However, in the mean time...
That leaves One newly conservative candidate (Romney).
Two Democrats (Huckabee and McCain).
And a bully from NYC who is anti-second amendment.
What in the WORLD are we supposed to do now?
Showing posts with label Fred Thompson. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fred Thompson. Show all posts
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Senator Thompson Withdraws
It's official. Senator Thompson has withdrawn from the campaign. Of course, if we enter into a brokered convention situation, he may yet emerge as the nominee...
However, in the mean time...
That leaves One newly conservative candidate (Romney).
Two Democrats (Huckabee and McCain).
And a bully from NYC who is anti-second amendment.
What in the WORLD are we supposed to do now?
However, in the mean time...
That leaves One newly conservative candidate (Romney).
Two Democrats (Huckabee and McCain).
And a bully from NYC who is anti-second amendment.
What in the WORLD are we supposed to do now?
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Always A Conservative
I haven't posted in a while, partially due to chaos of changing jobs, dealling with viral meningitis, the holidays, computer issues and about a million and one other things. However, I will be returning to writing shortly (if not by later today).
I did though want to share the new Fred Thompson commercial with everyone and STRONGLY ENCOURGE people to contribute. Senator Thompson is not out of this yet. With the way things are going, the GOP Candidate may not be decided until the convention- and then it is ANYONE's game.
Any donation helps. Even $10 will go a long way to help elect a TRUE conservative. Click here to contribute.
I did though want to share the new Fred Thompson commercial with everyone and STRONGLY ENCOURGE people to contribute. Senator Thompson is not out of this yet. With the way things are going, the GOP Candidate may not be decided until the convention- and then it is ANYONE's game.
Any donation helps. Even $10 will go a long way to help elect a TRUE conservative. Click here to contribute.
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Good News for Fred Thompson
Rassmussen reports that only 62% of likely Iowa Caucus goers are certain that they will not change their mind on who they will support, and of those that say there is a good chance they could change there mind, Senator Thompson is a top second choice.
Additionally Rassmussen is also reporting that in there current polling, Huckabee's favorability is down 14% in the last week and his Very Favorable has dropped 13%.
The LEADER in the Favorablity ratings is Senator Thompson with 77% Favorability.
Additionally Rassmussen is also reporting that in there current polling, Huckabee's favorability is down 14% in the last week and his Very Favorable has dropped 13%.
The LEADER in the Favorablity ratings is Senator Thompson with 77% Favorability.
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
IOWA REPUBLICANS: WAKE UP!!!
Iowa Republicans are driving me insane. Or perhaps I should say, the people from Iowa who are answering Pollsters and SAYING they are Republicans are driving me insane.
It is time for you all to wake up and smell the coffee. There is only ONE conservative REPUBLICAN running for the nomination of the the GOP for President. That ONE conservative is Senator Fred Dalton Thompson.
The biggest issue that I have is with this Huckabee thing that the press seems to be all excited about. Are the Republicans in Iowa, and New Hampshire and Florida asleep?
Huckabee is soft on crime. Huckabee has pardoned or paroled more felons than all three of his predecessors combined.
Huckabee has LIED about having a theology degree. In the CNN-YouTube debate he stated "The only person here with a theology degree, there are parts of it I don't fully understand, but I am not supposed to, because the bible is the revelation of an infinite god.." BUT in a letter to the National Review, Joe Carter, director of research for Huckabee says "Governor Huckabee doesn’t have a theology degree. He only spent a year in seminary."
Huckabee is soft on illegal immigration. According to FactCheck.org: the bill Huckabee pushed for in his 2005 State of the State address did not apply only to "those children who had been in our schools their entire school life." It required only three years in an Arkansas high school to be eligible. And students did not have to be "applying for citizenship," but rather they had to sign an affidavit stating their intent to do so in the future..
Huckabee is a TAX RAISER. He keeps saying, "I lowered taxes," yet the truth of the matter is that he presided over 21 Tax increases in Arkansas and presided over a NET TAX INCREASE.
