Well, here we are again, my friends. We stand together at a time of great challenge and opportunity.
As conservatives, I think it’s fair to say that not everything has gone our way this election, and as many of us prepare to gather up in Minneapolis, we are faced with some tough choices. I truly believe that given those choices, if you care about judges who will make decision based on the Constitution, not their political leanings, if you care about shrinking a bureaucracy that will take more of your money and do less for you, if you care about the security of our homeland and the defense of freedom abroad, the choice is pretty clear.
I continue to look ahead with optimism and high expectations for the future … of our country, the Republican Party, and our conservative movement. That’s because by any measure, we live in the greatest country in the history of the world, and like generations of Americans before us, like conservative leaders before us, we have both the opportunity and the obligation to keep it that way and I know we can and we will.
We know what it will take. It means we stick to the fundamental, conservative principles that have unified us for over two centuries. It also means supporting leaders and causes who adhere to the principles that are the foundation of America and which we hold dear. They are:
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The role of the federal government is limited to the powers given to it in our Constitution, and the bigger the government gets, the less competent it is to run our lives, and we must have leaders who understand that the market works best when it regulated and legislated least.
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A dollar belongs in the pocket of the person who earns it unless the government has a compelling reason why it can use it better
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We don’t spend money we don’t have or borrow money that our children and grandchildren will have to pay back, and we must have leaders who understand this and will listen to the will of the people.
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The best way to avoid war is to be stronger than our enemies. But if we are in a fight, we win it because not doing so makes us more likely to be attacked in the future, and we must have leaders who understand this.
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The federal judiciary is supposed to decide cases, not legislate from the bench or dictate social policy and we must have leaders and judges who understand this.
These are principles that made our country free, prosperous and strong. These principles are the foundation of a conservative movement that I have been faithful to. They are principles that we share, and they are principles that represent the future of our nation.
They are also principles we must support and defend, because these principles are under assault– from the extremist, big-government, high- taxing, weak-on-defense radical left and the Democrat Party.
That is why it is important that we accept the mantle of leadership. I’m going to do my part. I’m proud that I’ve been able to help good, honorable and conservative men like Rep. Tom McClintock in California, Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder of Missouri, and Virginia Attorney General Bob McDonnell during this election cycle. I’m pleased to have helped state parties around the country raise money to put good conservatives in statehouses, and to put forward innovative, federalist-based policies. And I’m happy to carry our conservative message wherever I’ve been given the opportunity.
All of these endeavors are going to continue, and I want you to be a part of it. That’s why I’m pleased to announce the formation of FRED PAC. FRED PAC will help identify and support candidates on every level who support a platform of conservative, principles-based leadership and policies.
I want to make clear that FRED PAC is nothing like what has been set by others with an eye toward their own political futures four or eight years from now. I’m doing this with an eye toward OUR political future right now. We need conservatives on every level of politics winning, taking seats from Democrats and holding seats to rebuild our majorities. We need to develop and promote the kind of innovative, free market and principles-based policies that led to our great political victories in 1980 and 1994.
FRED PAC and its supporters will do all that. And perhaps most important, the support of FRED PAC will send a clear message to our fellow conservatives and supporters nationally that our causes and candidates who believe in our principles and who will defend them are in need of our help, leveraging the kind of support and activism that has served our movement well for two generations. Now it’s our turn to make it work.
The American people are waiting for us to step up, protect our values, defend our principles and our country. Together we can do something great for America. I welcome that challenge, and I hope you will join me in this effort.
Steve Maley
Neil Stevens
Daniel Horowitz
Thank you Fred.
Brian Hibbert (Diary) Thursday, August 28th at 8:21AM EST (link)I’m in.
We’ve been pushing these principals here, but need a larger audience.
Let us know what we need to do.
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Socialism doesn’t work. It looks nice on paper, but it’s been tried and it’s failed miserably every time (usually accompanied by widespread death and suffering).
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With that message. . .
Sundayjack (Diary) Thursday, August 28th at 8:22AM EST (link). . . I’ll follow you anywhere.
Where do I sign up? What do you want me to do? How can I get knee deep in the effort?
“Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It would be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies.”
Thanks for all you're doing Senator Thompson.
