This is a good article by Melanie Morgan on WorldNetDaily about some of the reasons for Fred Thompson's continuing success.
"Can you see it? Can you feel it? The excitement over Fred Thompson's potential candidacy for president is capturing the imagination of conservatives across the nation. The "Run Fred Run" phenomenon is important to talk about not because of Thompson himself, but more because of what it says concerning the mood of this nation and the public's frustration with a lack of leadership in both the conservative movement and the Republican Party. The allure of a Thompson for President campaign is even evident among some Reagan Democrats who are weighing in on the blogs – and feeling the heat from their liberal colleagues for even considering the notion of crossing party lines. Unlike the current crop of declared Republican and Democrat candidates, who have spent years plotting and scheming about how they could win their way to the White House, Fred Thompson is truly being drafted to run by people who are sick of abandoned principles and lack of a moral center. When moments like this occur, occupants of the political and media establishment seem to shudder with convulsions. It ain't pretty, but it isn't surprising."
The rest of this article can be read here.
Friday, June 15, 2007
Thursday, June 14, 2007
Happy 232nd Birthday to the Army!
Congratulations to the United States Army on 232 years of defending freedom at home and abroad! The Revolutionary War, War of 1812, The Mexican War, the Civil War, the Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam, the Gulf War, Afghanistan, Iraq, and the continuing global War on Terror provide example after example of the courage and fortitude of the U.S. Army in protecting our nation from any and all who threaten our liberty. Every American owes a tremendous debt of gratitude to those who put their lives on the line to defend America. To every American Army veteran-- you have my sincere thanks and deep respect. Thank you for making the Army the strongest, most elite military force in the world today. Thank you for your willingness to defend America and freedom with your lives. To the families and friends of those who have died in the line of duty--- I have great respect for your loved one's willingness to make the ultimate sacrifice for our nation.
I ask that every reader take a moment to remember that "freedom is not free" and to say a prayer for those men and women who are paying the price for all of us. May God bless and protect the Soldiers of the U.S. Army. (And every branch of the Armed Forces, all of whom also play a courageous and important role in the defence of freedom.)
Here is the link to the Army's official 232nd birthday website.
I ask that every reader take a moment to remember that "freedom is not free" and to say a prayer for those men and women who are paying the price for all of us. May God bless and protect the Soldiers of the U.S. Army. (And every branch of the Armed Forces, all of whom also play a courageous and important role in the defence of freedom.)
Here is the link to the Army's official 232nd birthday website.
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Leaders in the War on Terror
I was recently impressed by this quote from Tony Blair about the fight against Islamic extremism---
"It is said that by removing Saddam or the Taliban---regimes that were authoritarian but also kept a form of order---the plight of Iraqis and Afghans has worsened and terrorism has been allowed to grow. This is a seductive but dangerous argument. Work out what it really means. It means that because these reactionary and evil forces will fight hard, through terrorism, to prevent those countries and their people getting on their feet after the dictatorships are removed, we should leave the people under the dictatorship. It means our will to fight for what we believe in is measured by our enemy s will to fight us, but in inverse proportion. That is not a basis on which you ever win anything... The truth is that the conflict in Iraq has mutated into something directly fuelled by the same elements that confront us everywhere. Yet a large, probably the larger, part of Western opinion would prefer us to withdraw. That is the extraordinary dulling of our senses that the terrorism has achieved... There is no alternative to fighting this menace wherever it rears its head. There are no demands that are remotely negotiable. It has to be beaten. Period." (Thanks to the Patriot Post's 07-24 Brief)
I have always had a lot of respect for Prime Minister Blair and his stance on the War on Terror, and this shows once again how well he understands the real threat that we face. America has been very blessed to have such an ally in this war. In a time when many would rather appease terrorists, Blair, like Sir Winston Churchill before him, recognizes that the only way to defeat evil and preserve freedom is to fight. Blair has faced this task with great courage-- especially considering the stiff opposition that he has faced at home. While I may disagree with many of his social positions, I think that Tony Blair deserves a place among the great prime ministers of of Britain. I can only pray that his successor will be as staunch as he was.
