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"back in my day, we didnt HAVE school buses...we had to walk 12 miles, backwards, through the snow...and...and we didnt have shoes back then either, we all wore sandals with our togas....

the republicans are dishonest, hateful, greedy, crooked, BORING, uninspiring, uninteresting power-abusers and criminals! there isnt a decent or even mostly sane one in the whole rotten bunch!

america is toooo good for the repugs! they insult us all witrh their silly lies about john mccain being a maverick, or "his own man"-whatever THAT means! john mccain is rove/cheney/bush's ventriloquists dummy!!!

rove hand-picked palin to ensure that the repugs lose in 2008! he's so out of touch he thinks we're still fools enough to fall for his silly shenanigans--go back DOWN to the dark place where you were spawned, we're through with you rovie boy! it's time for you to gather all your stolen millions from this country and move to dubai with georgey and dickey! you all deserve each other; johnny boy will be over there on november 5th!

Some of you extremists are sad and more than a little bit frightening. Barack Obama is the most liberal Senator in the United States Senate. This is not "opinion", this is documented fact based on voting records. "Centrist"? Yeah, if you're comparing him to Hugo Chavez and Saddam Hussein.

Where did the term red meat come from. That's all I' hearinf from the reporters. Where was that term during the other convention? Can you say bias?

i couldn't hear what he was saying from all the throat clearing he was doing. oh well...guess it wasn't too important...

Just look around that convention hall, it is 99% white....this is not representative of America! The Republican party is old, white, tired, boring, and full of hypocrites sitting so high on their pedestals they can't see the country that is changing right before their eyes. They just don't get it, bless their little hearts.

Go Obama-Biden, you guys are on your way for sure!

The RNC just reiterated the fact that the Republicans are disconnected from majority of Americans. They feel things are not as bad. Fred Thompson said. "Listening to the other side you think we were in a depression." Uhhhhh, maybe not for you Mr. Hollywood actor, but its pretty darn close for the rest of us.

I cannot WAIT for the debates.

Is Fred Thompson still alive?

Just checking in...yep...still filled with liberals whining.

Are any of these speeches going to get a grade?I noticed grades were given for speeches last week for the Democractic speeches.I did not watch Fred Thompson's speech.I figured it would be a speech to spin the sorry job the Republicans have did,and bash Obama.This is no surprise.What I really want to know is where is Sarah Palin?I noticed Biden was there most nights during the DNC Convention.Why was Rudy Guliani speech cancelled.Is he going to be the real VP nominee?

CNN please post:

Enough with this experience crap. Sarah Palin is unprepared to be Vice President. Talk about something else.

now you why gore did'nt even win his home state. lieberman, that who carvalle should have called judas do anything for a cabinet post.

McCain is truely an American HERO. We should never elect a President that has never served in the military. McCain obviously stands tall as a patriot and is unyielding. The people of America seem to forget how we became FREE. I fought for my country! Did you! John McCain did!

and now this from factcheck.org :

A New Stitch in a Bad Pattern
September 2, 2008
A McCain ad wrongly claims Obama plans "painful tax increases" for working families. And who's talking about deficits?
Summary
McCain's new ad puts another stitch in what we've called his pattern of deceit on Obama's tax plan. This one claims Obama and congressional Democrats plan to push forward "painful tax increases on working American families" and that they will bring about "years of deficits," "no balanced budgets" and "billions in new government spending."

The ad is plain wrong about higher taxes on working families. In fact, Obama's economic plan would produce a tax cut for the majority of American households, with middle-income earners benefiting most. As for "years of deficits," exactly the same claim could be made about McCain's program. It's unlikely either Obama or McCain would balance the budget, and both are projected to increase the debt by trillions.

Analysis
We've already reported on at least three other ads, in both Spanish and English, from Sen. John McCain's campaign that distort his rival's tax policy. The ads claim that, for example, Democratic Sen. Barack Obama would raise taxes "on the sale of your home" and that he has a "history of raising taxes" and that he wanted to raise taxes on "families" making just $42,000 a year.

Claims like these have led us to say that McCain's campaign is engaging in a "pattern of deceit" when it comes to describing Obama's tax plan. This most recent ad fits right into the template.

Same OLD stuff, from the past eight years. What can you expect from McCain supporters. Another 4 more years of the same OLD stuff.

Obama/Biden 08 CHANGE!!!

Hey Mike R in California. Thanks for the blowhard long winded post but you to realize that regardless of your misinformation that Obama will carry your state. BE AFRAID BE VERY AFRAID!!!!

And Palin's sooooo qualified, give me a break!!!

No...! Don't send Fred back to Hollywood!!!! WE DON"T WANT HIM!!!!
Hey...it's been a couple hours...is there a new Palin scandal yet?

A two Bit Actor, Go Back To Hollywood With Paris!

AND FOR THE UMPTEENTH TIME, PATRIOTISM DOES NOT BELONG TO ANY PARTY.

I AM AN INDEPENDENT, AND i OWE NO ALLEGIANCE TO ANY PARTY WHATSOEVER, BUT I TELL YOU WHAT, I AM A PATRIOTIC AMERICAN, AND NOBODY CAN QUESTION THAT, I DON'T CARE WHO YOU ARE OR HOW MANY WARS YOU FOUGHT. C'MON!!!!

Is this his final act since he can run himself.

Fred Thompson = One of the most boring politicians ever, nobody voted for him, major early disappointment for Rep. party.

And McCain thinks his endorcement is of value? Get a clue!

CNN. Your ratings won't go up on this one!

Fred Thompson is a liar and a man of no substance. I intend to vote for Obama

Hilarious- a grade B actor Thompson criticizing a brilliant mind like Obama. Hate to tell Fred but this fall Obama will be made a real president and Fred will continue his failed boob tube career. I don't watch TV but something tells me from what I've seen it isn't much of a performance.

This is the most boring convention that I have ever seen. Normally I have CNN all the time. This convention is putting me to sleep. It is so lame and uninteresting. Just look at last week, the DNC put on a more diverse, interesting, and full of life convention. The issues were put out there every night. The RNC have no life whatsoever. No wonder Obama is leading in the polls and will keep leading all the way up until Nov. 4th. And I'm sorry, Palin can not match up to Biden. She was not a good choice for McCain. Too much baggage. It's no wonder that the McCain camp had to send a delegation to Alaska for damage control. They don't know what the next story that is going to come out of Alaska regarding Palin. And she need to stop quoting Hillary, she can not come close to Hillary Clinton nor is she going to get her voters over to the McCain camp. Hillary supporters are more smarter than that.

Did anyone notice how drunk some of the speakers looked on stage tonight?

"Winnin' or losin' we're still boozin'"

I have to say wow to Joe Lieberman! I know a very close personal friend of Joe Lieberman for over 30 years! He is appealing to his Dems to "please vote for the right man for the job , and who will be feared when McCain or Obama takes office"! You need to listen AMERICA, if you have children in the Military then do the right thing and make McCain the one Man that the "WORLD WILL FEAR"!!! WAKE UP AMERICA, WE NEED THE TERRORIST TO BE ARAID OF AMERICA!!!

Noticed everyone looked the same, should i say anymore?

BORING!

God they suck.

boring polite applause and a lot of cowboy hat flag waving nonsense!

If you aint angry, you havent been paying attention for the last 8 years...

Fred Thompson? These are their big guns? What bigger demonstration does America need to know this party is on the ropes?

Rove then kissed Thompson on the mouth....right after he kissed Lieberman's--

Time to go nite nite Fred. You will need six months to recover from this.

I am from Tennessee and Thompson was the LAZIEST Senator of all time

Republicans want small government so they can be in charge and leave everyone out.

Is there anyone at that convention under the age of 60?

Mike R -

we all know who Palin is its what she represents that most people call into question. Maybe thats something you need to look at. She is AGAINST any kind of gay rights, she is AGAINST sexual orientation being considered a part of hate crimes, she tried to get books banned from a library becuase SHE thought they were objectionable, she was in FULL SUPPORT for the bridge to nowhere when running for governor than flipped when she got elected. Did she also fight corruption in the party in Alaska? Yes and MAJOR props for her becuase hardly anyone in politics today can do that successfully. Did she abuse her power? Who knows at this point. But to say she is the most qualified for a republican ticket is ludacris and you know it. She is a governor for 20 months. Ok, great. That doesnt mean she has more experience than Obama. The truth of the matter is that NONE of these people have been in a position of such absolute power how do we REALLY know that they will or won't do or even act? We dont. ZThe only thing we can go off of is what they believe in and what they want to do. And for McCain, although he is trying hard to seperate himself, his policies (that POLICIES not McCain himself) are too close to Bush's and the religious rights current policies. And look where that has gotten us.

Obama is a centrist and his 12 years long public service show a balanced view: First lie. Obama has the same experience than Lincoln had when he ran for office: second lie. Obama clearly stated, and if Thmpson had ever read a book he could attest, that in religion (serious ones, not the evangelical nutcases) and in science, it is not definite when you can state that the embryo is firmly a distinct human being. He did say he would do whatever to lower the abortion rate. (forced marriage excluded, Palin-style). But hey, a President who can think.. no way.

But the saddest is to see that after 35 minutes, Thompson could not come up with one policy that could lift the country up. Nothing. Only vague and personal accusations. No wonder his own campaign backfired before it started.

Fred Thompson = Lazy as a fox

GOP = God Oil Party

surprised they didn't have a baptism at the end...

theme for the week: Give us one more chance we promise we won't screw it up

This election will be the first step in leaving old and outdated Republican's behind. Republican's are redneck racists and use Bobby Jindal and Sarah Palin as disguises to the fact. Republicans are highly contradictory. They are pro-life but yet support the death penalty. They are pro-life but do nothing about health care. You can't convince they value human life. I would choose an intelligent president over one with experience any day. Intelligent decisions not experienced decisions will save this country. I'm one of those people who are making in the top 5% of the country, and I would be more than happy to pay more taxes to have a democrat in power. My respect for Republican's has turned to disrepect. I was foolishly once an indepedent.

Why do most if not all the people at that convention look the same?....and the tone i got from there is just the banging of military/war drums......i get no sense of any chance of unity if ANYBODY from that convention is elected!!!!

