'Radical cleric' Mike Huckabee »
Posted by: ZiegfeldGirl 6 months, 3 weeks ago422 CommentsReflectReport this Story
Mike Huckabee's proposal Monday night to rewrite the U.S. Constitution in the words of his God got virtually no mention in mainstream media today. But it's all over the web, and it won't go away because it captures the radical lurking behind the aw-shucks demeanor.
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ZiegfeldGirl6 months, 3 weeks ago
I submitted this under "Religion" rather than "Politics" because it is more about religion. Mike Huckabee puts his Religious views over the sanctity of the Constitution.
"I have opponents in this race who do not want to change the Constitution," Huckabee told a Michigan audience on Monday. "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 -- to amend the Constitution so it's in God's standards rather than try to change God's standards so it lines up with some contemporary view."
He sealed his fate with that statement. I will NEVER vote for that man.
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Spadecaller6 months, 3 weeks ago
ziegfeldgirl
Thank you for posting this story and inviting me to review it. I applaud your stance, "I will NEVER vote for that man."
We live in a free country, but those who promise NOT to defend our constitution because of their personal religious convictions do not belong holding offices in our government.
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toph19736 months, 3 weeks ago
I wonder what his new constitution would say about Atheists, Muslims, Hindus, Patafarians, Agnostics and anyone else that did not believe in his version of god. Everyone should be terrified of this kind of zealotry.
As someone on here astutely said, Fascism will come wrapped in a flag carrying a cross.
There is only one word to describe this man: Traitor. He is advocating the violation of the document that protects our freedom
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Dave596 months, 3 weeks ago
He doesn't say anything about defending the Constitution he speaks of changing it to reflect his beliefs. His beliefs are not mine. As such I resent his attempt to shove his beliefs into my Constitution. What he proposed has no place there. Try checking Constitutional Law and see.
Don't try to spin it to make it look like he is "Defending" the Constitution and anyone who might disagree does not.
I will defend the Constitution to my death, even against people like Hukabee and George W. Bush.
My hope is that we are not stupid enough to elect another right wing religious freak to our highest office.
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Justice4All6 months, 3 weeks ago
This man is dangerous. I hope more people can see that he represents everything that this country seeks to defend itself from.
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splitrch6 months, 3 weeks ago
Frankly I think he is nothing more than a 2 bit politician talking out of both sides of his mouth at the same time. If he lasts long enough to reach Super Tuesday, what will he be saying to voters in more cosmopolitan areas? He will try to distance himself from these remarks. Huckabee is a Huckster.
Good thing he exposed himself early on. Stick a fork in him, he's done.
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Raiderwall6 months, 3 weeks ago
Great story, ZiegfieldGirl. Huckabee is certainly playing up to his base to win the nomination. It's his only chance of winning, and he's making the most of it, after languishing in the lower tiers of the race. However, rewriting the constitution is a deal breaker with most voters and will end Huckabee's campaign, hopefully before it really gains momentum.
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bobo-in-texas6 months, 3 weeks ago
Me too. He won't get the nomination because of these type of gaffs but if he did, I'd stay home on election day.
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searchbeam6 months, 3 weeks ago
ZG,
You surprised me with your post, and more so with your comment!
It is very refreshing to read that from someone with strong Conservative leaning!
I applaud you, and agree with you 100%.
Peace and Blessings!
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Bkumm6 months, 3 weeks ago
If you're not afraid of Mike Huckabee, you're not paying attention. I'm reminded of the theme song to "Monk" every time I hear Huckabee speak or see his name.
"It's a jungle out there
Disorder and confusion everywhere
No one seems to care
Well I do
Hey, who's in charge here?
It's a jungle out there
Poison in the very air we breathe
Do you know what's in the water that you drink?
Well I do, and it's amazing
People think I'm crazy, 'cause I worry all the time
If you paid attention, you'd be worried too
You better pay attention
Or this world we love so much might just kill you
I could be wrong now, but I don't think so
It's a jungle out there"
Because that's EXACTLY what he (and in my opinion all of the contenders except Obama) wants us to believe. If we're scared, he wins.
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rightwingliberal6 months, 3 weeks ago
want to stop constitution realignment to god
be a strict interpitation of it
not to read and change it like both do on both sides strict constructionist reading of it is only way to protect both sides from themselves it is not a living thing to change over time keeep doing that and wait and see what problems u have in the world
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Wolfie20076 months, 3 weeks ago
rightwingliberal
Well, at least, you are making sense and you do understand the
Constitution. You are the only one on this tread as of now that I can give a positive.
