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The Fred Factor: He Sure Can Act the Part

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Posted by Steve White 2007-05-20 00:00|| || Front Page|| [13 views ] Top

#1 Thanks, Steve. I'm gonna go tell Mrs. Bobby what's gonna be in her paper, tomorrow!

Posted by Bobby 2007-05-20 00:09|| 2007-05-20 00:09|| Front Page Top

#2 I thought for sure that Fred was waiting for the recent version of Congressional hari-kari (compromise immigration bill) to make an announcement how this was the last nail and he was running to secure our republic. But it looks like he is really playing hard to get and may just wait for a louder ground swell - like after it actually passes the Senate ......

Posted by Jack is Back!">Jack is Back! 2007-05-20 06:45|| 2007-05-20 06:45|| Front Page Top

#3 Actually mid june is what I amhearing - give him tim to lay the groundwork for the organzation we are building for him in the grass roots, round up 5 million for Day 1 (and another 5 million we have in the chute for him for week one).

Let Romney's smear brigade and dirty tricks team rip into Giuliani - let McCain self destruct (which he is doing quite well without any help other than Ted Kennedy), let Giuliani tear up the second tier candidates.

If he stays above the fray it only helps him.

Posted by OldSpook 2007-05-20 11:34|| 2007-05-20 11:34|| Front Page Top

#4 #3 OS - He's got my vote. Count me in that (hopefully a lot more than) 5 mil.

Posted by Barbara Skolaut">Barbara Skolaut 2007-05-20 13:34|| http://ariellestjohndesigns.com/]">[http://ariellestjohndesigns.com/] 2007-05-20 13:34|| Front Page Top

#5 You people make me vomit. You act like the office of President is for game show winners like the present and the former oval office workers. To hell with Freddy Thompson, the actor, what has he done in his life to walk the walk ?
At least Romney has a track record, although in no obvious direction other than up. Also, Rudy has a track record, and I can assure you as a right winger from Pennsylvania, around here, we know who Rudy is and what he can do, and that makes him first in my mind. There are others with known records like McCain, who I despise, and Hunter among Congressmen and a scattering of Governors, all who have records of achievement.
You have a room full of good men, some leaders, some executives, some good legislators, and you fawn over an actor.
Shitheads ! What has he done ?

Posted by wxjames 2007-05-20 19:07|| 2007-05-20 19:07|| Front Page Top

#6 wxjames, you can bite me. A senator, representative, watergate lawyer, and you say "what has he done"? Ignorance is no badge of honor, boy

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2007-05-20 19:40|| 2007-05-20 19:40|| Front Page Top

#7
You have a room full of good men, some leaders, some executives, some good legislators, and you fawn over an actor.

He's only an "actor" if you ignore his political career.

But let me ask -- did you consider Reagan just "an actor"?

Posted by Rob Crawford">Rob Crawford 2007-05-20 20:13|| http://www.kloognome.com/]">[http://www.kloognome.com/] 2007-05-20 20:13|| Front Page Top

#8 BTW wxjames, Hunter's my congressman, and I woulkd fully support a Fred T/Duncan slate. I just don't think Duncan can win - he can influence, especially on the border issue, but can't win. For now. Fred is my man. If you have substantive criticism, bring it. He will, I'm sure acknowledge and move on

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2007-05-20 20:18|| 2007-05-20 20:18|| Front Page Top

#9 btw "shitheads" is open war, punk

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2007-05-20 20:20|| 2007-05-20 20:20|| Front Page Top

#10 Wx,

I formally request that you down from your soapbox and apologize to your fellow Rantburgers.

P.S.
Shitheads is a word best reserved for actual shitheads. Shithead.

Posted by Mike N. 2007-05-20 20:55|| 2007-05-20 20:55|| Front Page Top

#11 Shitheads ! What has he done ?

Fred Thompson may not have a Congressional record that you like. You, however, have a long record of coming really close to the 'line'. Congratulations, you've stepped over.

Would you care to take a week off, so you can learn manners?

Posted by Pappy 2007-05-20 21:28|| 2007-05-20 21:28|| Front Page Top

#12 You obviously only have looked at his actor credentials. Much like the democrats only looked at Regan's acting as his resume. It helps, but it doesn't define the man. Take a look at his senate record before spouting off next time.

Shithead.

Posted by DarthVader">DarthVader 2007-05-20 21:29|| 2007-05-20 21:29|| Front Page Top

#13 Wx,

Please, accept my apologies for the insult. It was a foolish kneejerk reaction. It was uncalled for. Sorry.

Posted by Mike N. 2007-05-20 23:40|| 2007-05-20 23:40|| Front Page Top

#14 Right now I'd say Romney is the most clearly and consistently distinguished of the bunch. It takes a heck of a lot of brains to go from a few hundred grand to $190 million. That said, I don't think he's as electable as Fred and I certainly like what Fred is saying. He seems to have been pretty consistent with his message and I think his time as an actor is far more of a blessing than a hindrance. Under our system of laws, the President really can't do a lot in domestic politics without bringing the Congress along. As you've all seen, that's like herding cats. Ronnie's greatest gift was his ability to make the American people see clearly where he was going, why it was good to go there, and that they should influence their congresscritters to go along with him when it counted. I think Fred can do the same thing. Right now, my bet for the best possible winning ticket is Fred as President and Romney as VP. I think the Trunks would smoke the Donks with that one. YMMV.

WX, calm down, bud. No reason to use that language on your fellow RB regulars. Save iyour ammo for the real boneheads on the left. Trust me, they can run your pejorative stock dry in a hurry without breaking a sweat.

Posted by Mac 2007-05-20 23:44|| 2007-05-20 23:44|| Front Page Top

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