Video: Chuck and Huck on faith and the golden rule
posted at 1:42 pm on December 7, 2007 by Allahpundit
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It’s very vanilla, although you’ll perk up at the end as Huck starts applying Christian principles to policy — albeit in safely non-specific terms, of course, lest anyone get the impression that he thinks government should be an agent of charity. I wonder if there isn’t something that Huck and I agree on after all.
Interesting to note how his campaign’s prioritizing these chats, too. This is the third in a series of five. The first was Chuck explaining — or rather, not explaining — why he’s supporting Huckabee and the second was about immigration. Evidently faith, not terror or the economy, comes next on the list of topics of import.
Meanwhile, here’s a new Internet ad campaign they’re putting out featuring some decidedly un-conservative-ish voters explaining why they’ve switched to Huck. Ask yourself who these are aimed at vis-a-vis who the faith chat with Chuck is aimed at. He’s covering all his bases.
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Am I the only one getting tired of the Huck and Chuck show?
This is getting almost as annoying as the Hewitt’s lapdancing for Mitt.
thirteen28 on December 7, 2007 at 1:49 PM
This guy just scares the crap out of me. I swear, if he get’s the nomination, I really do not know how I will vote.
peski on December 7, 2007 at 1:50 PM
True Fact: the reason they’re always seen together is because Huck is Chuck Norris’ bodyguard.
saint kansas on December 7, 2007 at 1:50 PM
Can we call them Chucklebee?
James on December 7, 2007 at 1:51 PM
what ever happened to that rudy guy? wasnt he also running?
zane on December 7, 2007 at 1:51 PM
What would Bruce Lee do?
Limerick on December 7, 2007 at 1:52 PM
If there is a God, He will stop this now. He-Man bolt of lightening, earthquake, tsunami ~ I don’t care.
Dear Lord,
Deliver unto us peace in the valley, quiet among Thine airways and media. Render unto Your humble servants no more of this insipid, divisive, hypocritical, pandering religious blithering. Forsooth.
Amen.
tree hugging sister on December 7, 2007 at 1:54 PM
Did they film those in a cave?
Vizzini on December 7, 2007 at 1:54 PM
Did the blonde girl in the last video say that, “He appeals to me because he has a record of big government?”
Or did I hear that wrong? I’ve tried to listen to it a few times and it sounds like she says that every time.
Zetterson on December 7, 2007 at 1:56 PM
They’re hiding from the only thing Chuck Norris fears: John Bolton’s mustache.
Frozen Tex on December 7, 2007 at 1:56 PM
That’s how I heard it the first time but I think she says “good government.”
Allahpundit on December 7, 2007 at 1:57 PM
Just watched the video, and here it is, the truth, plain and simple.
Huck really needs to just skip the whole disastrous four-year presidency stage and go straight to building houses with Jimmy Carter.
He’ll be happier, we’ll be happier, and a whole lot more will get done.
Thank you and good night.
saint kansas on December 7, 2007 at 1:58 PM
Zetterson on December 7, 2007 at 1:56 PM
Good government, I think.
Big S on December 7, 2007 at 1:58 PM
Good government? What the heck does good government mean? It sounds like something a second grader would say.
Zetterson on December 7, 2007 at 1:59 PM
I’ve reconsidered my position on the ’stache. I think Bolton should keep the ’stache and grow some muttonchops.
He could really pull off the Chester A. Arthur look, which would be great for him as VP.
saint kansas on December 7, 2007 at 2:00 PM
That’s what I thought too, but I figured I must have been mistaken.
FloatingRock on December 7, 2007 at 2:01 PM
Sounded like that to me, too. See Allah saying it’s “good”, but I keep hearing big every time. Yeah, I know it’s probably my subconscious and all, but it really does sound like big to me. Who says “good government” anyway?
RW Wacko on December 7, 2007 at 2:02 PM
Is anyone else getting sick of the music Apple uses for its commercials being used for nearly every other commercial out there now?
calbear on December 7, 2007 at 2:02 PM
Not in Iowa or New Hampsire
bnelson44 on December 7, 2007 at 2:03 PM
In the sense that I’m sick of smug hipster Apple commercials, yes. Imitation is the sincerest form of annoyance.
James on December 7, 2007 at 2:04 PM
cute little sound echo, gives the appearance of “hometown” Huck.
I guess some people like this stuff.
right2bright on December 7, 2007 at 2:07 PM
Good idea. They could form a domestic partnership of sorts.
peski on December 7, 2007 at 2:10 PM
We voting for President, or Head Pastor in Charge (HPIC)?
