Fred Thompson responds to Michael Moore

[DrShrinker]

Thompson is the Dr. Phil of the GOP.

Let's give him a talk show and leave it at that.

[racingpartsales]

every other country has universal health care.......and their rich and powerful line up here when they need quality health care. Do your own homework. Moore is pathetic. People from his own home town despise him. He is a sensationalist out to make a buck.

[sidiqmk]

i'm not american but who the hell is this guy?

if not for me googling him up i would think he's some redneck making a clip and posting it on youtube..

[MnstaFats2]

hes an ex actor! he was the tower commander in die hard 2!! one thing i cant stand is actor republicans. god bless america

[giosig]

Thompson is the only real candidate who says what he says and stands by it. Like it or not. Unlike the democrats who pander to every group and tell that particular group what they want to hear. At least you know where you stand with Thompson. A straight shooter. We need a real leader in this country. This is the guy.

[dollaresque]

Vote Ron Paul 2008

[daderone]

that has got 2 be the corniest most hilarious acting i've ever seen. LMAO Fred Thompson.

Castro is Fred Thompson's friend. Didn't you know that? Come on do your homework on these lobbyists...actors...criminals­...what was it he's playing now? politics. lol i double dare u.

[fedeman2]

wow, your going out there. first you decline to michael moore's challange now you make a personal attack on him. every other industrialized contry has universal health care and it works for them, freddie. might be something you ought to think about.

[zzquanto]

I hope that wasn't an old cigar Clinton left in his desk drawer.

[Seekster]

Ladies and Gents I give you the next President of the United States of America!

Vote Fred Thompson 2008 and 2012!!!

[RollingThunderHorse]

I love it! Michael Moore belongs in a mental instution! You already have my vote even though you haven't announced your candidacy yet!

[egginanest]

Looking forward to your announcement Fred, GO GET 'EM!

[gzbhow]

I've had Cuban cigars...and I'd take a Dominican over them, any day. The Cubans over produced their cigars and it reflects in the quality of the tobacco and the consistency of the roll.

[apromoterofgod]

Makes sense. Lower quality lives with socialism. I thought some atheists don't realize that or they're too much of haters to give a damn.

[fedeman2]

lower quality lives with socialism? do your research, my friend. every other industrialized country has universal health care and it works.

[bobem12]

How can people want socialized health care?? It penalizes people who have good jobs and/or who are successful and already have health ins. Its bullshit and taxes would go THRU THE ROOF (more than they already have) if we have socialized medicine. If people are too poor or dumb or whatever to have medical insurance than maybe they ought to get a damn job or work hard and get an education....handouts are for lazy fucks.

[fedeman2]

that's asuming that the market is perfect and people who are left behind are just lazy. quite a leap of faith there, my friend. quality health is not a privilege it's a right. and it can work. it works everywhere else.

[bobem12]

But its not a right!!! Is a nice home a right?!?! Hell no its not! Is a good job or a good education a right? NO! The world ain't fair and thats the way it is. But the way it is now makes sure that if you are a dedicated, hard working person you can make it. To everyone else...sorry about ya.

[fedeman2]

everything you say is debatable. you keep suggesting we live in a darwinist society. if people are poor or unhealthy or uneducated it's their own fault. those are basic rights, but since everything is scarce it's uneven. that's what the economy is for. to make sure everything reaches out as much as it can.

[cpuaggie]

LOL! Priceless!><

[truthforamerica]

Michael Moore is a joke! He talks about health insurance co. making all the profits? How much did he make on his movie?

[overmind26]

What a stupid comment!

[Phluxy]

you like talking to yourself eh? you might wanna think about the mental institution as well.

[notloz2]

How much did he make on the movie? Or are you just going to use moot rhetorical arguments and never know the answer?

[sketchphonics]

I would've rather seen a Michael Moore vs. Fred Thompson debate. Fred Thompson's an actor...he can easily pull off this 'tough no BS conservative' image. I'm not supporting Micheal Moore...but Thompson's not even addressing the issue...it's just a personal attack on him.

