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Subscribe to RSSYesterday, we wrote about Mike Huckabee claiming falsely on a conservative talk-radio show that President Obama grew up in Kenya. (A Huckabee spokesman later said the former Arkansas governor, considering a 2012 White House bid, "misspoke.")
Today, Huckabee, on a nationwide book tour, invoked madrassas in reference to President Obama, but not because he's saying he's a Muslim.
Per Political Wire, Huckabee said: "And I have said many times, publicly, that I do think he has a different worldview and I think it is, in part, molded out of a very different experience. Most of us grew up going to Boy Scout meetings and, you know, our communities were filled with Rotary Clubs, not madrassas." He adds, “I’ve never said he’s a Muslim.” (The video is below. The quote appears at about 5:15.)
Conspiracy theorists on the right believe President Obama is a Muslim. He is not. He is a Christian.
Huckabee was also asked whether the amount of money he's made in the past two years will factor into his decision to run for president.
"The decision I make is not going to be based on my own personal finances," Huckabee said, adding, "That's not going to be the factor that gets me in or out."
Huckabee had said last week, per Roll Call: “If I run, I walk away from a pretty good income. I don’t want to walk away any sooner than I have to because frankly, I don’t have a lot of reserve built up. Most of my life was in public service. Therefore I didn’t come away wealthy. In order to run for president last time, I cashed in my life insurance, my annuities, I pretty much went through everything that I ever had as an asset that I thought I might someday live on. One thing I committed to myself, to my wife and God, was that if I do this I’m hopefully going to be in a position that I’m not so completely destitute at the end of it, that I have no idea what to do if I get sick."
He was also asked about Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum having their Fox contracts suspended because of their overtures at possible runs for the White House. Huckabee hosts a show on Fox.
"Well, if I see Fox News pop up on my phone ID, maybe I shouldn't answer it, I don't know," Huckabee joked. He added, "It's one of the reasons I'm not in a big hurry to go out and make an announcement."
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So, wherenis the story on Obama's falling back to a 48% approval rating in your poll?
Anybody? Anybody?
no joe... here's Mark Murray's thorough piece on today's poll. As you can see, he led with the issues. And here's the paragraph on Obama's approval drop:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41876558/ns/politics/
Sorry, Mr. Montenaro- was looking for it on this site. I would have thought there would be a First Read story.
It's news, and political, is it not?
OUCH! That one had to hurt! LMAO!
By the way, here is another voice on the subject of unions
http://www.quinnipiac.edu/x1295.xml?ReleaseID=1562
I have not yet seen your cross tabs- been traveling all day. Be interesting to see them.
Hope they are not as bad at the CBS/NYTimes pool. You would not want to be in that discredited company.
Dr No No Jo
What's this obsession about polls? Did you look at RCP?
The biggest disparity is in Fox-Mussen at -8 kinda like you negative; lady ? Relax, the world is not coming to an end just because of some numbers.
You can believe despite all the negativity the President's approval rating after 2 years is still better than your beloved Bush.
Mark , nice to see you pop in. I know you are busy. I wish we could see more of you.
NJ:
Read much...not very much. Not enough to be considered an educated economist.
Awesome Ron, nice to see you joining the "got nothing to say on any issue so have to personally attack" crowd.
You really should be proud my man. An I use that last word very loosely. But hey, you got Feisty and Bev. on your side, so there is that.
So let's hear it from you - do you consider yourself to be intellectually superior to NoJo? And do tell us by what standard you measure.
Huckabee, you are a hypocrite. Your Jesus said to give away your belongings and follow him. You are saying you are reluctant to follow him (run for office) unless you can afford it.
OH *snap* - when getting you ass handed to you on a silver platter - quick DIVERT!
Nice try NJNB - NO DICE!
Here's a tissue for you babe - to wipe the drool of you chin!
So Huckleberry, If you and your GOTP weren't so busy trying to get rid of the ACA you wouldn't have to worry so much about your health care in your twilight years. Oh and by the way what kind of clown destroys his life savings trying to get to the Presidency when you knew there was little chance of winning? What a Maroon! You are a snake oil salesman! Yes you are a charlatan and here's to seeing your book on sale at the local Dollar Tree!
