Pajamas Media

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Michael J. Totten:

Have you considered starting a blog, Senator? You may be only candidate running for president (ahem) who has what it takes to write a real one.

May 18, 2007 - 12:12 am ex-democrat:

and how about Sowell as a running mate?

May 18, 2007 - 12:31 am Herr Morgenholz:

Yes, Senator, we’ve been talking about you. Funny how when the right and center-right have an internet ground-swell, it’s for adult leadership. When the left does it, it’s for Ned Lamont. Heh.

May 18, 2007 - 12:41 am TBinSTL:

The Senator has posted at Redstate and now here. He seems to know us pretty well. I wonder what his handle is in the comments section?

May 18, 2007 - 1:42 am sean birnie:

Whereas appeals to end the partisan backbiting of party politics and promises to work toward a polite bipartisan consensus, where all work together for the common good are perenially popular pre-election boilerplate, in this instance compromise between Reps and Dems is neither possible nor desirable. Indeed the historical examples cited seem to me to perfectly illustrate the impossibility and undesireability of accomodating the policies of appeasment with the dire necessity for active deterrent. The Wilkie/Roosevelt relationship came at a time when not even a Democrat could deny that the world was at war, that Nazism was evil and that victory was existentially essential (although I’d be willing to bet some tried). There existed a consensus, a shared view of reality that simply does not exist today. In fact, the cognitive divide between the two sides is much more reminiscent of the mid-nineteen thirties and the argument between the appeasers, represented by Chamberlain and those demanding action like Churchill. It is now clear that the wrong side won the day and there followed the most disastrous foriegn policy mistakes ever in the entire history of the world. At least so far, that is. And the results were worse than even Churchill had feared. Winston considered himself to have been a failure, he failed to stop the horror that he knew could have been avoided at an incalculably lower cost to the world.
Senator, no compromise is possible here. You cannot form a cosy bipartisan fiendship with total disaster. Furthermore it takes two to tango and what makes you think the dems have any intention of taking dancing lessons. Sir, If you win the nomination, for the good of the world, whip their wussy posteriors. PS. I’m English, God Bless America.

May 18, 2007 - 3:11 am ajacksonian:

I do agree with Sen. Thompson that this is the era of Ben Franklin for personal communication, in which many people may speak to many people and come to commonality of ideas and ideals for themselves and the Nation. As the power of the press brought the young Republic together, the New Media now moves beyond the Mass Media, which is a one-way funnel and is restricted by ‘gatekeepers’ and those who seek political adherence to their views and give short shrift to any other. It is that latter era which is ending and the New Media holds promise of diverse National dialog and the ability of those who do not adhere to one community to form their own or even demonstrate their own ideas and ideals to be different but to also recognize that coming together to ‘form a more perfect Union’ requires comity from oneself.

Harsh partisanship by the political elite is a demonstration that they have no diversity in their views, no ability to formulate new outlooks and to work around deadlocks on issues so as to help the People have good governance and government. This elite idea was put forth at the dawning of the 20th century so as to get ‘manageable’ or ‘efficient’ government and forgetting that democracy is neither of those things. The negative proofs of that were demonstrated by Fascism and Communism, both of which were highly efficient and extremely manageable, and not at all flexible to diversity because they were those things. Americans love to hear discussions, to hear them get rancorous, to even see fisticuffs and duels on the floor of the House - that makes for an exciting interplay of ideas! It also allows us to see who is so serious about their position that they have forgotten they are there to do greater good for the Union.

Neither party in today’s climate reflects that diversity of outlook amongst the People. When bare majorities show up to actually vote in non-Presidential years, the actual reflection is a mere majority of the voters not those of the Citizenship which has stayed away in droves. And as that portion of the population becomes more disenchanted with the positions taken by the two parties as not representing them, they do not vote in larger numbers. Getting a ‘landslide’ victory in this day and age means that the percentage won is multiplied by the percentage that showed up and that ‘landslide’ soon is comparable to those who place no faith nor trust in the two parties, their candidates nor the system they have developed to keep the two parties in power.

This is not their self-disenfranchisement, but the view that their ideas and ideals have been denigrated and demeaned to the point where they see no utility in their franchise to be reflected in government. The New Media gives voice to this and that the Mass Media has failed in its job of informing people and has, instead, become political advocates pushing views instead of information. And as the majority of the blogosphere is *not* political, but personal, the new politics of the personal is put forth: people are willing to let most things slip in self-vanity so long as they are not threatened by politics. And yet it is that very same political elite structure that is changing the basis for that ability by looking to concentrate rights and power away from People and to government. Anything that becomes a ‘National Issue’ is immediately seen via the past results of similar: inaction, increased bureaucracy, less effectiveness than was there at the local level, less personal voice, and the distancing of People from caring for their communities and outlook and handing it off to a bureaucrat.

That is Authoritarianism not democracy at work.

And those online communities that traffic in visceral attacks reflect that want of Authority over the lives of others. Being partisan is fine and dandy! Looking to replace personal oversight and holding government accountable with that of an unaccountable bureaucracy turns Free People into supplicants of their Government. Yet that is what the two parties have gotten down to: hand it to government as government knows worse what to do. That is where we are at the end of 95 years of ‘manageable’ and ‘efficient’ government: gaining the hallmarks of Authoritarianism. Of unaccountable government.

It works, so long as you do not consider yourself to be Free.

Because, if you do, that is seen as the enemy of Freedom.

May 18, 2007 - 4:14 am Jaded:

Thank you Mr Thompson for your honesty and the realization that new media is going to be the way to be elected in the future. I hope to see you in debates in the near future, I think you have a brashness and sincerity that is lacking in the politicians I have seen so far. Good Luck to you.

May 18, 2007 - 4:16 am Johnye Burns:

Yes, Senator Thompson, we have been talking about you. As we say in the South, your ears must have been burning. Because I’m politically involved, I’m asked by friends and family all the time who I think is going to be the candidate from the Republican Party. I say, “I hope it’s Fred Thompson.” Also, Senator, I’d like to point out (rhetorically, but it bears repeating) that there are many of us who haven’t given money to the party in the last couple of years, because we are so irritated at their treatment of the base on the issues of immigration and spending. This new immigration bill is a travesty. Those of us who haven’t contributed are waiting for someone we can support, and that someone is you.

May 18, 2007 - 4:46 am Moneyrunner:

Getting divorced from reality

Fred makes a good point. We are all residents of this country, not visitors from another dimension who can turn our backs on the consequences of the political squabbles going on in Washington and the State Houses. Bernard Goldberg’s new book is entitled “Crazies to the Left of Me, Wimps to the Right.” My support goes to those who can form a coalition of the non-crazies and non-wimps to protect his great country from the political and economic disasters that appear to be before us.

Bypassing the MSM gatekeepers creates a way for the coalition to form. I applaud Pajamas Media for doing their part.

May 18, 2007 - 4:55 am Sissy Willis:

Oval Office Fred. It might be something you should think about.

May 18, 2007 - 4:58 am Crimsonfisted:

That’s why so much of my effort has been focused on talking to Americans through this medium. By empowering individuals and building communities, the Internet provides a way of going around the inside-the-beltway crowd to reach people in numbers unheard of not that long ago.
Amen. And we have been following you around the Web. I, for one, have been so impressed with your mastery of this communication medium, far beyond any candidate or potential candidate for the White House.

And thank you for your response to Michael Moore. Quick, decisive, humourous, clear, strong, correct, factual, reasoned, polite - does those sound like a qualities for any position you might run for?

May 18, 2007 - 5:10 am Lem:

The country needs you Fred.

If a Montecristo is the best the left can summon, clearly you may not have that much to climb.
I can’t wait to volunteer on your behalf. Hillary doesn’t stand a chance.

May 18, 2007 - 5:14 am tmc32:

Many of us are excited about the possibility of a Fred Thompson candidacy, and anxious for you to declare. We realize that you have commitments such as the HBO movie, “I Left My Heart at Wounded Knee”, that must be fulfilled first. But when you are ready, there is a vast team of supporters eager to get to work for you.

I am excited about the prospects of a candidate that accepts the concept of limited government, and understands the value in the federalist ideals of the founding fathers.

Patiently waiting on your announcement

Tim (tmc32)
http://conservablogs.com/ohio4fred/

May 18, 2007 - 5:28 am Marvin Cruzan:

Just a suggestion, but how about J. C. Watts as a running mate?

Good platform technique, speaks from the heart, honest and industrious.

May 18, 2007 - 6:00 am Bill Vogel:

Senator,

Please come out BIG TIME against this ridiculous AMNESTY bill!

May 18, 2007 - 6:07 am daniel aronstein:

If Fred! gets in he’d be the least physically attractive candiate since Honest Abe - and he’d probably be one who could communiucate just as well as our greatest president (and greatest speehc-makers), too.

I think it is now time that Fearless Fred Thompson get off the sidelines and into the rough and tumble of a real campaign.

Real conservatives need a real voice, and he is it.

Or does Fred! want to be this year’s “Mario On the Hudson” and flirt with us the way Cuomo did one, only toss it in and prove himself a tease!?

He owes us an answer.

I’d like to see him get in, and do so with a powerful Cooper Union type speech (if I may keep the Abe/Fred analogy going.

May 18, 2007 - 6:09 am bnelson44:

I think Fred has a blog right now at ABCRADIO.com

May 18, 2007 - 6:49 am Andrew:

Dear Mr. Thompson,

There’s is one aspect of Ronald Reagan that we have been missing since his departure from the presidency. He made American’s feel good about themselves and their country without being overly sentimental. He made us think - but not in an unrealistic way - that we could do anything. He talked about the greatness of our country and our storied past and our amazing future. While telling us of our greatness he also reminded us of our responsibilities to the world and to each other. He also reminded us that our greatness must be tempered with humility and gratefulness. I miss his uplifting messages and spirit - I hope that you will make every effort to reprise them.