The only thing exciting about this convention was the Jazz Band they had playing earlier. Keep The Music playing

I have not heard the case why a republican should be entrusted again with guiding the U.S.A. when we have lost millions of jobs, millions of homes, trillions of dollars and most importantly; tens of thousands of U.S. Military families destroyed by a war we were tricked into. Why?

Wow! Anyone that really thinks Obama is going to lower taxes for 95% of Americans is drinking way MORE than Kool-Aid!

Fred Thompson is the most boring politician in the world and he is nominating McCain. That should say something in and of itself.

LMAO!! They must really be worried about Obama to blast him that much!

Fred Thompson is a bad actor and a bad politician.

no country for old men

Too old for the job bye bye

Who in their Right mind believes anything Fred Thompson said tonight. Was he acting or serious? because I could not tell.

Fred Thompson completely lost me as he has not referred to something that is affecting all of us across the board. THE ECONOMY. If the republican are going to act as this is not a problem then I guess I will not watch anymore. I always like hearing the two side of the coin however I cannot listen to them talk about the war and foreign policy without them even acknowledging that the economy is the number one problem in USA.
The Democrats talked in their convention about all the issues that are most present in americans minds even if its not what everyone wants to hear they still addressed them.

A nice change from the multi-million dollar Britney Spears set and the MTV, me-too, Botox Brigade who left the air in Denver a great deal thinner and a whole lot hotter!

Is Thompson a Constitutional Scholar? I don't remember him, except for his acting in L&A

This convention is reminiscent of the last two Republican conventions-and we know the results of those!

Any good American with an ounce of common sense and half a brain will reject this side show. It is time for new leadership with new ideas that reflect progressive America.

The Republicans have simply nothing to offer this election cycle.

Back to the drawing board.....

Fred Thompson further proved why Republicans are so out of touch with Americans. After saying Democrats act as if we are in the "Great Depression", someone should remind Fred how many millions of people do not have healthcare as well as jobless and suffering because of high gas prices because of a War that should not have taken place in the first place.

Is it just me or does anyone else think that this party doesn't seem to represent the diversity of this great country? This image just reaffirms my opinion that the GOP party does not in any way represent me. It is a party for the rich few.

Same old, same old. Had no idea Thompson had grown so old, it really hammered in the fact that this is a bunch of old guys trying to hold on to power. If inspiring the people doesn't work, go ahead and bash the opposition. This clueless Republican party is playing right into the Democrats hands.

AnNd someone please explain why we should not change America, not apologize when we are wrong and not be the nation that eveyone fears.

I am sick of the world looking at us like we think our poop doesn't stink and we have all the answers and that we are too good for everyone else in the world. We don't and we aren't!! We need to work together as a nation AND with the rest of the world.

What a hot mess these Repubs are!!!

Fred Thompson's comment that McCain's years as a POW don't qualify him to be President, but say a lot about his character speaks volumns. When has Obama ever been faced with decisions like McCain had to make when turning down early release offered because his father was an admiral? Never. Obama took 20 years to figure out that his pastor was a an anti-American racist, and only dumped him when it became a political issue. McCain has more character than Obama will ever have.

I thought tonight was the most thrilling, exciting convention I have seen in years. Fred Thompson blew the Democrats out of the water!

Our vote will be for McCain/Palin hands down!!

From this day forward, I'm not watching any "Law and Order" episodes in which Fred Thompson stars!

Let's vote for Obama – then we can watch the White House burn down with Biden holding the match. You lefties amuse me – you're all about pointing the finger and not into solving problems. Talk about yawning? How about what the Dems preach every four years. They hate the right, the world is all the right's fault, they are the devil. I'm sorry – kool-aid is for kids. You know why they drink it – they don't know any better.

Terrible speaking skills.....war war war. Any other qualification for McCain

Fred Thompson was good! And right on target!

As for the lack of skin tone in the audience that someone above noted.....I think people of color need to make some changes in their political affiliations. The Republicans would certainly welcome them. Just as they did Condi Rice. And Michael Steele. And Governor Bobby Jindal. To name just a few.

In any case, don't blame the Republicans for the lack of color among their convention attendees. The parties don't choose their people .... the people choose their parties.

McCain-Palin – 2008

It's amazing how Thompson stopped the biography at the part when McCain came home from Viet-Nam Hanoi Hilton and began fooling around on his first wife.and eventually dumped her. McCain said himself "He takes full responsibility" I saw it in a CNN special "McCain revealed! Talk about character and family values!

This is the most boring convention I have ever watched!!!! No substance...just same ole tired jabs at Obama! Maybe tomorrow will be more interesting.

Thompson please! You are just an Obama hater, a sad politician....and actor. Even when you speak you act like you are trying to desperately rehearsing for a spot on some low budget flick. Stop contradicting yourself and eat your own words you said about abortion in 1984.

Great speech Fred Flintstone, fire up the dem's.

Fresh breathe.... with Orbit.... clean and fresh breathe... what a joke! God first, GOP! Your math is so bad!

Hey Texico,

although i share your view on this, leave the Golden Girls out. =) They are progressives. The thought of them attending a republican convention in any form sends chills up my spine.

Hey McCain Where's Paris!

Does anyone at the RNC want to talk about the economy?

they should go after bush because he the one that screw up this country. they don't have nothing to do with thier old boring convention .can they see that have a president as a joker. bush have such a funny face and mcain have such a old face that he drying up.

RNC....

Boring,,,,,,Boring.......Boring,,,

Is it over, please tell me that it is.....Please!

Thompson refered to teleprompter speeches which seemed to get great applause, but it seems to me that he has never actually seen Obama speak at one of his town halls where there are NO teleprompters. McCain on the other hand cannot seem to take a stage anywhere without his trusted note cards that he reads nearly every word from no matter where he is. Anyone notice that his intro of Sarah was mostly with his eyes down?

Speaking of eyes down, how about going back and look at her acceptance speech on Friday and watch McCain and where his eyes wonder.

Sorry CNN... I support your network. But I refuse to turn on my TV until the nightly broadcast of the Republican convention is over. I do not want increase the viewing numbers.

I don't understand how anyone in their right mind could vote Mcsame. Why isn't Obama crushing him? Let's see...a majority of Americans are still stuck on race even though most people say they aren't racist...we all have a racist streak in us. Second...most of the younger voters and african american voters have cell phones...so polls are useless.

What a joke Thompson is. He actually thinks smart Americans are going to believe his speech. I did not feel it, old man old ideas

Gergen is use to Republican Conventions. After all he worked for three Republicans Presidents before. He just likes to tease when he says something nice about the Dems – (except for the Clintons of course as he worked on Bill's campaign).

As far as the presidency is concern, American voters are 0-43!!!!

THINK ABOUT IT!!!!!

There is no Depression. People who think the economy is bad are whiners.

Did you guys hear that John was a POW?

So says Fred.

We need a President who also cares for his/her people once they are born.

I heard a comedian last week said that Republicans love their country and hate half its people because they do not think or look like them

Obama cannot even unite the former Democrate VP, what a joke! a uniter? LOL

PATHETIC.................TERRIBLE........BORING........SHAME ON YOU FRED........SHAME ON YOU.

Nice diverse audience. NOT. Gotta tell you something!!

I'm glad many people will be perfectly safe as they starve on our streets.

Same BORING politics from the RNC!!! Unlike the DNC which was full of energy and new prospects for the future of this country!

Love the geriatric comments – and I'm there! They are boring me. Too bad they had to put their convention back on – and what is the real story about Bush not being there? Needed in Washington? He and his cronies should have been forced out of Washington for their failure to respond when Katrina devastated lives. But, as the revered Barbara Bush remarked after Katrina, "those people will be better off" – showing how she raised her little boy to be insensitive to the lives of others. Was not on board with Obama, but I am now.

I wonder how many people that have commented here have actually or are actually watching the convention? How many are just commenting just to comment? How many are just following the same old party lines and rhetoric simply because that's what appears to be expected of them? People are foolish. They like to bark and bite before learning any facts at all, or they like to make up a bunch of facts just to appear educated and well-informed, OR they like to listen to people who have no clue what facts really are, and they base their opinions from the grumblings and whinings of the most vocal few.
CNN won't publish this. This may be too inflammatory, and it definitely will get flammed; based upon the majority of the other knee-jerk posts here, I'm lucky I'm not giving my address out, or I might get tarred, feathered, and ran out on a rail.
Good night Folks!

Wow! What a great convention. I think the race is over. MacCain 2008.

Does anyone at the RNC want to talk about the economy?
I Agree!

Does anyone at the RNC want to talk about the economy?

Obama 08

So, this is what's happening with the republican convention, thanks CNN for the info. Just what I expected would happen. Bashing and never addressing.

Caught up on some movie-watching these past two days though.

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All of you Obama Zombies need to start questioning why your imcompetent candidate has to read from a teleprompter all the time. And when he doesn't have one he stutters and stammers like the hollow child that he is. If he had a soul maybe he could speak like he had some heart.

So many hateful O fans on this board....

Fred Thompson has just gave red meat? What red meat? Did I miss something? All I remember was something about a lightbulb burning 24 hours a day, that McCain was a P.O.W. and that Palin is a fresh face? Oh, and that Obama isn't qualified...

Same talking points we heard over and over and over again.

And this coming from the Party of Mavericks, change, and progress.

Wake up, Fred.

Saw the face of republican party tonight...it is old, white and crusty.

Some in audience also proved white men cant (shouldnt) dance...

This has got to be the most boring convention ever.

Didn't Abe Lincoln have even less experience than Obama? And yet he didn't do too bad.

Doesn't George Bush have a lot of experience? And yet he didn't do too well.

i am not surprise at joe Lieberman had to say tonight, He is not willing to vote for Obama because of his complection

Let's see, Thompson, who ran one of the worst political campaigns in modern history, criticizes Obama, who ran one of the best. Sounds like jealousy to me. Slink back to Hollywood, Fred–you're a loser.

Fred WHO?

character, judgment, leadership and policy!

Obama 08

I think the VP picks are really important in this race...especially McCains since he's like 124324213 years old...and god forbid anything happens and PALIN!!!!!1 is president...i'll leave that up to your imagination

and you, sir, are a disgrace!

it's the economy, stupid... oh wait republicans don't want to address that. my bad.

boorrinnggg! obama 08!

