Huckabee: My fried-chicken savvy will win me the south
posted at 8:10 pm on January 28, 2008 by Allahpundit
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And so we come to the lame conclusion of Huck’s identity politics appeals, which end not with the bang of an army of blue-collar southern Christians carrying him to victory but the whimper of how a proper country boy enjoys the colonel’s finest. The target, as always, is Romney and his (admittedly lame) habit of peeling off the skin at KFC, but Huck’s been working in these regional panders for weeks now, most benignly with his recollections of cooking squirrel in a popcorn machine and malignantly with his defense of the rebel flag. I’m not sure I grasp the point of him hanging in for Super Tuesday, unless it really is true that he’s angling to be Maverick’s veep and thinks that winning a few southern states outright will be too shiny a lure for McCain to ignore. Maybe it’s just pride? Click the image to watch.
Update: Do southerners also regard fried chicken as “empty calories”?
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The point is Romney ran a dishonest ad campaign and LIED, and you turn a blind eye! Admit it.
apacalyps on January 28, 2008 at 10:48 PM
Maybe if you’d read the first sentence of AP’s post, you’d know why I mentioned it. Did you know the hearts of half the Christians who say they are Christians and are not supporting Huck?
scotth on January 28, 2008 at 10:51 PM
Okay, here’s honesty. He deserves criticism for saying he was a life-long hunter. That appears to just be pandering.
As far as this, a lie? There is no evidence of a lie. If anything he was too nice in the debate. On an issue that 80% of Americans want him to be harder on. Again, if anything he was too nice.
Spirit of 1776 on January 28, 2008 at 10:51 PM
apacalyps on January 28, 2008 at 10:48 PM
I admit to the following:
Romney is successfully running a legitimate, national campaign.
He has issued pointed issue ads.
His father was supportive of the Civil Rights movement in Michigan.
Romney is up in the Rasmussen poll.
Cold Steel on January 28, 2008 at 10:52 PM
Survey says…. If not Veep under McShamnesty, 2012/2016 – the Southern Fried Shamvagelist shall rise again!
peski on January 28, 2008 at 10:54 PM
hey apacaLLyps, Did the good gov ever have a TV show?
jerrytbg on January 28, 2008 at 10:56 PM
Oh, like I said my name is supposed to be “apacallyps” with two ll’s. The nickname is a spinoff of the word apocalypse which describes the great battle of Armageddon described in the Bible.
apacalyps on January 28, 2008 at 11:00 PM
You trust those polls? They’re manipulated by the MSM, just like your thought process. No offense.
apacalyps on January 28, 2008 at 11:01 PM
Convenient when your man is down in the polls. Too bad there’s no global search on HA posts. It would be interesting to see how many polls you’ve sited since open reg.
peski on January 28, 2008 at 11:04 PM
I think, Spirit of 1776, that you have bought what Romney is selling. I will not buy it. I will not turn the other cheek like my candidate has done. Romney is a phony.
Mitt Romney Caught Lying Again About Mormonism
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5Xc-X8LckQ
apacalyps on January 28, 2008 at 11:05 PM
apacalyps on January 28, 2008 at 11:01 PM
What I trust is this:
McCain’s dissembling and off-topic rants the last few days tell me he is nervous. With that as context, the polls lead me to believe that Romney is gaining traction. With Bennett telling McCain to apologize; with Hume stating McCain is dishonest; with Mark Levin railing on McCain…. these give me a little “trust.” So no…. I’m not relying on the MSM for my “thought process.”
Cold Steel on January 28, 2008 at 11:05 PM
I can’t believe we’re still wasting oxygen on this moron Huckabee.
D2Boston on January 28, 2008 at 11:06 PM
How many ways are there to heaven, scotth?
apacalyps on January 28, 2008 at 11:06 PM
Johnny Bingo – Oh Yeah!
apacalyps on January 28, 2008 at 11:07 PM
apacalyps on January 28, 2008 at 11:05 PM
You’re acting unhinged with these assertions. Point to substantive policy decisions with which you disagree. Don’t play gotcha politics. If you’re using a homespun-schoolyard-envy reason to vote against someone, it belittles your reasoning. Is that Huckabee’s appeal?
Cold Steel on January 28, 2008 at 11:10 PM
Debate?!