Tim_Schieferecke (Diary) Thursday, August 28th at 8:27AM EST (link)Fred PAC sounds great, and we will have strong need for it to grow conservatism. God bless you sir.
Tim Schieferecke
Bravo.
Foppa Thursday, August 28th at 8:29AM EST (link)Nice to hear from you, Sen. Thompson!
Excellent news. Where do I sign up?
JSobieski (Diary) Thursday, August 28th at 8:52AM EST (link)Thank you Fred for your service to this great country.
My rules of the road for primary season.
Rule #1: Vote for YOUR first choice in the primaries
Rule #2: Vote for the R in the general.
Rule #3: Don’t let anyone convince you to violate Rule #1 or Rule #2
Rule #4: When in a center-right argument, reaffirm Rules #1-#3–it will help us all to get along better.
Rule #5: If you are using the language of the left, you probably aren’t furthering conservativism
Rule #6: The priority is issues first, candidates second, and supporters third. Nobody is bigger than the issues. Conversely, if you spend your time focusing on supporters, you are wasting everyone’s time.
STOP THE MADNESS!
A reduction in the rate of spending increases is NOT a cut!
In-state tuition for illegals is NOT amnesty!
Requiring someone to pay their medical bills is NOT an individual mandate!
Reducing tax rates is NOT a tax increase!
You made my day Sen. Fred Thompson!
shelbysbest Thursday, August 28th at 8:56AM EST (link)Look forward to the website going up! Heard you say on the Mark Levin Show, that it would be going up on the same day as the beginning of the GOP convention.
Thanks for standing firm with conservatives. We need you Senator Thompson. We’re with you Fred! (-;
A FredHead ready to help
TexasLady Thursday, August 28th at 8:58AM EST (link)Hi Sen. Thompson, I am ready to work and I couldn’t think of a better lender than you. It was great being part of the grassroots Draft Fred Thompson campaign, and I believe this will be amazing.
Sign me up
JaonneB Thursday, August 28th at 9:00AM EST (link)Very exciting news!
Thlis will become my new favorite place!
lisapope Thursday, August 28th at 9:00AM EST (link)Thank you Senator Thompson! You truly are a national treasure!! Will you be our Vice President?
Sen. Fred Thompson
OccamsRazor (Diary) Thursday, August 28th at 9:06AM EST (link)“You’re a Gentleman and a Scholar, You’re also Good Judge of Character (and There’s Not Many of us ‘Left’)”.
Please: keep up your presence in politics.
is there a website
Paul Seale (Diary) Thursday, August 28th at 9:09AM EST (link)or a place which we can get more information?
As always thanks for posting Fred. Its great to hear from you.
Maybe someone will wise up and put you on the ticket.
Good to see you sir.
Tennyson (Diary) Thursday, August 28th at 9:14AM EST (link)Thanks for stopping by before Ohio
“The great thing about history is that there is always more of it”
Outstanding news
woodsman (Diary) Thursday, August 28th at 9:21AM EST (link)Very nice to hear from you Sen. Thompson.
I was one of the FredHeads also and am ready and willing to help support this effort in any way I can.
The return to the founding principles is a long over due effort to restore the USA to it’s rightful glory.
The following quote from a Bantam Book: The Declaration of Independence & The Constitution of the United States.
They [the Americans] are the hope of this world. They become it’s model.
I look forward to learning more about this important endeavor.
Considering this, I guess you won't be VP then?
Raven (Diary) Thursday, August 28th at 9:23AM EST (link)I’ll help out with this, but I’d rather have you as VP.
“If you do not have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one.”
Luke 22:36
I heart Fred!!!!!
crousehold (Diary) Thursday, August 28th at 9:34AM EST (link)I’m still hoping for a very prominent slot in the McCain administration though!
I needed that
Maggie_in_Indiana (Diary) Thursday, August 28th at 9:35AM EST (link)A note from Fred revives my Conservative soul. Fred Pac will be my #2 stop on the net.
Thank you Senator hope to see you on the Supremes.
Still a Fredhead.
Maggie in Indiana
God bless America,
Pastor_Dan Thursday, August 28th at 9:40AM EST (link)and God bless you, Senator Thompson, along with your beautiful family. Count me in.
Jeremiah 17:9.
