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Fred and Terri tar baby dailies...

In this instance the author offers an explanation as to why it sticks.

.......Thompson was given no time to get his act together when he finally stepped into the spotlight as a full-fledged presidential candidate. Because he started late with sky-high expectations, the national media were after him from the beginning, pointing out his every misstep—and admittedly there were a lot of them. After speaking in Iowa, he had to ask an audience, “Can I have a round of applause?” In South Carolina, he actually said, “We need to do more of what is working and stop doing what isn’t working.” On Iraq, he made this profound point: “The solution is to do whatever we need to do, whatever is necessary to stabilize that place.” He seemed to dismiss Osama bin Laden, describing him as “more symbolism than anything else.” His first trip to Florida was really ugly. Among his faux pas, he couldn’t recall the details of Terri Schiavo’s right-to-die case. He was keeping a light schedule too and, when he did make appearances, he didn’t answer many questions from voters..................

What’s the Matter with Fred?... How media image-makers are killing Thompson’s presidential bid—with a little help from the candidate himself

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85 posted on 12/13/2007 4:11:00 AM PST by 8mmMauser (Jezu ufam tobie...Jesus I trust in Thee)
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To: Ohioan from Florida; Goodgirlinred; Miss Behave; cyn; AlwaysFree; amdgmary; angelwings49; ...
Ping once again to the thread started yesterday by wagglebee, on the plight of Samuel Golubchuk.

Family argues taking 84-year-old off life support is against their faith

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"We will not be silent. We are your bad conscience. The White Rose will give you no rest."

86 posted on 12/13/2007 4:58:04 AM PST by 8mmMauser (Jezu ufam tobie...Jesus I trust in Thee)
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