This should be MORE THAN ENOUGH for the PARTY OF RONALD REAGAN to send Mike Huckabee packing back to Arkansas.
It is time for you all to wake up and smell the coffee. There is only ONE conservative REPUBLICAN running for the nomination of the the GOP for President. That ONE conservative is Senator Fred Dalton Thompson.
The biggest issue that I have is with this Huckabee thing that the press seems to be all excited about. Are the Republicans in Iowa, and New Hampshire and Florida asleep?
Huckabee is soft on crime. Huckabee has pardoned or paroled more felons than all three of his predecessors combined.
Huckabee has LIED about having a theology degree. In the CNN-YouTube debate he stated "The only person here with a theology degree, there are parts of it I don't fully understand, but I am not supposed to, because the bible is the revelation of an infinite god.." BUT in a letter to the National Review, Joe Carter, director of research for Huckabee says "Governor Huckabee doesn’t have a theology degree. He only spent a year in seminary."
Huckabee is soft on illegal immigration. According to FactCheck.org: the bill Huckabee pushed for in his 2005 State of the State address did not apply only to "those children who had been in our schools their entire school life." It required only three years in an Arkansas high school to be eligible. And students did not have to be "applying for citizenship," but rather they had to sign an affidavit stating their intent to do so in the future..
Huckabee is a TAX RAISER. He keeps saying, "I lowered taxes," yet the truth of the matter is that he presided over 21 Tax increases in Arkansas and presided over a NET TAX INCREASE.
This should be MORE THAN ENOUGH for the PARTY OF RONALD REAGAN to send Mike Huckabee packing back to Arkansas.
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Fred Thompson: NEA is the Problem!
Here we have Fred Thompson, making sense, and stating that the NEA is the biggest hindrance to education in the US. At the same time, the New Hampshire Teachers Union decided to endorse Huckabee. Hmmm... The REAL Conservative in the race says the NEA is the problem so Huckabee accepts their endorsement. What does this say about Huckabee?
Thursday, November 29, 2007
What It Means to Be Called a Conservative
Rush Limbaugh spoke Thursday saying that the only true conservative in the GOP Campaign is Fred Thompson. As a Fred Thompson supporter I was ecstatic to hear this from Rush. However, there was a bigger message about Fred Thompson that Rush delivered that must be brought into the light and discussed for all to hear.
Rush not only stated Fred Thompson was the only conservative, but called the current "so-called" front runners moderates by name. This is important. Rush basically told the supporters of Gov. Huckabee, Mayor Giuliani, and Gov. Romney, you are supporting candidates that are not conservatives, you are supporting those with liberal tendencies and with liberal history.
Rush also indirectly pointed out that Senator Thompson is the only Reagan Conservative. After saying that only Fred Thompson did not display moderateness and liberalism (therefore Conservatism), Rush said, "I've told you during the course of this one campaign year that one of the things that's bothering me, is I'm a Reagan conservative, and I believe in conservatism."
President Reagan and Reagan Conservatism is the heart of the party. I believe I can fairly state that most members of the GOP believe that Ronald Reagan was one of the greatest leaders our party has ever had. We long for a leader who emulates this great man. We want that type of leadership that makes us proud to be an American.
We want a leader who speaks with an authority of conviction. We want a leader that we know will not flinch when confronting those nations and entities who bare ill will toward us. We want a leader whose very name causes our enemies to tremble. We want a leader that our friends respect and that our allies will trust and defend.
We want a leader who, when he takes the oath of office, will truly mean it when he swears that he will SUPPORT and DEFEND the CONSTITUTION. We want a leader who will appoint Conservative LIONS to the court rather than centrists that will easily win Senatorial confirmation. We want a leader that believes that those first Ten Amendments should be taken as a Holy Writ, and that realizes that these Rights are God Given Rights not given by Government.
