See Update at foot: "I wasn't teasing: don't get in my way."
If at the end of a hunt and while still in the field a politician disfavored by the MSM had joked about shooting his opponent, do you think it would have made big news? But how much coverage have you seen of just such a statement Mike Huckabee made during his recent Iowa pheasant photo-op hunt?
You've probably seen footage of Huckabee joking about shooting people who won't vote for him. Morning Joe played the clip in its opening segment today. Huckabee points to three dead birds on the ground.
View video here.
MIKE HUCKABEE: These three birds all said they would not vote for me on caucus night. You see what happened to 'em. Now that one that flew away? He left saying "I'm a Huckabee supporter. We saw a Huckabee button on his rear end and so we knew not to take him."
Back in the studio, David Shuster proclaimed the hunt "such brilliant politics," with Mika Brzezinski chiming in to say "it is." Colonel Jack Jacobs had another take: "I think it's the observation that you shoot people who don't vote for you; that's derangement I think."
But things got even stranger. In a segment aired just after 6:30 AM ET, NBC reporter Lee Cowan narrated another clip from the pheasant-hunt.
MIKE COWAN: It was Mike Huckabee who seemed armed for anything. In this case, it was pheasants -- and negative campaigning.
Cut to footage of Huckabee speaking with reporters in the field at the conclusion of his hunt, still dressed in field gear.
MIKE HUCKABEE: It proved that you can shoot, and if someone really messes with you with negative campaign ads, they just need to be prepared.
COWAN: It was a dig at Mitt Romney, who he's edged out in the polls here, but statistically still a toss-up between the two.
Huckabee surely didn't mean it seriously, though he did say it in a dead-pan manner. But where's the humor? In any case, other than the passing mention at MSNBC, have you seen this reported? A quick Googling doesn't turn it up elsewhere.
Would a disfavored candidate been allowed to make this kind of statment with impunity? Is this the MSM covering for someone Chris Matthews yesterday called a liberal media "mascot"?
Update | 12-27 8:55 AM ET
Yet another odd statment from Huck, and more of the MSM laughing it off. The CBS Early Show this morning played a clip of Huckabee out in the field. A reporter can be heard asking "Governor, you like to speak in metaphors. What's the metaphor here?" Huckabee responds "don't get in my way." CBS had introduced the clip by calling it an example of Huckabee's "folksy wit."
A bit later, Early Show host Russ Mitchell interviewed Huckabee. Referring to the clip, Mitchell said "of course you were teasing," and was about to move to another matter, when Huckabee interrupted him: "No Russ, I wasn't teasing. I was serious: don't get in my way."
View video here.
—Mark Finkelstein is a NewsBusters contributing editor and host of Right Angle. Contact him at mark@gunhill.net.
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They'll Duck
December 27, 2007 - 09:09 ET by OldSailor88MSM knows that a Huckster nomination from the Republicans is their one best shot to get a Democrat in office. One fun thing to think about would be if the VP would have uttered the same quote. The Huffpo would have gone into vapor lock.
I agree with ya that
December 27, 2007 - 11:35 ET by BinxlyI agree with ya that there's some bias there, but in the case of Cheney, he *did* actually shoot someone, albeit an accident.
The facts are just as you stated first, this is the best chance they have to push liberal policies via a republican canidate. I'm aware many libs like my guy, Paul, but only on the Iraq war issue. Every other issue out there but that, Paul is an absolute menace to the libs. As for Huckabee, he's the closest guy they got to pushing more 'moderate' judges for the SCOTUS and pushing such issues as amnesty for illegals and even flirting with the idea of a more socialized version of healthcare.
I know alot of people can't see how Ron Paul can run under the Republican title (even though he's *always* been a republican just simply with libertarian leanings) but if they can't see how Ron can be a republican and then look at the huckster as anything but an absolute RINO, they are cah-rahzay! :-P
Unbelievable .. shows two things ..
December 27, 2007 - 12:34 ET by carlloeber1. I think his words show that he was upset by negative ads .. a little look at the personality that at times may be "thin-skinned" ..
2. that he will appear a tough guy to the men of Iowa .. messaging like this ...
There is no clear cut
December 27, 2007 - 09:20 ET by xfastThere is no clear cut reason the MSM picks some stuff over other stuff. Not sure this one was a big deal, although it would be pretty easy to spin it up into a big story.
