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| Tweet Topic Started: May 19 2007, 10:48 PM (262 Views) | |
| Condor | May 19 2007, 10:48 PM Post #1 |
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Subject: Bill Frist on Fred Thompson 09:32 PM - April 30, 2007 Issues: Economy · 2008 Elections · Fred Thompson People are hungry for more information on Fred Thompson. Since I began blogging about Fred over a month ago I have received hundreds of emails from conservative Americans asking for more information. Below is the text from a Fred Thompson commentary on pork barrel spending from the March 26th ABC News Radio program the Fred Thompson Report titled "War Funding Puzzlement:" The text of Fred's commentary: When I read the House's emergency funding bill for the Iraq war. I was surprised to find what looked like 25 billion dollars in pure pork. Since a lot of people who voted for the bill campaigned promising to stop that sort of thing, I was puzzled. I'm puzzled there's $283 million for dairy farmers in an emergency war funding bill. It didn't make any sense at first, but there's also $74 million for peanut farmers. If our soldiers are eating a lot of peanut butter sandwiches, I suppose, they MIGHT need more milk to wash them down with. Hey, I'm trying to keep an open mind. I wonder too why the bill gives $25 million to spinach producers. Our troops should certainly eat their vegetables, but unless it turns out that there's a scientific basis for that Popeye spinach thing, I don't get it. I'm also trying to figure out what $400 million for rural schools has to do with the war -- unless that money produces students smart enough to explain why this bill includes over three hundred thousand dollars for the widows of two ex-House members, and $80 million for low-income rent subsidies. I'd be grateful if anybody could explain the $120 million for the shrimp industry or the $60 million for the salmon fishing business. I don't think there's a shrimp cocktail shortage in Iraq, but I'll check on it. There's a lot in the bill I don't understand, but this sort of makes sense. There's $50 million for repairs to the plant that supplies electrical power to the Capitol -- where congress works. To fund and win the war, congress needs electricity at least to do its job. But honestly, this bill clearly isn't abut funding the war for democracy and freedom in Iraq. It's about buying enough votes with pork to embarrass the administration. Maybe it wouldn't be such a bad thing, after all, if Congress did have it's power cut off. Written by Bill Frist, M.D. |
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| Sibs | May 20 2007, 09:01 AM Post #2 |
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Thank you. Good post. I still think it's too early to make any real decisions, but I do know I've pretty much eliminated two candidates. Don't want McCain and don't want Rudy. |
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| Toothless Dawg | May 20 2007, 10:47 AM Post #3 |
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Its disgusting the way the 'lawmakers' add pork to bills. In essence they are stealing from the American people ... I'll vote for this bill for you BUT you have to give me $300million for my pet project that will gain me votes. This points up the need for 1) line item veto and 2) term limits. Unfortunately, with term limits the politicians will still want full pension. I've always liked Fred Thompson and especially enjoyed his reply when Michael 'I lie for a living' Moore called him out for a debate. It was a video classic ... unfortunately I was unable to save it and now it has disappeared. |
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| bsb006 | May 21 2007, 12:53 AM Post #4 |
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TD, I think Fox has it on their site. I haven't been on their lately - but it was there earlier. Try Hannity's section if it isn't on the main page. This is a good read - been reading Thompson's writings on ABC radio's site - Here is the link to his site. I really hope he runs. |
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| Toothless Dawg | May 21 2007, 08:32 AM Post #5 |
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hahahahaha I loved this quote ...
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| bsb006 | May 23 2007, 10:31 AM Post #6 |
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Fred Thompson on the U.N.
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| Almtnman | May 31 2007, 02:44 PM Post #7 |
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| bsb006 | Jun 1 2007, 03:23 AM Post #8 |
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I just love this sticker!!!! |
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| Toothless Dawg | Jun 4 2007, 08:25 AM Post #9 |
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... a quote from Fred Thompson
I read that Thompson has 'given notice' at Law & Order that he will not be returning. The pieces necessary for his run for the Presidency are all falling in place. Just a thought, the current republicans and administration feel that THEY know what is best for America and that they KNOW what americans want. They say this while they pander to the democrats and ignore 75%-80% of America who want the borders closed and illegal immigrants deported. Wouldn't it be ironic for America to turn out at the voting booth and vote INTO OFFICE a slate of Fred Thompson and Duncan Hunter, both of whom the current front runners or media give no credibility. I believe this slate would compliment each other and give a strong and balanced team to run this country. At 6'7" tall, Mr Thompson would also be quite imposing when dealing with that little midget from Iran.
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| legitlinda | Jun 4 2007, 11:58 AM Post #10 |
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Now that's an exciting ticket! |
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| Culture Warrior | Jun 9 2007, 03:12 AM Post #11 |
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Well if ya like that, you're gonna love this one: ![]() http://thoseshirts.com/imaofred.html |
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| Toothless Dawg | Jun 9 2007, 07:25 AM Post #12 |
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Gotta get one ... or two ...
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