The only time No No mentions President Obama's poll number is when she thinks it is bad; otherwise, never a peep. 48% is actually a good number considering all the nonsense that is blasted at him by the right every single day.
So when did the word "misspoke" come to mean "blatantly lying out your backside"? What a maroon.
Huckleberry is furiously trying to JAM the genie back into the bottle!
As always, to little to late!
Though I've never been a fan of the Huckster, I always used to think he was above this sort of thing. Man, I can be really naive at times.
I could think of another place this liar could jam it but you get my drift :-)
You've got that right!
Thou shall not bear false witness.
Huckabee is a hypocrite. His Jesus said to give away your belongings and follow him. Huckabee is saying he is reluctant to follow him (and run for office) unless he can afford it.
I always knew he had that smarmy form of condescension that's particular to Fundamentalists, but I didn't think he would channel the worst sort of dog whistle pandering.
Indy Lib - I hear you my friend !
The Huckster has officially crossed into the bat sh!t crazy ZONE!
Huckabee misspoke? Very funny. Mr. Fox News Republican misspoke. Could he be part of the Fox News organization and be a republican and care much about the truth. And a Baptist minister? Come on Huckabee - run for president. God will support you and so will Fox. Michelle Bachmann for VP
When Hillary misspoke about landing in Bosnia under fire. When Bill misspoke about sexual relationships with "that women" When Hussain said he had almost finished campaigning in all 57 states. The list is just too damn long to keep going.
Misspoke became an acceptable excuse from the point at which the American people decided politicians (from either party) could be held to a lower standard of behavior than non-politicians. It's prevalent on both sides of the aisle, and while Huckabee is but the latest example, I have no doubt that there will be many more examples prior to the next election cycle. If any of them had an ounce of courage, or was willing to be seen as less than perfect, the correct answer is "I made a mistake", simple, to the point, and clear. Unfortunately, they (none of them) have the courage to admit a mistake, that would be held against them during their next (seemingly current at all times) campaign.
The Right wing-nuts know damn well what they are doing - making sure that some people believe that President Obama is "not one of us." He is "the other." He is "unAmerican."
They want to put doubt and fear into the minds of those who can't think, choose not to think, and those who are told what to think. If they can deligitimize Obama enough, people will accept that he is not the legal President. In code, they are also insinuating that being "black" means he should not be president.
No other President in history has had to deal with this kind of scum. Partisanship aside, how do you think citizens of other countries think of America and Americans? Whether you are Democrat, Republican, Independent or Other, can't you see that this sort of shannigans makes this country look hypocritical? When elected officials cannot respect the presidency, we have a huge problem in this country.
Why is educating oneself so difficult? The nonsense posted here, the calling of names, makes me wonder whether or not we need to give a civics test and an IQ test before allowing one to vote.
Living in LA -
I'm not so sure that "I made a mistake" is all that much better than "I misspoke". The person speaking in either case would probably never have used either defense if they weren't caught by the media or by someone on the other side and had to backtrack. If no one called them out on their statements, they'd keep right on making them - deliberately - over and over. To me, the correct response if they had that ounce of courage you mention would be "You know what? You're right and I was wrong. I knew it was wrong when I said it, but I took a chance that I could get more mileage out of it with my base than I would lose by offending the other side's base or those in the middle. In the future I should either stand by my beliefs or not open my mouth in the first place".
But no, I'm not holding my breath waiting for that to ever happen.....
Hi Joanne,
I'm good with whatever acknowledgement is appropriate. I'm not as certain that it's always deliberate as you seem to be, but taking responsibility for your own "mistakes", "misspeaking", or outright lies, really ought to be mandatory in a politician, no excuses, step up and acknowledge the issue, and correct it as soon as possible. I'm a beancounter, when I make a mistake, I acknowledge it, and inform the affected parties just as soon as it becomes known to me. Politicians shouldn't get a free pass regardless of party, it's not a party issue, it's an issue of public trust, and responsibility. If a poltician won't accept responsibility for his or her actions, then they don't deserve the authority derived from their elected (I hope) positions.
