Comments on: THE FRED SURGE http://rightwingnuthouse.com/archives/2007/09/11/the-fred-surge/ Politics served up with a smile... And a stilletto. Mon, 18 May 2026 23:24:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: edward cropper http://rightwingnuthouse.com/archives/2007/09/11/the-fred-surge/comment-page-1/#comment-918054 edward cropper Fri, 14 Sep 2007 02:48:46 +0000 http://rightwingnuthouse.com/archives/2007/09/11/the-fred-surge/#comment-918054 There are too many Thompson supporters who are more wishful thinkers than realists. They are those voters who are always looking for a messiah and get sucked in by the candidate who plays the best fiddle. The myth that there are untold conservatives just waiting in the wings to spring into action on election day for Fred Thompson is just that a myth. The large majority of voters are not involved in the political process until the last minute when they walk into the polling booth, close their eyes and stab at the ballot. Usually voting for the lesser of two evils. For the masses it will depend on which candidate has accomplished the best snow job and tickled the most itching ear. It will have nothing to do with ideology, it will have everything to do with laziness and self concern. There are too many Thompson supporters who are more wishful thinkers than realists.
They are those voters who are always looking for a messiah and get sucked in by the candidate who plays the best fiddle.
The myth that there are untold conservatives just waiting in the wings to spring into action on election day for Fred Thompson is just that a myth.
The large majority of voters are not involved in the political process until the last minute when they walk into the polling booth, close their eyes and stab at the ballot. Usually voting for the lesser of two evils.
For the masses it will depend on which candidate has accomplished the best snow job and tickled the most itching ear.
It will have nothing to do with ideology, it will have everything to do with laziness and self concern.

]]> By: Transplanted Lawyer http://rightwingnuthouse.com/archives/2007/09/11/the-fred-surge/comment-page-1/#comment-915017 Transplanted Lawyer Wed, 12 Sep 2007 23:42:34 +0000 http://rightwingnuthouse.com/archives/2007/09/11/the-fred-surge/#comment-915017 As I see it, Thompson's surge is coming largely at Romney's expense, not Rudy's. Giuliani's numbers have remained stable for the past several weeks despite Thompson's antics. Right Said Fred is absorbing a lot of the "none of the above" discontent and, by running a campaign that is largely content-free so far, he is trying hard to keep on wearing the mantle of All Things to All Republicans. Some of the commenters above are unabashed in their love for his perceived conservatism; whether that perception will survive the real analysis of the primary election remains to be seen. As I see it, Thompson’s surge is coming largely at Romney’s expense, not Rudy’s. Giuliani’s numbers have remained stable for the past several weeks despite Thompson’s antics. Right Said Fred is absorbing a lot of the “none of the above” discontent and, by running a campaign that is largely content-free so far, he is trying hard to keep on wearing the mantle of All Things to All Republicans. Some of the commenters above are unabashed in their love for his perceived conservatism; whether that perception will survive the real analysis of the primary election remains to be seen.

]]> By: Transplanted Lawyer http://rightwingnuthouse.com/archives/2007/09/11/the-fred-surge/comment-page-1/#comment-915014 Transplanted Lawyer Wed, 12 Sep 2007 23:41:53 +0000 http://rightwingnuthouse.com/archives/2007/09/11/the-fred-surge/#comment-915014 As I see it, <a href="http://www.ovaloffice2008.com/2007/09/bizarre-gop-polling-numbers.html" rel="nofollow">Thompson's surge is coming largely at Romney's expense, not Rudy's</a>. Giuliani's numbers have remained stable for the past several weeks despite Thompson's antics. Right Said Fred is absorbing a lot of the "none of the above" discontent and, by running a campaign that is largely content-free so far, he is trying hard to keep on wearing the mantle of All Things to All Republicans. Some of the commenters above are unabashed in their love for his perceived conservatism; whether that perception will survive the real analysis of the primary election remains to be seen. As I see it, Thompson’s surge is coming largely at Romney’s expense, not Rudy’s. Giuliani’s numbers have remained stable for the past several weeks despite Thompson’s antics. Right Said Fred is absorbing a lot of the “none of the above” discontent and, by running a campaign that is largely content-free so far, he is trying hard to keep on wearing the mantle of All Things to All Republicans. Some of the commenters above are unabashed in their love for his perceived conservatism; whether that perception will survive the real analysis of the primary election remains to be seen.

]]> By: ajmontana http://rightwingnuthouse.com/archives/2007/09/11/the-fred-surge/comment-page-1/#comment-913750 ajmontana Wed, 12 Sep 2007 10:31:08 +0000 http://rightwingnuthouse.com/archives/2007/09/11/the-fred-surge/#comment-913750 I dont know how anyone can make a decision on what they have seen so far. We need more and they better get with it soon, its time to seperate the men from the boys, get serious and show us what ya got. I dont know how anyone can make a decision on what they have seen so far. We need more and they better get with it soon, its time to seperate the men from the boys, get serious and show us what ya got.

