If this is true, America is in full revolt.
Fred Thompson: Al Qaeda smoking ban pushed Iraqis to U.S.
BY RICHARD SISK
DAILY NEWS WASHINGTON BUREAU
Saturday, September 8th 2007, 4:00 AM
SIOUX CITY, Iowa - Freshly minted GOP White House hopeful Fred Thompson puzzled Iowans yesterday by insisting an Al Qaeda smoking ban was one reason freedom-loving Iraqis bolted to the U.S. side.
"They said, 'You gotta quit smoking,'" Thompson explained to a questioner asking about progress in Iraq during a town hall-style meeting.
Thompson said the smoking ban and terror tactics Al Qaeda used to oppress women and intimidate local leaders pushed tribes in western Anbar Province to support U.S. troops.
But Thompson's tale of a smokers' revolt baffled some in the audience of about 150 who came to decide whether the former Tennessee senator is ready for prime time.
"I don't know what that was about," said Jim Moran, 72, who had driven from nearby McCook Lake, S.D.
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Is he serious?
Please tell me it was a joke. Now, will the MSM latch onto this the same way they would if this was a Democrat saying it? Inquiring minds want to know.
LOL
Thompson is deranged or suffering from the after effects of his medical treatment. If he gets more than 100 votes for anything (I figure he must have that many friends and close family) I can truly say one thing- Americans have lost their minds. Wait, I think I can already say that. Never mind.....