We want a leader that believes in True Conservatism; a leader that believes in Empowering the individual. We want a leader that believes in Our Republic and who makes us want to stand and Shout for All to hear, "I am a member of the REPUBLICAN Party."
Rush is right. There is only conservatism and you either are or you are not.
Rush is right. There is only one conservative running, and that conservative is Fred Thompson.
Also Blogging:
Fred08.com
Blogs For Fred Thompson
Fred Thompson News
On Past, Present And Future
Rush not only stated Fred Thompson was the only conservative, but called the current "so-called" front runners moderates by name. This is important. Rush basically told the supporters of Gov. Huckabee, Mayor Giuliani, and Gov. Romney, you are supporting candidates that are not conservatives, you are supporting those with liberal tendencies and with liberal history.
Rush also indirectly pointed out that Senator Thompson is the only Reagan Conservative. After saying that only Fred Thompson did not display moderateness and liberalism (therefore Conservatism), Rush said, "I've told you during the course of this one campaign year that one of the things that's bothering me, is I'm a Reagan conservative, and I believe in conservatism."
President Reagan and Reagan Conservatism is the heart of the party. I believe I can fairly state that most members of the GOP believe that Ronald Reagan was one of the greatest leaders our party has ever had. We long for a leader who emulates this great man. We want that type of leadership that makes us proud to be an American.
We want a leader who speaks with an authority of conviction. We want a leader that we know will not flinch when confronting those nations and entities who bare ill will toward us. We want a leader whose very name causes our enemies to tremble. We want a leader that our friends respect and that our allies will trust and defend.
We want a leader who, when he takes the oath of office, will truly mean it when he swears that he will SUPPORT and DEFEND the CONSTITUTION. We want a leader who will appoint Conservative LIONS to the court rather than centrists that will easily win Senatorial confirmation. We want a leader that believes that those first Ten Amendments should be taken as a Holy Writ, and that realizes that these Rights are God Given Rights not given by Government.
We want a leader that believes in True Conservatism; a leader that believes in Empowering the individual. We want a leader that believes in Our Republic and who makes us want to stand and Shout for All to hear, "I am a member of the REPUBLICAN Party."
Rush is right. There is only conservatism and you either are or you are not.
Rush is right. There is only one conservative running, and that conservative is Fred Thompson.
Also Blogging:
Fred08.com
Blogs For Fred Thompson
Fred Thompson News
On Past, Present And Future
From Rush: Moderates Dominate GOP Debate; Only Fred Sounded Conservative
FROM RUSHLIMBAUGH.COM:
Full Transcript Can be found here!
"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. Now, this is not an endorsement. You know, I don't endorse during primaries. I just point out: These are things I noticed, and I've told you during the course of this one campaign year that one of the things that's bothering me, is I'm a Reagan conservative, and I believe in conservatism. It's in my soul and it's in my heart, and I know it is the best way for us to manage our affairs to ensure the most prosperity for the most, to continue our freedom, to protect our country. "
Full Transcript Can be found here!
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
The Debate: From the MSM (Kansas City Star and AP)
I am pleasently suprised with the coverage of the GOP Debate from the Kansas City Star/AP Story. I am particularly pleased at the "positive" wording they use to describe Senator Thompson, stating he "Fred Thompson took the opportunity to distinguish himself from both Romney and Giuliani." From a paper that most REAL Republicans in Kansas City call the Comunuist Star, this is high praise indeed!
The Kansas City Star:
The Kansas City Star:
Fred Thompson took the opportunity to distinguish himself from both Romney and Giuliani, arguing that Romney had supported President Bush's plan to provide a path to citizenship for some immigrants in the United States illegally now. He took Giuliani to task for attacking Romney's employment of illegal immigrants. 'I think we've all had people who we've hired who in retrospect was a bad decision,' he said, alluding to Bernard Kerik, Giuliani's disgraced former police commissioner who is under federal indictment on multiple charges.
