d say that he’s poured a bit of time and effort into this campaign season – more than the rest of you who are calling him lazy. And for those of you who were uninspired by his campaign – were you more inspired by that McCain song and dance?

]]> By: litebrite http://hotair.com/archives/2008/11/21/fred-drops-out-of-race-for-rnc-chair-goes-back-to-acting/comment-page-1/#comment-1669134 litebrite Sat, 22 Nov 2008 06:58:03 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=35336#comment-1669134 I was uninspired by Fred's campaign and ended up supporting Huck. I'm not going to dump on Fred,though, because I agree with most of his views and his heart is in the right place. A Reagan conservative isn't the right target to throw rocks at. I was uninspired by Fred’s campaign and ended up supporting Huck. I’m not going to dump on Fred,though, because I agree with most of his views and his heart is in the right place. A Reagan conservative isn’t the right target to throw rocks at.

]]> By: John The Baptist http://hotair.com/archives/2008/11/21/fred-drops-out-of-race-for-rnc-chair-goes-back-to-acting/comment-page-1/#comment-1669088 John The Baptist Sat, 22 Nov 2008 05:38:22 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=35336#comment-1669088 Libby Dole! Great idea! Libby Dole! Great idea!

]]> By: Monkei http://hotair.com/archives/2008/11/21/fred-drops-out-of-race-for-rnc-chair-goes-back-to-acting/comment-page-1/#comment-1668574 Monkei Sat, 22 Nov 2008 01:02:58 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=35336#comment-1668574 Grandpa could never handle getting up and getting to work ... Holywood here I come! Another washed up GOPer. Grandpa could never handle getting up and getting to work … Holywood here I come! Another washed up GOPer.

]]> By: anti-boomer http://hotair.com/archives/2008/11/21/fred-drops-out-of-race-for-rnc-chair-goes-back-to-acting/comment-page-1/#comment-1668532 anti-boomer Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:47:04 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=35336#comment-1668532 Anyone see Charlie Wilson's war? Can't we encourage Fred to be a conservative Charlie Wilson, instead of bashing him? Anyone see Charlie Wilson’s war? Can’t we encourage Fred to be a conservative Charlie Wilson, instead of bashing him?

]]> By: anti-boomer http://hotair.com/archives/2008/11/21/fred-drops-out-of-race-for-rnc-chair-goes-back-to-acting/comment-page-1/#comment-1668517 anti-boomer Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:44:39 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=35336#comment-1668517 <blockquote>now his wife is another story. I’d vote for that woman. Kaptain Amerika on November 21, 2008 at 1:13 PM</blockquote> elizabeth dole redux? recruit her!

now his wife is another story. I’d vote for that woman.

Kaptain Amerika on November 21, 2008 at 1:13 PM

elizabeth dole redux? recruit her!

]]> By: Aslans Girl http://hotair.com/archives/2008/11/21/fred-drops-out-of-race-for-rnc-chair-goes-back-to-acting/comment-page-1/#comment-1668501 Aslans Girl Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:37:59 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=35336#comment-1668501 Well, since someone said that one shouldn't use the RNC chair as a platform to run for POTUS, I'm crossing my fingers that this means he may run again. He's got a PAC and that's what some say is a good step toward a run. Hoping :) -Aslan's Girl Well, since someone said that one shouldn’t use the RNC chair as a platform to run for POTUS, I’m crossing my fingers that this means he may run again. He’s got a PAC and that’s what some say is a good step toward a run. Hoping :)

-Aslan’s Girl

]]> By: Tinian http://hotair.com/archives/2008/11/21/fred-drops-out-of-race-for-rnc-chair-goes-back-to-acting/comment-page-1/#comment-1668261 Tinian Fri, 21 Nov 2008 23:12:33 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=35336#comment-1668261 <blockquote>That said, it speaks volumes that even in an atmosphere as Fred-friendly as the HA comments section, people were joking in Headlines last night that he would have run if he thought the “chair” in question was a La-Z-Boy. </blockquote> Allah, you were first in line to push the "no fire in the belly" meme. Why in hell should Fred try to build the party by pushing Reagan conservatism when he has klowns like you bashing him at every possible opportunity?

That said, it speaks volumes that even in an atmosphere as Fred-friendly as the HA comments section, people were joking in Headlines last night that he would have run if he thought the “chair” in question was a La-Z-Boy.

Allah, you were first in line to push the “no fire in the belly” meme. Why in hell should Fred try to build the party by pushing Reagan conservatism when he has klowns like you bashing him at every possible opportunity?

