The BRAD BLOG : Fred Thompson

October 8th, 2007

Fred Thompson's Daughter Seen Chomping on Diaphragm During Fox 'News' Interview!

(Though We're Open to Other Explanations of This One...)

Hat tip to BRAD BLOG commenter Floridiot for this one! But yes, that does seem to be a diaphragm that Fred Thompson's daughter (grand daughter?) is munching on at the beginning of a recent Fox "News" interview...

We'll defer to Wonkette for their coverage...

Oh look, it’s Folksy Fred Thompson doing a teevee interview and he’s got a little girl on his lap for some reason and OH JESUS CHRIST SHE’S EATING A DIAPHRAGM. Okay, you can stop the clip now — we have no idea what happens after it cuts away from the charming sight of a little girl chewing on her mother’s giant diaphragm. WTF, people, WTF? Is this what happens when all the real toys are covered in Red Chinese poison lead paint?

In case you're wondering if that could really be a diaphragm, someone at DU was kind enough to post a picture of a few, so you can judge for yourself. God God.

The complete video is below...

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By Brad Friedman on 10/8/2007 8:10pm PT

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Article Categories: Fox 'News', Fred Thompson

August 22nd, 2007

COLBERT VIDEO: November Surprise

Recommends System Where Candidates Revealed On Election Day With Diebold Still Choosing The President On Behalf Of Voters

Guest Blogged by Alan Breslauer

By Alan Breslauer on 8/22/2007 11:12pm PT

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Article Categories: Diebold/Premier, Stephen Colbert, Comedy Central, Fred Thompson

July 2nd, 2007

Suprise, Suprise: Commutation of Libby Sentence Violates DoJ Procedures

Fitzgerald Unhappy, But Thompson and Guilliani Thrilled

As Bush Senior Prepares to Roll Over in His Grave...

Blogged by Brad from Nashville...

Via TPM, the DoJ manual on Commutations:

Section 1-2.113 Standards for Considering Commutation Petitions
...
Requests for commutation generally are not accepted unless and until a person has begun serving that sentence. Nor are commutation requests generally accepted from persons who are presently challenging their convictions or sentences through appeal or other court proceeding.

And from Patrick Fitzgerald's reaction:

We comment only on the statement in which the President termed the sentence imposed by the judge as “excessive.” The sentence in this case was imposed pursuant to the laws governing sentencings which occur every day throughout this country. In this case, an experienced federal judge considered extensive argument from the parties and then imposed a sentence consistent with the applicable laws. It is fundamental to the rule of law that all citizens stand before the bar of justice as equals. That principle guided the judge during both the trial and the sentencing.

Meanwhile, former Sen. Fred Thompson couldn't be happier:

I am very happy for Scooter Libby. I know that this is a great relief to him, his wife and children. While for a long time I have urged a pardon for Scooter, I respect the President’s decision. This will allow a good American, who has done a lot for his country, to resume his life.

...And Guilliani joins him in standing firmly against National Security for America, and in favor of outing covert CIA assets:

After evaluating the facts, the President came to a reasonable decision and I believe the decision was correct.

George W. Bush's father, however, feels differently. Or, at least he did back in 1999 when addressing his former colleagues at the CIA...

By Brad Friedman on 7/2/2007 11:46pm PT

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Article Categories: Scooter Libby, CIA Leak Case, Dept. of Justice, Fred Thompson, Rudolph Guilliani

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