Ya know I still like Rudy, but the more I think about his support of Cuomo in 94 and some other things, the less interested I become in him.

Its clear to me that THompson is far far and away better suited for the job than he.

I love the idea of Alan Keyes as VP these days

http://www.gumptiondude.blogspot.com/

The nonsense at Columbia University aptly demonstrates how Liberal, PC thinking along with the Secular Progressive Agenda has already permeated Media and Education.

Candidates of the Democratic Party are to no small measure up to their Collective Necks in this same agenda.

Perhaps this is a dynamic lesson as to who we don’t want making policy in Our Nation.

Every time I see this Ahmadinejad I see evil smiling, laughing and mocking everything that is good in the human spirit. Like so many others I question why do we allow such evil in our presence, into our country, give it a public platform to speak or rather to foment its’ bile? Then I also wonder after looking at this evil, if men like Jimmy Carter ever have a passing thought to what transpires after such evil has been given a presence, a country and a world platform to spew its vitriol. I gleaned the news last night to see if Jimmy Carter had made any comments about Ahmadinejad. Of course I didn’t find anything and honestly, really I didn’t expect to. So while we are all condemning and asking Colombia University, why they would even consider inviting such despicable evil into our country, give it a platform and a voice, I find it also compelling that we should ask Jimmy Carter many of the same questions and issue many of the same condemnations.

Why Jimmy Carter did you give this evil, the country of Iran? Why did you empower an exiled radical Islamic leader to take control over Iran? Why did you give Ahmadinejad and his religious controllers a platform, a nation, in which to constantly speak; and Jimmy, what about the Iranians who can longer speak at all, those who have died under this oppression and the remainder who now live in Iran that cannot speak in fear of death? One last question Jimmy, as a former President and champion of advancing human rights, do you feel human rights have been advanced in Iran?

I wish we could call every former President to task publicly for the good they thought they were doing when in service to this country and leave for each of them a book of record in which each of them would have to add their own chapters after their terms as President to write upon the subject of: “why good men serve evil”. For good men often in the interests of the greater good serve most unfortunately an eternal evil. This is a weakness common among all men that is preyed upon by all that is evil.

Yes, Fred Thompson, weakness gives evil an invitation and weakness invites war.

I am a concerned citizen. Americans really need to understand the dangers of large government. Have you seen inflation and taxes? Over the years the government has grown to the point of rendering itself ineffective. It is an entity that is run like a business; a business that doesn’t produce anything and is run on taxpayer dollars. FEMA, for example, failed to send paid trailers to New Orleans. Social Security dissolution was caused by “dipping”, and now taxpayers may have benefits reduced and taxes raised. 9/11 was a failure of government in foreign affairs and even border control throughout the 90s; Clinton could have done much more. You think the Mrs. will be any different. So we are accountable for the transgressions of government. Who gets fired?, I check the jobs report and I don’t see FEMA laying anybody off.
Who gets fired for the missteps of Social Security over the years. NEVER HAPPEN. We need an honorable genius of a CFO to really watch big brother be fiscally accountable and responsible. I’ll stay brief because there is a ton that could be discussed on government. It is important to follow federalist views, like Fred, allowing a strong, smaller and efficient central government to oversee the states and their governments.
And like Fred said, it is critical to distinguish between nation and state for legislations and judiciary responsibilities. I believe he can right the ship in office with his “framer” views. Go Fred!

I continue to hear bad press about Fred. How he’s “not impressive” or “stumbling through his speech.”

What is up with this? Does everyone now need a Hellary type media machine behind them to get heard? Is the expectation now that the POTUS needs to be a polished celebrity more than a honest, trustworthy person?
Are the masses so tuned into the celebrity culture that a polished, well rehearsed statement is more important than content?

Geez, what is wrong with people? Listen to WHAT is being said, not HOW it is said.

No more Mainstream media for me, no more news on TV - I give up and bow to the internet.