May 18, 2007 - 6:51 am Reid:

I believe Bush has his heart in the right place but, it can only be blisteringly obvious that he lacks the rhetorical skills to sell his vision of reform and an end to strongman realpolitik that the Dems want to continue, but whose credibility burned away in the smouldering rubble of the WTC.

Fred Thompson is another Great Communicator who has the talent to sway the masses - or, at least, a better chance than any other, though he would face a steep climb against the relentless mountain of negativity from the Press. Sir, my household’s votes are yours for the asking.

May 18, 2007 - 7:01 am K T Cat:

Linked. I love the fact that Fred! gets the motivation behind blogging.

May 18, 2007 - 7:20 am Bruce:

This former (and fully-recovered, thank you) Massachusetts Democrat is with you 110% of the way.

May 18, 2007 - 7:22 am Devil Dog Dad:

Senator, I like that you stand up for yourself and don’t fold like a house of cards. I see too many “conservatives” go to DC and give up on their beliefs so they can get along and or get a favorable mention in the paper. I think we have a bunch of empty suits running in the primary.

Great video in response to Moore. I also offer a question to Moore, if medical care is so great in Cuba, why did Castro almost die from an operation there?

Senator, America needs you.

May 18, 2007 - 7:24 am Charles:

Fred, first I hope you join the race.

But I have to ask, Proverbs 29:5? What do you mean by this? The Proverb says that flattery is a trap to ensnare your neighbor (the “net at your feet”).

Did you intend to suggest we are trying to ensnare you to our cause with flattery? And if so, how are you intending to ensnare us, with your wit, charm, and good sense?

If so, ensnare away!!!!!

May 18, 2007 - 7:29 am rho:

Bravo, Fred! How very pertinent. We should all strive to have adult, rational conversations about important issues of the day, especially within the Party, as such conversations are best when they are embarked upon with a spirit of good will, assuming that the other person holds his views with sincerity.

Except for kooks, like Ron Paul. They should be shunned and banned.

May 18, 2007 - 7:33 am M. A. George:

I was dubious bout Mr. Thompson’s credibility as a presidential candidate at first. But being able to follow his thinking and insights via the Internet, I am coming around. God knows, the MSM do not do him justice. Where else can we get information about candidates unfiltered by the pundits and soi-disant experts, except on the’net.

May 18, 2007 - 7:33 am Pajamasphere:

To Fred: welcome! The reply to Michael Moore was priceless, and the posts here and at Redstate are encouraging.

To sean birnie: while you make some excellent points, it’s important to remember that many PJM folks were lifelong Democrats and/or liberals, and that there are good liberal, conservative and libertarian reasons for taking a hard line against terrorism. There are good and bad notions of bipartisanship — e.g. remember the Reagan Democrats who embraced an optimistic America over Carter’s malaise?

Compromise within a party must also walk a fine line, e.g. many staunch pro-lifers are willing to tolerate Giuliani’s views (presumably due to some combination of his likely judicial appointments, the importance of security issues, and the need to win the general election not just partisan primaries).

May 18, 2007 - 7:36 am WattsforVP:

“The Pajamas Media poll is certainly good news, especially when, for a lot of politicians, encouragement to run from three relatives and an unemployed campaign consultant is considered an unstoppable groundswell.”

Senator Thompson,

That line had me falling out of my chair.

I think all of us here can safely say the groundswell of support for you is growing exponentially daily. We are ready for you to throw your hat into the ring. We’re all looking forward to “continuing the conversation” for our great nation.

May 18, 2007 - 7:46 am bluerat:

Abandon Rudy’s Ship
We need someone in office with a sense of humor…havent had that since the later 80’s. Does Michael Moore think he can debate one of the best on health care…isnt moore 100+ pounds overweight…check his health!
Go Fred Go!

May 18, 2007 - 7:51 am Herschel Smith:

I do hope you run, Senator. I like Tom Tancredo, but I think he cannot be elected. The two best candidates who are elect-able are you and Newt. I hope you both join the race, and a combination ticket with the two of you would he hard to beat. I think it has been wise to stay out of the silly sound bite exchanges that pretend as debates. Finally, McCain’s candidacy is dead after standing on the podium with Kennedy and pushing the recent immigration deal.

May 18, 2007 - 8:01 am Webutante:

What a great post, Fred. We need to hear this message in the blogosphere as much as in the politosphere. We conservative writers can get pretty self-righteous in our condemnation of anything liberal left.

I hear ya talking.

Whether you run or ever become president, it’s clear that you have a commanding understanding of the power of this here medium.

But Fred, as much as us mid-lifers—PJM editors, and readers—love and adore you and are in your hip pocket, let me tell you you’re preaching to the choir.

We’re gonna be there for you, come what may. But Fred, in the end it won’t matter unless you can get the 20 and 30-somethings back on the conservative tract. Bush et al has lost ‘em and Obama has many shallow thinkers enthralled. Instant living and superficial glamor may be too much for you, even with your amazingly progressive presence.

But have no fear, I and my girlfriends and the men we love, all chat endlessly about you and what you have to offer.

May 18, 2007 - 8:09 am Beth:

Senator Thompson, your nation needs you!

Thanks for being accessible to us. As so many other politicos become further detached from the voters, you are a breath of fresh air.

Run, Fred, run!

May 18, 2007 - 8:09 am Ragnar Danneskjold:

I am all for a responsible adult conversation with the people with whom I disagree.

To have a responsible adult conversation, however, requires the participation of at least one other responsible adult. Between the politicians (of both parties) who run away with their fingers in their ears and the left-wing Sheehanites who scream that I’m a Bushitlerburton neocon fascist zionazi-bot or some such, I’ve honestly had a hard time finding a responsible adult to talk to.

In any event, the important thing here is that we get you into the race.

Run, Fred, Run!!!
- Ragnar Danneskjold
http://mypetjawa.mu.nu
http://fred2008.org

May 18, 2007 - 8:10 am Avidbuff:

MJT I don’t see any way the Senator would have the time to maintain his own blog. You yourself know how time consuming that enterprise is. I believe the Senator is best served by posting as he is doing so now, by issuing statements rather than inviting personal dialogue.

May 18, 2007 - 8:25 am Kenneth from Alabama:

I just read an entry in the Corner at NRO saying that the Democratic congress had approved the largest tax hike in our history, and it will raise taxes on everyone, not just the wealthy. That’s disturbing. The bipartisan immigration bill is disturbing too, as well as the fact that many, if not most, Americans do not understand the threat we face from Islamic terrorist. There are other big problems facing this country. The only person brought forth so far as a possible leader whose confidence I would have in meeting these problems is Fred Thompson. I hope he runs.

May 18, 2007 - 8:27 am Connie:

Bi-partisanship can work in civilized society. Unfortunately, we are seeing those who have been taught that self-esteem is an entitlement, rather than something that is earned, do everything in their power to remove civility from political discourse.

What I want to know is does Fred have the courage to poke that cigar in the face of Ahmadinejad. Does he believe that a two-state solution will work in Israel? Does he believe Turkey deserves membership in the EU? What is the best solution for Kosovo? Is China a threat to the U.S.? Is Islam compatible with our Bill of Rights and our Constitution? Should the federal government be involved in the education of our children? Should there be a national ID card? Or a national medical database? Does he believe in the fact that the tradional family is the best source of stability in this country and what are his ideas for shoring that up? Does he believe in universal preK or does he believe parents should be raising their young children? I have many more questions for Senator Thompson. I like the man a lot, but I want to know much more

May 18, 2007 - 8:36 am Carla:

Dear Senator,
I believe that our country needs a man who understands the political machinery, and yet is not run by it. What I’ve read & heard from you has had remarkable short & long term vision…reminds me of VDH in a more colloquial way. We need a David, a Joseph, and a Nehemiah. Read up on these great men & be encouraged… you’ll have our hearts, prayers, & blessings from above. We’re looking for integrity and courage, Sir, with a voice, and we’ll back it. Red gal in a MN.

May 18, 2007 - 8:40 am dpwiener:

Just a couple of quick comments:

1. Your last statement to Michael Moore about a mental hospital was the perfect blend of ambiguity and plausible deniability. Brilliant.

2. Presidential campaigns start far too early, and I really appreciate the fact that you have refused to jump in. You have many supporters who are incredibly impatient in demanding an official announcement. Let them remain frustrated; they’ll live.

While you’re undoubtedly much better at determining the best political timing than I am, from my perspective it appears that you could easily wait until August or September. I doubt that money will be a problem for you, and you’re waging an incredibly effective non-campaign as is. Why change what’s working? Please hold off on an official announcement as long as you can.

May 18, 2007 - 8:51 am Perico:

All we want is somebody to step up to responsibility. You were the man for us in Tennessee, and you are the one to do it nationally. We are waiting on you and hope that you are at peace with whatever you do. It’s a giant step, but one that we’re ready to take with you.

May 18, 2007 - 9:33 am Don:

Senator:

America desperately needs a Presidential candidate that will be aggressively honest about America’s economic, strategic and military vulnerabilities as they relate to retreat from Iraq. Retreat means betrayal of all of our friends in Iraq and the broader Middle East to their destruction, and it will offer Iraq’s Shi’a leaders the perfect pretext to turn to Iran to quell the chaos in Iraq that will follow an American retreat. This means handing the keys to the Middle East oilfields to Iran because there will be no credible deterrent to their nuclear ambitions and their desire to control all of the Middle East oil reserves as a means to devastate the American economy. America imports over 60% of its oil consumption and loss of over two thirds of the world’s oil reserves to Iranian domination would position them to shatter the financial well being of almost every American. Most Americans do not understand this stark reality or the military fact that America could do little to stop an Iranian advance once our ground forces have been withdrawn.

