Too bad to check: Huckabee “laughed out loud” at complaints about clemencies in 2004?
posted at 10:06 pm on December 2, 2009 by Allahpundit
You have to see it to believe it. The source isn’t some backbiter who claims to have overheard a phone conversation or whatever. It’s one of his own lawyers, responding in official correspondence to a prosecutor who’d politely objected to Huck’s M.O. in granting clemencies. Read it and weep, or LOL, as you prefer. Bear in mind that the whole Wayne Dumond fiasco had already happened by the time this exchange occurred. Dumond was released in 1999, committed the rape in Missouri in 2000, was arrested in 2001, and convicted in 2003, just months before the “laughed out loud” letter was sent.
This goes back to the point I made in the post this afternoon. Never mind Clemmons: Is there nothing he regrets about his overall clemency policy? Even the lulz?
Update: That “laughed out loud” letter reads so badly that I’m searching for alternative explanations. Maybe Herzfeld, the prosecutor, had sent another letter to Huckabee at the time and that was the one Huck’s lawyer was responding to? The proximity of the dates makes that unlikely, but still. It can’t be as bad as this. Can it?
Update: The more I think about it, the more skeptical I get. Would Huckabee really laugh out loud, even in front of his lawyers, given all the grief he’d gotten over Dumond? Would his lawyer really be so stupid as to write something like that in official correspondence regarding something as explosive as clemencies? Huck may have been cavalier about commutations, but he wasn’t politically suicidal. I think.
Update: No, it appears there’s no alternative explanation. Arkansas columnists were writing about this even at the time. Most charitable theory: Huck’s lawyer just made the whole thing up.
Blowback
Note from Hot Air management: This section is for comments from Hot Air's community of registered readers. Please don't assume that Hot Air management agrees with or otherwise endorses any particular comment just because we let it stand. A reminder: Anyone who fails to comply with our terms of use may lose their posting privilege.
Trackbacks/Pings
Trackback URL
Comments
Comment pages: « Previous 1 2 3 Next »
No amount of alcohol can help you thru that lineup, Katy.
HornetSting on December 2, 2009 at 11:08 PM
Sometimes Southerners get things right. You will probably never be able to understand that.
There was something about about watching prisoners picking up trash along the interstate highways in the blistering hot sun under armed guard that made me feel just fine. Unfortunately, we have too many Northern libs moving in these days, so we don’t make the rapists and murders do any hard work these days. I guess they’re too busy playing computer games, watching TV and waiting for parole.
Cody1991 on December 2, 2009 at 11:08 PM
Alluh,
You wouldn’t know scrupulously fair if it hit you in the head when it comes to Mike Huckabee and you know. Did it ever occur to any of you that some of those Democrats didn’t like Mike Huckabee? Maybe that particular prosecutor had said snarky things before. I suppose all of you can read and understand what happened because YOU were there!!! Then stop second guessing him.
There was racism in the judges in Arkansas. They gave the blacks who were 50% of the criminals much longer sentences than the white kids who had money for attorney’s. Do you think if you were black and your child was convicted of 108 years for robbery (not armed robbery) on an empty house and stealing some woman’s purse, and having a gun in school without a license should be given 108 years, then you all should experience that with your children. Mike Huckabee had the judge and the parole board ask him to commute the sentence. He did and gave the 17 yr old a sentence of 47 years, and the parole board decided to let him have parole. This sentence was more excessive than any comparable crimes you could come up with. Yes, Arkansas was terrible with these kind of excessive convictions. If it had been your son, you would have been glad that the Gov. cared about how excessive and racist the judges were. There was no way Mike Huckabee could have known he would turn out to be a rapist and killer, and neither could any of you have known that given the information MH had.
Mike Huckabee as Gov. asked 5 officials for their input before any commutation or parole was given.
Mike Huckabee has been explaining this to the public who has the right to hear his side of the story. Unlike people who post articles on Hot Air, who don’t care about giving Mike Huckabee the opportunity to answer their questions. They don’t want to know the truth, they just want to persecute him like the MSM did to Sarah Palin. You know, a fellow Republican. The Democrats can’t believe how fellow Republicans/Conservatives are lashing out at Mike Huckabee and have said there must be other criteria that is being met by this unjust display of hatred and venom. Yes, we know what the real reason is don’t we…you want Sarah Palin to win the Republican nomination and will do anything to destroy her biggest rival. Well, after what I have seen on this site from you bigots and hate-filled people who won’t even listen to what happened, if Mike Huckabee doesn’t run in 2012 or doesn’t win in 2012, I will do everything in my power to go on as many websites as I can and tell people how hate-filled the Palin supporters are and how THEY have influenced my decision to never vote for her in the future. Enjoy your hatred losers!