]]> By: MoCoM http://hotair.com/archives/2008/11/21/fred-drops-out-of-race-for-rnc-chair-goes-back-to-acting/comment-page-1/#comment-1668221 MoCoM Fri, 21 Nov 2008 23:05:19 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=35336#comment-1668221 "All hat and no cattle?" And shooting spitballs like this from the back of the classroom is the epitome of substance, integrity and intellectual depth? Must be working on your Joe Biden impression. “All hat and no cattle?” And shooting spitballs like this from the back of the classroom is the epitome of substance, integrity and intellectual depth?

Must be working on your Joe Biden impression.

]]> By: bigred http://hotair.com/archives/2008/11/21/fred-drops-out-of-race-for-rnc-chair-goes-back-to-acting/comment-page-1/#comment-1668048 bigred Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:04:19 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=35336#comment-1668048 As one of Fred's #1 fans, this is no big disappointment for me. I'm not sure the position suited him best. Fred is an ideas guy, not an every day, grassroots, get-out-the-vote organizer that the RNC desperately needs. Fred will still be here for us to provide common sense, conservative ideas, and to help the party whenever possible. We should all throw our support behind MICHAEL STEELE. For a variety of reasons, he's the right man for the job. As one of Fred’s #1 fans, this is no big disappointment for me.

I’m not sure the position suited him best. Fred is an ideas guy, not an every day, grassroots, get-out-the-vote organizer that the RNC desperately needs.

Fred will still be here for us to provide common sense, conservative ideas, and to help the party whenever possible.

We should all throw our support behind MICHAEL STEELE. For a variety of reasons, he’s the right man for the job.

]]> By: Ryan Gandy http://hotair.com/archives/2008/11/21/fred-drops-out-of-race-for-rnc-chair-goes-back-to-acting/comment-page-1/#comment-1667877 Ryan Gandy Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:30:14 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=35336#comment-1667877 That leaves the Million $ Question: Who in Hollywood is going to employ Fred, considering that he's an outspoken conservative? That leaves the Million $ Question: Who in Hollywood is going to employ Fred, considering that he’s an outspoken conservative?

]]> By: Glynn http://hotair.com/archives/2008/11/21/fred-drops-out-of-race-for-rnc-chair-goes-back-to-acting/comment-page-1/#comment-1667674 Glynn Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:58:40 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=35336#comment-1667674 <blockquote>Fred is a rare, articulate conservative. He is needed, and I hope he has a thick enough skin to keep on looking for the best place to use his personable way of promoting real conservatism. It’s getting to where all Republican candidates need to be rhinos, not RINOs, with a hide thick enough to bear the relentless stabbing and slashing from behind. NellE on November 21, 2008 at 3:05 PM</blockquote>Especially from other so-called conservatives.

Fred is a rare, articulate conservative. He is needed, and I hope he has a thick enough skin to keep on looking for the best place to use his personable way of promoting real conservatism. It’s getting to where all Republican candidates need to be rhinos, not RINOs, with a hide thick enough to bear the relentless stabbing and slashing from behind.

NellE on November 21, 2008 at 3:05 PM

Especially from other so-called conservatives.

]]> By: Glynn http://hotair.com/archives/2008/11/21/fred-drops-out-of-race-for-rnc-chair-goes-back-to-acting/comment-page-1/#comment-1667665 Glynn Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:57:30 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=35336#comment-1667665 <blockquote>Damn that Fred anyway. He is choosing to live his life the way he wants to live it. What kinda American hero is that? Limerick on November 21, 2008 at 1:13 PM</blockquote>You said exactly what I was thinking. Gosh, you guys. Give Fred a break. I like and respect the man. I'm not going to second-guess his reasons for doing things or presume to know what his financial obligations are. I really dislike when people think they know all about your finances.

Damn that Fred anyway. He is choosing to live his life the way he wants to live it. What kinda American hero is that?

Limerick on November 21, 2008 at 1:13 PM

You said exactly what I was thinking. Gosh, you guys. Give Fred a break. I like and respect the man. I’m not going to second-guess his reasons for doing things or presume to know what his financial obligations are. I really dislike when people think they know all about your finances.

]]> By: grdred944 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/11/21/fred-drops-out-of-race-for-rnc-chair-goes-back-to-acting/comment-page-1/#comment-1667415 grdred944 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:12:38 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=35336#comment-1667415 <blockquote>"...not to be worth gambling his cachet on."</blockquote> What is his cachet? A quitter who cuts and runs at the first sign of adversity. Great speaking voice, pretty good actor and a empty shell of a human. I hope he goes back to Hollywood and leaves politics in his rear-view mirror, once and for all.

