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+1. Never thought of it before. I've always admired the man. Talk about lifting the spirits of the GOP. I'd actually be excited about the election, instead of dreading it. I'm not voting for Mit, Guiliani, or McCain. I'll stay home before I cast a vote for any of them. |
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+1 However I doubt he would. Really why would he? He'd be taking a pay cut. He is the perfect age too. Born in 1942. I wonder what ever happened to Jack Kemp? Or Dan Quayle for the matter. |
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He's got my vote! Liked this one for a long time. Always hoped he would run.
Something about Big John explaining the Japanese inspection process to Cole Trickle and Rowdy Burns that impressed me. Could see him explaining that process to a couple of staff members if they didnt get in line. Hell I thought he made one hell of a Bill France, Jr as Pres of Nascar... Cant wait to see what he would do as Pres of the US. |
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Nope, I just don't make shit up out of midair to support 2nd hand info when the platform clearly does not do so. Do you really think legal adult porn can be banned? Does this sound like wanting to ban porn?
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WTF does it sound like to you? They say there's no 1st Amendment protection for porn, and they support the U.S. Dep't of Justice's prosecution of "obscene material". Sure doesn't sound like a pro-porn, or even a "live and let live" position to me. |
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Well I guess the Republicans want to ban porn then!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!oh noes!!!!!!!!!!!!! That quote is from the Republican Platform, posted on the RNC website (page 82 IIRC). |
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pwn3d Although in a legal sense, porn does not equal obscenity. |
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I've always been interested in politics, and besides one local commissioner, I've never helped campaign for anyone.
If Sen. Thompson tossed his name in the hat, I would volunteer my time to help his campaign. He's the only person I can think of, that I would be excited about voting for, at least the only one with an actual shot at getting elected. I wish someone had a video of the speech Sen. Thompson made after clitons State of the Union Address in 94, IIRC. The year the Republicans took over congress. His speech was far and away better than bc's. Sen. Thompson's speaking ability is second to none. I have no doubt if he was in the spotlight, and people heard him make a few political speeches, he would certainly win the hearts and minds of all the Republican voters, and easily bring back all the fence riders and third party dreamers. |
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I'd vote for him. Sounds a lot better than Guliani re 2A... |
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I also checked his view on other issues. He's got my vote. |
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I can only hope Fred jumps in. The thought of voting for any of trhe current R candidates is nauseating. I think Thompson is the only viable alternative we have right now. I think he is MUCH more electable than Newt Gingrich.
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+1, I'd vote for him just for saying that, that's awesome. |
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At this point, demonstrating some genuine interest is probably a good starting point. Note that Fred's current acting job generates fan mail, which is probably screened by someone other than Fred. So, rather than trying to fight your way through all the "Law & Order" fans, I would suggest instead adding your name to one of the threads in the Messages To Fred section over at DraftFredThompson.com. Basically, the idea is to show how many of us are interested in his potential candidacy (and how fast the interest is spreading). It only takes a few seconds to register, and then another minute or two to add your own comments to one of the threads. |
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This deserves a bump.........and a good old fashioned ARFCOM FIRE MISSION!
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If he ran I guess it would mean the end of his filling in for Paul Harvey. Now that is radio you need to hear!!
I dare say that he does it as good or better than Paul himself. He should take it over when Paul gives up the reins. |
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Knowing Paul Harvey, he'll give up the ghost before he gives up the reins. That said, I think Fred Thompson could do more good for the country doing weekly radio addresses from the White House than just some ABC news show. |
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He and Bill Clinton share the same birthday (August 19). Same as my father-in-law.....