That MSNBC debate was rigged!
Total Times
Romney: 21:11, during 13 times
McCain: 16:00, during 13 times
Giuliani: 13:50, during 11 times
Huckabee: 12:11, during nine times
Paul: 6:31, during six times
Huck got burned… so much for Rush’s theory the Democrats want Huckabee to win. Shut-up Rush.
apacalyps on January 28, 2008 at 11:13 PM
The MSNBC Republican debate was rigged!
Total Speaking Times
Romney: 21:11, during 13 times
McCain: 16:00, during 13 times
Giuliani: 13:50, during 11 times
Huckabee: 12:11, during nine times
Paul: 6:31, during six times
apacalyps on January 28, 2008 at 11:14 PM
I thought they believed in two, Old and New. Either way, why should I care?
If you think I’ve bought what he’s selling, I will grant you I think he is the smartest candidate in the field, albeit perhaps not the most polished. And I think he is most conservative of the ones remaining.
So unless you think I shouldn’t vote b/c of his hunting crack, I’m not sure the problem.
Spirit of 1776 on January 28, 2008 at 11:16 PM
In order of their support. Typical and probably appropriate.
Spirit of 1776 on January 28, 2008 at 11:16 PM
relax now. just dream of puffy clouds and puppy dogs…STILL ALIVE……
jerrytbg on January 28, 2008 at 11:16 PM
Khan… I’m LAUGHING at the “superior intellect.”
fiatboomer on January 28, 2008 at 11:16 PM
I don’t think not one. They’re garbage and if you think they’re honest, you need to give your head a shake my friend. No offense at all meant by that. IMO. Thanks.
apacalyps on January 28, 2008 at 11:18 PM
I think maybe Schmuckabee is taking his Southern Douchebag act on the road and going pro after Super Tuesday. Should be a great hit at Waffle Houses in and around Little Rock.
Jaibones on January 28, 2008 at 11:19 PM
Dude don’t bring Waffle House into this. Huck’s already ruined fried chicken, squirrel, and tamales with husks for me.
Cold Steel on January 28, 2008 at 11:21 PM
What I trust is this: This nation is in real danger because the GOP’s top candidates are Romney and McCain. On foreign policy, McCain said that Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton do not get enough credit for their foreign policy “achievements”. Jimma Carter wrote the sequesl to Mein Kempf. And the idea that Romney has suddenly become a conservative after a decade of liberal actions and statements would be merely amusing were it not for the fact that he’s running for the presidency and that many conservatives are falling for this act.
Are you people for real???
apacalyps on January 28, 2008 at 11:21 PM
Keep talking, someday you’ll say something intelligent.
apacalyps on January 28, 2008 at 11:23 PM
I’ve gotta give it up to you, apacalyps. You enter the lion’s den nightly and handle it well. You type so fast your fingers have to ache. It’s very entertaining watching you take on this mob.
Skidd on January 28, 2008 at 11:24 PM
apacalyps on January 28, 2008 at 11:23 PM
Something like: are you people for real? That kind of intelligent?
Or something off topic like Romney’s decade of liberal actions?
Why don’t you stick to one point instead of jumping all around. You’re dealing in generalities.
Cold Steel on January 28, 2008 at 11:25 PM
Sure. No problem. I disagree with this.
On May 21, 2005 Mitt Romney’s “Governor’s Commission for Gay and Lesbian Youth”, (which gets hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars) organized schoolchildren from their school-based “Gay-Straight Alliance” clubs to participate in a “Youth Pride Day” parade through downtown Boston.
An entire day of celebrating homosexuality for kids. Paid for by you. They held a “rally” at the Boston Common and marched through the downtown streets, past the State House
To see photos of this parade, go to:
http://www.article8.org/docs/news_events/youth_pride_052105/index.htm
apacalyps on January 28, 2008 at 11:25 PM
Every time he had a play, he came down on the side of pro-life. Check.
His record on illegal immigration is better than any of the other candidates. Check. (Don’t waste your breath arguing, Tancredo has more cred on this then you or anyone else here).
Support the President on the war. Check. What else is there? Oh, yeah, he’s not really a hunter.
