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while sitting in for Rush on his show last Thursday.

The "Third Worst Person in the World" and aiming higher.

heard/read anything concerning that. Was it a full endorsement?

Texas Proud and Texas Loud

He mentioned it in the context of his discourse about his contention that many 'Pubs haven't yet picked anybody. He said something like, "If I'm asked that question, I have an answer. Fred Thompson. And I can tell you why, too."

As I recall, he didn't continue along the line of giving us his reasons, but he did say Fred was the man he supported.

The transcript should be on the website.

The "Third Worst Person in the World" and aiming higher.

I URGE EVERYONE TO EMAIL THIS PAGE TO:

ElRushbo@eibnet.com

So that Rush knows how we feel.

On Wednesday, January 2nd.

So, again...I urge everyone to email this page to ElRushbo@eibnet.com

and lose the caps.

But, drawing on my professional experiance in advertising, CAPS are meant to draw attention to something important.

in I/T, writing in CAPS is YELLING and considered quite impolite in online discussions.

And trust me, you aren't that important.

Thompson / Romney

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For the heck of it, what makes you the judge of that?

I am sincerely sorry if I offended you. However, it is a skill that is ingrained with communications.Please note however that the entire post was not capitalized, only "headline" type items that I deemed important. I really am an amiable guy, and not interested in "shouting down people."

That said, let's "agree to disagree" and not get distracted from the original intent of the post.

It is distracting and rude. And eventually the moderators will put a stop to it. So you should stop before they make you.

I already appolgized and explained myself that after 30 plus years of advertising and communications, such things are ingrained...and difficult to get away with; especially after I just got done moments prior to the original piece...putting together a major communications email which needed such caps. But, I gratiously appologized for it. It seems "others" here are intent in piling on.

So, forgive me all; for being human and not being able to "switch modes" so fast. It is nothing to worry about. So, if the moderators want to throw me off for such a small transgression...then there are really big problems in the world.

Again, you who are "throwing stones" are all missing the point and worrying about such silly and small things. The caps were indeed intended to call attention to something else that was more important...the task of emailing Rush. Don't "sweat the small stuff" and worry about the big picture.

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Thompson / Romney

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A billion emails wouldn't change that.

Thompson / Romney

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WORTHY OF US TRYING?

IMHO, I believe we should all try...

your opinion is anything but humble.

Thompson / Romney

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Mike Gamecock DeVine @ The Charlotte Observer
http://thehinzsightreport.com
www.theminorityreportblog.com
www.race42008.com
www.fred08.com

I remember the band, but didn't catch the reference.

Thompson / Romney

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that kept telling eveyone how humble he was while all the time robbing an old man blind!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uriah_Heep_(David_Copperfield)

Mike Gamecock DeVine @ The Charlotte Observer
http://thehinzsightreport.com
www.theminorityreportblog.com
www.race42008.com
www.fred08.com

to catch up on the classics.

Next year (2009). I graduate in Dec. of this year...if I ever get through these final classes.

Thompson / Romney

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read all the classics and it was one of the best things I ever did. They mean more to you after you've lived a bit more. Esp Dickens, Dostoevsky, Tolstoy etc

Mike Gamecock DeVine @ The Charlotte Observer
http://thehinzsightreport.com
www.theminorityreportblog.com
www.race42008.com
www.fred08.com

Well, thank God...people are proud enough of their positions to fight for something they believe in. Sorry that we differ in opinion

while Rush cannot be convinced to dance, he can be influenced to conduct the orchestra.

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Considering where the good doctor's head was, when practicing medicine, is it any wonder that the man has issues?

I agree...and considering David Limbaugh's recent blog (linked below) I think this is what Rush is doing...trying to thread the needle and doing so via a surrogate, his own brother.

http://www.davidlimbaugh.com/

Maybe we'll have a suprise tomorrow, maybe not...

"We're hoping for the best, but we need to prepare for the worst." -Fred D. Thompson

he will take people such as Huck to task for non conservative positions. He will say good things about Fred. What he will not do is make an endorsement during this primary.

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Molon Labe!

His first day back in January 2nd. The day before the Iowa caucus. I think he may just break his own rule, if we email and encourage him to do it, but it is great that Mark endorsed Fred.