Hmmmm... more diversity at the DNC... might that be because the Dems are the party of the handout?

Mike R. California, it is better to keep quite and thought a fool than to open ones mouth a prove it like you did.

look at the crowd and the presentation so far ...canned applause by a bunch of old men in suits...so sad

Obamabots are out in full swing on this forum. You think that you can convience undecided voters by seemings like thoughtless sheep who only see their candidate as their only hope? Most people don't think like that, it doesn't matter if someone is old, young, republican, or whatever. They want a good leader, and obviously you all want an OBAMA, no matter what cost. You Obamabots will cost him the election, trust me.

Let's see, according to the RNC, if I am prolife, have a pregnant daughter and think it's wonderful, and am a war hero, I'll make a great P and VP.

Whatever happened to the issues?

Exactly WHERE DO THEY GET THAT KOOLAID?

He lost me when he started going into gory detail about McCain's POW days. Sorry, but there were thousands of POWs in VietNam. None of them were treated nicely. Every one of those POWs are true heroes, and are to be honored and respected. But none of them are qualified to be President.

Glad to hear Obama's complete dearth of experience vs. McCain put out there. Excellent speech by Thompson.

Sorry, Bots, Obama just isn't qualified to lead the most powerful country in the free world - it's so bad, in fact, no one even bothers trying to compare him to McCain.

I've never seen a presidential pick (Obama) in competition with a vice presidential pick (Palin)!

Man I couldnt understand this man. I was so bored I changed the channel to Home Shopping Network for a little more entertainment. Republicans you're on National TV!!! How do you expect everyone else to get excited if even the delegates wont after a night of false Obama bashing. And why do Republicans keep on saying Obama is going to raise taxes? Only if you make over $250k you dimwhits! Everyone else gets a cut, and Warren Buffet agrees he should pay more!!!

Is anyone watching this stuff?

Obama/Biden 08

Fred, be sure to watch for the next TV script heading your way.

Wow, the Republicans are looking good tonight no matter what the vast liberals on this site have to say. The fact that BHO only got a small bump right after his speech was amazing. The timing and choice of Palin was perfect. Dems cry about change – choosing Joe was NOT change. If Dems are serious about change then they will vote the McCain/Palin ticket in Nov. I was on the fence and early on was moved by the speeches BHO gave. I have since come to learn the fact Republicans keep hammering home...those speeches are just empty words from a basically empty suit. I just wish BHO would show me where he is coming up with every "dime" to pay for all these government programs WITHOUT getting them from you and I. We all know taxes go up, but please spare me the empty promise of only taxing the wealthy. BHO has NEVER voted to Decrease taxes on anyone. 44 times he has voted for an increase in taxes. Quit writing checks your butt can not cash BHO! You liberals keep talking about fear tactics from Republicans, but you play the same game. Quit taking water out of our side of the bucket. McCain/Palin will be better for the US than BHO/Joe.

THIS IS THE BIGGEST BUNCH OF HALF TRUTHS AND LIES I HAVE EVER HEARD. HERE IS THE TRUTH: YOU VOTE FOR MCCAIN AND WE WILL ALL GO OUR SEPERATE WAYS. VOTE FOR OBAMA AND WE CAN COME TOGETHER. IT'S UP TO YOU AMERICA.

Just doing some research... McCain is never been a governor either, so he is just as inexperienced as Obama. In fact, Biden has not been governor either.

So, lets tally it up, if according to the republicans, that being a governor means executive experience.

Obama- no executive experience
McCain- no executive experience
Biden – no executive experience
Paulin- 2 years executive experience

Paulin wins, she should be President.

Fred Thompson's totally distorted what Obama said at Saddleback. Rick Warren phrased the question different for Obama and McCain – he asked him at what point is the unborn given human rights. Obama, knowing this was leading to the abortion-rights question then said, that's above my pay grade. He went on to discuss the law and that women making those decisions do so not capriciously but afted deliberations with their doctor, family and pastor.
We can disagree based on our faith, but allow for the law to be upheld. The problem with the pro-life stance, is that it overlooks the law and promotes' ome's personal faith.
Which is more egregious, allowing personal prescriptives to interfere with application of the law or separating your personal faith from other people's options.

Abortion is the Killing. Say No to Abortion. Say NO to Obama.

The GOP has no shame – how the party of torture can come and talk to us about the horrors of that practice from John McCain's perspective is beyond human understanding. I guess the GOP thinks torture is only bad when the people being tortured look like us. SHAME ON THEM ALL!

So what experience does it take to be considered qualified to become the president of the United States of America?
As chief of state, he conducts ceremonial affairs.
As chief executive he is responsible for ensuring federal laws are enforced and nominating officials to serve the federal government.
As foreign policy director, he shares the duties with congress but has the lead position in international affairs.
As commander in chief he is responsible for national defense.
As legislative leader, he proposes laws to be considered by congress.
According to the constitution, to be qualified you must be native born resident for 14 years, and at least 35 years old.

Does being old, and a former prisoner of war make a candidate more qualified? I did not get Thompson's reasoning for claiming that Mccain was a more qualified candidate from the information presented in his speech.

More double talking, hippocritical pandering. He wears the Republican suit well.

Obama wasn't talking about 'newborn babies' Thompson you idiot, he was talking about the moment of conception.
Funny how much repugs value an embryo but have no problem having our young men and women die in battle and kill others.
McShame is a warmonger, the absolutely last thing we need. I didn't think anything could be worse than Bush, but McShame has done the impossible.
WHAT IS 'MAVERICK' ABOUT SUPPORTING PERMANENT TAX CUTS FOR THE RICH, DRILLING FOR OIL, BEING ANTI-CHOICE, PRO-WAR, ANTI-WOMEN?!!!!!!!!!
MCSHAME IS ADHERING TO THE ULTRA RIGHT WING OF THE REPUBLICAN PARTY HE IS MORE THAN A HYPOCRITE!!!
shoot now ask questions later NO MORE!!! ENOUGH!!

GOP for Obama, the African-American you saw was very rich!!!!! Enough said

unborn child!! Right to life, what hypocrits when we have some of the worst school systems all over this country. they rather call for a troop surge then pay teachers more money and how about teaching SEX EDUCATION and PROTECTION. Then right to life wouldn't be an issue!!

Look somebody who was incapable to run his own campaign. Now is attacking the young and fresh man who is running is campaign superbly. We are all prepared to here three things in this convention.
1. Country first (What is about people).
2. Commandant in chief.
3. Patriotism.
4. Pro-live (But they are pro death- penalty).

Wow there;s a lot of nasty liberals on here. i guess all the hard working republicans are off to bed for there JOBS tomorrow, enjoy the welfare you loffers!!!

Thompson truly earn the title of the laziest candidate ever. That is why he is on the sideline.

My god...was that a set of falsee teeth i saw on the podium? Grandpa tell me bout them good ol days....

Seems more like a seniors convention to me...

I must say that I couldn't stand watching another minute of the RNC. It's empty speeches that do nothing but talk about a war we are winning, winning what? Where is speeches about changes to AMERICA, economy, house foreclosures, jobs?

And I've never seen so many older Americans at a convention in my life. A new generation has taken the stage for change my fellow Americans, and I am proud to say that Barack Obama is one of them.

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

Illness strikes . New VP steps in... It1s 3am the phone rings. response Sorry I cant come to the phone now I am with the kids , My new baby, And I am helping my daughter with our grand child. Please call back or Borack!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey Mike R, nice rant! Such self-righteousness and vigorous anger!

Feel better now?

The RNC would be excellent timing for a Viagra or Cialis commercial - look at the pasty old white men audience you'd be appealing to. That's a TMI visual - McNasty actually. Sorry people.

i've never seen so many old ppl in one place!

Fred you ceded the high ground on this experience BS when McCain chose a podunk, scandal-ridden PTA mom with next to no national experience. This is a sick joke, and the sad fact is, 45% of American is stupid enough to believe you.

Whatever this dude says is hate filled and meaningless, just like his Greasy Oily Party.

It's laughable that this is the party that has put our country @ such peril and risk, and they now say Country First?! Actually, it's not funny, it's very frightening! I hope that these Americans are smarter than that, but if putting a woman on the ticket with such low expectations is getting them so riled up, I do have to wonder...

Just take a good look at the RNC covention crowd....it DOES NOT represent the average american people. These republican are a joke and a bunch of HOT area. They are stuck in the past. What's the definition of insanity.."Keep doing the same old thing but expecting a different result" this what the Republican represent.

OBAMA/BIDEN!

McCain ticket,

I was a POW,
Drill here, drill nnow
Palin hunts, fishes and is a lifetime member of the NRA
Attack Obama
Drill here, drill now
I was a POW
Attack Obama
Drill here, drill now

When are the Repubs going to talk about something that THEY plan to do? All they do is criticize what Obama has planned without giving their own ideas....anybody noticed that or have they put you to sleep already? Very juvenile and baseless. The spin is not working this time for most of the "thinking" public.

Mike R. California- obama has a 10 point lead and growing in most polls, and what's with your "be afraid" comment? Is fear mongering ALL your type can come up with?, pathetic. You sir, are irrelevant living in California which will certainly remain blue this November, so why don't you sit in a corner and quietly play with your littile green plastic army men like a good Repug war/fear monger.

Fred Thompson made a good case for the same man the GOP Stepped over to Elect George W. Bush in 2000. The Party owes him his shot because he was a "Prisioner of War". We never got the real skinny from his living POW's about his torture. The Suffering Fred Thompson Discribed about John F. McCain. He should have died several times over. I saw Fred work that crowd like a final episode of Law & Order. He really brought the drama. Joe Liberman will have to eat outside after January 09. Thank you

No McCain No McBush No McSame

cnn pls save us from this torture.

This is a very boring convention, where are the young people, all I see is old people. John McCain is too old, let's keep it real, end of story.

Fred Thompson further proved why Republicans are so out of touch with Americans. After saying Democrats act as if we are in the "Great Depression", someone should remind Fred how many millions of people do not have healthcare as well as jobless and suffering because of high gas prices because of a War that should not have taken place in the first place. This is one of the many reasons why I am voting for Barack Obama for President of the United States. We do not need 4 More Years of this.

