Fred Thompson, the Education President?

Hunter's Rangers - Bar of Integrity ^ | September 18, 2007 | Alexander J. Hamilton

[Paperdoll]

Liars never prosperk, prs. Didn’t your mother ever teach you that?

[perfect_rovian_storm]

She sure did. You and your merry band of Duncanistas are living proof that liars never prosper. Maybe if they did, your guy would be outside the margin of negative polling.

[Paperdoll]

I think you woke up too early this morning, fredthugster. Why don’t you just curl up in your wee straight jacket for a few more winks? Have a nice day.

[Tired of Taxes]

Thanks for the ping, Cal.

So far, I am not a Thompson supporter because I don’t know what he’s all about yet. I’m waiting to hear him give more specifics. And I’d like to see how well he performs in a debate. Also, I’m not convinced that he really wants the job. It seems more like he was pushed into it.

However, this article doesn’t turn me against him, either. I don’t think education should be government-funded at all, so if a few colleges receive a sum of money, it’s just more of the same old thing. I’d have to measure it against what other colleges are receiving and the reasons why.

About him receiving money for something in TN, well, that’s his home state. About his support for the NCLB: I’ve come across many homeschoolers who object to NCLB, too, but then again, those are NJ (anti-GOP) homeschoolers. The way I see it, if the schools want money, they’d better show they’re doing the job. I’ve always agreed with the NCLB. Any excuse not to give them money is fine with me.

So, those things won’t make me not support Fred, but then again, I’m not supporting him at this point, anyway. Duncan Hunter has caught my interest, but I haven’t made a decision yet. Waiting to see what happens in 2008...

[Calpernia]

FYI from a group with the Home School Legal Defense Association:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1872986/posts
Next Generation of Social Conservatives Already in Trenches (Youngens for Hunter)

[Pistolshot]

From your link.

Michael Farris, chairman of the board and general counsel for HSLDA, has said that these teams will be out in the field for former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, whom the organization has endorsed for president.

Lots of Hunter support there

/rollseyes

[Calpernia]

Hopefully, the Hunter’s Rangers from Generation Joshua of HSLDA has changed most of their minds by now.

http://www.myspace.com/dhgrassrevolt
Duncan Hunter Grass REvolt

[Sun]

You still haven’t told me, what ISSUES does Fred represent that you like?

Are there enough ISSUES to fill a tiny tag line, where you and Fred agree?

There were a couple of articles in the newspaper that my husband was telling me about, written by conservatives, saying that Fred has a lot of feel-good hype without substance.

I gotta believe that’s true, when I can’t get Fred supporters to give me a few words why they support him regarding ISSUES.

[Petronski]

It’s best not to feed the trolls.

[Sun]

Can you tell me what SPECIFICALLY Hunter voted re: spending that you don’t like, or is it just a feeling you have.

[Sun]

“It’s best not to feed the trolls.”

The people who weren’t invited here are more likely to be “trolls.”

[Petronski]

Invited where?

LOL

[Pistolshot]

10/15/1998 Held at the desk.

You do know what this means, don't you? Here. Let me help.

A “hold” is placed when the Leader’s office is notified that a Senator intends to object to a request for unanimous consent from the Senate to consider or pass a measure. A hold may be placed for any reason and can be lifted by a Senator at any time. A Senator may place a hold simply to review a bill, to negotiate changes to the bill, or to kill the bill. A bill can be held for as long as the Senator who objects to the bill wishes to block its consideration.

In effect the bill was not considered for any action other than being held. No action. No vote. No consideration.

But thanks for trying. Again.

[Pistolshot]

As I said in an earlier post, whatever I say here, you will disregard, dismiss, and otherwise find some way to demean it further.

Now, I can think of a bunch of reasons why Duncan will make a great VP, but I can't think of one that would make him a good POTUS.

[Calpernia]

Are you saying Fred didn’t cosponsor this?

[Pistolshot]

I'm saying it didn’t get anywhere. But thanks for trying to make it look more ominous than it was.

[Calpernia]

Fred CoSponsored.

[Paul Ross]

Not in the "polls" that count. As the Texas Straw Ballot proved...with the MSM...and their dupes... screaming 1% the whole way...

H'mmmm. You don't suppose the MSM (Gallup, Harris, etc) or Bush's for that matter (RNC & Rasmussen) Polling could have an AGENDA do you?

[Paul Ross]

He has a shameful attendance record in the House.

B.S. His record is pretty good from what I have seen. Take a look at McCain's over in the Senate. Blech. And Thompson's was no better.... H'mmmmm. Pot calling Kettle black, are ye?!

[Sun]

“As I said in an earlier post, whatever I say here, you will disregard, dismiss, and otherwise find some way to demean it further.

Now, I can think of a bunch of reasons why Duncan will make a great VP, but I can’t think of one that would make him a good POTUS.”
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I’m only one voter, but numerous folks read FR. Why not convince THEM? Don’t you want as many voters as possible to know why you support Fred. None of the Fred supporters can tell me why they support him, in their own words.

Here’s SOME of why Duncan Hunter will make a GREAT president:

DUNCAN HUNTER QUOTE: “Not only do we have a bad trade deal with China but they’re cheating on the one we do have. China is cheating on trade and they’re using our trade dollars to buy ships, planes and missiles. They’re becoming a super power and stepping into the shoes of the Soviet Union.”
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Click below for Duncan Hunter’s voting record:

http://www.issues2002.org/CA/Duncan_Hunter.htm

excerpts are:

Duncan Hunter on Abortion

Voted NO on allowing human embryonic stem cell research. (May 2005)
Voted YES on restricting interstate transport of minors to get abortions. (Apr 2005)
Voted YES on making it a crime to harm a fetus during another crime. (Feb 2004)
Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortion except to save mother’s life. (Oct 2003)
Voted YES on forbidding human cloning for reproduction & medical research. (Feb 2003)
Voted YES on funding for health providers who don’t provide abortion info. (Sep 2002)
Voted YES on banning Family Planning funding in US aid abroad. (May 2001)
Voted YES on federal crime to harm fetus while committing other crimes. (Apr 2001)
Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortions. (Apr 2000)
Voted YES on barring transporting minors to get an abortion. (Jun 1999)
Rated 0% by NARAL, indicating a pro-life voting record. (Dec 2003)

Duncan Hunter on Gun Control

Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
Voted YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
Rated A+ by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)

Duncan Hunter on Foreign Policy

Voted YES on deterring foreign arms transfers to China. (Jul 2005)
Voted YES on reforming the UN by restricting US funding. (Jun 2005)
Voted NO on keeping Cuba travel ban until political prisoners released. (Jul 2001)
Voted NO on $156M to IMF for 3rd-world debt reduction. (Jul 2000)
Voted NO on Permanent Normal Trade Relations with China. (May 2000)
Voted NO on $15.2 billion for foreign operations. (Nov 1999)