If you haven’t signed a “Draft Fred” petition yet you are definitely out of the loop. From The Chattanoogan: “Rep. Zach Wamp said Monday that former Tennessee Sen. Fred Thompson is very likely to run for president. The Third District congressman told the Chattanooga Pachyderm Club, ‘I had a follow-up conversation with Fred Thompson, and there is a real, real strong possibility that he will run.’ He said Thompson ‘has to meet some obligations’ with the ‘Law and Order’ TV show and with broadcaster Paul Harvey.”

The prospect that Fred Thompson may in fact become a candidate for President is sending a sub-zero chill through the Democrat camp, and isn’t exactly making Republican contenders warm and cozy. And while I very early endorsed Fred, it would be a mistake to characterize him as the Republican hope of another Reagan. Not only is this not true, but I would say “God forbid!” America does not need another Reagan, our nation needs a leader that as I have said knows both Hollywood and politics and can tell the difference. Fred Thompson is that man. I am convinced he not only knows how to act presidential with consummate and inspiring confidence, but would in fact be a genuine person and strong leader of real and trustworthy values as the President in fact and I will do all in my power to support him.

Even those most opposed to a Fred Thompson candidacy are having great difficulty finding any real fault with him. Most of such attempts have already proven one thing; those opposed are downright afraid of him! Imagine a President of the United States that would use that bully pulpit to confront the enemies of America both without and within! Even his enemies know he is not a man to trifle with; he has the strength of honest convictions We the People need and his enemies are well aware of this.

America suffers mightily from an image problem because of the Clintons followed by Bush. As I wrote some time ago we need a strong man as a leader and projects the image of real strength, not someone like Bush who is not strong but projects the image of a fool believing himself to be strong because of intransigence, a fool that by his own admission needs no advisors because he “speaks to God and God speaks to him.” Fred Thompson not only makes no such claim, but will select the best and the brightest who will automatically be attracted to him as an honest man who will encourage these to speak their minds and will listen to them. If you haven’t signed a “Draft Fred” petition, please do so now. There are several circulating but if you have difficulty one can be found at GOPUSA.com