RUN DAMN IT! Its time to Lead, Follow, or Get out of the way!
Fred Thompson is talking Federalism. He isn't even in the race. If he's not trying to attract the conservative base, if he's not running, he needs to stop teasing the base. He's taking the air away from conservatives already in the race. This is the first time I've seen a candidate discuss actual federalism and its importance to a free society. And anyone that can vote 1-99 on a principle is ok in my book.
"Everyone in Washington embraces Federalism until it comes to someone's pet project designed to appeal to the voters. Then, oftentimes, even the most ardent Federalist throws in with the "Washington solution" crowd. I fought this for eight years in the Senate. I remember one vote (I believe it was 99 to one) when mine was the only vote cast for Federalism. The bill would have created a federal good Samaritan law. "
....even some of my conservative colleagues (as well as writers) get caught up in the desire to federalize an issue if they could help a "good guy" or stick it to a "bad guy."
....Adhering to basic principles that have served our country well is much too important.
Wouldn't it be refreshing to vote FOR someone?
"Everyone in Washington embraces Federalism until it comes to someone's pet project designed to appeal to the voters. Then, oftentimes, even the most ardent Federalist throws in with the "Washington solution" crowd. I fought this for eight years in the Senate. I remember one vote (I believe it was 99 to one) when mine was the only vote cast for Federalism. The bill would have created a federal good Samaritan law. "
....even some of my conservative colleagues (as well as writers) get caught up in the desire to federalize an issue if they could help a "good guy" or stick it to a "bad guy."
....Adhering to basic principles that have served our country well is much too important.
Wouldn't it be refreshing to vote FOR someone?
Labels: principled govt, Thompson
posted by Cargosquid at 5:17 PM
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