Have a truly wonderful day, it's sunshiny and bright here in Ca. Hopefully you all have been spared the midwest winter patterns, although Pa certainly gets snow.
Agree wholeheartedly that it's an issue of public trust and responsibility - and always find it amusing when politicians avoid the responsibility part and then wonder where the public trust went.
We've had more than our usual share of snow here this winter, but I love snow and can never get enough. I should be living in Alaska or Minnesota at the very least.
Nice to see you around these parts - don't be a stranger!
This is all getting to be too much! Obama influenced by Jomo Kenyatta and the Mau Mau Revolution? How stupid does this man think people could possibly be? Then he says he misspoke and tried to substitute Indonesia for Kenya. This is unbelievable. Like there are any Mau Mau in Indonesia. Lie, lie, lie, typical Fox employee.
Huckabee is pandering to the tea party - and how interesting that even Huckabee treats them like idiots and lies outright to them. Too bad so many of these tea party people actually fall for these lies from the sleasze bags of the GOP.
For a man who used to be a Baptist minister he sure does lie quite often. Did he convert and become a Satanist? Maybe that's where he got all his money from, selling souls.
"How stupid does this man think people could possibly be?"
Bush won re-election in 2004 with 51% of the vote. There are a lot of stupid people out there.
Rick in Vegas
This is all getting to be too much! Obama influenced by Jomo Kenyatta and the Mau Mau Revolution? How stupid does this man think people could possibly be? Then he says he misspoke and tried to substitute Indonesia for Kenya. This is unbelievable. Like there are any Mau Mau in Indonesia. Lie, lie, lie, typical Fox employee.
Worst,
Gov. Rev Right
doesn't even know, apparently, the original Boston Tea Party were anti -colonial too just like the Mau Mau. That is why the
Boston Tea Party, the original one, threw the tea in the Boston Harbor.
The only difference between the Mau Mau and the original anti-colonists is Kenya was/is the Mau Mau's land on the continent of Africa.
Well you know, last November might have proved that Huckabee is right about voters not being very bright. 20% of Americans think that the sun revolves around the earth. He can say anything he wants and most of the republican base will believe him. Let's start a rumor that Obama came to as a child from another solar system.
I like this Huckwote, in light of Fox News' position on events in state capitals.
"Most of my life was in public service. Therefore I didn’t come away wealthy."
Huckabee, you are a hypocrite. Your Jesus said to give away your belongings and follow him. You are saying you are reluctant to follow him (run for office) unless you can afford it.
Huckabee, join the middle class and get an idea if you get sick. He was probably one of the loudest voices against healthcare reform too. No, he'll just keep working for FOX making big bucks and lying about President Obama. Then he'll go enjoy his new, big house on the Florida Gulf - I think he referred to it as the "Redneck Riviera".
Everyone who works at Fox News is sick
Mike Huckabee is a lying idiot - he brings disgrace to this country and shows exactly what the GOP is made of - all low life's with nothing but trash and sleaze. Get lost Huckabee - you are truly an idiot.
Mike Huckabee is a prime example of the phrase, "when you've got nothing else..."
Yeah, what is it about the GOP - they regurgitate the same things over and over and over and over again - Oh, gee, could it be that they have absolutely no ideas, no plans, no jobs for sure, and oh, yeah, no idea at all about how to govern. All they've got is political rhetoric, the "let's put the screws to the middle class", and more crap about President Obama that got old in what, 2008. They lie through their teeth and they don't even care.
man he is dumb
Ha, truer words were never spoken. Your post is proof that brevity is the soul of wit.
Huckabee is supposed to be a minister, sure...but what would Jesus do??? Jesus would say "it's not cool to say ANYTHING to get elected". We are still trying to get over the fact that he misspoke about using a firearm against Obama, oh yeah he misspoke then also. Huckabee shame on YOU. You are no peace-maker. You need to learn the true meaning of Jesus and what he stood for, unfortunately a foolish old man seldom changes.
"Thou shall not bare false witness." Guess the Huckster missed that one.
The GOP presidential field is getting decimated before it even begins. Let the Gaffes keep coming, its peeling away the Independent votes from the Republican party. The spectacle of GOP primary candidates stumbling over each other in a debate trying to go right of Ghengis Khan will be most entertaining.