Senator Thompson: You are dead on. The Columbia President did a good thing in critizing the Iranian from the outset, but it did not make up for the fact that he allowed him to speak in the first place. CBS also tried to take on the Iranian in an interview, and could not get any straight answer from this man on his intentions, however even for our liberal media, CBS did a good job in trying to force the issue.

Our pressure needs to continue on Iran. We cannot stand by and allow any further instabilities within the region.

You are again, Dead On in your thought process regarding Iran and I support you and your efforts 100%.

All the best, Run Fred Run!

I have not been this excited about a Presidential candidate since I worked on McGovern’s campaign in 1972. Yes I have grown intellectually since then. Let the federal government do what it was set up to do and leave the respective states to run their own affairs. I agree fully with the previous poster that you have to run government like a business and hold managers accountable. Their is no accountability in the Federal government. Think Federal judges have the only jobs for life, think again. When is the last time an official was reprimanded or fired? Been waiting for someone like Fred Thompson for years! Honest, unscripted answers that not everyone is pleased with. That is the sign of a leader. Other candidates in both parties can not, and will not tell it like it is. Afraid the American people can not handle the truth. Go Fred, do a Code Red on the opposition.

I stopped when I read the post questioning the reference to the USA as a “toothless tiger”. They refer to us this way because Bill Clinton set the precedent of withdrawing after losing any amount of casualties in a conflict as if he expected none to be taken. Study the series of conflicts in which Clinton took action only to leave the situation in the same state as it was previously.

The debate was pointless, as expected. The man is labeled as a leader of a terrorist supporting nation, why would we even allow him into the country? I guess democracy demands it. At least we now know what the young people of this nation feel towards the man. I’m almost glad he made an absolute fool of himself and am happy that the media actually reported it semi-accurately. If it had to happen, it happened the right way as predicted.

Thanks Fred for being honest about the Iranian President,
and yes your right the average Joe on the street thinks letting this guy speak is a slap in our face.

When Iran proves it’s self as a freedom, God fearing country that puts the rights of it’s citizens before there own interests than we can give him this type of platform in which to speak. Meantime we shall pray God’s will for that part of the world and that a move of his spirit will overtake that region!

It is disturbing that someone like Ahmadinejad can even come to this country and stick his nose at us and deny what history and countless thousands of witnesses cannot. It is time that our politicians, statesman and leaders in this country show some strength and courage and take leadership in the continual pursuit of freedom. You must run a consistent campaign that not only protects America, but also our interests abroad. This election is about securing our borders, protecting our homeland, and making the world safe. It is also about preserving American heritage, culture and traditions. We have fought too hard and for too long to give in to cowards who use force as a weapon. We must show peace through strength, not by withdrawing from the fight but from engaging the enemy where they lie.

As I see it, this crud from Iran has no business soiling the ground called America. I appreciate ‘Fred’s’ comments regarding this tyrant but I have no misgiving about what he is all about. This is not about freedom of speech. This is about a person who is aiming for the destruction of our ‘western’ way of life. He is a sworn, dedicated enemy of America and we should treat him accordingly. As he stepped on American soil, he should have been arrested as a prisioner of war and let our military handle the process under military law. Anything less is pure mockery. It is time for America to admit to Herself that we, in fact, have dedicated enemies, sworn to our demise. Then we react in the approiate manner.

I think Fred will do real well with any debate. When Fred talks you can’t help but listen. Thats what I like most about him, he talks with a forceful but clam voice. He make since he does not dance around the topic. This is what america wants, a smart, clam leader who will take this country from being laughed at to the most powerful country we are. Fred Thompsom needs more press on the main stream media. So how does that happen?

On the Fox News issue, They didn’t even list Fred as one of the candidates as recently as Sunday on their “election 08 page”, and when they finally did put his picture up next to the other Republicans - Monday morning I might add - they made it Just a little bit smaller than all the rest.

http://www.update08.foxnews.com/

Scroll to the bottom of the page and you’ll see what I mean

They are so overtly anti-Fred it just stinks. Cameron seems to go out of his way to write anything negative he can about Fred. They ought to have to register the FOX News web-site as a Rudy campaign site.