[retrop75]

Actually Fred, not only are you not allowed to have Cuban products in the U.S.A., you're not even allowed to smoke the cigars ANYWHERE in the world. (of course, this comment will be removed because it doesn't kiss his ass)

[VHRocker1984]

retrop-whatever: Freedom of speech is alive and well on Fred's YouTube Channel!

Try posting a comment on the official SickoTheMovie YouTube Channel for the video "SiCKO Movie -- Michael Moore Wants to Hear From You" ...

FatBoy is practicing censorship! Not surprising, since The Left abhors differing opinions. TASS would be quite proud of FatBoy and his "Big Brother Speak".

[sagsarvestani]

V-whatever your name is,The only reason you haven't SEEN it is Mikey only filmed any of that stuff for himself.He edited it out of the release version.Can you say"director's cut"?So maybe you should think before you type."it is up to us(to)believe his facts(?)and not what politicians say."HUH?So I should believe Al Sharpton about Tawana Brawley,too?After all he's REVEREND!

[VHRocker1984]

Give 'em hell, Fred!

Wish you the best for a successful campaign!

[conservativegrunt]

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[pmckinney]

Can't wait until Mr. Thompson announces so primary season can really begin!

[Hamlin06]

Rides151, you're standards must be pretty high as I consider preparing to run for President doing something.

I can't wait for Fred to announce and provide a credible candidate, one all conservatives can support. Go Fred!

[redsoxbd]

Great response - can't wait for you to announce!

[Rides151]

you make me sicko, i use to have faith in you being a real guy from my home state of TN, but now your a typical politician like the rest of the liars out there! All for show!

[Rides151]

I am glad you have time to make comedic vids, while my father in TN pays $2k a month in health insurance. Stop acting and do something!

[Veinoner]

well Fred Michael didn't got to Cuba to visit Castro.. i didn't see him drinking with him.. nor hear Michael say that Castro was a good man... Michael only showed how hospitals work in Cuba.... so Fred next time listen before you complain.. and i agree with reckn22 but Michael might not be a patriot but he is showing one point of view and is up to us believe his facts and not what a politicians have to say..

[luisdanielmesa]

Well... healthcare might be alright in Cuba...NOT. Healthcare is just for the tourists. I live in Venezuela and cuban doctors here are just waiting for a chance to defect, some don´t because they have families behind which will suffer the punishment. Healthcare in Venezuela: It's almost a sin to get sick, and you need a miracle to get any free medical attention (there are doctors, but there are no supplies nor medicine).

[rekd22]

a polititian threatens a middle class man for his believes, democracy?

[jeffin8eight]

Michael Moore, middle class? Believes in democracy? Ha! Hello, Michael Moore is a Manhattanite Commie-coddler.

[fatvinny47]

You speak the truth jeffin8eight

[rekd22]

im british and i think hes a patriot to u guys, i mean come on, hes a fat guy who actually GETS UP and tries to make a difference instead of drowning his sorrows in pizza grease wishing he had NHS

[azhketh]

a man uses his right to free speech to critize someone. democracy?

[jondakin]

arrogant rich politician belittles concerns of middle class Americans. yay, lets all rush to give him our vote!

[brettrulesnot]

What an Idiot and some people are thinking of voting for this loser for President?

[asookie]

So Castro's the bad guy, eh Fred?

What about decades of ILLEGAL CIA abuses? "Overseas assassination attempts [Castro], domestic spying, kidnapping & infiltration of leftist groups, break-ins and theft, opening private mail, wiretaps & surveillance of journalists & "unwitting" tests on U.S. civilians, including drugs"

Besides cheap shots, EXACTLY how did YOU remedy our very real health care crisis during your tenure as Senator - all while enjoying Congress' "best health program money can buy"

[Rofocowboy84]

Except for the fact that he should have been assasinated...I don't feel comfortable with that nutjob that close to our south-eastern border....

[TheFlyingBeagle]

I LOVE Fred Thompson. I agree 100%  Michael Moore is a psycho and he belongs in a mental institution.

[dhentin]

Burn!

[ShalomSpirit]

Thompson appears to be one who should be stuck in a mental institution. Idiots...they're ALL idiots. I'm an educated LIBERAL FEMALE and I'm PROUD of it. I'm also proud of the relatives I have who serve and have served in the U.S. Military. Enough said.