Mike Huckabee is another Fox/Republican/Tea Bagger pawn, that is ultimatly resposnsible for this country's deep unsolvable problems. Rupert Murdock must be taken down. The only way to that is to boycott all companies advertising on any of the Fox empire.
My Dear Reverand Huckabee has brought about a situation where I fear for his very soul. As a Rev. myself I would welcome the opportunity to counsel The Reverand as he has obviously lost his way. It is a sad thing to see this happen even though our faith varies somewhat in it's concepts. That his lie was deliberate is pointed out by his follow up during that interview which is mostly being repeated out of context. The Reverand is an educated man. He knows that the Brits were indeed involved in colonizing Kenya not Indonesia and he most assuredly knows the MauMaus were also Kenyan in origin. As for the bust the Reverand says was returned ok perhaps a slip but now it is well known and public knowledge the bust is in the residence having been replaced by Abraham Lincoln. Abe Lincoln a Republican by the way. Having a subordinate attempt a gross confabulation on his behalf may clear the Rev in some eyes of this world. He is a man of the cloth and after bearing false witness he has compunded the whole thing by allowing a lie to his benefit by another to not only stand but he now defends that lie as well. I am ashamed to say Mr Huckabee is a minister who uses the title Reverand when it suits him and abandons the teachings of Our Lord when that suits him. I sincerely hope someone of his church calls him on this immediately and that he does what we have been taught to do and make full and complete heartfelt amends in order to restore honor to the Baptist Church and himself. Mistakes are one thing Reverand, intent is another.
There is a certain segment of our population who see President Obama as "different". Why is so much effort being spent looking at our current president's life as different? What does Huckabee want? What is he comfortable with? A sell out for corporations, a sell out to working people, a sell out to good public educations? A conformist? That's what this sounds like lately from Huckabee. And from what I'm gathering from his statements, he is saying that if you don't fit into one of those categories, then you mustn't be a "real" American.
Huckabee is truly living in the wrong century. The world is passing him by. He's stuck somewhere in the 1950's, early 1960's like so many of his age.
We should be proud at how far we as a country have come.
It kind of reminds me of what it must have been like for those great actors of the 1930's and '40's who woke up one day and saw Montgomery Clift and Marlon Brando making a huge impact on the younger generation. Or perhaps what it was like for our grandparents when they turned on the radio one day and heard -
Well it's one for the money, two for the show, three to get ready now go cat go.
Things change. Cultures change. Progress has a way of doing that. If you're a conservative, then fight on those principals. (Principals I don't understand any longer). But for goodness sakes, stop trying to find some mystery behind President Obama. He is one of us. Just a few generations ahead of Huckabee's thinking.
I read this book many many years ago called You Must Remember This. And it was interviews with children whose fathers had come here from Eastern Europe, who had settled in the Lower East Side in the early part of the 20th Century. These kids were ashamed of their fathers for a bit, because their fathers talked like Eastern Europeans, dressed like Eastern Europeans and couldn't get used to America's cultures and ways. They were locked into their old fashioned ways.
It took their children to show them what America was, which was a land of diversity and progress and always moving forward. Especially in New York City. The Lower East Side was the beginning of all this.
And America should be proud. For some older white people, they can't understand what has happened. They weren't paying attention. They were too immersed in their own little sheltered world. I see it on tv all the time with pundits and hosts. I can hear it.
And so it is once again the young people who are showing them what America can finally be. Stop catering to the tea partiers. Progress just isn't their thing. Life is passing them by as well.
I don't know Huckabee's age. But he's a baby boomer. These changes were happening during his lifetime. Why is it he can't accept it? My grandfather was from Italy. Other grandparents were from Russia and Poland and Ireland and South America and Australia and Germany, who came here for a better life for their children. President Obama's father was from Kenya, who traveled here to get a good education.
President Obama grew up without a father. That is sad for any child, especially I would think for a little boy. But he worked hard and it paid off. Why can't more people appreciate that?
President Barack Hussein Obama. I sometimes still have to sit back and say to myself - wow.