What's more of a story here is Sheister plugging for Huckabee again. Its obvious the media has fallen in love with Tax Hike Mike. They see him as at best unelectable in the general election and at worst, a mild social conservative wrapped in a fiscal liberal, which would make them happier than any other option.
Exactly!
December 27, 2007 - 09:25 ET by OldSailor88Let's hope that Iowans see it that way too!
Ecce potestas casei!
Not likely, OldSailor
December 27, 2007 - 09:43 ET by RJFrom what I've read, he's riding a solid wave of support from homeschoolers and liberal evangelicals. (There are MANY liberal evangelicals, and it's time to begin making the distinction between them and conservative evangelicals.)
Odd about homeschoolers
December 27, 2007 - 09:46 ET by Mark FinkelsteinOdd about homeschoolers supporting Huck, given that he's opposed school choice and has been endorsed by the teachers' union in NH.
I agree, Mark,
December 27, 2007 - 11:05 ET by RJOdd, indeed. You'd think those would be important issues with them.
Huckabee on Education
December 27, 2007 - 11:44 ET by PopularTechHuckabee on Education: No to Vouchers, Let Government Fix It (Standard Newswire)
Homeschoolers beware! (WorldNetDaily)
- Huckabee received the endorsement of the New Hampshire NEA
HomeSchoolers Lose Ground with New Law signed by Governor Huckabee (Home School Legal Defense Association)
Huckabee: Get Rid of Gitmo
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Oh, wait. You forgot to
December 27, 2007 - 11:58 ET by tracheostomyOh, wait. You forgot to delete the one that started it all! ^^^
"Trake: Your lofty convictions are another blemish on the rump of congregational sectarianism." -Tumbler 5/15/07
I'm pretty sure they got
December 27, 2007 - 12:04 ET by BinxlyI'm pretty sure they got it. They didn't delete RJ's post because it wasn't begging an argument, just a statement of his own opinions. Its our choice to agree or disagree. For what its worth too, I'm pretty sure RJ was asking for 'distinction' between the two politically, not religiously. I think he was basically saying that there are liberals in the evengelical camp and to lump em' all into the conservative camp via the stereotype will often make conservatives look liberal when a liberal evengelical raises their voice about political policy and those listening are assuming they are a conservative.
Again, for what its worth, I don't think the distinction RJ was asking for was pertaining to religion, rather personal politics of a vast religious grouping.
You got it, Binx
December 27, 2007 - 12:10 ET by RJMany assume that the recent relationship between Republicans and evangelicals automatically means that all evangelicals are conservative.
But it's foolish to assume that all members of any religious group are either liberal OR conservative.
P.S. This is a great line, Binx: "to lump em' all into the conservative camp via the stereotype will often make conservatives look liberal when a liberal evengelical raises their voice about political policy and those listening are assuming they are a conservative."
If you want to make a
December 27, 2007 - 12:17 ET by tracheostomyIf you want to make a distinction between "liberal" and "conservative" evangelicals (which I do not personally endorse), the first glaring distinction would be that both terms also apply to theology* and confuse the issue when assumed to be couched only on politics alone.
-PJ
*Also making the news.
"Trake: Your lofty convictions are another blemish on the rump of congregational sectarianism." -Tumbler 5/15/07
Sigh....
December 27, 2007 - 12:26 ET by RJSo it's my fault that you jumped to a conclusion...
The conclusion was valid,
December 27, 2007 - 12:37 ET by tracheostomyThe conclusion was valid, because one narrow; selective use of "liberal evangelical" is indeed blurring the lines and ignorant of the wider; more common usage of those terms. Google for yourself.
"Liberal theologian" for example, has nothing to do with tax and spend politics.
I have a valid point here, and it's being completely ignored and suppressed.
I do not advocate any "distinctions" between evangelicals because it would go way out-of-bounds (as I have been pointing out). You RJ, are simply careless with your terminology.
If you want to keep it on topic, why don't you do some editing of your own posts?
-PJ
"Trake: Your lofty convictions are another blemish on the rump of congregational sectarianism." -Tumbler 5/15/07
lololol!
