The left is afraid. As in very afraid.
They had no idea there was a "new plan."
Hildabeast is "displeased." 
Posted on 10/13/2007 9:56:37 AM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
The great white hope, their Savior, the next Reagan, the actor, no fire in the belly, the staff turnovers, the uhs, the Guccis, the lobbying, more uhs, the too-late entrance, the ups and downs of his campaign, the constant predictions of this is it, the make it or break it debate, and yet he's still here. He's still at least second in most polls and even first in some. He has always been a top-tier candidate even prior to his official entrance into the race.
But why? Why is Fred still doing so well if he hasn't started a firestorm? He's old. He get's tired. He's lazy. He's no Reagan. So why is he the brunt of so many attacks? Why do they keep writing about him if they all think he doesn't have a chance? Why did the other top-tier candidates pretend he wasn't in the room until Romney threw his obviously pre-written line about "Law and Order" into the debate?
Have you been listening? Have you been paying attention?
Speech after speech, paper after paper, interview after interview, they all include the same common theme but hardly anyone talks about it.
He said it in his speech to the VFW National Convention when talking about our national security.
"We must have a frank and continuous conversation about this with the American people because, above all, we must have the support and unity of the American people if we are to succeed.
To reverse this situation we must reassess our national priorities and face the truth about what it will take to defend this country."
While this quote is from his prepared remarks, I noticed a little blurb that re-enforces what I've noticed.
Note: Senator Thompson departs frequently from prepared texts
Did you hear what Fred said at the Americans for Prosperity Summit? While I couldn't find a transcript of his speech, I do have a link to a YouTube video of it and did my best to transcribe some of what he said.
"We have to make our case to the American people.
We sensed there was something going on . . . we took our case to them. We talked about first principals. Strong federalism, based on the proposition that not all solutions are found in Washington, DC."
In this second You-tube link Fred talked about speaking what he really believed?
"I think the American people are waiting on us. I think they are waiting for us to take that case to them, as to what is responsible, what is the responsible thing to do for our generation?.
I don't think people are as selfish and self-centered as they think they are.
I think if politicians would be willing to take a risk a little bit every once and awhile you'd be amazed at how well that turns out for you even politically
I carried . . . TN twice by 20 points each and I think the thing that was most valuable to me is always I knew I had term limits I had put on myself and I knew I was going back home one of these days soon anyway regardless of how my thoughts were received. Not out of a sense of brashness but a sense of freedom to speak what you believe to be the truth."
Talk about refreshing! No wonder so many are confused by his speeches. People aren't use to a politician giving a speech anymore that is what they really believe. The American people are going to be able to tell the difference. That's the one thing I keep hearing people say about him, that they believe him.
This is what I believe to be the secret to Fred Thompson's success. He is speaking what he really believes and not worrying about how his words are going to be received or misinterpreted.
Start listening to him when he speaks and see if you don't notice it. He nearly always says something about needing to have an honest and open discussion with the American people. He keeps saying what he thinks, what he believes.I noticed in that last video that I posted, he said "I think" in nearly every sentence in the closing portion of his speech.
Fred Thompson may not be your cup of tea and he definitely is not perfect but he does say what he believes and I pray he never stops.
NO more calls, please.
We have a winner!
It's either Thompson or Duncan Hunter.
I don't think Hunter has the savvy to withstand the Hildebeast--I know he is great on all his policies, but I haven't seen him take cheap shots and turn them around on his attackers, (e.g. Thompson's line "That's YOUR opinion, Chris" from the debate.)
Cheers!
Good report.
Should Fred make it to the white house he will be in for the battle of his life. The beltway will fight him at every turn.
On the upside, perhaps Fred can keep the business as usual crowd from running rough shod over our freedom.
The left is afraid. As in very afraid.
They had no idea there was a "new plan."
Hildabeast is "displeased."
Fred Thompson, a conservative with core values, should easily defeat any of those Democrat power-seekers. I eagerly anticipate next year’s debates.
Thompson is on the power curve.
Inspiring prose! I see better now how Fred will sweep to stunning victory. October 21 will be the big splash
But they can be found in our local and state governments?
That's a great campaign slogan: "Vote for Fred! He doesn't have all the solutions!"
The actual quote: “No one asked your opinion Christopher.”
Go right ahead and help little Miss Nanny-State into office. That seems to be your role.
I only saw the clip once, but I thought Fred said, “That’s your opinion Christoper.” Maybe I heard wrong.
That was the quote and he said it with a smile.
Smooth. Polite. Classy. Firm.
Conservatives will never beat Hillary unless we can articulate what we believe in. Fred has to explain what he's for, not just what he's against.
We know he's against defining marriage as between a man and a woman at the federal level, but what's he for?
Is it "nanny state" to protect our borders? Is it "nanny state" to use the power of government to protect unborn human life? I guess so if you are an anarchist fighting on the left side of the culture war.
Like that bumper sticker. Where do you get that?
Politicalmom, would this bumper sticker slogan make a good graphic for your pings?
I Trust Fred!
Believe I got the pic from a photobucket search. Some good material there.
Trying to resolve that would have interrupted the flow of my sentence.
Cheers!
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