...
One questioner, Keith Kerr of Santa Rosa, Calif., a retired Army colonel who served as a brigadier general in the reserves, asked the candidates about their views on gays in the military and revealed himself to be gay. Not mentioned was his membership on a steering committee of gays and lesbians for Democratic candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton.
Final Thoughts On the CNN Debate/Gong Show
First, this was the MOST BIZARRE thing I think I have seen in years as far as a debate goes.
BUT as far as the best candidate goes:
Senator Thompson was, I thought, Presidential in appearance and in his responses. The Senator answered all questions quite well and I continue to strongly support him.
Some of the more interesting things that I believe will play over the next few days were accusations between Mitt Romney and Rudy. Giuliani's unequivocal denial of what will end up being "New York Travel Gate" in the next few days, may cause him problems in the future if any of the accusations are true.
Both Mitt Romney and Rudy appeared to be nervous at times, but between the two, I must say it appeared that Romney walked all over Rudy.
Ron Paul is a NUT CASE.
Senator Thompson's answer on the war was impressive and showed his convictions. He had the right answer and stressed that we are winning the war. I also loved the Senators Second Amendment answers, pointing out that Rudy supported Clinton gun control and his, "I own a couple of guns but I'm not going to tell you what they are or where they are" Great Answer
CNN was WAY OUT OF LINE with some of the questions that were asked-- especially the do you believe every word in the Bible question.
It will be very interesting to see the polls and the instant feed back to see what comes of tonight, what the dial groups show and what the polls show.
BUT as far as the best candidate goes:
Senator Thompson was, I thought, Presidential in appearance and in his responses. The Senator answered all questions quite well and I continue to strongly support him.
Some of the more interesting things that I believe will play over the next few days were accusations between Mitt Romney and Rudy. Giuliani's unequivocal denial of what will end up being "New York Travel Gate" in the next few days, may cause him problems in the future if any of the accusations are true.
Both Mitt Romney and Rudy appeared to be nervous at times, but between the two, I must say it appeared that Romney walked all over Rudy.
Ron Paul is a NUT CASE.
Senator Thompson's answer on the war was impressive and showed his convictions. He had the right answer and stressed that we are winning the war. I also loved the Senators Second Amendment answers, pointing out that Rudy supported Clinton gun control and his, "I own a couple of guns but I'm not going to tell you what they are or where they are" Great Answer
CNN was WAY OUT OF LINE with some of the questions that were asked-- especially the do you believe every word in the Bible question.
It will be very interesting to see the polls and the instant feed back to see what comes of tonight, what the dial groups show and what the polls show.
Thoughts on the Nov. 28 Presidential Debate (Live Blogging)
Also Blogging Live
Fred File
First Impressions:
The "pre-game" introduction really looks like "Fred Thompson, with the Seven Dwarves"
On to the Debate-
In the first question Rudy only talked about deporting illegals that "had committed a crime." Mitt smacked back hard, but Rudy accused Mitt of having illegals working in his mansion. This really turned into a cat fight. Rudy ended up being boo'd.
Senator Thompson's response to the "Will you take a pledge to veto amnesty" was brilliant, right on and to the point. Senator McCain was booed as soon as he said did not support amnesty.
Mitt is right on smacking Huckabee around for giving tax payer benefits for illegally.
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Ron Paul is a nut
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All the GOP Candidates did "sing to the choir" on the issue of cutting spending... Although I personally believe that McCain was part of the problem...
Senator Thompson really stepped up and grabbed the "third rail" when he answered the question on the three programs he would get rid of. He said, I will reform Social Security and Entitlements
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Again Ron Paul is a nut
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Senator McCain accused Ron Paul of being an Isolationist and stated that is what caused WWII.
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Ok, what candidate in his RIGHT MIND is going to say ANYTHING against FARMERS four weeks before IOWA?
But wait, Rudy just implied that he might reduce subsidies....
