tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post7303056427555383011..comments2023-11-27T02:17:22.859-06:00Comments on The LawDog Files: Fred ThompsonLawDoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05232684877582591461noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-75163130633965489282007-08-17T16:57:00.000-05:002007-08-17T16:57:00.000-05:00I agree, Thompsone isn't nearly as good as he look...I agree, Thompsone isn't nearly as good as he looks. <BR/><BR/>He really doesn't understand the threat from Isalm.<BR/><BR/>Tancredo is the only one running who's had the balls to say what should be said -<BR/><BR/>"if they nuke us - we nuke Mecca and Medina".<BR/><BR/>As far as I'm concerned we should do it right now.<BR/><BR/>We need a Tancredo in office! Don't be fooled by Thompsons evident support of the 2nd Amendment. That ain't enough.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-62650677011396593572007-08-06T14:10:00.000-05:002007-08-06T14:10:00.000-05:00Maybe the other candidates can get bit parts as CR...Maybe the other candidates can get bit parts as CRIMINALS. They no doubt fit the profile.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-35131065536048496412007-07-31T20:10:00.000-05:002007-07-31T20:10:00.000-05:00Unfortunately I just couldn't vote for Fred Thomps...Unfortunately I just couldn't vote for Fred Thompson though... don't get me wrong, I couldn't vote for Rudy, Rommy or John, they're all liberals with an R next to their name. But here's the thing with Fred Thompson...<BR/><BR/>OK, he is trying to style himself as a pro-American tough-talking pro-border Conservative, so far, right?<BR/><BR/>Yet, since being a Senator, and beside his time as an actor, he has worked as a registered foreign agent (something that starts to make me a bit cautious) and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR).<BR/><BR/>Now... yes, the people who normally bring this up are Ron Paul supporters, who I am NOT in favor of (in fact, I would vote 3rd party before I vote for anyone that I have mentioned so far).<BR/><BR/>I just mean, how do you reconcile someone with being a tough-talking pro-borders and pro-American conservative when they are willingly a member of an organization that seems to focus on removing borders and having countries give up sovereignty to the International community?<BR/><BR/>Seems like another Trojan Horse, like Bush was. Give me a real conservative like Hunter or Tancredo. I think they are the only ones that would cause me to vote Republican so far, and not continue to vote Constitution Party, as I have been.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-82980935346556214382007-07-31T16:48:00.000-05:002007-07-31T16:48:00.000-05:00I'm too lazy to look it up, but I was under the im...I'm too lazy to look it up, but I was under the impression it was for campaign finance rules -- since he hasn't officially declared, he doesn't have to follow the rules for presidential candidates yet. Someone less lazy than me have better information?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-38997093805212634392007-07-30T12:40:00.000-05:002007-07-30T12:40:00.000-05:00Fred doesn't need to announce this early in the ga...Fred doesn't need to announce this early in the game. He's getting all the free publicity he wants with the all the news stories and speculation about when he'll make it official. So essentially he has all the perks of running (ie. name recognition, news time, general election "buzz") while not having to deal with the negaitves (ie. having to answer questions from his opponents, paying for air time, etc.) Plus, he'll be the defacto front runner among real conservatives and once your the front runner you have a big target on your chest for all the other candiates to aim for... politically speaking.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-22587334606373289122007-07-30T09:47:00.000-05:002007-07-30T09:47:00.000-05:00my 2 centavos:I think there is a more strategic is...my 2 centavos:<BR/><BR/>I think there is a more strategic issue. I think Fred is waiting to let the other candidates bash their heads against each other and throw their money away fighting each other and let them chew each other up with oppo research and mud slinging. then he can walk in and take it away.Rorschachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11848860674369931761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-74942350463496807832007-07-30T09:27:00.000-05:002007-07-30T09:27:00.000-05:00Doesn't matter if he announces he's running or not...Doesn't matter if he announces he's running or not..there is always the option to write him in, am I right? <BR/><BR/>I do seem to remember when Reagan ran for president, they cancelled all of his movies and whatnot..didn't they just do the same for Arnold S. when he ran for governor???Kelly(Mom of 6)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17068284644013994933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-15451056399102187752007-07-30T06:04:00.000-05:002007-07-30T06:04:00.000-05:00Good and valid reason, not often brought up. I su...Good and valid reason, not often brought up. I suspect you are right to a large percentage, and that says something about the man as well.