Does Fred Thompson Exhibit Conservative Principles?

National Ledger ^ | 12/3/2007 | Chris Davis

[MeanWestTexan]

In "The Essence of Conservatism," Russell Kirk wrote that "a conservative is not, by definition, a selfish or a stupid person; instead, he is a person who believes there is something in our life worth saving." Conservatism is an investment in freedom, and the person that demonstrates the finest of qualities found in "The Essence of Conservatism" will help mold the future of conservatism and America.

[Petronski]

Why, yes! Yes he does.

[fieldmarshaldj]

The answer is a resounding YES.

[samtheman]

The answer is a resounding YES.

The bottom line.

[MeanWestTexan]

Indeed, he does.

[Politicalmom]

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[MeanWestTexan]

Cool. Never posted a “must read” before — well, except for that video of the idiots trying to shoot a lion.

[Pistolshot]

There was one candidate who did not display any moderateness or liberalism or have any of his past forays into those areas displayed, and that candidate was Fred Thompson.......

Thompson has as good a chance as any to win, and if he does, conservatives have an opportunity to have a platform that is fresh, new, and inspiring. Even if the man does not inspire you, the ideas are strong enough for inspiration among true conservatives who believe it is past time to reduce the size of the federal government. Thompson was right, all along, and Rush Limbaugh recognizes that. - Rush Limbaugh

[Route66]

Those conservatives who remain undecided should read every word of this article.

[Servant of the Cross]

Big time! (I wonder if he could get an endorsement from Dick Cheney?)

Fred Thompson is the only conservative among the frontrunners ... Rush.

[trisham]

You bet he does. Go Fred!

[Aria]

Good Post!

I proudly donate to Fred’s campaign, have a Fred Thompson 2008 bumper sticker and talk up Fred whenever I can. I also post negative remarks about Hillary on various sites that discuss such things - have yet to get one of my posts to appear on a NYT comment section however.

We have to keep the faith in Fred!

[daylilly]

I’ve not seen the quote you used before [second part of it, that Fred has as good a chance as any to win]. Did Rush say that at the same time as the first part of your quote? I missed it if he did. Or is it something you said, about what Rush said?
I might want to use that and it would be nice to get the quote right [attribution].

[TLI]

This candidate, Senator Fred Thompson, has exhibited those qualities of conservatism since before his election to the U.S. Senate in 1994. He took those principles in 1994, turning a deficit of twenty points down in the polls to a twenty point margin of victory—an example of what conservatism can do.

A similar case for conservatism can be found in Sacramento in 1984, when a radio host introduced a local audience to conservative values, launching him to national prominence on his way to become THE conservative voice in America today. That man was Rush Limbaugh, brandishing a fiery conservative sword to excise liberalism as if he were a surgeon removing a parasite.

Political analysis by Chris Davis

[Pistolshot]

Transcript here.

[Eddie01]

To fans of all other candidates -

Told ya.

[dangus]

It’s Rudy McRomkabee, now!

[Prophet in the wilderness]

The whole quote was from Rush.

[LibLieSlayer]

Anyone that thinks Hunter and Thompson are not CONSERVATIVE are idiots or liars or both!

LLS

[MeanWestTexan]

LOL

Or:

Willard McHuckliani

Rudy McHuckney