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« Grief as Self-Indulgence | Main | Poverty Revisited » April 24, 2007Federalism'n'FredIn the presidential test of checking all the right boxes, former Sen. Fred Thomspon is at the top of his class. In an article published yesterday on National Review Online, Thompson pens a strong defense of federalism in response to a column by Ramesh Ponnuru. He writes: Adhering to the principles of federalism is not easy. As one who was on the short end of a couple of 99-1 votes, I can personally attest to it. Federalism sometimes restrains you from doing things you want to do. You have to leave the job to someone else - who may even choose not to do it at all. However, if conservatives abandon this valued principle that limits the federal government, or if we selectively use it as a tool with which to reward our friends and strike our enemies, then we will be doing a disservice to our country as well as the cause of conservatism.Draft Fred Thompson. Related ITA entries: Holier Than Thou, by Z. Wendling Posted by Joshua Claybourn at April 24, 2007 10:27 AM CommentsWow, Ponnuru's response to Thompson's article is just embarassing. Particularly where he brings up "airline law" as an example of areas in which the states shouldn't be allowed to regulate. Did he not read where Thompson wrote "I recognize that changes in transportation and communication have created legitimate federal interests where none previously existed."? It might be time for Steven Colbert to wipe the shit-eating grin off of Ponnuru's face, again. Posted by: Gregory Travis at April 24, 2007 01:18 PM | permalink I just heard an interview with Thompson's costar Sam Waterston. Waterston is convinced Thompson is running. Posted by: DD at April 24, 2007 07:21 PM | permalink Post a comment |
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