Huckabee: Hey, how about a hiatus on immigration from terrorist states?
posted at 5:39 pm on January 15, 2008 by Allahpundit
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A wriggling worm on the hook for all you anti-amnesty true believers out there in the “heartland,” i.e. South Carolina. Think of it as the old joke about the two men being chased by a bear: Huck doesn’t have to be convincing on this issue, he just has to be more convincing than McCain. So here’s your red meat — Tancredoism by way of a guy who thinks illegal-alien residents of Arkansas deserve tuition breaks that U.S. citizens from Alabama don’t. Everyone persuaded? Good. Then it’s … SECOND LOOK AT HUCKABEE!
“Every one of the 19 hijackers on 9/11 came here legally. Our government welcomed them in. Well, there’s a couple of things we’re going to do differently. I say we ought to put a hiatus on people who come here and give them permits if they come from countries that sponsor and harbor terrorists. Let’s say until you get your act in order and we’ll get our act in order.”
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First to post!!!
uh….Go FRED?
sleepy-beans on January 15, 2008 at 5:42 PM
Pander away jacka$$.
Theworldisnotenough on January 15, 2008 at 5:43 PM
Gosh and Golly! I’m sold!
HUCKASCHMUCK! HUCKASCHMUCK! HUCKASCHMUCK!
Frozen Tex on January 15, 2008 at 5:43 PM
So we wont legally allow terrorists in the country but hey who cares about the border ?
William Amos on January 15, 2008 at 5:45 PM
On the say-what-I-need-to-say-to-get-elected scale, Huckabee is right up there with the Clintons. What is it about Arkansas?
MT on January 15, 2008 at 5:45 PM
“Hey, how about I say anything that you agree with so you’ll vote for me. [insert joke here] We can discuss the details later.”
This isn’t the worst idea, just seems odd that all of a sudden, he decided to start talking about this. Maybe he hit up another Holiday Inn Express.
Populism is not conservatism. Populism is telling people what you think they want to hear (i.e., Clintonianism).
someguy on January 15, 2008 at 5:46 PM
I would be more impressed if he actually said the name of the evil country where most or the 19 terrorist murderers came from.
The one that is still financing hate madrases and terrorism.
You know the one that Jorge “ROP” Arbusto is so kissy face with.
MB4 on January 15, 2008 at 5:47 PM
Off topic but…
I was just watching Fox News (with Laura Ingraham?) and they ran three or four graphics of “all” of the GOP candidates for prez:
Mitt, Rudy, Huck, and McCain.
No Fred
They ignored him completely.
I think Fox News prefers the Barnes/Kristol Republicanism over Conservatism.
edgehead on January 15, 2008 at 5:47 PM
I’m curious to hear from any of the legal experts on HotAir …
Now that Huckabee has put his campaign promises and his immigration policy in black and white, written clearly on his campaign website, would there be any legal recourse once he’s elected if he fails to carry it out?
Can this not be looked at as a binding contract?
Gregor on January 15, 2008 at 5:47 PM
Should we give them tuition breaks.
twiggman on January 15, 2008 at 5:48 PM
Second look at Thomas Dewey!
MB4 on January 15, 2008 at 5:48 PM
You know, the upside of Huckabee’s shameless populism is that border security and illegal immigration reform are populist positions.
So, Huck’s leftist heart starts him facing left, but his pandering mind turns him right.
Does this mean I believe him? Yeah, actually…kind of. It’s certainly more convincing than McCain’s “I’ve heard you (but it wasn’t ‘amnesty’!)” position, but not nearly as comforting as Romney’s earlier positions or Fred’s earnestness.
Nessuno on January 15, 2008 at 5:49 PM
I used to think Barnes made sense, now I think ol’ Mort is the smartest one of the bunch.
Come ‘on FOX, give FRED! some love!!
sleepy-beans on January 15, 2008 at 5:50 PM
Official State Bird: Yellow-Bellied Used Car Salsman.
Frozen Tex on January 15, 2008 at 5:51 PM
Flight school is expensive, after all.
Frozen Tex on January 15, 2008 at 5:52 PM
Even more accurate.
Gregor on January 15, 2008 at 5:53 PM
Same with the WSJ….it’s all about the benjamins, baby!
(That’s cheap labor for you McCain fans, ie. old farts)
omnipotent on January 15, 2008 at 5:53 PM
He can’t help himself. He’s just a natural. But, I’m gonna withold my support till he promises no bridges will ever fall down while he’s pres. Then, we can feel safe crossing the river.
a capella on January 15, 2008 at 5:54 PM
Sounds kind of ‘bunker mentality’ there, Huck.
snickelfritz on January 15, 2008 at 5:54 PM
My grandfather once told me “when someone tells you what they are going to do, look at what they have done”. When I apply that to the Huckster, I don’t believe a word that comes out of his mouth.
Les in NC on January 15, 2008 at 5:54 PM
Nice try, Hucklebutt.
tickleddragon on January 15, 2008 at 5:54 PM
Gregor on January 15, 2008 at 5:55 PM
Not if you only learn how to take off.
