What makes you think FDT doesn't want to run?

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Uh-huh, sure. Thompson is an after-thought and only brought up now because the rest of the republican field is so miserable.

He has an incurable form of cancer, indolent lymphoma .. and although I wish the dude no ill health his ability to run and remain president is questionable.

I like his position on abortion, although I doubt the religious nutcases will.
"Government should stay out of it. No public financing. The ultimate decision must be made by the woman."

Why thank you.

I'm known for my keen insight actually.

Public approval of Congress is rising, poll finds
40 percent approval rating tops that of President Bush
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18027515/
April 9, 2007

Congressional Dems' Approval Hits New High
Tue Apr 17, 2007
MyDD :: Congressional Dems' Approval Hits New High

AP Poll: Congress approval up
April 9, 2007
AP Poll: Congress approval up - Boston.com

Public Approval of Democratic Congress at New High
Daily Kos: State of the Nation

Washington Post-ABC News Poll
Monday, April 16, 2007
Washington Post-ABC News Poll April 16, 2007 (washingtonpost.com)


Pelosi, Reid draw high approval ratings
04/18/2007
The Denver Post - Pelosi, Reid draw high approval ratings

Poll: High Hopes For New Congress
68% Are Optimistic About 110th Congress, But Half Doubt Democrats And Bush http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/...0862.shtmlWill Cooperate

Thompson doesn't like to raise money, and has said so many times. In fact, it was one of the reasons he got out of the Senate. This upcoming campaign will take LOTS of money. He's already way behind in money and I don't think he has his heart in it.

He knows he's disliked by christian conservatives (which actually is a good reason to like him) and I just don't see the fire in him to run.

He has cancer, and I think he just wants to live his life without the rigors of office.

I could be wrong, but looking at him and listening to him, I don't see it. I think he's being pushed more than he actually wants to do it.

I think many liberals are wankers, I know a lot of them and they're wankers. Same goes for the conservatives I know. The latter though are also thick - I'm not attacking all conservatives, just the ones I know well.

I have to explain that when I present that for consideration I have a particular view of a stereotypical representation in my mind. We call them the "inner city latte-drinking chardonnay socialists" (I've included a couple of other statements of stereotype there to flesh out the concept). Of course that idea comes from our troglodyte Right here in Australia.

If I can use what might work as an analogy in the US (don't shoot me down if it's not quite right) but imagine Park Avenue, New York denizens labelling in a highly denigrating fashion the folks in SoHo (as in South of Houston) or perhaps in LA it might be - nah, my analogy won't work in LA, too many flakes in Beverly Hills to compare with Santa Monica (yes I know it's a separate city).

Anyway the power elite in our country, those who occupy the positions of power, privilege and influence, seek to hold onto their power by playing with the minds of the average (the term in use now is "aspirational") voters by ripping into the socially conscious, upwardly mobile, inner-city dwellers who are pretty well off financially without being super-wealthy but who have some regard for others.

I may see if I can pursue these thoughts in another thread to stop this one drifting off.

I remember being told about Kennedy's death. I was 13. To this day I can tell you exactly the circumstances in which I found out. I can describe the room I was in and the clothing worn by the person telling me what had happened. He was wearing a brown tie and tweed jacket. Regardless of everything else about JFK as far as his private life is concerned, he was a much loved president, the west loved him.

Sorry for the threadjack.

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You think you've got problems with your politicians. This is our Foreign Minister getting ready for Parliament.

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I think there is a lot to like about Thompson. I think he's wrong on a lot of his politics, but then again I would, I'm a bleeding-heart liberal. But I believe the man is honest and straight-forward.

However, people who want to be president don't usually take a back seat to other people who want to be president as Thompson did with McCain. I think Thompson just wants to live out his life in peace.

There are a shit-load of challenges waiting for whomever takes the seat from the worst president in American history, and that person will need their heart and soul in the job everyday.

The irony of claiming something is fact because it is in the paper aside, all we know is that people gave money to Fred Thomspons PAC, which employs Fred Thompsons son for consulting. You are claiming that makes Thomspon unclean, while I see nothing unusual.

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Then you aren't too aware.

