In a 2008 revision of the Limbo dance, the dance often mistakenly attributed to Hawaii but having originated on the Island of Trinidad, the New York Times is proving “how low it can go”. Full Article ... Read Full Story
Actress Rosario Dawson greets people on the floor before day three session of the Republican National Convention (RNC) at the Xcel Energy Center on September 3, 2008 in St. Paul, Minnesota. The GOP will nominate U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) as the Republican choice for U.S. President on the last day of the convention. (Photo by Max Whittaker/Getty Images North America) When it comes to the big time names in entertainment, everyone knows the heavy hitters belong to the Dems. But that doesn't... Read Full Story
Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is about Fred Thompson. Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own article! Read Full Story
CNN reports today that Fred Thompson , Republican candidate for President has ended his candidacy. Thompson a former Senator from Tennessee and actor wasn’t able to close the gap on McCain and Romney in South Carolina placing a distant third place in the primary. The general view is, if a “son of the South” can’t compete in South Carolina, he is not a viable candidate. Back to the television studios for you Mr. Thompson. On the bright side for him, the pay is better.
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March 15, 2007, 0:23 p.m.Gandhi’s Way Isn’t the American Way
Collective suicide is no foreign policy.
By Fred Thompson
Editor’s note: Click here to listen to the original radio commentary this transcript is based on.
I feel bad for Nancy Pelosi, AND her neighbors. Anti-war activists from the group Code Pink have been giving her the same treatment the president gets at his Crawford, Texas, ranch. Camping on her San Francisco lawn, they’re demanding she cut off funds to the troops in... Read Full Story
Fred Thompson gave a speech Friday in Hershey PA and Townhall has the transcript . Maybe he can give John McCain some pointers on what to say to win over conservatives and Americans in general. He began the speech pointing out the principles upon which our nation was founded. From these principles we developed a market economy, with the rule of law, a system of trade with other nations, and a strong national defense. From the prosperity, freedom and strength that came from this system we... Read Full Story
This is a great video! Fred Thompson talks for over twelve minutes about what a Barack Obama presidency would mean for America and the world. Unfortunately few Americans will probably have the opportunity to view it. Thompson talks about the danger of the Democrats controlling all three branches of government. Things we will probably see under an Obama presidency include a curtailment of First Amendment rights as the Democrats reinstate the so-called Fairness doctrine. We will also probably... Read Full Story
A Supreme Error — By Fred Thompson
Upon reading the opinion in Boumediene v Bush , one must conclude that the majority knew where they wanted to go and simply had to figure out how to get there. The trip was not a pretty one. How could it be when the justices seemingly wrote a map based on ideas cherry picked from over 400 years of established law and backfilled with justifications to create a new right for alien combatants that Americans themselves do not enjoy? Read Full Story
Like any sane Republican (James Dobson, who backed Huckabee today, is neither fully sane or a true Republican...) would go against the maverick juggernaut that is The Mac.
Thompson never went as hard against McCain as Romney, so he always had a nice window open to jump on board whoever got ... Read Full Story
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Republican candidate for President and hippie ass kicker Fred Thompson announced he was dropping his name from the race yesterday. Immediately after removing himself from consideration, his polls numbers jumped.
“I’m done. I want to concentrate on my next run . . . for a part in Law and Order- Miami Vice Squad.”
Arizona Senator John McCain [...] Read Full Story