Fred Thompson for Pres

[Rick O'Shea]

I dont agree with his stance on gay marriage or abortion but I like his stance on gun control and Iraq.

Agreed. Which is why in many respects I prefer the libertarian social views of Ron Paul. My main objection to Dr. Paul is his opposition to the war. (How you can support self-defense of the individual but not of the nation as a whole is a mystery to me...).

The elections are a long ways away, though, and in the end, it'll depend on whose name ends up having a lever next to it.

 

[SoCalShooter]

I prefer the libertarian social views of Ron Paul.

Hence the reason he willl be the one who will get my vote...unless the Repubs put someone forward that has real potential.

 

[The Freeholder]

I'd take Fred Thompson over any other Republican running now for two reasons. First, we agree on a plurality of issues. Second, he's electable.

Now, if given my druthers, I'd rather have Ron Paul. But Ron Paul is probably not electable in a national contest. Pity.

 

[Titan6]

I do not think Ron Paul is unelectable but the odds are long, way long kind of like the Bears going to the Super Bowl in '07. Given the two Paul is the better choice even if his stand on fiscal policy seems a little nutty. The big concern with RP is that he would try to do too much too fast and trigger negative reactionary effects across the board. The good thing about him in congress is 'no compromise'. That is hard to do in the executive. FT would probably work more as a unifier.

It is good so many candidates have declared or put out feelers so early. This feels like a more democratic election this year than in perhaps any other in recent memory.

 

[High Planes Drifter]

I dont agree with his stance on gay marriage or abortion but I like his stance on gun control and Iraq.

Remember, its not just the gays that suffer the whole "one man-one woman" theory, the old school Mormons suffer as well.


From watching the interview this morning I gather that Senator Thompson is an old school conservative. When asked his position on certain social issues the man does seem very staunch in his beliefs. I must also say he strikes me as a very inteligent man who could probably write his own speeches.

 

[nemoaz]

I do not think Ron Paul is unelectable but the odds are long, way long kind of like the Bears going to the Super Bowl in '07.

No. Ron Paul is unelectable and faces the same odds at the Tampa Bay Lightning going to the Super Bowl in 07.

 

[jpk1md]

We're electing a POTUS....he needs to be on board with the Federal Issues/BOR Issues.....

Fred passes the test in my book.

Issues like Gay Marriage are not mentioned in the Constitution and as such are the domain of the individual States to make a determination IMHO....Marriage Licenses have ALWAYS been at a state/local level.....leave the issue to the state.

Focus on the relavent issues that are in the domain of the Federal Gov't and ask yourself if Thompson passes/fails.

I think you will find that he passes most and is CERTAINLY head and shoulders above McCain, Romney and Ghouliani who have little/no integrity and are RINO's at best.

 

[Titan6]

Thompson fails miserably on the Patriot Act. Can't get more federal than that and it stomps all over the Bill of Rights unlike anything we have seen in more than 60 years maybe longer.

 

[waynedm]

I pretty much dig everything about him.

Fred Thompson = two-termer.

 

[armoredman]

Go Fred! Bumper sticker found at a website urging him to run.

 

[Skibane]

From today's Fox News Sunday interview:

WALLACE: So this federal court — appeals court ruling this last week, I guess Friday, in the case of D.C. — you'd be perfectly happy to have people have handguns in their homes?

THOMPSON: Yes. Absolutely. The court basically said the Constitution means what it says, and I agree with that.

BTW, an online petition to draft Fred has been started by the DraftFredThompson.com folks - It's well worth the 30 seconds of time needed to sign it, IMO.

 

[TC-TX]

Simply AWESOME!!!

 

[Mazeman]

Online Draft Thompson Petition

Here's an online petition to Draft Fred Thompson.

And here's a Draft Thompson Website.

 

[don]

Fred for president?

I, as a Democrat, would not like to see Fred Thompson nominated for President. I think he would win and would be the best chance the republicans have. He is a good actor and has had much public exposure.I do like his 2nd amendment stance but, alas, he is a republican and I am not. The Democrats have a good chance at the presidency at the present-especially after Bush. Thompson would defeat Hillary or Obama, IMHO, or anyone else the Democrats have.