Please be America’s Winston Churchill by becoming the Presidential candidate that is totally honest with the American people about our economic, strategic and military vulnerabilities so that we can end our self-destructive debate over Iraq and send a clear message to radical Islam that we have the resolve to protect our vital strategic interests and defeat them no matter how long it takes.

The loss of our brave soldiers in Iraq is a grievous tragedy, but the American way of life is well worth defending and freedom is never free. Our soldiers understand this and are willing to risk their lives to prove it. Please help other Americans reach this same level of consciousness.

Please visit my website at http://www.PoliticalRealityOnline.com for more information on the untold truth about retreat from Iraq.

May 18, 2007 - 9:53 am Chris Sanders:

We will continue after you take the oath in active numbers Congress is just today beginning to realize with their amnesty bill.

Simply tell us when and we will provide you the power to help the country by shaking the Capitol to its foundation if need be…Your net will only grow in strength from here.

May 18, 2007 - 10:56 am sean birnie:

To pajamasphere. To put the record straight, I too am a liberal who was mugged by reality. In my case, as a lifelong member of the British Labour (no sic please I’m British) party, Tony Blair and I marched on the same anti-vietnam-ban-the-bomb-stalin’n'mao-ain’t-so-bad demonstrations (please forgive my anti-social adolescent indiscretions). The reality that mugged us was not 9/11 but the fall of the Berlin Wall. That is the origin of New Labour. The irony is that the closest Brit equivalent to an American neocon is born from the Briitish socialist party. You probably have no idea what personal, in Tony’s case political, cost we paid to support you in Iraq (and you better not bloody well back out on us now, we’re still backs to the wall!). America is not an island, what you do effects me. I will not take kindly to being betrayed and thrown to the wolves over some trivial internal partisan malarky, like you did to your allies in Vietnam, and neither will your allies in Iraq, Afghanistan etc if you desert them and they wind up dead.

No, no compromise. This is not just about your personal circumstances. This is about the history of the world (brownie points if you can identify the quote, clue: American TV). Keep your intentions true and your sabers bright (ditto, clue: Hollywood biblical epic). As a brit with no vote in the US, I’m not particularly interested in GOP squabbles over abortion etc. What concerns me is American foriegn policy. My question to any American presidential wannabe is this, “Are you aware of the terrible and imminent danger that confronts Europe, and consequently yourselves, and do you have any ideas how to help us?” Senator, I’d love, but don’t expect, an answer.

And again, let me stress it. God bless America. You are the best thing that ever happened in the world (except for us Brits,of course). Do not blow your historical moment, millions of lives are at stake, we’re counting on you.

May 18, 2007 - 11:01 am B Dubya:

I have to tell you, Fred…There is nobody else talking in the Republican ranks that I consider a worthy candidate. You sound like a thoughtful man, with more than a little appreciation for the ironies of modern national Party politics. I also get the impression that you understand the stakes in the current global contest between America and her foes. If you run, I’ll help. If you are nominated, I’ll vote for you…as often as they let me…lol

May 18, 2007 - 11:09 am Dee:

Dear Fred,

I love what I’ve seen and heard so far and anxiously await your entry into the race and an address where I can send a check(s). The take-down of Michael Moore was brilliant and long overdue.

Like Connie, I too want to hear more from you on a host of issues. But if you positions on those show the same critical thinking and insight you’ve demonstrated thus far, what a glorious campaign it will be. Regards.

May 18, 2007 - 11:11 am Donnie:

Mr. Thompson This Country needs a strait shooter & your the man to do the job.
Your right it shouldnt be about the right or the left it should be Black & White Right or Wrong.
Please run we the people need you.

May 18, 2007 - 11:23 am Mr. Parx:

I disagree with some of the comments urging Mr. Thompson to announce his candidacy.

Yet.

Why are we rushing the campaign this year? What good does it do? What vulnerability does it expose?

No sooner than mid-January sounds about right. The web-based core will launch the media storm, and all other candidates will blur together.

After all, WWSTD?
(what would Sun-Tzu do?)

Best,
Mr. Parx

May 18, 2007 - 11:25 am John L:

Dear Senator Thompson,
I am a huge fan of your politics, and you have my support. I await the day that you (hopefully) announce your canidacy, and I truely believe you are the best possible leader for our nation at this time. Keep up the good work!

May 18, 2007 - 11:29 am Susan C. Periano:

The idea that a blog can be used to communicate directly in a presidential election, is unprecedented in history. It will help to gain a true pulse on what is happening. Everything else becomes spin…which is precisely what has turned younger people away from politics. I’m a baby boomer who has children in their 30’s and after introducing you to them,(via links on the internet) they are very keen on having you run. I sincerely hope you do.

May 18, 2007 - 11:43 am Connie:

To sean birnie:

“Do not blow your historical moment, millions of lives are at stake, we’re counting on you.”

There are many of us who understand that and we’re doing everything we can to save Western Civilization. It would be somewhat easier if we didn’t have to fight a political party who would sell out America and the West just for a seat in the Oval Office. I think Senator Thompson understands exactly what we’re fighting for. More importantly, he has the communication skills that President Bush lacked. For the first time in a long time, we have a candidate (albeit unannounced) who can explain the threat clearly to the American people without bowing to the gods of political correctness.

At another time, I’d like to hear what your opinion is of Gordon Brown. His Global Marshall Plan based on the ideas of George Soros does not thrill me at all. Blair may have sat on the opposite side of the aisle from our Republican party, but we knew could count on him in this war we’re fighting. God bless the man!

May 18, 2007 - 12:10 pm Solo4357:

“We may please ourselves with the prospect of free and popular governments. But there is a great danger that those governments will not make us happy. God grant they may. But I fear that in every assembly, members will obtain an influence by noise, not sense. By meanness, not greatness. By ignorance, not learning. By contracted hearts, not large souls.

There is one thing, my dear sir, that must be attempted and most sacredly observed or we are all undone. There must be decency and respect, and veneration introduced for persons of authority of every rank, or we are undone. In a popular government, this is our only way.”– John Adams, April 1776 in a letter to Jame Warren.

Guys like Fred are the kind of leaders we need to make sure we are never undone.

May 18, 2007 - 12:25 pm Chip Owens:

I think that should read “Blogger in Chief”.

May 18, 2007 - 12:43 pm sean birnie:

To Connie, What can I say? I’m praying you win. I’m not exactly inspired by the Sen’s comments but what can I do? I don’t have a vote in US elections but I know that the result of the next vote will have a more profound effect on me than it will have on you. So, just get it right will you. I’m one of the guys who’ll have to live with your decision.

On Gordon, my jury’s out. He is one of the achitects of New Labour, however we all have Q marks. His apparent pacifism is worrisome but then, you cannot trust the British press. They live on the anti-everythinggood-planetZog. My guess is that he’ll surprise you, he’s no dummy. but, he’s no Tony Blair either. Sorry I can’t be more confident but that’s partly why your election is so important. In England people like me are politically weak, sorry, that’s the truth. We helped you, what are you going to do to help us, if you win, Senator?

May 18, 2007 - 1:41 pm Bill Faith:

Not even in the race yet and you’ve already won two debates, sir. Some advice, if I may, after listening to some of your Thompson reports on ABC: Spend some time working on your yankee accent. As “normal” as you sound to me I know you must sound like a real hick to a lot of other people. The country needs you to win in ‘08.

May 18, 2007 - 2:21 pm Bill Faith:

Make that “The world needs you to win in ‘08.”

May 18, 2007 - 2:23 pm Melanie Lee:

Somehow I don’t believe, as someone above mentioned, that “compromise” is the goal. It’s cooperation - meaning that Ms. Pelosi can just remove her toy gunbelt (remember her “new congress in town” comment?)

FDT has the stuff to give congress a little visit in Reaganest style and let those who do not care to cooperate know that there’s A NEW BOSS IN TOWN!! Pelosi doesn’t seem to realize that she has one.

May 18, 2007 - 3:07 pm Brasky:

Thompson Theme Song?

May 18, 2007 - 3:09 pm the Canine Pundit:

Senator Thompson,

This country desperately needs the knid of credible, competent leadership it hasn’t seen since the Reagan administration.

Secure your party’s nomination and win the general election. Perhaps then we can start seeing each other as Americans again rather than political enemies.

Good luck, and God speed.

-the Canine Pundit

May 18, 2007 - 3:18 pm Slovak Guy:

I have been deeply impressed by your moral clarity and honesty, Mr Thompson, and think you would make an excellent President.

I live in Slovakia (in Central Europe) and am not an American citizen, but if I were, you’d definitely have my vote.

In these perilous times, the world needs bold leadership to promote liberty throughout the world.

May 18, 2007 - 3:55 pm MikeS:

Senator,

I see that you have been invited to attend the NH Republican Party reception and dinner on June 6. I certainly hope “your schedule” allows for this one! We need to keep John Sununu in the Senate and we need a person of your conviction, communication skills and conservative comraderie to “keep” the White House.

Best regards,

Holding the fort in NH

May 18, 2007 - 3:57 pm Peg C.:

Mr. Thompson, from a FORMER lifelong lefty Dem — PLEASE RUN!!

May 18, 2007 - 3:59 pm Tom Hoefling:

Senator, the last thing on earth this country needs is more “bipartisanship.”

It’s the “bipartisans” who are pushing this republic over a socialist cliff, and endangering our constitution and our national security.

To a real conservative, the definition of “bipartisanship” is “Democrats and liberal Republicans allying themselves together to prevent a single part of the conservative agenda from ever being enacted.”