VFT on December 2, 2009 at 11:09 PM
Of course, you managed to get everything ass backwards. It was already politicized by Hot Air bloggers and commenters. And that’s what I’ve been addressing.
Narutoboy on December 2, 2009 at 11:10 PM
Califcon is right – to save $, offices won’t use expensive letterhead for copies, and slublog above just linked to a blurb from 2004 that quotes the letter.
Huck is fried. Political career over.
JustTruth101 on December 2, 2009 at 11:11 PM
Fox isn’t going to take Huckabee off the air due to some phone calls but they WILL take him off if you stop watching. If ratings fall through the floor, they will yank him. Maybe put a nice news investigative magazine show on with John Stossel?
crosspatch on December 2, 2009 at 11:14 PM
VFT, I agree with most of your posts regarding this story, but I need to just make one slight correction to your last comment.
Thanks
mike_NC9 on December 2, 2009 at 11:14 PM
Yes, it can.
Many of us saw right through Huckabee the second he entered the scene in the Iowa caucuses. He is nothing but a narcissistic freak.
Kudos to Rush, he realized how bad Huckabee was as well.
Norwegian on December 2, 2009 at 11:15 PM
You seem to be seeking some sort of validation for some guy that you probably don’t know in real life from a bunch of screen names who post on a message board.
myrenovations on December 2, 2009 at 11:17 PM
Nope. You’re politicizing it. You’ve made it very clear that Huckabee is not only innocent of any charges being leveled at him, but that he heroically fixed a broken system and we should be grateful for his personal brand of justice. All because four police officers are dead. I hope you feel good about yourself.
LibTired on December 2, 2009 at 11:18 PM
Well, if the Democrats say it, it must be so.
LibTired on December 2, 2009 at 11:19 PM
Go for it. The race card is done for. Finished.
Want to be part of this country and be respected? Play by the rules. Raise your kids. Stop listening to J.Jackson and Sharpton. You’re the problem, not the rest of society.
Cody1991 on December 2, 2009 at 11:21 PM
didn’t support Huck before, still don’t care for him and would never vote for him.
WyoMike on December 2, 2009 at 11:22 PM
Make that some Palin supporters (assuming I know who everybody here supports – I don’t). I support Sarah Palin and would really like to see her run. Regardless of who I support, though, I can’t just ignore facts and pile on Huckabee like others here have. The guy obviously regrets the decision he made. But there’s a difference between having regret and being at fault. Being at fault would require you to have knowledge that this would happened. Also, he wasn’t even the one who actually let him go.
Narutoboy on December 2, 2009 at 11:24 PM
A couple of points: first, Allahpundit is not exactly a Sarah Palin fan. Second, I thought Romney was Huckabee’s “biggest rival”. Blow your smoking rage in that direction.
ddrintn on December 2, 2009 at 11:24 PM
Good grief. Everything can’t be dismissed as “the race card.” As I said in the other post, racism does still exist, couple that with judicial powers and you have a bad mix. It may have not been about race, but the punishment sure did not fit the crime.
This is the problem with both liberals and conservatives. Liberals believe everything’s racist and conservatives act naive to racism. Sigh.
Narutoboy on December 2, 2009 at 11:27 PM
Well, after what I have seen on this site from you bigots and hate-filled people who won’t even listen to what happened, if Mike Huckabee doesn’t run in 2012 or doesn’t win in 2012, I will do everything in my power to go on as many websites as I can and tell people how hate-filled the Palin supporters are and how THEY have influenced my decision to never vote for her in the future. Enjoy your hatred losers!