<BR/><BR/>On the other hand, the media are losing their minds trying hard not to cover his non-campaign. That alone is worth the price of admission. <BR/><BR/>Thompson remains a strong contender without evening entering the fray.<BR/>Him and his ain't no dummies.<BR/><BR/>A side note... love the blog, and I'll post a link to it on mine. Worth the read. Thanks!Carteachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08468700184940877315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-21575785061254285762007-07-29T20:03:00.000-05:002007-07-29T20:03:00.000-05:00Well, if there IS an equal exposure time thingie, ...Well, if there IS an equal exposure time thingie, then we should pray the obscenely over-exposed Al Gore runs. Did you know he was wearing his "Tuesday" panties on Friday last week?phlegmfatalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08636803080525003892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-40095982068250061672007-07-29T18:15:00.000-05:002007-07-29T18:15:00.000-05:00Once again Fred proves he is the better candidate....Once again Fred proves he is the better candidate.<BR/><BR/>Rather than subject us to increased air time for Rudy, Rommy and John, Hillary, Obama and Breck Girl he is staying un-declared until he has no choice.Hyunchbackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12707065285415144698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-53578551129915461782007-07-29T17:38:00.000-05:002007-07-29T17:38:00.000-05:00Well said, LawDog. I would add that we also don't...Well said, LawDog. I would add that we also don't know the exact terms of his contract with "Law & Order." He may be having some trouble getting out of it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-35771819241390453052007-07-29T14:27:00.000-05:002007-07-29T14:27:00.000-05:00Absolutely agreed.And Holly, here's the answer to ...Absolutely agreed.<BR/><BR/>And Holly, <A HREF="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/03/28/AR2007032802174.html" REL="nofollow">here's</A> the answer to your question. It's still face/exposure time even if it's not directly related to the candidacy.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16604068110452745043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-54745451596715660632007-07-29T13:50:00.000-05:002007-07-29T13:50:00.000-05:00hollyb,Yes, they do. Ronald Reagan had a similar ...hollyb,<BR/><BR/>Yes, they do. Ronald Reagan had a similar problem, and a news story at the time was that Carter's campaign had "late-nite-tv watchers keeping an eye out for any movie RR was in so that Carter could claim equal air time.<BR/><BR/>TheMajor'sLady<BR/>lornkanaga.livejournal.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-11748050564725650132007-07-29T13:48:00.000-05:002007-07-29T13:48:00.000-05:00My dear Holly,Considering the political climate, a...My dear Holly,<BR/><BR/>Considering the political climate, and the moral quality of politicians and bloggers who would be opposing Senator Thompson -- "Better Safe Than Sorry".<BR/><BR/>After all, in these heady days, is not <I>perception</I> more important than <I>reality</I>?LawDoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05232684877582591461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-644773773289061192007-07-29T13:47:00.000-05:002007-07-29T13:47:00.000-05:00Good Sunday morning the 29th to you LawDog ! Inter...Good Sunday morning the 29th to you LawDog ! <BR/><BR/>Interesting point you made.. The existing tv exposure almost disqualifies him in a strange way, doesn't it ? <BR/>On the other hand, it didn't stop Arnold S. when he ran for Governor... <BR/>But that was movies, not tv....<BR/><BR/>Just came by to say hello and see what was new with you !<BR/><BR/>Today is "thank-you's" on my blog, and you have an honorable mention !<BR/><BR/>Be Safe Out There.<BR/>Sincerely,<BR/>Loving AnnieConstancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02702046097986873803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-1461553641238576752007-07-29T13:42:00.000-05:002007-07-29T13:42:00.000-05:00Um 'Dog, I'm no Lawyer, but I would venture a gues...Um 'Dog, I'm no Lawyer, but I would venture a guess, that those TeeVee shows and movies don't count as "Face Time" for the Candidate Fred Thompson. He was on TeeVee as an ACTOR not a Candidate.HollyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17644166795449256850noreply@blogger.com