I have a new litmus test for presidential candidates: Any one of you who even mentions bipartisanship in a positive light goes directly into the “when pigs fly” pile.

I guess you know where that leaves you, huh?

Take my advice: Stick to acting and lobbying.

May 18, 2007 - 3:59 pm Chuck in Illinois:

Today my Fred Thompson 2008 hat and bumper sticker arrived via FedEx. I’m hoping that Fred jumps in the race so they won’t look silly on me and my car!

Run, Fred, Run! PLEASE!

May 18, 2007 - 4:34 pm T.Poore:

Hey Fred please stay out of the race as long as you think its viable. These two year long presidential races stink.

May 18, 2007 - 5:23 pm Ward Cleaver:

Hi Fred, we’ve been waiting for you. Don’t let your health worries keep you out. As long as you run a low-stress campaign like you’ve talked about, you’ll be alright.

May 18, 2007 - 6:21 pm mama winger:

Senator Thompson -

I have been in the Republican Party since the 70’s. I have worked as a foot soldier in the Conservative Army on many campaigns. There is no one in the current field of candidates that I find myself wanting to work for.

Except you.

Put me to work, Fred. This wonderful country that I love needs strong conservative leadership.

Thank you.

May 18, 2007 - 6:30 pm MandyManners:

Only a true Tennessean can talk like that, Sen. Thompson! Unlike another former senator from the Volunteer State, you don’t blather, you don’t bloviate nor do you bullshit.

I’m leaning toward Rudy right now but, if you enter the race, I’ll have to do a lot of thinking and praying.

May 18, 2007 - 6:31 pm Paul:

Fred when you win the nomination make sure you pick John Bolton as your running mate:D drive the left into a complete frenzy

May 18, 2007 - 6:31 pm windybon:

I had a fund raising call from the RNC last week. I told them that what little money I had to contribute would go to my candidate, who had not yet committed to run. You are that candidate, Senator, and I anxiously await your announcement.

May 18, 2007 - 6:32 pm MandyManners:

Only a true Tennessean can talk like that, Sen. Thompson! Unlike another former senator from the Volunteer State, you don’t blather, you don’t bloviate nor do you bullshit.

I’m leaning toward Rudy right now but, if you enter the race, I’ll have to do a lot of thinking and praying.

May 18, 2007 - 6:38 pm Ward Cleaver:

“The Pajamas Media poll is certainly good news, especially when, for a lot of politicians, encouragement to run from three relatives and an unemployed campaign consultant is considered an unstoppable groundswell.”

LOL!

May 18, 2007 - 6:38 pm Darth Cheney:

Mr. Thompson seems to be the only candidate so far to understand the power of the internet to go directly to the people. He’s certainly the only one whose internet efforts are worth reading!

May 18, 2007 - 6:39 pm Jim A.:

Dear Fred,
I love you.
If you want to serve the country there is a position opening up that would be right for you.
Attorney General.
Lobby for that one. Let not your reach exceed your grasp.

May 18, 2007 - 6:46 pm Tim:

Sen. Thompson:

Please run!

May 18, 2007 - 6:56 pm TXMarko:

Senator, PLEASE run! You would restore dignity to the Office, and cut through the crap!

Thanks for your service!

May 18, 2007 - 7:01 pm bill-tb:

Hello Fred,

The country needs your straight talk no BS gentlemanly manner and strong leadership. It was nice to see you passed up the chance to be #11 in the ridiculous conga line that passed for a debate. Direct contact with the base is best.

How about setting up an online Q&A?

It’s a long time until the primaries and even longer until the 2008 election. Take your time, we will wait ^_^

May 18, 2007 - 7:01 pm DenslowIV:

The last 6 years have been a personal awakening for me. We all have been watching history unfold violently before us. While the multicultural ‘elite’ ignore the rising threats, or worse deny them, Fred Thompson is preparing to meet them head on. The survival of the West, our country, and our civilized way of life requires a man of his character, intellect, and oratory prowess to meet these challenges with absolute resolve. I feel he also has the wisdom to bring us citizens along with him so that we too can personally invest in the future of America. I have never been so moved to action as I have been to support the candidacy of Fred Thompson.

May 18, 2007 - 7:06 pm Daniel Watkins:

Run, Fred, Run!!!

I have been really impressed with Mr. Thompson’s stances on nearly everything, AND his straightforward communication of those viewpoints with us directly. It’s so nice to hear directly from the “horse’s mouth” rather than through the colored lens of the mainstream media.

May 18, 2007 - 7:07 pm Joe Buzz:

Mr. T,
Have your people contact my people to let me know where to send the check. Or you could just email me directly.
Thanks for the MM rebuttal!

May 18, 2007 - 7:20 pm Hoss from Seattle:

You may have yet to announce your candidacy Mr. Thompson, but many of us have already begun to campaign for you, not only on the internet but at the water-cooler as well. There is no resistance to the idea.

I already have the bumper sticker “Fred Thompson for President ‘08 proudly displayed on my car (and handed out a few as well).

Confidence is high, Mr. Future President…so high in fact that I have to ask if you think it would be too soon to add a “Re-elect Thompson in ‘12″ sticker as well?

Nice to see that you won’t waste cigars in the White House!!!

May 18, 2007 - 7:58 pm Ohio Country Lawyer:

Senator,

Ohio will again be a pivotal state in 08. Your gifts of communication, ability to reason and sense of humor will set well in Ohio. You will come across as “your own man” and not the product of “handlers.”

The cultural landscape of Tennesse is a varied patchwork, and your appeal was across the board. Similarly, your straight forward approach to problems will appeal to most Republicans, a lot of independents and a healthy number of Democrats.

While the War and immigration are on page one, consideration must be given to the demographics of the Rust Belt…Pennsy, Ohio and Michigan where so many manufacturing jobs have gone overseas. I would look at the Rust Belt corridor from Flint, to Detroit, to Toledo, to Cleveland, to Youngstown, to Pittsburgh, to Wheeling. These are historically Democrat strongholds but which have been in decline under both Clinton and Bush.

Fred, we look forward to your ideas and bold leadership.

May 18, 2007 - 8:03 pm tommy:

We Want Fred! Run, Fred, Run!

May 18, 2007 - 8:29 pm Random63:

Sir I was wondering what your position was on the American Manned Space Program? I work at Kennedy Space Center and know full well the next president elected will either end our leadership in space, stagnate it, or push it forward. I’ve written to you before asking, but know your quite busy and can’t answer every email you get. Looking forward to hearing your answer and thoughts on the matter.

Be safe and be well.

May 18, 2007 - 8:30 pm theatre manager:

God bless you Senator Thompson. I pray that he gives you the strength to do what is best for our country. My hope is to see you in the White House.

May 18, 2007 - 8:37 pm Scott Malensek:

Welcome Senator! I wish there was a SINGLE website where we could submit questions and where all your blogs, radio audio clips etc were all combined. Sure, there’s a great value to shotgunning across the web, but it also makes it hard to see the forest through the trees sometimes.

Myself, I specifically want to know more about your thoughts on Saddam’s Ties to Al Quead and why the issue’s been so distorted. I’ve read some interesting articles and comments from you on the subject, but I wonder if you’ve noticed that there was never a pre-war or a post-war investigation done by ANY intelligence agency where conclusions were made? In fact, even the Sen Intel Com Phase II rpt admits that it deliberately left the conclusions IT made vague in their phase I rpt, and admits that the conclusions in the phase II are based on only 18% of the captured intel, an assessment by a single interim DIA rep, and the word of innocent men like Saddam when he was on death row?

Deliberately leaving the matter vague and without conclusions seems to have dramatically hurt support for the war and thus America’s political will to succeed. Sure, insurgents need support of locals to survive, but they need the loss of support in their enemy’s population to succeed.

I think it’s time some intelligence agency looked into the question and formed some real conclusions. History and open source information makes it pretty clear, but without the stamp of intel agencies it’s become a talking point for the left.

Gonna do anything about it?
-Scott Malensek, author

May 18, 2007 - 8:59 pm R.L. Baldridge:

Mr. Thompson,

Please announce your candidacy for the Office of President of the USA today. You have a lot of support out here. None of the announced candidates have nearly as much leadership qualities as you do. We citizens need a man of your stature to take the country back to the correct direction.

Russ Baldridge,
DOD - Baghdad, Iraq

May 18, 2007 - 9:04 pm Pam:

I’m sorry Senator Thompson, but I do not share the unbridled enthusiasm for your candidacy found here. I have some questions.

Why are you waiting so long to declare? I fear that it is because you prefer to run on hype rather than substance. The video is not substantial.

How do we know that you will run a vigorous campaign ~ especially in light of Senator Clintons’s do or die mentality? Are you willing to die trying? Because that is what it will take to run effectively against her and the MSM.

What is your record of leadership beyong your short stay in the Senate and what, if any are your successes?

Do you think it will matter to voters that your wife is 25 years younger than you? It is sort of creepy to me, I must admit.

How do you think you compare to the other candidates as far as preparation, fundraising, organization, experience, and your record of success? In my opinion there are more qualified candidates.

Just wondering. I look forward to learning more about you and I promise that if you are indeed the best man for the job you will have my vote.

May 18, 2007 - 9:11 pm J Wat:

Sen. Thompson, I admire your restraint for NOT jumping in as people are clamoring for. The media and the unhinged left in this country are waiting to take you down, just like they’ve done with Giuliani, the former “America’s Mayor” now assailed in the press by hacks as not doing enough after 9/11 and even for hiding “evidence” of government sabotage(?!). If indeed you do run, be ready for these attacks and, for pity’s sake FIGHT BACK! I’m tired of Conservatives taking it on the chin and putting up with the nonsense coming from the other side. We’re in a righteous fight, and we need desperately a leader that understands this to his core and is not only willing and able to take the fight to the enemy, but fight the good fight here at home against those who hope to see us fail. So think hard Senator, and if you get in the ring, get in to win. If you’re there for us, we’ll be there for you.