VFT on December 2, 2009 at 11:09 PM
Seriously? You’re threatening us because we have voiced our opinions? Hey…wait a minute! Is this Janet Napolitano? You crazy lady! Posting at HotAir under a funny alias! Ha ha, really had us going there for a minute!
cynccook on December 2, 2009 at 11:28 PM
Another point: it wasn’t Palin supporters who put the gun in Clemmons’ hand. What else have Palin supporters done to “destroy her biggest rival”?
ddrintn on December 2, 2009 at 11:29 PM
Nice straw man argument. I didn’t say anything of the sort. All I said was that the punishment didn’t fit the crime and Huckabee’s decision came about due to that fact. I’m not making him out to be a hero.
Narutoboy on December 2, 2009 at 11:30 PM
Huckleberry is screwed……………..
GarandFan on December 2, 2009 at 11:33 PM
Wasn’t the systemic failure really that he was allowed to roam free for long enough to rack up that many charges and accumulate so many sentences that they all added up to 108 years?
James on December 2, 2009 at 11:35 PM
Yikes. Since it’s going to be neither….
Whew. That’s never worked. Have you seen YouTube? You can post a video of a kitty playing with a ball of yarn and in twenty-four hours have more than a dozen people posting for you to “go f- yourself!”
Marcus on December 2, 2009 at 11:36 PM
This part of your comment is kinda weird, too.
Are you suggesting kids should be able to take guns to school, as long as they’re properly licensed?
Just curious.
cs89 on December 2, 2009 at 11:37 PM
Yeah, I believe there’s four dead white cops that can attest to that one.
LibTired on December 2, 2009 at 11:37 PM
Whew. That’s never worked. Have you seen YouTube? You can post a video of a kitty playing with a ball of yarn and in twenty-four hours have more than a dozen people posting for you to “go f- yourself!”
Marcus on December 2, 2009 at 11:36 PM
LOL!!!!
cynccook on December 2, 2009 at 11:40 PM
This part of your comment is kinda weird, too.
Are you suggesting kids should be able to take guns to school, as long as they’re properly licensed?
Just curious.
cs89 on December 2, 2009 at 11:37 PM
Well, duh! What if someone p*sses them off?
cynccook on December 2, 2009 at 11:40 PM
Now you just need to program yourself to spot racism when it’s not a black person doing it…
Narutoboy on December 2, 2009 at 11:41 PM
‘The governor read you letter and laughed out loud.’
Was this so hasty that basic proofing went undone, or is this what passes for ‘official correspondence’ these days?
TinMan13 on December 2, 2009 at 11:46 PM
Stop whining. And shove the accusations of hatred on a shelf. Tell Huck to pack it in and for now, he can join Tiger Woods in the corner and wear a dunce cap.
BuckeyeSam on December 2, 2009 at 11:48 PM
Keep Hucking that chicken, hoss.
Harpazo on December 2, 2009 at 11:48 PM
Careful. Your true colors are showing and it’s getting uglier, peacock.
LibTired on December 2, 2009 at 11:49 PM
I think the one candidate DU and Kos would salivate sending their minions to the Republican primaries to vote for would be Mike Huckabee.
Marcus on December 2, 2009 at 11:49 PM
I know this has been said numerous times over the past couple of days, but it just puts a big smile on my face everytime I hear it….”Huck, meet fork!” :)
galvestonian on December 2, 2009 at 11:50 PM
The prosecutor’s letter to the governor was insulting.
Blake on December 2, 2009 at 11:51 PM
Dead RINO walking.
Coronagold on December 2, 2009 at 11:53 PM
What true colors? Recognizing that racism does exist and not just when it’s black on white?
Narutoboy on December 2, 2009 at 11:54 PM
Yeah, good luck with that.
Harpazo on December 2, 2009 at 11:56 PM
No. Presuming that I can’t see racism as clearly as you can based on assumptions you have made about me. Lecturing everyone here that “racism still exists” in a thread where four white cops were targeted and executed by a black man was just the delicious appetizer.
LibTired on December 2, 2009 at 11:59 PM
Some of you obviously need to be lectured.
And how exactly does that automatically make it racism? Oh, and before you try and lie and say I said this murderer was sentenced for that long because of racism, scroll up a few posts and read the part where I say that I can’t say that.
Narutoboy on December 3, 2009 at 12:03 AM
Three updates on a 1 paragraph post… gettin weak Allah
Doogiesd on December 3, 2009 at 12:06 AM
Dude…chill out.
galvestonian on December 3, 2009 at 12:07 AM
Alright concern troll, this is where I get off your little ride.
