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Post by Woody Williams on Mar 11, 2007 13:57:29 GMT -5
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Post by raporter on Mar 11, 2007 14:01:14 GMT -5
Well I was pretty pleased with our last "actor" president. Pretty sorry lot to choose from.
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Post by Old Ironsights on Mar 11, 2007 14:06:02 GMT -5
I'm on dialup... You talking about Fred Thompson? I'd Kill & do Jail Time for a Ron Paul/Fred Thompson 8 year administration....
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Post by tmarsh83 on Mar 11, 2007 20:31:01 GMT -5
"If you two monkey want to turn yourselves into a greasy spot on some country road, I don't care, neither does anyone else, regardless what they tell you to your face. But you two monkeys aren't gonna do it on my racetrack."
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Post by Woody Williams on Mar 11, 2007 20:32:11 GMT -5
I'm on dialup... You talking about Fred Thompson? I'd Kill & do Jail Time for a Ron Paul/Fred Thompson 8 year administration.... .. TV STAR, FORMER SENATOR FRED THOMPSON CONSIDERS '08 PRESIDENTIAL BIDSunday, March 11, 2007 WASHINGTON — "Law and Order" star and former Tennessee Republican Sen. Fred Thompson is weighing a bid for the White House in 2008, he told Chris Wallace on "FOX News Sunday." "I'm going to wait and see what happens," Thompson said. "I want to see my colleagues on the campaign trial, what they say, what they emphasize, whether they can carry the ball next November." Thompson, 64, who plays district attorney Arthur Branch on NBC's drama, said he was pondering a run after former Senate Majority Leader Howard Baker and other Tennessee Republicans began drumming up support for his possible Republican candidacy, citing his conservative credentials. "I think people are somewhat disillusioned. A lot of people are cynical out there. They're looking for something different," he said. On the issues, Thompson said he: —Is "pro-life," and believes federal judges should reexamine the Supreme Court's landmark Roe v. Wade decision of 1973 which established a woman's right to an abortion. —Opposes gay marriage, but would let states decide whether to allow civil unions. "Marriage is between a man and a woman, and judges shouldn't be allowed to change that." —Supports President George W. Bush's decision to increase troops in Iraq. "Wars are full of mistakes. You rectify them. I think we are doing that now," he said. "We've got to give it a chance to work." —Would pardon former White House aide I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby's conviction for perjury and obstruction of justice now, rather than waiting until all his appeals are exhausted. Libby was found guilty of perjury and obstruction in the investigation into the 2003 leak of CIA operative Valerie Plame's identity. Libby is "bearing the political brunt of something that should've never come about," Thompson said, noting that "practically every witness at trial had inconsistent statements." Thompson said he was not setting a deadline to make a decision and believes he will not be at a disadvantage if he waited until summer. "The lay of the land will be different in a couple of months than it is today, one way or another," he said in an interview on "Fox News Sunday." Thompson, the minority counsel in the Watergate investigation, was elected to the Senate in 1994 to fill the unexpired term of Vice President Al Gore. He was chairman of the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee and left the Senate in 2003 to resume his acting career. Thompson has acted in films such as "The Hunt for Red October," "Cape Fear," and "In the Line of Fire." If he decided to run, Thompson would join a crowded Republican field led by former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani and Sen. John McCain of Arizona. The number could grow on Monday when Nebraska Sen. Chuck Hagel makes an announcement on his future plans.
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Post by Old Ironsights on Mar 11, 2007 15:47:18 GMT -5
Yep. Maybe 'yall should start taking up a commisary collection for me....
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Post by paul3 on Mar 11, 2007 18:28:34 GMT -5
Didn't see anything about how he stands on gun control.
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Post by Woody Williams on Mar 11, 2007 18:42:07 GMT -5
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Post by Hawkeye on Mar 11, 2007 19:16:15 GMT -5
At first look ,he might be the man. He sounds and looks like a President should. Like his Gun stand.
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Post by drgreyhound on Mar 12, 2007 5:13:40 GMT -5
I agree with him on all counts! At first glance, he seems to be the best Republican candidate there is...both Giuliani and McCain are way too liberal for me!
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Post by LawrenceCoBowhunter on Mar 12, 2007 5:50:53 GMT -5
I agree with him on all counts! At first glance, he seems to be the best Republican candidate there is...both Giuliani and McCain are way too liberal for me! DITTO!!!
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Post by DEERTRACKS on Mar 12, 2007 6:23:24 GMT -5
"If you two monkey want to turn yourselves into a greasy spot on some country road, I don't care, neither does anyone else, regardless what they tell you to your face. But you two monkeys aren't gonna do it on my racetrack." "Days of Thunder" Robert Duvall played an excellent crew chief part.
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Post by DEERTRACKS on Mar 12, 2007 6:25:25 GMT -5
Seems like a no-nosense guy with an in-your-face attitude toward what is right.
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Post by drgreyhound on Mar 19, 2007 22:14:50 GMT -5
What appears to be a new "informational website" on Fred Thompson has just sprung up: www.anotherronaldreagan.com/I really, really hope this guy decides to try to run...
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Post by bsutravis on Mar 19, 2007 23:22:29 GMT -5
Wow...... I'm impressed. He certainly is talking the RIGHT talk. At this point, he'd probably have my vote. All I can say is, if he's gonna get into the mix, he needs to do it soon. '08 will be here before you know it!
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Post by huxbux on Mar 20, 2007 20:59:12 GMT -5
He's the only real conservative in the mix. He has pretty good name recognition with the acting career and he has a presence that demands respect. He's the most attractive candidate by far in my book and definitely electable. Problem is, can he drum up enough support in the Republican party to get that far?
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Post by drgreyhound on Mar 23, 2007 14:10:21 GMT -5
Another new column on why Fred should run, for those who are interested: tinyurl.com/yqcou7
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Post by mbogo on Mar 23, 2007 15:28:20 GMT -5
Wow, sounds like we could potentially have a real conservative running for president!
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Post by Woody Williams on Mar 23, 2007 15:32:44 GMT -5
My Man Fred...
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Post by drgreyhound on Mar 24, 2007 7:53:08 GMT -5
Wow, sounds like we could potentially have a real conservative running for president! Imagine that! Now I really, REALLY hope this guy runs and blows Giuliani and McCain out of the water!!
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