Friday, May 4, 2007
1,001 candidates
The oft-remarked-on Republican debate last night is well written-about by Peggy Noonan a/k/a I agree with almost every word she says, as I do Seablogger's reflection on it. Wouldn't it be nice to have a leader rather than a poll-watcher or someone who doesn't want to risk offending some corner or other of the electorate? What would Churchill have done if he'd worried more about polls and public opinion than his convictions?

P.S. The 1,000 in my title refers to the plethora of essentially rubber stamp candidates at the debate. The 1 refers to Fred Thompson who was absent (since technically not a candidate) but sort of metaphysically present. My fingers are crossed that when he emerges from the shadows, he will prove to be as interesting and refreshing as his elusiveness teasingly suggests.

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Anonymous Anonymous — at 9:30 AM, May 05, 2007:
I've been curbing my enthusiasm for Fred but every time I read something he's written or said and every time I read something about him, I think it will be almost tragic if the people pass up the chance of having him as President. Check out this article by Stephen F Hayes, and you'll see what I mean.
 

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Anonymous Anonymous — at 10:04 AM, May 05, 2007:
PS. Check out Cold Fury , he has lots about and enthusiasm for Fred.
 

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