I do not understand why anyone would listen to Ahmadinejad, let alone give him a forum to speak. I am hoping with all hope that Fred Thompson is the next President of the United States. He understands the silent majority in this country. From Blue Collar to Exectutives, he is a real person. I do believe that he can lead and will not compromise our Security and Safety at home or in the middle east. I will vote for Fred !!

Back on topic from Fred’s statement:

Personally I think it is good to allow the actual people of the United States to hear our enemies first hand without their words being filtered through the media. We all know how the media twists the facts. We can hear first hand just how vile, uneducated, sick, and irrational some of the world’s leaders are. It is good to know your enemy. Obviously there were a lot of people that wanted to hear what he said. I think any head of state no matter how he became that head of state should be allowed to speak in front of the UN. I also believe that the people of the United States have a wonderful opportunity to listen to both friends and enemies first hand when they travel to the US to appear at the UN. I consider it an advantage the people of the US have over other nations and an advantage in having the UN headquarters here. That being said I do not believe that enemy heads of state should be allowed to visit sites like Arlington Cemetery, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Pentagon, or 9/11 ground zero.

CNBC is back to recession talk

it sounds like the powerful people in this country have decided that we need a recession,

I hate that.

First of all, I am still very much a “baby” when it comes to politics. With each new year, I try to educate myself more and more. I can see how important our elected officials are and I make sure my vote is counted!! With each new year, the Liberals make me more sick, too!

I’ve never, ever been so excited about an election. When I read your platforms, read or watch your speeches, it’s as if we are in total agreement! You are THE MAN, FRED!!! I cannot wait to fill my yard with signs and cover my car with FRED’08 GO FRED GO!!

-Kandi Moore
Speedway, IN

The denial of the holocaust is a side issue with Ahmadinejad. Its something to keep people’s attention. As an American Jew it is unbelieveable that he doubts one of the most documented events in history. However, to look at events in our times, what about his recent threat that America and Britian and Israel would disappear from the earth? What about his insinuations that 9-11 was not real? and that he did not believe the “American” version of 9-11. Apparently he read the book by a Frenchman that called 9-11 a hoax! That was the real reason he wanted to see ground Zero, so he could see the actual site. He has no remorse for 9-11 and he would have no remorse for creating the same type of catastrophe tomorrow. We need leaders that will not give a voice to an insane tyrant such as this.

The amazing thing about this campaign is WE, the supporters of Fred, can and will help him win. An earlier blogger asked “have you told someone about Fred today.” That is the key question. Help them understand. I wore my Fred08 t shirt whitewater rafting in North Carolina and had people ask me questions about him. The media is not going to be our ally so we must all do our part to help get the message out.

I have never been as excited about a campaign. I want to help in every way possible. I believe the future of our children is at stake.

Go Fred, GO!

Fred, please send out a schedule of events so we can try to show up and see you speak. The first time i saw you on tv (before law and order) I thought now this man stikes me as presidential material.Thank God you decided to run, we need a REAL leader to unite this country before the islamic radicals get a nuke and do what they pray for (bring forth the 12th imam through massive death and destruction) by killing massive amounts of christians and jews. Sadly the liberal media is more interested in beating up on President Bush and Republicans than defending our country. Fred I am sending you some more money and wish to help elect you in any way I can. also dont make the mistake President Bush did by letting the media define you, just go over their heads straight to the people with your style and brilliance like you did with micheal moore, Loved that one.

Fred Thompson is truly a breath of fresh and new air. Hopefully, he will be able to convince Tom Tancredo along the way, to be his VP running mate.

Fred Thompson is the ONE person that can topple Hillary, and give America yet one last chance to pull herself out of the “tar pit” she’s gotten her feet stuck in.

We have tried the liberal way the last few years: condoms in schools, abortion clinics, increased welfare, yada yada yada. None of it has worked. We have continued to spiral downwards. It’s time for a drastic change and Fred can do it.

As for Mahmoud Amadinejad speaking at Columbia University, it never should have happened, period. It has nothing to do with Freedom of Speech, it has everything to do with National security and terrorism.