This brings me back to America and the decision that we face in 2008: who will replace George Bush as commander-in-chief? Who will we entrust with leadership in regards to national security? One thing is certain-- it must be someone who has both the will and the courage to continue the battle against Islamic extremism, whether fighting it in Iraq or here in American (through border security). As I look at the field of Republican primary contenders, I see only one man whom I would want to trust to fulfill this role. Everything that I have so far read and heard about Senator Fred Thompson leads me to see him as a man who has what it takes to lead in the national defence of America. He knows the importance of, and will continue, the fight against terrorism in Iraq. He understands the great dangers posed by Iran, and is willing, as he said on FOX's Hannity & Colmes recently, to use a preemptive strike to prevent them from becoming a danger to America. He understands the dangers to freedom caused by dictatorships like those in Venezuela and Zimbabwe. Last, but certainly not least, he understands the vital importance of border security to national security.
As the race for the nominations heats up, I hope that all Republican voters will think seriously about who they want to lead in protecting America, and I urge them to support Fred Thompson for the nomination-- he is the leader that America and American security needs. Please go to Fred's official site to sign up and donate to the campaign and to The Fred Thompson Report to research his opions.
"It is said that by removing Saddam or the Taliban---regimes that were authoritarian but also kept a form of order---the plight of Iraqis and Afghans has worsened and terrorism has been allowed to grow. This is a seductive but dangerous argument. Work out what it really means. It means that because these reactionary and evil forces will fight hard, through terrorism, to prevent those countries and their people getting on their feet after the dictatorships are removed, we should leave the people under the dictatorship. It means our will to fight for what we believe in is measured by our enemy s will to fight us, but in inverse proportion. That is not a basis on which you ever win anything... The truth is that the conflict in Iraq has mutated into something directly fuelled by the same elements that confront us everywhere. Yet a large, probably the larger, part of Western opinion would prefer us to withdraw. That is the extraordinary dulling of our senses that the terrorism has achieved... There is no alternative to fighting this menace wherever it rears its head. There are no demands that are remotely negotiable. It has to be beaten. Period." (Thanks to the Patriot Post's 07-24 Brief)
I have always had a lot of respect for Prime Minister Blair and his stance on the War on Terror, and this shows once again how well he understands the real threat that we face. America has been very blessed to have such an ally in this war. In a time when many would rather appease terrorists, Blair, like Sir Winston Churchill before him, recognizes that the only way to defeat evil and preserve freedom is to fight. Blair has faced this task with great courage-- especially considering the stiff opposition that he has faced at home. While I may disagree with many of his social positions, I think that Tony Blair deserves a place among the great prime ministers of of Britain. I can only pray that his successor will be as staunch as he was.
This brings me back to America and the decision that we face in 2008: who will replace George Bush as commander-in-chief? Who will we entrust with leadership in regards to national security? One thing is certain-- it must be someone who has both the will and the courage to continue the battle against Islamic extremism, whether fighting it in Iraq or here in American (through border security). As I look at the field of Republican primary contenders, I see only one man whom I would want to trust to fulfill this role. Everything that I have so far read and heard about Senator Fred Thompson leads me to see him as a man who has what it takes to lead in the national defence of America. He knows the importance of, and will continue, the fight against terrorism in Iraq. He understands the great dangers posed by Iran, and is willing, as he said on FOX's Hannity & Colmes recently, to use a preemptive strike to prevent them from becoming a danger to America. He understands the dangers to freedom caused by dictatorships like those in Venezuela and Zimbabwe. Last, but certainly not least, he understands the vital importance of border security to national security.
As the race for the nominations heats up, I hope that all Republican voters will think seriously about who they want to lead in protecting America, and I urge them to support Fred Thompson for the nomination-- he is the leader that America and American security needs. Please go to Fred's official site to sign up and donate to the campaign and to The Fred Thompson Report to research his opions.
Congratulation To Fred Thompson
Congratulations to Fred Thompson and all his campaign staff for a great showing in this week's Rasmussen poll! The poll shows Fred in a first-place tie with Rudy Giuliani at 24%, and indicates that he is viewed favorably by 59% of likely Republican primary voters. Fred has gained six points on Rudy since last week. Showings like this, before he has even officially announced, should dispel the doubts of any uncertain Republicans about whether or not Thompson is a "winnable" candidate. Even if all Senator Thompson does is maintain his current momentum until he announces, his official announcement in early July will certainly push him over the top. If this latest Rasmussen poll is any indication, however, I think we may see him at number one even before then. If you haven't yet, please go to Fred's official website to sign up as a Friend of Fred, and please consider donating to his campaign-- fundraising will be a big part of maintaining this momentum. Those of us who want a true conservative and a real leader in the White House must not let fundraising become Senator Thompson's Achilles' heel.
Also, my sincere thanks to the editor of Maine for Fred Thompson for posting some of my commentary on Fred Thompson on his site. The cooperation and hard work of a considerable part of the conservative blogosphere has played a big role in promoting Senator Thompson's campaign, and it is an honor and privilege to me to be able to participate.