Spirit of 1776 on January 28, 2008 at 11:25 PM
repeat after me: puffy clouds and puppy dogs….puffy clouds and puppy dogs
jerrytbg on January 28, 2008 at 11:25 PM
Not polished? Looks like you’re right. That whisper at the MSNBC debate. There’s strong talk Romney cheated at the debate.
There’s More to the Romney Whisper…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wfWDOxZkEM
apacalyps on January 28, 2008 at 11:27 PM
Finish the story, pal.
Spirit of 1776 on January 28, 2008 at 11:28 PM
Sorry, can’t debate with you if you’re going to accept this as appropriate. Chat with someone else bro. That’s mad.
apacalyps on January 28, 2008 at 11:29 PM
apacalyps on January 28, 2008 at 11:25 PM
Mass Resistance? That’s your source?? Why hasn’t NYT/WSJ/Drudge Report picked up on this? I always thought moonbats had one wing. Now I know they have a left and a right.
Cold Steel on January 28, 2008 at 11:29 PM
Ozarks, yes.
AP, Michelle…you’ve created a great following of haters here. The comments remind me of the KOS…only worse.
I hope you realize it. But one has to wonder if you do.
Al-Ozarka on January 28, 2008 at 11:29 PM
I’ve seen people like you before – but I had to pay an admission…
apacalyps on January 28, 2008 at 11:30 PM
It reminds you of Kos that people object to Olbermann smearing MK? All righty, troll. Appreciate the input.
Allahpundit on January 28, 2008 at 11:30 PM
Dude I’ve thought you’ve been alright to talk to. Please don’t go all Paulnuts on me. What happened is live tv at work. No conspiracy. I won’t insult your intelligence by pretending you would take that seriously.
Spirit of 1776 on January 28, 2008 at 11:30 PM
“Every time he had a play, he came down on the side of pro-life.”
Yeah, sure. Which other candidate funded abortions?
Al-Ozarka on January 28, 2008 at 11:31 PM
What a disgusting mouth you have. Blech. How did you get in here? Did someone leave your cage open?
apacalyps on January 28, 2008 at 11:31 PM
Fair enough, we can call it a day. You think Alan Keyes should get the same amount of time as Rudy? I don’t buy it. TV plays to ratings anyway, that means they put the most popular people on the mike the longest. That’s just the way it is.
Spirit of 1776 on January 28, 2008 at 11:32 PM
Oy, wrong thread. My bad.
Allahpundit on January 28, 2008 at 11:34 PM
Al-Ozarka on January 28, 2008 at 11:31 PM
That has been answered, it just doesn’t fit your paradigm. Don’t hide behind distortions.
Cold Steel on January 28, 2008 at 11:34 PM
I could have a battle of wits but they’re unarmed.
Keep it real Skidd. you’re alright.
apacalyps on January 28, 2008 at 11:35 PM
Heh. Awesome.
Spirit of 1776 on January 28, 2008 at 11:35 PM
Allahpundit on January 28, 2008 at 11:34 PM
just change the names, and it seamed to fit here too
jerrytbg on January 28, 2008 at 11:36 PM
Typical McHuckabee class warfare on H&C right now….
Huckabee supporter is sad cause his boy can’t compete with Romney’s $.
Cold Steel on January 28, 2008 at 11:37 PM
I’m giving you examples. They’re so many to choose from.
If Huckabee had a record like Romney I would keep my mouth shut. I wouldn’t be able to defend it. Somehow, you guy’s try to though.
apacalyps on January 28, 2008 at 11:37 PM
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jerrytbg on January 28, 2008 at 11:42 PM
apacalyps on January 28, 2008 at 11:37 PM
You attack Romney because you see your boy fading fast, losing traction. It is typical behavior. Why should we expect less, when the leaders of the movement, McCain and Huckabee espouse those same traits, and do their damnedest to foment it in their followers? There is no foundation if you have to look outward for validation.
Cold Steel on January 28, 2008 at 11:44 PM
Pretty easily honestly on these charges. I’ve been more critical on him myself then this weak stuff you bring.
Spirit of 1776 on January 28, 2008 at 11:45 PM
Here’s the link in case anyone was buying apaclyps’s distortion.