Lee Bollinger, in order to come across as popular with his students and faculty, pounded his chest and allowed it. By doing so, he has really ticked off a LOT of serious financial supporters that are Jewish. I hope the school goes broke because of this.

Americans have got to start sending powerful mesages to the wrong-doer’s of this world, not just bitching and whining to each other.

Anyone who believes that the holocaust didn’t exist, didn’t as a child, like I did, visit Auschwitz, which has been burned as a memory in my life forever. I’m an Army Brat, Air Force Veteran and a Navy Widow. I’ve been to Europe, which is not unusual when you are attached to the military somehow.

The one thing that irks the heck out of me is the fact that Iran is the country who held all those individuals as hostages prior to Reagan being elected President. Has anyone thought to check the pictures of those who were doing the hostage taking, and compare them to those that are the “President” of Iran? Maybe “they all look alike” to use a worn out phrase, but it sure seems like to me that “Rub-A-Dub” was one of the leaders of that group. How come when he comes to American soil he’s not arrested and tried for crimes against humanity? That’s what needs to be done — and quickly — before we end up in a war covering three countries in the sandbox. And this is not the first time he’s been here in the last few years!!

I stated when 9/11 occurred that we were heading for WWIII, and I still say the same thing. The differences now is that now that France has a new President, he seems to be smarter than the old President, who was right hand buddies with Saddam. Russia is providing the nuclear knowledge, weaponry, etc. to Iran. Why can’t sanctions be placed against them as well?

Fred, I’m with you for the long haul, and I know you won’t disappoint me. Liberals = Socialism, do we want a leader who will tell us what we can and cannot do, or do we want a real leader who stands behind us?

RUNFREDRUN!!!!

Deb McKay
Knoxville Ride Captain
Patriot Guard Riders

With so many global wars and much global economic influence by the US could GW’s view of isolationism ever apply in the 21st century? He always felt uneasy about European alliances and wanted little or no political influence with foreign nations. We were until the 20th century…extensions of weaponry and diabolical foreign leaders were threatening the world. But, it raises an interesting retroactive behavior. With innovative energy, border control and I mean an effective national security it may someday be feasible and long overdo. We can’t save everybody and we shouldn’t try to play that role. There are obvious UN implications, but I think it should nver be ruled out. In situations like this a leader from Iran, obviously, would never set foot in this country. I wonder what my boy Fred thinks!

I am surprised and disappointed that we don’t just seize this guy while he’s here. Isn’t it like letting Osama pay a diplomatic visit and leave?

When some one is murdering his own citizens, our troops, Iraqi people, and promoting the destruction of another country, how far does diplomatic protection go?

note: While we are distracted by this and betrayus ads, Congress is working to pass the AgJOBS Bill which is the Amnesty Bill renamed.

Why doesn’t Condi Rice ask for an invite to speak at Tehran University? Let’s see if Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad can put his money where is mouth is. He says the women in Iran are the freest in the world. Would Ms. Rice be allowed to stand before the Tehran U. students in her American apparell and speak?

I agree that Ahmadinejad should have never been able to speak in the US. But what about Dennis Kucinich who went to Syria and trashed the US, its troops and our country? He and others like him (Nancy Pelosi) should be on trial for treason! How can any foreign country take us seriously when our own politicians wouldn’t even stand behind their troops and country?

I thought that Iran’s president, Ahmadinejad sounded just like Churchill…

…Ward Churchill that is!

Shifting gears. How can Gingrich run after his deplorable resignation due to lack of support in the party from 1997-1998? He violated federal tax law, committed perjury to the ethics panel, a coup was attempted and he stepped down. There is no way this guy should try, Fred will eat him alive…Likewise, Bill Clinton was impeached by the House on December 19, 1998 (same period as Gingrich)for PERJURY to the grand jury and obstruction of justice. The left wants Clinton part deux: guilty by association or birds of a feather whatever you want to call it, these two were in office together and they’re both corrupt. Go get them Fred!