Rush is not about to bury his relevancy by endorsing a candidate that is more likely to lose than win.

That he stayed neutral when Bill Clinton was running... he would sure hate to back a loser and "bury his relevancy." Rush's relevancy has nothing to do with picking winners. People don't listen to him because he has powers to predict and control the future. People listen to him because he's right.

I hate to break this to you, but Rush's first priority is not necessarily the advancement of conservatism.

Yea, yea, it's all about raking in the jack. He must be one of those elitist ivy league overeducated fat cat wall street manhattanites you Huck fans are always going on about. Wait till the Huckster gets to the White House... then he'll make them pay.
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Underlying most arguments against the free market is a lack of belief in freedom itself. - Milton Friedman

Of course he is in it for the money, ego, power and pride - the same elements that motivates all of us; not just Ivy leauge elite etc.. The very reason why we devise a political system that dissipates inHisfluence and power acorss a wider spectrum to reduce the impact of those motivations.

He doesn't get hurt when a Democrat wins becuase he knows his influence does not spread to the left side of the aisle, but he would never risk marginalizing his viewpoint by publicly going all out for a primary contestant (even more so one running so far behind).

Of course he is in it for the money, ego, power and pride - the same elements that motivates all of us

It's not all about money, ego, power, and pride. Maybe that's all that motivates you, but it's not all that motivates everybody. It's not at all clear to me that's what motivates Rush, either.

He doesn't get hurt when a Democrat wins becuase he knows his influence does not spread to the left side of the aisle, but he would never risk marginalizing his viewpoint by publicly going all out for a primary contestant

People don't listen to the guy because he has the power to influence the future, or knowledge of the future. He isn't in the prediction business. People listen to him because they agree with viewpoint and because he's entertaining. Those reasons are not affected by endorsing a loser in the primary.
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Underlying most arguments against the free market is a lack of belief in freedom itself. - Milton Friedman

He won't endorse IMO, and I regret that I agree with matchmatic, but his first priority is not to promote conservatism, its himself and the maybe the GOP.

But I still like him.

Jason in NorCal

"his first priority is not to promote conservatism, its himself and the maybe the GOP."

Rush has said many times that he's a conservative before he's a Republican. He would promote himself by promoting conservatism.

The "Third Worst Person in the World" and aiming higher.

and Rush does a great job of that, but his #1 interest and subject of promotion is conservatism. I suspect he's as disgusted with the GOP as many of us are.

I would like to see Rush endorse Fred and I believe he prefers him, but I don't think it will happen. I'd be happy to be wrong.

You may not be interested in war, but war is interested in you.

Pastor Dan, thank you for your helpful suggestions.

This was my first blog post at Red State. I made the assumption that most Red State readers would already be familiar with Fred Thompson's ample qualifications and therefore I focused instead on what I thought might motivate Rush Limbaugh to break his own rule about primary endorsements, i.e., how other candidates might fold and feed McCain's surge.

I also neglected to mention that I believe Fred can win on his own merits without Rush's intervention. But I am more than a little anxious about the premature dismissal of his campaign by Roger Simon, Jill Lawrence, Rich Lowry, Fox News Channel, and the MSM in general. Since Rush is "equal time" to balance the drive-by media, as he rightly claims, I am praying that he will help however he can. I hope your correspondence with David Limbaugh is successful.

Don't know Iowa... Does Rush play well there?

I have one contact in the entire state, and have never set foot any nearer there than Chicago. Rush's website station locator lists nine Iowa stations, covering the whole state. Of those, six list broadcast times that would be live in Central Time.

Jeremiah 17:9.

Did an excellant piece on his blog...

http://www.davidlimbaugh.com/

I thought he might be willing to put in a word. I'm guessing, truthfully, that the idea's already been well debated among them before either heard from here, though I obviously have no way of knowing this. A little positive reinforcement never hurts, though.

Jeremiah 17:9.

Fred wins going away.....

Stare decisis is fo' suckas -- Feddie

You and JforFred are up to something, right? It isn't April 1st....must be something else going on. Hmmmmm.

