Law & Order actor considers running for president

@ Paintist, Oh I was being facetious about Thompson the first time. 'Cause he's a Republican and all Republicans are evil, one-dimensional caricatures and all. But I was really talking about Branch's attitude though. I did get confused by what Gordy said. I thought he [sorry if you're a she, Gordy] was referring to the character somehow. I think I missed my meds. Another joke.

@RSL

At first I thought you were being facetious but it seems now you aren't differentiating that the actor is running not the _character_ he plays. The politics of the actor are not always complimentary to the politics of his/her character.

It's like saying Mel Gibson is a revolutionary hero for fighting against English occupation in Scotland.

@ Gordy: I _was_ talking about the character and not the actor. [Mostly. wink wink] He constantly backs down from things he knows to be right just because he doesn't want to piss some constituency off. Surely I'm not the only one who seems him like that?

I don't know much about his political record, but he would definitely have the face and name recognition factors on his side. No swipe to Thompson, but sadly that's often what many people use as a deciding factor for casting a vote.

Stick to your 1 minute a week acting job.

Umm...RSL, surely you're not referring to the TV character? His name is Fred Thompson...and yes. As you said, "[You] can't speak about Thompson on this." Some of us knew of him long before L&O.

Well, Die Hard 4 is in post production - what happened Thompson was not invited back to reprise his role as Dulles Airport Control Tower supervisor?!

He was a Senator and a Lawyer and actually has experience in politics. Which makes him more qualified then our sitting president.

@ Gordy: Branch seems principled?!!?! [I can't speak about Thompson on this.] Have you ever _watched_ Law & Order? 'Cause Branch is _constantly_ making references to the fact that his decisions are heavily based on what the papers and populace say. While there's something to be said for having your finger on the pulse of the people, there's also something to be said for having principles and standing by them. Branch is the kind of politician who clears falls in the former camp and not the latter. I can only assume, because he's a Republican and they have no scruples, that Thompson isn't far from Branch on this. [Only half joking there, sweet kittens.]

He seems principaled...not easily swayed. I like that in a politician. So many of them just go with the latest polls.

Time will tell.