I can think of many adjectives to describe Fred’s debate performance but “good” would not be one of them. Might I suggest alternatives such as boring, monotone, stumblng, tired, and uninspiring. That said, he didn’t totally fall on his face either. He did better toward the end of the debate and obviously many people still support him. But except for the fact that he didn’t fall off the stage there is no way that you can paint his performance as any sort of a victory.
Thompson won that debate.
A belated welcome to Free Republic.
“But except for the fact that he didn’t fall off the stage there is no way that you can paint his performance as any sort of a victory.”
Here’s one observer who thinks that folks who came away with the impression you are pushing have their heads screwed on backwards:
Jackie Mason:
http://www.theamericanmind.com/2007/10/11/jackie-mason-defends-fred-thompson/
I suggest you have a look.