Spirit of 1776 on January 28, 2008 at 11:46 PM
I’m not much into conspiracy theories. That’s not to say they aren’t happening, but I’m just not interested them all that much. I think ron Paul is anti-semitic. He would not protect Israel when the Bible says Christians have a mandate to do so. That said, this is definitely worth further investigation and if you don’t think so I would be wary of taking your advice.
Mitt Romney Second Whisper “Support”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6UBAjsqlPY
apacalyps on January 28, 2008 at 11:47 PM
Case in point:
When McCain could not answer economic questions he started name dropping. When that looked foolish, he started his dishonest timetable attacks to change the subject. He saw Mitt surging up to him, and passing him. McCain is grasping and clawing for validation. He’s having flashbacks to his 2000 whipping.
Cold Steel on January 28, 2008 at 11:49 PM
Dang, this site has gone to hell in a handbasket.
wccawa on January 28, 2008 at 11:50 PM
Huckabee is second in some national polls. He has the second highest delegate count.
The MSNBC Republican debate was rigged!
Total Speaking Times
Romney: 21:11, during 13 times
McCain: 16:00, during 13 times
Giuliani: 13:50, during 11 times
Huckabee: 12:11, during nine times
Paul: 6:31, during six times
Sorry, pal. That’s not “just the way it is” as you put it and I don’t care about ratings. Give all the candidate the same amount of time or at least make it closer. The above is just unnaceptable. Your answer is the problem with American politics. It’s not all about ratings. I can’t believe you said that.
apacalyps on January 28, 2008 at 11:52 PM
Spirit of 1776 on January 28, 2008 at 11:46 PM
fear not
jerrytbg on January 28, 2008 at 11:53 PM
apacalyps on January 28, 2008 at 11:54 PM
I’ll be dogged. I guess you do take it seriously. Okay. Well lets just think it through for a second then.
Let’s be all paulnuts for a second and say there was a secret ultra plan to wire in Romney answers. Unless Romney has a hidden ear on his chest, that means an earpiece. So you are asking me to assume that he has an earpiece that is loud enough for the mic on the front of his suit to pick it up. Gag. Even writing this I can’t believe I’m answering it, but I’ve started so I’ll finish. So for once we have a earpiece that isn’t directional, ie it doesn’t have a speaker that just points in his ear, it has to point other directions so that the sound could travel down. Sound absurd, why yes it is.
Now lets contrast that to this. Russert tries to set up Romney on a question by trying to get him to commit to supporting Reagan’s policies before dropping the ‘he raised taxes’ part. If you are familar with Reagan, you probably saw that coming yourself. Now which is more likely, the secret multi-directional earpiece that was hidden in Mitt’s ear, the ones on his head or the one on his chest, or that Brain Williams whispered a reminder to Russert. Come on man, that is Truther territory. Not in magnitude, but in willing suspension of disbelief.
Spirit of 1776 on January 28, 2008 at 11:56 PM
Oy!
One of the few conservative publications to have the GUTS to expose Romney’s liberalism is the conservative weekly Human Events which (in a 2005 article) listed Romney at number eight on its list of “Top Ten Republicans in Name Only (RINOs).” They demonstrated that Romney was probably the most pro-abortion and pro-gay rights Republican official in the nation for the last decade.
Top 10 RINOs (Republicans in Name Only)
Human Events 12/27/05 – (Mitt Romney is ranked #8) http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=11129
apacalyps on January 28, 2008 at 11:57 PM
Okay, but you have failed to consider one of the key issues. When one candidate criticizes another the moderators give the accused the chance to respond. Since Huck and McCain spend a great deal of time playing footsie with each in debates, they don’t do that to each other. But they both criticize Mitt and that gives Mitt more time by the nature of Huck and McCain’s debating style. If they criticized Rudy, Rudy’s time would go up. That affects time of speaking, but not the number of questions asked to the candidates.
That’s not a MSM conspiracy, it’s Huck and Mac helping Mitt get face time.
Spirit of 1776 on January 28, 2008 at 11:59 PM
Spirit of 1776 on January 28, 2008 at 11:46 PM
Now he’s starting to get boring,same ol same ol. I’m going to bed to dream of puffy clouds and puppy dogs lol!
jerrytbg on January 29, 2008 at 12:01 AM
Note he wasn’t made about the money itself, he was mad he couldn’t match it. That’s call CFR, it screws us all Chuck, including pro-life lobbying groups. Go punch John for that one.
