Infinite MonkeysThe guys at PowerLine report that Fred Thompson is poised to give the go-ahead for fundraising for a presidential bid.
I'm more impressed with Fred than H.L. Monkey -- because he at least expresses himself plainly. And he would certainly add .... what's the word.....oh, yes....GRAVITAS to the debates. Whether he'd make a good president is a very open question, but he should make a good debater. And as a candidate he'd sit well to the right of Rudy, force Romney to be sharper intellectually, and probably accelerate the John McCain fade/flame-out.
Besides, I just like the name "Fred." Delightfully old-school.
Posted by Dr. Zaius at May 29, 2007 01:04 PMI wish I could agree with Thompson's policies, because I certainly like his personality, and I think he has exactly the sense of public persona and theatricality required to win. But I don't, so I'm sticking with my principled but less-than-charismatic Dr. No.
Thinking about the 2008 race DOES bring to mind a classic Fred Thompson quote, though:
"This business will get out of control. It will get out of control and we'll be lucky to live through it."
Posted by: Monkey RobbL at May 29, 2007 03:03 PMSo, we have proof that Fred can handle the Russians.
Go Fred GO!
Posted by: Dr. Zaius at May 29, 2007 04:00 PMAnd, who's this mysterious "Dr. No." Give a newbie a break and ID the dude.
Posted by: Dr. Zaius at May 29, 2007 05:00 PMOoh, I likes the softballs:
Dr. No is U.S. Representative Ron Paul, so named for his habit of voting "No" on any legislation, regardless of sponsor, that goes beyond the limited role authorized to Congress in the constitution.
More links on Paul here, here and here.
Posted by: Monkey RobbL at May 29, 2007 05:34 PM