"1776": "300" meets the Founding Fathers

Things on Leo's mind...

Christianity in China

The New York Times of all places had an interesting video report on Christianity in China.

Quote of the Week

"I'm talking about reading the Constitution. There's a lot of healing in there."
-John Mayer

Poll: If Hillary and Rudy secure the nominations of their parties, will you vote third party?

Politikal Pressure Poll Results

If Hillary and Rudy secure the nominations of their parties, will you vote third party?
Yes - 45.45%
Yes, if Ron Paul runs a third party campaign - 45.45%
No - 9.09%

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Fred Thompson: Lost In Expression

"You f--king liberal bastard! If this is to mock the legacy of Ronald Reagen you seriously need to put a bullet in your head. Ronald Reagan was the greatest president ever! the republican party had lost its soul cus there isnt any Reagan conservatives anymore other then the greatest american Sean Hannity."
-Youtuber "Tallacus" commenting on the above video

Another Fred supporter opines: "I like fred because he was on tv alot and he’s cool and he has a hot wife.. and he’s uh umm yeah Fred in 08 man!!! law Order rulz!!!"

Of course, Sean Hannity showed me that quotes like the two above are not indicators of the cerebral aptitude of Thompson supporters, but rather the propaganda of unhinged Ron Paul crusaders. Thanks Seanity.

Quote of the Week

"To my as yet undetermined Republican opponent, the candidate I will have defeated. I want to compliment you, whoever you turn out to be, in advance, on running on what I'm sure will have been an honorable albeit losing campaign." -Amy Poehler as Hillary Clinton on SNL

Fred, Jeri, and the kids on Hannity

Sean Hannity had an "exclusive" interview with former Senator Fred Thompson and family on his show tonight.

Surprisingly enough, no tough questions were asked. Can you believe it?

The tone of the entire interview was exhibited in a single question, which was addressed to Thompson's wife: "If Senator Thompson is elected president, that would make you the youngest first lady since Jacqueline Kennedy?" Jeri replied profoundly, saying: "I have one question, do I get the clothes?" Hmm. I'm sure that is the same way Mrs. Kennedy would have responded if the question had been posed to her –– "Could I have Mrs. Cleveland's petticoat?"

Sean did not confine himself to one penetrating question. "Have you both ever had a moment to stop and think [about] what happens if you win [the election]?" he asked. Jeri responded first, saying, "I wonder if I could get some sleep." Fantastic answer, would you like some fries with that? However, as impossible as it might seem, Sean's question was more revealing that Jeri's answer. Sean phrased the question by assuming that Fred could win in 'O8 –– and assumption he would never have handed to a second-tier candidate.

Fred deemed it necessary to point out that he's "been around since Watergate!" Ouch! Who is he campaigning for, again?

When probed –– wrong word, "probed" actually implies that there was some objectivity in the interview –– about Dr. James Dobson's recent comments on Thompson, the former Senator told Sean that he shouldn't "read too much into the Dobson thing." Thompson displayed a strong "bury the hatchet" attitude, informing viewers that he had no intention to "chastise" Dobson. Sean proceeded to give a brief synopsis of Thompson's spiritual life. "I have my own relationship to the good Lord," said Thompson, "I know in my heart of hearts that I'm straight with Him and I'm on good terms with Him."

Sean ended the interview, asking: "Would you want to have a conversation with Dr. Dobson, do you think that might help?" Thompson answered: "I don't particularly care to have a conversation with him. If he wants to call up and apologize again, it is okay with me, but I'm not going to dance to anybody's tune."

Open question: Did Fred go on with Sean because he knew that he would face tough questions on any other show? Or, did he go on with Sean because he knew it would be like Fuddruckers? (Kids eat for free!) Or both?

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Politikal Pressure's Quote of the Week

Fred Thompson did it! The former Tennessee Senator has won the honor of being the first politician canonized into Politikal Pressure's Quote of the Week feature, a remarkably prestigious award from an incredibly obsolete blog.


"Factually, the Judeo-Christian heritage of the United States is certainly factual." -Fred Thompson