Spirit of 1776 on January 29, 2008 at 12:02 AM
Cheers.
Spirit of 1776 on January 29, 2008 at 12:03 AM
From the link:
He no longer supports abortion. Gun laws are a legit criticism, though he mentioned in the last debate he sees no reason for any new laws. Can’t speak to the zoning issue, any developers here?
Spirit of 1776 on January 29, 2008 at 12:07 AM
Don’t play coy with me.
All I’m saying this is worth more investigation than it’s been given. How many Presidential debates have been exposed as being rigged this year?? It was hands-down obvious that the CNN debate was rigged. CNN effectively denied audience members true participation in the democratic process. They’re audience wasn’t partisan, they lied to AMERICANS, the debate questions were meaningless if not harmful. Are you going to tell me I’m imagining that too? And look at the speking times in the MSNBC debate. It’s already rigged cause Romney got TWICE as much time as Huckabee to speak.
Are drinking right now?
apacalyps on January 29, 2008 at 12:09 AM
It’s obvious Tim Russert started most of his questions with either Romney or McCain first. Do you wear glasses or have a drinking problem too?
apacalyps on January 29, 2008 at 12:12 AM
No offense (at all) to people who wear glasses.
apacalyps on January 29, 2008 at 12:13 AM
Spirit of 1776,
Yes, it’s true that we Mormons believe that there will be an Old and New Jerusalem based on our reading of the Book of Revelation.
“Rev. 3: 12
12 Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God: and I will write upon him my new name.
Rev. 21: 2
2 And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.”
We believe Christ will come and save his people at the Mount of Olives and reign in Jerusalem just as the Bible says and just as Mitt said in the clip. Our other scriptures also confirm this.
The New Jerusalem (also known as Zion) has to be located somewhere and we happen to believe it will be in the New World. What’s the big deal?
Anyway, I don’t know why any would take theology lessons from the MSM.
drflykilla on January 29, 2008 at 12:18 AM
I’m telling you straight, I’m not being coy. I think the whisper conspiracy is i.d.i.o.t.i.c. If you know someone who works in live TV with multiple mikes, ask them. One that hasn’t sworn a blood-oath to Huckabee that is.
What does rigged mean to you? Yes the CNN debate was filled with Democrat operatives, but they still had to answer the questions, no? The only meaningless question I remember is that silly diamonds or pearls questions. And asking Huck about religion is pretty silly too, I think that they should treat him like a real politician instead of some religious sideshow. Hard not to thought, with I’m a Christian leader ads he sets the tone.
Nope. Should I be?
I explained it to you already. If you don’t believe me sit down and watch a debate with a stopwatch instead of taking someone elses theories and throwing them here like spaghetti on the wall. Mitt got more time because McCain and Huck criticize him and the mods, as they do with all candidates, give a chance to respond. If you only measure the time that candidates speak answering directly to a question by the moderator, without a response, the difference would be so minimal that you yourself would conclude what I have just stated twice now.
Spirit of 1776 on January 29, 2008 at 12:18 AM
The point is Romney made the Top 10 RINOs list and you are silent about it bashing Huckabee instead. Romney is waaaaaay more liberal than Huckabee. Way. way. way. Huckabee is not liberal. He is a true conservative, but you hate his religion. Bottom line.
Human Events 12/27/05 – (Mitt Romney is ranked #8) http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=11129
apacalyps on January 29, 2008 at 12:18 AM
According to Mormon theology, Jesus is expected to return to a future temple in Missouri. Did you forget about this?
apacalyps on January 29, 2008 at 12:21 AM
Thanks for chiming in. I thought I had heard somewhere that Mormons believed that. As to why it’s a big deal, I couldn’t tell you.
I bet you are popular at summer parties! Dr. Fly Killer.
Spirit of 1776 on January 29, 2008 at 12:22 AM
Why on EARTH would you think I hate his religion? Seriously.
How can you say I’m silent on it when I cut and pasted from your link and addressed it. I don’t think “silent” means what you think it means.
Yeah, if he were still pro-abortion, he wouldn’t be much of a conservative, at least not a social con. I’ll gladly grant you that.