]]> By: arch http://rightwingnuthouse.com/archives/2007/09/11/the-fred-surge/comment-page-1/#comment-913590 arch Wed, 12 Sep 2007 08:38:52 +0000 http://rightwingnuthouse.com/archives/2007/09/11/the-fred-surge/#comment-913590 Fred Thompson has face recognition. He used it in Tennessee and he will use it again. Half the republican base could not recognize Ron Paul if he were wearing a name tag. They are tired of John McCain and trust neither Romney nor Giuliani. Fred Thompson has an image as an adult. He was a lawyer working on Watergate. He was the mayor on TV. He was the Admiral in The Hunt for Red October. You cannot buy that. Thompson is tough on terrorism, immigration, crime, has flipped on abortion and supports gun ownership. Most importantly, he is a fiscal conservative. He is the absolute opposite of Hillary Clinton. If he can keep his wife out of his campaign, he will beat Hillary and sweep in with a conservative House. Fred Thompson has face recognition. He used it in Tennessee and he will use it again. Half the republican base could not recognize Ron Paul if he were wearing a name tag. They are tired of John McCain and trust neither Romney nor Giuliani.

Fred Thompson has an image as an adult. He was a lawyer working on Watergate. He was the mayor on TV. He was the Admiral in The Hunt for Red October. You cannot buy that.

Thompson is tough on terrorism, immigration, crime, has flipped on abortion and supports gun ownership. Most importantly, he is a fiscal conservative. He is the absolute opposite of Hillary Clinton. If he can keep his wife out of his campaign, he will beat Hillary and sweep in with a conservative House.

]]> By: Jay http://rightwingnuthouse.com/archives/2007/09/11/the-fred-surge/comment-page-1/#comment-912235 Jay Tue, 11 Sep 2007 19:08:45 +0000 http://rightwingnuthouse.com/archives/2007/09/11/the-fred-surge/#comment-912235 Actually, Newt is in Fred's corner. He said he would only run if Fred didn't. Actually, Newt is in Fred’s corner. He said he would only run if Fred didn’t.

]]> By: Chip http://rightwingnuthouse.com/archives/2007/09/11/the-fred-surge/comment-page-1/#comment-912194 Chip Tue, 11 Sep 2007 18:41:13 +0000 http://rightwingnuthouse.com/archives/2007/09/11/the-fred-surge/#comment-912194 #5 So many small-minded stereotypes, so little time. Someone who purports to speak for "the people" should probably be spending a lot less time soaking up the effluent from AAR and other "progressive" propaganda mills, of course unless you're only intending to speak for the small minority of moonbats who've been hoodwinked into believing the purveyors of this contemptuous and dreadfully pessimistic perspective on America have your best interests at heart and actually care about speaking the truth. Based on the <a href="http://www.goleft.tv/viewer.asp?c=1&v=254" rel="nofollow">mind-numbingly sophomoric attacks</a> on Thompson's character which are appearing with increasing frequency in some of the more dank corners of the liberal blogosphere. I truly pity those who derive truth, meaning, purpose and/or self-worth from the shallow and self-aggrandizing "reporting" of such blatantly manipulative and dishonest people. #5

So many small-minded stereotypes, so little time.

Someone who purports to speak for “the people” should probably be spending a lot less time soaking up the effluent from AAR and other “progressive” propaganda mills, of course unless you’re only intending to speak for the small minority of moonbats who’ve been hoodwinked into believing the purveyors of this contemptuous and dreadfully pessimistic perspective on America have your best interests at heart and actually care about speaking the truth.

Based on the mind-numbingly sophomoric attacks on Thompson’s character which are appearing with increasing frequency in some of the more dank corners of the liberal blogosphere. I truly pity those who derive truth, meaning, purpose and/or self-worth from the shallow and self-aggrandizing “reporting” of such blatantly manipulative and dishonest people.

]]> By: JOHN JAMES TERRY http://rightwingnuthouse.com/archives/2007/09/11/the-fred-surge/comment-page-1/#comment-912099 JOHN JAMES TERRY Tue, 11 Sep 2007 17:23:54 +0000 http://rightwingnuthouse.com/archives/2007/09/11/the-fred-surge/#comment-912099 Do you want to know why RUDY THE GREAT IS TUMBLING??? 1. He''s a liar. Just ask the families of the 9/11 first responders who gave their lives how they feel about RUDY and his top media man DuHanne claiming for himself and calling RUDY "THE HERO OF 9/11!" 2. He''s a cheat, ask his current and ex-wives! 3. He beleives taxpayers should pay for abortions to support the antics of himself and the head of his "Southern Strategy" and #1 VP choice Sen. David Vitter: http://blog.nola.com/times-picayune/2007/09/new_orleans_prostitute_tied_to.html Do you want to know why RUDY THE GREAT IS TUMBLING???

1. He’’s a liar. Just ask the families of the 9/11 first responders who gave their lives how they feel about RUDY and his top media man DuHanne claiming for himself and calling RUDY “THE HERO OF 9/11!”