CTDeLude on December 7, 2007 at 2:20 PM
The proper term is “Senior Pastor”. But I wouldn’t want to attend his church…
Frozen Tex on December 7, 2007 at 2:22 PM
Be careful what you say around here. Any Republican is better than a democrat, or so the saying goes. If you even consider voting for a third party candidate or someone else you might as well vote democrat, or so I’m told around here. You will be castigated as the reason this country is falling apart. Toe the party line, and vote the party ticket. That’s what we do in these parts.
samuelrylander on December 7, 2007 at 2:25 PM
sarc off/
samuelrylander on December 7, 2007 at 2:26 PM
Oh, wait, was that only if the party nominated Rudy?
samuelrylander on December 7, 2007 at 2:29 PM
Can anybody here please explain to me how religion got to be such a hot topic for the GOP?? I realize, on the whole, the GOP is far more based in the religious right than the liberal left, but between Romney and Huckabee I am getting really sick of the “I am a man of God” sketch.
Lest we forget, bin Laden always said he was a man of…well, you know where this is going.
God is not at issue in this election. Immigration, illegal aliens, terrorism, the economy, etc… These are the issues!
thejackal on December 7, 2007 at 2:30 PM
Did you REALLY just compare Southern Baptists to Al Qaeda?
bj1126 on December 7, 2007 at 2:34 PM
Yes, heaven forbid fiscal conservatives use the same threats social conservatives used when Giuliani was going strong.
If Huckabee is the nominee, I’ll hold my nose and vote for him in the general. All we were asking if Giuliani was the nominee was that social conservatives be willing to do the same. Guess that’s too much to ask, though.
Slublog on December 7, 2007 at 2:34 PM
A voice crying out in the wilderness.
peski on December 7, 2007 at 2:34 PM
Huck and Chuck sitting in a Christmas tree, K-I-S-S-I-N-G!
Roses are red violets are blue
If you don’t love Huck
I will karate chop you
- By Chuck “I Love Huck” Norris
MB4 on December 7, 2007 at 2:39 PM
[thirteen28 on December 7, 2007 at 1:49 PM]
I don’t need Chuck to be tired of Huck. Chuck’s just the cherry on top.
But if anyone is getting really annoyed by Chuck, I recommend “Way of the Dragon” as a soother.
Can we start odds on who’s negatives — Huck’s or Hill’s — will be higher come January, ’cause I want bet now so I can retire on my fortune in February.
Dusty on December 7, 2007 at 2:41 PM
Fred vs. Huck:
bnelson44 on December 7, 2007 at 2:46 PM
Maybe I’m too much of a purist, but I wasn’t planning on voting for Huckabee myself. But it’s good to know that you’re consistent. I’m looking for someone who can be defined as “conservative” and for that to be the whole story, without the fiscal/social adjectives thrown in. I think Fred’s my guy.
samuelrylander on December 7, 2007 at 2:47 PM
In a word?
H-U-C-K-A-B-E-E.
The anti-Founding Father.
MB4 on December 7, 2007 at 2:48 PM
And lambasting someone for using a particular train of thought removes your right to use that train of thought.
samuelrylander on December 7, 2007 at 2:48 PM
Te big difference is that Mitt, far as I know, does not appear in videos holding hands and making goo-goo eyes with Hugh.
MB4 on December 7, 2007 at 2:53 PM
Lambasting someone for lambasting someone for using…a lambaste train makes for bad…thoughts?
Slublog on December 7, 2007 at 3:00 PM
[MB4 on December 7, 2007 at 2:53 PM]
True. I don’t attach any blame to Mitt for being annoyed by Hugh’s “Do you know who I am” -isms.
Dusty on December 7, 2007 at 3:03 PM
Has Fred ever had to prepare a budget? It’s not easy. For all we know Fred could fold up like a silk suit when faced with the difficulty of making budget cuts stick.
pedestrian on December 7, 2007 at 3:21 PM
[pedestrian on December 7, 2007 at 3:21 PM]
Pedestrian, presidents don’t make budgets, heck, they don’t even manage the budget making process on the admin end. Advisers do all that. What counts is having good principles, defining good policies built on good reasoning, and hiring the right people to follow through on them.
Dusty on December 7, 2007 at 3:44 PM
Wellsir, I suspect a big part of that is because that is how the mainstream media sees the red states, aka Jesusland. So if Joe Editor tells Jane Reporter to cover the GOP primary, that’s what she’s going to expect to see.
This time around, both Huckabee and Romney (but mostly Huckabee) are servin’ it up raw. So it’s been self-perpetuating.
Jane Reporter: “Governor Huckabee, is it true that you’re one of those Bible-thumping evangelical Jesus freaks?”
Huck: “Why, yes, Jane, that’s right. I am.”
saint kansas on December 7, 2007 at 3:50 PM
Because there are evidently enough one-issue religious voters to propel a left-leaning obscure governor to national frontrunner in the course of a few weeks.