And if you are trying to convince me that Huck is bad, but Mitt is worse, well that’s a different conversation. I’m merely in this conversation to refute the assertions you are making. I like HA as a honest place, so I’m just chipping in on that behalf.
Spirit of 1776 on January 29, 2008 at 12:26 AM
I’m saying Romney is a very bad candidate, so is McCain, I would hold my nose and pick Giuliani, but he is so wrong on the issues of life and gay marriage, it is just impossible for me. These candidates are a DISASTER for this nation. All of them would lose to socialist Hillary in the general election. That is truth, man. No joke.
I never said Huckabee is the perfect candidate, but he is the best in this field to choose from. He is NOT a liberal and he is NOT a bigot and he is NOT Jimmy Carter and NOT a socialist. All rational discussion has broken down here because of that kind of hname calling. It is sickening that he is being hit the way I have watched liberals hit Bush for the last few years. Floating cross? C’Mon. Bigot? C’mon.
I wish I knew who was giving Rush Limbaugh, Coulter, Drudge, etc. their talking points. It has been a well-coordinated effort to completely eliminate Huckabee. Trust me though, the cynicism on the right and exploitation of the evangelicals will come back to haunt them.
apacalyps on January 29, 2008 at 12:43 AM
In many polls Mitt is trailing and traling badly. In Florida’s final poll Mitt is only tied not up except in that one poll.
William Amos on January 29, 2008 at 12:51 AM
If you will not address that, please don’t ever bring up religious prejudice with me again. I’m disappoint in you that you see criticism of him through a religious lense and you would project that on me. Categorically unfair, dishonest, and unjust. Moreover, I have not criticized him at all on this thread. I think I’ve just been answer Mitt malignings.
Since the topic has morphed by your last post:
The reason people view him that way is because he spoke at a convention about Mormonism and then feigned ignorance in a conversation about Mormonism to the NYT. To most people, that appears cold and calculated. Add that to the push polling on the Mormon issue, that distaste is not assuaged.
I will say this though. He said he apologized to Gov. Romney didn’t he? I’m sure Romney was magnanimous enough to accept. So I will not revisit that issue unless Huck brings it up again with more push polling or in debate or ad, etc.
You maybe disappointed to learn that Rush and Coulter think for themselves and just happen to agree. Drudge I don’t know, don’t care.
Heh. Not by MSNBC!
And yeah, sorry but Huck has considerable liberal tendencies. Which is a pretty tragic thing actually because he is a great speaker. He doesn’t often talk about substance, but if he did, he could really impress. The best that can be said is maybe after taking his newest positions during this campaign, that maybe he won’t act on them. And that whatever he does after the campaign will establish some conservative cred for him.
Spirit of 1776 on January 29, 2008 at 12:56 AM
apacalyps, to be honest, Huckabee make me nervous. He does seem to be too much of a populist–for my taste. But he’s always been dead-on as to his positions on abortion (baby killing) and gay marriage (tearing down God’s first established institution). That’s what I like about him.
The thing that bothers me the most about him is the time he pretended to take a call from God at a convention or something. The video link was posted on Hot Air a few months ago. I’ve not been able to get that out of my mind.
I’m a very conservative Christian and love the Lord with all my heart. It bothers me that a fellow Christian would play that game to get a laugh. It’s God. Our Creator and Sustainer. He’s too Holy to goof with in that manner.
Anyway, I agree with you that Romney is a terrible choice. For that matter, every one is. What a group of second rates we have to choose from. Sigh…
Skidd on January 29, 2008 at 1:04 AM
You and I think a lot alike. Don’t take that as an insult, it’s not meant to slander you! :-) It was the statement that preventing MSM from filing was the Lord’s work that curled my milk. The statement about slavery vis a vis ill immigrants and God only confirmed it to me.
Spirit of 1776 on January 29, 2008 at 1:17 AM
His Southern strategy won’t even win him Florida. He’d probably Gore up the vote and demand a recount.
So long, Huck.
Doug on January 29, 2008 at 1:27 AM
This country has been leaning left for awhile now. It’s disheartening. Seems that the socialist/marxists won the day, even after losing their largest playground (USSR).
To hear all the Republican candidates buy into the global warming lie is sad. It’s the old Reds who decided to paint themselves green to continue the socialist enslavement of the world.