December 27, 2007 - 12:44 ET by RJAwwwww. Is poor trachey being ignored? Seems you're the only one who didn't understand my meaning.
Damn, you're absolutely determined to turn this thread into another theological rant, aintcha?
No, you're throwing out
December 27, 2007 - 12:56 ET by tracheostomyNo, you're throwing out terms and advocating that certain "distinctions" be made, when you don't even know what the hell you're implying. If you wanted religion kept out, why did YOU initially bring it up, Mr. Evangelical Distinction?
You're not going to throw it in my lap this time.
-PJ
"Trake: Your lofty convictions are another blemish on the rump of congregational sectarianism." -Tumbler 5/15/07
Trach, you're making a fool of yourself
December 27, 2007 - 13:03 ET by RJThis is the wrong thread for your theological ranting...
...and I'm done here. Rant on.
RJ: "There are MANY
December 27, 2007 - 13:08 ET by tracheostomyRJ: "There are MANY liberal evangelicals, and it's time to begin making the distinction between them and conservative evangelicals."
Where does this distinction begin, Mr. Hijacking Smart-guy??? So it's okay to have a bias against an evangelical based on political idealism, but not doctrine?
That's it, keep walking away.
-PJ
"Trake: Your lofty convictions are another blemish on the rump of congregational sectarianism." -Tumbler 5/15/07
Trach, when I read the
December 27, 2007 - 15:15 ET by BinxlyTrach, when I read the statement all I read is that there should be distinction between a liberal and a conservative evengelical. The reason the subject matter of that statement not only pertains to the topic, but also is not asserting the point you got when reading it, is because the huckster has a big nod from evangelicals. MANY of whom are in support of him for his more liberal ideologies. RJ's mere point is that when evangelicals are all assumed to be conservative (as they are by most) it can only be assumed by the masses that a nod from the evangelicals on certain issues to which huckabee is left of center sends the message that one of the biggest supporters of the conservative movement in America are somehow moving toward more liberal policies only because people don't realize that yes, an evangelical is speaking in praise of the huckmeister, but what you DONT know is that person is a liberal.
It'd be like homosexual conservatives comming out with a pro-war message. The gay community would IMMEDIATELY do damage control and separate not only themselves, but attempt to separate ALL homosexuals from that viewpoint and try passing that small pro-war group of homosexuals as 'crazy right wingers.'
>>Trach, when I read the
December 27, 2007 - 15:57 ET by tracheostomy>>Trach, when I read the statement
>>all I read is that there should be distinction
>>between a liberal and a conservative evengelical.
Correct. I disagee with that if the same poster does not support distinctions across the board, such as doctrinal distinctions. It's a clear double-standard.
Also, show me a political liberal who claims to be a Christian, and after a few questions, I'll show you either an uninformed or liberal theologian. Scratch the political surface, and the doctrine is there underneath.
And again, this has absolutely nothing to do with Huckabee's statements, which is the topic of the thread. If someone's going to beat me up over being OT, they should practice what they preach.
-PJ
"Trake: Your lofty convictions are another blemish on the rump of congregational sectarianism." -Tumbler 5/15/07
My point is why does one
December 27, 2007 - 12:10 ET by tracheostomyMy point is why does one rank above another? Why is a "distinction" between the two endorsed when. . .
1. That's not even part of the blog to begin with (and they delete my posts???).
2. Some evangelicals really do base their politics on their religion. Cart before the horse and all that. You cannot separate one evangelical from another w/o separating their doctrine (or lack thereof).
What's so complex, scary, or absurd about that one simple point?
And why does it get only partially scrubbed by the mods in favor of the initial thread hijack?
-PJ
"Trake: Your lofty convictions are another blemish on the rump of congregational sectarianism." -Tumbler 5/15/07
I can see how you could
December 27, 2007 - 12:45 ET by BinxlyI can see how you could read it that way trach, even though many didn't, the many who didn't I believe, include those who edited the posts. They saw your post as a 'calling out' of RJ. Again, I don't think any favoritism was played out here, just that they saw your post as more OT than necessary and saw RJs post as perhaps arbitrary to the topic in its subject matter, but the case he was arguing being relative to the initial topic.
Again all this is IMHO. I could be wrong, I know many have had their posts deleted but I think the NB guys here are pretty fair when it comes to allowing us to 'write' our minds.