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Rudy just DENIED the Politico story-- this could be interesting tomorrow
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The Thompson Video just SMACKED HARD at Mitt and the Huckabee... Mitt did give a good mea culpa on having been pro-choice though- it may actually have scored points.
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Rudy Gets Boo'd again on the Second Amendment. Now of course he is backing off previous views.
Senator Thompson again shows that he is Presidential material. He nails Rudy on his Second Amendment record. His answer on Gun ownership was also perfect.
YES JOHN MCCAIN WAS IN VIETNAM ---THANKS FOR REMINDING US SENATOR ("I carried a 45 while a pilot over Vietnam")
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(Pause for Cat Fight between Mit and Rudy)
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Senator Thompson states Supreme Court is the number one issue before us when addressing the issue of abortion-- He is definitely correct. Getting the Court back to interpreting the Constitution instead of legislating would be incredible.
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Rudy has more Waffles than a house of pancakes!!! FIRST he says States have the right to decide abortion, then he states, there should be federal penalties for violating abortion laws--- which is it Mayor??? A State issue or Federal?
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Gov. Huckabee did a great job with the What would Jesus do with the death penalty question.
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CNN IS WAY OUT OF LINE with some of these questions---Especially the "Do you believe EVERY word of the Bible"
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On to Global Policy
How should we improve our image with the Islamic world? Rudy and the others who answered did a great job with this question.
How can you disagree with McCain on waterboarding?
Senator McCain got a bit angry on this question and really smacked Mitt around. However, I do think the Senator (McCain) did press the issue a bit too long and should have let his first answer stand.
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Who will make a permanent long term military commitment to the Iraqi people?
Senator Thompson stated quite correctly that we don't know how long it will take but we should stay as long as it takes. He sounded strong and resolute and a man of his convictions.
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Ron Paul is a nut
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How in the WORLD can Ron Paul argue with John McCain on Vietnam? How can Ron Paul say if we left al-Qaeda alone they would leave us alone?
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How does Giuliani respond to the charges that he's using 9/11 to win the White House?
Giuliani: Look at my whole record--- (wait for it-- his record is about to be an issue)
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Senator Thompson shows has a great sense of humor, even self deprecating humor, when responding to a cartoon of VP Cheney with the question of should a VP have as much power as the current VP.
Senator McCain on the other-hand, kind of smacked President Bush a bit on National Security.
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Gays in the Military--
Duncan Hunter headed down the "unit cohesion" path--
Mitt had to WAFFLE on the issue, based on past statements.
Senator McCain says "don't ask don't tell works"
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Will You Accept the support of the LCR? (Log Cabin Republicans)
Huckabee-- I need everyones support I can get. But I will stick to my convictions. This was a good answer
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What will you do to fix Social Security?
Talk about a question made for Senator Thompson. He provided a brilliant answer discussing talking entitlements.
Mitt sounds like he agrees with Senator Thompson.
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Will You Send a Human to Mars by 2020 or Pledge Support of Human Exploration?
Interesting little fight on this question-- one side we need more exploration--it fosters discovery, the other we can't be everything to everyone-- we are spending too much money.
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Why don't African Americans vote Republican?
(Because Rudy IMMEDIATELY starts talking about how he Reformed Welfare!!!! I was insulted)
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What Does the Stars and Bars Represent? (This is a CNN Stupid Question)
Mitt alienated the entire south saying it should never be shown...He answered like a Yankee
Senator Thompson-- being from a Southern State--- did a very good job of tredding lightly on this STUPID question without calling people racists or saying the Civil War did not exist.
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Infrastructure
Rudy-- Here is what I did in the past--- a good answer
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Again Ron Paul is a nut
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Senator McCain did not answer the question and goes on to the line item veto which prompts an arguement on the line veto with Rudy.
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Why did Giuliani root for the Red Sox?