P.S. to sean birnie: Thanks for your support. Always nice to hear from the other great civilisation on Earth. God bless the Queen!

May 18, 2007 - 9:32 pm USBeast:

Senator Thompson,

America is now in an “If” situation.

“If you can bear to hear the truth you’ve spoken twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools,
Or watch the things you gave your life to, broken
And stoop and build ‘em up again with worn out tools…”

Senator, if you enter this race you will be subjected to more personal hell than any other candidate. If you win the nomination you will be facing an opponent selected by the barking mad. If you win the election you will infuriate the barking mad, not only in this country but world-wide.

If you are willing to step on to this stage, not knowing if you will emerge hero, villain or goat you will have the support of what’s left of my wits and my sword arm.

May 18, 2007 - 9:57 pm BAGLADY:

Please choose Tom Tancredo as your running mate!! Or at least put him in charge of Homeland Security. We need some people like him with STRONG prinicples in your cabinet, should you win. We sure don’t need anymore Chertoff’s. Good grief…weak, weak, weak.

May 18, 2007 - 10:43 pm Dana:

Mr. Thompson
Sir, I am cheering for you from north of the 49th. America and the world needs you, please, step up and swing at the pitch. You appear to understand the dynamic happening here on the net, it is real and it is us.
Run, for all of us.
dana

May 18, 2007 - 10:51 pm GCA:

Bipartisanship requires goodwill and honesty on both sides. As for honesty, Bill Clinton’s Democratic Party was willing to sell national security to China for illegal campaign contributions in ‘96. Senator, you chaired the senate subcommittee charged with investigating those illegalities and you got nowhere. The Democrats give no indication that they have improved in this area. And their ill will has only grown more poisonous in the ensuing years. What will you do to: 1) minimize the harm that the uncooperative left is willing to impose on the nation in its quest to regain power, and 2) overcome the attacks from within their own party that moderate Democrats, if there are any, will suffer if they cooperate with you? My fear is that there will be a redux of your effectiveness as chairman of that investigative subcommitte of a decade ago, which, if memory serves me well, was touted at the time as a bipartisan effort to get to the bottom of some pretty serious abuses of power that seriously and adversely affected this country’s national security.

I hope my misgivings are misplaced. On a positive note, I see in you some of Reagan’s ability to communicate directly with the American people. If you are able to develop and build a rapport with the electorate you may be able to force the Democrats to cooperate with you. Your policies will only succeed if the Democrats see you as stronger than they themselves are.

I still support Giuliani but am open to persuasion if you can build that rapport and use it wisely.

May 18, 2007 - 11:40 pm Sandy:

Fred, love everything you say or write. I just wonder about your management skills in real life. Can you manage Congress? Can you manage the Oval Office? Can you manage the Islamist terrorists?

May 19, 2007 - 3:37 am HongQi:

Sir,

Don’t feel completely and totally obligated on my behalf but I have spent a lot of money on Fred 08 T-shirts and bumper stickers.

May 19, 2007 - 3:52 am dogperson:

Dear Senator,

Thank you for listening to the American people. Please continue to do so.

If you announce, for the first time I would consider sending money to a presidential campaign.

May 19, 2007 - 5:43 am James Paul von Helton:

If I were you Fred, I’d pick Tom Tancredo as a running mate…..

After you win (grin), I’d sick Tom on the border issue, thus freeing you for other matters.

……This absolutely will work.

May 19, 2007 - 5:44 am Janet Rocha:

Dear Mr Thompson,
I am English but I have been living in Brazil for 24 years. The USA has to be aware of what is happening in its own backyard.
Chavez, Lula, Morales and Ortega want to install a Union of Socialist Republics here in South America under the spritual (?) guidance of Castro. Do not be deceived by Lula, the President of Brazil. He may appear to be a harmless buffoon but he is the most diabolical of them all. In 4 years he has managed to undermine every single institution here in Brazil. By stealth,he has installed a one party state and bought off all the opposition with his access to the public purse,and most of the media by refusing government advertising to those who dare criticise him.
There are plenty of conservatives here in Brazil but we have no voice.The USA has to think of ways of winning the ideological battle here in South America.
You cannot allow the illegal immigrants from Latin America to stay in the USA because they bring with them all the vices that have resulted in their own countries being such failures, such as nepotism, authoritarianism, corruption and, my heart breaks to say it as I am Catholic, their Catholicism. As a result of Liberation Theology,Catholicism here in South America ha become synomous with Communism.
Good Luck!
The civilised Christian world depends on a Republican win. If the Democrats win, we are lost. Perhaps we will have to look to France for leadership!

May 19, 2007 - 6:41 am Davecatbone:

Fred, this unprecedented level of hatred between Right & Left is arising from one place. Progressive Socialism with roots in fashionable 60’s activism infected with Communist philosophy. The Left thinks it can hate it’s way to power. Will you let them?

May 19, 2007 - 6:42 am Wayne C. Steadman:

Mr. Thompson, I strongly urge you to run for president. Your reasoned comments on the status of our great country are in such great contrast to the self aggrandizing hyperbole of the current candidates of both parties. I fear for the fate of this country, especially after the debacle in the senate with the Amnesty bill for illegal immigration. I also am incensed with the disregard for the welfare of the troops in the failure to pass a funding bill. To the current crop of residents in the house, senate and white house politics takes precedence over national interests.
This country needs adult leadership! NOW!

May 19, 2007 - 6:51 am Just_A_Grunt:

I like Fred! too but I liked Condoleeza Rice too until she went to the State Department. I don’t know what it is about foks that can be plain spoken and frank but seem to suddenly lose that spine when it comes to dealing to the international community. You know what, it ain’t near as important to be liked as it is to be respected. I know that comes from my military years, but I can guarantee you during the time I served there were times when I wasn’t the most loved guy but there never seemed to be a shortage of guys who wished they were in my unit. I don’t say that to pat myself on the back, I say that to point out that we as a society have become too obsessed with being liked rather then making the tough decisions that need to be made. President Bush made the tough decision when he decided to stand up to Islamic extremism, cut out this crap about a war on terrorism, but he has failed to convey the progress. The enemy never is at a lack of words when they are inspiring their fanatics and showing the latest video of their attack on our forces or when they are using the words of our politicians to support their arguments.
What is wrong in saying you are proud to be an American without following it up with a litany of if, ors, and buts?
So I guess the bottom line I am geting at is can Fred! be trusted to back up his current persona with continued actions if he is entrusted with looking out the best interests of America more then the interests of our “friends”?

May 19, 2007 - 7:28 am T Wilson:

Thompson is quite the empty suit.

I’m sure he will go far in the empty party (republican)

May 19, 2007 - 8:14 am Connie:

To: Janet Rocha

“my heart breaks to say it as I am Catholic, their Catholicism. As a result of Liberation Theology,Catholicism here in South America ha become synomous with Communism.”

I am an American Catholic who is seeing the Church here veer left and it worries me greatly.

May 19, 2007 - 8:20 am Garland L:

Fred, I hope you read this and I know you realize that the American people want the Truth, but more than that The Whole Truth. (Half a truth is half A LIE.)Be honest as you are. Stand up for what you beleive in and use just good old southern common sense, something thats not so common anymore. Tell the people the truth and act on your principles and the people will react toward you in a favorable manner. You are the last hope of our generation. Good luck!

May 19, 2007 - 8:54 am Radical Right:

I could be a supporter of the Senator’s bid for candidacy, but I have to admit I’m somewhat disappointed in the “bipartisanship” theme. Look, these are dangerous times and we really don’t have the luxury of taking time to convince the Donks of that fact. If they haven’t been able to figure it all out on their own then I doubt there’s anything that can be said that will break through their thickened skulls at this point. One simply can’t reason with those who’ve shown no ability to think rationally.

May 19, 2007 - 9:33 am Brad:

When I pray, I pray for a “Thompson/Steele” ticket in ‘08. (and that Sen Mel Martinez (Flipfloper, FL) loses his next repub primary)…

May 19, 2007 - 10:24 am Mike Z as in Jersey:

Fred –

Please support Duncan Hunter and run for Vice President. I want a Hunter-Thompson bumper sticker, but I can’t bring myself to support Tommy Thompson. Thanks.

May 19, 2007 - 11:13 am Graing:

I eagerly await your announcement. We conservatives sorely need a leader of like mind. And barring the ressurection of Ronald Regan, you good sir, are our man.

May 19, 2007 - 11:32 am beej:

Senator,

I can add little more to the comments here as to why you should run, but I do add my hope that you will, and support if you do.

Thanks for being available, and especially for the fact that you seem to be listening, when no others are.

Run, Fred, Run!

May 19, 2007 - 12:02 pm Quitus Arius:

Consider this Fred..

If you don’t run, there is a good chance Michael Bloomberg will jump in against Rudy ala Ross Perot against Bush 41. Thus insuring a rerun of 1992.

I believe your candidacy will discourage Bloomberg. We can’t afford
another Clinton government. Our security is paramount. You will win.

May 19, 2007 - 12:16 pm FireLT:

“T Wilson :
Thompson is quite the empty suit.

I’m sure he will go far in the empty party (republican)”

He is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), a former member of the United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission and a Visiting Fellow with the American Enterprise Institute, researching national security and intelligence. Thompson is also a public speaker with the Washington Speakers Bureau[3] and is a special program host and senior analyst for ABC News Radio. Thompson publishes a daily blog and podcast on the ABC Radio web site. Fred Dalton Thompson (born August 19, 1942) is an American lawyer, lobbyist, character actor and former Republican Senator from Tennessee.

