Fred Thompson: Breaking Fake Rules

Red State ^ | October 25, 2007 | Haystack

[2ndDivisionVet]

Indeed.

[Coldwater Creek]

I wonder if Fred knows that University of Memphis Men’s basketball is listed at #3 in the coaches poll?

[2ndDivisionVet]

If not, he should drop out—IMMEADIATELY!!

[Always Right]

I have a great deal of respect for the analysts and the pundits.

Why???

[Coldwater Creek]

Wel, that is certainly my thoughts!

[econjack]

I wonder if Fred knows that University of Memphis Men’s basketball is listed at #3 in the coaches poll?

More importantly, I wonder if he knows my birthday?

[Bommer]

In quoting from an earlier Dick Morris rant (who by the way has LONG sought to whack Fred at every turn), RCP lists a couple things about the Thompson campaign that these so-called "experts" consider symptoms of the campaign's terminal illness:

He skipped and is skipping the first two debates of his presidential candidacy and said he was looking forward to attending the Oct. 14 New Hampshire debate -- the one that was cancelled weeks ago;

Good. Debates are like basketball playoffs. No one cares until the championship!

He is taking this week off from presidential campaigning;

OH NO! THERES ONLY 12 MONTHS LEFT UNTIL THE ELECTION!!!!

He does not know enough about the details of the Terry Schiavo case to comment.;

Last I heard, she was still dead

He is also unfamiliar with the proposal to lower soaring insurance premiums Floridians must pay for home storm coverage since the hurricanes.

Gosh they must pay more because they live in a area that can wipe out homes??? Soon San Diegos will start whining as well! Hey come to Texas and experience what high insurance rates are like!

[tips up]

The opinion of “big media” is less important than in previous elections because of alternate media - blogs, talk radio, etc. They will try to shape the campaign, but with far less success than in the past. Look how little influence big media had in shaping the debate over the failed immigration bill, Dingy Harry’s letter about Rush and many other issues. Candidates will have many opportunities to bypass big media.

[tcrlaf]

Remember something...

The Media isn’t looking for a Presidential candidate, they want a ROCK STAR...

The Entertainment news covers the Clinton’s on THE SAMES SHOWS that they breathlessly cover Britney on.

Whe Fred says he honestly doesn’t know the answer, he’s senile. Hillary, only 4 years younger, dodges a question COMPLETELY, goes into something completely different, and the reporters eyes flutter in admiration...

In the end, for Republicans, it all comes down to IOWA.

Thin the chaff from the field, and we can start getting down to ISSUES, instead of sound-bite politics. Fred knows this, too...

[obid]

I like the article, do not disagree with the premise. However, I hope for a President that can handily discuss 99% of current events/topics. Newt Gingrich comes to mind. Too bad he is not in the race.

Sure there will be some submarine shots from the media, we have come to expect this. Just not sure (yet) Thompson can verbally address most issues? Maybe he can. Thats it, I am just not sure yet, as well as many voters may not be sure yet. So here’s hoping he steps up. Clinton could handle just about any topic thrown his way, in my opinion, this is necessary for a President. I can think of many reasons he (clitton) should not have been the President. But he did have knowledge of the issues, well mostly. This is just a basic presupposition for the Presidency, communicating, understanding & being aware of current/popular issues.

[jellybean]

More importantly, I wonder if he knows my birthday?

Well, he didn't send me a card, so there's no way I could ever vote for him!

[Coldwater Creek]

I am certainly in a conundrum about this election cycle’

[festus]

Happy Birthday !

[Coldwater Creek]

Fred should ,if you are a UM grad as he is.

[jellybean]

Clinton could handle just about any topic thrown his way, in my opinion, this is necessary for a President.

Clinton could BS his way through an answer. He showed no real depth of understanding the issue.

[kjam22]

I don’t know what to make of it either. If I were to guess.... I’d guess that McPain ends up with the nomination. I think Fred will make somebody a great VP. He’s made for that job. It’s a job a lazy person can do...... :)

[Coldwater Creek]

Now, no truer words were ever spoken!

Bill Clinton certainly holds the BS’er of all BSer titles.

[normy]

Thank you, that is exactly what Bill could do, BS his way through a topic without saying anything. The media loved his BSing abilities and his ability to fool the masses.

[trisham]

Love it.

[Coldwater Creek]

I’m afraid that you might be right about McCain. If that is the case, it will be Dole all over again.