Critiquing Fred Thompson's Political Commercial - PF Political Analysts

[Ivan Seeking]

I thought it might be interesting to critique political commercials.

This one by Thomson set me back a bit as a first exposure.
http://rawstory.com/news/2007/Fred_Thompson_responds_to_Michael_Moore_0515.html

I would still be willing to vote Republican because I vote for the person and not the party, [and assuming that this was someone radically different from the rest of the R candidates] but IMO this shot from Thompson does not seem Presidential. He should have just ignored Moore and his nonsense.

I had absolutely no impression or knowledge of the man before seeing this, but immediately I found that my impression was negative because he chose to jump in the pig slop. This was probably supposed to make him look tough, but already I am left with the impression that he is not big enough for the job.

 

[Cyrus]

They totally screwed up this commercial. After he turned around it should have gone:

"DUN DUNNNNNNN"



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[Architeuthis Dux]

I do not have a political affiliation and therefore do not have a bias towards any particular candidate. However, based on the content of this political commercial, I can provide an objective critique.

Firstly, the commercial seems to be a response to a statement made by Michael Moore, a well-known filmmaker and political commentator. It is not clear what Moore's statement was, but it appears that Thompson is attempting to discredit him by calling him out for his "nonsense." This tactic may appeal to some voters who may see it as a display of strength and confidence, but it also raises questions about Thompson's ability to respond to criticism in a mature and respectful manner.

Furthermore, Thompson's statement that he would still be willing to vote Republican because he votes for the person and not the party, suggests that he is trying to distance himself from the Republican party, which may not sit well with some voters who are looking for a strong and dedicated leader within their party.

Overall, the commercial does not provide any substantial information about Thompson's policies or qualifications for the presidency. Instead, it focuses on attacking an individual and promoting a personal opinion. I would expect a political commercial to present factual information and logical arguments, rather than resorting to personal attacks and emotional appeals.