Oh please....Barack has been tested and proved worthy by the millions of people who voted for him in what we called democracy. Apparently John McShame thought by selecting Palin as his running mate he would make history as well...too bad it has backfired and everyone knows. His choice may have made history, but not in the way he intended. Don't hate....Celebrate!!!!!

Obama/Biden 08

I cant help but notice that everyone in the GOP convention is white in their sixties and a guy. Same boring foolish party. Thompson's speech was so boring i cant believe the reps actually take him seriously......half-truths and WHOLE LIES... OBAMA/BIDEN 2008 AND 2012!

Obama "the most liberal, most inexperienced nominee?" I thought that distinction went to another Illinois statesman with only two years experience in the House before becoming president. Or should we just ignore those little details about Lincoln after the moving tribute they played before Thompson's speech?

BORING!!

These republicans are the most boring bunch ever and they're old and tired, isn't it past their bedtime now. Fred Thompson ran the most pathetic campaign ever, didn't he drop out before we even knew he was in it.....good riddance all of you old crows, get off the stage.

Obama '08

YES!!

This coming from a movie actor! Who is suppose to be the celeberty again?

'Denis–Does anyone notice that the images of Republican party at the convention make up mostly old white men?
It looks like the same old same old.'

Denis, I couldn't agree with you more. Did you see how they all stopped to take a picture?!?!? You can't tell me that that is the picture of change. Cotton-heads, retired military folks, and cowboys....that's our future?? I think not.

Is it just me, or was this the same convention of 2000 and 2004? Why not just rerun the old tapes?

this is pathetic, how can the repubs continue to say that we are winning in IRAQ when we aren't...what is their definition of winning, the loss of more American lives, $10billion a month being sent over there while our economy is falling apart...

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

Has anybody pointed out the enormous credentials that Mr. Thompson brought to the table during his campaign? His years and years of government experience? His, uh... oh. Well, isn't that hypocritical...

1) Fred Thompson hasn't much of a success story to be throwing stones. 2) The History making is being made by John McCain with his choice for VP. Never has there been a VP so lacking in Political Savy, Foreign Relations, National Policy, White House Protocal or Judgement. Let the phone not ring! 3) Re: Democrat controlled congress – no Republican should ever speak to or about accomplishments! Do they think all Americans and the world have been in an eight year comma? And unable to see, hear, and live through the horrors of the Bush Regime? 4) Just like a Republican to change his spots whenever they're the wrong color. Now we have another Pro Lifer before he was an Anti-Abortionist speaking out of both sides of his mouth like a true Republican! When are they going to get it? When are they going to realize we are able to discern between truth and fiction. And we do recognize Flip Floppers and unlike McCain our memories are still in tact! Shame on Fred for trying to swift boat Democrats again! Next -

After watching that load, I guess he's a better actor then I thought...

Now who's the blow hard. Blah, blah, blah - drama king. So you're an actor. Whoopty-do. Good acting job tonight, however, you still have a bit more practicing in the mirror to do - not quite completely convincing yet.

Enough with this experience crap. Sarah Palin is unprepared to be Vice President. Talk about something else.

Is anyone ever going to tell us what John McCain actually plans to do????????

The only reason I turn to CNN, was to see how basis David was going to be.

LOL I'M WATCHING THE SPEECHES AND ALL I HEARD WAS THE SAME THING ABOUT MCCAIN BEING A POW AND HOW THAT QUALIFIES HIM TO BE THE NEXT PRESIDENT AND HOW GOV WHATS HER FACE PALIN OR WHO EVER THIS MYSTERY WOMAN IS IS GOIN TO BE A GREAT VP....LOL ARE U SERIOUS.....AND GEORGE W BUSH.....LOL U REPUBS ARE A HANDFUL AND A CACKLE.....VERY FUNNY U GET AN FOR EFFORT BUT A D FOR EXECUTION.....I HAVE YET TO HEAR ANYTHING ABOUT THE ECONOMY ALL I HEARD IS ABOUT THE WAR THIS WAR THAT.....GIVE ME A BREAK AND WHY WOULD I LISTEN TO ANYTHING JOE LIEBERMAN SAYS......LOL I SHOULD JUST PUT THE GUN TO MY HEAD AND PULL THE TRIGGER!

All I saw at the RNC convention were old white people. Where is the rest of America?

He had some good lines.. The most liberal (and inexperienced) candidate who has ever run for president. Who is less liberal? Clinton and Gore - not there - Maybe McGovern - it is hard to tell - more liberal on Foreign policy , but economics, and social issues, Obama takes the prize

Based on CNN reporters, you can sure tell whose camp they are promoting! Not one good thing to say about the Republican camp!

I am sad about the bias in media today!

If I see any more old duffers with old idea's talking about how the
G O P is about country first....( Not). unless you are a big bussiness, People are the country and the G O P does not put people first they put themself's first and there buddies first....No MORE Please.

So, Thompson is a hyprocrite as well? Wow! there's so many of them!

um, how many votes did this moron get when he was campaigning for President? This is nausiating.

Fred You Hit !!! . I'm A Life long Democrat . And There is only One Choice For President , John McCain A True American Hero , True Proven Leader !!! . Myself , And My House Wil Vote For What's Best For Our Great Crountry , John McCain / Sarah Palin 2008!!!!!

My Friends, Fred Thompson is a joke and out of touch with Americans. Why is the majority of the crowd filled with people over seventy? John Mccain must have invited his entire family to fill up the place.

An actor acting.....no news here.

Fred, as expected, missed some facts. Congress is rated rock-bottom, but the REPUBLICANS have a higher disapproval rating and the same polls that show the low Congressional ratings also show that Americans prefer to have Democrats rather than Republicans in Congress. Do Republicans ever check facts?

This comment goes out to all CNN so called journalists. I have been watching this presidential campaign intensely since the first primaries. As far as I am concerned unbiased journalism has died in America. I used to highly respect CNN. After the many months of undermining Hlllary Clinton, never ever vetting Obama, and now attacking Sarah Palin on issues that have nothing to do with her role as VP. Going after her daughter and her family in the past few days, has been the lowest of the low. It is sime. Worse than the National Inquirer. Why don't you all just wear Obama buttons and have subheadings: Obama supporter. Throughout this entire process you have been so unbeieveable biased towards annointing Obama, it is just disgraceful. Your group of pundits have not a shred of integrity.
How dare you break a woman who has actually done something.
CNN and MSNBC cannot call themselves journalists. I used to feel sorry for people living in Communist countries that had to listen to propaganda and one biased view point.
Get a grip.. get professional. Where is true unbiased , honest journalism with integrity? You should all be ashamed of yourselves,and what is even worse is the role model you have for your children.
NO longer a viewer of CNN

What a story. You take a speaker and instead of focusing on what they say, you try to do a hatchet job.

Good news reporting

Fred Thompson was a loser before and still is. Stick to acting, it makes you more believeable.

This has been one of the most electrofying elections in history. I am an X Republican.... Why the change 1. We keep saying Oboma has no experience yet he shows up at any one place or country and hundred of thousands people flock just to glymps him. With a love like that who do we have to compete. Our lack af love and biased behavior, people dont trust us any more. 2. The dicision to elect the gov. of Alaska last munite shows lack of judgement. What weill she do on day one or when the 3am call comes in god fordid he dies. Sorry I cant come to the phone I am breast feeding my baby !!!!! Noble but dangerous for the country!!!!!!!!!

Obama inexperienced ? Compared to who ? And what counts as "experience" ? Bush was governor and history will count him as one of the biggest failures. And then there is John McCain. Experience of little accomplishment in the Senate for decades and an ardent supporter of Bush.

Plus, McCain's POW experience is tauted as some character strength. He was shot down while on a mission, as numerous air men were and he was put into a situation where he survived, as many have done. So nothing special.

What this country needs, the republicans do not understand, is a President who does NOT have the Washington insider experience. A President that will be a President for the 21st century. This is something that McCain and the Republican Party can not provide.

Finally, the difference between the Democrats and the Republicans is simple. The Republicans elect a President to serve their narrow range of interests, while the democrats elect a President who serves the American people.

Thompson failed to mention Bush, the unpopular President! I wonder why?

OBO8

Fred don't quit your day job.

GOP convention we hear USA USA USA
DNC convention We heard OBAMA OABAMA OBAMA
GOP gave respect to Tim Russert

So far Very good Convention

Agree with the other comments. I tried to listen, but (yawn) he didn't say anything to make you pay attention.

Who is the chucklehead in the front row who keeps yellin YEAH!!!! Yeah!!. He's killing me.

Laura Bush stated on 09/01/08 that Palin’s experience as a mayor, qualified her for the Republican vice presidency.

Cindy McCain stated Sunday, 8/31/08 Palin had national security experience because Alaska was next to Russia.

QUESTIONS TO ALL THE MOTHER'S OF AMERICA'S CHILDREN

Are you willing to take a chance that the welfare and safety of your own children, may at sometime in the future be the responsibility of the Republican party that actually believes that anyone, male or female, with experience as a city council member and the mayor of a village of 9.000 for 8 of her 10 years of “executive” experience, actually qualifies the candidate for the top office in the land?

The same Republican party believes that the fact that the state, which has a total population of less than the city of Atlanta, and which she is the current governor of for all of 20 months, during which time she has already managed to create a cloud of suspicion for possibly abusing the power of her office. and is currently being investigated, is actually qualified for national security because the state she is the governor of is next to Russia?

No matter how you feel about the Democratic ticket at least the one with the lesser experience was ELECTED, and made a VP selection of someone who would bring balance to the ticket and provides some responsibility. The Republican VP was SELECTED by one man that actually believes the Republican statements and beliefs as outlined above.

You parents out there need to think long and hard about this ticket but more importantly about the Republican party which is apparently so welling to cater to the Far Right that the entire Republican party is willing to chance putting your own kids future in jeopardy, just so they can win an election?

How exactly is that considered "Country First"?

It's the same old story over and over and over again.

I have refused to be brainwashed by Obama.. Thank you Hilary Clinton.
Hilary 2012.

SERVICE ... the word means more than serving in the Military!!!
Mr. Thompson gives a good speak and then again, acting has become his trade ... the speech itself was nothing new ... attack ... attack... no surprise here.