Sure, many didn't. But
December 27, 2007 - 12:53 ET by tracheostomySure, many didn't. But that begs the question of "what distinctions should be made?"
Theodicy is a theological/doctrinal position ---> advocated by some Christian conservatives. The one dictates the other.
Bultmann and liberal theology ---> influences the notion that the Constitution is "a living document."
Everyone here is trying desperately to surgically separate the two. This absolutely cannot be done. It's time for the rest of you to do some catching up. Not me.
It wasn't a call out. RJ's simply got his blinders on again.
-PJ
"Trake: Your lofty convictions are another blemish on the rump of congregational sectarianism." -Tumbler 5/15/07
Please, someone delete this lame, off-topic diversion
December 27, 2007 - 12:59 ET by RJPlease, someone delete this lame, off-topic diversion of the thread. :^>
Trach, everyone is aware that the only reason you pursue this petty nonsense is that you're still upset over our conversations in the Woodshed.
>>Please, someone delete
December 27, 2007 - 13:02 ET by tracheostomy>>Please, someone delete this lame,
>>off-topic diversion of the thread. :^>
I agree, starting with "anti-bigot" RJ's evangelical distinction post.
-PJ
"Trake: Your lofty convictions are another blemish on the rump of congregational sectarianism." -Tumbler 5/15/07
so are you implying that
December 27, 2007 - 15:18 ET by Binxlyso are you implying that theology is a tenant of our constitution? I must have missed that. We are a nation of religious people, but not a nation OF religion. Our forefathers knew the dangers of creating such a nation. That said, you don't NEED to be a nation defined by its mainstream religion to still worship and believe as you do and still be the best christian you can be.
Forgive me if I misunderstood, but I read that right there as you claiming that theology and our constitution are hand and hand and cannot be separated, even though they never were a union to begin with.
No, only that one liberal
December 27, 2007 - 15:49 ET by tracheostomyNo, only that one liberal habit is derived from another.
There is a history of the two going hand in hand. That's all it is.
My point is that if my cutting the Conservative Christian cake one way along the lines of "a document" is not fair and wrong as many have stated, then you cannot cut it another way based on another document, or according to the dictates of your own political ideal.
If you do it based on your own personal subjective whim, then it's even more hypocritical.
Oh, and the thread has nothing to do with evangelicals; only the candidate's statements. Both you and RJ ran with the thread on something other than stated. It's totally off-topic to begin with, and as stated elsewhere in this thread, makes Huck far from Evangelical in his statements.
-PJ
"Trake: Your lofty convictions are another blemish on the rump of congregational sectarianism." -Tumbler 5/15/07
thanx for the effort, Binx
December 27, 2007 - 21:50 ET by RJ...but he's obsessive, a la Tumbler. He's in a place you can't reach, and is actually worse than Deb Smith ever was....and he'll probably think that's a compliment. :^)
I have also read that a good
December 27, 2007 - 11:57 ET by Right2thePointI have also read that a good chunk of his support in Iowa at least is from the Fair Tax people there.
Sorry, folks, but I think
December 27, 2007 - 09:31 ET by Roger the ShrubberSorry, folks, but I think Huckabee just had his "Kerry Moment". He looked like a complete dork in that outfit. Is he a hunter in real life?
}}---> Could be, Roger
December 27, 2007 - 11:10 ET by Cool ArrowI'd give him a pass on the Elmer Fudd outfit, but I don't think the metaphor is particularly funny.
(He really does kinda look like Gomer, though)
I ♣ My Seal
I told you!
December 27, 2007 - 11:31 ET by OldSailor88I couldn't get that out of my head yesterday! I kept hearing,
"Gooolllllyyy" and "Hey, Sgt. Carter!"
Ecce potestas casei!
}}---> Yup Sailor
December 27, 2007 - 11:38 ET by Cool ArrowSargeant Carter, do you think we could swap out with Lou Ann and Miss Bunny tonight?
I ♣ My Seal
Hucks head shot
December 27, 2007 - 11:17 ET by Jack Bauershrubbo -- I think that's the new DICK CHENEY CAMO...
the idea being to make your head stand out as much as possible to avoid blasts to the cranium from your fellow hunters.
"is he (Huckabee) a hunter in real life?" Probably not.