Baraka on January 15, 2008 at 5:56 PM
Seems to me that Huck knows he is in hot water and wants to placate the crowd.
Not. Working.
Try to imagine telling the Saudis they can’t come over anymore. Oh, right. Saudi Arabia isn’t a terrorist state.
thejackal on January 15, 2008 at 5:56 PM
Clintonian.
Huckabee daily schedule:
6:00 am Read Polls
7:00 am Form Policy Positions around said Polls
EJDolbow on January 15, 2008 at 5:57 PM
Indeed! Second look at the Queen of Spain!
Entelechy on January 15, 2008 at 5:59 PM
HUCKASCHMUCK!
Sorry F.T. I gotta go with the new one I saw this morning…
All hail the MULLAHBEE!
ChrisM on January 15, 2008 at 5:59 PM
Second look at Jimmy Carter!
Gregor on January 15, 2008 at 6:00 PM
Thought Id ask this question with a poll
http://willamos.myblogsite.com/entry112.html#track
What is your #1 issue ?
Economy
War on Terror
Taxes
Immigration
Abortion
Law and Order
Enviroment
Poverty
Gun Control
Family Social Values
William Amos on January 15, 2008 at 6:00 PM
Issuing fatwas against smoking, transfats, and limited government as fast Jared downing a 6 inch turkey sub.
Frozen Tex on January 15, 2008 at 6:02 PM
Hmm I just out the poll up and Immigration is winnng in a landslide
William Amos on January 15, 2008 at 6:03 PM
You nailed it Gregor!
We need Pimpernel to save us!
Entelechy on January 15, 2008 at 6:03 PM
The main state sponsor of terror is Iran. Has there ever been a case of an Iranian national in the U.S. doing dastardly things? I’m sure there have been Iranian-funded and Iranian-inspired terrorists-in-training in America, but those have been American, Lebanese, etc.; generally Iran doesn’t do its own dirty work, and Iranians in America are no threat to the country. I was surprised upon entering grad school about how many Iranians we let into the country, but, after 29 years of Iranians behaving well in America, there’s no reason to think this will change now. In fact, the Iranian-American migration probably accounts for a lot of the goodwill the majority of Iranians have for America. Do we want to turn a pro-American people into an anti-American people to help the immigration credentials of a hollow candidate/president? I don’t think so.
calbear on January 15, 2008 at 6:04 PM
All together now, repeat after me, All Hail the
MULLAHBEE!MULLAHBEE!MULLAHBEE!MULLAHBEE!MULLAHBEE!MULLAHBEE!
MULLAHBEE!
MULLAHBEE!
tmitsss on January 15, 2008 at 6:07 PM
I am surprised that no one in the debates has followed Huckabee’s defense of the tuition breaks with a reminder that illegal aliens cannot work in this country legally, even with degrees.
rw on January 15, 2008 at 6:10 PM
So after Huck withdraws our soldiers from the the ME in the name of humility and prevents anyone from coming here to be influenced by our way of life the ME will be free of American “interference and corrupting influence” and left to the jihadis and their mullahs. Sounds like a winning strategy.
Why not just get better at identifying the terrorists? Seperating the sheep from the wolves requires discernment though and that ain’t exactly Huck’s strong suit.
The Apologist on January 15, 2008 at 6:10 PM
Remember though the big discounts when takeoff and landing training is not included.
MB4 on January 15, 2008 at 6:17 PM
I seem to recall Michelle pointing out fake IDs and expired visas. I guess as long as write down a list of countries to screen for at the airport that will solve the problem.
Resolute on January 15, 2008 at 6:18 PM
Maybe Michigan will surprise tonight.
Wait and see!
Entelechy on January 15, 2008 at 6:21 PM
Second look at George the Third!
MB4 on January 15, 2008 at 6:21 PM
Of course, those nations will complain to the UN and state that kind of policy is “inhumane”.
So, if Huck is sincere about this statement, delegates to the UN should be banned for allowing terrorists states to exist, what with since they like to meddle in everyone’s bi’ness.
madmonkphotog on January 15, 2008 at 6:23 PM
The Pimpernel is nothing but a nosy pest
No, the vicar says the Pimpernel’s a bishop in disguise
Who gives absolution night and day
Stuff and nonsense, don’t you know
He’s a maharajah from Bombay?
They say he has enormous feet
And that he tends to overeat
I’ve heard he’s fussy with his food
And eats his breakfast in the nude
Is he robust? Or very pale?
At least we know he’s male!
Who is the Scarlet Pimpernel?
Percy on January 15, 2008 at 6:26 PM
SECOND LOOK AT WILLIAM THE CONQUEROR!
Frozen Tex on January 15, 2008 at 6:26 PM
Doofus!
SimplyKimberly on January 15, 2008 at 6:30 PM
SECOND LOOK AT CONAN THE BARBARIAN!
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for I am the meanest son of a bitc# in the valley.