And on that note – I can't believe some of you all are watching this circus called the Republican National Convention! Hahaha, the Tampa Bay Rays and Yankees are playing!

Can anybody agree on when life begins? I'm glad Obama responded in the way that he did. He admitted that he was not God and didn't have the power to tell someone what they should do with their own body and their own life. If God gives us free will, who is the government to take that away?

Fred Thompson is an ACTOR...read my text. You can tell he is a good Actor too! I find it laughable that he was commenting on Democrats raising taxes on businesses and basically you will be able to feel the crunch when you go to the store, etc. LOOK around people, since George Bush has been in office our food and gas prices have trippled, hello???????? All you have to do is watch the news one nite to see how bad our economy is due to Republicans being in office for the last 8 years. As far as Sarah Palin goes, well if you say it enough it becomes believable, it is sort of like a slow mind control issue.
Wake up people, don't let yourself become slowly manipulated.

Well happy days for the Status Quo! PLEASE leave religion out of all of the political debate. We need to find a common ground –
My PERSONAL pick Obama Biden 08 and if they do a good job 12.

Thompson gave a very good teleprompter speech. I would expect no less from an actor

He said we are not in a depression? Has he visited some of our cities? Has he seen what our dollars is worth?

Finally, I am shocked by the lack of diversity within the republican party.

BAMBI SUPPORTERS YOU ARE ALL "ABOVE YOUR PAY GRADE.

By the way, did you know that McCain was a POW?

Thanks but no thanks, Republican party. You've spent the last 8 years putting the country's economy, foreign policy, world standing, energy dependence, housing situation, health care policy, social security, education system and overall condition into the collective toilet. I've had enough of a President that has made a mockery and sham out of the pillars of the constitution that this country was built on.

I have had enough of this. I have had enough of the Republican party. I simply cannot sit here and listen to another talking mouthpiece talk about how they have kept us safe and secure over the past 8 years, when the exact opposite has shown true. I've had enough of an administration that has declared war on the scientific research and progress that can potentially save millions of lives in the future. I've had enough of a platform that has tried its best to set back the cause of women's rights several decades. And I've had enough of an administration that has pitted Americans from all walks of life against one another by turning the conversation from the American people to wedge issues like abortion and gay rights. The historical walls that have been torn down over time have been slowly rebuilt, brick by brick by the hateful ignorance of the GOP.

We live in the United States of America. Please tell me that we are better than the issues that Republicans have decided to pin their hopes on and that we can focus on the only thing that should matter: fixing the problems and improving the issues that can bring about change and hope into the everyday lives of ordinary Americans such as myself.

Please. We can't afford four more years of wedge/fear/hate/division in our country. Vote for a reason. Vote for a cause that goes beyond catchphrases and slogans. Vote for intelligence, collaboration and peace.

Obama/Biden '08

Does anyone have to tell the truth anymore?
The first lie.
Abraham Lincoln was the least expereinced president and one of the greatest.

Abraham Lincoln server 1 term (2 years) in the US House and four terms (8 years) in the Illinois House of Representatives for a total of 10 years of elective office.

Yet the same, tired argument the Republicans have been making since Obama won the primary season. They'll try to try a little bit harder than this.

And also let's be clear about the whole human rights thing...

That is a smokescreen. As is the inexperience argument. As is the whole we've been safe since argument. As is the illegal immigration.

Your life has been made worse by the Republicans. Your children are not at home and are dying because the Republicans lied to you. Your neighbors have lost their jobs. We are 10 trillion dollars in debt.

Wake up now.

Peace.

they don't talk about the ecnomoy because they don't know anout the economay they are too rich to care

yeah right ... these conservative crappies are just counting their days to be extinct

Thompson had about the same amount of experience as Obama, and he ran for President. What makes him qualified and Obama not? I guess it was the five years on Law & Order.

GO BACK TO LAW AND ORDER. WHO CARES!!!! AS YOU PREACH INTO A CARBON COPY GEORGE BUSH CROWD, DO YOU NOTICE THAT EVERYONE LOOKS THE SAME. WHERE'S THE DIVERSITY. MCCAIN IS THE SAME AS WHAT WE HAVE HAD FOR THE LAST 8 YEARS, IT IS TIME FOR SOMETHING NEW, SOME FRESH INSIGHT TO LAUNCH US INTO THE NEXT CENTURY. I AM TIRED OF THE SAME BROKEN WASHINGTON TRYING TO DICTATE WHAT WE BELIEVE IN. REPUBLICANS ARE SUCH HYPOCRITES. THEY PREACH A GOOD SERMON BUT CANT TAKE HEED OF ITS OWN LESSONS. I AM OBAMA ALL THE WAY BABY AND YOU BEST BELIEVE I AM NOT ALONE. GO OBAMA, A CHANGE WE CAN TRUST AND BELIEVE IN.

Fred Thompson calls Sarah Palin "A Great Running mate". Well she is a great running mate who knows how to cook moose and fire her employees.

Historic speech!

Nobama 08

Fred Thompson is another bad actor just like Ronald Raygun! Neither know or can remmeber what they are talking about.

No matter how you paint it McCain does equal Bush as they both have to run on the Republican platform.

I likes that.

Mr Thompson, Your total praise of Mr. McCain and his militry record and Vetnam experience. The total presentation of all the differnt types of honorable vets., notice none of them were of any minority group. I am a Vietnam Vet., and I would never but never use this part of my life to advance on the deaths and injuries of my fellow service men..

I wanted to hear qualifaction and not laurels...

for the rep. base, thompson gave a good speech. but i find the tone of the rnc much different than that of the dnc. the rnc seems to be mostly about war, and the military, and religion. the dnc seemed to focus on the economy, energy, and health care. i guess voters will decide which issues are more important to them.

i find it very interesting that joe lieberman is on stage right now...how can he support john mccain and still call himself a democrat? the values of the rnc are very different than the dnc.

Who cares what you have to say.... Mr. Mccain what happen to the intrevew with larry king...... the truth hurt.

Thompson is a Flip Flopper like most of the Rep party and have no right to point fingers at Obama or anyone else .

Are they for real? Wow, I would have expected something with a little substance.

Well said. The worst Congress in our time that Obama wants to change is controlled by Democratics. Is it not an easy job to get rid of them?
MacCain 2008

"""Thompson said that “we need a President who doesn't think that the protection of the unborn or a newly born baby is above his pay grade.” That’s a dig at the recent Obama statement at the recent faith forum, when Rick Warren asked when life begins – he responded that it was above his pay grade."""

Is not what Obama said. It is above his pay grade to know when life acually begins, nothing about not protecting a baby...Everyone has his or her own opinion about when life begins and should not be in politics.....Get your facts straight...This is how the Conservatives work and spread the word, with lies and distorted statements....

if he said those things about abortion rights how can he diss obama, what a hypocrit, but the republicans are full of hypcrites

""Democrats present a history making nominee for president," Thompson told the cheering crowd. "History making in that he is the most liberal, most inexperienced nominee to ever run for president."

This is why I do not like this statement. Instead of acknowledging the history, he chooses to take a jab for political reasons.

And Liberman says:

There is no room for eloquence with a presidential candidate? Then mentions what clinton did AFTER he won the presidency. lol

Could that audience look any more comatose? Could those speakers sound any less enthusiastic? The big black buzzard of doom is gliding over this shindig, and everyone there seems to know it.

It's supposed to be the Republican PARTY! Lighten up! Have some fun! Party like W. used to! It looks like they raided the local morgue to fill the seats.

Of course the conservatives are stuck with a loser, so they may as well live it up a bit.

I just have to say that on FOX news NONE of their blog comments have been posted regarding the RNC tonight, how pathetic. Goes to show the republicans our out of touch with technology and the comments of the people!

He should head back to Law and Order....

Fred, was right about OBAMA, is inexperienced. Just as Liberman says. OBMAMA attend all the right Washington Cocktail Parties. Thats
about it.

Apparently, I have thought about the issues of what people will do in their prospective positions. I know Obama and McCain are about even in their abilities to lead, and as far as foreign politics – they are both untried, but capable. Both men are smart ....

My concern lies more with the back up and what they can do. I see Biden as being able to devote all his time to the office... however – I really don't like to pick on women, but this woman left herself open in her speech.

Where will Palin be when she has the new grandchild? Overseas? In the Air? On the Road? It is her responsibility to support the president, how is she planning to take care of family and also be able to perform the duties of the position?

She has claimed that her whole family would be there for the daughter and her new baby. Where will she be when the baby comes if she is VP?

How about the down syndrome infant Palin has? As a special needs teacher, I know that is a huge responsibility as a mother and father. Will Palin leave the children to the father, and do her duties or will she be there for her children and forego some of the traveling duties of the VP?

I think it is well due to have a female in the white house – either as President or Vice.. but I had a much more mature vision of a woman who did not have to divide her responsibilities of motherhood with her position to support the President. Most women I thought might make it had children of older years, adult children. I wonder if Palin will fall apart or make it.

I think she is not ready for the political race of Washington. Too bad, we could have a great opportunity for a female in the white house.

I can't believe how many people "of faith" apparently didn't get the "above my pay grade" comment. Obama was pretty obviously referring to GOD.

What morons. Are they really that stupid, or do they just play that stupid on TV?

This from a man whose claim to fame is telling Alexandra Cabot who to prosecute as the DA on Law and Order SVU. Inexperienced huh? I guess he thought he was the second coming of Ronald Reagan LOL

Gee, do you think if Obama will admit that the SURGE worked, that Mccain/Palin will admit that Abstanance only sex ed does not work?

Who are you fooling Mr Thompson. You once were a lobbyist for abortion rights and supported the right for a woman to choose. Now you even have the audacity to stand there and vomit nonsense.
November is near....the votes shall tell.

Meck, Vanc

Think it is time for Fred to head back to the easy pay check of L & O. His memory is fading that he once supported women's rights. Needs to get back to those easy to remember grumpy cameos on TV.

Same old attacks, same old arguments....and it hasn't worked yet. I'm not sure what the Repubs are going for here.

Fred Thompson said more in this speech then he did in his short lived campaign. Go back to hollywood Fred!!