It is monarchical and aristocratical government only that requires ignorance for its support.
- Thomas Paine, Rights of Man, 1792

Stare decisis is fo' suckas -- Feddie

Jason, I think Hewitt is already diminished by letting his radio broadcast and blog become a virtual spin room for the Romney campaign. In my opinion, Hugh has rendered the second best radio talk show in America unlistenable. On the day that Romney's reminiscence about his father and MLK was proven false, the only mention of it on Hugh's 3-hour program was made by Mort Kondracke who had to sneak it in during a Hewitt harangue over a minor Huckabee peccadillo.

Rush and Sean Hannity may be slow to criticize a Republican president, but they always welcome opposing points of view and, in fact, Rush puts those who disagree with him at the front of the line. If Rush were to endorse a primary candidate, I agree that he wouldn't sell his soul to do it.

That is all.

and the FDT campaign needs a big boost soon or it will just run out of gas.

Well done is better than well said. —Benjamin Franklin

once school is back in session ;)

Thompson / Romney

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I could care less who Rush endorses.

I will say it will not and should not be Romney. Romney is the exact candidate the Dems would nominate... one who is polished without any philosophy. He will say anything to get elected.

Guns don't kill people, abortions kill people.

it's just that it's as scary as you could imagine.

Jeremiah 17:9.

Rush would support someone like Romney that changed their view about prolife when they decided to run for Prez??

I guess it depends on the meaning of the word "saw," as in "I saw my father march with Martin Luther King." Sadly, this is not an isolated incident.

I will vote for Romney, Giuliani, McCain, or Huckabee if one of them is the nominee, but none of them will do much to advance conservative principles.

Jeremiah 17:9.

Romney is pro-life. Why would he endorse someone who lobbied for Planned Parenthood, or supported McCain Feingold, or is for big government, or is weak on crime, or raised taxes, or is endorsed by liberal newspapers, or has accomplished little as a senator, or claims to be Christian but doesn't attend church, or cheated on his wife, or is RP?

All candidates have flaws. Romney has a much better chance at the nomination than Fred, so I would think Rush would want to strengthen Romney, rather than weaken him so that McCain, Huck, or Rudy could get the nomination.

* PRIESTCRAFT is thus defined: “The stratagem and frauds of priests; fraud or imposition in religious concerns. Management of selfish and ambitious priests to gain wealth and power, or to impose upon the credulity of others.”

Are you freakin' serious. I personnally would never vote for a Mitt - he lies. Call me crazy, but I refuse to vote FOR anyone who does not stand for anything; Mitt does not. He is a typical politician... perhaps a good (or gret) manager... but Mitt is no Leader. A leader has convictions, and infatically defends them... regardless of the consequences. Mitt panders. Mitt lies. Mitt flip-flops. Mitt has no core values. (I would love to see Mitt's head superimposed on John Kerry's windsurf board... that would be funny... and true).

But who cares. I am just one vote.

Romney is not my first choice, but posts like this do NOTHING for the debate.

Mitt Romney already has proven leadership.

* PRIESTCRAFT is thus defined: “The stratagem and frauds of priests; fraud or imposition in religious concerns. Management of selfish and ambitious priests to gain wealth and power, or to impose upon the credulity of others.”

and why I think that Rush shouldn't endorse him. He is a conservative. He has a very good voting record. BUT he does not have leadership. He did not show leadership in the Senate and he has not shown inspiring leadership in the campaign (except for inspiring an apparent Red State takeover). (If you are going to disagree, then please give specific examples, because I have not been able to find any.)

The Republican nominee can't just belive in conservative principles, he has to lead others to believe in them as well. I can't see Fred Thompson doing that. So while he may have some substance to -someday- become a great leader, he is not one now. I want to vote for a conservative Leader of the Free World. That is why I am voting for Romney.

that now on top of everything else, electing Fred will prevent Civil War. You all have just about changed my mind! I was almost convinced when it was determined that he has the talent and intellect of not only Ronald Reagan, but George Washington as well. This new revelation may just seal the deal!

"We're hoping for the best, but we need to prepare for the worst." -Fred D. Thompson

That some are already trying to do it, including the Lakota tribe seceded the other day. And I am not saying civil war, but separation. The state where I live, all men above the age of 18 belong to the state militia, no matter whether you are in the national guard or not. It is about protecting state's rights

that Thompson is materially different enough from say, McCain or Romney (or any of our guys for that matter), that his loss to either of these candidates would justify a "separation". This is a spectacular assertion, and one that is rotten at its core. I can only hope that you are getting caught up the in exuberance for your candidate.