“…not to be worth gambling his cachet on.”

What is his cachet? A quitter who cuts and runs at the first sign of adversity. Great speaking voice, pretty good actor and a empty shell of a human. I hope he goes back to Hollywood and leaves politics in his rear-view mirror, once and for all.

]]> By: I R A Darth Aggie http://hotair.com/archives/2008/11/21/fred-drops-out-of-race-for-rnc-chair-goes-back-to-acting/comment-page-1/#comment-1667373 I R A Darth Aggie Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:05:49 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=35336#comment-1667373 <strong>Er, maybe it hasn’t occurred to you that the annual salary may be $400K, but the perks are worth millions.</strong> Not to mention all the <em>bandwidth</em> you could ever want. Er, maybe it hasn’t occurred to you that the annual salary may be $400K, but the perks are worth millions.

Not to mention all the bandwidth you could ever want.

]]> By: NellE http://hotair.com/archives/2008/11/21/fred-drops-out-of-race-for-rnc-chair-goes-back-to-acting/comment-page-1/#comment-1667371 NellE Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:05:37 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=35336#comment-1667371 Fred is a rare, articulate conservative. He is needed, and I hope he has a thick enough skin to keep on looking for the best place to use his personable way of promoting real conservatism. It's getting to where all Republican candidates need to be rhinos, not RINOs, with a hide thick enough to bear the relentless stabbing and slashing from behind. Fred is a rare, articulate conservative. He is needed, and I hope he has a thick enough skin to keep on looking for the best place to use his personable way of promoting real conservatism. It’s getting to where all Republican candidates need to be rhinos, not RINOs, with a hide thick enough to bear the relentless stabbing and slashing from behind.

]]> By: I R A Darth Aggie http://hotair.com/archives/2008/11/21/fred-drops-out-of-race-for-rnc-chair-goes-back-to-acting/comment-page-1/#comment-1667369 I R A Darth Aggie Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:04:47 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=35336#comment-1667369 <strong>Do you blame him?</strong> No, he probably can't afford the pay cut. Same reason that AlGore passed on the Environment Czar job... Do you blame him?

No, he probably can’t afford the pay cut. Same reason that AlGore passed on the Environment Czar job…

]]> By: JDPerren http://hotair.com/archives/2008/11/21/fred-drops-out-of-race-for-rnc-chair-goes-back-to-acting/comment-page-1/#comment-1667356 JDPerren Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:02:39 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=35336#comment-1667356 <blockquote>If that’s not enough, how was he planning to survive on $400K a year had he went and gotten himself elected president?</blockquote> Er, maybe it hasn't occurred to you that the annual salary may be $400K, but the perks are worth millions. Free meals, housing and transportation in style. Free access 24/7 to world's best doctors and hospitals. Not to mention the book deals, speaking engagments, etc once he leaves office. I'm sure it's not the money that motivates most candidates, but the Presidency ain't exactly borderline money, either.

If that’s not enough, how was he planning to survive on $400K a year had he went and gotten himself elected president?

Er, maybe it hasn’t occurred to you that the annual salary may be $400K, but the perks are worth millions. Free meals, housing and transportation in style. Free access 24/7 to world’s best doctors and hospitals. Not to mention the book deals, speaking engagments, etc once he leaves office.

I’m sure it’s not the money that motivates most candidates, but the Presidency ain’t exactly borderline money, either.

]]> By: Mark Garnett http://hotair.com/archives/2008/11/21/fred-drops-out-of-race-for-rnc-chair-goes-back-to-acting/comment-page-1/#comment-1667340 Mark Garnett Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:56:40 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=35336#comment-1667340 <blockquote>And for those in HA that disagree, RHINOS, NOES, MODERATES, get the hell of the boat so I can move faster to reclaim America for the Founding Fathers, our grandfathers and our fathers, all of whom died making the USA the greatest power for good the world has ever know! Mark Garnett on November 21, 2008 at 1:59 PM </blockquote> *** Quoting myself to correct typo's... My fingers got so passionate they lost all common sense... RHINO's = Floating turds, clogging the plumbing, need Joe! NOES = NEO-CON, new to the party and causing it's demise! MODERATES = As Rush say's, "People that can't / won't take a stand... Mamby-Pamby chickens... Only real men need apply!

And for those in HA that disagree, RHINOS, NOES, MODERATES, get the hell of the boat so I can move faster to reclaim America for the Founding Fathers, our grandfathers and our fathers, all of whom died making the USA the greatest power for good the world has ever know!