These guys don't know what they are up against.. Losers..

Good for Fred. At least there are some smart people willing to say what needs to be said. Obama is less qualified than Sarah Palin. (although the left news services will tell try to make you believe differently)
Americans are in the most part smarter than that. Obama is nothing more than a bag of hot air. He is great at reading speeches (that a speech writer wrote). when talking on his own, he can't even think what to say. He really says some stupid things when it isn't written down for him

Nice....

Thompson divided everyone and Liberman tries to unite everyone.

I love hearing this crap... the republicans cry out against petty and unfair jabs by Obama, but do it themselves on national tv.

I can't watch anymore

Just wondering if the republicans are ever going to talk about the issues at some point during the convention.

Character attacks...that's all they know.

They've got nothing else to talk about.

As I listen to the biography and praise by various people at the RNC about John McCain, one thing comes to mind. Why did the GOP NOT feel this way about John McCain in 2000 when Rove began his rise to power? I would vote for McCain 2000 but I cannot vote for McCain 2008 who is aligned with the Corporations and lobbyists that got Bush elected over a better candidate in 2000. Now the party has no credibility. The presidency does not need a war hero as much as it needs someone that is smart, has good judgement and can inspire a country. The USA has not seen that in 8 years. God Bless America!!!

Stick to Law & Order bud.

b.s this is real life sir not TV. What you do on tv doesn't apply to real life sir.
Obama 08

Yawn. He sounded like a half-drunk uncle someone inadvisedly gave the microphone to a wedding reception for hte first half of the speech and the same old stuff we're heard for years–and these same GOP insiders rejected-8 years ago.

I want everyone to do exactly what Spike Lee said to do. Look at the difference!!! The Democratic convention was very diverse. The Republic convention was a sea of white faces. It just goes to show the racial division in the two parties. One party promotes the melting pot that is supposed to be America, the other party promotes the same good ole boy politics that has corrupted America from the inside and has caused hate and distrust around the world.

George W Bush had executive experience as governor of a large and populous state and look where that got us. It's JUDGEMENT not experience that makes him ready to lead and thats why millions of Americans voted for him.

Thompson is a hypocrite now pandering to pro-life when he himself is pro choice. ENOUGH with the spin! ENOUGH!!!

Fred Thompson further proved why Republicans are so out of touch with Americans. After saying Democrats act as if we are in the "Great Depression", someone should remind Fred how many millions of people do not have healthcare as well as jobless and suffering because of high gas prices because of a War that should not have taken place in the first place. Because of a War that has turned our America into a Great Depression and to joke about this and have so little feelings for those millions of people, including me, who are stuggling to make it everyday is one of the many reasons why I am voting for Barack Obama for President of the United States. We do not need 4 More Years of this.

How sad. Thompson said it was up to the woman and not the government back in the 90s. Now all of a sudden the woman should have no choice and the government should dictate for her.

I thought Republicans liked limited government - Ron Paul is at least consistent there.

And another thing, I find it so funny how the Republicans can turn Obama's "above my pay grade" answer into a negative. It is above his pay grade. Only God (if you believe) can really know whether it is right or wrong. Or at the very least, only the woman who has to make the choice can really know. But, of course, since the Republicans own morality in this country, they say life begins at conception and that is that. They know that because there is no one above them on the "pay scale", not even God.

Why do most of the speakers seem strained? It doesn't sound fluid. It doesn't have the feelings of people who are excited to move the country forward. They sound defensive and bitter. I am not uplifted, I am left feeling saddened that this is the alternative if the dems lose. It will be God Help America, not God Bless America.

Hey Fred,

Why don't you go lose a couple more primaries? I'll take you seriously then, promise!

Of course Obama is Pro-death. Everyone in Illinois knows that its the dead people that help get Democrats elected in Chicago.

why is this any different than anything else they have done? all they do is low road tactics. where is the substance. they have yet to define what if anything they plan to do that will help the average joe.

Hey Fred, if you want the most inexperienced candidate ever to run", go look in the mirror!

People keep talking about Palin's exectutive experience. She governed the 3rd from last smallest state for 1.5 years while Obama was running a National campaign for the same amount of time. Obama was well received by foreign leaders all over the world while Palin has never met with any other country's leader.

Obama was a United States Constitutional professor, does Palin even know the Constitution?
Obama is a Harvard graduate and first black person to be president of the Harvard Law Review (leadership). Palin graduated from a small college with a degree in journalism and worked as a sports reporter.

Obama worked as a community organizer right out of college and helped organize much needed help for the less needy. Palin owned a small fishing store in Alaska. On and on and on.

Obama has excellent experience, was President of Harvard Law Review, chose to be a community organizer over going to Wall Street, and was a Constitutional professor before he ever even ran for state senate. God knows this country needs someone who understands the constitution. The experience argument against Obama is getting very old. He has tons of experience, just not in Washington. He definately has more relevant experience than Palin.

OMG, what a big bag of air. Oscar worthy.

The republicans always just spew one liners that are complete lies.

Same old republicans.

Same old lies.

It boggles my mind how they just simply lie with a straight face.

Go Obama. Truth will prevail.

There really are no words, that was the absoultely longest speech about nothing at all, he practically read mcbush's autobiography and threw in some political soundbites for good measure, with the crowd chanting Obama's "yes we can" and that was it?

I am more proud than ever to be a Democrat If he believed half of what he actually said, he is just as backwards thinking and incompetent as mcbush!!

Obama/Biden '08/12

Wow, I couldn't watch the DNC without a Republican critizing, commenting, and providing their opinion of what the Democrats had to accomplish during their convention!!! Why aren't the Democrats being allowed the same publicity during the RNC?!?!? How much more biased can the media be?

Thompson faced criticism during his own presidential run when a YouTube clip of a 1994 Senate debate showed Thompson declaring, "The ultimate decision on abortion should be left with the woman and not the government."

It was also revealed Thompson once lobbied for an abortion-rights group.

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Says a lot about Freds fiery statements against Barack!!! Get off your soapbox Republicans and tell us what you really think about McCains pick for VP... The RNC is BORING!!! The folks there don't look to happy!!

Wow...what a hysterical speech! I wonder why was Mr. Thompson in the top 5 contenders for nomination......oh well....maybe he should stick to his day job as actor.....

FINALLY, some one spoke the truth and hit the nail on the head. Obama is no more ready to lead this great nation and serve as our Commander in Chief than he can be the man in the moon. While he is intelligent, eloquent, and attractive the office he seeks requires more. God bless this nation, our service members, and the updoming elections.

Just more spin and lies. America will not be fooled this time Mr Celebrity. And did he just say that being a POW doesn't qualify someone for the presidency; wow go figure.

Fred Thomson is a liar. He conveniently omitted the fact that all the problems he named were created under the Bush administration under the watch of his old and roting party. Ad he has the nerve to blame the Democrats,
Republicans are the party of old rich men in their suits. It is really scary to even look at that crowd.
The only one worse one than all those old corrupt republicans is Judas Liberman. The Opportunistic lying two timer, he cost Al Gore the election because he was a liability more than a help to him. I wish he will stop saying he is a Democrat he doesn't deserve this title.....Liar Scum

Thompson is a hypocrite. The people saw through him in his run and the people will see through him now.

LOL, please. You're a former Senator for a reason, Fred. It's called being irrelevant. Your hypocrisy of calling Senator Obama inexperienced while praising Sarah Palin is laughable.

No way, No how, No McCain!

So true!

Fred Thompson is a LOSER! He could not even get his own party's nomination and he wants to criticize the Democratic nominee? the article states:

The article states "clip of a 1994 Senate debate showed Thompson declaring,'The ultimate decision on abortion should be left with the woman and not the government.' It was also revealed Thompson once lobbied for an abortion-rights group." Make up your mind Fred are you pro-choice or are u against a woman's right to choose? Why don't you finish the argument with yourself before criticizing others!

Yawn...hey, I just saw a black guy!

Did he REALLY say that Sarah Palin was a "breath of fresh air"?

He must belong to the same senile club as McCain.

What is really sad is that they THINK THAT WE ARE THAT STUPID!!

What will really be a "breath of fresh air" is Nov 3rd and we have President Obama in Washington ACTUALLY doing something for the American people!!!

Great acting! Poor politics!

How boring !!! Try attacking the problems that we face and not Obama, that truly would be a change for the RNC! No Way, No How, No McCain!!!

OK well that no surprise . What you want from a Rep.....

Well I'm not wanting A new Dick and Bush ..... 4 more of the same ,,,,,,,,,,,, NO way NO how No McCain ....

I really do not understand these republicans......it is not ok for a woman to choose what is right for her or her fetus.....but it is ok for them to send young men on suicide missions, based on false information and kill innocent woman, children and civilians.....???????
What a bunch of hypocrites~~~~~~
.....and the world laughs on at this so called "christian" party.....

PS: guess God is on the Democrats side, with all the cursing Dobson and Hagee tried to pray down on the democrat convention......looks like the tables turned on them eh, or should we say "what goes around comes back around"?

I dare CNN to post this.....it is time for this hypocritical republican party to reap what they have sown!!!!!!!

So he's an idiot! What else is new.

Fred is a loser.

Sage advice from a man who recived zero support in the primaries, causing him to drop out *turns channel* Good luck with that acting thing, i guess...

Who is that guy that keeps screaming yeah yeah???? How much did they pay him to do that? You can't actually be excited about the Republican Party. As a matter of fact you could not pay me enough to be at that convention.

Another 4 years of George Bush? Thanks, but no thanks!

Enough with this experience crap. Sarah Palin is unprepared to be Vice President. Talk about something else.

America is looking for a President with sound judgment and the ability to lead. So far Senator Obama has shown us through his actions he possess both traits. That makes him well prepared to be President.

On the other hand, the first important decision towards the Presidency by Senator McCain was the selection of Palin. What a huge mistake and it calls into question his ability to make sound decisions and think matters through before acting (instead it looks like he reacted to the positive outcome of the Democratic Convention and the embracing of Senator Obama even by those 18 million who voted for Hillary).