How many Republicants are aware that President Obama's other grandfather fought under Patton and is considered a hero? C'mon Republicans lets attack the President because of that fact. Spanky you are a fact spouter spout this.
They tried all of this "other" "not one of us" stuff in 2008 and while it resonated with their base (go figure), it clearly didn't sway the over 50% who voted to elect President Obama. Wouldn't you think Huckabee would be trying something new? Or is this about making more of that money he has come to like by selling books and who cares about the truth.
Pat, beautifully written - I couldn't agree with you more. As an old white woman, I'm so disappointed in the hateful rhetoric against this good man, our President. Guess I'm kinda glad I'm not going to be around to see what this country is eventually going to become, if the current atmosphere continues. God bless the children... Maybe they can change this.
Lyn, KCMO
Pat, beautifully written - I couldn't agree with you more. As an old white woman, I'm so disappointed in the hateful rhetoric against this good man, our President.
Pat is beautiful that's why I like her and you too.
Guess I'm kinda glad I'm not going to be around to see what this country is eventually going to become, if the current atmosphere continues. God bless the children... Maybe they can change this.
Don't say that. I want you and I to share those moments; even if we have to pull up to our computers in a wheel chair. You know something? I think from the way the tide is turning 2012 may just be our moment.
Hugs
Beverly
Pat Boston MA
There is a certain segment of our population who see President Obama as "different". Why is so much effort being spent looking at our current president's life as different?
I think it's a symptom of a larger problem. There is a huge segment of our population that do not look any further that win vs. lose or success vs. failure, thus their outright bigotry (Ex. look at the huge viewership of Idol, DWTS, Survivor, etc.) Everything slides "easily" into one slot or the other without any critical thought. As well, this is the easiest group to sway via clever marketing.
Unless we lift ourselves out of this hole - via education - it won't change.
i grew up in hawaii -- same place as the president -- best place to raise a kid - as for me - i'm glad to be different -
Mel, I'm afraid we're going to have to ask to see your birth certificate before we can allow you to post here!!
Ha! good one Steeler Fan.
I was told as a young girl in Vermont, "if you're not a liberal they'll revoke your birth certificate". Guess that scared me straight to "flaming" !!
NBC / FR – This is your news headline set for the day?
Huckabee on Obama?
Bachmann’s bridge: A double standard.
Barbour claims Obama wants gas prices to go up
Boehner won’t commit.
Really? Every single article a negative headline aimed at one party and you guys call your self a news organization. “The first place for key political news and analysis from the NBC News Political Unit.”
Surely you guys can do better than this.
Smells like raw meat for the regulars that post often. Too often. Perhaps that is the whole point. Please tell me I am wrong and that you may from time to time actually provide some less partisan and more centrist analysis.
They did a public service. They pointed out that Huckabee is a hypocrite. They just didn't put that in their headline. To Huckabee: you are a hypocrite. Your Jesus said to give away your belongings and follow him. You are saying you are reluctant to follow him (run for office) unless you can afford it.
The Independent: If I had to guess, I would guess that Mark & Domenico are conservatives. I have no way of knowing this of course, but it it is what I have always assumed. Having said that as a Democrat, I still came back here day after day, especially during the 2008 presidential election. Why? Because they didn't cater to anybody.
I have seen them through the years be nothing but fair and professional. They have continually done their research and have struck down stories that were false, despite what the rest of the media was reporting.
They are young, yet very mature and good at what they do. Sometimes I don't agree with their reporting. But more important than that, I always know they don't have an agenda. They're just attempting to report the facts. This is very clear if you read them daily.
Huckabee is going too far and that's a story. Just like the rest of those who may be running for President. Their words and actions matter. For both parties.
So for me, it doesn't matter if they are D or I or R. It just doesn't matter. What does matter is their professionalism and obvious hard work they put into their writing here. And they give us much room to express whatever it is you or I want to express.
The Independent-2245816
Really? Every single article a negative headline aimed at one party and you guys call your self a news organization. "The first place for key political news and analysis from the NBC News Political Unit."
Surely you guys can do better than this.
Smells like raw meat for the regulars that post often. Too often. Perhaps that is the whole point. Please tell me I am wrong and that you may from time to time actually provide some less partisan and more centrist analysis.