Truth kills -- atta boy, Fred
E Pluribus Unum (Diary) Thursday, August 28th at 9:48AM EST (link)To all you ‘other’ people, NOW are you starting to understand why the Fredheads are Fredheads?
I doubt it, and I scorn you for it. Conservative governance is the the proper governmental response to EVERY national problem we have.
Kill the Terrorists
Protect the Borders
Punch the Hippies h/t IMAO
America needs these solutions, and the elected officals to see they get implemented!
Vaughn Harold (Diary) Thursday, August 28th at 9:48AM EST (link)Thank you Senator Thompson!
You made my day Sen. Fred Thompson!
shelbysbest Thursday, August 28th at 10:07AM EST (link)Look forward to the website going up! Heard you say on the Mark Levin Show, that it would be going up on the same day as the beginning of the GOP convention.
Thanks for standing firm with conservatives. We need you Senator Thompson. We’re with you Fred! (-;
I'm in too
TheSophist (Diary) Thursday, August 28th at 10:15AM EST (link)Just let me know what, when, where, and how.
Looking forward to the website or other information on how I can be involved.
-TS
“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.” – Ronald Reagan
Great Job Senator Fred!
carolinacal Thursday, August 28th at 10:19AM EST (link)And I just want to know where I can contribute a substantial sum of money, and I really do hope you use some of the money to pay off your campaign debt!
Wouldn’t want that hanging over you now, would you?
Fred
coachfess (Diary) Thursday, August 28th at 10:53AM EST (link)Get on the phone to McCain and tell him you would like to be considered for VP. He is your friend and may very well chose you for the position. Then become the 45th President in 2012 (assuming McCain does serve one term). We need a leader at the top, not in the periphery.
A conservative movement can only be led and followed with someone at the top. This is more than likely the most important election in the history of this country, please reconsider being VP. It may not be too late and your country is in desperate need of you.
OL
Fred
coachfess (Diary) Thursday, August 28th at 10:53AM EST (link)Get on the phone to McCain and tell him you would like to be considered for VP. He is your friend and may very well chose you for the position. Then become the 45th President in 2012 (assuming McCain does serve one term). We need a leader at the top, not in the periphery.
A conservative movement can only be led and followed with someone at the top. This is more than likely the most important election in the history of this country, please reconsider being VP. It may not be too late and your country is in desperate need of you.
OL
You shouldn't last long in these here parts! n/t
Vaughn Harold (Diary) Thursday, August 28th at 11:06AM EST (link)Can we start a new Draft Fred movement
Brian Simpson (Diary) Thursday, August 28th at 11:09AM EST (link)SCOTUS!
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Important principles may and must be inflexible. ~ Abraham Lincoln
God Bless Fred Dalton Thompson...
Attack Mode (Diary) Thursday, August 28th at 11:13AM EST (link)I worked the phone banks for you and it made me proud. You are an inspiration to all who have an understanding of Conservatism. Thank you so much for all that you have done and will continue to do at Fred PAC. Can’t wait for the website.
STAND TALL
“Land of the Free and Home of da Whopper” Peter Griffin…Family Guy
conform and celebrate diversity….or else!!!
Steel-Belted Radial Right Winger

“I’ll create 5 million jobs from out of unicorn farts and pixie dust” Justatron paraphrasing Obamessiah…yes I love it that much.
This is not Fred in a Hillary suit, smart guy
E Pluribus Unum (Diary) Thursday, August 28th at 11:14AM EST (link)Perhaps you showed up at the wrong party. About 8 doors down on the left is your party. Look for the signs that say ‘DKOS’ and ‘KICK ME’.
Kill the Terrorists
Protect the Borders
Punch the Hippies h/t IMAO
I'm in!!
phxg (Diary) Thursday, August 28th at 11:16AM EST (link)nt
It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. –Aristotle
Fred!!
ArtbyRuth Thursday, August 28th at 11:34AM EST (link)I am a Fred head to the end! PLEASE be our Vice President! Think of all the good you could do along with McCain. PLEASE!! I gave to your campaign because I believe in you and Conservative issues.
Thank you for your service to our fine country, Sen. Thompson.
I'm With Fred
DakineJim Thursday, August 28th at 11:37AM EST (link)Sen Thompson, Thank you for your honor and integrity in standing for true conservative american values. You are the kind of leader that our country needs to bring us back to the values that this blessed country was founded upon. I will stand with you now and in the future.