Skidd on January 29, 2008 at 1:29 AM
Huck is a detour we don’t need.
Connie on January 29, 2008 at 1:34 AM
I don’t know about the people (not disputing, I’m just not sure I have a pulse on it), but certainly the leadership has. Bush even said that tonight in the SoU that the government has a responsibility to find jobs for people. NCLB as well.
It is extremely disappointing, I agree. Newt was a hard blow to me. I know McCain is in, but I don’t know about Huck or Rudy on it. I assumed they held conservative lines on the issue. Don’t really know. But I do agree about the reinvention of communism in the form of environmentalism.
Spirit of 1776 on January 29, 2008 at 1:44 AM
If Mikey can make a better muffaletta than I, it would mean an absolute possibility that I would vote for him. Not saying I’d vote for him, cause I won’t, but I don’t want to make him feel bad.
Fried chicken. As if. A whole box of Popeyes doesn’t equal one good muff.
LickyLicky on January 29, 2008 at 2:33 AM
Apocalypto, you little clown, the only thing more absurd than the opinions you spew here is the astonishing volume. Allah must be pleased that you and your sock puppet haraldhardhead have doubled his comment volume, but otherwise you two are wasting a lot of space.
Jaibones on January 29, 2008 at 6:48 AM
Awww, fer gawsh sakes already. Snitting over FRIED CHICKEN?
It’s come to THIS???
Huckabee-nejad, go home and eat your kebabs and rice.
Shirotayama on January 29, 2008 at 6:49 AM
Yes, just south of Montgomery.
Zorro on January 29, 2008 at 7:01 AM
Well, that explains everything…except what apacallyps with two ls (or…apacallllyps for the two lls) is supposed to mean.
(The kids from Beyond Thunderdome called it ‘poxyclips, but since there are two ls in llama you could have the alpacalypse.)
James on January 29, 2008 at 8:00 AM
“That has been answered, it just doesn’t fit your paradigm. Don’t hide behind distortions.”
LOL! That’s about the funniest..and most brainless statement I’ve read on this thread.
Talking about “distortions” while supporting the very candidate whose campaign employs distortions…not only about his opponents’ records…but his own record in Mass.
AP, are you actually going to continue to support and defend the guy who makes John Kerry look like the Rock of Gibraltar?
PLEASE! Tell me Hot-Air has temporarily entered the twilight zone!
As to the “KOS” comparison – be objective as you read the comments here. You and Michelle have rightly pointed out the hate-filled rhetoric at leftist blogs…please realize that your continued trashing of good, Republican candidates has given the green-light to the few haters on the right. They seem to be congregating here and at Michelle’s of late.
Call me a troll if it makes you feel better, but I’m no troll. I’ve read this blog and commented periodically since y’all started the damned thing.
It would be wise for you to take a step back and see what it has become!
Reagan MUST be rolling in his grave!
Al-Ozarka on January 29, 2008 at 8:08 AM
Reagan MUST be rolling in his grave!
Al-Ozarka on January 29, 2008 at 8:08 AM
you got that right, at least. I can’t speak for the rest, but from my point of view there isn’t a conservative in the bunch. I’ll only vote if Obama is the other choice because of this and a number of other articles I’ve read.
jerrytbg on January 29, 2008 at 8:55 AM
We all know politicians are lying shysters. Huckabee is so blatanyly obvious, he’s embarrassing. He gives Christianity a bad name.
volsense on January 29, 2008 at 9:02 AM
jerrytbg on January 29, 2008 at 8:55 AM
I forgot to add. This article may be a little convoluted for the feable minded but compared to the AP story at the same time this is much more in depth. I don’t believe the asertions can be refuted to any substantiative degree. Correct me if I’m wrong.
jerrytbg on January 29, 2008 at 9:07 AM
Nope, I didn’t forget that. We believe Christ will visit every temple on the earth at some point because they are all called “the House of the Lord.” Right now, there are over a hundred LDS temples all over the world. We’re an equal opportunity religion when it comes to salvation.