[eowynwannabe]

Okay...educated conservative female, and also proud! Just couldn't help it ;)  With lots of liberal friends. We love each other because of who we are, not in spite of what we espouse politically. After reading things written by and spoken by Michael Moore...sorry, gotta agree with Fred! Shalom u'vrachah, ShalomSpirit

[retrop75]

When asked what he would do if elected president, Thompson said "lots of things". Nothing in particular -- just lots of things. If he weren't a little pussy, he would have declared his candidacy and actually been in some debates by now. Know why he hasn't? Cause he has nothing to say!

[jaysonnitro]

Kinda sounds like what a cowboy president would love to do with liberals. Put them in a mental institution. Please.

[lakersmagic2002]

Awesome video. Gave Michael Moron just as much time as he deserved.

[miedim]

It's legal to smoke Cuban cigars in the US, and it's legal to possess Cuban cigars, it's just not legal to BRING it in. Incoherent, yes, but if you're waiting for a sheriff to go knocking on the Senator's door, kick back --- it'll be awhile.

Damn, could really go for an Arturo Fuente right now (not Cuban, but Hondorans are arguably better).

[frankster016]

Fred with his big dog-shit roll! What a fool!!!

[TanJuan]

ya tough guy with a ceeeegar, ya hay ya, how about clint eastwood as a running mate? ya ha tough , who cares about substance? ya hay ya

[GodFollower4Ever]

Way to go Fred! As a huge amount of people know, Michael Moore has been getting it wrong for years, and it's entertaining to see you respond in this way! Using your talents in a low key but poinant way. I'm amused!

[johnnyk67]

What? Fred didn't respond to anything Moore said. Moore doesn't like Castro, he went to GBay to get help for the sick 9-11 workers because he heard that terrorists were getting better treatment than Americans. It was only when he was turned away did he go to Cuba to get free healthcare for these ill workers. Fox News called Moore's movie "Brilliant". I guess they "got it wrong, too". Thompson's an asshole. Why not debate? Because he wants to hide behind a camera and say nothing.

[JamCamp06]

Thompson disgraces himself in this video.

[poughkeepsiejohn]

I will say this for Fred Dalton Thompson: he's definitely come a long way since playing a neo-Nazi on "Wiseguy".

[UTBESUX]

DO YOU SEE THAT CIGAR PEOPLE? That is a Montecristos CUBAN CIGAR! When Fred was interviewed in The Weekly Standard it was noted that he buys and smokes them. HYPOCRITE lying Republican. You politicians make me sick! You try and get votes by attacking Moore when HE took 911 workers to get health care that you have and THEY don't!

[indyattic]

Note that his people are now claiming that his cigars are actually made in the Dominican Republic, thereby trying to erase the common knowledge, and well documented, fact that Fred always had Montecristos marked "Made In Havana" in his office.

[slathered]

Thompson just took fat boy to the woodshed.

[retrop75]

Fred Thompson is going to waste a whole lot of money on a futile attempt at winning the oval office.

Did this response address the questions asked? Like "FRED THOMPSON: PLEASE EXPLAIN WHY YOU TOOK MONEY FROM THE HEALTH CARE INDUSTRY?"

Instead he sucks on his faux black cock (focusing his energies on the tip -- its the most sensitive area ya know!) and threatens to torture him for questioning his ethics.

[elinter]

you sound scared and worried my lib.. you should be... fred is going to be the next president. mainly because the dems have no-one worth while.

[ruizpipo]

Nobody's scared of this disgusting liar becoming the next president, elinter --- he's a Washington insider "acting" like an American tough guy.

[elinter]

name calling,, typical lib. did you stay up all night thinking up that post???

[tnpopkid]

haha!! i was thinkin THE EXACT SAME thing!!

[ruizpipo]

It's not "name calling", neocon, it's just stating what is obvious to anyone who has done any research on this Washington lobbyist...and no, it only took me about 15 seconds "thinking up that post"!

[elinter]

Well i'm proud of what i am,, If i am a necon as you call me then i'm glad.. are you proud to be a name calling lib??