LibTired on December 3, 2009 at 12:11 AM
Dear Allahpundit,
I read your post and laughed out loud.
I wanted to respond to you. I wish you success as you cut down on your alcohol and porn consumption.
Sincerely yours,
apacalyps
apacalyps on December 3, 2009 at 12:12 AM
Allahpundit is bordering on reprobate activity.
apacalyps on December 3, 2009 at 12:14 AM
LOL! Good one apacalyps. :-D
apacalyps on December 3, 2009 at 12:15 AM
AP. Dude. I’ve never worked in government, so maybe that is considered a polite objection. Having worked only in the business environment, this exchange seemed more like two blog commenters who don’t like each other. Or two attorneys putting on a show for their respective adversarial and acrimonious clients.
jaime on December 3, 2009 at 12:20 AM
Is Huckabee worth diminishing your witness for a cheap laugh?
Slublog on December 3, 2009 at 12:21 AM
Part of my job is to write letters to state and federal political leaders and citizens with concerns. I have had to respond to some nasty comments but never in a million years would I think to write something as insulting as what Huckabee’s staffer penned. And even if I had written such a letter, I doubt my boss would have approved sending it on official letterhead.
Ultimately, a leader is responsible for the actions of his or her subordinates. That Huckabee allowed such a letter to be sent doesn’t speak well of his political character.
Slublog on December 3, 2009 at 12:27 AM
What led you to lead a life of crime with Allahpundit? Sorry, he is just embarrassing.
apacalyps on December 3, 2009 at 12:27 AM
So in your mind, Allahpundit is irredeemable and thus worthy of insult?
Oh, Matthew 14:31…
Slublog on December 3, 2009 at 12:30 AM
You know, I love these idiot Huckaloser supporters.
This asshat (Huckafraud) has been propped up like McCain was going into 2008 by the media. He’s had a free pass on being a first class douchenozzel.
On the other hand, Sarah Palin has had the wrath of the entire left wing, the RINOs, and the entire world’s media thrown her way.
Of course, she’s still standing, because it was all a lie. Her supporters are stronger than ever, just like Sarah herself. Sarah, and her supporters have taken everything that comes, and handled it.
Now this tent revival reject is exposed for the total POS that he is and his 3 fans on earth are losing it! Going to pieces over it.
Grow a pair losers. If you can’t realize you hitched your wagon to the wrong mule, then that’s your problem, and no one else’s.
Huck is a fraud. he’s always been a fraud. Get over it. The world is better off with him nowhere near public office. That was true before this animal Clemmons slaughtered 4 cops, and it is even MORE true now.
gary4205 on December 3, 2009 at 12:33 AM
All well and true. All I’m saying is that I’m surprised Herzfeld’s letter is characterized as a polite objection.
Also, notice that I do not use that as an excuse for Huckabee’s actions, which are inexcusable.
jaime on December 3, 2009 at 12:37 AM
The Dems are weeping because it looks like they will not get their fave choice for the 2012 GOP nomination to run against Obama. They so wanted huck to be the 2008 nominee for an “easy kill”. Can you imagine the Dems misery knowing they’ll never get their “easy kill” huckabee?
Perception from liberals and Democrats
“On December 11, 2007 the Drudge Report found out that the highest levels of the Democratic Party told their officials to avoid any criticism of 2008 Republican presidential contender Mike Huckabee, until he would secure the nomination. One Democrat said “He’ll easily be their McGovern, an easy kill.” The last time the Democratic National Committee criticized Huckabee was on March 2nd, 2007.[54]”
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_image_of_Mike_Huckabee
Shelby on December 3, 2009 at 12:41 AM
The prosecutor’s letter is certainly pointed, but not overtly disrespectful and certainly not deserving of the response it was given. Frankly, public servants do not have the luxury of indulging in such snark. It’s unbecoming.
Slublog on December 3, 2009 at 12:43 AM
I didn’t say that. God doesn’t want him to go to Hell. I don’t want him to go to Hell. Only the Devil wants him to go to Hell. But, this man is a fool. An atheist is like a fish in the water swimming around telling everybody that there’s no evidence of any water. He is consumed with fulfilling his lusts whether it’s lying, alcohol, porn, pre-marital sex — you name it. All you have to do is check Hot Air any day of the week to see evidence of his personal sin.
apacalyps on December 3, 2009 at 12:47 AM
“That Huckabee allowed such a letter to be sent doesn’t speak well of his political character.”