Giuliani ---when I was mayor we won 4 series
Mit --- like most American's we hate the Yankees
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Thanks to everyone who watched this live blog
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Commentary Post Debate:
(This may take a few minutes to type)
Fred File
First Impressions:
The "pre-game" introduction really looks like "Fred Thompson, with the Seven Dwarves"
On to the Debate-
In the first question Rudy only talked about deporting illegals that "had committed a crime." Mitt smacked back hard, but Rudy accused Mitt of having illegals working in his mansion. This really turned into a cat fight. Rudy ended up being boo'd.
Senator Thompson's response to the "Will you take a pledge to veto amnesty" was brilliant, right on and to the point. Senator McCain was booed as soon as he said did not support amnesty.
Mitt is right on smacking Huckabee around for giving tax payer benefits for illegally.
--------
Ron Paul is a nut
--------
All the GOP Candidates did "sing to the choir" on the issue of cutting spending... Although I personally believe that McCain was part of the problem...
Senator Thompson really stepped up and grabbed the "third rail" when he answered the question on the three programs he would get rid of. He said, I will reform Social Security and Entitlements
--------
Again Ron Paul is a nut
--------
Senator McCain accused Ron Paul of being an Isolationist and stated that is what caused WWII.
--------
Ok, what candidate in his RIGHT MIND is going to say ANYTHING against FARMERS four weeks before IOWA?
But wait, Rudy just implied that he might reduce subsidies....
--------
Rudy just DENIED the Politico story-- this could be interesting tomorrow
--------
The Thompson Video just SMACKED HARD at Mitt and the Huckabee... Mitt did give a good mea culpa on having been pro-choice though- it may actually have scored points.
--------
Rudy Gets Boo'd again on the Second Amendment. Now of course he is backing off previous views.
Senator Thompson again shows that he is Presidential material. He nails Rudy on his Second Amendment record. His answer on Gun ownership was also perfect.
YES JOHN MCCAIN WAS IN VIETNAM ---THANKS FOR REMINDING US SENATOR ("I carried a 45 while a pilot over Vietnam")
--------
(Pause for Cat Fight between Mit and Rudy)
--------
Senator Thompson states Supreme Court is the number one issue before us when addressing the issue of abortion-- He is definitely correct. Getting the Court back to interpreting the Constitution instead of legislating would be incredible.
--------
Rudy has more Waffles than a house of pancakes!!! FIRST he says States have the right to decide abortion, then he states, there should be federal penalties for violating abortion laws--- which is it Mayor??? A State issue or Federal?
--------
Gov. Huckabee did a great job with the What would Jesus do with the death penalty question.
--------
CNN IS WAY OUT OF LINE with some of these questions---Especially the "Do you believe EVERY word of the Bible"
--------
On to Global Policy
How should we improve our image with the Islamic world? Rudy and the others who answered did a great job with this question.
How can you disagree with McCain on waterboarding?
Senator McCain got a bit angry on this question and really smacked Mitt around. However, I do think the Senator (McCain) did press the issue a bit too long and should have let his first answer stand.
---------
Who will make a permanent long term military commitment to the Iraqi people?
Senator Thompson stated quite correctly that we don't know how long it will take but we should stay as long as it takes. He sounded strong and resolute and a man of his convictions.
--------
Ron Paul is a nut
--------
How in the WORLD can Ron Paul argue with John McCain on Vietnam? How can Ron Paul say if we left al-Qaeda alone they would leave us alone?
--------
How does Giuliani respond to the charges that he's using 9/11 to win the White House?
Giuliani: Look at my whole record--- (wait for it-- his record is about to be an issue)
--------
Senator Thompson shows has a great sense of humor, even self deprecating humor, when responding to a cartoon of VP Cheney with the question of should a VP have as much power as the current VP.
Senator McCain on the other-hand, kind of smacked President Bush a bit on National Security.
--------
Gays in the Military--
Duncan Hunter headed down the "unit cohesion" path--
Mitt had to WAFFLE on the issue, based on past statements.