"We're hoping for the best, but we need to prepare for the worst."
-Fred D. Thompson

Matchmatic, I agree with you that separation is a red herring. However, Thompson is a consistent full spectrum conservative and federalist, which sets him far apart from McCain, Romney, and the rest of the GOP field.

Here are 200 reasons for conservatives to support Fred and dread McCain -- the number of judges the next president will appoint. Furthermore, as Thompson points out, Romney has taken too many conflicting positions and we cannot safely assume that he has any core principles he will fight for when the going gets tough, as it assuredly will, especially if the Democrats hold Congress.

Yes, Rudy has Ted Olson to help him with judges and I think Rudy would probably be a better leader on the war on terror than most of the other candidates except Fred. But some of his fiscal and most of his social policies are flat out liberal.

Terrie

What makes you think that any Republican who gets elected President will not reach out to Ted Olson once elected?

It's a red herring to say that only Rudy will have the services of Mr. Olson, a future Supreme Court justice in my mind.

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Proud member of the Barry Goldwater wing of the party !

SteveLA, Rudy has Ted Olson committed to his campaign right now. As a conservative, that does make me feel better about Rudy on the issue of judges.

If Rudy drops out, Ted is a free agent and would be an asset to any other candidate.

How many judges will Rudy nominate right now, under the guidance of Ted Olson....last time I checked 0.

When a Republican is elected, Ted Olson will advise on judges, simple.

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Proud member of the Barry Goldwater wing of the party !

and believe or not I respect that those differences are of great importance to FDT supporters. My point was that those differences don't even begin to justify talking about, much less implementing what is tantamount to a Civil War. It is ludicrous. It is dangerous. When support for your candidate devolves to this point, well, I am almost speechless.

"We're hoping for the best, but we need to prepare for the worst." -Fred D. Thompson

and believe or not I respect that those differences are of great importance to FDT supporters. My point was that those differences don't even begin to justify talking about, much less implementing what is tantamount to a Civil War. It is ludicrous. It is dangerous. When support for your candidate devolves to this point, well, I am almost speechless.

"We're hoping for the best, but we need to prepare for the worst." -Fred D. Thompson

with his repeated complimentary remarks about Fred, and his mild rebukes of Huck, Mitt and Rudy [and major repudiations of McCain] he has nearly admitted his preference for Fred.

It is time for Rush to come out of the closet and admit his choice.

hear what you want to hear. I have got just as strong a vibe from Rush on Romney. Biased listening will have that effect.

I have not heard the supposed pro-Fred vibe, anymore than I have heard a pro-Romney vibe. In fact, I thought Rush might outright endorse Romney after the speech.

* PRIESTCRAFT is thus defined: “The stratagem and frauds of priests; fraud or imposition in religious concerns. Management of selfish and ambitious priests to gain wealth and power, or to impose upon the credulity of others.”

How do you determine which listener is biased?

recognizing the bias in yourself. I recognize that my bias is pro Romney and also anti-Huck, therefore, I think Rush will continue as he has done in the past and not endorse anybody.

* PRIESTCRAFT is thus defined: “The stratagem and frauds of priests; fraud or imposition in religious concerns. Management of selfish and ambitious priests to gain wealth and power, or to impose upon the credulity of others.”

Awareness of our biases as well as an attempt to understand other perspectives is essential in any debate. I, however, often fail in the attempt.

But I keep trying:)

the MSM anti-Conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American bias in everything they report.

OH, wait! The MSM bias does exist, it is nuanced bias among conservative pundits that do not exist.

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Considering where the good doctor's head was, when practicing medicine, is it any wonder that the man has issues?

why in the world do you think rush would want to get in the middle of that mess? This line of thinking defies logic! I am starting to have actual concern for the FredHead diehards when the inevitable comes to pass - I only hope that his supporters will stick with the race and support our Republican candidate.

"We're hoping for the best, but we need to prepare for the worst." -Fred D. Thompson