What have you done with your life, T Wilson?

May 19, 2007 - 12:35 pm T In TN:

I have met Fred twice in person. Fred is the REAL DEAL. I will do what ever I can to help elect him as president. We really need FRED 08. I think the election in 08 is his for the taking.

May 19, 2007 - 1:03 pm freetoken:

Fred - if you are still reading this, just one more thing. If you want my vote (and be assured it is available), then you will have to work for it.

May 19, 2007 - 3:29 pm RE:

I sure hope Fred Thompson runs.

We desperately need his “Let’s Cut the B.S.” demeanor injected into the debates.

May 19, 2007 - 5:04 pm BravoZulu:

Save us, Fred Thompson.

May 19, 2007 - 6:52 pm Ray Smith:

I like Mr. Thompson’s aproach of flying in under the radar. What a novel idea, actually talking with us normal Joe’s and making us feal like we (may?) have a representative in Washington that wants to earn our respect and support. P.C. is KILLING this country and making the beacon of the free world burn out! I don’t apologize if I piss you off, but we need good honest southern values in Washington. Mr. Chappaquiddick and the princess from San Diego as well as Mr.(this war is lost)Reid need someone that isn’t scared to tell them to back off and follow the chain of command. I personally feel this man from Tn. has balls that clank and will take control of the Oval Office and make these insults to the AMERICAN personna sit down and shut the **** up! Mr. Thompson I don’t have the gift of words but I do know what I want to say and you speak what I am thinking understandably and quite eloquently. Damnit, we need you.

Please consider Mr. J.C. Watts as a possible running mate.

OK - you well versed bloggers can rip this hick a new one - again I don’t care!!!!!!!

May 19, 2007 - 7:25 pm Brandon:

“for a lot of politicians, encouragement to run from three relatives and an unemployed campaign consultant is considered an unstoppable groundswell”

So that’s why McCain is in this race!!!!

Run Fred Run!

May 19, 2007 - 7:41 pm Wolf Flywheel:

Mr. Thompson You have done nothing but inspire me and you have me as a campaign worker in SC when you declare . Please do the country a favor an run. Please do us all a favor and choose Mark Sanford as your running mate. With two TRUE conservatives (fiscal and social), your ticket will move like a steamroller against any apponent.

May 19, 2007 - 8:06 pm Stop the Jihad:

I like Fred Thompson. A great American. A true patriot. A sincere man. The lind of guy you’d like to sit and have a scotch and a cigar with.

I like GWB too. A great american. A true pat…..

What is it that though that seperates Fred Thompson from GWB and the rest of the candidates, (except from Ron Paul, after Tuesday, the answer is obvious).

I know what he can do. But I don’t think he’ll do it. Too risky? Too dangerous? Too divisive?

In this article http://article.nationalreview.com/?q=NzUwZjRlNjdmZWY1YjJmOWNiODVkZmI3Mzc0MjhjOGY= Thompson reminds us of how important history is, espicialy military history. He emphazises the importance to “know thy enemy”. Well, does Thompson himself even know the enemy? Is it terrorists? Al Qeada? Iran? the Fort Dix Six? What is it that all these enemies have in common? Islam. What I want to know is: has Thompson looked into the history, nature and idealogy of Islam and Islamic Jihad as practiced by muslims for 1400 years? and if he has, what has he learned about it? What has he read and what does he really know about the idealogy that threatens our very existence. I want to know if Thompson concludes from history, the same history that he implores us all to know about, whether the biggest threat to our great Republic, and to western civilization, is the threat of Islamic Jihad? (not to be confused with the too exclusive term “terrorism”, or the “war on terror”). Did Thompson ever read the Koran? Hadiths? Sira? Does he know about the life of the “perfect man” Mohammed, of taquiyya, dhimmitude, d’awa, Aisha, sharia, Armenian genocide, the history of hatred between Shia and Sunni? If he does, then he should tell us what he knows and how he will use that knowledge.

Because, I submit, if Thompson truly agrees in the importance of knowing the enemy and learns of that enemy’s idealogy, and learns the history and nature of Islam, and learns something of the history of Iraq (how exactly did Iraq become a country? when? under what circumstances?) he will be able to conclude readily that continued support of the mission in establishing democracy in Iraq is a mistake and the US should withdraw. He would conclude that, as opposed to GWB, Islam is NOT a “religion of peace hijacked by extremists” . If he studied Islam he would know that the religion itself is the great menace. He would know that Islam means “submission” and no true muslim will voluntarily submit to a form of government who’s laws do not also submit to, and recognize the supremacism of Allah’ words as relayed to the prophet Mohammed. If he knows the Koran he knows that a true muslim’s duty is to spread Islam and convert the infidels with violence or otherwise and no man made Consitution that says differently will amend that duty. He’ll know that speaking out against Islamic doctrine is blasphemy punishable by death and no man made constuitutional amendment is going to create an exception to that. He’ll know that men can treat women as tithe ( property) and no man made statute is going to conflict with that right. Islam is inconsistant with liberal democracy and after 4 years, 3000+ lives, $800 billion, and no real progress in sight, it is time to abort that mission. There are many other missions being ignored and are more worthy of the nation’s resources.

Tom Tancredo seems to get it. When attacking Ron Paul’s assertion that the US contributed to 9/11 attacks by bombing Iraq for 10 years, Tancredo correctly replied (unfortunately under the din of ding ding ding..time is up!) “…. whether or not we were in Iraq or not, they would be trying to kill us, because it is a dictate of their religion”. Yes. “a dictate of their religion”. I wish I knew more about Tancredo. He has come the closest of ANY candidate to cleary identify the enemy so far.

Would Thompson endorse Naval Commander Eduardo Fernandez who ordered the construction of 2 super madrassas in Afghanistan last week? The theory being that the radical madrassas in Pakistan are drawing too many Afgan’s and these new madarassas will teach a “kinder and gentler” type of Islam. Who will monitor these super madrassas for as long as they stand to make sure a less-than-pure version of Islam is not taught to Afganis? Will Thompson continue the ritual of dining with muslims to clebrate the end of the month of Ramadan like GWB? And will he at least question the veracity of, or rebut altogether, Bush’s statement 5 years ago when he declared Islam a Religion of Peace?

Above, poster Sean Birny wants to know what will Thompson do about Europe? I’ve never heard GWB, or any american politician for that matter, even discuss Eurabia! Does Thompson know of the crisis that exists there? If so- what does he propose to do and what does he think is the cause of that problem so that the such an analysis will allow us to take preventitive steps so the same does not occur in the U.S.?

And Iran. How will we ever deal with that menace when we are still stuck in Iraq and no closer to successful closure of Mission II? Will Thompson wait for Iran to obtain nuclear weapons? Will first he seek permission from the U.N.? And how in the world will he ever garner support of the nation to attack Iran if we are still no further along in Iraq, particularly with damage done to the credibility of our intelligence services regarding the failure to locate WMD’s?

Thompson has an opportunity to seperate himself from the other candidiates by addressing these issues. If he does not, then he is no different from the others. My vote will go to Tancredo. Perhaps Newt will see the light before and if he announces. He knows the value of history as a reference to guiding the future. But Newt’s knowledge of history seems to concentrate on U.S History. If he would only spend as much effort on learning about the centuries of warfare that existed between Islam and non-believers, the infidels, he too would be able to seperate himself from the others and be quite formidable.

I agree Fred is a nice guy and full of integrity. But I need to know if he is different from the others in matters of substance as well.

May 19, 2007 - 8:12 pm Jose Garcia:

Fred,

I’m a Soldier, an old one getting close to retirement. Please run. There are those among you politicos and ‘elites’, who want to tear our country down, and others want to squeeze every penny of profit from selling the birthright of the American worker. The PEOPLE want neither, but for too long our choices have been one devil or the other.

We could use a pragmatic, gifted, conscientious Tennesseean to provide what we most need; Leadership. Your health will last as long as it is supposed to; your burden is your destiny. Fill the big shoes and do what you were meant to do. Freedom and liberty require a blood sacrifice, Soldiers pay the price through anonymous and unfortunately seemingly insignificant deaths, in miserably painful ways. Every man has a purpose. Fred, do your part, we’ll do ours.

May 19, 2007 - 8:24 pm constitutionalright:

You can’t be serious, people. Let me know when he actually says something.

I’m sorry, Senator, this was a kiss-up piece to the keyboard brigade that didn’t say a darned thing.

I’m sure you can find evidence that during WWII, the Republicans hardly stood as one behind Roosevelt, and when an investigation was called for, there was one.

You, Senator, have at least some experience with the legislative process. Fine. I suppose I’ll have a look at your voting record to see what special interests had your ear (nothing personal, I do it for everyone).

Your acting experience actually is negative in my book, because you’re 1) working from somenoe else’s script, and 2) have the opportunity for many many “do overs” that you’re simply not going to have in the real-fake world that is the 25/8/366 world that is television and internet politics.

I don’t know who the heck started this feel-good meme, but NOBODY has taken over the Internet, not even the advertisers. (They will, however, if net neutrality becomes net neutered-reality). We can surround ourselves with just what we want to hear, and really honestly think that this is how everyone thinks. The “left” doesn’t have it, the “right” doesn’t have it, the “middle” doesn’t have it.

It’s a medium, nothing more, nothing less.

