In the report of the Supreme Court decision upholding the ban on Partial Birth Abortion. Who should get credit for the make up of the court that led to a 5-4 decision? In the opinion of Brian's Blog, it is one Fred Dalton Thompson.
Had Fred Thompson been unsuccessful in shepherding the nomination of Chief Justice John Roberts the decision would not have been 5-4 as Roberts was one of the 5 to uphold the ban on this horrendous procedure.
Thank God for Fred Thompson's service.
Sunday, April 22, 2007
Monday, April 16, 2007
Saturday, April 14, 2007
National Right to Life Executive Co-Director Statement
From the American Spectator:
Darla St. Martin Executive Co-Director of National Right to Life said that she went down to Tennessee in 1994 to speak with Thompson personally when he first ran for Senate, and that she determined he was against abortion.
“I interviewed him and on all of the questions I asked him, he opposed abortion,”St. Martin said. She told me that the group went on to support him in that election, and his record reinforced for her that their determination was correct.
“He has a consistent voting record that is pro-life,” she said.
Darla St. Martin Executive Co-Director of National Right to Life said that she went down to Tennessee in 1994 to speak with Thompson personally when he first ran for Senate, and that she determined he was against abortion.
“I interviewed him and on all of the questions I asked him, he opposed abortion,”St. Martin said. She told me that the group went on to support him in that election, and his record reinforced for her that their determination was correct.
“He has a consistent voting record that is pro-life,” she said.
Monday, March 12, 2007
Fred Thompson Website
In addition to our little blog here. There is a website. Check it out here. Brian's Blog is not the owner or an owner in this website, only this blog.
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Fred Thompson Bio
THOMPSON, Fred Dalton, a former Senator from Tennessee; born in Sheffield, Ala., on August 19, 1942; attended the public schools in Lawrenceburg, Tenn.; graduated from Memphis State University 1964; received J.D. degree from Vanderbilt University 1967; admitted to the Tennessee bar in 1967 and commenced the practice of law; assistant U.S. attorney 1969-1972; minority counsel, Senate Select Committee on Presidential Campaign Activities (“Watergate Committee”) 1973-1974; special counsel to Tennessee Governor Lamar Alexander 1980; special counsel, Senate Committee on Foreign Relations 1980-1981; special counsel, Senate Intelligence Committee 1982; member, Tennessee Appellate Court Nominating Commission 1985-1987; actor; elected as a Republican to the United States Senate in the November 8, 1994, special election to fill the unexpired portion of the term ending January 3, 1997, left vacant by the resignation of Albert Gore, Jr.; took the oath of office on December 2, 1994; reelected in 1996 for the term ending January 3, 2003; not a candidate for reelection in 2002; chair, Committee on Governmental Affairs (One Hundred Fifth and One Hundred Sixth Congresses; One Hundred Seventh Congress [January 20, 2001-June 6, 2001]); resumed acting career.
Bibliography
Thompson, Fred D. At That Point in Time: The Inside Story of the Senate Watergate Committee. New York: Quadrangle/New York Times Book Co., 1975.
Bibliography
Thompson, Fred D. At That Point in Time: The Inside Story of the Senate Watergate Committee. New York: Quadrangle/New York Times Book Co., 1975.
Run Fred Run!
This from this mornings Knoxville News Sentinel. This from this mornings Tennessean. This is a Draft Fred Thompson blog, which is a Brian's Blog blog.
On the issues of the day, Fred;
Is "pro-life," and believes federal judges should overturn the 1973 Roe v. Wade abortion-rights decision as "bad law and bad medical science."
Opposes gay marriage but would let states decide whether to allow civil unions. "Marriage is between a man and a woman, and I don't believe judges ought to come along and change that."
Opposes gun control, and praised last week's 2-1 federal appeals decision overturning a long-standing handgun ban. "The court basically said the Constitution means what it says, and I agree with that," he said.
Supports President Bush's decision to increase troops in Iraq. "Wars are full of mistakes. You rectify things. I think we're doing that now," he said. "Why would we not take any chance, even though there's certainly no guarantees, to not be run out of that place? I mean, we've got to take that opportunity and give it a chance to work."
Would pardon former White House aide I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby's conviction for perjury and obstruction of justice now, rather than waiting until all his appeals are exhausted. Thompson is a fundraiser for Libby's defense.
On the issues of the day, Fred;
Is "pro-life," and believes federal judges should overturn the 1973 Roe v. Wade abortion-rights decision as "bad law and bad medical science."
Opposes gay marriage but would let states decide whether to allow civil unions. "Marriage is between a man and a woman, and I don't believe judges ought to come along and change that."
Opposes gun control, and praised last week's 2-1 federal appeals decision overturning a long-standing handgun ban. "The court basically said the Constitution means what it says, and I agree with that," he said.
Supports President Bush's decision to increase troops in Iraq. "Wars are full of mistakes. You rectify things. I think we're doing that now," he said. "Why would we not take any chance, even though there's certainly no guarantees, to not be run out of that place? I mean, we've got to take that opportunity and give it a chance to work."
Would pardon former White House aide I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby's conviction for perjury and obstruction of justice now, rather than waiting until all his appeals are exhausted. Thompson is a fundraiser for Libby's defense.
Sunday, March 11, 2007
Draft Fred Thompson
Last Saturday (March 3, 2007) the Brian's Blog team posted about the rumors of Fred Thompson and the encouragement that he is receiving for a potential Republican bid for President of the United States of America. The old saying 24 hours is a lifetime in politics. On Friday confirmed media reports began to surface and today he appeared on Fox. He is clearly listening and we can help send a clear, loud message. This is a small step forward to have our next President to be former Senator Fred Thompson.
The Country needs Fred. This blog is open to all commenter's. However, should your comment be vulgar or if you use profanity it will be deleted. Share your thoughts about a Fred Thompson candidacy here. We will be posting more as the news continues to circulate.
Run Fred Run!
The Country needs Fred. This blog is open to all commenter's. However, should your comment be vulgar or if you use profanity it will be deleted. Share your thoughts about a Fred Thompson candidacy here. We will be posting more as the news continues to circulate.
Run Fred Run!
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