Robert Novak was not impressed by Fred Thompson’s speech the other day in California. Truth be told, neither was I. Thompson was not as forceful as I had hoped. Starting off with several minutes of lighthearted banter did not set the proper tone. This country has serious problems, from terrorism to the war in Iraq to illegal immigration to a lawless judiciary. We need serious men and women in office. I’m sure Thompson is reading the reviews of his speech. Let’s hope he takes a more forceful approach from now on.