December 28, 2007 - 12:14 ET by RJAccording to this story, Huckabee's party shot at birds in a direct line with reporters about 75 yards away. While the distance means small liklihood of injury, it represents "dangerously bad hunting form."
A man of faith, better yet
December 27, 2007 - 10:11 ET by midnight cowboyA man of faith, better yet an ordained minister, making comments with a straight face of killing the one's who don't support you.
and they call Cheney Darth Vader
Let us hope so...
December 27, 2007 - 10:52 ET by AJSHOPELet us hope that this was his "Kerry" moment. I am a devout Christian (I even have a Bible prophecy website), but I do not want to see him become president.
The sad thing is that my grandparents are devout Christians as well (they used to own a Christian bookstore) and they are going completely nuts over him (they even gave me one of his books for Christmas). What I don't understand is that they told me just 6 months ago that they don't want to be duped again by electing a "so called" Christian. They said that they voted for Carter (even though they are republicans) because the church was telling everyone to vote for him. Later they find out that he was totally against Israel and a bunch of other things and they regretted their vote.
I have a feeling they are going to do it again. They honestly think that God is giving America a second chance by giving us Huckabee as a choice. I've been trying to tell them everything that is wrong with him and that he's not a true conservative, but my grandfather just said that it's everyone taking things out of context and attacking him because he's in the lead and he's a Christian.
So before I ramble too much more, let us pray that people begin to see the light and the truth about him.
I was interested in Huckabee
December 27, 2007 - 10:58 ET by BruzillaI was interested in Huckabee for a short period, starting with when he told Chris Wallace that he was for implementing the Flat/Fair tax system. But then I started seeing the repeated ad where Huckabee is seen agreeing to every type of tax increase you can think of. Huckabee's response to that ad was that his words were taken out of context, and I agree that they were. But I thought his explanation of his words was worse than the words by themselves.
His defense was that at the time, his state was in a budget crunch and there was an impass on the budget. He said he said those words as a means to getting the impass resolved and getting the budget passed. To me, this showed a total absense of leadership, and was like telling your kids they can eat all the candy they want if they'll just go to bed on time. I then had to ask myself how anyone who shows this much of a lack of leadership could possible get any of his policy goals implemented, and the answer kept coming back that he won't be able to.
I look at Huckabee like Ron Paul. Some great ideas, but absolutely no leadership skills.
}}---> Huckabee
December 27, 2007 - 11:03 ET by Cool ArrowI'm having my serious doubts about the Huckameister too, but what I understood in this instance wasn't a budget crunch, but a State Supreme Court mandate.
Is there no difference between drafting and approving legislation for the sake of legislating and attempting to follow a ruling?
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More Huckabee Propaganda
December 27, 2007 - 11:42 ET by PopularTechAnytime you have a balanced budget amnendment you simply cannot spend more than you take in. The scam is they never reduce spending, they simply state propaganda that they had to raise taxes because of the law to balance the budget. Fools who are in credit card debit and all sort of other financial problems buy this crap. They can ALWAYS reduce spending. Huckabee is an economic moron. A REAL CONSERVATIVE leader would have made them reduce spending or he would veto the budget. Not the Huckster!
Huckabee on Taxes (Video) (1min)
Huckabee: Get Rid of Gitmo
The Anti "Man-Made" Global Warming Resource
In my humble opinion, the
December 27, 2007 - 12:31 ET by LilyPearlIn my humble opinion, the reason the MSM is silent is because they believe that if they can help Huckabee get the GOP nomination, he will be easily beaten by Hillary. I disagree. I think he will he hard to beat. He is very likable and has a quick, sharp wit. It will be nice to see him chew her up and spit her out in the debates.
Except, LilyPearl,
December 27, 2007 - 12:36 ET by RJThat would mean conservatives have no choice in the election, since Huckabee is just a "sort of" pro-gun liberal who is against abortion.
Naturally, the media would LOVE that.
"They are the new greatest generation." -Gen. David Petraeus
If the MSM was truly as
December 27, 2007 - 12:46 ET by balboaIf the MSM was truly as biased as proposed, they would have made Huckabee out to be a crazed Christian. What happened?
