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Offline Gunslinger

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« on: April 30, 2007, 07:58:08 PM »
I like the guy having watched him on TV.  He's charismatic and seems to be the right dose of conservative that the Republican party needs.  What are your thoughts on him?  We've discussed hillary and Obama in depth here and it seems that the republican choices are pretty blah so far.
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Offline lasersailor184

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« Reply #1 on: April 30, 2007, 08:06:25 PM »
I'd vote for him over any libertarian.  But then again, the libertarians don't represent all of my views, while he represents more then any one else.
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« Reply #2 on: April 30, 2007, 08:14:58 PM »
Trophy wife young enough to be his daughter and he has lymphoma.

No chance at all.
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« Reply #3 on: April 30, 2007, 08:18:34 PM »
What Republican has more of a chance of winning?

The "same ole song" isn't going to cut it and I don't see anyone else that's not the same sheet music we've seen the last 20 years.
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« Reply #4 on: April 30, 2007, 08:25:43 PM »
As an actor, I like him. :)
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« Reply #5 on: April 30, 2007, 08:33:25 PM »
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What Republican has more of a chance of winning?

The "same ole song" isn't going to cut it and I don't see anyone else that's not the same sheet music we've seen the last 20 years.
Toad, that sounds like what the Dems have been saying the last few years. Maybe we have reached the end of the "viable candidate" road.

Heck, look how wound up the Dems got about Obama. He's got no track record to speak of but they think he's the party's savior. I don't see it.
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« Reply #6 on: April 30, 2007, 08:49:46 PM »
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Trophy wife young enough to be his daughter and he has lymphoma.

No chance at all.


what kind of Lymphoma?
Not all are created equal

May be a non issue or even help him

Personally I think the country would be FAR better off if it just declared me Emporer for life
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Offline Captain Virgil Hilts

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« Reply #7 on: April 30, 2007, 08:55:13 PM »
Non fatal / non terminal. Responds to treatment, in remission for over a year already.

He's pretty much a stand up guy from here in Tennessee, made his bones as a special prosecutor going after a crooked governor. Actually got into acting because when the movie about bagging the governor was being made, they couldn't find anyone to play him. Was also a top prosecutor for WaterGate from what I remember. Fairly straight conservative. I like the guy, so liberals in general are bound to despise him.
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« Reply #8 on: April 30, 2007, 08:59:47 PM »
I don't have all the details, but it's not something you would want as your campaign slogan.

I like his movies. He's a great actor.
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« Reply #9 on: April 30, 2007, 09:10:24 PM »
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I don't have all the details, but it's not something you would want as your campaign slogan.

I like his movies. He's a great actor.


Yea but there is something about cancer survivors that tugs at peoples heartstrings
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Offline Stang

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« Reply #10 on: April 30, 2007, 09:11:16 PM »
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« Reply #11 on: April 30, 2007, 09:15:55 PM »
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I don't have all the details, but it's not something you would want as your campaign slogan.

I like his movies. He's a great actor.


Hmmm.  Cancer survivor.  Who does that remind me of?  On the democratic side of things?
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« Reply #12 on: April 30, 2007, 09:26:54 PM »
Since modern politics are simply popularity contests among those few registered voters that actually get to the polls and whom the public recognizes; Fred Thompson has much going for him.
- More recognizable than most.
- Carries himself well (actor after all) - would seem "Presidential" and come across well over the boob tube.
- Seems rather competent and intelligent in interviews I've seen him in: puts him above the pack.

On the negative side:
- Not sure if he'd take the job.  I don't get the impression he liked his term in D.C. that much.
- Collecting money for a political campaign is very important, and he would not be able to turn to Democratic Hollyweird to support a Republican run.  

Who would be his running mate?

What his views are, and who all would be financially supporting his run would be an issue I'd look at.

But, overall, I don't see much leadership among those that run for office these days.  Guess I'm another disillusioned voter.
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Offline Mr No Name

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« Reply #13 on: April 30, 2007, 09:42:16 PM »
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What Republican has more of a chance of winning?


Toad,

HONESTLY... George Bush (Either of them) May call themselves republicans but they are not...

Sadly in 2000, a LOT of really good people were trashed in the Republican primaries in order to drive this guy in.  I believe you are right that because of him using the name Republican, none of them stand a real chance.  

However, there is a LONG way until the 2008 General Election (18 Months) You can never say ANYTHING is a certainty.

As for Fred Thompson, I dont know where he stands on many issues... Wait and see, I suppose.
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« Reply #14 on: April 30, 2007, 09:47:37 PM »
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Non fatal / non terminal. Responds to treatment, in remission for over a year already.

He's pretty much a stand up guy from here in Tennessee, made his bones as a special prosecutor going after a crooked governor. Actually got into acting because when the movie about bagging the governor was being made, they couldn't find anyone to play him. Was also a top prosecutor for WaterGate from what I remember. Fairly straight conservative. I like the guy, so liberals in general are bound to despise him.


Thompson was Minority Council for the Republicans on the Irvin Committee during Watergate.  It was he who asked the question of Alexander Butterfield, that blew things open

"Do you know of any listening devices in the oval office."

Seems like thats what I remember if the old memory hasn't failed me completely.

That and he gave Clint a hard time in the movie "In the line of Fire"  :)
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