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Mike Huckabee---the True Conservative, NOT Ron Paul!!!


Issues:

Faith & Politics: My faith is my life - it defines me. My faith doesn't influence my decisions, it drives them.

Sanctity of Life: I support and have always supported passage of a constitutional amendment to protect the right to life.

Veteran's Bill of Rights: I support the following VETERANS' BILL OF RIGHTS for issues that are not being adequately addressed

Education: I believe that every child should have the opportunity for a quality education that teaches the fundamental skills needed to compete in a global economy

Health Care: We don't need universal health care mandated by federal edict or funded through ever-higher taxes. We do need to get serious about preventive health care instead of chasing more and more dollars to treat chronic disease,

Taxes/Economy: I am running to completely eliminate all federal income and payroll taxes. And do I mean all - personal federal, corporate federal, gift, estate, capital gains, alternative minimum, Social Security, Medicare, self-employment.

Marriage: I support and have always supported passage of a federal constitutional amendment that defines marriage as a union between one man and one woman

Energy independence: The first thing I will do as President is send Congress my comprehensive plan for energy independence. We will achieve energy independence by the end of my second term.

Immigration: My number one priority is to secure America's border. I opposed the amnesty bill that was defeated by the Senate in June.

National Security and Foreign Policy Iraq: Iraq is a battle in our generational, ideological war on terror. General Petraeus and our troops are giving their all to provide a window of opportunity for the Iraq government to succeed, while the Democrats are running for the exit doors.

National Security and War on Terror: I believe that we are currently engaged in a world war. Radical Islamic fascists have declared war on our country and our way of life. They have sworn to annihilate each of us who believe in a free society, all in the name of a perversion of religion and an impersonal god. This war is not a conventional war, and these terrorists are not a conventional enemy. I will fight the war on terror with the intensity and single-mindedness that it deserves.

Foreign Policy Israel: I've visited the Middle East extensively over the past thirty-five years, including nine trips to Israel. I salute and support Israel as our staunch ally in the War on Terror and our greatest friend in that region.

Agriculture: We have learned how disastrous it is to be dependent on other countries for our energy needs – we must never be dependent for our food needs. Being able to feed ourselves is not just sound economic and agricultural policy, it is wise national security policy.

2nd Amendment Rights: No candidate has a stronger, more consistent record on Second Amendment rights than I do. Our Founding Fathers, having endured the tyranny of the British Empire, wanted to guarantee our God-given liberties. They devised our three branches of government and our system of checks and balances. But they were still concerned that the system could fail, and that we might someday face a new tyranny from our own government. They wanted us to be able to defend ourselves, and that's why they gave us the Second Amendment.

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I'll have to continue with this 'legit thread.'

Latest update on 'the Huck:' Saw him on Cavuto (Conservative but not a soft baller!), and Mike got hit with the usual question they throw at evangelicals: "Do you believe that the Jews and everybody non-Christian will go to Hell?" LOL I love it!
His answer was (in so many words) "I know that Jesus is 'the way'---I'm not aware of any other ways." And, as President it's not his duty to judge and it is not a 'presidential duty' to do so!! Ppl's personal religious beliefs are up to them---it's not his business." Good one, Mike!

Another question asked of Mike was what was his belief on creationism vs. evolution? Another paraphrase, " He believes that 'God was involved in it.' Has a good friend who is a scientist and writer who also believes God created but over many eons. " ' So no matter how God did it, he was involved...'
I like that answer too, jives with my beliefs! I am both a student of the scriptures and have a science background (including geology & petroleum industry experience).

I have to agree,it's very refreshing to see someone with true conservative beliefs run on them. Everyone else seems to think a republican has to out democrat the dems

Thx for your comment. We have too many 'fence poster sitters' here in this forum of Repubs who are basically cowards! They arent going to commit till they get their ears 'stroked' and can be guaranteed to be on the winning side!!
Us ppl who are up front ought to get a medal for being 'standup guys!' Those are the same who 'bailed' on Bush during the Gulf War and are now going to be 'honest!" Cowards!! Thx, Bro for your support..

I don't really care what huckleberry says he believes.....whats his voting record or in the case of Govs..his Governors record. Many people can make great speeches...doesn't mean a thing if their record doesn't reflect the same...as much as I like heckling I'm serious..what is his record? that should be posted, not what he claims to believe.,,,

.....he had to work with a Liberal Congress, but he does speak of balancing the budget the last 5 yrs in office! And, he calls himself "the other' man from Hope...LOL`

still tho.....only a liberal congress for the last 11 months. balanced budget?????Reagan ran in the 80 election on that premise..he added Trillions to our debt. I meant his record not promises. We had a balanced budget prior to Bush. i do like his other guy from Hope....maybe there is Hope for him..lol