Tuco on January 15, 2008 at 6:34 PM
Tuco – Ugly!
Entelechy on January 15, 2008 at 6:37 PM
1,045,987th look at pandering!
SouthernGent on January 15, 2008 at 6:37 PM
Problem. Here’s the list of countries considered by the U.S. to be state sponsors of terrorism: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan and Syria. A grand total of zero 9/11 hijackers were from one of those five countries.
Of course a grand total of zero of those countries are located in Arkansas, so I guess we can’t expect Huck to know that.
Mark Jaquith on January 15, 2008 at 6:41 PM
SEGUNDA MIRAR VICENTE FOX!
Oh I am sorry not all you Gringos have learned Spanish yet.
Remember though time is running out, he, he!!
SECOND LOOK AT VICENTE FOX!
VinyFoxy on January 15, 2008 at 6:43 PM
Woohoo!!
The comment threads have gone completely off topic!
Keep it off topic, please.
If the Huck trolls, such as: Hardehardehar or (whatever it is) come back here, please, please ignore them.
Thank you.
Mcguyver on January 15, 2008 at 6:45 PM
Much better ugly than bad like that serpiente McVain.
Tuco on January 15, 2008 at 6:46 PM
I know, but I can’t tell.
He’s as as irreverent as William Tell.
Entelechy on January 15, 2008 at 6:50 PM
Hmmm…is he indirectly saying that we might make it a federal agenda to not deal with Islam? That seems like a bunker mentality to me.
blankminde on January 15, 2008 at 6:51 PM
They seek him here, they seek him there…
Frozen Tex on January 15, 2008 at 6:55 PM
I know – Queen of Spain…but if Michigan pulls through tonight, it might not be so easy for our McVain nemesis.
Entelechy on January 15, 2008 at 6:57 PM
I don’t believe it’s sincere, but that Huckabee sees in this matter (to use a biblical image) the writing on the wall.
Tzetzes on January 15, 2008 at 6:59 PM
And he is elusive and spotted everywhere.
- – Marguerite
Entelechy on January 15, 2008 at 7:02 PM
Makes sense – not too many things are irreverible, as in 30 million instant permanent residents (with 30 M more behind them) and nuke attacks. Taxes, etc., can change up and down (but mostly up, I know).
fred5678 on January 15, 2008 at 7:05 PM
Instead of having people pick one issue, how about having them rank them? For me, war on terror and taxation are both big issues, while family values and poverty aren’t.
Same goes for polls of candidates: I like both Mitt and Fred, and am okay with Giuliani, but don’t like McCain and can’t stand Huckabee.
Tzetzes on January 15, 2008 at 7:08 PM
May you smartypants be right. You’re one of the smartest ones here, elusive as you are – may you also be clairvoyant. If you are, I’ll bring you the velvet slippers, debonnaire one. I’ll also cook/bake for you.
Out for two hours – looks like a fun evening ahead.
Entelechy on January 15, 2008 at 7:08 PM
Indeed!
Entelechy on January 15, 2008 at 7:10 PM
Entelechy on January 15, 2008 at 7:08 PM
Sorry, this was in reply to
Entelechy on January 15, 2008 at 7:13 PM
Thanks (I think). I’m not trying to be clairvoyant; I just don’t believe Huckabee. It’s like when you try to bite a small slippery seed, and whenever you bite it goes either to one side of your teeth or the other, but you can never pin it down.
I’m happy to have you cook for me. (Vegetarian, please.) Am I missing something you’re trying to say? Maybe I’m not as smart as you think…
Tzetzes on January 15, 2008 at 7:28 PM
Suckabee is a pandering theocratic demagogue.
‘Nuff said.
knob on January 15, 2008 at 7:34 PM
Does this mean that Obama is an illegal alien?
Has anyone seen his papers?
faraway on January 15, 2008 at 8:03 PM
Gee huckleberry can we include mexico in that group. Between the gov. and the mexican mafia they have no respect for this country. You mental midget.
limowilliam on January 15, 2008 at 8:03 PM
Why label this thread “Tancredomania”?
The stuff that Tancredo’s proctologist removes from his colon is more conservative and reputable than Shmuckabee
Joey1974 on January 15, 2008 at 8:14 PM
You have just been singled out by one of the most gracious and intelligent people on this board as a peer. Accept the slippers and ask for the Christmas cookies.
RushBaby on January 15, 2008 at 9:01 PM
Oh – and she’s a polyglot too – just ask her.
RushBaby on January 15, 2008 at 9:03 PM
Mccain=amnesty/family reunification for illegals
Huckabee=No amnesty,deport potential terrorists from muslim countries!
Our nominee is going to be either Huckabee or Mccain…make the right choice! Stop Mccain or stop Huckabee.
Now that Fred Thompson is dead, all Ex-Fredheads must admit this is a very easy choice.
HaraldHardrada on January 15, 2008 at 10:58 PM
You’re a strange one.
RushBaby on January 15, 2008 at 11:47 PM
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