That pretty much parallels my own gut instinct I have had of the guy from the start. I have always had the impression that there was something under the surface that caused me not to want to vote for the guy but I never could put my finger on it.
crosspatch on December 3, 2009 at 12:50 AM
Matthew 7. It is simply not your place to condemn. These comment threads are not a place to judge motive or heart. It would be best if you simply stuck to issues instead.
Slublog on December 3, 2009 at 12:53 AM
Absolutely correct. On top of that, it would be a rerun of 2008 in that it would be a lib vs. an outright socialist. Libs win either way. Again.
LibTired on December 3, 2009 at 12:54 AM
Possibly not, but I disagree with you on this point. Herzfeld’s letter seemed unnecesarily provocative.
As I said before, it doesn’t excuse Huckabee’s response which was, of course, inappropriate.
jaime on December 3, 2009 at 12:58 AM
Ahhh
BYE
ama on December 3, 2009 at 1:01 AM
I agree. It was not a well-worded letter.
But, as you said, it doesn’t excuse Huckabee’s response. He should have resisted the impulse to respond in kind. I have read editorials and letters that are much worse than this, and responded with more tact. I’m surprised Huckabee didn’t do the same.
Slublog on December 3, 2009 at 1:04 AM
Do you have any idea how crazy you sound? Seriously.
Do you actually know AP? What happened to kangjie3:16 where it says idiots should STFU.
I think AP is consumed with doing his job, he is not fulfilling his lust by blogging.
kangjie on December 3, 2009 at 1:07 AM
Yeah, Huckabee screwed this up so bad that his reponse to Herzfeld will hurt him, while Herzfeld’s letter is not bad enough to harm his political aspirations in any way (if he has any).
Huckabee’s not my guy, so I don’t care if he’s hurt by this. I was just surprised that AP characterized Herzfeld’s letter as a polite objection, which in my opinion it was not.
jaime on December 3, 2009 at 1:15 AM
Seriously, now that’s funny.
Geochelone on December 3, 2009 at 1:15 AM
Don’t even go there Slub. Don’t lecture me on smiting the scorner. I am sticking to the issues and Allahpundit has lot’s of them. The Bible talks about people who delight in lies. Psalm chapter 62:
“They only consult to cast him down from his excellency: they delight in lies:”
Allahpundit is a bold-faced liar and Mike Huckabee can testify to that. That’s an issue for sure that is worthy of attention.
apacalyps on December 3, 2009 at 1:18 AM
Allahpundit is doing his job alright. Lying for a living.
“These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: 17 a lying tongue, 19 A false witness that speaketh lies,” Proverbs 6:16-19
apacalyps on December 3, 2009 at 1:22 AM
Sorry, pal. As an Elder in the faith, I have a duty to correct. Your comments are out of line.
Slublog on December 3, 2009 at 1:23 AM
Go ahead , make our day.
Huckabee/Mumia 2012.
the_nile on December 3, 2009 at 1:26 AM
There’s no way to say it kindly, but such comments show that you are not thinking clearly. Is Allahpundit a fool or not?
apacalyps on December 3, 2009 at 1:26 AM
Hey , isn’t that Huckabee you’re talking about..
the_nile on December 3, 2009 at 1:30 AM
Are we speaking unkindly now? If so, perhaps you should spend some time meditating on the second commandment in Exodus 20 in regards to your unhealthy respect for a political figure.
Slublog on December 3, 2009 at 1:32 AM
May I suggest a beer summit?
galvestonian on December 3, 2009 at 1:32 AM
No. We are speaking factually now. Please answer the question. Is Allahpundit a fool or not?
apacalyps on December 3, 2009 at 1:33 AM
I reeaally don’t want Huckster to run for prez in 2012. This incident may very well have wrecked his campaign aspirations. The shocking part is normally it is a liberal who grants leniency to thugs. Huckleberry made a bad decision and people died for it. I do agree that his decision was not as bad as those made by later judicial officials. It was obvious this idiot was a career criminal and had no desire to become a positive contributor to society, yet he kept getting released back into society.
jediwebdude on December 3, 2009 at 1:35 AM
And your point is?
galvestonian on December 3, 2009 at 1:39 AM
If you’re using the definition outlined in Psalm 14, then yes, Allahpundit is a fool. Like Paul, however, I have surrendered my rights and have made my goal winning people to Christ.