Jim Roberts
Calm down, EPU, we're all conservatives here...
Cheetah772 (Diary) Thursday, August 28th at 11:47AM EST (link)And besides, I like to think of myself as ‘Americanhead’ because everyone ought be an Americanhead — loyal and proud of our beloved country. That should include Democrats as well, even though they’re no longer acting like true Americans.
Daniel 2:20 And he [God] changeth the times and seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding.
Thank You
Mike Friesen (Diary) Thursday, August 28th at 12:02PM EST (link)It is always refreshing to hear from you, Sen. Thompson. Thank you for being a conservative voice of reason and a man of action. God bless.
Best regards,
Michael
I googled "Fred PAC" and the links that
Brian Hibbert (Diary) Thursday, August 28th at 12:07PM EST (link)mention it all come back to this announcement. I’m looking forward to seeing more too!
As EPU says, it’s sweet, sweet music!
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Socialism doesn’t work. It looks nice on paper, but it’s been tried and it’s failed miserably every time (usually accompanied by widespread death and suffering).
Proud member of the V.R.W.C.
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In a period of time when there is so much
janis (Diary) Thursday, August 28th at 12:08PM EST (link)deliberate political posturing on both sides, it is wonderful to see your words, Senator Thompson, which are like a fresh breeze cutting through all the smoke being produced daily.
Can’t wait to see what comes next for FredPac and can’t wait to get involved. Building candidates from the grassroots level is absolutely the answer to making conservative principles be the governing principles. Not a moment too soon either–where do we show up/sign/donate to?
And thank you from the bottom of my heart, sir.
You ROCK!!
jenn Thursday, August 28th at 12:12PM EST (link)Sen. Thompson, you make so much sense. I was really pulling for you to get the nomination. You are always on point with your views and ideals. I would love to be part of FRED PAC!!!
Count me in, Fred.
Joe_Schmo (Diary) Thursday, August 28th at 12:17PM EST (link)N/T
Would people notice
Just_A_Grunt Thursday, August 28th at 12:55PM EST (link)If we somehow switched Fred with John McCain?
sigh
Thank You
Ronald Daniels (Diary) Thursday, August 28th at 1:42PM EST (link)Thank you Senator for once again standing up and serving us. While I assume this means you won’t be back on Law and Order, I do look forward to the ideals you stand for coming back to forefront of our party.
Thank you Fred
MOT (Diary) Thursday, August 28th at 2:03PM EST (link)Thank you Fred. I’m looking forward to learning more.
Fred PAC for America!
fredforamerica (Diary) Thursday, August 28th at 2:52PM EST (link)Thank you Senator Thompson for being a leader of the Conservative movement and a devoted Patriot.
Great start!
briang Thursday, August 28th at 3:51PM EST (link)I like the basic principles you outlined here–should lead to a good speech (Tuesday, I understand) at the convention.
I assume there will be some recruitment/publicity for the Fred PAC at the convention.
Sen. Thompson
jrqberry Thursday, August 28th at 5:00PM EST (link)This is why I voted for you in the Texas primary.
WELCOME BACK Senator FRED......
jftous13 Thursday, August 28th at 8:51PM EST (link)It is a joy to know YOU are back with us, and we will have a plan : PAC with which to go forward into the future.
Count me in.. many of us have stayed together in your name from all over the country..Let us go forth and MULTIPLY!
The Alaskan
jft13
And he steps up to the plate for us...
itrytobenice (Diary) Thursday, August 28th at 9:20PM EST (link)I’ll be there.
Proper grammar saves lives.
Let’s eat Grandma.
Let’s eat, Grandma.
I was part of your base who persuaded you to run and
JadedByPolitics (Diary) Thursday, August 28th at 9:27PM EST (link)I will part of your PAC…..you sir are a true Conservative. Please make sure that Senator McCain understands the need for Judges who adhere to the Constitution.
Thanks Fred!
Unified Patriots – How-To:
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For Freedom
Winghunter Friday, August 29th at 1:47AM EST (link)and the American way.
Lets do this.
“After two years in Washington, I often long for the realism and the sincerity of Hollywood.”
I would
Patrick Friday, August 29th at 2:52AM EST (link)most definitely notice! I also would be manning a phone bank to help at the grassroots level.