He should have been cast as Col. Tanner in "Red Dawn". |
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We first need a 3rd party that can get more than 5% of the vote. Having views on two ends of the spectrum won't do it. And having a platform with too much radical change also won't do it. And I'm not just talking about the LP. All the 3rd parties in the US are now in the business of just making a statement rather than actively trying to get people elected. |
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Exactly, does everyone remember my thread about political compromise. You never get everything you want. Even if you yourself gets elected. |
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And you know why? They represented what most Americans think and if it wasn't for a couple of radical items they would have gotten more of the vote. The Republicans could learn a lot. I was never a Perotisa but in hindsight if they had kept the momentum up they very well could have replaced one of the current parties by now. The Reform Party platform includes the following: Maintaining a balanced budget, ensured by passing a Balanced Budget Amendment and changing budgeting practices, and paying down the federal debt. Campaign finance reform, including strict limits on campaign contributions and the outlawing of Political action committee Enforcement of existing immigration laws Opposition to free trade agreements like the North American Free Trade Agreement and CAFTA, and a call for withdrawal from the World Trade Organization. Term limits on U.S. Representatives and Senators. Direct election of the United States President by popular vote. A noticeable absence from the Reform Party platform has been what are social issues, including abortion and gay rights. |
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They are very good. They have two HUGE problems. As much as I agree with the abortion stance it is to radical at this time. They really need to back off of it. And even more important is they are WAY to protectionist. There policies were severly hurt our economy and it would put us back decades. Their States' Rights issue is spot on. However they are the only 3rd party as of now I would give my vote to, if they had a chance of winning. |
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Actually the CP leaves social issues like that up to each state. Exactly the way it should be. You get to live in an enviornment you like best. |
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That is because the guy is absolutely brillant. |
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They don't like it but it is up to the States. |
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Voted YES on $75M for abstinence education. (Jul 1996)
Just like Dubya - Teach no sex over safe sex. Dumbass. Voted YES on killing an increase in the minimum wage. (Nov 1999) Thats great for places with high cost of living. More people on welfare. Dumbass. Voted NO on increasing tobacco restrictions. (Jun 1998) Thats a smart choice.... Voted No to soft money and donations from corporations, but yes to 'other gifts' Voted YES on defunding renewable and solar energy. Another smart choice. So far I only like his gun control. |
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That is the beauty of it. In 50 different combinations surely you can find one that is pretty damn close to what you want. |
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Just like what we have going on with gun laws. I just want to be left the hell alone, that is it. I want to keep my own damn money, I want to buy, own and shoot my damn guns, I want to drive an truck that I am comfortable with, and do what ever makes me happy on my own property. All I ask of the government is to keep foreign invaders out and keep roads passible. |
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You are a commie pinko idiot. |
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Maybe you missed the RNC platform quote I posted? Check towards the top of page 5. Pretty much the exact same thing the CP's platform said WRT to obscenity. Don't get caught up in pundit hysterics. |
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What I find to be really stupid, is that there are so many important issues that need to be addressed and fixed, yet so many people are concerned about porn! Take GWB, he created a task force to seize records from Yahoo and Google to see how many people search for porn on a daily basis! Give me a fucking break...... |
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Minimum wage is a socialist feelgood program that harms small business IT IS WELFARE... And it should have nothing to do with the cost of living - if cost of living is your concern and you're making minimum wage, that is YOUR fault, not someone else's MW jobs are for HS kids and part-timers making 'a little extra on the side'... Not for earning a living... By the time you need to earn a living, you should have enough work-history to make a living wage of your OWN ACCORD... You should not depend on .gov to hand you one... The MW needs to go - the sooner, the better... |
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I agree, and by that logic it is absurd to think that porn is what the CP would be focusing on. I doubt you could find 25% of CP members that would back banning it even it that was truly the CP's intent, which it is not. I know I do not support it, although I'm all for tracking down and placing in jail every adult involved in kiddie porn. |
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Sherrick - don't tell me you support direct election of the President, or outlawing PACs? Those are some of the worst ideas proposed for changing our political system... |
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That is the way the founders set it up. Sure there would be some whining. So what. We have that now. But we would be much freer. |
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Not at all. Notice I didn't highlight those. However their platform is not as "scatter diagrammed" as the LP platform. And many ignorant people want direct election. And thus they got more votes. I do think if they had gotten rid of a couple of the more radical items they could have been a political force. That said, it doesn't mean I supported them. I think we would be in much worse shape now if they had. It would have guarantted dems win until either they or the Republican party came out on top. |
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I would prefer Fred thompson to anyone else in the current field.
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IMO It's easier to hold state officials accountable than national officials. Of course it still take hard work by consituents but it is easier none the less. So by returning power to the states we would in essence return more power to the people. |
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Don't you know by now that polls are pretty much worthless? The CP would repeal all gun control laws. Let's assume they decided to make it a state's right issue, which I don't think they would do because IMO they would invoke the supremacy clause. OK, so you can't own "assault weapons" in NY, CA, MA, IL, etc. but you can go to the local sporting goods hack and buy a suppressed full auto 10" barrel AR in TN, TX, GA, ND, etc with no tax stamp etc. Sounds much better than what we've got now IMO.
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