I would like to have seen Montana

Admiral Josh Painter: What's his plan?
Jack Ryan: His plan?
Adm. Painter: Russians don't take a dump, son, without a plan.

This is truely a happy day. The Times is reporting that actor-turned-senator-turned-actor Fred Thompson is exploring running for President in '08. Let it be known: Staying West will vote for any actor from The Hunt for Red October, regardless of party affiliation!


If more than one Red October actor runs, I'll vote by order of theatrical billing (You hear that, Baldwin?!?) As far as the whole notion of actors running for higher office, I believe Thompson said it best himself:

Admiral Josh Painter: This business will get out of control. It will get out of control and we'll be lucky to live through it.