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From NBC’s Domenico MontanaroSENECA, S.C.&amp;nbsp;-- Thompson took a couple of shots at Romney and Huckabee on authenticity and immigration, respectively, when given the chance here during a radio interview and questions from the crowd that followed.</description><dc:language>en-US</dc:language><generator>CommunityServer 2.0 (Build: 60608.1)</generator><item><title>Fred takes his shots, defends campaign</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/18/587264.aspx#587304</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2008 16:10:23 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:587304</guid><dc:creator>dla   tx</dc:creator><description>he s never had a position, or passed anything but gas, that trophy wife as he calls her had to be desperate for money or something, he s to lazy for anything else----------or people crazy--- wanting a guy like this as pres</description></item><item><title>Fred takes his shots, defends campaign</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/18/587264.aspx#587323</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2008 16:14:46 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:587323</guid><dc:creator>Sierra, SF</dc:creator><description>Lazy Fred will you wake up ?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;There's so much snake oil to be sold</description></item><item><title>Fred takes his shots, defends campaign</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/18/587264.aspx#587349</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2008 16:22:06 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:587349</guid><dc:creator>Paul Miller, Woodbridge, VA</dc:creator><description>I thought Thompson might be coming around after the last debate, but he's slipped back into obscurity. I don't know if its because he really is lazy, or because his campaign just isn't very good at getting their candidate some coverage. But it certainly gives an impression of a non-campaign by a guy who still isn't sure he wants to bother.</description></item><item><title>Fred takes his shots, defends campaign</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/18/587264.aspx#587396</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2008 16:31:51 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:587396</guid><dc:creator>Stopwatchingfoxnews, Rochester, NY</dc:creator><description>Fred who? &amp;nbsp;Oh, the guy who said in the debate before NH that it was okay for Oil Companies to get billions in tax breaks because he knows how many lawsuits they have to defend, Fred Thompson. &amp;nbsp;Oh, that guy. &amp;nbsp;Republicans are just so far out of touch with reality. &amp;nbsp;That's why Democrats will win regardless of who our candidate is. &amp;nbsp;Provided Obama fand vote for any other Democratic nominee other than Obama. &amp;nbsp;From what I'm seeing on these post, I'm not sure that's the case. &amp;nbsp; </description></item><item><title>Fred takes his shots, defends campaign</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/18/587264.aspx#587409</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2008 16:35:40 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:587409</guid><dc:creator>John Douglas</dc:creator><description>Fred Thompson reminds me of a Corporate President we&lt;br&gt;once had whose personality was perceived as lazy and&lt;br&gt;crazy. &amp;nbsp;Yeah, crazy as a Fox. The old man was one smart SOB! He was a analytical and deligation genius.&lt;br&gt;He may have appeared to be lost in la la land sitting&lt;br&gt;there in that big chair in his office, but he knew&lt;br&gt;everything going on in the corporation. He hired&lt;br&gt;smart people, listened to them and authorized them to&lt;br&gt;act. The company made more money than God. All the&lt;br&gt;employees were well taken care of and never minded the&lt;br&gt;hours of work it took to achieve the goals. It was &lt;br&gt;never about him, it was always about the company and&lt;br&gt;employees that made it work. &amp;nbsp;We need that kind of man as President. &amp;nbsp;Fred's that kind of man. </description></item><item><title>Fred takes his shots, defends campaign</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/18/587264.aspx#587501</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2008 16:58:08 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:587501</guid><dc:creator>Fat Fred</dc:creator><description>&amp;quot;“I haven’t changed positions,” Thompson told about 125 people packed into the Seneca Family Restaurant in the northwest socially conservative reaches of the state. &amp;quot;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;He doesn't even shift his weight, does he?</description></item><item><title>Fred takes his shots, defends campaign</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/18/587264.aspx#587517</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2008 16:59:54 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:587517</guid><dc:creator>A.Brocco,Albuquerque,NM</dc:creator><description>There are many voters willing to vote for the first Republican that breaks completely away from Dubya just by mentioning what a disgusting president he has been. In other words: be an honest politician (oxymoron); evaluate the past 7 years as if Dubya was a Democrat and really let him have it,(as you most assurdly would). None of these Bozos are going to be elected by replicating Dubya's mistakes. </description></item><item><title>Fred takes his shots, defends campaign</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/18/587264.aspx#587568</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2008 17:13:11 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:587568</guid><dc:creator>kim, crofton, md</dc:creator><description>He just doesn't have a message that most folks are listening to. We've already seen the GOP's failure to institute limited government-he has nothing new to say. There seems to be no overriding reason for him to run. He looks old and tired, more so than McCain, who at 71, at least projects vigor and mental sharpness. Fred just seems like another Southern good 'ol boy, spouting states' rights and more tax cuts for the wealthy. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Also, I can't picture Jeri Thompson or Judith Giuliani as First Lady.</description></item><item><title>Fred takes his shots, defends campaign</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/18/587264.aspx#587606</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2008 17:20:46 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:587606</guid><dc:creator>Kevin, SF, CA</dc:creator><description>It's hard for me to support Fred over Huckabee. The main reason is that Huckabee's stance on bestiality is clear, and I think Fred has flip flopped on the issue. Bestiality has become a major issue in America, and neither Rudy nor Fred nor McCain has come out against it. Huckabee is the ONLY anti-bestiality candidate and he deserves your vote.