Mark Garnett on November 21, 2008 at 1:59 PM

*** Quoting myself to correct typo’s… My fingers got so passionate they lost all common sense…

RHINO’s = Floating turds, clogging the plumbing, need Joe!

NOES = NEO-CON, new to the party and causing it’s demise!

MODERATES = As Rush say’s, “People that can’t / won’t take a stand… Mamby-Pamby chickens… Only real men need apply!

]]> By: WV736 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/11/21/fred-drops-out-of-race-for-rnc-chair-goes-back-to-acting/comment-page-1/#comment-1667334 WV736 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:55:41 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=35336#comment-1667334 I do not think Saul Anuzis is the answer for the Republican Party. The Michigan GOP is at its lowest ebb. My congressman, Tim Walberg, just lost his reelection bid. Dick DeVos, a billionaire gubernatorial candidate, couldn't best Jennifer Granholm (perhaps the worst governor in Michigan's history); in fact, DeVos didn't even come close to upending Granholm. Senators Levin and Stabenow have beaten all comers and Anuzis has recruited fairly lousy candidates against them. I am sure Anuzis is a good guy, but he doesn't seem competent enough to handle the national GOP. The Michigan GOP has not been a force since John Engler's heyday in the mid-to-late 90's (even though he wasn't all that conservative). I do not think Saul Anuzis is the answer for the Republican Party. The Michigan GOP is at its lowest ebb. My congressman, Tim Walberg, just lost his reelection bid. Dick DeVos, a billionaire gubernatorial candidate, couldn’t best Jennifer Granholm (perhaps the worst governor in Michigan’s history); in fact, DeVos didn’t even come close to upending Granholm. Senators Levin and Stabenow have beaten all comers and Anuzis has recruited fairly lousy candidates against them. I am sure Anuzis is a good guy, but he doesn’t seem competent enough to handle the national GOP. The Michigan GOP has not been a force since John Engler’s heyday in the mid-to-late 90’s (even though he wasn’t all that conservative).

]]> By: CP http://hotair.com/archives/2008/11/21/fred-drops-out-of-race-for-rnc-chair-goes-back-to-acting/comment-page-1/#comment-1667266 CP Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:37:34 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=35336#comment-1667266 *sigh* *sigh*

]]> By: Ares http://hotair.com/archives/2008/11/21/fred-drops-out-of-race-for-rnc-chair-goes-back-to-acting/comment-page-1/#comment-1667194 Ares Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:20:51 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=35336#comment-1667194 We will get Steele because he is a good looking black man and can string a sentence together. Superb. We will get Steele because he is a good looking black man and can string a sentence together.

Superb.

]]> By: duff65 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/11/21/fred-drops-out-of-race-for-rnc-chair-goes-back-to-acting/comment-page-1/#comment-1667189 duff65 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:19:05 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=35336#comment-1667189 A large group of you people are way to hard on Fred. The way I read it he didn't want to be president but was willing to make the sacrifice to help the country. Since that didn't work out he has gone back to things more enjoyable. He could have beaten Obama but we nominated McCain. Why should he want the flack coming to the head of the RNC? A large group of you people are way to hard on Fred. The way I read it he didn’t want to be president but was willing to make the sacrifice to help the country. Since that didn’t work out he has gone back to things more enjoyable. He could have beaten Obama but we nominated McCain. Why should he want the flack coming to the head of the RNC?

]]> By: Schadenfreude http://hotair.com/archives/2008/11/21/fred-drops-out-of-race-for-rnc-chair-goes-back-to-acting/comment-page-1/#comment-1667174 Schadenfreude Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:16:00 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=35336#comment-1667174 <blockquote>Let the markets self correct, period. Union thugs are KILLING businesses…</blockquote> ...but they voted, and must be repaid; also they will vote again. <blockquote>And for those in HA that disagree, RHINOS, NOES, MODERATES, get the hell of the boat so I can move faster to reclaim America for the Founding Fathers, our grandfathers and our fathers, all of whom died making the USA the greatest power for good the world has ever know[n]! Mark Garnett on November 21, 2008 at 1:59 PM</blockquote> And most importantly, for the children, the future generations.

Let the markets self correct, period. Union thugs are KILLING businesses…

…but they voted, and must be repaid; also they will vote again.

And for those in HA that disagree, RHINOS, NOES, MODERATES, get the hell of the boat so I can move faster to reclaim America for the Founding Fathers, our grandfathers and our fathers, all of whom died making the USA the greatest power for good the world has ever know[n]!

Mark Garnett on November 21, 2008 at 1:59 PM

And most importantly, for the children, the future generations.

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