What does it really mean?

What does it really mean? (0.00 / 0)

I tend to agree with you to a point. I feel that Mike Huckabee is the man that can beat Obama. With his stand on the fair tax,I feel that when the people get educated about what it really is,he will pull many democrats to his side. Mike is also a person for change. Huckabee should take SC easily and is neck and neck with Guliani in Fl too. If you look at polls nationwide Huckabee is right up there in most states. If Huckabee pulls off Fl then Guliani will be history. I, for one am a democrat that fully supports Mike Huckabee this time around.

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by: kingfishman07 @ Fri Jan 04, 2008 at 12:52:25 PM CST

Fred and the four RINO's (0.00 / 0)

It is very sad when Republicans can no longer see through left-wing liberal garbage. McCain, Romney, Giuliani and Huckabee, in years past, would not even be listened to in the Republican party.
The four RINO's (Republican In Name Only) think the only way to beat the Democrats is to be just like them; how novel. Any of these four against a Democrat makes for no choice; it takes us once again to the "Lesser of two evils" election process". Any of the four RINO's will be slaughtered by the Democrats and here is why:
www.pinnaclecascade.com/huckabee.html
www.pinnaclecascade.com/giuliani.html
www.pinnaclecascade.com/mccain.html
www.pinnaclecascade.com/romney.html
George Bush's quasi-conservative politics have dug a tremendous hole for Republicans. Now this new batch of "left-wing" conservatives think they are going to be the vanguards of political change by being Democrats.
The only clear conservative in the Republican race is Fred Thompson:
www.pinnaclecascade.com/

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by: GomezCooley @ Tue Jan 08, 2008 at 11:54:03 AM CST

momentum... (0.00 / 0)

So, was it close enough in NH?  I think it was.  Basically a tie.  And if you look at the numbers, Obama was down 10 points a week ago.  So this is really a huge victory for him.

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by: eightfold @ Tue Jan 08, 2008 at 23:54:54 PM CST

religion in this politcal election (0.00 / 0)

Hi-

You said, "Unfortunately, the Mormon issue will probably play in his favor in SC just as Guliani's negative press about his private life will work against him."  I am anxious to see if that will be the case.

I know you have been following the recent happenings of the election, and I thought that with all the news going on in SC and the increase in discussion concerning politics and religion, you may be interested in an independent film coming out titled: "Article VI: Faith, Politics, America." Perhaps this would be for a good post or discussion. It has a very provocative trailer that quickly and pointedly raises many of the big questions that politicians and others have been wrestling with in recent years.

Check out the trailer:

http://www.articlevithemovie.c...

The film was directed by Bryan Hall and Jack Donaldson. It is an intense discussion of the role of faith in politics. The title is taken from Article Six of the United States Constitution: "no religious Test shall ever be required as a Qualification to any Office or public Trust under the United States.

Let me know what you think!

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by: jessicam @ Thu Jan 10, 2008 at 15:28:54 PM CST

Out of retirement (for a moment or two) (0.00 / 0)

I went to the link and can't wait to see the movie in its entirety.  Thanks for the info.  I do think the people of SC are a little more sophisticated than given credit.  True, we have the distinction of being one of the dirtiest campaigning states around but in the end, I think our voters have a fairly good grasp on the issues and they use a filter to seperate the pepper from the fly poop especially when it comes to a candidate overtly using religion as a campaign theme.  I may be entirely wrong but I have to go on personal experience with like minded conservatives like me.

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by: Peddler @ Thu Jan 10, 2008 at 22:49:33 PM CST

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Fred Thompson is the only choice (0.00 / 0)

Fred Thompson is the only real conservative running. He is a federalist and believes in limited government. He supports the 2nd Amendment and the rest of the Constitution. He understands economics and why the American people should be deciding how to spend their money, not having Washington spend it for them. He is strong on national defense and understand the threat caused by global terrorism. He is pro-life and always has been.

Huckabee is RINO. Yes, he has part of the puzzle as a strong social conservative, but he is NOT a federalist and (just like the democrats) believes government is the answer when it is really the problem!

Fred Thompson is the conservative choice, hands down!

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by: GMEllis625 @ Sun Jan 13, 2008 at 01:31:02 AM CST

Free viewings of the film Article VI: Faith, Politics, America (0.00 / 0)

They are streaming the video for free today and tomorrow only! Jan 18 and 19!

http://www.articlevithemovie.com/

Check it out!