Slublog on December 3, 2009 at 1:47 AM
I’m glad you had the courage to admit that. Good for you. Allahpundit is a fool. The atheist doesn’t think. With their own words they establish the validity of Scripture when it says “The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God.” Psalm 14:1
apacalyps on December 3, 2009 at 1:52 AM
Hm. Now that depends on the beer…
Slublog on December 3, 2009 at 1:52 AM
But does that necessarily mean we should show atheists contempt? I think not, given Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 9.
Slublog on December 3, 2009 at 1:58 AM
You may be more likely to overlook his lies, but I will not. Jesus turned over the tables of the money changers in the temple for a reason.
apacalyps on December 3, 2009 at 2:06 AM
And not just Allahpundit’s lies. Ed Morrissey’s and Michelle’s too. And if that gets me banned. I say, “Please, and thank you!” (BIG SMILES)
apacalyps on December 3, 2009 at 2:09 AM
HUCKABEE’S PRESIDENTIAL HOPES = DESTROYED
Hard to ♥ Huckabees now
JaqobJackson on December 3, 2009 at 2:15 AM
A poor analogy. Jesus didn’t turn over tables of those who were denying God’s existence. He was righteously angry over those who used God and His temple as a means to achieve their own goals. In this case, monetary profit, but the story could be used to rebuke the man you constantly defend.
And with that, I’m off to sleep.
Slublog on December 3, 2009 at 2:17 AM
Excuse me, gotta have a word with the Evangelicals.
*Stop giving us the Huckabees and Carters of the world, you’re messing the country up*
scotash on December 3, 2009 at 2:30 AM
I love that “sh*t I’m screwed but I gotta keep smiling” photo you keep using for Huckabee posts.
Sharke on December 3, 2009 at 2:39 AM
Damn huck boys are ugly i feel for the wife and daughter. huckabee really suckabee.
bessex on December 3, 2009 at 3:20 AM
There were at least two letters that proceeded the ones that they published. If you were truly skeptical, which you are not, you would have wondered why those letters weren’t published. All they show is a letter from the DA insulting Huckabee.
No, there is a very obvious alternative explanation: Contrary to your b.s., the prosecutor did not politely object. When someone insults you, you can either get angry or laugh it off which appears to be what Huckabee did.
You’re blatantly dishonest when it suits you.
Blake on December 3, 2009 at 3:41 AM
Also allahpundent not a fool he a good guy who may not worship god but he a good guy who find the liars and evil peoples. I’m not the best guy ever but god will protect this wayward sheep and one day allah will see the light. Right now i call allah a friend. As far ed and michelle they also good people who i call friends and not liars and hope they keep doing a great job.
bessex on December 3, 2009 at 3:45 AM
There are alot of state govenors who are pretty religious. Like Mitt Romney, for example. I don’t think he’s dangerously stupid.
What Mike Huckabee did and has done is its own special class of stupidity.
No politician, religious or not, would have acted as much as an imbecile as Huckabee. What makes Huckabee stupid is that he used his religion to justify his stupidity.
Conservative Samizdat on December 3, 2009 at 4:09 AM
Why didn’t Huckabee laugh about privately and send a more professional response?
Instead, he decided to memorialize his heartlessness in black ink for all to see.
Conservative Samizdat on December 3, 2009 at 4:12 AM
“The more I think about it, the more skeptical I get.”
Those letters were published in the newspaper in 2004, they aren’t something just being made up now.
crosspatch on December 3, 2009 at 4:18 AM
Thank you.
I am so glad he is toast. What a fraud.
bopbottle on December 3, 2009 at 4:33 AM
Imagine that— Huckabee is a fraud– absolutely the opposite of everything he tries to project.
Some of us have been blaring this trumpet for months…almost years at this point. I dont know how he made it this far without something like this coming out.
This guy has always emitted a foul odor….even if i couldnt tell what was causing it….it was obvious… the guy stinks.