They've decided he's the
December 27, 2007 - 12:52 ET by Chris NormanThey've decided he's the kind of Christian politician they can tolerate, until they send him off to the slaughter in the coliseum.
they need get an awful
December 27, 2007 - 13:23 ET by TruthMongerthey need get an awful conservative nominated - so the Dems can win...
MSM mission: prop up huck, ronpaul works too - meanwhile tear down romney, thomsen, guiliani...
As a general rule of thumb I just support whoever the MSM attacks the most:) - must be the best person for America then IMO
TM, Despite Huckabee's
December 27, 2007 - 13:27 ET by Chris NormanTM,
Despite Huckabee's sudden front-runner status, there's still a whiff of "second tier candidate" about him. He'd be a sacrificial goat in the general election.
the Dems need a useful
December 27, 2007 - 14:25 ET by TruthMongerthe Dems need a useful idiot to win the election - God knows they can't do it on the merits of their own candidate or platform - this is how Bubba won - twice...
The MSM want Huckabee. He
December 27, 2007 - 12:55 ET by Roger the ShrubberThe MSM want Huckabee. He would be a good target in the main presidential race.
Ah. I didn't get the memo.
December 27, 2007 - 13:17 ET by balboaAh. I didn't get the memo. :-)
Well bal
December 27, 2007 - 13:33 ET by Airforce_5_Oyou better get on the mailing list quick. How else you going to know how to vote?
Usually I uplink to the
December 27, 2007 - 13:37 ET by balboaUsually I uplink to the mother computer, getting my instructions via wi-fi.
When I heard the words from
December 27, 2007 - 13:03 ET by bigtimerWhen I heard the words from Huckabee yesterday regarding all of this little hunting trip of his dressed to the nines in his silly hunting gear (as far as I am concerned it reminded me of Kerry immediately) going after pheasant and saying see what happens to those who don't vote for me was absolutely the dumbest political thing he could utter...in my opinion it was pretty unchristian of him being a so-called minister/preacher and all.
I heard Mika and Shuster this morning too....blathering on and on...I turned it.
"...it was pretty unchristian"
December 27, 2007 - 13:11 ET by Chris NormanBT, You're right. Huckleberry Hound seems to have a talent for saying some pretty dumb and clumsy things. If he gets the nomination, do you think the media will be so forgiving of him versus Hillary? Can we say "maccacca"?
Morning Chris... Well
December 27, 2007 - 13:31 ET by bigtimerMorning Chris...
Well McCain and Huck are the msm leftists favorite guys for now...throw in Ron Paul now and then, but it wouldn't take but a second for them to jump on them if they ever got to looking like a serious threat to their side of the agenda....
Which neither one will IMHO...but the enemy is hoping just one of them will be.
LOL...
BT, Notice how the favorable
December 27, 2007 - 13:38 ET by Chris NormanBT,
Notice how the favorable media coverage is never with the favored candidates of the consevative majority? It's always reserved for the "rebels" and "insurgents".
Needs some seasoning
December 27, 2007 - 14:21 ET by ChrisMillsMike Huckabee seems to say one block headed thing after another. He needs some seasoning and learning before he can be successful on the national stage (VP to Rudy ought to do it). The media knows it and is licking their collective chops waiting to tear into him for every weird, awkward thing he says in the general election. Can't say I'm a fan of the pandering Mitt Romney, but I don't think he deserves to be shot and even if it was just a joke, I don't know who would find that funny...
Huckabee=Lame
December 27, 2007 - 20:15 ET by the strugglerHuckabee=Lame
Clouding the issues
December 27, 2007 - 21:41 ET by ReaganJrThis is just another attempt to cloud the issues. I don't care about Huckabee's or Romney's hunting prowess. I care about which one is the most conservative and will best represent my values.
Huckabee is a liberal and Romney and I are conservatives.
Huckabee reality check on the Hickabee
December 28, 2007 - 01:20 ET by Lame CherryApparently there are no hunters including Mr. Finkelstein in looking at the above........Pole Joe apparently only knows strip club protocol too.
I want people to examine the picture above CLOSELY. Here am I hunter, real hunter, who has bagged numbers of critters for years. If Pole Joe reads this, I hope he takes note for Bubbles.
You will notice what appears midwest reporters in the background all looking like most Iowanians that they just got out of the pond from a 20 degree swim and are waiting to freeze dry. Huckabee instead is bundled up and looks like a froze up turd. Pardon the Iowanian, but that is what they would say.
