Fredipedia v2.20: The Definitive Fred Thompson Reference
Posted on 04/16/2007 6:31:04 PM PDT by Josh Painter
I have no idea whether Fred Thompson, former senator from Tennessee, will run for the Republican nomination for president, but he should.
He has Ronald Reagan’s communication skills and speaks plainly in ways most people can understand. Anyone who has listened to him substitute for Paul Harvey on ABC News Radio senses that, in this, he follows in Reagan’s footsteps. Radio is an intimate medium. People who are able to connect with a radio audience often can connect on TV and in person. Thompson, the actor, plays other people. On radio and in news interviews, he “plays” himself.
Thompson conveys Middle American, common sense values. When he is asked a question, he doesn’t sound as if he’s giving a poll-tested pabulum answer. Agree or not, his statements spring from conviction.
In an interview with Fox’s Chris Wallace last month, Thompson gave refreshingly direct answers to questions...
There’s something else to like about Fred Thompson. He doesn’t appear to be lusting after the job as if he needs it for his self-image. This, too, is much like Reagan, who knew who he was before becoming president and was the same after he left office...
Some political “experts” think it is almost too late for any new candidate to announce for president. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich says he intends to wait until September before saying if he will run. Actually, waiting might be the best strategy for these Republicans. Conservative Republicans are restless about what they regard as a weak field. They want someone who can take on Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama and win...
Fame and the presidency may be about to follow Fred Thompson. That would be good for the Republican Party and, should he win, good for the country.
(Excerpt) Read more at humanevents.com ...
Please run Fred! We need a conservative in the primary race -— we need conservative, patriotic leadership.
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I will say, these Reagan comparisons are getting old. Fred can be Fred, and that’s good enough for me. There will never be another Reagan.
voyerism holds the day.
I agree. He’s not the second coming of Reagan, but he doesn’t have to be.
There will never be another Ronald Reagan, for certain. We need someone who can and will beat Hitlery. We had better unite and mobilize against her or we will lose our country.
Fred Thompson beats the scat out of the rinos running now.Why in the hell would a conservative vote for these guys anyway?
“.Why in the hell would a conservative vote for these guys anyway?”
Don’t worry we won’t : )
I too am getting tired of the Reagan comparison. It is the conservative mantra, but it is hardly true.
1. REAGAN LUSTED FOR THE PRESIDENCY. He was out there campaigning full-time for the job between 1976 and 1980.
2. HE WAS A LEADING MAN WITH 100 PERCENT NAME RECOGNITION. Reagan was a leading man, not a supporting actor. Everyone knew his name and his face, not just his face.
3. REAGAN WAS GOVERNOR OF THE BIGGEST STATE FOR 8 YEARS. Reagan had executive experience as the governor of the nation's largest state. Traditionally, voters tend to prefer candidates with executive experience over senators.
Maybe Fred Thompson will run, and maybe he will win, I do not know for certain. But the over-enthusiasm in estimating his viability is getting quite tiresome. He has always been very good in a supporting role: as an actor, as a senator (where he was basically a rock steady back bencher who could be counted on) and as Paul Harvey's backup. But he may or may not have the capability to be a leader. We just do not know.
So far, I haven't seen a whole lot of leadership in the way he has conducted himself insofar as running a campaign. Floating a trial balloon and then sticking your finger in the wind is hardly leadership.
It would be nice if Thompson was president and did the radio thing like FDR. That made FDR really popular in his time. I think Thompson could be very good in that way, and very reassuring.
It's been suggested I suspend the FRed Pings for a while. I'm willing to do that or I can set up a separate list for those who still wish to receive the daily pings. Let me know either way.
Why would you suspend the pings? Perhaps not so many, but certainly not a complete suspension.
“I will say, these Reagan comparisons are getting old. Fred can be Fred, and that’s good enough for me. There will never be another Reagan.”
Agreed, unless it frightens the Dems.
I enjoy your pings...why would you stop them?
Was it his seemingly pro-abortion comments from years ago?
Ed
“Floating a trial balloon and then sticking your finger in the wind is hardly leadership.”
You’re describing Thomas Jeffeson’s actions prior to running for office. He hated office, and did out of duty...and only when people begged him on running, did he.
He changed the politics of America for 50 years. He predicted the civil war and the very face of political change in America. The man was genius, and had a great friendship with Adams...of great historical significance. Probably more important than any other that proceeded.
Now that’s not Thompson, nor is it Reagan. Fact is I respect Jefferson more than either one of them. He’s the essence of modern right views, but the man couldn’t speak, and he had no desire for political office.
Yet I respect him, and that’s one of the reasons. He barely one his office, but his entering into presidency ushered in the end of the federalists....and hampered the growth of Hamilton’s philosophical views till 1916.
I could gone of this rant forever. Perhaps I just don’t look-up to Reagan that much or most modern political figures. They seem so surface-driven. All words but little action.
The idea of small government means nothing if it’s not seen. Jefferson of today would break the back of the democrats, and there would be no looking back. Unfortunately his caliber died in the era of our founders.
I’m sure many people will polls to say Reagan was better, but they don’t read.
I think due to the Virginia Tech shootings. Perhaps the thought is to set politics aside for a few days.
I hope you don’t ... I appreciate them.
I’m not getting that.
Why suspend them?
It shows no disrespect that we discuss other topics as well. Keep the pings coming.
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