BIGUN 1,490 #1 May 31, 2007 Thoughts? http://www.fred08.com/default.aspxNobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,121 #2 May 31, 2007 He's an actor who plays a respectable character on TV. He'll get the nomination. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,490 #3 May 31, 2007 He was a politician considerably longer than he was an actor. But, not to make light of your point. He will be admittedly playing on the public's knowledge of him as a person from his acting career.Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #4 May 31, 2007 I'd rather suggest Fred is a respectable person who occasionally acts. Having worked with him more than once, he's a straight-up guy. I don't know that I agree with his politics, nor do I know if I'd vote for him given the chance (if I had to choose him or Mitt Romney, I'd figure out how to vote twice for Fred) but he's a very impressive guy from a personal standpoint. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,121 #5 May 31, 2007 > He was a politician considerably longer than he was an actor. People watch Law and Order more often than they watch CSPAN. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,121 #6 May 31, 2007 >Having worked with him more than once, he's a straight-up guy. I have no doubt that's true. But nowadays, his character, judgment etc doesn't have much to do with whether or not he is electable. His TV character does, since people "trust" such characters. And acting skills are invaluable in any election. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,490 #7 May 31, 2007 QuotePeople watch Law and Order more often than they watch CSPAN. Agreed. You were typing as I was editing.Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #8 May 31, 2007 Quote >Having worked with him more than once, he's a straight-up guy. I have no doubt that's true. But nowadays, his character, judgment etc doesn't have much to do with whether or not he is electable. His TV character does, since people "trust" such characters. And acting skills are invaluable in any election. All very valid points, unfortunately. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest #9 May 31, 2007 QuoteHe was a politician considerably longer than he was an actor. What he said. Fred's gone back and forth between HWood and Capitol Hill for quite a while, so although he's got a show biz background, he's also got real political chops as well. Good luck to him. mh ."The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest #10 May 31, 2007 What's weird is that the website is blocked here, but none of Saint Hillary's are blocked...mh . "The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #11 May 31, 2007 Is he officially running now? I thought he was still in the "exploratory" stage. Either way, he will be a strong contender. The problem is that more people know his face better than his name. Once they know who he is though, the response tends to be positive.So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenfly00 0 #12 May 31, 2007 The Repub's have another actor to front for the people running the country. Nothing new here.----------------------- "O brave new world that has such people in it". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #13 May 31, 2007 Fred is a respectable man, let alone his voting record. He is the single best choice for president since Reagan. Check him out...make up your own mind AFTER READING HIS VOTING RECORD. Other politicians wanted to be president, Fred was begged to run, and nearly dragged out of his comfy retirement. All he cares about is what kind of country and world he will leave his grandkids with. Listen to his audio clips availible in the web, he speaks of subjects that really bother him. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #14 May 31, 2007 Why smear him?....read up and then open your mouth... The man is decent enough that it makes you wonder how he ever got elected. BTW he was not voted from office, he retired after the untimely death of his daughter. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushmc 23 #15 May 31, 2007 >"But nowadays, his character, judgment etc doesn't have much to do with whether or not he is electable."Clinton proved this quote to be true "America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushmc 23 #16 May 31, 2007 Quote Why smear him?....read up and then open your mouth... The man is decent enough that it makes you wonder how he ever got elected. BTW he was not voted from office, he retired after the untimely death of his daughter. They can't do that. Threats to putting some one in office of their political idealogy have to be destroyed before they get a chance."America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJL 235 #17 May 31, 2007 QuoteHe's an actor who plays a respectable character on TV. He'll get the nomination. Maybe my standards have lowered but right now all I want as a President is someone who can open their mouth without something really stupid coming out; someone who can be presidential. And FT is a Senator and character actor, not the other way around."I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
willard 0 #18 May 31, 2007 What I know of his voting record shows no tendency towards radical views left or right. He knows what his ideals are without having cue cards. His commanding presence on stage or at a podium is what the country has lacked for the last three presidents. He would be a candidate as worthy of the office as any, and better than most just on these traits. I look forward to learning more about him if he decides to run. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,490 #19 May 31, 2007 Quotehis voting record shows no tendency towards radical views left or right. He does appear to come across as a Centrist.Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zipp0 1 #20 May 31, 2007 Quote Clinton proved this quote to be true Jesus fucking Christ man, get over it!!! -------------------------- Chuck Norris doesn't do push-ups, he pushes the Earth down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushmc 23 #21 May 31, 2007 Quote Quote Clinton proved this quote to be true Jesus fucking Christ man, get over it!!! Truth hurt?Do you remember the "character discussions when he was running? Or have you forgotten? Oh, and just what do you expect ME to get over. You are the one with your panties in a bunch right now it seems "America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zipp0 1 #22 May 31, 2007 Quote Quote Quote Clinton proved this quote to be true Jesus fucking Christ man, get over it!!! Truth hurt?Do you remember the "character discussions when he was running? Or have you forgotten? Oh, and just what do you expect ME to get over. You are the one with your panties in a bunch right now it seems Well, by your standard I can continue to blame Dubya for everything that's wrong in the USA for the next 12 years or so. My panties are not in a bunch - It's just like hearing the same bad song over and over again. It gets old. -------------------------- Chuck Norris doesn't do push-ups, he pushes the Earth down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #23 May 31, 2007 QuoteIt's just like hearing the same bad song over and over again. It gets old. The theme from Sanford and Son could be considered a bad song. But it never gets old, just more fun each time. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,490 #24 May 31, 2007 Okay... Deep breaths everyone. Thread is about thoughts on Fred Thompson. Let's not focus on the past or today. Eye on the future...Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #25 May 31, 2007 I think he could do all right as president, but doesn't he have health problems? Cancer?? I thought I read something a while back about that?"Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