The Independent-
That's what makes MSNBC/NBC "fair and balanced". They give both points of view. Watch MSNBC in the morning you'd think it was right wing talk radio.
I'm not pandering either; it's just how I see it.
Also sometimes the threads they put up will make you think it too. Believe me, it's not always wine and roses over here. Go through the archives you'll be surprised.
Do not get to watch much TV until the evenings I have no slant on that topic. And when I do watch TV, I prefer Discovery, sports events and local news. To get the US news, global news, economic news and political news I prefer reading articles such as this on the web. That is why I have taken the time to actually post. I usually do not do too much of that. Perhaps my feedback will be heard because it does not appear to be anywhere close to objective.
Bev & Pat
You two post here very often and I take issue with great deal of the tenor and vitriol of your commentary. I may agree or disagree with a position you take on political issues, but often your view is drown out by the rhetoric that comes along with it. You may be right about the personal politics of the authors of many of the articles, but from my viewpoint there is a regular and clear bias. The resulting commentary is often worth the price of admission. One can always count on 10-20 regulars, yourselves included that snark back and forth on each and every issue, no matter how mundane.
Yep, one by one these GOP/TeaBag candidates just cant help themselves to a double helping of 'buy the lie' and then help sell it like porn. Purveyors of slander and disciples of hate
The giant sucking sound you hear is the Independent vote leaving the GOP/TeaBAg coalition. Not to mention Huckabee's soul
"Though shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor"
-Written by God (as told to Moses)
Independent,
You called it. Every article is slanted to the left. This appeals to the ignorant libbies who are forever on the vine with nothing tangible to contribute.....ever.
Frankly I don't really care who runs against Obama from the Republican side. The Democrats would be better served if they nominated someone other than Obama.
He can't run on his record obviously. He can only resort to smear and attack ads. The voting public, those with more than a liberal's bumper-sticker mentality, has learned to see through these type of campaign ads, and they have the potential to backfire on their author.
Once their campaign goes south, there is no more time or money to turn it around.
And yet somehow Edward, President Obama is STILL more popular than were Reagan or Clinton at this point in their presidencies. http://www.gallup.com/poll/124922/Presidential-Approval-Center.aspx
But that's OK, keep telling yourself that a smarmy, lying POS like the Huckster will beat him easily.
just like all the other republicans we saw early on in this presidents term, Huckabee is pandering to the birthers and teapartiers who he wants their votes. Are we surprised by this action when our own speaker of the house Boehner did the same thing some weeks back? Boehner said "it's not his responsibility" to tell the American people what to think? wow Boehner, and your 'e third in line under the President. So just like him, all these repubs are afraid of their minority fringe and would rather guarantee their votes then to grow a spine and do what is correct....have some pride and speak the truth!!
Huckabee, do you think we see you now as POTUS material....i think not!!!
This dirt bag is a religious cult leader ...why is even being allowed to run for a government position ? It was my understanding that their no place in OUR government for this cult foolishness !
And he's a hypocrite.
To Huckabee - Your Jesus said to give away your belongings and follow him. You are saying you are reluctant to follow him (run for office) unless you can afford it.
Um , Gov Huckster
Even if you said Indonesia , you'd still be wrong. Indonesia was a colony of the Netherlands, in case you didn't know. You need to correct/explain a few other things too...
The bust was returned because it was on loan.
How about you explaining why you lied about President Obama alienating the Black vote over DOMA; despite a nearly 90% support of African Americans support?
What about explaining why you, in spite of the fact that a convict you granted clemency to; and you knew he already had a record of violent felonies and disturbing behavior while in prison?
Why did you, according to Media Matters, direct Sunday evening viewers to a site to sign a petition telling Congress to "balance the budget," "cut their spending," and "save American families"; but it redirects visitors to a web page soliciting donations for your political action committee which financially supports Republican candidates in addition to it paying your daughter's salary?
What of your appeal for the New York gubernatorial candidate Carl Paladino who has a taste for racist emails, a desire to put welfare recipients into prison dorms and teach them “personal hygiene?
