Archive for May, 2007

Fred Thompson to Run for President?

The New York Times is reporting that Fred D. Thompson, star of the show “Law and Order” is planning to join the race for President of the United States in 2008. This will likely cause a stir in the Republican party.

Other than a good actor and former senator, who is this guy, and what does he stand for? Let’s turn to Wikipedia for more information:

Fred Thompson page at Wikipedia

It is interesting to note that Fred Thompson has non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Romney to Donate Presidential Salary

If Mitt Romney is elected president, he says he’ll donate his presidential salary of $400,000 a year. Its actually a great move on his part, in my opinion. As a Massachusetts resident, I feel that Romney did a good job as governor, but wasn’t always there. Instead, he was preparing for his presidential candidacy.

What do you think?

Source: http://www.wcax.com/Global/story.asp?S=6581223&nav=4QcS

Have a Safe Memorial Day




Here’s wishing you all a pleasant and safe Memorial Day.

American Flag - Photo copyright 2007

Lawrence Lessig Suggests Creative Commons License for Debates

Lawrence Lessig is a Constitutional lawyer and professor at Stanford University, and founder of the Creative Commons organization. Creative Commons has set out to make copyright law and intellectual property rights more collaborative in the networked environment of the internet and our digital age.

Here he makes a suggestion I support:

A call on the RNC & DNC to eliminate unnecessary regulation of political speech

Bill Richardson Announces Campaign




The Denver Post is reporting that Bill Richardson has joined the presidential candidates fray!

http://test.denverpost.com/headlines/ci_5950108

Presidential Action Figures!

That’s right, you can buy a United States President action figure! Amazon.com is selling them for only $11.75!

RIP Jerry Falwell

With the passing of Jerry Falwell, the news radio shows have been featuring commentaries about the passing of Jerry Falwell about his influence on the Reagan presidential campaign. Interesting stuff, huh? What do you think of it? How with the Christian conservatives affect the upcoming election?

Your chance to sound off…

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The Rhode Island Diogenes

A friend of mine has started publishing a Rhode Island political satire newsletter. Check it out here:

The Rhode Island Diogenes

Also check out his Vote Healey campaign site.

Fred Thompson Rumors

The Telegraph is reporting on rumors that the star of the successful TV show “Law and Order” Fred Thompson may be joining the 2008 presidential election race as a republican candidate. The republicans have had good luck with actors turned politicians: Ronald Reagan and Arnold Schwarzenegger to name a few.