What we need is a President who is willing to take a stand. At least Sen McCain has cast votes on the issues. What did we get from Sen Obama when his turn came to vote on the issues at hand? We got "present" something like 70% of the time. "Present." What the heck is that? Does Obama have no backbone to take a stand? Does he not care to educate himself on an issue in order to cast an educated vote? "Present." We do not need "present" in the White House. We need governance and action. We need someone who is willing to take a stand. That's what we get with Sen McCain. With Sen Obama, we get "present."

Well, Fred did outstanding. At least we did not have that Jesus Christ Superstar Halo as we did in the Democratic Convention, or like the Woodstock Convention in Denveer. As a Democrat now a Independent. The Republican Party is substance. Not remake of
Jesus Christ Superstar or Woodstock as the Democrats did in Denver.

Thompson's speech had plenty of rethoric tonight, but that's what conventions are all about – just watch the replay of the DNC last week if you aren't sure. Either way, Thompson's points were accurate. And it's very interesting that CNN would have Donna Brazile providing commentary on the speeches. Wolf might as well turn the microphone over to Obama's top media strategist to weave through the myriad of key messaging prepared prior to the event. CNN, please consider turning to objective analysts, we already know what Obama's group thinks about these speeches. Thank you!

McCrazy now has received support from Bush, Thompson, and Lieberman. That means he has been praised by the worst president in U.S. history, a walking corpse, and a traitor.

Personally, I like to think that I would never get an abortion. However, when my sister was pregnant and found out that she has cervical cancer, it made me think. There are boundaries that are just too complex to draw, such as the mother's health, rape and incest. If Roe Vs Wade is overturned, I will be devastated.

Is there anyone at this convention under the age of 60 that isn't related to Palin? Anyone? ANYONE?

Thompson and friends, when you start talking, check your videos.

Fred Thompson is a loser. He couldn't convince republicans to put him on the ticket. Sour grapes

Gee Fred, aren't you just the two faced old wind bag we always knew you to be! Hmmm, yes I remember 1994. Sit down you old fart. Heaven forbid you keel over. I'd sooner give up my nursing license before I'd ever give CPR to you!

Republicans we don't fear you and your unwatched convention. We're coming to get you and take back the White House! 8 years of inept leadership is enough. We don't need poor judgement from the likes of McCain or Barbie Palin.

For everyone of you, there are hundreds of us.
GAME ON!

This looks more like an AARP convention. And Fred Thompson??? Well the inexperienced guy ran a better campaign than he did. People VOTED for Obama.

Where is Rudy "9/11, 9/11" G??

Donna B. is a joke – she is not in the booth to offer any objective analysis but rather to slash and cut the second a speaker steps off the dais – in this case Fred Thompson – she is a hack and joke. If the Pelosi/Reid democrats actually had a plan then why haven't they done anything since getting the majority ? The answer is they have been feeding America a line of crap designed by people like Donna and really don't want a better America for all but one that is better for just themselves.
Shame on CN for allowing this to continue – it is wrong.

That's all Thompson's campaign was....a joke. So he has to try and make everything else one as well.

I don't think no one in American rather Dem or Rep. questions John McCains patrotism, and his service of duty to America, but that doesn't make him Presidental. Just look his first act, and he picks Palin as VP and only met her once. Do we really want another president you acts first without forthought. I DON't. we need a change, not another bush four years.

Did he really just say screw the alligators and drain the swamps? Republican environmentalism at its best. Maybe someone should explain to he and "kill the polar bears" Palin what happens when you take an apex predator out of an environment. But that would be science and who needs that?

Hope over Fear 08

he himself said "The ultimate decision on abortion should be left with the woman and not the government." Whats wrong with republicans? Are they all idiots or they think people are idiots?

ibity ibity , that's all folks.

Isn't it interesting that Fred Thompson so forcefully criticized Obama for his statement on protection for the unborn, when he declared in 1994 during a Senate debate that he is pro-choice.

WHO CARES!!! HE WAS 100% CORRECT!!!!!!!

MCCAIN/PALIN 08

I noticed Mr. Thomspons forgot to mention how the debt increased to record levels with the republicans controlling the executive and legislative branches. I guess he forgot that part.

with all that detail about mccain's POW experience (i never knew he was a POW before this, by the way), he was wise to skip ahead afterward; going into such gritty detail about his first wife wouldn't have done much for his illustration of john mccain's "character"

Who Cares!! Besides no one really voted for him in the primaries! He's an actor!! I saw him do the same thing on an Episode of Law & Order!! These old guys are funny!!!LOL!!

O/B08!!

I honestly do not believe this was a great speech. His delivery was slow and he showed his age. I thought he would have been harder on Obama.

The tribute to John McCain was great and the jabs at Obama were well placed but the question still remains, what will John McCain do to fix the mess the country is in? Just telling me he is a candidate with great character doesn't make me want to vote for him any more. I already know he's a man that risked his life for his country.

Can't play the experience card with Palin on the ticket.

Good rhetoric, nice sound byte but sadly still not focusing on the key issue which divide the voters in this country – the economy!

I have been watching the Republican convention, and the more time that goes by the more offended I become. I am a woman, my father was a Korean War veteran, and I worked for the Department of Defense, including the Navy SEALS, for many years - I was there during the Panama invasion in 1989! However, the Republicans have taken it upon themselves to market service members and fallen heroes as exclusively their own! The way they have portrayed "Service" for the nation during this convention, especially Senator Thompson, blatantly and falsely implies that only Republicans are patriotic and that service members are only Republicans. Shame on the Republican marketing team! The only right thing they have accomplished with this marketing strategy is to alienate those of us who have served our country and have not felt represented by this Republican administration to begin with!!!! Why don't they talk about the real issues??? "It's the economy, stupid!"

Thompson's speech was like an action-movie.

This keeps getting funnier.
Fred Thompson?

C'mon seriously. Some of you are actually going to vote for Republicans?

Listen, I have respect for those that deserve it (Thompson is not one of them), but there is a big difference between having respect and choosing people to make decisions on the direction of the country.

Let me remind you 10 trillion times at what voting for these people did
to the country.

Peace.

If Only You Could Have Delivered A Speech Like That When You Were Running For President . . . But You Were A Part Of History . . . A History In Which Your Campaign Was So Lame Your Horse Never Got Out Of The Gate!

CNN moderator – regardless of whether you continue to block my comments, my vote will count 100%. Let's see you keep this one.

MAIN TAKE-AWAY FROM RNC: George Bush's speech tonight was truly representative of what the country's focus will be if John McCain is elected president. Our leadership will 'miss the point' for the next 4 years.

First off... all these repubs making the "above the paygrade comments" are just showing the world that they have no power of comprehention. When someone asks a philisophical question like "when does life begin?"... Obama's answer just meant that only God truly knows. Now.. if the repubs feel that they are godly enough to know the answer to a question which is purely speculative... that's fine. But this mis-interpretation just shows the level of intelligence of the republican party.

And... in mention of the democratically controlled congress.. it's only a tiny advantage for the democrats, and Bush holding the power to veto... which is means that a little over half just isn't enough... and Bush has used that power to Veto quite a few times lately.

I don't know if I would take an actor turned senator turned actor's words seriously. He couldn't seriously win a state during the primaries. why all of the sudden what he says is so important.

I am an independent. I heard Obama's speech, and he said tax cuts for middle to low income families and small business. How Thompson twists his words to get the crowd going. Most top 5% wouldn't know see significant tax increase but those increase would have significant impact for the low income.

I am sick and tired of all the word twisting, and personal attacks I am seeing from the right and to some extent from the left. Can we get back to the politics where most of the americans can benefit from who ever becomes the president, and not just the few who knows someone in or around the white house. Even third world countries have a better election process. We the people need to stand up for our rights and ask the candidates to run on a platform of honesty and relevance and none of the drama.

The average age at this convention has to be around 68!

Oops, I meant of his own candidate's inadequacies.

I really think that Fred Thompson is a great actor. He sure showed it tonight. I can't keep watching though. I am getting sick.....

Why don't you comment on Mr. Thompson pointing out the media bias against Sarah Palin. I would love to see the media go after Obama for all of his shady dealings with an unrepentant terrorist as hard as they go after Sarah Palin's teenage daughter.

Seriously, the irrelevant Fred (gonna save the day) Thompson? He didn't even get a nod from his party, and he's attacking the Democratic presidential nominee. What is happening to the Republican Party? President Eisenhower would be ashamed to see this spectacle.

I have really enjoyed watching both the democratic and republican conventions. I was truly saddened tonight by the biased attacks that were made by the moderators on TV. I would really like to be able to form my own opinions, but it is extremely difficult when the media can not allow Americans to do this. I did not notice this type of pettiness with the democratic convention. Sadly I am going to choose a different network to watch the remainder of this convention.

talk about the most unexperiamced VP you guys choose not Obama he has a judgment and experiance is Biden so its a perfect ticket toooooooooo meeeeeeeeeee. Mccain and Palin what is wrong with you guys

Oh me God ! your kidding, after all the Praise the demo's had about the Republicans last week? get serious ! wha wha wha

Flip-flop... flippity flop-flop say one thing and do another. Also, Law and Order became a much better show once they got rid of this fool.

Yeah... That's right... Exactly what we need. Another old out of touch white guy who thinks he knows what's best for the world. We should allow him and John to be roommates in the old folks home. I am not racist, but I am sick and tired of this "dominant" misperception.

This is the most boring convention ever!!!! The republicans can not play the experience card anymore(all thanks to john mccain). Sarah is not worthy neither is john mcSame!!! Nice job mcSame you made it easier for the Democrats!!!

Much of what Thompson said were prejections of his own inadequacies.

Republicans are RESPONSIBLE for the mess of the last 8 years. This election is about DIRECTION. Where do we want the country to go? Stay the course? Or change direction?

Appreciated the pow story, completely compelling. Some parts of his speech was absolutely pathetic. Please! Be a little be more genuine rather then use some of Obama's wording. It's alright, they will be taking swipes at this dude today and tomorrow.

Pathetic! Shameless, pedantic sentimentality! No wonder the country and its friends have been in such a sad state for the past 8 years. Please, dear American neighbors, don't do this to yourselves and to your friends and neighbours again.

ERP in Canada

was watching the speech....Thompson did his job...too bad he couldn't have done this on the campaign trail. My only question is, when the networks pan the audience, there is certainly a lack of skin tone.