[ruizpipo]

Fine, I agree. "Name calling", whether it be "liberal" or "neocon", doesn't serve any purpose. A liberal is a person that believes in progress, the essential goodness of the human race and the protection of political and civil liberties - What's so bad about that? I define a neoconservative as a person that believe democracy can be exported and forced upon another nation ("nation building") by overwhelming military force. I can't see any reason to be proud of spreading death and poverty.

[elinter]

if that is what you think a neocon is then google it and get the real def before you call people it.

[TheFlyingBeagle]

no, he is an American tough guy. let's see you be as tough as he is, buddy...

[ruizpipo]

Yes, pal, it takes a real "American tough guy" to hang out with Howard Baker and Bill Frist getting over a million dollars lobbying for big corporations. I guess if I rented a pickup truck to use as a campaign prop and smoked cigars, I'd look pretty tough too!

[bushwhacker92673]

How old is that geezer, anyway? Just what this country needs, another leader older than dirt, who can't recall pertinent facts because his alzheimers is ailing him.

[longstreetstation]

Great video! I would not waste my time with Moore either. What is your favorite cigar?

[laughingtiger123]

Moore is a liar and a socialist. His documentary "Roger and Me"... the whole point of it was the head of GM refused to meet with Moore. Only problem was.....he DID meet with Moore. What a lying ass.

[bigbluemsp]

The libs should be afraid of Fred and I mean very afraid because he is intelligent, can speak clearly and well and he knows his stuff.

[dfurlich]

Awesome! I'd love to see Fred Thompson as President! JC Watts as VP! It's about time someone on the right called Michael Moore out!

[MonsterMozz]

An American talking about locking up innocent people in Cuba and torturing them, how ironic.

I wonder if this rich Cuban cigar smoking idiot has health care.

[french4clouds]

As I understand it, the Republicans (before they were voted out of office) passed a law that exempted members of Congress from the laws controlling Cuban cigars: they are ABOVE the law - which is only for the "little people"... how this works with a FORMER member of Congress (and professional spokesmodel for "medicare reform") is unclear at best...

[SterlingSolomon]

Thank God somebody is calling Moore on his pro Communist activities. Your buddy Castro. LOL!

[johnnybluejeans1979]

If you are a Republican who wants Fred Thompson nominated, have you really given it much thought? Why would we nominate a man who doesn't have time for debates, with Michael Moore OR with the other Republican candidates? Should we nominate a man who has a history of cancer and is still smoking cigars? I have an open mind and would like to hear a solid argument for Thompson's nomination but so far I don't see a viable candidate. Until I am convince otherwise, Ron Paul in 08!

[mutualdisdain]

While I am still considering the candidacy of Senator Thompson, I am most certainly never going to support Ron Paul. His isolationist ideas are exactly what the country doesn't need at this point in time. We can't hide from reality.

[watchmaker2]

I have no doubt that FDT will be debating the other Republican candidates when he becomes a candidate. Since he hasn't even officially become a candidate, he didn't need to be at the recent Republican debates.

[carbolfuschin]

hah! are you joking? with the big cigar in his mouth?

[JamCamp06]

Run Libs Run. What kind of campaign slogan is that.

Stop dividing the world into Libs and Good People

and start seeking leaders who can help bring us all together. If this swaggering phony tough guy routine

is the best he can do, this guy is exactly what we don't need. How about Tommy Thompson? He has a good

Iraq plan.

[toasterlover]

JamCamp06,Tommy Thompson isn't going to win. It will be Fred or Rudy. I agree with Fred more than Rudy. I DON'T WANT LIB IN WHITE HOUSE NOT WHEN WE ARE AT WAR.

[JamCamp06]

This guy will be great. Disagree with him, make miovies he doesn't like, and he'll

put you in psychiatric internment and torture him with shock treatment. "Think about it, Michael."

Way to go, Fred! That's exactly the kind of man we need for a president.

[toasterlover]

RUN LIBS RUN

FRED IS COMING

[Scheeno]

This guy sounds more like hes sending a threat than anything else typical when the gov't gets put on blast

[JamCamp06]

Is this a threat? Is Thompson saying if he is elected, Michael Moore might end up in a mental institution? That's UnAmerican and ugly. He won't address the letter or say why. Just an attack.