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Bkumm6 months, 3 weeks ago
I disagree with you completely. The Constitution was meant to be changed or there would not be a process in the document for doing so. It's really that simple. If we couldn't change the Constitution, for instance, African Americans would still be slaves and women wouldn't have the right to vote. Also, the popular vote would not determine the vote of the electors for the electoral college in your state. The Constitution can and should be changed if there is a need.
However, in this particular case, Huckabee is wrong, wrong, wrong.
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Charlson6 months, 3 weeks ago
If you want to change the Constitution, there is already a process to do it called Amendments. It's a long laborous process and not something to take lightly. Huckster can try but will fail in the attempt. He was pandering to the religious evangelical right in SC.
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rightwingliberal6 months, 3 weeks ago
there is also something called supreme court that will interpet what they believe it means
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ZiegfeldGirl6 months, 3 weeks ago
There was always something about him I didn't like, apart from his crappy record on illegal immigration, maybe the emphasis he put on being a preacher? I have no problem with my President being a religious guy, but he HAS to know where to draw the line. And Mike Huckabee obviously does not. He is as dangerous as the radical Muslims, both want to co-opt the government to fit their religious views. The difference, they do it with bombs, he wants to do it with legislation. If we vote for him, we are giving him a tacit "okay".
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AnteUp6 months, 3 weeks ago
ZiegfeldGirl ~
I'll agree with everything you said up to, "they do it with
bombs", re: radical Muslims. If I take a look around the
globe of late - I'm hard pressed to find a place where
anyone's been using the olive branch - and that certainly
includes us.
They may strap a bomb belt around their ribs instead of
firing a payload from the barrel of a tank or dropping it
from a jet - but ultimately, the result is the same. I don't
believe radical Muslims are the MOST violent group on the
face of the earth - they're just part of the club.
For a Palestinian state? Democracy & Liberty? Whatever label
the leaders choose to tack on it's the same. As president,
when it was time for Huckabee to start his war - I guess
we could call it the Crusades Redux!
Separation of church and state - it's the only way to go!
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AlphaGnosis6 months, 3 weeks ago
"As reported in the Washington Times, Mike Huckabee signed a pledge on Wednesday "to enforce immigration laws and to make all illegal aliens go home."
Numbers USA has done an outstanding job of raising awareness of the illegal immigration problem and lobbying Congress to do the right thing. Their pledge is a great idea. However, voters should not be swayed by candidates suddenly "seeing the light" in the heat of a campaign when they have records which are completely counter to the concepts of border security and enforcing immigration laws.
Huckabee signed the pledge as an effort to reduce the barrage of criticism on his weak immigration record."
http://www.gopusa.com/theloft/?p=645
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ZiegfeldGirl6 months, 3 weeks ago
And to anyone who thinks, "Well, at least he's a Christian. I am too so it won't bother me." I encourage you to think for a minute about the differences from sect to sect, from synod to synod, from church to church, from preacher to preacher. The things he believes, while "Christian" may not be the things you believe. Look at how different churches treat Communion. To some, it is symbolic of the last supper, they serve unleavened bread and wine. Others serve grape juice and crackers. Others view it as being the actual body and blood of Christ, and while some feel it happens when you receive it, others believe it is transfigured from the moment it is blessed by the priest. Can you imagine the kinds of issues that would arise if religion was used as a gauge in every aspect of government? And then you have to put yourself in the shoes of those who do not worship the same God, or any god. The variations are endless. You absolutely CANNOT allow religion into government.
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Bkumm6 months, 3 weeks ago
Your awareness on this issue is refreshing. Many people do not see the problem with this and I applaud you for your insight.
What we've done is made many things in this country about religion and not about rationalism. When a candidate is asked if they "believe" in evolution, you know the country is going to hell in a handbasket. You know that when a candidate has to spend an hour long speech explaining that his religion isn't going to try and take over the country if he becomes President, you know the country is in it's descent phase. When the conservatives encouraged support from the religious right and the religious right realized they had the numbers to swing elections, everything came to be about religion.
Ladies and Gentleman, this is your pilot speaking. This country is in its descent phase, please put your seat backs in their full upright position, put your seat belts on and kiss your asses good-bye, because ladies and gentleman, we're screwed.
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