Posted on 09/24/2007 10:05:30 AM PDT by radar101
Republican candidate Fred Thompson maintains that, if he were running the country, he would deny Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad entry into the United States.
According to UN Headquarters Agreement of 1947, the US "shall not impose any impediments to transit," obligating the US to allow representatives of UN members, or those invited on "official business," to visit the UN. However, the government may bar entry based on national security grounds, but would have to provide specific allegations for banning Ahmadinejad.
"There are exceptions to every rule. This is our home soil," Thompson asserted on Bill Bennett's "Morning in America" talk radio show Monday morning, adding, "I wouldn't mind a little controversy at the United Nations."
Ahmadinejad -- who arrived in New York Sunday -- is to speak at Columbia University Monday. Thompson criticized the school's decision, claiming it shows a "double-standard" because, he says the university does not allow ROTC on campus.
"It's supposed to be a place of diversity and controversy and things of that nature ... but they're giving rank hypocrisy a bad name," Thompson said.
Duncan Hunter is a fine man, and I’m proud that he’s a representative from California (and very unlike the other disgusting representatives from California). I’m for Fred, but I certainly appreciate Hunter’s stance on lots of issues. His opening statement during the Petraeus/Crocker hearing before the House changed the tone of that hearing from the bile of Lantos’ vicious attack to one of respect and civility (except for that raving nutter Wexler), and I applaud him for it. I just don’t think he’s ready this time around.
Your opinion and gracious post is well respected from me.
After Cain's senate run, I've come to the conclusion that a Black republican candidate won't draw new Black votes. That being said, Watts would make a good choice for Veep.
...and, as we all know, only one Republican can express any given opinion.
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Yeah, but Duncan Hunter is a tree falling in the woods.
“The mighty oak was once a little nut that held its ground.”
Fred will take it to Hillary bigtime! She will melt in his presents. Fred is to damn logical for Hillary!....In a debate, Hillary will be sliced and diced!
LOL!
..but Duncan Hunter said it first.
Personally I think that having that Iranian here gives the country or at least those that were attuned to the event a chance to see first hand what we are dealing with around the globe. Sometimes getting hit in the head with something is better than just reading about it in the media with their spin included. jmo.
Fred Thompson and Michael Steele ‘08 Now there is a ticket I could get behind.
Yes, Hunter is a fine man, so are Romney and Thompson. However, if their supporters are trying to woo people like me who have not made up our minds over to their candidate, they are doing their candidate a huge disservice with their childish and confrontational attitudes.
except for that raving nutter Wexler
Watch it with those raving nutter comparisons, LOL!
From your lips to God’s ear! What a ticket!
All I said was a name and 3 words...
..and for that I get 13 replies of sarcasm and insults.
Thompson seems like a nice guy...he may very well get the nomination...
..He's not my first choice, so what?
Yet y'all have a need to insult my choice.
....shheeesh!
There was one nice, decent reply out of the whole bunch!
Talk about arrogant! Damn Fread Heads. His flip-flops are size medium instead of the XXLarge Romney and Rudy wear.
“...Duncan Hunter is a tree falling in the woods.”
My favorite version of that is, “If a man speaks in the woods and there’s no woman there to hear him, is he still wrong?”
Word of advice: Don’t piss on the Fred Header’s parade.
I agree with you on the 'little nut' part.
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