Regarding a presidential bid in the 2008 race, Fred Thompson said yesterday: “I’m giving some thought to it, going to leave the door open” and decide in the coming months. “It’s not really a reflection on the current field at all,” he said.
Obama, Hillary Clinton, Thompson all lining up to run for president. We might actually have a fun presidential race for a change. They laughed at Ronald Reagan when he ran. But in retrospect everything I’ve read about Reagan’s presidency is pretty favorable.
We currently have a life-long politician in office. I’m not one to know much about politics, but it’s fair to say many things are going less-than-perfect on Capitol Hill these days. You can say what you like about Schwarzenegger and Reagan, but can you say it wasn’t fun?
Fred Thompson’s movies are way cool. He’s usually on the “good” side. Same qualities Arnold Schwarzenegger has. Fred Thompson is a much better actor. I think better actors should be able to be President instead of just governor. Oh, you say Arnold wasn’t born in the US so he can’t be president? That’s just a technicality, the real reason is his acting.
Forget about his political views and work, that’s boring. Let’s get to the good stuff. Here’s the movies he has been in.
* Marie (1985)
* No Way Out (1987)
* Feds (1988)
* Fat Man and Little Boy (1989)
* The Hunt for Red October (1990)
* Days of Thunder (1990)
* Die Hard 2: Die Harder (1990)
* Flight of the Intruder (1991) (uncredited)
* Class Action (1991)
* Necessary Roughness (1991)
* Curly Sue (1991)
* Cape Fear (1991)
* Aces: Iron Eagle III (1992)
* Thunderheart (1992)
* White Sands (1992) (uncredited)
* Born Yesterday (1993)
* In the Line of Fire (1993)
* Barbarians at the Gate (1993)
* Baby’s Day Out (1994)
* Celsius 41.11 (2004)
* Racing Stripes (2005, voice)
* Last Best Chance (2005)
* Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World (2005)
Cape Fear, Die Hard II. C’mon people, this is our man! I’d like to see a three way presidency with Fred Thompson, Obama and Hillary Clinton. And instead of boring presidential debates next year, I think they should review film clips.
Yes, this post is tongue-in-cheek and superficial. Not superficial because it mentions actors; superficial because it mentions politics.
(Watching from a comfortable Canadian seat…)
Interestingly, 6′-6″ Fred Thompson is amply and ably qualified for the position, having served in numerous political positions for decades.
Have not heard or read much in the Canadian press regarding Obama,
and I regard Hilary as the person best suited to win an Oscar for her
acting skills, so – this armchair critic would cast her vote for the man
who stands tall enough and speaks deeply enough and possesses enough
experience to scare the beetle-juice out of the enemy…besides, you have
to give him an extra point on the score-card for having once been linked
to the beautiful, talented and much younger country-singer Lori Morgan…
now that’s charisma!
Was disappointed to see that former Tennessee Senator Fred Thompson had withdrawn from the Presidential race this
morning, issuing this statement:
“Today, I have withdrawn my candidacy for President of the United States. I hope that my country and my party have
benefited from our having made this effort.”
An interesting man, with many years of experience; am sorry to see him go, but think his participation has
benefited the process, and hope he remembers his run with
pleasure and satisfaction.