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by: jessicam @ Fri Jan 18, 2008 at 12:15:06 PM CST

What does it really mean? (0.00 / 0)

It's hard to believe Huckabee's soundbites are passing for substance. Why does he avoid discussing his positions on the issues? Well, look at his record on illegal immigration, higher taxes and bigger government, and belief that our foreign policy is arrogant instead of necessary. Plus now he's been bragging in Michigan about his close ties to the unions. Also, he said this in Michigan, "[Some of my opponents] do not want to change the Constitution, but I believe it's a lot easier to change the Constitution than it would be to change the word of the living God, and that's what we need to do is to amend the Constitution so it's in God's standards rather than try to change God's standards.

I'm a God fearing Christian myself, but shouldn't someone inform him the Constitution is based on God's laws and of that little thing called the First Ammendment, umm seperation of church and state. Our forefathers included this based on their experience with the overbearing influence of the Protestant Church in England's government.

Fred Thompson is the real deal, the only candidate with a true conservative position on all the issues. The only one who openly invites you to look at his past. The only one who will look you straight in the eye and tell you how it really is, good or bad, straightup. The only one that can be trusted to stand tall, and have the resolve to do what is necessary to protect America.

Here's some links:

http://www.fred08.com/index.aspx

http://www.fred08.com/Principl...

http://www.independentmail.com...

http://www.pinnaclecascade.com...

http://vets4fred.net/

I have to put my trust for the future of our national security in a man who speaks with substance, who stands on his principles, who looks you in the eye and tells you straightforward what's on his mind. Fred Thompson is this man. He's well thought out, a great communicator, and rock solid on his principles. Go to Fred08.com and look around at his white papers and speeches to make up your own mind. Then tell me who you think should lead us through these dangerous and uncertain times as President and Commander-in-Chief for the next 8 years, Fred Thompson.

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by: charlespurvis @ Sat Jan 19, 2008 at 00:49:01 AM CST

why dont you listen to MLKlll?? (0.00 / 0)

http://www.johnedwards.com/new...

   January 20, 2008

   The Honorable John R. Edwards

   410 Market Street

   Suite 400

   Chapel Hill, NC 27516

   Dear Senator Edwards:

   It was good meeting with you yesterday and discussing my father's legacy. On the day when the nation will honor my father, I wanted to follow up with a personal note.

   There has been, and will continue to be, a lot of back and forth in the political arena over my father's legacy. It is a commentary on the breadth and depth of his impact that so many people want to claim his legacy. I am concerned that we do not blur the lines and obscure the truth about what he stood for: speaking up for justice for those who have no voice.

   I appreciate that on the major issues of health care, the environment, and the economy, you have framed the issues for what they are - a struggle for justice. And, you have almost single-handedly made poverty an issue in this election.

   You know as well as anyone that the 37 million people living in poverty have no voice in our system. They don't have lobbyists in Washington and they don't get to go to lunch with members of Congress. Speaking up for them is not politically convenient. But, it is the right thing to do.

   I am disturbed by how little attention the topic of economic justice has received during this campaign. I want to challenge all candidates to follow your lead, and speak up loudly and forcefully on the issue of economic justice in America.

   From our conversation yesterday, I know this is personal for you. I know you know what it means to come from nothing. I know you know what it means to get the opportunities you need to build a better life. And, I know you know that injustice is alive and well in America, because millions of people will never get the same opportunities you had.

   I believe that now, more than ever, we need a leader who wakes up every morning with the knowledge of that injustice in the forefront of their minds, and who knows that when we commit ourselves to a cause as a nation, we can make major strides in our own lifetimes. My father was not driven by an illusory vision of a perfect society. He was driven by the certain knowledge that when people of good faith and strong principles commit to making things better, we can change hearts, we can change minds, and we can change lives.

   So, I urge you: keep going. Ignore the pundits, who think this is a horserace, not a fight for justice. My dad was a fighter. As a friend and a believer in my father's words that injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere, I say to you: keep going. Keep fighting. My father would be proud.

   Sincerely,

   Martin L. King, III

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by: Deborah63 @ Thu Jan 24, 2008 at 00:18:32 AM CST