The Official Announcement...that everyone's seen

You'd think NBC would want the plug...

A link to a heavily edited version of the Leno appearance. Good enough for the good bits.

http://en.sevenload.com/videos/afdERg9/fredtts

Give it a go.

Now you see it, now you don't

Update on the below video...

NBC has requested the removal from YouTube citing a copyright violation. I'm hopeful that NBC will post it, and I can link it again.

Thanks for your patience.

The Tonight Show June 12, 2007

No Rush

I did get to watch The Tonight Show appearance, although I didn't take notes, as during the Hannity and Colmes appearance. I'll search for a video, which I'm sure will appear somewhere, shortly.

Overall, I thought Fred did a good job of showing how amiable and forthright he is. He's easy in conversation, and doesn't lecture, like so many other candidates do.

No big surprises, nor announcements. I have seen criticism this morning regarding his lack of specifics, but I think that's a good move.

I cannot reiterate this enough. We're sixteen months away from the election. Fred's coyness keeps his name in the news, and allows the other candidates to distract themselves with the others in this feeding frenzy. We've got plenty of time to detail plans, gather money, and run an efficient campaign. Never before, and I repeat, never have we been in this early campaign cycle.

Patience. Planning.

Be there, or be square.

Do. Not. Forget.

Fred.
Jay.
11:30pm. EDT
Tonight Show.

Be there, or be square.

Hannity and Colmes appearance

Okay, so I didn't get to watch it real time. I've got a wife of 29 years who was dead set on watching the missed episode of last Sunday's Soprano's. Capice?

But I watched it on the Foxnews.com website. It's in three parts and I've linked them below.

In a nutshell, this is what I took away from the interview.

Major issues?
Iraq - no one is looking to the day after Iraq. I don't think the American people are being apprised of how serious the threat against us is.
Globalization - millions competing against us, and people are raising protectionism. We need to discuss it.
Taxes - currently out of step
Aging / Medical care / Social Security - all will be lost unless we deal with the issue.

It's not about sound bites and applause lines. It's serious business.

The website is ImwithFred.com

I'm running for the Presidency, not against the other candidates.

Discussing his thoughts on his own candidacy:
The man has to fit the times. I think there's something going on, and it's different.

We need to come together with the rest of the world to fight terrorism. It is a battle of civilization against evil.

Terrorists look to undermine our allies. They've done it in London, Madrid, and hundreds of other places. Ultimately, the terrorists seek to have a mushroom cloud over an American city. No country can deal with the global threat alone.

Our actions in Iraq were justified. We know they were terrorists and working towards WMD. Iran is doing the same thing that Iraq previously did.

All wars have mistakes. I listen to parents and soldiers. They are optimistic and full of hope regarding their mission. Harry Reid is flat wrong. He's already admitted defeat. All we're doing now is negotiating the date of our surrender. Hillary Clinton is inconsistent with her voting. All these people will do and say anything to get elected.

We need to address Iran. If everyone in Iran had a laptop, we wouldn't be in this position now. The people of Iran may fall of it's own weight, and we should do more to insure they get information. We need to encourage liberty there.

I would support pre-emption. Iran has repeatedly invoked the destruction of Israel. That would warrant pre-emption.

Staunch supporter of Scooter Libby, and believes it was a political prosecution. The CIA, the Department of Justice, and the Special Counsel engineered this prosecution and it's a shocking injustice.

The Democratic Party thinks that by not being George Bush, they can win the election. The pendulum does swing, but it takes more than that.

Per Sean, three issues repeatedly come up.

One is abortion. I thought Roe v. Wade was a wrong decision. It's a state rights issue. I don't recall checking a box many years ago.

McCain-Feingold. Too much money being given to politicians. I think the act has done some good. Do away with the soft money. And do away with the proscription of 60 and30 days.

Clinton Impeachment. I weighed my responsibility. The vote needed to be split. I acted as a judge.

Lastly, when people attack my family, I deal with it. Being attacked by some of these "bozo's" is a badge of honor.

My thoughts?
Overall...straight shootin' and conservative. Great job! I hope it brings in some money and support.

Part 1

http://www.foxnews.com/video2/player06.html?060507/060507_hc_thompson&Hannity_Colmes&Fred%20Thompson&acc&Politics&-1&News&599&&&exp

Part 2

http://www.foxnews.com/video2/player06.html?060507/060507_hc_thompson2&Hannity_Colmes&Fred%20Thompson%2C%20Pt.%202&Fred%20Thompson%2C%20Pt.%202&Politics&-1&News&599&&&exp

Part 3

http://www.foxnews.com/video2/player06.html?060507/060507_hc_thompson3&Hannity_Colmes&Fred%20Thompson%2C%20Pt.%203&Fred%20Thompson%2C%20Pt.%203&Politics&-1&News&599&&&exp

Primetime

Fred Thompson will appear on Fox News' Hannity and Colmes tonight, Tuesday, June 5th, at 9:00 PM EDT.

Jay Leno Appearance?

According to MSNBC's political calendar, Fred Thompson is scheduled to appear on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on Tuesday, June 12th.

Fred Speaks - Richmond Keynote 6/2/07

ON ROAD TO THE WHITE HOUSE

Fred Thompson, Former U.S. Senator from Tennessee, delivers the keynote address at a Virginia Republican Party Dinner in Richmond, Virginia. Earlier this week, he announced plans to form an exploratory presidential committee. SUNDAY, JUNE 3 AT 6:30PM ET

http://www.c-span.org/homepage.asp?Cat=Series&Code=RWH&ShowVidNum=4&Rot_Cat_CD=RWH&Rot_HT=206&Rot_WD=&ShowVidDays=100&ShowVidDesc=&ArchiveDays=365