Saturday, December 08, 2007

Irony

I find it ironic that the Hollywood guy is probably the most substantial candidate, yet he seems to be having the hardest time getting publicity and selling his ideas! I am speaking, of course, of Fred Thompson. He knows who he is, knows what he believes. His ideas are very solid. Look up any important issue, and he has a solid, conservative idea of what to do.

He is comfortable in his own skin. He doesn't pander to any group. He is not all puffed up about himself. He is not playing a role. He just says, "This is who I am. I think I am the right man to be the next President, and I hope you will vote for me." Oh, and one more thing; he actually seems to be honest! Moreover, rather than brag, and b.s., he seems to underplay his accomplishments.

Does anyone have an idea why he is having such a hard time getting traction with Republican primary and caucus voters? Maybe we really want someone who is not a conservative. Maybe we are all used to the big spending, big government, rather than relying on our own initiative!

4 comments:

Mrs. Who said...

I'm disappointed with the support for Fred too. We've been asking for a 'real' candidate, and when we get one, he 'don't get no respect'.

Sanctimonious Hypocrite said...

Conventional wisdom says Thompson let expectations get too high before he came in, and then people found him kind of a disappointing speaker. Too bad; he does seem like a straight shooter.

"Maybe we really want someone who is not a conservative. Maybe we are all used to the big spending, big government, rather than relying on our own initiative!"

There is some truth to this. Too many social conservatives have fallen for the idea of using the government to force people, instead of using example and persuasion to convince people. Bad laws are not the cause of our social ills; they are another symptom. That's what I think today anyway.

shoprat said...

unfortunately, in today's world, style counts for more than substance.

Bob's Blog said...

mrs. who,
However, Thompson surely does have strong support among conservatives in the blogosphere.

sanctimonious,
You have to have the best name in the blogosphere!

shoprat,
Yeah. Please, let's not make that mistake!