Fred Thompson Replies to Michael Moore's Debate Challenge
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FirstFreedom
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Then he could have said "I'll debate you later." (in a funny way if he prefers). As it is, if you read between the lines, he's simply chickening out.
Redneckrepairs
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Flash back to when Regan was a candidate there LOL . I havnt decided if i like Thompson or not yet .. but imho so far he is ahead of most of the rest of them .
Playboypenguin
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That is just like saying "he is the prettiest pig at the fair."
That may be true but no matter how much lipstick you put on them they will still kiss like a pig.
The worst part for me is that when I see someone like him, that is obviously acting and INHO playing a part, I always wonder who is writing their lines and pulling their strings.
Umm ... acting isn't what made him famous. He was respected and well known long before he ever took an acting role. Think Watergate counsel and U.S. Senator.
Whether you agree with him on a particular issue or not, he'll tell you straight up where he stands. He doesn't toe dance around issues or look for answers he thinks you want to hear. That in itself is refreshing.
You may attack his stand on issues but to suggest by his current profession that he is somehow phoney is , I believe, misdirected. He's an honorable man and what you see is pretty much what you get.
Whether you agree with him on a particular issue or not, he'll tell you straight up where he stands. He doesn't toe dance around issues or look for answers he thinks you want to hear. That in itself is refreshing.
You may attack his stand on issues but to suggest by his current profession that he is somehow phoney is , I believe, misdirected. He's an honorable man and what you see is pretty much what you get.
Aren't most if not all politicians actors to some extent anyway?
We will never see an unscripted release from any politicain. The stakes are far too high to leave anything to chance. Even if one wanted to "wing it" their PR team would never allow it.
I don't see this as a cop out or chickening out on the part of Fred Thompson. It's a smart move to avoid a debate with an unprincipled, sensationalist hack who really has nothing to loose. Moore can make all of the off base unfounded assertions he wants and not worry about being called for it. If Thompson makes one mistake attempting to counter some off the wall claim all we'll read about for days afterward is how he failed. Moore needs to be marginalized and ignored, and that is what Thompson is attempting to do.
We will never see an unscripted release from any politicain. The stakes are far too high to leave anything to chance. Even if one wanted to "wing it" their PR team would never allow it.
I don't see this as a cop out or chickening out on the part of Fred Thompson. It's a smart move to avoid a debate with an unprincipled, sensationalist hack who really has nothing to loose. Moore can make all of the off base unfounded assertions he wants and not worry about being called for it. If Thompson makes one mistake attempting to counter some off the wall claim all we'll read about for days afterward is how he failed. Moore needs to be marginalized and ignored, and that is what Thompson is attempting to do.
Playboypenguin
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Or will he tell you what you want to hear in a very convincing and professional manner?
Playboypenguin
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So you do not question the motives of a politician that is trying to get your vote unless someone actually points out an active falsehood?
You do not scrutinize their words and actions and look at all possible angles for your own personal benefit?
MarkB said:
+1 there!
Fred Thompson on the issues
- Voted NO on background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
- Voted NO on more penalties for gun & drug violations. (May 1999)
- Voted YES on loosening license & background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
- Voted YES on maintaining current law: guns sold without trigger locks. (Jul 1998)
I don't agree with all of his votes, nor all of his positions, but at least he seems to stand by his principles and articulates his position with (*gasp*) logic.
I have to agree... a debate with moore would have been more like
"when you argue with an idiot... most people just see two idots arguing.....
I actually consider myself one of those liberal... pinkos... but Moore is an embarisment to 'our cause'. Thompson on the other hand looks like a stand up guy, regardless of whether I agree with his politics or not.... the only problem is he's a politician.
"when you argue with an idiot... most people just see two idots arguing.....
I actually consider myself one of those liberal... pinkos... but Moore is an embarisment to 'our cause'. Thompson on the other hand looks like a stand up guy, regardless of whether I agree with his politics or not.... the only problem is he's a politician.
DonR101395
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And there's the rub, for those of you who haven't figured it out. Politicians run for senator, congressman president, not the corner gas station owner.
Edit: It amazes me to see people amazed that only politicians run for office.