What these people seem to not realize, is the amount of propaganda that He will use in his own country…..
just to give you a couple of the obivious ones: The americans staged 9/11, they would not let me go to the site, because it doesnt exist, it’s a movie stage.

*using the applause from columbia* There are many americans who support Iran and want what Iran wants.

The american government controlled media tried to put lies my mouth and I turned them aside easily. *insert creative editing*

I value free speech, and even someone as despicable as Him being extended that right, when it is used in the context of meaningful debate. This was nothing about debate, it was all about humiliating the US in his own country.
Fred sees that.

Fred sure went over well at the NRA convention. Giuliani didn’t. That’s all good.

Giuliani dropped another point in Rasmussen’s daily poll today, so now Fred leads him by 6 points (27 to 21). This lead may well be because of the NRA convention, which got a lot of press.

Giuliani’s “phoney” act seemed to go bad, and he seems to be getting an “earfull” because of it.

If the NRA takes actions (as some are saying they’ll do)against Giuliani in the primaries (especially in New Hampshire, South Carolina and Florida), that would be a real good thing.

If Giuliani loses in all of the first six states (Iowa, Michigan, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Carolina and Florida), then it’s all over for him even before February 5.

Columbia University President Lee Bollinger should be given a medal for speaking the truth and confronting the nutjob from Iran.

I just came across this article over at the Christian Coalition site. It directly addresses a question put to me here by a couple of different people the last couple of days — would social conservatives sit vote for a candidate other than one of their own to keep Hillary from getting elected.

http://www.onenewsnow.com/2007/09/values_voters_conservatives_ad.php
Two excerpts:
“A conservative publisher and author says he has no doubt that if elected president, Hillary Clinton would follow the same disastrous appeasement foreign policy that characterized her husband’s presidency. But he doesn’t think the possibility of another Clinton administration should scare people into voting for the “lesser of two evils.”

“The publisher’s advice to Christian voters, in particular, is “not to be fooled by Republican candidates who now are dressed like sheep” because “we know they’re really ravening wolves.” He also advises individuals not to always settle for “the lesser of two evils.” He cautions values voters to be patient because he believes there is plenty of time for a true conservative candidate to emerge from the pack.”

This guy is mainly talking about Giuliani, but he also is talking a little about Fred. He was the moderator of the Values Voters debate, which Fred skipped and where he was ridiculed because he is against a constitutional amendment banning homosexual marriage.

Regarding the Federal Marriage Amendment (the name of the US constitutional amendment banning homosexual marriage) . . .

A person can be against that amendment for a variety of reasons. Some people can be against it because they are radical libertarians, like Ron Paul. Some can be against it because they are pushing the homosexual agenda, like “conservative” and openly homosexual columnist Andrew Sullivan. Some can be against it because they are against Christianity, like the ACLU and People For the American Way. Some others just don’t care one way or the other about the issue and so don’t think the country should be bothered with the amendment.

But people who do want to ban homosexual marriage should understand this, which is the main reason for the amendment. It is the opinion of Laura Ingraham in her new book. Laura is a conservative talk show host, a states’ rights conservative and a brilliant constitutional scholar in her own right (she clerked on the Supreme Court for Clarence Thomas.)

It is highly likely that the federal judiciary will use the fourteenth amendment to rule that homosexual marriage is a fundamental right, and that will throw out all of the protections against homosexual marriage that the states have passed. That’s it in a nutshell.

If that happens, then that inane amendment that Fred came up with will be absolutely worthless.

I’ve never heard anybody but Fred even mention this kind of amendment he is pushing. Again, it would be absolutely worthless. People who know how these things work, know it would be worthless.

And that’s why many social conservatives are not going to vote for him simply because of it.

Naturally, some will wag a finger at Fred for sticking to his convictions. I submit many more will see him as a man of honor and integrity, and the only true statesman running. He is seen as “most politically conservative” in Rasmussen polls. I would add “ONLY CONSISTENTLY conservative.”