Enough of that. Someone upthread mentioned that this is a “Ben Franklin” kind of time. Maybe so, maybe no. I think it’s more like his grandson’s time (Benjamin Franklin Bache). Gangs would roam the streets, destroying rival presses. Men who wore black feathers (cockades) in their hats were considered to be British stooges, ready to hand over the new country to that decrepit nation. Men who wore red white and blue cockades were thought to be *French* stooges, ready to hand over the new country to that decrepit nation.

Independent printers set up their own distribution networks, just like we have today with our book marks, our web rings, our “Blogs we read” sections. Same sh*t, different day.

We don’t need “cut to the chase”. We need transparency. We don’t need “support the president or else”. We need to know that the representatives (see what I did there? I didn’t say *government* - WE are the government!) we elect will actually represent us.

We don’t need our freedoms eroded for the feeling of safety. We need to make a better world for everyone so that we will actually *be* safe.

May 19, 2007 - 9:08 pm Frogg:

As long as we have politicians throwing the most mud; we can not have civil debate. I honestly believe it would make a huge difference if, for once, our most repected political leaders would demand ‘respectful debate’ in the color of true statesmanship on behalf of the American people. I believe the American people would start making the same demands at the voting booth in support.

May 19, 2007 - 9:46 pm Jamie Irons:

Dear Senator Thompson,

Please run!

Jamie Irons

May 20, 2007 - 8:32 am heather:

I’m so excited to see such a Reganisk style. if anyone can turn this country around, it’s you senator! If you don’t run, boo hoo, you’ll be a write in for sure!! Good luck!!!

May 20, 2007 - 3:16 pm the tapper:

I haven’t heard Fred speak on only of the issues facing this Nation which are plenty. Immigration being a big one and the War on Terror. Stand on Iraq??America it seems is being thrown under the bus by the very people we sent in to represent us….

May 20, 2007 - 4:18 pm donforse:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L92d0ioaArU

My first Fred Video

May 20, 2007 - 6:50 pm eric:

FRED THOMPSON-FROM THE KING OF THE HILL TO THE WHITE HOUSE

http://www.blacktygrrrr.wordpress.com

While politicians aiming to reach the White House often engage in a courtship with all things connected to television, it is less talked about how much television mimics the White House. While shows like the West Wing do this directly, it can often be more fascinating to watch the indirect parallels. The television we watch reflects the world we live in, and the President of the United States is the leader of that world.

In the 1980s, we had Ronald Reagan. There was glitz and glamour. Nancy Reagan wore stunning dresses, Frank Sinatra crooned, and the top shows on television were “Dallas” and “Dynasty.” Wall Street boomed. J.R Ewing was not a criminal to most Americans. “It was just business darlin’” as only Larry Hagman could say with that grit eating grin. Rock groups like “Poison” and “Warrant” had big smiles, bigger hairs, and happy sounds.

When George Herbert Walker Bush took over, he wanted a kindler, gentler nation. “The Cosby Show” and “Family Ties” reached their zenith. It was during this administration that television shows provided analogies by the leaders themselves. George HW Bush “wanted an America that looked more like the Waltons than the Simpsons.” Dan Quayle made controversial statements about “Murphy Brown.” While Quayle’s remark was the more criticized of the two, his flaw was being ahead of his time. Bush’s “Waltons” comment showed he was behind the times. It was a “Simpsons” world. The glitz was gone. The Huxtables were wealthy, but quiet about it.

The Bill Clinton presidency is best reflected by the top show of the 1990s…”Seinfeld,” a show about nothing. This is not to say Bill Clinton was good or bad. He was peripheral. Conversations about nonsense took place, and he was part of those conversations. The world went by, and we all mused. The 1990s truly was a decade about nothing. Yes, we had the internet revolution, but most of us just watched it happen. Even if Al Gore was there at the beginning, he did not create Ebay, Jdate, cybersluts.com, Yahoo Finance, or anything else that truly made the world a better place online. The Glam Rockers faded away, as did their hair.

George W Bush intervened, but 9/11 accelerated the next intervention. “Seinfeld” was fantasy. Reality television boomed. (In keeping with the Larry David-Seinfeld link, the John Kerry campaign should be called the “Curb Your Enthusiasm” campaign. It certainly curbed mine.) In the real world, people were trying to kill us. Compared to that, eating live bugs on tv did not seem so bad.

Could Seinfeld have succeeded post 9/11? Or was it a perfect show for the fat, dumb happy decade of the 1990s? Would people have cared about Monica Lewinsky in a post-Bin Laden world? Would Clinton have even had the time or the energy? It is difficult trying to get laid when you spend every waking minute worrying about the world blowing up.

These questions become paramount because as the lines get blurrier, the fictional characters we watch on tv could determine our next leader.

One of them is Fred Thompson. Even Ronald Reagan did not transition as easily as Fred Thompson. With his “aw shucks” country boy demeanor, his easy smile, and his pickup truck, Fred Thompson could be your neighbor. He was also a lawyer during the Watergate Hearings. His acting roles have always shown him as the cool, calm steady hand of a leader. As the top man at the Airport in “Die Harder,” as everyone else is freaking out, he calmly gives orders regarding the airplanes to “back ‘em, stack ‘em, and rack ‘em.” In “Wiseguy,” as Knox Pooley, one minute he is leading a white racist mob, the next minute he is selling condominiums in Florida. He sold racism to young whites and property to old ones (even as the fake racist, somehow he was still likeable).

As D.A. Arthur Branch, he has made “Law and Order” watchable again. When Sam Waterston goes on one of his bombastic liberal speeches, which seem to be more common than Al Pacino ranting in a movie, Arthur Branch has the quietest…and last…word. While I yell at my tv set for Jack McCoy (Waterston) to shut up, Big Arthur slowly calms him down, all the while giving orders. When his character fired a liberal prosecutor for being an activist, the stunned liberal activist asked him if her colleague agreed. Big Arthur replied “No. But it’s my office…and my decision. You’re fired.” He said it in a whisper, because big dogs don’t have to bark loud.

While Arthur Branch is a fictional tv character, Fred Thompson is very similar on the surface…an easygoing likeable guy that simply wants to get things done. He is a rock solid conservative, but is appealing in the way Ronald Reagan used to be. Fred Thompson won’t scare little children. He did get rolled by the democrats during the Whitewater hearings, but he conceded this, and vowed not to get fooled again under the guise of being genial. Smart men learn. Thompson seems smart.

The last thing about Fred Thompson is he can talk to Hank Hill. Again, while “King of the Hill” is a fictional show, and a cartoon at that, it does what most shows fail to do…show red-state America in a positive light.

Yes, Boomhauer is incomprehensible, and Dale Gribble is the stereotypical government conspiracy nut. However, they are not treated as the norm. Hank is friends with them, but he (and the rest of the town) see them (especially Dale) as wingnuts. Hank Hill likes football, red meat, and while he believes in Jesus, does not preach to others. His primary concerns are feeding his family and helping his son grow up the right way. He is uncomfortable talking about things people don’t talk about.

Hank Hill might not be totally comfortable talking about gays, but he is not hostile towards them. He goes hunting, but does not have bloodlust. He drinks beer, not evian water. He votes republican, but is more interested in talking about the Dallas Cowboys. Also, he is a “guy’s guy.” When a touchy feely liberal asked him “How about you just bond with me? How about you just understand me?,” he replied “How about I just kick your @ss?” He was not looking for a fight. He just wanted to be left alone from all the “touchy-feely” garbage that in his (and many) mind is bringing down America. When a Massachussetts client wanted to call him J.R., and have him wear a cowboy hat, he replied “You know, Texas has changed alot in the last 150 years.”

King of the Hill works because it treats red state America with dignity. It does poke fun at “Bubbas,” but it pokes more fun at the elitists that misunderstand them. In the end, Hank is a Bubba, but what is a Bubba anyway? A Bubba is a hard working family man who just wants to watch football, drink a beer, and eat a steak, without being attacked by liberal, vegetarian tofu nuts while doing it. It was Bubbas at Iwo Jima, not New England liberals on college deferments.
Liberals look down upon such Bubbas at their own peril. It is difficult to lead 50 states when you only condescend to talk to people in 18 of them. The last 10 presidentail elections have been won by people you could drink a beer and watch a ballgame with it. Al Gore, John Kerry, Michael Dukakis and even Bush Sr were people you could drink Chardonnay with and go to the opera. That does not make them bad people, but it is not what most Americans enjoy. Bill Clinton cheered on his Razorbacks. “Dubya” used to own the Texas Rangers. You can’t get more “beer-ballgame” than that.

The one mistake people make is to underestimate Bubbas. If they are so dumb, how do they keep winning elections? It takes brains. Lots of brains.

Fred Thompson is smart, likeable and easy on the ears. While it would be a shame to have Law and Order become wretched again, it would be worth losing a tv show to have a good leader in the White House. I am not saying he is my 1st choice. I am already backing another horse. However, he is a legitimate candidate.

Hank Hill would vote for Arthur Branch. Hank Hill decides elections.

“Back ‘em, stack ‘em and rack ‘em.” Go get ‘em Fred.

eric

May 21, 2007 - 12:32 am jo baumgarten:

run fred run
RUN FRED RUN
we need you
run fred run
we thank you
run fred run

May 21, 2007 - 1:01 am Jon Connor:

I’ve never volunteered for any political campaign. I’ve never given money to any political campaign.

But if you announce your candidacy, Mr. Thompson, my time-and what little money I have to give-is yours. I believe this a great nation, and she is worthy of a great president. Either you shall have my vote or no one will.

May 21, 2007 - 11:59 am jason:

The internet is fertile ground for those who know how to use it effectively, and libertairans (in either the Republican or Libertarian parties) are much more immersed in the internet than others are. That is why Paul is the constant winner of PJM’s online poll when they are honest enough to include him.

