"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.

:o)

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 Thompso