Also, my sincere thanks to the editor of Maine for Fred Thompson for posting some of my commentary on Fred Thompson on his site. The cooperation and hard work of a considerable part of the conservative blogosphere has played a big role in promoting Senator Thompson's campaign, and it is an honor and privilege to me to be able to participate.
Saturday, June 9, 2007
Courage in a New War
As the war to preserve freedom and defeat terrorism continues to rage around the globe, I want to dedicate this post to honoring and remembering the courage and sacrifice of the American Soldier. This week we commemorated the 63rd anniversary of the D-day landings in Normandy during World War II. Today we are once again a war-weary nation engaged in a life-or-death struggle with an evil enemy, and today the American military still fights on with the same patriotism and even greater bravery than it did more that six decades ago. I say "even greater bravery" for several reasons, but before I enumerate them, let me just say that I fully recognize and honor the heroism of those who fought to preserve the world from tyranny during World War II. My grandfather was a veteran of the Pacific theater, and I have great respect for the sacrifices that he and thousands of others made so that we can live free.
The war that we are fighting today is not the same kind of war, however. Success is not measured in miles of territory gained or in enemy tanks and planes destroyed. The enemy is not a clearly defined force with recognizable uniforms or emblems. The struggle does not have a clear-cut goal at its end. And worst and most shamefully of all, the mission and the men are not fully supported at home. In this war, success is measured as terrorists are eliminated one man or one cell at a time, even as new ones seem to spring up to replace them. In this war, the enemy could be an innocent-looking woman in a market, a "delivery driver" at a checkpoint, or an unseen IED-- all the work of suicidal maniacs who spurn all rules of warfare and who are intent on destroying freedom and the West. In this war, there is no Berlin or Tokyo to capture-- it will instead be a long fight against evil fanatics who will die as "martyrs" rather than surrender. In this war, the mission, and therefore those who perform it, are subjected to pessimistic sentiments, defeatist reporting, and, at the worst, vitriolic attacks from the majority of the drive-by media and a large number of elected leaders and other public figures. I think that this war is one which calls forth even greater endurance and courage from the men and women who serve our country in uniform. May we never forget, and may we always honor this sacrifice.
Please take the time to say a prayer for the success and safety of our soldiers, airmen, and sailors; and please let them know of your support and gratitude.
The war that we are fighting today is not the same kind of war, however. Success is not measured in miles of territory gained or in enemy tanks and planes destroyed. The enemy is not a clearly defined force with recognizable uniforms or emblems. The struggle does not have a clear-cut goal at its end. And worst and most shamefully of all, the mission and the men are not fully supported at home. In this war, success is measured as terrorists are eliminated one man or one cell at a time, even as new ones seem to spring up to replace them. In this war, the enemy could be an innocent-looking woman in a market, a "delivery driver" at a checkpoint, or an unseen IED-- all the work of suicidal maniacs who spurn all rules of warfare and who are intent on destroying freedom and the West. In this war, there is no Berlin or Tokyo to capture-- it will instead be a long fight against evil fanatics who will die as "martyrs" rather than surrender. In this war, the mission, and therefore those who perform it, are subjected to pessimistic sentiments, defeatist reporting, and, at the worst, vitriolic attacks from the majority of the drive-by media and a large number of elected leaders and other public figures. I think that this war is one which calls forth even greater endurance and courage from the men and women who serve our country in uniform. May we never forget, and may we always honor this sacrifice.
Please take the time to say a prayer for the success and safety of our soldiers, airmen, and sailors; and please let them know of your support and gratitude.
Fred Thompson and the Republican Primary
As Conservatives sit back and take a deep breath following the battle over the Senate/White House Immigration Reform Act, I'd like to ask you, if you aren't already, to spend a few minutes contemplating the primaries and Presidential election coming up next year. After all, this latest misguided attempt at immigration reform can be laid in part at the feet of the man who currently occupies the Oval Office. The man (or woman) who we put in that office next November will have a large part in determining the course that our nation takes in dealing with criminal immigration. Not to mention the myriad other important issues that face our country: the global War on Terror, Iraq, taxes and the economy, international diplomacy (Russia, China) and possible warfare (Iran, N. Korea), Supreme Court appointments, moral issues like abortion and gay "rights"-- the list could go on and on. Do you want a socialist like Hillary dealing with these issues? A lukewarm Republican like McCain? Or do you want a real Conservative? Now, I realize that it is very early in the race, but both parties have already have had three of ten scheduled primary debates, and it is time that voters start taking a serious look at the current field of candidates if they have not already.