Dear Fred, You should have a few “pulse” issue that could resonate among the rank and file. 1) Education Cash Acounts, (K5 - 12 grade can graduate with over $80,000 in cash) 2) Fair and Affordable Public Housing Ownership Act (The largest transfer of public housing in history)
Renter would receive a 15% rent credit towards down payment who rented for ten years or more in public housing. 3) Voter restoration Act 4) Alternative Drug sentencing Act 5) Pharmaceutical acquisition Act

Our urban strategy should focus on new economic issues that provide opportunities and growth. Target minorities
with aggressive outreach. Buget for the urban jungle.

This speech by Ahmadinejad is another example,in my opinion, of another terrorist using our freedoms against us. Not unlike the terrorists on 9-11 who used our freedom to move around against us. The terrorist (Ahmadinejad) should never have been allowed in the country.

Allowing this bum into the States at all is beyond belief. If I am not mistaken, he himself is in a picture with the hostages Iran held during the pacifist Carter days. That is when this bum made his speech!!! In addition, this kind of decision is one Bubba and Bubette would make, but out own GOP President did absolutely nothing to stop this idiot either. Bush needs to go home to Texas, he no longer represents me. Bush allows an open Border, wants Amnesty, and allows this terrorist clown into America. What the he– is wrong with Bush!!!

I hope Fred Thompson speaks loudly and carries a big stick on these stupid decisions people make in this country.

In the near future this country will be looking for this idiot just as we are bin Laden and then it will be Bush’s fault: we had him and let him go!!!

Larry Anderson
CMSgt, USAF (Retired)

I would like to see Fred put an abrupt end to every hostel Islamic theocracy on the planet. I’ve had enough of these leaders who hide behind women and children while they espouse Muslim manifest destiny.

I too am a Veteran, and I as many before me that gave their live’s, and those who have sacrificed associated with being in the military so that the very Freedom that we have as the people of these United States can enjoy, and I done so proudly, and I would stand up in defense of her today!

With that being said I am appalled that an instituation such as Columbia would allow such a despicable individual as Ahmadinejad to spread his propaganda on this sacred ground…the USA! This unfortunately, which is my opinion is common nowadays in most college and campuses across this nation, that the far left agenda is spreading and teaching in our colleges, campuses, and even our Junior and Senior High Schools.

I never realized until now as my job does not allow me to see the news often that Fox News was shuning not only Fred but other Republicans except Guilliani! This IS not fair and balanced as their motto claims.

I am for anyone to practice their religion, it is their right, but why should a Muslim be allowed to pray in schools and be segregated from other school kids when my kids if they want to do something as simple as pray over their food HAVE to pray in silence??? If we are not careful my friends the Muslim culture will overtake this nation from WITHIN!

Fred I am looking towards your first debate as those running now seem to be scared about you and what you stand for…go gett’em Fred!

Richard Land came out defending Fred today. Richard Land is an interesting example, as constrasted to James Dobson. These are two once similar but now different views on the current political scene — one road that has split into two forks.

Richard Land thinks the most important thing is to keep Giuliani from getting the nomination. He thinks Fred is the one best able to do this, and he thinks it’s all right that Fred agrees with him on most things but not on The Federal Marriage Amendment.

James Dobson disagrees — on several counts.

It will be interesting to see how this kind of thinking develops over the next month or so.

Land has been pushing Fred amongst the social conservative groups for some time. Here’s an interesting article I just came across on the subject (on of all things the site for People For The American Way — a left wing group keeping tabs on conservatives). The article is from back in July, showing Land has been pushing Fred for at least that long.

http://www.rightwingwatch.org/2007/07/richard_land_co.html

On the other hand, here is an article Land wrote in September on The Federal Marriage Amendment which takes a strongly different view from Fred’s.
http://erlc.com/article/a-constitutional-tipping-point-on-marriage

So Land certainly disagrees with Fred, but he seems to be willing to live with that disagreement — in order to beat Giuliani. Dobson, in contrast, is not willing to live with it.

My guess is that Land will move toward Dobson as time goes on, mainly because Land’s thinking is not on very firm ground here. He seems to be emotionally invested in his long time support of Fred and that emotion likely will fade.