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January 10, 2008
Don't make me burst into tears! Join the blogburst!
This is the second time I've linked Rick Moran's Fred Thompson Blogburst (which Glenn Reynolds linked earlier today), and I'm linking it again because I feel strongly that Fred Thompson -- while not perfect -- is the best all-around Republican candidate for people with views similar to mine. As I stressed the last time, I don't ask readers for much. Hell, I'm not asking readers for anything. Only that they consider donating to Fred Thompson's campaign. Once again, I remind readers that I do not have a tip jar. Instead, I occasionally ask people to donate to one worthy cause or another. I suppose some will say that considering his poor performance in New Hampshire, Fred Thompson is a lost cause. To that I'd say that in this insane race in which no one is truly ahead, no cause can be said to be lost yet. But even if you think it's a lost cause, I'd point to history, which is replete with "lost causes" which turned out not to be lost. England was said to be a "lost cause" after Hitler attacked. (Ask Churchill about lost causes.) And in his last blogburst, Rick Moran analogized to Washington's crossing. (Another nearly lost cause, but a retreat led to later victory.) Remember, this time it's not New Hampshire; it's South Carolina. Thompson desperately needs to win in South Carolina in order to continue to be a viable candidate. And there are several factors at play in the Palmetto State that makes a Thompson win a realistic goal:If Thompson can win South Carolina, he has a shot at the nomination. Remember, right now there is no clear winner, and it's still up for grabs. As a member of the unorganized and unorganizable group of nonconformists who could be called "small 'l' libertarian bloggers who support the war," I sincerely believe that no other candidate comes closer to being a political match for this group than Fred Thompson. If you fit into that category, you owe it to yourself to donate now to Fred Thompson's campaign. Hell, I feel so strongly about this that I'd be willing to cry like Hillary (or even like this guy) if I thought it might work. Hmmm... Tell you what. I'll spare the tears if you go donate now! posted by Eric on 01.10.08 at 04:52 PM
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P.S. Not to mention the CIA. OregonGuy · January 10, 2008 07:05 PM OG, Running a political campaign takes executive experience. In any case I like Fred on his positions. Thompson/Guiliani wouldn't be bad. M. Simon · January 11, 2008 12:54 PM Post a comment
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I can support a Thompson candidacy. There is a certain Baloo the Bear quality that I am comfortable with. And I'm not understating his smarts. I've heard him speak, and an an extemporanious speaker I think he holds up well.
The only shortfall is in his executive experience. I know that there are those that suggest that Mayor Guiliani "only" talks about his executive experience. In part, I believe that is the echo chamber of the 'net.
When the mayor was elected it was not to a post that had been held traditionally by a Republican. The last Republican mayor of note was John Lindsay. Prior to that...Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia. Now that's a man who had impact on a city.
And, please, take a look at his impact on that city. This was a city that was staffed from hold-overs from the David Dinkins administration. Do you think there was a bit of resentment among tier two administrators when the velvet hammer of Guiliani gained the upper hand?
And what, or where, is similiar executive experience in any other candidate? The closest has to by Romney. But here I am more inclined to support Thompson rather than Romney. For what are my own reasons. But I think they're good reasons.
Huckabee? He doesn't really talk about his executive experience. And there are some burrs in his coat that tell me he's run in weeds where we shouldn't go.
McCain? McCain-Feingold. You don't respect my right to freedom of speech, you're a non-starter. Thanks. And thank you for your service to your country.
Do we need more Ron? I'd rather vote for Michael Jesus Archangel. A Republican candidate from Michigan. You didn't see him on any of the televised debates.
I understand how someone could become endeared to a Fred Thompson-type candidate. It's why I loved all those Francis the Mule movies. Phil Harris was always one of my favorite voice actors.
But effective in the internecine results that will be necessary at State, Energy, Education and Justice will require someone not just Machiavellian, but someone good at it.
Name your fella. I'll take Rudy in this knife fight.