I understand that many voters would rather take a wait-and-see approach to the primaries, trying to see which candidates can maintain their poll numbers and fundraising, but I would ask that you not do this. First, who says that the "crowd" six months down the road will be going in the right direction? I would much rather play a role in directing, by early and active involvement, the rest of the "crowd." Second, I want Republican voters to strongly consider throwing their support behind a certain candidate for the nomination. I believe that Senator Fred Thompson is the candidate who will be the best leader for our nation while we face the great issues of our time. Senator Thompson will be announcing his candidacy in early July, and is currently in the exploratory committee stage. Now, you may think, "What! You want me to support someone who hasn't even announced yet?" That's right! First of all, I'm not asking you to support some third-tier, maybe-he'll-announce-in-a-few-months candidate. Fred Thompson is almost guaranteed to announce on or around July 4th, and despite the fact that he is not an official candidate, he is running in third place or better in many poles! Second, Fred is a candidate who merits the support of the conservative base. He is a strong, consistent conservative who believes in the values foundational to America. I want you, the Republican who truly cares about the future of America, to support Fred Thompson for the Republican nomination for President of the United States.
Don't take my word for it! I am not able to fully document Fred Thompson in this blog, but I will give a list of websites and blogs to allow you research him and his views. The most important of these is
the exploratory committee website. PLEASE go here to sign up as a friend of Fred, donate, and tell others about his candidacy.
These sites are contain large amounts of information about about Senator Thompson:
Maine for Fred Thompson -- informative, regularly updated Maine site. Includes voting record as well as an extensive blogroll.
Fred Thompson News -- Up-to-date news and articles on Fred's campaign.
The Fred Thompson Report -- Has archives of the transcripts of Fred's ABC radio commentaries.
I will also be regularly posting either my own thoughts or links to other articles that deal with Senator Thompson and his campaign.
I understand that many voters would rather take a wait-and-see approach to the primaries, trying to see which candidates can maintain their poll numbers and fundraising, but I would ask that you not do this. First, who says that the "crowd" six months down the road will be going in the right direction? I would much rather play a role in directing, by early and active involvement, the rest of the "crowd." Second, I want Republican voters to strongly consider throwing their support behind a certain candidate for the nomination. I believe that Senator Fred Thompson is the candidate who will be the best leader for our nation while we face the great issues of our time. Senator Thompson will be announcing his candidacy in early July, and is currently in the exploratory committee stage. Now, you may think, "What! You want me to support someone who hasn't even announced yet?" That's right! First of all, I'm not asking you to support some third-tier, maybe-he'll-announce-in-a-few-months candidate. Fred Thompson is almost guaranteed to announce on or around July 4th, and despite the fact that he is not an official candidate, he is running in third place or better in many poles! Second, Fred is a candidate who merits the support of the conservative base. He is a strong, consistent conservative who believes in the values foundational to America. I want you, the Republican who truly cares about the future of America, to support Fred Thompson for the Republican nomination for President of the United States.
Don't take my word for it! I am not able to fully document Fred Thompson in this blog, but I will give a list of websites and blogs to allow you research him and his views. The most important of these is
the exploratory committee website. PLEASE go here to sign up as a friend of Fred, donate, and tell others about his candidacy.
These sites are contain large amounts of information about about Senator Thompson:
Maine for Fred Thompson -- informative, regularly updated Maine site. Includes voting record as well as an extensive blogroll.
Fred Thompson News -- Up-to-date news and articles on Fred's campaign.
The Fred Thompson Report -- Has archives of the transcripts of Fred's ABC radio commentaries.
I will also be regularly posting either my own thoughts or links to other articles that deal with Senator Thompson and his campaign.
Illegal Immigration Victory
Congratulations to the thousands of American voters who played a big role on Capitol Hill this past week! America stood up and said NO! to a disconnected Congress and delivered a wake-up call that let our government know that we will not sanction amnesty for criminals! We must remember, however, that while we have won one battle, it is only one battle-- there are others to come, whether it is a resurrection of this bill or some other wimpy reincarnation of it. Americans must remain engaged in this battle-- first, by thanking our leaders for discarding this bill (regardless of how they voted), and second, by formulating and presenting informed ideas for what we would like to see done instead. It is up to us to continue to push for an enforcement-first, pro-American sovereignty approach on Capitol Hill. (My ideas can be found in the previous post, "Illegal Immigration Compromise II.")
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