Allahpundit on December 7, 2007 at 3:53 PM
is it just me, or is it amazing that Huckabee has such a growing base of support among conservatives, but hardly any of them are Hot Air readers.
tizzidale on December 7, 2007 at 3:57 PM
Except me, of course. I get it. . . you’d rather have anyone but Huck. Time to pile on.
tizzidale on December 7, 2007 at 3:58 PM
I am not a one-issue voter. I’d much rather vote McCain, but he was thrown under the same bus, by people like you, years ago.
tizzidale on December 7, 2007 at 4:03 PM
Not really. Perhaps it means Huckabee has an inability to garner support among fiscal and national security conservatives. Maybe it’s a sign of limited appeal.
Slublog on December 7, 2007 at 4:06 PM
I would consider myself both. I just find it amazing that the same people who but BushII in office won’t even consider Huckabee.
tizzidale on December 7, 2007 at 4:12 PM
I considered Huckabee. Then I looked at his record and un-considered him.
Slublog on December 7, 2007 at 4:16 PM
Yes. Guiliani is a fiscal conservative and strong on immigration. Oh? What? He isn’t? But he’s so cool . . .
But Mitt is, surely, right? Wasn’t? Is now? Not sure? Well, surely anyone who doesn’t support him is nefariously suggesting he’s unelectable because he’s Mormon.
Fred? Who the hell knows anymore. If it’s not the first two, it’s no one.
tizzidale on December 7, 2007 at 4:24 PM
Hm. What an interesting little thesis you’ve developed. Yes, anyone who supports a candidate that is not Mike Huckabee is doing so for nefarious or specious reasons.
You’re the only true believer.
Slublog on December 7, 2007 at 4:26 PM
Did you fail your logic class? Or do you assume too much as a hobby?
tizzidale on December 7, 2007 at 4:33 PM
It’s clear from your comments on this thread and the other that you failed your civility one.
I’m not looking for a perfect candidate. There is no such thing. However, I am looking for one that does not have Huckabee’s record on taxes, illegal immigration, and nanny-statish thinking.
Slublog on December 7, 2007 at 4:39 PM
The disdain is literally dripping from your post, Allah. All that talent, so misdirected. That’s too bad.
samuelrylander on December 7, 2007 at 4:41 PM
Thank you kindly.
thejackal on December 7, 2007 at 4:52 PM
To me, it’s all about who I would trust in a crisis. Rudy has been my frontrunner since day one. The mob, 9-1-1, pulbic floggings over his personal life, you name it, the guy is clutch.
But Huck is earning my respect too. His record is a series of pluses and minuses but the way he calmly thinks on his feet and gives reasoned, polite and pointed responses to ‘gotcha questions’ is impressive. This dude is cool a a cuke. That, I respect.
DrW on December 7, 2007 at 4:58 PM
So THAT’s what happened to McCain. I was wondering where he’d gotten off to. The last time I saw him he was crawling around under a bus looking for a peso he’d dropped…. So you’re saying the bus ran over him? You’re saying that somehow it was our fault?
FloatingRock on December 7, 2007 at 5:22 PM
No, he’s not cool either, for the opposite reason as Huck, IMO. Basically what is happening is that the conservative coalition that Reagan built is splintering off into its divergent groups that have little hope of accomplishing anything on their own. Together the Republican Party stands; separate it falls.
The problem is that I’m not so sure that the Rudy supporters and the Huck supporters are going to overcome their political-greed and back a candidate that has a broader appeal to the base, like Fred or Mitt. The Rudy supporters may not like Fred or Mitt as much as Rudy, but they probably like them better than Huck. The Huck supporters may not like Fred or Mitt as much as Huck, but they’re better than Rudy.
Will they compromise? If so, it better start happening soon because it’s almost too late.
FloatingRock on December 7, 2007 at 5:33 PM
tizzdale:
“is it just me, or is it amazing that Huckabee has such a growing base of support among conservatives, but hardly any of them are Hot Air readers.”
Probably because after defending Huckabee’s religious credentials, there’s just not much left to talk about — and what there is won’t help him with Republicans and political conservatives. Maybe social conservatives who’ve been blasting Giuliani as a liberal realize they’re in no position to tout Huckabee’s record in the same venue. I wouldn’t be surprised if his supporters here are just keeping their heads down.
JM Hanes on December 7, 2007 at 5:57 PM
Who CARES???!!!??! Who cares, who cares, who CARES???!!
Do I sound like a petulant child? Well, I feel like one.
I. Am. Sick. Of. RELIGION. Yours. His. Or. Theirs.
Or NOT. Yours. His. Or. Theirs.
Maybe not petulant. Maybe trapped in an insane asylum, where the same song just plays over and over, but with different singers in the same 8′ by 8′ padded space. Like waterboarding, only holier. Than thou.
tree hugging sister on December 7, 2007 at 11:14 PM
Huckabee is Jimmy Carter Light
ScottyDog on December 9, 2007 at 1:20 AM