As a hunter, I can promise that Mike Huckabee would not be allowed nor invited into any reindeer games by his glowing red nose........for the simple reason a siren goes off in looking at him which says DORK!!!!!!!
He looks like he is shooting some fricking pop gun 20 gauge which says, "HEY I'M A PUSS WHO CAN'T HANDLE RECOIL".
His clothes look dude from dork city as do those welding gloves he has on which makes a hunter wonder aloud, "You know when I wear those big fricking, slick gloves I blow my shots as I can't get the safety off and I can't get my finger in the trigger".
All of that adds up in the hunting fraternity to knowing that Mike Huckabee IS the guy who wanders off and if he is not shooting your dog, shooting some hen, shooting some owl he thinks is a pheasant or accidentally shooting at you..........that Dick Cheney is shooting him and it is ruining everyone's hunt.
I wouldn't let Mike Huckabee hunt on my land, hunt with my dog, hunt in my state or hunt with a gun.........EVERYTHING about him screams DANGER, THIS HICKABEE IS JOHN KERRY.
It is not a good thing that Newsbusters did not bust this part of the story. Iowa is not that cold so you don't need to dress up like an Eskimo.
Criminey Bob as least when old man Bush was busting quail or Cheney is out putting the lead to pheasants they don't stand around taking pictures AS THEY ARE REAL HUNTERS.
Oh well at least Mike Huckabee helped Walmart out in buying all those new clothes.
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Ive about had enough
December 28, 2007 - 01:52 ET by ziplinedownIve about had enough ripping on mike huckabee. He may have more liberal views on some things, but hes a hell of a lot better than any of the democrat's candidates. I would also like to point out a few things.
- I think that perhaps people here are more turned off to huck than they would be otherwise, just because he is getting posative media coverage. This goes against the nature of our site. Dont let them affect your opinions.
- Whats the big problem with a compromise now and then. Someone may not agree with you completely, but everyone has to compromise a little. If i wanted someone with the exact same opinions as me, i would vote for myself. This doesnt mean we should settle, but the country is probably not going to vote in an ultra conservative guy, although i probably would.
-Ive read things like, "i would never vote for the guy" are you kidding me? if it was between him and hillary, who would you vote for then?
- I understand the position of those who dont like huckabee, and im not trying to get anyone to vote for him, but i think that claiming liberal media bias (true) yet biasing against a conservative candidate is quite hypocritical.
"give me a break!" - John Stossel
Huckabee is NOT a conservative!
December 28, 2007 - 20:43 ET by PopularTechWhat part of this do you NOT understand?
Huckabee on Taxes (Video) (1min)
Ann Coulter: “Huckabee is the Republican Jimmy Carter” (Video) (4min)
Ann Coulter: "Huckabee Stupid and easily led" (Video) (2min)
George Will on Mike Huckabee (Video) (1min)
Another Man From Hope. Who is Mike Huckabee? (The Wall Street Journal)
Christian conservatives: Beware of Huckabee (WorldNetDaily)
Meet the Huckster (The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Mike Huckabee is far from being Reagan's heir (The Wall Street Journal)
Obama: Mike Huckabee is My Favorite GOP Candidate (Newsmax)
The Huckabee Hustle (American Thinker)
The False Conservative (Robert Novak, Townhall)
There’s a Huckabee Born Every Minute (Ann Coulter, Human Events)
"I guess Huckabee is one of those pro-sodomy, pro-gay marriage, pro-evolution evangelical Christians" - Ann Coulter
Background:
Age: 52
Education:
- Ordained to ministry Southern Baptist Convention, 1974
- B.A. Religion, Ouachita Baptist University, 1976
Crime and Punishment:
Mike Huckabee's Clemency Record Is Under Scrutiny (FOXNews)
- Huckabee granted 1,033 pardons and commutations, including 12 convicted murderers
Mike Huckabee Supported Early Release for Meth Dealers (Standard Newswire)
Mother of Dumond Victim: "If not for Huckabee, she’d be here for Christmas" (Video) (1min)
Why parole a monster like Green?
