Talk:Fred Thompson

External Links

The "Draft Fred Thompson" external link should remain, as it is a larger and more active/significant external link than the unofficial external link that was not deleted. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 71.105.8.71 (talk) 22:38, 16 March 2007 (UTC).

If you think that is so, then make the change. I deleted the one that looked like a BBS/forum, rather than an actual organizational website; but I haven't got a dog in this hunt, so if you believe the wrong one got deleted, go for it; "Be bold!". --Orange Mike 23:39, 16 March 2007 (UTC)

I'll add it back in, but keep in mind that I am very biased in favor of the Senator, and if others feel the link is inwarranted and "too gushy", the issue should be discussed without my biased in the mix.

The site's bias is inherent in the name; none of us would be misled that the site in question is neutral on the FDT issue! Thank you for your effort to maintain proper neutrality here, whoever you are. --Orange Mike 20:41, 19 March 2007 (UTC) (left Tennessee years ago because of politicians like Thompson, Beard, Dunn, etc.)

Fred Thompson 2008

How do we get Fred Thompson to run for President in 2008? I was living in Tennessee when Fred was first elected to Congress and it was not until later that I learned that he was an actor. I have liked his politics and acting ever since. I would love to see him run in 2008! [22:18, 8 November 2006 Tmpafford]

We absolutely need to get Mr. Thompson to run for the Presidency in 2008. Time is running out, and we need a viable candidate which can take on the "big tent" ideals of Reagan and Lincoln.

Senator Thompson, please run. [18:55, 23 January 2007 66.28.212.34]

Senator Fred Thompson, your time has come, and your country needs you now! you are the only person that can do the job, and do it right. So PLEASE will you run for the President of our country, PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SAR-Ranch [14:14, March 27, 2007 ]

Guys, I'd like to see him run as well but this is probably not the right place. Instead, I'd suggest contacting Mr. Thompson's office directly (preferably, in writing to make more of an impact), adding your name to one of the countless petitions (if you so desire) or using one of the many websites (like, for exameple, draftfredthompson.com or Fred08.com) dedicated to this very subject. --Seed 2.0 20:40, 26 March 2007 (UTC)

What are the man's politics

This page doesn't seem to actually talk about the man's politics besides the fact that he's a republican. What are his views on abortion, gun control, stem-cell research, tax reform? Do they fall in-line with the party platform? What was his voting record while acting as a Senator? etc 66.36.131.177 23:32, 28 January 2007 (UTC)

I agree, not much about his politics. Not much about him besides he is an actor and a bio with none of his agenda. Doesn't even say he is a conservative. I think he always says that hisself within a few minutes of interviews. Oh well, if you visit Al Gore's page it doesn't even say anything about gun control even though the issue cost him Tennessee and the election: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Gore

That is why you have to remember history as it happens cause those that write either lie or unintentially leave huge things out. [16:44, 3 February 2007 Coked]

Well, unless he re-enters politics I wouldn't worry about it. He supported John McCain in 2000 which to me is a strike against him. McGehee 14:23, 28 February 2007 (UTC)

Had it occurred to you, Coked, that maybe the rest of the world doesn't believe that the issue is that important, and that no historians or political analysts think it cost him the election? --Orange Mike 15:17, 16 March 2007 (UTC) (Tennessee born & bred; preferred Al Sr.)

College names

Thompson's two first colleges have undergone name changes since he attended. The old names, piped to the articles under the new, are how we have it listed now. Another editor added information about school name changes to this article, which to me seems like a lot of irrelevant clutter: so, I reverted. But I'm putting this in here now in case anyone wants to discuss it. --Orange Mike 15:15, 16 March 2007 (UTC)

Actors in politics

I thought that a bad idea BEFORE Reagan. Afterwards, I knew it for a fact.

All politicians are actors -- but electing one who has engaged in professional acting is, in my opinion, extremely dangerous, foolhardy and ill-advised -- and equally so for ALL political persuasions.

Electing a politician is "buying a pig in a poke". Electing an actor entails doubled pokes or worse. Allenwoll 02:30, 18 March 2007 (UTC)

And your point in bringing all of this up here is? 207.69.139.162 22:47, 28 March 2007 (UTC)

Less Notable Fred Thompsons

It is reasonably arguable that Fred Dalton Thompson, the former Senator from Tenn., not Frederick A.Thompson (Broadway Writer) or Fred Thompson (Silent Movie Actor) is who people are looking for when they search within Wikipedia for "Fred Thompson." I know this sounds a bit silly, but could the search go straight to his page with links for Disambiguations of Fred Thompson beneath the name, like exists on many other Wiki entries with common titles? Thoughts or opinions on this?

—The preceding unsigned comment was added by 71.105.8.71 (talk) 16:12, 21 March 2007 (UTC).

Fred Thompson is a common name; this is how Wikipedia normally handles such situations. The lawyer/actor/politician is temporarily trendy, but that may not last, so a dab page is the standard procedure. --Orange Mike 16:38, 21 March 2007 (UTC)

That makes sense. It's a petty topic, and I wasn't sure what the SOP was. Thanks for the info.

Lobbyist Changes

I am going to delete all the references to Thompson's lobbying work unless sources are added. These appear to have been inserted by an individual looking to make the biography appear less favorable.

Whoever you are, that's a bit excessive. The editor in question is probably not a Thompson fan, but his lobbying activities are a part of his life history, as they would be for somebody from the other side of the aisle. --Orange Mike 02:08, 29 March 2007 (UTC)