Tommy Thompson for President?

[Osborn F Enready]

Spychips | Nov. 16, 2006 By Katherine Albrecht Former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Tommy Thompson is considering a run for president in 2008, a move that should spark alarm among those familiar with Thompson’s calls for widespread RFID chipping of Americans. The authors of “Spychips,” Dr. Katherine Albrecht and Liz McIntyre, who closely monitor the RFID industry, caution that his position on the Board of the VeriChip Corporation and his stock options in the company make Thompson one of the most dangerous figures in American politics today. As head of Health of Health and Human Services, Thompson oversaw the scandal-ridden FDA when it approved the VeriChip as a medical device. Shortly after leaving his cabinet post, he joined the board of the VeriChip Corporation and wasted no time in using his clout to promote the company’s glass encapsulated RFID tags. These tags are injected into human flesh to uniquely number and identify people. In public appearances, Thompson has suggested implanting the microchips into Americans to link to their electronic medical records. “It’s very beneficial and it’s going to be extremely helpful and it’s a giant step forward to getting what we call an electronic medical record for all Americans,” he told CBS MarketWatch in July 2005. He also suggested implanting military personnel with the chips to replace dog tags. Thompson’s desire to run for president is not mere speculation. Media outlets in his home state of Wisconsin, where he served four terms as governor, have confirmed Thompson is laying the foundation for a presidential bid. His wife Sue Ann has told reporters that the family has discussed his candidacy and that “He should give it a try. He’s got a lot of good ideas.” Thompson himself has stated, “There’s no question I’m interested.” Thompson is considered a long-shot for the Republican nomination, but his influence shouldn’t be discounted, says McIntyre. “Despite his folksy manner, he’s a savvy politician whose Washington connections run deep, and he’s got a vested interest in chipping America.” She points out that Thompson has an option on more than 150,000 shares of VeriChip stock. Right now those options aren’t worth much. Security flaws and public squeamishness have hurt the company’s sales, resulting in losses of millions of dollars. “It will take a considerable shift in public perception to chip enough Americans to turn all that red ink to black,” Albrecht observes. “It concerns us that Thompson would have a financial interest in having people roll up their sleeves while aiming for such an influential office.” Ironically, Thompson himself has not yet received a microchip implant despite what must be extraordinary pressure from the VeriChip Corporation. He made a promise to do so on national television over a year ago. “Given the unpopularity of the VeriChip and people’s concern it could be abused, Thompson has been wise to avoid getting chipped himself,” says Albrecht. “Getting chipped would would be political suicide for any politician. Even if he remains chip-free as we hope, the American people should still be wary of him.”

Katherine Albrecht
Katherine Albrecht - Founder and Director, CASPIAN
spychips.com - how RFID will compromise privacy, security, freedom

Tommy Thompson
Secretary of Health & Human Services Tommy Thompson
Tommy Thompson - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


No, there is no conspiracy, honest. :rolleyes:

In 2008, will you accept the RFID in your drivers license, also?

Do they honestly think this guy can win? Why, maybe voting machines?

[Osborn F Enready]

Any opinions on this out there?

[Milton Bradley]

Don't like him, don't like his ideas, don't like his party affiliation.


Need I say more?

[Osborn F Enready]

Nope. Thanks.


Next?

[PatrickHenry]

I despise RFID tech in humans and think that his position is unethical considering that he owns stock in the maker of VeriChips.

On the other hand welfare reform was an idea whose time had come. And I like the idea that he's a motorbiker...

[Milton Bradley]

Quote by: PatrickHenry I like the idea that he's a motorbiker...

A motorbiker?


You talk funny.