What a Day This Has Been!
For the last 24 hours or so we have all been on a Fred high like nothing I would ever have expected.
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*Fred had a stellar performance in the South Carolina debate like nothing that even the most ardent supporter could have hoped for or imagined.
*We have listened to the Focus Group, to Stephanopoulos, Russert, Colmes, Hannity, Ingraham, Rush, Levin, and many others. Every one agreed that Fred Thompson won the debate on substance and style.
*There was praise of Fred Thompson from those that have ignored him to this point.
*Contributions to fill the Red Truck surged, with donations far exceeding the $540,000 goal. The total at 00:01 Saturday morning was at an astounding $785,765. This is a full 46% over the original goal.
*We watch the campaign videos posted at Fred08.com, and see enthusiastic, overflowing crowds at every stop. And Fred seems to be feeding off of this energy, and building on the success of the debate.
This has truly been a great day to be a FredHead. We have earned a day like this, and Fred certainly earned his way last night. I am sure that he and Jeri have enjoyed this day even more than we have.
After such an awesome day, that we have waited so long for, we will need to come back to earth and get back to work. As great as we all felt today, I want everyone to think back to what you were thinking and feeling just hours before the debate.
It was not directly talked about or even mentioned very much among Fred’s supporters, but it was obvious that we were all becoming dejected and beginning to doubt our chances for success. Why not? Everyone was telling us that we had no chance of success. We were just waiting for Fred to quit and the end to come. I made a couple donations during that time frame, and I will admit now that I wondered if this was all in vain.
I don’t bring this up now to put a damper on our optimism, but to ensure that we learn from this experience.
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*When we were down and mentally preparing to accept defeat, Fred was there and picked us up with his optimism and performance in the debate.
*When we were dejected and tiring, the “laid back” Fred Thompson showed us how to keep fighting and raise the energy level.
*When we began to wonder if the MSM was correct in saying that Fred did not really want the job, Fred showed America that, rather than personal ambition, his love of God, Family, and Country will drive his quest for the Presidency.
*When everyone else was at their lowest, Fred responded with the performance of a lifetime. I believe that history will look back on this debate as the turning point in a new conservative revolution.
This is the beginning of the new campaign. Fred knows it, and we should know it also. This will be a long hard fight. There will be ups and downs, good days and bad days. Today we should learn that the brightest days can follow the fiercest storms. Throughout this campaign we must remember these past two days. When we have those inevitable bad days, we must look back and know that tomorrow will be brighter with hard work, perseverance, prayers, and Fred.
Lets keep up the good work, remain optimistic, and work to keep each other focused and on track. Trust in the next President of these United States, Fred Dalton Thompson.
Lets get to work!
Tim
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January 12th, 2008 at 11:25 am
Tim, as usual you got it exactly right. We all have “those days” when we feel down and those way-better days when we are all enthusiastic again. In order to keep focused and working for Fred, I guess being more “level” is preferable. But, man, those great days are certainly welcomed! Some days I think I shouldn’t be listening to the TV; but, I’m so addicted to the political news, it is difficult to turn it off. We will survive this! Thanks, Tim, for putting this all into perspective.