But that wasn’t the question. It was how will Muslims feel about the Mormon belief that Jesus will return to the United States and rule personally for a 1000 years? Romney was correcting Stephanopolos’ mistake. We believe that Christ will return to Jerusalem first as prophesied in the Bible to save the Jewish people from impending destruction. He will rule over the entire Earth for a millenium, so yes he will visit the Americas (and any temple built there). In fact, the city of Zion (from the Old Testament) is supposed to return to the Earth and we believe it will be located in Missouri and a new temple will be built there. So what? Do you think New York would be a better place?
Anyway, I think it’s unfair to expect Romney to explain all these details when he was trying to correct an error regarding LDS doctrine and point out the similarities with other Christian faiths. He’s not an LDS church spokesman after all. And leave it to Stephanopolos (or any other MSM talking head) to get LDS doctrine wrong, but imply that Romney’s lying. These guys love to play gotcha journalism and twist any words that come out of any candidate’s mouth. I didn’t see Stephanopolos ask the other candidate’s about the intricacies of their respective religions and then run to their religious leaders to confirm or deny what they said. It’s pretty ridiculous.
Anyway, sorry for the delay in responding. I was up past my bedtime.
Spirit of 1776,
Yes, I am pretty proficient at killing fruit flies w/ or w/o a fly swatter. I used to do it for a living in a biomedical lab. I’ll send you my thesis dissertation sometime if you ever need help falling asleep. :-)
drflykilla on January 29, 2008 at 9:49 AM
Huckabee – our own Howard Dean.
What a buffoon !!!
jake-the-goose on January 29, 2008 at 9:52 AM
With all due respect, LDS doctrine is wrong – you can hardly blame Stephanopoulos for being confused. I checked my Bible, and I see nothing in there about Jesus coming back to rule the United States, much less any other country. I see nothing about the Jews being given a second chance to be saved (they rejected the Messiah once already). I also see nothing about temples in the New Testament church. I also see nothing about Jesus ruling the earth for 1,000 years (why not 2,000? Why not 65?). On whose land is Jesus building this temple? Where in Missouri? More importantly, why would Jesus bother coming back to rule and imperfect world that was destined to be destroyed from the very beginning? Why waste time building a temple that’s going to be burnt up with the rest of the earth? Mormon theology is convoluted, at best. It has little factual basis in Scripture, and is largely the product of one man’s visions. The Scripture teaches Christians that the Gospel was delivered once, and is complete. To suggest God didn’t give us enough info. the first time around is ridiculous.
Now I’ve gone taken the argument bait. Shame on me!
fourstringfuror on January 29, 2008 at 10:25 AM
When are we going to come to the lame conclusion of … oh, if you haven’t guessed it by now, forget it.
corona on January 29, 2008 at 12:29 PM
You’re using the rules of your belief system to pass judgement on a belief system that operates by rules that are parallel in some ways but completely different in other ways.
In essence, you’re saying ‘my religion is right because my religion teaches that it is right.’ Well, of course it’s going to say that.
James on January 29, 2008 at 12:30 PM
Perhaps, but Mormons accept the Bible as authentic and inspired by God himself. That being the case, it should be clear that the Bible claims no other gospel but what is laid out in Scripture. That is, the gospel, as laid out in Scripture, is the one and only source of salvation.
I am fully aware that this is the wrong place to debate religion. I’ll give it a rest – it’s just so fun! :)
fourstringfuror on January 29, 2008 at 1:47 PM
I will give you this. You are much more civil than most of the others who criticize Huck. I will give you that. I don’t mind debating with you. But, I think that’s because you are much more clever than the others. The others just see red and attack like loose rabie-filled pit bulls. You’re much more calculated.
You see, I disagree with the premise for your rant. Huckabee is a man of faith and is a Christian leader, and he is not a person to hide his faith. He wears it openly and honestly. But that doesn’t make his candidacy is a religious discussion. Huckabee’ candidacy is about:
-The Fair Tax and abolshing the IRS.
-Winning in Iraq.
-Fighting the war on terror.
-Reforming our healthcare system.
-Fiscal repsonsibility.
-Securing our borders and reforming the immigration system.
-Energy independence.
-Protecting the sanctity of life.
-Protecting traditional marriage.
I have no problem with reasonable criticism of Huck’s campaign. but, you guy’s build straw man arguments then knock them down like you’ve accomplisged something.
apacalyps on January 29, 2008 at 2:29 PM
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