Good riddance. Maybe we got a shot in 2012 after all.
alecj on December 3, 2009 at 4:51 AM
I am glad he’s toast. He was a terrible candidate to begin with. Can you imagine this as an Oct surprise?
rightallthetime on December 3, 2009 at 5:06 AM
I *am* a religious individual and Huckebee struck me a weasel from the moment I laid eyes on him. Events the last several months confirmed it.
Don’t confuse being religous with being a blind follower, your brain doesn’t shut off cause you believe in God.
gdonovan on December 3, 2009 at 5:26 AM
Stick a fork in him.
Huckabee is done, done, done.
(Bookcase was a cross…)
Haiku Guy on December 3, 2009 at 5:47 AM
Slublog, you disappoint me again. Just when it looks like we’ve really turned a corner, you go and say something that puts you back in it. You are so consumed with trying to prove me wrong that you are missing the whole point. It was not a poor analogy. Jesus turned over the tables of the money changers and He called religious leaders ‘hypocrites’ and ‘vipers’ to their faces because God hates sin! Especially the sin of hypocrisy in religious leaders. (By the way, didn’t you say that you are an Elder in the faith?). Seems little ironic. I rebuke Allahpundit and you shake your finger at me accusing me of being a bad Christian. That how the false teachers have it worked out, they kick the brethren and defend scoffers.
BTW: Allahpundit is anti-theist. OK. Everybody calls him an atheist, but God tells me he’s not an atheist or an agnostic (Romans 1:18-20). And I’m sorry for trying to meet you on neutral ground there Allahpundit. You are not an atheist. I don’t know why it is that you’re suppressing the truth of God or what happened in your past to make you not like the God of the Bible, but that does not make Him go away. He is still real, yesterday, tomorrow, and forever. He’s the same God.
Now, Slublog, I notice you like to criticise me. Another option is that maybe you should lightened up a bit and join me to fight the good fight. I don’t claim to be perfect, and never have, but I serve a God who is and love His Bible, which is perfect. Now, here’s the problem. I am very concerned about the people Allahpundit deceives with his lies (1 Timothy 5:20). Allahpundit calls Christianity absurd. Has no problem with blasphemy, or failure to give the name “God” or “Jesus” capitals. He refers to Obama as Jesus our Messiah. Allahpundit and evolution is fundamentally at war with God. Some of my ancestors may have swung by their necks, but they didn’t swing by their tails. If you think you came from a monkey you are a fool (Romans 1:22). He supports aborting babies in the womb (killing kids). He supports gay marriage (he was against Prop 8). And he posts articles on porn and lies about Mike Huckabee on a regular basis (this latest attempt to use the killing of the four police officers as a political weapon against Mike Huckabee is disgusting.)
Scoffers like Allahpundit, they are the ones who are through Hollywood and the news media feeding lies to American people and creating moral decay and destroying the American family with their decadent, filthy, and immoral filth, they peddle day and night to American people. They are the ones who are destroying everything good in the United States. Allahpundit, whether he knows it or not, he is really being a conduit to lead people to hell if you believe the Bible to be true. Think about it. You know when a man becomes a fool, Slublog? When you think your smarter than God. And that’s Allahpundit. That’s him, man. Think about that. He thinks he’s smarter than God.
apacalyps on December 3, 2009 at 6:20 AM
I think that FOX should create a show for people to argue about religion. Have that Allahpundit person and apacalyps be the hosts. Like Hannity and Colmes but with eternal damnation and bloodshed.
IlikedAUH2O on December 3, 2009 at 6:42 AM
No matter what anyone says Huck did not perform thorough research before issuing Clemmons clemency, nor did he research the other 700 plus others. He did NOT ask for input. In fact when he heard the prosecutor say publicly that he was afraid to let Clemmons out, Huck did not investigate at all.
We have learned he ignored communication from the prosecutors.
The responsibility for his action rests solely with him. If he read Clemmons arrest record AT ALL, he should have said, “Um, no way does this thug get out.”
Now he and his few defenders are spinning like tops to cover his lazy, stupid and superficial approach to his job and that now people that he sprung willy nilly out of prison are killing people.
dogsoldier on December 3, 2009 at 6:47 AM
See, this is why I love the internets.
myrenovations on December 3, 2009 at 6:47 AM
Comment pages: « Previous 1 2 3 Next »