Senator McCain says "don't ask don't tell works"
--------
Will You Accept the support of the LCR? (Log Cabin Republicans)
Huckabee-- I need everyones support I can get. But I will stick to my convictions. This was a good answer
--------
What will you do to fix Social Security?
Talk about a question made for Senator Thompson. He provided a brilliant answer discussing talking entitlements.
Mitt sounds like he agrees with Senator Thompson.
--------
Will You Send a Human to Mars by 2020 or Pledge Support of Human Exploration?
Interesting little fight on this question-- one side we need more exploration--it fosters discovery, the other we can't be everything to everyone-- we are spending too much money.
--------
Why don't African Americans vote Republican?
(Because Rudy IMMEDIATELY starts talking about how he Reformed Welfare!!!! I was insulted)
--------
What Does the Stars and Bars Represent? (This is a CNN Stupid Question)
Mitt alienated the entire south saying it should never be shown...He answered like a Yankee
Senator Thompson-- being from a Southern State--- did a very good job of tredding lightly on this STUPID question without calling people racists or saying the Civil War did not exist.
--------
Infrastructure
Rudy-- Here is what I did in the past--- a good answer
--------
Again Ron Paul is a nut
--------
Senator McCain did not answer the question and goes on to the line item veto which prompts an arguement on the line veto with Rudy.
--------
Why did Giuliani root for the Red Sox?
Giuliani ---when I was mayor we won 4 series
Mit --- like most American's we hate the Yankees
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Thanks to everyone who watched this live blog
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Commentary Post Debate:
(This may take a few minutes to type)
Monday, November 26, 2007
State Rep. Ben Hodge Endorses Thompson
Kansas State Representative Ben Hodge endorsed Senator Thompson today. “If the United States is to remain a world leader, our leaders must confront the moral issues of human life and government size,” Hodge said.
Rep. Hodge's endorsement appears to be the only endorsement by a Kansas elected official beside Sen. Brownback's endorsement of Senator McCain.
Rep. Hodge represents part of Overland Park, Kansas in the state legislature. He was originally elected to the JCCC Board of Trustees in 2005 and then to the State Legislature in 2006.
Ben Hodge and I worked together on the Kobach for Congress campaign in 2004. I am proud to be able to call Representative Hodge a friend.
Also See:
Race 4 2008
Rep. Hodge's endorsement appears to be the only endorsement by a Kansas elected official beside Sen. Brownback's endorsement of Senator McCain.
Rep. Hodge represents part of Overland Park, Kansas in the state legislature. He was originally elected to the JCCC Board of Trustees in 2005 and then to the State Legislature in 2006.
Ben Hodge and I worked together on the Kobach for Congress campaign in 2004. I am proud to be able to call Representative Hodge a friend.
Also See:
Race 4 2008
Friday, November 23, 2007
Thompson on Gun Control, Giuliani and NYC
One of the reasons I like Fred Thompson is his ability to talk straight and speak his mind. At the same time by biggest complaint about Rudy Giuliani is his Second Amendment stance. Both of these things came together today in a New Hampshire gun shop according to FoxNews.com.
Senator Thompson also makes an important point about New York City. It does seem from time to time that Giuliani forgets that there is more to the country than just New York City, but to be fair, most people from New York City seem to forget that there is more to the country than just New York City.
BRISTOL, N.H. — Fred Thompson said Friday while visiting a New Hampshire gun store that former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani should stop bringing up the Big Apple on the campaign trail and criticized him for consistently supporting gun control legislation.
Thompson's popularity in early-voting New Hampshire has sunk rapidly in recent weeks, but his visit to Skip's Gun and Sport Shop to trumpet second-amendment rights could be geared toward libertarian-leaning primary voters in the state.
And the usually laid-back Thompson aimed his tough talk straight at the Republican frontrunner.