Ethics:
NBC Investigates Huckabee's Ethical Shortcomings (Video) (2min)
A Son’s Past Deeds (Dog Torture) Come Back To Bite Huckabee (Newsweek)
Huck's gift-givers ended up in state posts (Politico)
Huckabee Signed '98 Ad Urging Women to 'Graciously Submit' to Husbands
Education:
Huckabee Backs No Child Left Behind (The Hill)
Huckabee on Education: No to Vouchers, Let Government Fix It (Standard Newswire)
Homeschoolers beware! (WorldNetDaily)
- Huckabee received the endorsement of the New Hampshire NEA
HomeSchoolers Lose Ground with New Law signed by Governor Huckabee (Home School Legal Defense Association)
Fiscal Record:
A Taxing Endeavor (National Review Online)
Huckabee's Fiscal Record (FactCheck.org)
Huckabee: The Biggest Big-Government Conservative (FOXNews)
Mike Huckabee is a Liberal - Updated Huckabee White Paper (Club for Growth)
- Immediately upon taking office he signed a sales tax hike in 1996
- He raised taxes on gasoline in 1999
- He supported an internet sales tax in 2001
- He created a $5.25 per day bed-tax on private nursing home patients in 2001
- He publicly opposed the repeal of a sales tax on groceries and medicine in 2002
- He proposed another sales take hike in 2002 to fund education improvements
- He raised taxes on cigarettes in 2003
- He opposed a congressional measure to ban internet taxes in 2003
- He allowed a 17% sales tax increase to become law in 2004
- He increased taxes in the state by more than Bill Clinton did
- He increased state spending 65.3% from 1996 to 2004
- The number of state government workers rose 20% during his tenure
- Governor Huckabee refused to pledge not to raise taxes if elected President
Tax Hike Mike
- Overall, Huckabee’s substantial tax hikes far surpassed his modest tax
cuts, with the average tax burden increasing by a whopping 47% over his
tenure.
Foreign Policy:
Huckabee: Get Rid of Gitmo (Video) (1min)
Mike Huckabee Criticizes Bush Administration for 'Bunker Mentality' on Iraq (FOXNews)
The Holiday Inn Express Candidate (National Review Online)
The Problem With Pastor Mike (National Review Online)
Global Warming:
Huckabee is the only Republican candidate to support the economy crippling Cap and Trade CO2 Legislation, Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Regulation and Renewable Energy Standards
Illegal Immigration:
Laura Ingraham: Huckabee Is A "Big Loser" On Immigration (Audio) (5min)
Huckabee Supported Scholarships for Illegal Aliens (Video) (5min)
Fact Checker: Pinocchios for Huckabee on Illegals (Washington Post)
Huckabee aid plan for illegal aliens draws 'venom, anger' (Arkansas News Bureau)
Huckabee Liberal on Immigration (Standard Newswire)
Huckabee offered 'no-cost' deal for Mexican Consulate (WorldNetDaily)
Huckabee promotes 'open door' policy at League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) convention (Arkansas News Bureau)
Immigration bill un-Christian, anti-life, governor says (Arkansas News Bureau)
Tancredo endorses Romney: "You bet your life Huckabee was a factor" (Hot Air)
Religion:
Huckabee And Ahmadinejad: Perfect Together?
Huck for AIDS Quarantine in 1992 (National Review Online)
Mike Huckabee to speak at strongly anti-Catholic preacher's church
Pastor, Can You Spare Us? (National Review Online)
If Huckabee is nominated, fiscal conservatives will walk even if that means Hillary in 2008. At least this way the GOP can retool for a real conservative in 2012. I will NEVER vote for Huckabee and that is a promise and neither will any of the fiscal conservatives. I am tired of the evangelicals trying to dictate this election. If they want to play hardball by refusing to vote for Romney, Fred or Rudy screw it then we will not vote for Huckabee. But if you want the compromise candidate lets start with Hunter, Romney or Fred. Huckabee is 100% out of the question - end of discussion (as far as fiscal conservatives go) Not to mention I could never vote for any moron who thinks fighting global warming is a "moral issue".
Huckabee: Get Rid of Gitmo
The Anti "Man-Made" Global Warming Resource
I think the operative word
December 28, 2007 - 02:12 ET by ChenZhenI think the operative word here is joking, aka not serious.
Cheney, on the other hand, actually shot someone.