The American Spectator

br> Re: Peter Hannaford’s Mr. Yesteryear : /p> p>Well, gee, Mr. Hannaford, that’s good news. Not that we haven’t seen it coming. So, now what? Professor Newt’s trapped at American Solutions, which leaves us with what remains of the original “Wild Bunch.” We’ve tried getting the message through (Quin Hillyer’s ” Open Letter to Fred Thompson “). Seemed a bit ineffectual. And, I’m tired of the philosophical navel gazing on federalism. We get it, already. What about a little policy wonking? You know, what’s he going to do? In The Hunt for Red October , he played the role of an admiral who asked the obvious question about the Russian sub captain’s alleged desire to defect. “What’s his plan? Russians don’t take a dump, son, without a plan. Senior Captains don’t start something this dangerous without having thought the matter through.” Sounds fair to me, Fred. So, what’s the plan? br> — Mike Showalter br> Austin, Texas /p>

I don’t know anything about Peter Hannaford, and I don’t know who he supports for president — those who mercilessly pan Thompson never reveal their candidate. I do know that everyone in the country who doesn’t support him, Democrat or Republican, is scared to death of Fred Thompson. He doesn’t do this, he does too much of that. I’ve already heard today in just an hour of watching the news that he’s stupid, too old, lazy and doesn’t dress well.

p>All the “debates” that have been held to date are essentially worthless. It seems like twenty people are on stage giving soundbite answers to prima donna questioners who try to make the debates about them. What was Fred too late for? I can tell you one thing for sure — I am a Catholic Reagan conservative, and will not in a million years vote for Rudy or Romney, and don’t think that I am alone. I won’t be voting for Hillary, but she will win one vote by my abstinence. Fred might not currently meet everyone’s expectations, but you better hope he’s capable, because in my opinion he’s all you’ve got.