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Thompson Accepts 1st Debate Invitation
MSNBC ^
| September 17, 2007
| Chuck Todd
Posted on 09/17/2007 9:51:38 PM PDT by Doofer
Edited on 09/17/2007 10:02:52 PM PDT by Admin Moderator.
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To: Kimberly GG
WOW....who’d have thought that Fred would waste his time participating in such a “worthless” “dog and pony” show with the “also-rans” and “wannabes” when these debates are nothing but “40 second sound bites” that mean “zilch”. They really don't mean much, but for some reason, a significant chunk of the voting public seems to think that playing sound-bite "gotcha" with an adversarial "moderator" is a requirement to run a campaign. So be it. As the man says:
"Debates are important, but let's don't let the tail wag the dog here. Standing up there 10 in a row, you know, like a bunch of seals waiting for someone to throw you the next fish is not necessarily the best way to impart your information to the American people," Thompson said. "I'm not above acting like a seal every once in a while and waiting for the next fish. I just don't want to do it all the time."
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posted on
09/18/2007 4:52:20 AM PDT
by
kevkrom
(The religion of global warming: "There is no goddess but Gaia and Al Gore is her profit.")
To: Doofer
Like shootin' fish in a barrel.
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posted on
09/18/2007 5:31:27 AM PDT
by
BubbaBasher
(WWW.TWFRED08.COM)
To: W04Man
Dunno - it’s still comes up as an event on the webpage.
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posted on
09/18/2007 5:35:35 AM PDT
by
Hoodlum91
(I support global warming.)
To: hole_n_one
May I suggest Larry Kudlow as moderator? He is about the best CNBC has got!
To: Kimberly GG
FDT did say he'd participate in those types of debates when he announced on Leno. He just said he didn't think they were terribly helpful.
I dunno, he might have a point--nine people on stage at once, clamoring for attention.
To: Doofer
Can’t be true. The other candidate bots all say Fred avoids debates.
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posted on
09/18/2007 6:52:44 AM PDT
by
Rb ver. 2.0
(Reunite Gondwanaland!)
To: Doofer
In Dearborn, MI, “Little Arabia of America” where they celebrated in the streets on 9/11/01.
Great choice guys.
Has anyone heard anything about last night’s “VALUES DEBATE”? I’ve seen or heard nothing. Only about 5 of the candidates accepted the invite to participate; Alan Keyes was supposed to be one.
CAN SOMEBODY GIVE US AN UPDATE?
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posted on
09/18/2007 6:54:54 AM PDT
by
no dems
(In the General Election; we must not let America forget that Fidel Castro endorsed Clinton/Obama)
To: Doofer
Mr. Reguate Poltical Speech better have some good things to say. The more I hear him explain CFR the less I feel like voting for him.
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posted on
09/18/2007 7:06:53 AM PDT
by
The Ghost of FReepers Past
(Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light..... Isaiah 5:20)
To: no dems
Values Voter update.
Nine candidates showed up, not much was said we hadn't heard. Keyes is still a fine preacher, Paul is still certifiable.
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posted on
09/18/2007 7:08:55 AM PDT
by
Pistolshot
(Keyes/Paul '08 - When you can't get crazy enough.)
To: Doofer
Eveyone else should decline and force Fred to spend an hour taking questions.
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posted on
09/18/2007 7:25:32 AM PDT
by
trisham
(Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
To: Politicalmom; fred4prez
Hey, P’mom, there’s a newb out there who may be interested in being on your pinglist. Pinging fred4prez!
F4P and I will be prepping Fred for the debate at breakfast this Thursday!
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posted on
09/18/2007 7:40:32 AM PDT
by
Froufrou
To: Froufrou
You realize that we all (cordially) hate you, right?
I am SO jealous!! :p
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posted on
09/18/2007 7:42:37 AM PDT
by
Politicalmom
(Of the potential GOP front runners, FT has one of the better records on immigration.- NumbersUSA <a)
To: Politicalmom
I’m sure f4p will get plenty of pictures. And I am a hospitable FReeper, so even if you couldn’t make it this time, consider yourself always on the invite list! ;o)
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posted on
09/18/2007 7:45:15 AM PDT
by
Froufrou
To: kevkrom
Most rational statement on debates I have ever seen.
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posted on
09/18/2007 7:52:29 AM PDT
by
ejonesie22
(I don't use a sarcasm tag, it kills the effect...)
To: asparagus
Actually given Fred’s feelings about deabtes, he may like that idea...
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posted on
09/18/2007 7:53:57 AM PDT
by
ejonesie22
(I don't use a sarcasm tag, it kills the effect...)
To: ejonesie22
LOL! I expected a “Mitt could debate himself” joke in response. Who will post the cartoon?
To: Doofer
Thompson has accepted three debates for October. They are as follows:
- Oct. 9th .. Dearborn, Mich., CNBC/MSNBC/Wall Street Journal
- Oct. 14th .. Manchester, N.H., (WMUR-ABC)
- Oct. 21st .. Orlando, Fla. (Fox News)
Ten on stage or more if they don't use some type polling criteria for participation..... Won't be much more than a strut affair if they are all allowed.
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posted on
09/18/2007 8:13:43 AM PDT
by
deport
(>>>--Keep your powder dry--<<< [ Meanwhile:-- Cue Spooky Music--])
To: asparagus
If I had it I would be glad too...
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posted on
09/18/2007 8:20:31 AM PDT
by
ejonesie22
(I don't use a sarcasm tag, it kills the effect...)
To: asparagus
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posted on
09/18/2007 9:41:42 AM PDT
by
TheKidster
(you can only trust government to grow, consolidate power and infringe upon your liberties.)
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