FDT Unlacing the Gloves

There is an interview at the Politico with Fred that shows that he is ready to come out swinging. He is not looking to just swing for the sake of fighting, but it will be in response to certain situations:

When I asked him if he is an 11th Commandment man — Never speak ill of a fellow Republican — he responded, “I am more of a 12th Commandment man: Don’t speak ill of them until they speak ill of me. And then really speak ill of them.”

If my analysis is right, there will be no need for Fred to speak ill of Romney, McCain or any of the candidates lower in the polls--only Giuliani. I personally hope it doesn't come to that. I hope both of them are ready to make the general statement, "I can beat Hillary" and then tell why. I think Fred will win that discussion and the Republican party will be better for having the discussion. At the same time, he cannot let Giuliani beat up on him.

It does appear, however, that FDT is ready to deal with Hillary:

I read to him Bill Clinton’s recent comments that Thompson really didn’t seem to know much about some important issues.

Thompson’s face hardened quickly.

“I will take criticism from Bill Clinton all day long with a smile on my face,” Thompson said without a smile on his face. “I think I know where that is coming from.”

Which means from Hillary Clinton