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PRO-ABORTIONISTS LAUNCH ATTACK ON FRED THOMPSON.
July 8, 2007 -
July 15, 2007
Last week a woman named Judith DeSarno, who was once President of the pro-abortion National Family Planning and Reproductive Health Association, said that in 1991 she hired then-attorney and lobbyist Fred Thompson to lobby on behalf of her organization. Thompson is on the verge of entering the Republican primary for President of the United States, so her claim made big news across the country despite the complete absence of anything tangible that might back up her story.
Presumably, DeSarno and her organization will be able to produce detailed billing records that will show exactly what Fred Thompson did, how much time he spent lobbying on their behalf, and the precise amount that he and the other lawyers at his firm were paid for their services. (Perhaps she should search Hillary Clinton’s private home, since controversial and missing billing records have shown a way to suddenly and inexplicably turn up in there in the past.) Lawyers are very good at recording the time they spend working for their clients because that is usually the basis for which they get paid. In fact, they generally record that time in increments of as little as six minutes. If Fred Thompson actually did any work for this group, you can bet he would have charged for his time.
The fact that neither DeSarno nor her organization has produced any such billing records should raise some doubts about her claim, particularly since Thompson has specifically denied lobbying on their behalf.
Another red flag should be raised by the fact that DeSarno and her group clearly don’t really believe that Thompson is actually pro-abortion, despite the fact that they are seeking to raise that implication by claiming he lobbied for their cause. If they thought that Thompson was “secretly” on their side, wouldn’t they be keeping their mouths shut? Their “revelation” of this supposed hiring is intended to cause Thompson difficulties precisely because they don’t believe he will support them in their pro-abortion crusade should he be elected President of the United States. Thus, their desire to harm his Presidential chances should actually be considered further evidence of his pro-Life credentials.
Throughout his four decade career as a lawyer, during which time he also took time to serve in the U.S. Senate and as an actor of some repute, Thompson has occasionally represented clients in the political arena as a lobbyist. Some media sources have estimated his total billings from his lobbying duties over some twenty years at approximately a million dollars. That comes to approximately $50,000 a year. Not bad money, but hardly the stuff of “high powered” lobbying. By comparison, former Senator John Edwards has earned that same sum giving a single speech on “poverty” at a college campus.
It is also important to recognize that lawyers/lobbyists often represent clients with whom they disagree or with whom they share no ideological affinity. Sometimes they even represent people they actually dislike, but who deserve to have their voice heard or their cause explained. That is part of what lawyers do, and it will certainly prove to be the case with some of the clientele that Thompson has represented over time. Nor will Thompson be alone in getting his share of criticism from those who chose to ignore this rather simple fact.
Another lawyer experienced the same sort of questions more than two centuries ago. That young attorney was passionately committed to the cause of American Liberty and one of the loudest voices in support of Independence from England. Yet, when British soldiers gunned down several citizens of Boston in 1770 in what was proclaimed the “Boston Massacre” the lawyer stepped up to successfully represent the commander of those Redcoat troops at his trial. John Adams went on to sign the Declaration of Independence and to serve his young nation as President. Just something to keep in mind as some seek to use Fred Thompson’s client list as indicative of his beliefs and ideology. |
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RACIALLY OFFENSIVE STATEMENTS OFTEN GET A PASS. -
July 1, 2007 -
July 8, 2007
Just a few short months ago there was collective outrage over the “racist” and “sexist” comments of radio and television talk host Don Imus. He was forced from his radio perch after he referred to the predominantly black Rutgers women’s basketball team as “nappy headed hos.” The comment was both stupid and inaccurate, but it was typical of the outrageous comments that Imus has made over the years.
He apologized profusely, both on air and to the girls themselves, but that did not save h... |
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WHY THE DEMAND FOR UNTRACEABLE CELL PHONES? -
June 24, 2007 -
June 30, 2007
Recently there has been an inexplicable rush on untraceable, disposable cell phones by young Muslim men here in the United States. The continued surge in the purchase of these phones -- the kind that can be used and easily discarded to avoid wiretaps; the kind that are used to detonate bombs – deserves a lot more attention.
A few months ago two men were arrested in Ohio and charged with money laundering in support of terrorism. The two men, Osama Sabhi Abdulhassan and Ali Houssaiky, we... |
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AMNESTY DETAILS START TO EMERGE. -
May 20, 2007 -
May 27, 2007
The details of the secret “deal” constructed by the Bush Administration, Ted Kennedy and John McCain that will grant amnesty and immediate legal status to millions of illegals currently are slowly starting to emerge. And as usual, the details are proving devilish.
We have been told that there are 12 million illegal aliens in the country. Some estimates put the number much, much higher, closer to 20 million. The new Z-visa that is at the center of the amnesty plan does not put a cap on... |
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LEGISLATIVE LUNACY HITS NEW LOW IN MICHIGAN. -
April 8, 2007 -
April 15, 2007
Maybe it is a disease they contract when they are first sworn into office. Or, perhaps it is a virus that is spread from continuous close contact with lobbyists. Regardless of how they “get it”, it seems that legislators cannot seem to avoid being infected with an uncontrollable affinity for spending taxpayer money (even when the state’s coffers are empty) and engaging in seemingly endless debate about inane topics.
Tennessee legislators are definitely not immune. In the current session... |
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LAWSUIT PUTS ALL OF US AT GREATER RISK OF TERROR. -
April 1, 2007 -
April 8, 2007
Since the horrific events of 9-11 travel through airports has become a complicated security maze. We take off our shoes and belts, empty our pockets, and patiently (usually) tolerate intrusive scrutiny that would have been unimaginable just a few short years ago. We are told that we should be aware of our surroundings and immediately report suspicious activity or unattended bags or packages to the authorities. Because of these precautions potential terror attacks have been avoided and lives have... |
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