3-11-07 Actor Fred Thompson considers 2008 run

dmcowen674

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Lost all respect for Fred Thompson.

I didn't know much about any of his political standings other than he was a Republican and now the true ugliness of his party's agenda he supports comes out.

I hope he decides to run and gets nominated because any Democrat would beat him in a landslide.


3-11-2008 Actor Fred Thompson considers 2008 run

Fred Thompson thinks there isn't enough "star" power in the GOP presidential field, so the professional actor and former Tennessee senator is considering getting into the 2008 race.

Thompson, who plays district attorney Arthur Branch on NBC's drama "Law & Order," said Sunday that he's going to "leave the door open" and make a decision in the coming months.

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 judges shouldn't be allowed to 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."

_Supports President 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.

 

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Originally posted by: Strk
He sounds like a remarkably average conservative Republican.

I object to the notion that conservative Republicans:

_Is "pro-life," and believes federal judges should overturn the 1973 Roe v. Wade abortion rights decision as "bad law and bad medical science."
. . . are activist judges.

_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."
. . . so a judge can marry people, a judge can divorce people, a judge can even claim a wedding never happened (annulment) but two consenting adults shouldn't be allowed to marry in states that have NOT expressly forbidden it or in states where the Constitution forbids discrimination?

_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."
. . . curiously the Constitution does not say . . . The right to bear arms shall not be infringed. Curiously, the Framers chose to say A LOT more. I guess it says stuff but it doesn't mean anything.:roll:

_Supports President 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."
Hmm, seems like most REAL Republicans either STARTED with the realization or have come to the realization that the biggest mistake was STARTING this war. Smart Republicans (even Rumsfeld) acknowledge their is NOT a military solution to Iraq. Iraq is FUBAR but only tools like Thompson are still in denial.

_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.
Seems that I remember a bunch of people saying, "it's not about sex . . . it's about the rule of law. You must punish people that CHOOSE to lie under oath."
 

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Originally posted by: dmcowen674
Lost all respect for Fred Thompson.

I didn't know much about any of his political standings other than he was a Republican and now the true ugliness of his party's agenda he supports comes out.

I hope he decides to run and gets nominated because any Democrat would beat him in a landslide.

I had not heard of him previously or at least his name would never have rang a bell. I've gained respect for him because he looks like a state's rights kind of guy. Only thing missing is his view of the Patriot Act, if he supports all of that then I have a problem with him.

As for Dems, it sure as hell is about time we put a real conservative up on the ballot instead of open borders, big spending, big government Bush. If sticking to our values gets you elected, then we deserve you.
 

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Originally posted by: Jaskalas
Originally posted by: dmcowen674
Lost all respect for Fred Thompson.

I didn't know much about any of his political standings other than he was a Republican and now the true ugliness of his party's agenda he supports comes out.

I hope he decides to run and gets nominated because any Democrat would beat him in a landslide.

I had not heard of him previously or at least his name would never have rang a bell. I've gained respect for him because he looks like a state's rights kind of guy. Only thing missing is his view of the Patriot Act, if he supports all of that then I have a problem with him.

As for Dems, it sure as hell is about time we put a real conservative up on the ballot instead of open borders, big spending, big government Bush. If sticking to our values gets you elected, then we deserve you.

Thompson was a Senator from Tennessee. Been an actor, politician for many years. Family business too I believe. I've been an admirer of his for many years. Was in the Senate with Sen Nunn from GA, I believe also. Another great Senator even though he was a Democrat.
 

dphantom

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BTW dmcowen, you're slipping. That was on FoxNews this morning at 9 am EDT. Took you over 10 hours to post. Gotta get with it if you're going to beat up on us Repubs. :laugh:
 

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Originally posted by: Jaskalas
I've gained respect for him because he looks like a state's rights kind of guy.

He is, except for the whole ban gay-marriage nationwide thing.
 

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why yes it is, thank you for your kind words.:)

seriously though you seem to be struggling with grasping what I am trying to communicate in a short sentence so....
Many candidates that are in the field right now have evolved or so it seems in their politics where they have turned 180 degrees on key issues or completely flip flopped on key issues.
Which makes it hard to discern what they really believe as it depends on what audience they are standing in front of.

Fred apparently is saying, here I am, this is what I believe .
If I run vote for me on this basis.
Its refreshing considering all of the above I just mentioned.
I hope that has unsullied your mind?
 

UberNeuman

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Let Mr. Thompson toss his hat into the ring and run if he wishes. Watch him get kicked to the curb like McCain......
 

dphantom

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Originally posted by: dmcowen674
Originally posted by: dphantom
BTW dmcowen, you're slipping. That was on FoxNews this morning at 9 am EDT. Took you over 10 hours to post. Gotta get with it if you're going to beat up on us Repubs. :laugh:

Hey you guys get paid, I am a free PSA.

I'll cut you some slack this time. :)
 

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Originally posted by: dmcowen674
Lost all respect for Fred Thompson.

I didn't know much about any of his political standings other than he was a Republican and now the true ugliness of his party's agenda he supports comes out.

There is nothing "ugly" about his agenda other than you don't agree with it.


Look at it this way, if this were truly a democracy gays would never stand a chance of getting marriend and abortion would be illegal.



