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Topics => The Departed => Topic started by: IronDioPriest on November 01, 2015, 05:08:06 PM

Title: Fred Thompson, 73
Post by: IronDioPriest on November 01, 2015, 05:08:06 PM

I know by today's standards (the real standards) Fred was an establishment Republican to the core. But compared to others at the time, he was a relatively conservative fella, and I liked him. I really wanted him in '08 instead of McCain.

Rest in Peace Fred. Fred Thompson, 73 (http://www.tennessean.com/story/news/politics/2015/11/01/former-us-sen-fred-thompson-dies-73/74752142/)

Title: Re: Fred Thompson, 73
Post by: Alphabet Soup on November 01, 2015, 05:27:19 PM

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I really wanted him in '08 instead of McCain.

So did I. I could never tell for sure if he was acting a part or what but he spoke quite convincingly. And then he dropped out. Despite that I still held him in regard. I always considered him an honorable guy.

RIP Fred.

Title: Re: Fred Thompson, 73
Post by: Glock32 on November 01, 2015, 07:50:38 PM

RIP Fred.  Oddly enough, I just watched The Hunt for Red October last night.  Landed on it while channel surfing.  Fred played the skipper of an aircraft carrier in that movie.

Title: Re: Fred Thompson, 73
Post by: AlanS on November 01, 2015, 08:20:18 PM

Great actor RINO voting record. RIP, Fred.

Title: Re: Fred Thompson, 73
Post by: Libertas on November 02, 2015, 06:53:35 AM

He was a decent guy, he was an Establishment guy bit not a back-stabbing POS one like is all too common today.  He wouldn't be going after Tea Party people like Ted Cruz like Mytch or Johnny do, or using committee chairs as vassals.

RIP Fred. 

Title: Re: Fred Thompson, 73
Post by: Predator Don on November 02, 2015, 12:50:31 PM

I liked Fred. Like most republicans in Tennessee, as the years progressed so did they.