That puts an interesting twist on your question of “what if the winner of the PJM straw poll is elected President” question, but you have to ask it honestly.

May 21, 2007 - 12:14 pm Imran:

nice article

May 21, 2007 - 2:31 pm hoosiertoo:

If the Republicans want my vote for the first time in 24 years, it won’t be with the “second coming” of Ronald Reagan as a candidate.

Maybe it’s the libertarian in me, but I’d rather vote my principles and lose.

Republican control has been an utter disaster for liberty, and I don’t see Thompson giving us anything other than more of the same.

Bi-factional - err, partisan? Why not just merge the two parties and be done with it. It would save us all some time and money.

Principle in ‘08!

May 21, 2007 - 6:05 pm Connie:

To: Janet Rocha

“my heart breaks to say it as I am Catholic, their Catholicism. As a result of Liberation Theology,Catholicism here in South America ha become synomous with Communism.”

I am an American Catholic who is seeing the Church here veer left and it worries me greatly.

May 21, 2007 - 7:03 pm Connie:

“eric

May 21, 2007 12:32 AM ”

That was great, eric! I thoroughly enjoyed it.

May 21, 2007 - 7:14 pm B Dubya:

Fred..one more thing..
I’ve been looking at the comments posted here and there is a common thread of need in them.

I have it in my head that for us to ask you to serve as President would require that you accept the crushing burden of that office.

I am not Achilles; I have no need for my name to live down through the ages and I have very little of the hero in me. We, here, hope that you do have Achilles in you, that you can accept the cost of greatness, and that you become a real hero for a great many Americans. If your Achilles heel is that you are male and human, then be assured that those of us who are also human will not stand in judgement.

The offer still stands. If you decline to run, my appreciation for your common sense will increase, but I suspect that you are a man that does not always do the sensible thing.

May 22, 2007 - 8:23 am sean birnie:

Yes, the response to Mchael Moore (as in moore money just gimme moore money, even if I have to go to Cuba and steal it off the oppressed), now that was cute. One worry though: the cigar wasn’t lit. Reminds me of Clint the Rat who claimed he tried marijuana but didn’t inhale (like he tried sex but didn’t penetrate). Yeah, Yeah, I tried injecting heroin once but didn’t puncture the skin. LOL.

May 22, 2007 - 10:22 am Joyce Romano:

World Net Daily has an article about Thompson suggesting that he has globalist leanings just like Bush. http://worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=55776

I don’t know what to think.

I don’t want another globalist in power again. Our national sovereignty has suffered enough under Clinton/Bush. Between NAFTA, the Eminent Domain decision, the building of the Superhighway, and now this insane Amnesty all to create the North American Union.

This is frightening. We never know really who we are voting for until it’s too late.

I’m sticking with Tancredo/Hunter. Tancredo isn’t in anyone’s pocket. He’s a patriot.

May 22, 2007 - 12:22 pm JOHN MARSHALL:

Sen. Thompson.

We TRUE conservative Republicans have been waiting for someone exactly like you. No, strike that. We’ve been waiting for you.

Please don’t disappoint us. We’re willing to work hard for you and contribute whatever it takes to get you into the White House. The Democrats stink, the Rinos a Lilliputions. PLEASE RUN!!!

May 22, 2007 - 2:44 pm Denny Gill:

Fred: thank you. Sounder, more sober words have not been heard in quite some time on this loud and boisterous political stage. Keep showing us more of your philosophy; ’tis appreciated. And about that bickering partisanship? Yep, let’s tone it down and jointly face the issues this great nation must deal with.

May 22, 2007 - 2:57 pm Bob from Salem, WI:

Just like Fred said recently- There are bunch of gnats just nipping around the big war horse– Fred Thompson is a true American, NOT a globalist.

I was on the verge of retiring completely from politics, Senator Thompson. But if YOU run, I will do what I can to help you in SE Wisconsin, my home congressional district.

Fred- PLEASE run- American NEEDS you!!!

May 22, 2007 - 4:20 pm Kimba:

Fred Thompson, the only Republican I would even remotely consider voting for. A man’s man. At least he will look you in the eye and tell you what he thinks. And, unlike the rest of the packaged contenders out there, it may well be exactly what he thinks.

May 22, 2007 - 6:43 pm Draft Fred Thompson:

Thompson is a straight shooter. He’s the kind of guy we need to get into the White House.

Run, Fred, Run!!!
-RD
Fred Thompson ‘08

May 22, 2007 - 10:20 pm Darren, MB, SC:

The GOP seems to quickly forget lessons learned of late. After losing the House and Senate in the mid-terms they seemed to realize the reasons. It wasn’t just Iraq. It was the fact that they have strayed far from the principals of the Republican Party. Now, look at the top-tier candidates. I would have a hard time voting for any of them, but what will my choice be? Hillarity Clinton? Another liberal Democrat? NO!!!!!!!!! Please run, Fred. We need you.

May 23, 2007 - 6:29 am debbie robinson hinkle:

dear senator thompson, please accept our vote for you. we would be so honored if you would run for our next president. thank you, debbie robinson hinkle

May 23, 2007 - 2:00 pm Ken Campbell:

Senator Thompson, I have watched and admired you for years. I have expressed my belief to my wife and friends, that you would make the finest President that this country has ever seen. I believe that this is your destiny. I belive that we as a country will be better, stronger and that we will regain the respect that we have lost in recent years, if you accept this challenge. I pledge to you my support and that of my family (all voting republicans). We are behind you 100%.
Thank you, Ken Campbell

May 23, 2007 - 6:25 pm Stop the Jihad:

142 posts so far and not one attempts to distinquish FDT from other republican candidates.

If we are still in Iraq and no substantial progress is made come Nov 08, no Republican, even if Ronald Reagan is resurrected, will win this election.

If FDT is just going to join the others based on his being a likeable guy, he needs to ask himsilf how long that likability is going to last after he is forced to make tough policy decisions. The honeymoon won’t last long.

If he wanted to separate himself from the pack he could take some time to study the Islamic idealogy that makes the democracy project in Iraq an unattainable goal and announce his opposition to that project and start talking about what we should be doing about Europe and Iran.

Tancredo will get my vote until someone else correctly identifies the enemy in this war.

May 24, 2007 - 6:58 am Veritas:

Just what we need - another CFR fraud in the White House.

May 25, 2007 - 6:23 pm sarah sawyer:

Memorial Day celebration is on all news channels. It is the day when true Americans remember the brave sailors, soldiers, and marines who have given and are still giving their lives for the safety and welfare of this country and for the cause of freedom around the world. Watching our president stand before the Memorial Wreath, his hand over his heart, I felt such sympathy for him–knowing, as President Harry Truman once said, “the buck stops here,” and applying that phrase to George W. Bush, one of the most maligned and hated presidents in this country’s history. From there, I thought of
Fred Dalton Thompson, the one man that true Christian Conservative Republicans are urging to enter the race. We avid Daltonites know that he is the one who can lead this nation toward a greater, brighter tomorrow and we are saying with all the gusto in us that FDT will not only win the Republican Party’s nomination, he will also win the presidential election. However, we must be honest with ourselves and accept one fact: like our president, he, too, will be pounced upon by mammoth mouthed Mooreish mongrels who will be gnashing at their teeth as they attempt to do to him what they have been doing to GWB since the day he was elected! Our Fred knows this and I am sure is wisely considering how he will handle the inevitable onslaught that will assuredly be hurled at him in order to prevent his entering the race. But he will not be stopped by the dirt-digging character asassins; instead he (and we) will witness the dirt flying back in the hate-etched expressions of the Hamanites who will find themselves being hoisted on the gallows they have systematically and deviously erected for him.
Saying all that to say this: Only
the armor-fitted and Truth annointed candidate will win this battle for the presidency in 2009; the survival of this nation depends upon it. Thus, Divine Intervention, Guidance, and Wisdom will place the right man at the helm to pilot us through the turbulance of social unrest and anxiety into a time of hope, of peace, and of stability,
that will come from ridding the nation of the terrorist threat
even now abiding in Islamic Fascist “cells” strategically located throughout this land.
The one in our GOP who is both
presidential and electable, who can
and will carry the South in 2008, is our own Fred Dalton Thompson, the next president of the United States of America. Christian Conservatives are praying for God’s Man to be elected to the highest office in this land, and we who are seeking the Will of God and not the will of man (or woman)are convinced in our heart of hearts that Fred Dalton Thompson is that man. To rid the nation of
this rampant kudzu-like takeover by militant Muslims, we need to read the handwriting on the wall by observing what is happening in Europe and realize if something isn’t done soon, the same will be happening here in America. The fate of our nation is at stake and
The soul of our nation needs to be restored. I believe that God
will save this Nation when we put His man in office. And to Fred Dalton Thompson I say, once more,
with all the boldness that humility will allow, “Sir, you were
born for such a time as this.” Please announce your candidacy this coming July 4th and let us begin to celebrate our “new beginning”–our”One nation under God” national restoration.

May 28, 2007 - 10:00 am Dave:

Thank you for speaking up Mr. Thompson. Hopefully this ground swell of support will show you how much this country needs you to run and win in ‘08.

May 28, 2007 - 9:15 pm Dave:

Thank you for speaking up Mr. Thompson. Hopefully this ground swell of support will show you how much this country needs you to run and win in ‘08.

May 28, 2007 - 9:19 pm sarah sawyer:

A serious politician with a sound mind and a quick wit–what a rare treat!

Everytime you speak, I listen.

And everytime I listen, I hear

and everytime I hear, I know why

you are the one destined to be the next president of the USA.

God bless you, Fred Dalton Thompson, Surely, you were born for such a time as this. That, Senator, is my passionate and persistent political gospel!

May 29, 2007 - 12:14 pm

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