Fred for AG!! then SCOTUS!
Nothing says “Peace out” quite like a US aircraft carrier task force deployed off the coast of a tin-horn dictator’s capital.
Staying in the game
Steven Smith (Diary) Friday, August 29th at 7:33AM EST (link)Thanks Fred for doing this. I was one of the FredHeads you met a few times up in New Hampshire (there are some great pictures of you and Jeri with our then 3 year old boy). I’ve watched the Conservatives that came together slowly fall apart without a real standard bearer for the movement. FredPAC should help coalesce that movement once again. Another benefit of your candidacy is that you have inspired me to step up. Being a FredHead up here wasn’t always easy, and we had to be pretty self-reliant. While I complained about it back then it showed me that I was capable doing a bunch of things that I didn’t think I could. Talk about on the job training! On 5 minutes notice in Hollis, NH, I ended up sharing a podium with Ron Paul, Tom Tancredo, Mike Huckabee, and John Cox to speak on your behalf. By all accounts my extemporaneous 5 minute speech didn’t screw anything up, and got some good reviews. So, now I am running for the NH House of Representatives, So are a few of my fellow FredHeads in other districts. You did make a difference, and I’m glad to see that you will continue to do so. Thanks Fred. – Steven Smith
Smith for Representative
http://northconservative.com
Fred, Please Clarify
Gomez_Cooley Friday, August 29th at 1:08PM EST (link)The major problem I have with this is, “taking seats from Democrats and holding seats to rebuild our majorities”.
What about people like Lindsay Graham and John McCain? They are Republicans (RINO’s) but they are against the Principles we stand for.
The second problem I have with this statement is, “We need to develop and promote the kind of innovative, free market and principles-based policies that led to our great political victories in 1980 and 1994.”
1994 was the worst batch of Republican majority we have had in the history of the party. This group lowered taxes and spent, spent, spent like left-wing liberals. They did nothing to curtail or end entitlements; they only rearranged them. They helped to build the worst deficits in our history. They made the Democrats look conservative.
Is this just to rebuild a majority of Republicans regardless if they are Conservatives or RINO’s? Do we want to put more sleazebags in office just because they have an “R” behind their name?
How about the young Democrat Senator from Mississippi that has “proven” himself to be more “Conservative” than many of the Republicans currently in office? Is he excluded from this pac because he is a Democrat even though he represents better than 90% of what we believe in?
Please clarify what you are saying here, Fred. I could get on this if the loopholes are closed.
Thank you, Fred
p.s.
Gomez_Cooley Friday, August 29th at 1:26PM EST (link)Fred -
How about you take the nomination away from sleazebag McCain, at the convention, keep Palin as the V.P. Choice and crush Osama Bin Bama?
We have continued to “Stand Strong, Stand Strong, Stand Strong” with you even after you dropped out. How about you “Stand Strong, Stand Strong, Stand Strong” with us now???
Bottom line Fred, I will never vote for that traitor sleazebag McCain regardless of who his running mate is. McCain is a left-wing liberal. I will vote Constitution Party if Fred Thompson is not on the Republican ticket as President.
The Constitution Party is the only one that stands for every single principle you have espoused, Fred. So, you telling me to “Stand Strong” for these principles means I have to vote Constitution Party because McCain doesn’t even come close.
And who really elects the President, Fred? Not the American people; the Electoral College does. So, what is the Presidential election really???
It is nothing but a smoke screen to keep our eyes, ears and minds off of the House and Senate races.
The way I see it, the Democrats and Republicans are the one’s that have brought this once great nation down. It’s time for a “REAL” change. If you don’t provide it, Fred, then I have to vote Constitution Party.
Yippeee He's back!!!
esbat10 Friday, August 29th at 3:14PM EST (link)I have received various comments about the fact that I still have my FRED 08 bumper sticker on my car. I have told people that I believe in you and will not falter!
I am behind you 150%. Lets do the right thing and take this country back again!
Yippeee He's back!!!
esbat10 Friday, August 29th at 3:14PM EST (link)I have received various comments about the fact that I still have my FRED 08 bumper sticker on my car. I have told people that I believe in you and will not falter!
I am behind you 150%. Lets do the right thing and take this country back again!