Can you cite something to back this up? I know many Christians that like this guy. In fact on a few christian message boards, there are many who would love to see him run.

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Lt. Gov Diane Denish on Bill Richardson "The governor, she said, "pinches my neck. He touches my hip, my thigh, sort of the side of my leg."

Focus on the Family founder, James Dobson, appeared to throw cold water on a possible presidential bid by former Senator Fred Thompson. "Everyone knows that he's a conservative and has come out strongly for the things that the pro-family movement stands for", said Dobson of Thompson, "But I don't think he's a Christian, at least that's my impression". Focus on the Family spokesman, Gary Schneeberger stood by Dobson's claim. He said that, while Dobson didn't believe Thompson to be a member of a non-chistian faith, Dobson has never known Thompson to be a committed Christian, someone who talks openly about his faith.
--- US News and World Report, March 28, 2007
Dr. James Dobson disses Fred Thompson.

I've heard of other christian nutcases who have said the same thing, but I don't find documentation of that .. so I'll have to go with "some" christian nutcase leaders don't like him.

Perhaps they just want him to come and kiss their feet/ring/ass before they annoint him.

However, I don't see Thompson as an ass-kisser. Probably another reason why he doesn't have great fondness for politics.

Just in case anyone is interested. It is a cinch that Jeb won't run: Know why???? Daddy doesn't think it is a good Idea. HEH HEH (He just said so on TV)

That’s true, but then again, the Dems aren’t overjoyed with their picks either. We can’t really tell anything until after at least the first debate.

FDR had polio, but it didn’t keep the American public for electing him 4 times.

He may not be the first pick of some on the far right, but most will vote for him over the Democrat’s challenger. Only the far fringe will refuse to vote for him because of what they perceive to be his religious convictions, and they’re about as relevant as the Green party.

Really??? That’s quite surprising. Let’s look at the really stack up.

Poll Date Bush Approval Date Congressional Approval

RCP Average 04/09 - 04/18 35.4% 04/05 - 04/18 36.8%

FOX News 04/17 - 04/18 38% 04/17 - 04/18 35%

USA Today/Gallup 04/13 - 04/15 36% 04/02 - 04/05 33%

ABC News/Wash Post 04/12 - 04/15 35% 04/12 - 04/15 44%

CBS News 04/09 - 04/12 31% 04/09 - 04/12 34%

LA Times/Bloomberg 04/05 - 04/09 36% 04/05 - 04/09 34%

USA Today/Gallup 04/02 - 04/05 38% 04/02 - 04/05 33%

AP-Ipsos 04/02 - 04/04 35% 04/02 - 04/04 40%

Hotline/FD 03/29 - 04/01 35% 03/29 - 04/01 37%

RealClearPolitics - Polls

Do you honestly think an average of +1.4% is far better???

I do apologize for trying to use Rasmussen’s numbers, since their Congressional Approval numbers aren’t directly comparable to their Presidential Approval numbers. I forgot about Real Clear Politics, and Rasmussen was just the first poll that came to mind.

He’s definitely starting at a disadvantage on campaign funds, but he’s certainly doing well for someone who hasn’t spent a penny campaigning yet. He came in first, with more than double the votes, in a recent PA straw poll.

Maybe some on the far far fringe, but I think he’ll do alright without their votes, both of them.

It sounds like he’s taking it fairly seriously.

GOP Presidential Race: Is Fred Thompson for Real? - Kiplinger.com

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I don't think the dems are looking for anybody else. They are unqusetionably far more content with their field than the republicans.

That's true.

True again.

Any poll that has Bush in the mid 40's is questionable in my opinon.

The reality is that Bush is not a popular president and even republicans distanced themselves from him during the election. MCain has tied his wagon to him .. which is one reason his poll numbers have suffered.

No problem

Possible, but if he's so enamored by McCain and he comes out talking like McCain, I think his star may fade like McCain. If he comes out gung-ho on this war, I have no doubt that his star will fade.

Possible, but he doesn't look or sound like a guy whose heart is in it. In some regard, I feel a bit sorry for him. He seems to be pushed in a direction he doesn't really want to go.

Only time will tell