&lt;br&gt;</description></item><item><title>Fred takes his shots, defends campaign</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/18/587264.aspx#587626</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2008 17:26:13 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:587626</guid><dc:creator>TJM</dc:creator><description>Fred Thompson's campaign consists of lying about the other candidates. He knows his record is not one of true conservatism. That's why he has nothing positive to say. He also has no ideas, no plans, and no commitments.</description></item><item><title>Fred takes his shots, defends campaign</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/18/587264.aspx#587633</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2008 17:28:10 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:587633</guid><dc:creator>Dave, Tn</dc:creator><description>Let's invade Florida for the off shore oil. First offer them the same deal people in Alaska get. :-)</description></item><item><title>Fred takes his shots, defends campaign</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/18/587264.aspx#587726</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2008 17:48:44 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:587726</guid><dc:creator>Just asking</dc:creator><description>There have been no allegations of mistreatment? &amp;nbsp;Then why won't they let Amnesty Int'l in?&lt;br&gt;Especially since he and all the republicans apparently don't consider waterboarding or standing naked in halls for hours while being threatened by dogs mistreatment, they should have nothing to hide and welcome independent scrutiny to put any arguments to rest.</description></item><item><title>Fred takes his shots, defends campaign</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/18/587264.aspx#587789</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2008 18:04:39 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:587789</guid><dc:creator>Opa2</dc:creator><description>Why is this guy still in the race? He seems to pop up now and than, say a few words, answer a few, friendly questions that are asked by people that follow him around and than disappears again for a week. That trophy wife must really wear him out. He looks beat whenever you see him on TV. Better lay off the &amp;quot;nooners&amp;quot; Fred!</description></item><item><title>Fred takes his shots, defends campaign</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/18/587264.aspx#587806</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2008 18:06:47 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:587806</guid><dc:creator>NJCIT</dc:creator><description>That is one asinine argument there Mr. Douglas. &amp;nbsp;Just because your boss, though appearing to be lazy happened to be a smart SOB, doesn't mean the same is necessarily true about lazy ol Fred. &amp;nbsp;That’s one huge leap of faith you're taking there son. &amp;nbsp;Can we afford with all the issued this nation face to elect a guy as president, who by all accounts, appears to lazy and uninterested, because your lazy SOB boss turned out to be wiz. &amp;nbsp;You sound like a shifty used car salesman.</description></item><item><title>Fred takes his shots, defends campaign</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/18/587264.aspx#587862</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2008 18:16:04 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:587862</guid><dc:creator>JsonJagnath</dc:creator><description>Freddie O Freddie,&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;You never change positions because YOU NEVER TAKE A POSITION. You were in washington for 8 years, what did you do? Now you want another 4 years. What will you do?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description></item><item><title>Fred takes his shots, defends campaign</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/18/587264.aspx#587865</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2008 18:17:04 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:587865</guid><dc:creator>juan, ft lauderdale,fl</dc:creator><description>John Douglas your description sounds alot like Bubba Bush. News flash! Times have changed. Asked millions of Americans who's jobs have been outsourced to India, Bangladesh and others because of corporate greed, Romney who made millions thru leverage buyout and than laid-off workers, pensions that have been denied and yeah lets not forget the wonderful golden parachutes retired CEO'S get even when they are forced to leave. So called MBA's like Bush...Is that what you mean? Lets just continue to further go down the tiolet with lame Republicans like Thompson so the sane individuals will just request a blind-fold and one smoke before the proverbial sh--t its the fan! Hello(knocking on your head) The economy is in shambles.</description></item><item><title>Fred takes his shots, defends campaign</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/18/587264.aspx#588039</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2008 18:48:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:588039</guid><dc:creator>j fl</dc:creator><description>Fred is dead, or is he just sleeping?</description></item><item><title>Fred takes his shots, defends campaign</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/18/587264.aspx#588234</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2008 19:18:16 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:588234</guid><dc:creator>CintiKid, Cinti, Oh</dc:creator><description>I like Fred, but like Reagan, Mitt has evolved his positions. NO ONE can say that Reagan didnt change his positions over time. Vote Mitt</description></item><item><title>Fred takes his shots, defends campaign</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/18/587264.aspx#589016</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2008 21:44:15 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:589016</guid><dc:creator>Little Benny Franklin</dc:creator><description>Nixon was right about this guy, Dumb and lazy!&lt;br&gt;Fred, Fred, you have no head, &lt;br&gt;get back home and go to bed!</description></item><item><title>Fred takes his shots, defends campaign</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/18/587264.aspx#592604</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jan 2008 02:34:29 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:592604</guid><dc:creator>Trish McGuire </dc:creator><description>John Douglas, I'm going to stick up for you on this one. Fred is one of those people who is laid back. I've known two very successful company owners with his style. All I did was push a broom. I was at the bottom of the heap. Its too bad most people can't relate with this. Its sad. The rest of the candidates are promise after promise. GET A CLUE PEOPLE!!! </description></item></channel></rss>