Fred Thompson Wants You to Think He Doesn't Want It

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Interesting story at the Daily Intelligencer.

Sometimes, hard work spits in your face. Fallen presidential candidates watch The Fred Thompson Experience with awe and jealousy. "It seems the less he says, the higher his numbers go," marveled Tennessee Senator Lamar Alexander on MSNBC. You can hear the bewilderment in Alexander's voice as he contemplates his 400 days on the road leading up to the 2000 presidential campaign that ended with zero delegates.

Fred Thompson best exemplifies the Bush 2000 Postulate: If you pretend you don't need it, we might just give it to you.

It might be best for Fred to just stay quiet and let his rabid fans continue believing in his now-established mythology.

I've pointed out Thompson's appearance several times now. But, look at him. He's looking awfully old in this picture.