Smells like fear to me.

[smoochy88]

Wow you are reading WAY to much into that. Even though Moore is a bit coo coo. Fred shouldn't have to do a debate with every whack job pretend-know it all hollywood liberal that challenges him to a debate, he is busy winning the Presidency ;)

[JamCamp06]

There is NOTHING coo coo about Michael Moore, and he is certainly not a whack job. He warned us about this war, this administration way before any one else. Now Thompson: Acting all superior,and making a personal attack/vieled threat which is is so cowardly and juvenile. I would hope Thompson wises up cause the GOP needs a real person to lead them, not a bad Reagan imitator. It needs someone who can talk to Michael Moore without personally attacking.

[smoochy88]

Moore was the one who attacked first, as always. and yes, he is a whack job, hes been that way since 1994, he is a DIE HARD democrat and liberal, so he CERTAINLY isn't objective, he'll say whatever and lie about everything to get HIS party votes (Fahrenheit 911 proved this, he lied and edited it way to the big screen). Moore is a phony college drop out, Fred is a prominent Senator (one of the best ever mind you).

[JamCamp06]

What exactly were Michael Moore's lies? I heard lots of people call him a liar, but what EXACTLY are the lies? Can you answer without calling him fat or whacko?

[smoochy88]

Just google it, there's atleast 5 sites on the first page proving his movies as horse shit. Mooreexposedxcom is one I think.

[KAYMEY]

Easy, watch Moore's lips, when they move - he's lying!

[JamCamp06]

I think you are confusing him with Bush. Name one lie!

[NthnBrazil]

You're either a partisan, an idiot, or more likely, both. It's not a veiled threat, its pointing out that even if the Cuban healthcare system is all that (which you can debunk on google with a quick search), you need to ask someone who lives there if its worth the trade off (i.e. say something Castro doesn't like and get put in an institution where you get electroshocked daily)

[JamCamp06]

I am a guy looking for someone to vote for. Your name calling is not an argument nor a vote-getter. . It is not a choice between America today and Cuba. It's a choice between America as it should be and it is now. This video is a fearful bullshit response. I hope Fred can do better than that. We need a leader.

[boydorama]

Wow, you're smart. If someone had said that Cuba was a better place to live than the U.S. you would have totally won that argument. Bravo. Funny you bring up torture. Did you see the Republican debate? A lot of Castro wanna be pussies. You sound like another Republican coward to me.

[watchmaker2]

I agree. I think FDT is saying that Michael Moore should _be_ in a mental institution for thinking that he is important enough to debate.

[Crakaveli]

run fred!

[democrats06]

Fred Thompson is a BUFFOON. Cites Castro's punishment of a documentarian when Moore is under investigation by Bush. LOL

[boydorama]

Wow! Fred Thompson has the balls to take on Cuba. What a brave stance. I don't like Michael Moore, but Thompson is a pussy. We don't need another "talk tough but carry a weak stick president." We've seen where that takes us. Wake up. Most Republicans are cowards who just talk tough anyway. I'm not fooled.

[avman2]

I agree, here's what Cuba's excellent healthcare is really like. It's a must read for everybody. Maybe someday we can have a system just like theirs

louisianaconservative dot com/?p=121

[soflaav8r]

Ha ha Michael Moore is a fat loser.

[GatoradeVanhalen]

What could be more mendaciousthan Moore a critic? Fred Thompson, AN ACTOR!

[gingergargoyle]

Hey Fred for President!! I don't think he's a coward for not debating--he doesn't have to. The reason for a debate is to find out where the canidates stand on issues....we KNOW where Fred's head is at.

[bellaherna]

Yeah you right!!! Chalk one up for Fred Thompson.  Now this is the kind of Republican Candidate I am looking for.............. Michael Moore is PATHETIC!

[cstina]

This registered voter LOVES FRED !!

[puff4]

Everyone says Fred's a coward because he won't debate.

Well, Michael is the coward.

He won't run for office and actually **TAKE RESPONSIBILITY** and **DO** something about what he thinks is wrong. No. He just sits by the side and points out everyone's failings.

The job of a critic is easy work. The job of one who truly changes things is a hard one.

Michael, you're nothing more than a coward.