Only my brother would see "another Ronald Reagan" in Fred Thompson ...

Only my brother Richard from Connecticut would see Fred Thompson (left) as another Ronald Reagan and the savior of his beloved Republican Party. Admittedly, he is extremely handsome to those of us who have shiny tops (mine is in back) and enjoyed Law and Order, and has a list of right-wing credentials that would have Barry Goldwater smiling in his grave.

Besides being a fund-raiser for Scooter Libby's defense, he: (Quoted)

--Is "pro-life," and believes federal judges should overturn the 1973 Roe v. Wade abortion rights decision as "bad law and bad medical science."
--Opposes gay marriage, but would let states decide whether to allow civil unions. "Marriage is between a man and a woman, and I don't believe judges ought to come along and change that."
--Opposes gun control, and praised last week's 2-1 federal appeals decision overturning a long-standing handgun ban. "The court basically said the Constitution means what it says, and I agree with that."
--Supports President Bush's decision to increase troops in Iraq. "Wars are full of mistakes. You rectify things. I think we're doing that now," he said. "Why would we not take any chance, even though there's certainly no guarantees, to not be run out of that place? I mean, we've got to take that opportunity and give it a chance to work."

Wow! I'd say he's another Barry Goldwater and would be a great giant step backward towards slavery and Nazi extermination camps! I'd also suggest that the former Senator from Tennessee (ironically replaced Al Gore back when Gore teamed up with Bill Clinton) return to Law and Order (he played prosecutor, Arthur Branch) and do something for which he's eminently qualified.

My sweet brother from Connecticut sees Thompson as some sort of "Savior" for the Republican Party. I see him as a sure bet to elect a Democrat if he were to be nominated in some fluke of history.