It's on you tube that you really like Carl Paladino doesn't seem to American or Christian for a preacher, hummmm ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rz1UGddTDYs&feature=player_embedded#at=20
How 'bout explain why you hang out with nazi homophobes?
Gov fake theocrat you are fleecing the sheep in your flock.
WTF Huck! Christian tolerance at its best. Welcome all you believers and the rest of you sinners well you know what's going to happen to you! Kenya awaits I guess? or is that hell I never get that straight.
Huckabee and many Tea Party advocates evoke the "other" image ----- that Obama is a THEMMM. That is a characteristic of eliminationism which was also large partt of another movement back in the 1930's. It was called Nazism.
Huckabee, you are a hypocrite. Your Jesus said to give away your belongings and follow him. You are saying you are reluctant to follow him (run for office) unless you can afford it.
Again, Huckabee did not expressly "claim" Obama grew up in Kenya. He said it in passing.
Was the headline awhile back, "Obama claims there are 57 states" ? No, he made an error.
I know the unionized teachers spend most of their school day singing the praises of the Dear Leader, but believe it or not, mistakes can still be made about his life.
The mistake really didnt make much difference, except to state run media MSNBC.
MSNBC is spinning Left, as usual. Other stories spin left today, bashing Bachman, Barbour, Boehner.....keep it up, maybe you can get direct government funding like PBS...
Bob, he said "Kenya" at least 3 times, linked it to the "Mau Mau Rebellion" that occurred in Kenya, and referred specifically to Britain, of which Kenya is a former colony.
Reverend Huckabee knew exactly what he was doing...he was lying.
"sell all you have and give away your money.then,follow me." but huck said to jesus," i cannot for i am a glen beck wacko follower" how can i follow you?
i know you preach the truth lord but,i cannot tell the truth. you see i am a follower and contributor to fix,i mean fox news. we always are fare and balanced.
after all i have to follow the other governor,oops i mean half term governor,into this political field. you see lord,by preaching your word i cannot make millions. but if i preach fox words of "wisdom" and "truth" i can,like the former cathokic now phoney prophet glen beck,make millions upon millions and blow a gasket on a national tv program that continues to lose sponsors and become a bigger embarassment than any other tea bagger.
Pat Boston,MA I have to say that it's posts like yours that affirms that we Democrats are on the right side of what is happening in our country and in the world today. Thanks.
Awwwww Spanky took his bully act and shut up for now at least? C'mon Spanky let's talk about Columbia, Harvard ohh and war hero grandad's. Facts always work on imbeciles don't they spanky?? SPANKY!!!!!!!!!
Two thoughts on a couple of Huckleberry's comments:
"Most of my life was in public service. Therefore I didn't come away wealthy....."
Huck, you should of moved to Texas and run for Governor-for-Life like our Good-Hair/No Brains "W" clone. He's spent his life in public service and managed to sell enough of our state to the highest bidder that now he's a multi-millionaire and lives in a $10K per month hill-top public-housing mansion.
"......if I do this I'm hopefully going to be in a position that I'm not so completely destitute at the end of it, that I have no idea what to do if I get sick."
Huck, if you are truly a Christian, you should admit that supporting universal health-care for the poor, the children, the elderly, etc. is the Christian thing to do. So, why do you instead seek the support of the money-changers and their attempts to harm the less-fortunate in our society? Oh, that's right....God helps those who help themselves. Well, the top 2% are helping themselves to more wealth than the bottom 50% combined. I bet that's a plan Jesus will appreciate when he comes back. Looks like it's going to be no rapture for you, Huck!
Theologian Cornel West has said that there are always 2 churches--one that supports and works on behalf of the privileged, another that supports and works on behalf of everyone else. They're always jockeying for position and at different times one or the other is more prominent. It isn't hard to figure out which side Huck is on.
Yeah, looks like one by one, they will all buy the lie and peddle it like porn.
The giant sucking sound you hear is the Independent vote leaving the GOP/Teabag party
'Though Shalt Not Bear FAlse Witness Against Thy Neighbor"
-Written By God (as told to Moses)
Tim,
Sounds like you know all about peddling porn.
Nothing to offer, eh Edward?
Nicely said Tim. Voted.