2. He’’s a cheat, ask his current and ex-wives!

3. He beleives taxpayers should pay for abortions to support the antics of himself and the head of his “Southern Strategy” and #1 VP choice Sen. David Vitter:

http://blog.nola.com/times-picayune/2007/09/new_orleans_prostitute_tied_to.html

]]> By: clarice http://rightwingnuthouse.com/archives/2007/09/11/the-fred-surge/comment-page-1/#comment-912005 clarice Tue, 11 Sep 2007 16:05:12 +0000 http://rightwingnuthouse.com/archives/2007/09/11/the-fred-surge/#comment-912005 Roger L. Simon notices this, too. " September 10, 2007 Hillary and the mother's milk I wonder if the fresh-faced Hillary Rodham, Wellesley student, the NYT has been hyping of late had any idea of the ugly muck she would have to wade through for the rest of her life in pursuit of the power and the glory. Money, as the cliche goes, is the mother's milk of politics. That's been true all our lives. McCain -Feingold solved nothing. One of things about the Thompson campaign is that he has been doing well without a lot of money (ahead in today's Rasmussen). If that keeps up, maybe he will prove that you can run without such a ton of cash.... of course, he's an actor and all but... with the current insatiable media, almost anyone credible gets a huge amount of attention. Maybe the ability to buy endless ads doesn't amount to so much anymore. People tune them out. I know I do[]." http://www.rogerlsimon.com/mt-archives/2007/09/hillary_and_the.php Hillary was warned months ago that the Hsu money was funny money but she kept it anyway--despite dirty campaign money being her Achilles' heel--because she was playing by the old book:Raise the most money, try to win in the early primaries, make it look like your campaign is the invincible juggernaut. With the revolt of the states, Iowa and New Hampshire and the old Juggernaut strategy is also of limited effect. Roger L. Simon notices this, too.
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September 10, 2007
Hillary and the mother’s milk
I wonder if the fresh-faced Hillary Rodham, Wellesley student, the NYT has been hyping of late had any idea of the ugly muck she would have to wade through for the rest of her life in pursuit of the power and the glory. Money, as the cliche goes, is the mother’s milk of politics. That’s been true all our lives. McCain -Feingold solved nothing. One of things about the Thompson campaign is that he has been doing well without a lot of money (ahead in today’s Rasmussen). If that keeps up, maybe he will prove that you can run without such a ton of cash…. of course, he’s an actor and all but… with the current insatiable media, almost anyone credible gets a huge amount of attention. Maybe the ability to buy endless ads doesn’t amount to so much anymore. People tune them out. I know I do[].”

http://www.rogerlsimon.com/mt-archives/2007/09/hillary_and_the.php

Hillary was warned months ago that the Hsu money was funny money but she kept it anyway–despite dirty campaign money being her Achilles’ heel–because she was playing by the old book:Raise the most money, try to win in the early primaries, make it look like your campaign is the invincible juggernaut. With the revolt of the states, Iowa and New Hampshire and the old Juggernaut strategy is also of limited effect.

]]> By: tHePeOPle http://rightwingnuthouse.com/archives/2007/09/11/the-fred-surge/comment-page-1/#comment-911929 tHePeOPle Tue, 11 Sep 2007 15:01:58 +0000 http://rightwingnuthouse.com/archives/2007/09/11/the-fred-surge/#comment-911929 Giuliani can't win. He uses the same lame fear mongering crap over and over again and he's been slapped down and exposed so much that people don't buy into his lies anymore. Mitt Romney? If there is one thing I'm sure of, it's that this country will NEVER elect a mormon as president. Most base evangelicals would rather stay home than cast their vote for a Mormon. Those guys are like Christianities answer to Scientology. Fred Thompson? He's probably got a shot, but not because he's so great. According to my research, he'd make a crappy president. HOWEVER, his wife is smokin' hot. That will make a big difference. The only guy I've seen from the republicans that I'd vote for is probably Ron Paul. He's the only republican who's actually a true republican conservative. This is probably why most republicans are scared of his words. Plus, he's very intelligent and speaks the truth, not to mention he's a F'ing doctor. Most of the republican field are just US-lapel-flag wearing monkeys trying to get elected based on fear alone. Giuliani can’t win. He uses the same lame fear mongering crap over and over again and he’s been slapped down and exposed so much that people don’t buy into his lies anymore.

Mitt Romney? If there is one thing I’m sure of, it’s that this country will NEVER elect a mormon as president. Most base evangelicals would rather stay home than cast their vote for a Mormon. Those guys are like Christianities answer to Scientology.

Fred Thompson? He’s probably got a shot, but not because he’s so great. According to my research, he’d make a crappy president. HOWEVER, his wife is smokin’ hot. That will make a big difference.

The only guy I’ve seen from the republicans that I’d vote for is probably Ron Paul. He’s the only republican who’s actually a true republican conservative. This is probably why most republicans are scared of his words. Plus, he’s very intelligent and speaks the truth, not to mention he’s a F’ing doctor.

Most of the republican field are just US-lapel-flag wearing monkeys trying to get elected based on fear alone.

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