"(Giuliani) simply supported just about every gun control legislation that came down the pike. And I just disagree with him on that.... over the years and he's been very outspoken about it. Of course he's not outspoken about it anymore," Thompson told reporters with a smile. "It's a major differentiation. He relates everything to New York City ... Well, New York City is not emblematic of the rest of the country.
"And the sentiments of those people in the rest of the country are in support of the second amendment. This is where I've always been ... and I don't think he's ever been," he said.
Senator Thompson also makes an important point about New York City. It does seem from time to time that Giuliani forgets that there is more to the country than just New York City, but to be fair, most people from New York City seem to forget that there is more to the country than just New York City.
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Fred Thompson on DC v. Heller
Senator Thompson's view of the Second Amendment is Perfect:
Also Covering:
The Jawa Report
Ray Robison: Pointing Out the Obvious
"The Second Amendment does more than guarantee to all Americans an unalienable right to defend one’s self. William Blackstone, the 18th century English legal commentator whose works were well-read and relied on by the Framers of our Constitution, observed that the right to keep and bear firearms arises from “the natural right of resistance and self-preservation.” This view, reflected in the Second Amendment, promotes both self-defense and liberty. It is not surprising then that the generation that had thrown off the yoke of British tyranny less than a decade earlier included the Second Amendment in the Constitution and meant for it to enable the people to protect themselves and their liberties.
You can’t always predict what the Supreme Court will do, but in the case of Heller and Washington, DC’s gun ban, officials in the District of Columbia would have been better off expending their efforts and resources in pursuit of those who commit crimes against innocent people rather than in seeking to keep guns out of the hands of law-abiding citizens who would use them only to protect themselves and their families. And that is why appointing judges who apply the text of the Constitution and not their own policy preferences is so important."
Also Covering:
The Jawa Report
Ray Robison: Pointing Out the Obvious
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Huckabee Rejects States Deciding About Abortions—What Happened to the 10th Amendment?
Presidential Candidate Mike Huckabee came out Sunday stating that abortion is a federal issue. I personally would like Gov. Huckabee to show me in the Constitution where the abortion issue is specifically assigned to the purview of the Federal Government. Abortion has NOTHING to do with interstate commerce; it has NOTHING to do with free speech or freedom of religion; and has NOTHING to do with anything Federal. Abortion is a State issue. Gov. Huckabee and those like him are destroying the Republican Party and TRUE conservatism. Conservatism is supposed to be about keeping true to the Constitution- not about currying favor to the Religious Right.
Gov. Huckabee needs a lesson in history at minimum based on his comparison of Abortion to Slavery. The constitution SPECIFICALLY spoke about and allowed for slavery. This issue was therefore a federal issue. The issue of Abortion should NEVER have been a Federal issue. Roe v. Wade should not have ever been heard in any Federal Court and the Supreme's should have
referred the case to the States.
On this issue, I must agree with the comments of Senator Thompson.
From FoxNews.com-
Gov. Huckabee needs a lesson in history at minimum based on his comparison of Abortion to Slavery. The constitution SPECIFICALLY spoke about and allowed for slavery. This issue was therefore a federal issue. The issue of Abortion should NEVER have been a Federal issue. Roe v. Wade should not have ever been heard in any Federal Court and the Supreme's should have
referred the case to the States.
On this issue, I must agree with the comments of Senator Thompson.
From FoxNews.com-
WASHINGTON — Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee rejects letting states decide whether to allow abortions, claiming the right to life is a moral issue not subject to multiple interpretations.
"It's the logic of the Civil War," Huckabee said Sunday, comparing abortion rights to slavery. "If morality is the point here, and if it's right or wrong, not just a political question, then you can't have 50 different versions of what's right and what's wrong."
....In a separate interview aired Sunday, Thompson said Roe v. Wade, the landmark Supreme Court decision allowing legal abortion, should be overturned, with states allowed to decide whether to permit abortions. "We need to remember what the status was before Roe v. Wade," he said.
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