Thompson and Lieberman at the RNC
Fred Thompson
He seems to think our economy is great. He criticized Democrats for thinking the Economy is not good. Well, is it? I guess it is for people who don’t know how many houses they own. Get back to us when you have a candidate who understands what life is like for the rest of us.
He says Sarah Palin is a breath of fresh air? No, she is just your regular run of the mill extremist conservative who would ban abortions for rape victims and hates gay people. But hey, that should work to get the other extremists out for McCain.
Thompson refers to Palin’s executive experience, limited as it is, as a plus. What executive experience does McCain have exactly?
Thompson criticized Obama indirectly for giving teleprompter speeches to appeal to our critics abroad. He is flat out wrong. Obama gives speeches that appeal to those in
Thompson falsely criticizes the Democrats for having the least popular Congress. Did it ever occur to him that the reason Democrats were elected in 2006 was because voters wanted us to change our course and that the reason that Congress is not popular is not because of the Democratic majority, but because of the Republican obstructionists.
Thompson claims that Obama would support protectionism. Well I want someone to protect American labor against unfair trade agreements.
Thompson claims that Obama is going to raise taxes on businesses, when in fact Obama is going to give tax cuts to businesses that keep jobs here and raise taxes on businesses that ship American jobs overseas.
Joe Lieberman
I thought I would have more to say about Joe Lieberman. However, what I saw was just simple and vague rhetoric with no substance. At least Thompson listed the problems he saw. Thompson lied, but at least he was specific.
Lieberman tried to say that McCain has been the same man he always has been. Well, the John McCain of 2000 is far from the John McCain of 2008.
Lieberman did speak of the dangerous enemies abroad. Obama wants to go after those who attacked us. McCain wants to continue the failed
Lieberman also has drunk the Kool Aid by calling bills like H.R. 1591 “retreat”. He claimed that Obama supporting cutting off funds for the troops. Obama, and other Democrats, supported bills like HR 1591 that fully funded and equipped our troops. It would have fully funded and equipped the training of the Iraqi military. But no, Republicans reject such notions as retreat. Well, I’m sorry but setting up
And Senator, I have voted for Republicans in the past. I will not be voting for this Republican. Nor will I follow your misguided support.
The person I believe that is the best for our country is Barack Obama.
* Ok, so I found some more things to say about Lieberman and his vague rhetoric.