Fred Thompson ought to go back to Hollyweird.

Oh please....this race is so over! everyone can see right thorough this Republican facade...my god just look at the convention, it looks like 10 rest homes got together for a seniors dance...they might as well start showing "Golden Girls" up on the screen. Thompson is just another frustrated old man......

Yawn. Typical boring republican talking points.

His bucket analogy was compelling but wrong. Republicans want to lower taxes to get votes, but they don't want to pay for anything! Let's put it all on credit!

It's sick sick sick!

Since McShame and other repub's always say "Obama will raise your taxes" then I guess they are only talking to people that make over 200,00 a year.

Repubs always seem to forget to tell people that Obama will LOWER taxes for 95% of us.

Im sorry, Fred who? Oh that guy that didnt amount to much in the Primaries... Tell him to stick to television...

All you liberals keep pumping yourselves up and trying to bring people down by reiterating naive statements over and over until you're blue in the face.

Fact: W has extremely low approval rating, economy somewhat teetering, war in Iraq, etc., etc., etc.! Why the heck is Obama not crushing McCain? He should be but he's not.

Be afraid.

Sadly, women’s' activist groups are only activist for liberal minded women. So much for equality you hypocrites (you know who you are).

For the same reason (sadly) many people will go to the polls, in the privacy afforded us as citizens of this GREAT country, and decide they just can't put an African American in office.

Admit to yourselves that it is Obama who made the

HUGE mistake by choosing an old school, run of the mill, pork barrel pushing, Washington Good Ol' Boy insider after he platformed himself on truly changing the way business is done.

Also, remember that it is Obama and McCain who are the potential presidents here, not the VPs. Each of the VP prospects will more than likely serve their terms in relative obscurity like nearly every other VP before them. If the unusual takes place, likely they will have been in Washington and tasking around the globe long enough to be very familiar with what is going on.

It's disgusting to cry and whine all these months about racism and reverse racism and all the ridiculous baloney that happened during the primaries (remember race issues and your dearly beloved Bill Clinton?), and then go on to instantly attack a person you really don't even know yet.

You do it because it caught you and the dem chiefs off guard and you're afraid.

Sarah Palin appears to be a person who has been quite successful at everything she has done in life thus far. You don't want to hear that because you are afraid she is, in fact, that person.

Elen up above takes the cake for stupidity. She puts forth the argument that Sarah is a horrible mother for running for VP because it exposes her pregnant daughter to scrutiny. You're a real thinker, lady!

I'd be willing to bet that each member of her family is overjoyed and proud for Sarah. They know her, you don't.

oooooh....come on Thompson...Put up your dudes..put up your dukes lol. Thompson flip flops like pancakes.

Unfortunately, this speech was just rhetoric. We saw in the primaries how many people bought into Fred Thompson's view of leadership. He obviously knows more about how to act like a politician than to be one.

Hey! It's "Viva Viagra Night" tonight at the RNC!

(tip o the hat to James Wolcott)

If John McCain wins the November Elections, the Democratic Party should disband.

The Republican Convention is putting me to sleep....ZZZZZZZZZZ

Thompson is a moron who needs to go back to his schtick on Law and Order.

A speech from a celebrity,Wow.So far this is all about military.Is that all that this about.McCains war story is very compelling and that part was good exept for the planted idiot near the michrophone screaming yeah at every sentence.John McCain has been a celebrity ever since he was a POW but was good to hear it from another celebrity.Good thing Freddy mentioned that none of the military experience gives you the right for Presidency.So far this night is mainly about new wars and past wars and nothing about economy or health care.Have to think by the wires tonight Fred will be eating crow on Palin as there is alot of proof coming out about her bullying and taking earmarks.

All the lies put forth by the Republican party are absolutely staggering.

Do they really think they can get away with twisting the truth like they have been doing?

I fear for this country if McCain and Palin are elected.

what about the economy or growing jobs thats what i want to hear everything else is bs.

As I was watching the convention, you saw nothing but white americans. You saw more diversity in the DNC.

He blast's Obama on when he believes life begins but yet lobbies for abortion rights groups...? C'mon are you kidding me?

Let us face it:

When does life really begin? If your answer is "At the time of Conception, then I will conclude that:

Jesus Christ had no LIFE before he was born as a man. Obama's answer, "I really do not know, is more humbling than what these idiots are preaching these days!!!

Recap:

WAR!
POW!
HANOI HILTON!
JOHN GOOD, BARACK BAD!
HARRUMPH!!

Thank you ladies and gentlemen, good night, and God bless.

CNN's coverage is disgraceful-plain and simple. BIASED BIASED BIASED.

Take a nap, Fred.

Now thats funny!!! Obama is the most inexperienced nominee and Palin is just too over qualified....hahahahahahaha!

GOP has lost all credibility in my household and this from a guy who never voted for a dem ticket in my 40 years of adult life

I spotted the African-American at the GOP convention.
Do I win a prize ?

He was better on Law and Order. At least there it was only a bit part. What a pack of lies.

Obama/Biden 08

Where do they find all the crypt-keepers? These guys were around before the earth was formed.

Go away!!!

Such a tribal reasoning mode in this convention ! Everything is expressed at first degree… war war war…
I would be curious to know the average IQ of this audience

As a former Republican and a 20-year independent who has now watched George Bush and Fred Thompson address the RNC, I have to say.... You're driving me to Barrack.

I applaud McCain's maverick style and his VP selection, but every move you make is geared towards shoring up your neo-con and religious extremist base. If you hate Washington so much, how is it you'll do everything you can to hold on to power there, including sacrificing your most cherished principles?

This convention doesn't convince me that the Republicans have learned anyting in the last 8 years.

what a joke this guy was!!! He even blamed the economyon the democrats!! Talking proudly that palin puta eats moose!! About the exotic dancer that has nothing to do with important issues!!

The people like Fred Thompson who are praising Sarah Palin had probably never met her or knew anything about her until Friday; the people who spoke about Obama knew him and worked with him.

So much for more Republican talking points and hypocrisy.

I could not watch this convention. It is so dull and boring.

It will be a great Congress as soon as all the Republicans have been kicked out.

Man, I feel like I am watching a convention from the 1960's...Johnny B Good, with tons of white hair dancing around. Are they really not trying to connect with any of the youth vote, much less no connection to any ethnic portion of the US. Seems pretty old news...

Freddy just pwned the obama bots!

So he's a hypocrite, as well as a bully ... like many of the Republicans on show. Since they have no platform on which to run, they have to talk only about history.

Since they have no platform, no policy and no vision, they have to resort to yet again makingthis electiona referendum on Obama with heavy-handed attacks and cheap potshots.

yawwwwwwn!!!

The entire GOP are full of FLIP FLOPPERS.........What Repugs.

l never knew thompson was that joker. he's too boring. he never said what they are going to do waooooo.... you guys are lost. anyways he can compete for america got talent.. losers...

Let us face it:

When does life really begin? If your answer is AT the Time of Conception, then I will conclude that:

Jusus Christ had no LIFE before he was born as a man. Obama's answer, "I really do not know, is more humbling than what these idiots are preaching!!!

Does anyone notice that the images of Republican party at the convention make up mostly old white men?

It looks like the same old same old.

He said what alot of people are thinking and feeling about Obama. There are also alot of people who are not comfortable with either Obama or McCan. Allthough, McCan had his bones broken for this country. All Obama and Biden do is talk, talk, talk. Write-In Hillary.

No wonder he lost in the primaries!

Talk about a blowhard...

ZZZZZ......More half truths from the RNC. Way to go Fred!!! Stick to acting. He's just scared his millions will be taxed for the first time in a decade.

How presumptuous

hahahah hater

THis was not energizing,,,,this gave me indigestion,,,,,this is the night of the living dead.

By the way, ONLY GOD knows when life begins. I think that's definitely above everyone's pay grade.

Boringggg

Sarah Palin is a "breath of fresh air", and a big belly laugh.

Oh, come on Gergen, etc.: the speech sucked! Stop misreporting, trying to sound "fair"?

Was it just me or did they forget about our economy?

Oh thank you. He's stopped talking.

Maybe he'll go field dress a moose now.

Flip-Flop on abortion so you can get those WEDGE VOTES, Thompson!

Fear, hate and vitriol is the only way the GOP can hope to compete.

Obama-Biden 08'

Obama takes outright swipes at the Republicans and anyone who supports McCain with some very basic proven lies and now it wa the Republicans turn to throw some facts on to the fire. GO MCCAIN!!!

they are so brain washed, they said john voted against Reagan about the troops but i hear nothing about his vote for IRAQ

this is boring,and its seems like they are more military than fixing the economy for the American people

The least canned sounding speech of the convention, still boring and spin filled, but at least it was a little more entertaining.

A convention for old fools with old ideas that work anymore. No wonder the rest of the world is leaving us behind. McSame does not put his country first. He put "womanizing" first. He could not stop looking at Sara "McPlain" Palin's behind. He is just using us women for his own personal desires. He chooses a second rate beauty queen instead of qualified candidates. Now he wants to give his VP choice a crash course in foreign policy. Wake up America! The rest of the world is laughing at us! Palin is a JOKE to all Americans. By the way I'm a republican. Save the drama and vote Obama

The problem is that McCain has NEVER been tested as President, nor is Thompson. Only ex-Presidents such as Bill Clinton, Jimmy Carter and so on can make such claims. After George Bush, how any American can listen to these idiots puzzles me! But then-

Has anyone seen my grampa? I took him out for dinner in the twin cities and I need to get him back to the nursing home... he starts talking crazy if he doesn't get his meds on time.

that was easily the most full of crap speech i've ever heard. way to go fred thompson, you're a clown.

What a moron. Could he possibly be anymore patronizing. I hope he is belittling the historic nature of Sen. Obama's candidacy. It has a way of coming back to bite you. But then again, here is a man who had to ask for applause

Does anyone at the RNC want to talk about the economy?

That old republican?

Thompson said about Obama "history making: because he is the most liberal candidate ever"....

Hardly the most liberal.... I would be happier if he were MORE liberal. Would say he is pretty centrist at the moment.

same ole arguments at a boring convention....

Are the Democrats still going to be on Larry King this week to respond to the Republicans??