 

[nico]

I, as a Democrat, would not like to see Fred Thompson nominated for President. I think he would win and would be the best chance the republicans have. He is a good actor and has had much public exposure.I do like his 2nd amendment stance but, alas, he is a republican and I am not. The Democrats have a good chance at the presidency at the present-especially after Bush. Thompson would defeat Hillary or Obama, IMHO, or anyone else the Democrats have.

Are you being facetious/sarcastic, or are you really saying that party affiliation trumps your ideals?

ETA: I would vote for Thompson. I've pretty much decided to register as a Rep this time around so I can vote in the primary. My vote will go to Thompson, if he runs, or Paul, if Thompson doesn't. If neither is in the race for the MD primary, I won't bother.

 

[jpk1md]

I'm an independant who feels betrayed by the dems like Pelosi and Reid not to mention Clinton and Obama who are ignoring the jobs they were elected to perform in favor of the premature campaign antics.

Likewise I feel betrayed by the RNC who has put forward a trio of RINO's....what to do?

I see a candidate like Thompson and while I do not agree on ALL of his stances he seems to have integrity...not to mention pro-2a.

I'll be registering as a Republican ASAP so I can help influence what direction this insanity moves in...even if its only by one vote.

If we somehow don't get an option I can live with from the big 2 I won't hesitate to pencil in someone or vote Ron Paul or Libertarian....

Billary, Obama, McCain, Romney and Ghouliani are all out...no further consideration...period.

 

[Diamondback6]

Petition signed by this independent conservative ex-Republican, who's now considering rejoining the party to try to help make this happen...

 

[bg]

Sen Thompson is a pretty smart person. He helped John Roberts with his
paperwork when he was being considered for SCOTUS.

 

[Caimlas]

Stop talking about Gingrich! He's a RINO if there ever was one, as bad as Bush, Gulliani, or McCain.

As for Fred Thompson? I was 150% behind the man since about 2004, and I was watching any tell-tale sign that he might run... until I found out that he supported the legislaiton known as McCain-Fienstein. That is NOT ACCEPTABLE.

But... against McCain, Gulliani, Romney, or the like? Or even a dogmatic fringe like Ron Paul? It won't even be a close call - I'll vote for Thompson. He's at least electable, and we'll need all we can get to keep both Osama and Shrillary out of office.

 

[F4GIB]

Fred Thompson's positions on the issues.

Where he stands
On the issues, Thompson said he:

* Is "pro-life," and believes federal judges should overturn the 1973 Roe v. Wade abortion rights decision as "bad law and bad medical science."
* Opposes gay marriage, but would let states decide whether to allow civil unions. "Marriage is between a man and a woman, and I don't believe judges ought to come along and change that."
* Opposes gun control, and praised last week's 2-1 federal appeals decision overturning a long-standing handgun ban. "The court basically said the Constitution means what it says, and I agree with that."
* Supports President Bush's decision to increase troops in Iraq. "Wars are full of mistakes. You rectify things. I think we're doing that now," he said. "Why would we not take any chance, even though there's certainly no guarantees, to not be run out of that place? I mean, we've got to take that opportunity and 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. Thompson is a fundraiser for Libby's defense.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17576578/

 

[Mongo the Mutterer]

I Am Excited!!

I don't agree with all of Thompson's positions, but I have always admired him.

He is my candidate, period.

 

[Warner]

I wouldn't hold my nose if I had a chance to vote for Fred Thompson in 2008.

Finally, someone whom I'd like to vote for - instead of the lesser of two evils.

GO FRED !!!!!

 

[jeep-2]

I'll take him over anyone running now or anyone that has ran since 1980.

 

[don]

quote:Are you being facetious/sarcastic, or are you really saying that party affiliation trumps your ideals? (NICO)
Simple answers-no and no.

 

[kcmarine]

Well, I won't be 18 the next turn, but if I were, hell, I'd vote for him.