As for his platform.

I think Libby should be free. Washington needed someone to be guilty of the whole non-crime that was the Plame affair.

I think gun control is just an attempt to make the masses more reliant on government and more afraid to speak out.

I'm pro-Life but I don't care what you do.

As for gays and marriage, give them civil-unions.

As for Iraq, lets leave, like now.
 

dmcowen674

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Originally posted by: Shivetya
Originally posted by: dmcowen674
Lost all respect for Fred Thompson.

I didn't know much about any of his political standings other than he was a Republican and now the true ugliness of his party's agenda he supports comes out.
There is nothing "ugly" about his agenda other than you don't agree with it.

Look at it this way, if this were truly a democracy gays would never stand a chance of getting marriend and abortion would be illegal.

Ah, statements like this show your true distain and hate for America.

America was not set up as a tryanny by the majority.

Please go to a country that better suits your needs. Thank you
 

imported_Shivetya

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Originally posted by: dmcowen674
Originally posted by: Shivetya
Originally posted by: dmcowen674
Lost all respect for Fred Thompson.

I didn't know much about any of his political standings other than he was a Republican and now the true ugliness of his party's agenda he supports comes out.
There is nothing "ugly" about his agenda other than you don't agree with it.

Look at it this way, if this were truly a democracy gays would never stand a chance of getting marriend and abortion would be illegal.

Ah, statements like this show your true distain and hate for America.

America was not set up as a tryanny by the majority.

Please go to a country that better suits your needs. Thank you


You just can't effing read can you? There was nothing declaring that as my point of view, it was an observation of what is true. Look at the laws passed by popular vote across the country. Gay Marriage amendments to local state constitutions routinely passed. Same for laws restricting abortion.

But I forget, reading comprehension is beyond parrots like you.
 

dmcowen674

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Originally posted by: Shivetya
Originally posted by: dmcowen674
Originally posted by: Shivetya
Originally posted by: dmcowen674
Lost all respect for Fred Thompson.

I didn't know much about any of his political standings other than he was a Republican and now the true ugliness of his party's agenda he supports comes out.
There is nothing "ugly" about his agenda other than you don't agree with it.

Look at it this way, if this were truly a democracy gays would never stand a chance of getting marriend and abortion would be illegal.

Ah, statements like this show your true distain and hate for America.

America was not set up as a tryanny by the majority.

Please go to a country that better suits your needs. Thank you

You just can't effing read can you? There was nothing declaring that as my point of view, it was an observation of what is true.

Look at the laws passed by popular vote across the country.

Gay Marriage amendments to local state constitutions routinely passed.

Same for laws restricting abortion.

But I forget, reading comprehension is beyond parrots like you.

Thanks for proving my point.

"Popular" vote does not = Democracy, that equals tyranny by the majority.

 

RightIsWrong

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Originally posted by: dmcowen674
Originally posted by: Shivetya
Originally posted by: dmcowen674
Originally posted by: Shivetya
Originally posted by: dmcowen674
Lost all respect for Fred Thompson.

I didn't know much about any of his political standings other than he was a Republican and now the true ugliness of his party's agenda he supports comes out.
There is nothing "ugly" about his agenda other than you don't agree with it.

Look at it this way, if this were truly a democracy gays would never stand a chance of getting marriend and abortion would be illegal.

Ah, statements like this show your true distain and hate for America.

America was not set up as a tryanny by the majority.

Please go to a country that better suits your needs. Thank you

You just can't effing read can you? There was nothing declaring that as my point of view, it was an observation of what is true.

Look at the laws passed by popular vote across the country.

Gay Marriage amendments to local state constitutions routinely passed.

Same for laws restricting abortion.

But I forget, reading comprehension is beyond parrots like you.

Thanks for proving my point.

"Popular" vote does not = Democracy, that equals tyranny by the majority.

Let's get one thing straight....the US is and was not ever set up to be a democracy. It was and is a republic (at least it is hanging on by the thinnest of threads). There is a huge difference.

Dave,

Popular vote == democracy == mob rules == tyranny by majority


FYI and reading enjoyment
 

daniel49

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Originally posted by: dmcowen674
Originally posted by: Shivetya
Originally posted by: dmcowen674
Originally posted by: Shivetya
Originally posted by: dmcowen674
Lost all respect for Fred Thompson.

I didn't know much about any of his political standings other than he was a Republican and now the true ugliness of his party's agenda he supports comes out.
There is nothing "ugly" about his agenda other than you don't agree with it.

Look at it this way, if this were truly a democracy gays would never stand a chance of getting marriend and abortion would be illegal.

Ah, statements like this show your true distain and hate for America.

America was not set up as a tryanny by the majority.

Please go to a country that better suits your needs. Thank you

You just can't effing read can you? There was nothing declaring that as my point of view, it was an observation of what is true.

Look at the laws passed by popular vote across the country.

Gay Marriage amendments to local state constitutions routinely passed.

Same for laws restricting abortion.

But I forget, reading comprehension is beyond parrots like you.

Thanks for proving my point.

"Popular" vote does not = Democracy, that equals tyranny by the majority.

I missed the tyranny rant when the Dems took control of congress by a popular vote I guess?