“I think people are somewhat disillusioned. I think a lot of people are cynical out there. I think they-re looking for something different. … and I think that they-re going to be open to different things,” -Fred Thompson

Huh? Looking for something ‘different’? How the hell are you different, Fred??? You appear to have the same exact credentials as Bush… including his “full of himself” attitude!

No. A vote for Fred Thompson will be a vote for “MORE OF THE SAME SHIT”.

BOSTON.com:

WASHINGTON –Not enough “star” power for Fred Thompson in a GOP presidential field that includes some of his friends? Whatever the case, the actor and former Tennessee senator is considering getting into the 2008 race.

Thompson, who plays district attorney Arthur Branch on NBC’s drama “Law & Order,” said Sunday, “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.

“I’m just going to wait and see what happens,” Thompson added. “I wanted to see how my colleagues who are on the campaign trail do now, what they say, what they emphasize, what they’re addressing, and how successful they are in doing that, and whether or not they can carry the ball in next November.”
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“I think people are somewhat disillusioned. I think a lot of people are cynical out there. I think they’re looking for something different. … and I think that they’re going to be open to different things,” he said.

“It will be interesting to me as I listen to people and learn and watch what’s going on and what’s the reaction, and the poll numbers and so forth, as to whether or not my instinct on that is right.”

On the issues, Thompson said he:

–Is “pro-life”, and believes federal judges should overturn the 1973 Roe v. Wade abortion rights decision as “bad law and bad medical science.”

–Opposes gay marriage, but would let states decide whether to allow civil unions. “Marriage is between a man and a woman, and I don’t believe judges ought to come along and change that.”

–Opposes gun control, and praised last week’s 2-1 federal appeals decision overturning a long’standing handgun ban. “The court basically said the Constitution means what it says, and I agree with that.”

–Supports President Bush’s decision to increase troops in Iraq. “Wars are full of mistakes. You rectify things. I think we’re doing that now,” he said. “Why would we not take any chance, even though there’s certainly no guarantees, to not be run out of that place? I mean, we’ve got to take that opportunity and give it a chance to work.”

–Would pardon former White House aide I. Lewis “Scooter” Libby’s conviction for perjury and obstruction of justice now, rather than waiting until all his appeals are exhausted. Thompson is a fundraiser for Libby’s defense.

Just in case none of the current GOP presidential contenders understand what Fred is saying here, he’s basically stating that, if in the next couple of months it looks like you dweebs aren’t cutting the mustard, he’ll happily swoop in and save the GOP day. How’s that for an over-inflated ego?