..if indeed you are a 'moderate' maybe we can swing you over..ha ha

Mike Huckabee on Abortion

* No tax funding for organizations that promote abortion. (Sep 2007)
* Led Arkansas to human life amendment in state constitution. (Sep 2007)
* Consensus impossible: pro-choice world fundamentally differs. (Jun 2007)
* Hate abortion but allow it is like hate slavery but allow it. (May 2007)
* Certainly good day for America when Roe v. Wade is repealed. (May 2007)
* Embryonic stem cell research creates life to end a life. (May 2007)
* Pro-life includes improving life after birth. (Jan 2007)
* Outlaw all abortions; err on the side of life. (Jan 2007)
* Pro-life and pro-death penalty, & sees them as far different. (Jan 2007)
* Even Americans who are pro-choice are pro-life. (Jan 2007)
* Eliminate public funding for abortion organizations. (Nov 2002)
* Supports woman’s right-to-know legislation. (Jan 2001)
* Pro-life, but respects choice as mandated law. (Jan 2001)

Mike Huckabee on Budget & Economy

* Rein in out-of-control spending and balance the budget. (Sep 2007)
* Created state surplus in AR; cut spending to do same for US. (Sep 2007)
* Bankruptcy reform: limit Chapter 7; protect states' role. (Feb 2001)
* Uphold commitments to states before other spending. (Sep 2001)
* Protect local milk supplies with Southern Dairy Compact. (Sep 2001)

Mike Huckabee on Civil Rights

* Got 48% of black vote in AR; embarrassed at national GOP. (Sep 2007)
* Address gay behavior if problematic, not gay attitudes. (Jun 2007)
* Gay tolerance reflects lack of fixed societal standards. (Jun 2007)
* Respect gay couples but no gay adoptions. (Jan 2007)
* USA has gone from Barney Fife to Barney Frank. (Jan 2007)
* Signed legislation outlawing same-sex marriage in Arkansas. (Dec 2006)
* No civil unions; only one-man-one-woman marriage. (Nov 2002)
* No affirmative for state contracts nor colleges. (Nov 2002)
* More federal funding of IDEA for disabled education. (Mar 2000)
* Support principles embodied in the Equal Rights Amendment. (Feb 2001)

Mike Huckabee on Corporations

* Wal-Mart is case study in genius of American marketplace. (Jan 2007)
* Consumerism is addictive but tranquility is immaterial. (Oct 2000)

Mike Huckabee on Crime

* Nonsense of Three-Strikes makes system overrun with people. (Sep 2007)
* Death penalty is necessary part of criminal justice system. (Sep 2007)
* Opposes "hate crimes" legislation. (Sep 2007)
* Prosecute all illegal adult pornography. (Sep 2007)
* People naturally selfish; only God or punishment prevent it. (Jun 2007)
* Defends death penalty biblically as well as politically. (Jun 2007)
* Supports death penalty, but only reluctantly. (Jan 2007)
* Eliminating parole gives no incentive for rehabilitation. (Jan 2007)
* Three Strikes based more on revenge than restoration. (Jan 2007)
* Commuted death penalty sentence due to problems at trial. (Jan 2007)
* Build more prisons, and privatize their management. (Nov 2002)
* Supports flexible federal block grants for crime programs. (Sep 2001)
* Tougher juvenile crime penalties; but let states set them. (Aug 1999)

Mike Huckabee on Drugs

* More drug courts & rehab, instead of incarceration. (Sep 2007)
* Drug education fails; drug punishment works. (Jun 2007)
* Supports drug courts for non-violent drug offendors. (Jan 2007)
* Stricter penalties for drug-related crimes. (Nov 2002)
* Treatment for drug use instead of incarceration. (Jan 2001)
* More federal funding for all aspects of Drug War. (Aug 2000)

Mike Huckabee on Education

* Impeach judges for barring legislature prayers to Jesus. (Sep 2007)
* Equal funds for abstinence as contraceptive-based education. (Sep 2007)
* Tax-credited programs for Christian schooling. (Sep 2007)
* I'm running for president, not writing science curriculum. (Jun 2007)
* Ending school prayer was one step in society's moral decay. (Jun 2007)
* SmartStart: early character-based education. (Jun 2007)
* Does not believe in evolution. (May 2007)
* Sends his kids to public school; says other officials should. (Jan 2007)
* Reformed AR education with Smart Start & Next Step. (Jan 2007)
* Incorporate character education into school curriculum. (Jan 2007)
* Authorize & advance more charter schools. (Jan 2007)
* Replace entire school board for failing schools. (Jan 2007)
* Supported creation of Arkansas charter schools. (Dec 2006)
* Raise teacher salaries; hire more teachers. (Nov 2002)
* Support displaying the Ten Commandments in public schools. (Nov 2002)
* First priority: Raise teacher salaries. (Jan 2001)

Mike Huckabee on Energy & Oil

* Kyoto was a mistake, but "Earth in the Balance" is not. (Jan 2007)
* Shouldn't limit oil production while increasing consumption. (Jan 2007)
* Explore ways to harness nuclear power. (Jan 2007)
* Promote alternative fuel technology. (Nov 2002)
* Voluntary partnerships reduce greenhouse gases economically. (Aug 2000)
* Kyoto Treaty must include reductions by all countries. (Aug 2000)
* More funding to develop domestic energy supplies. (Sep 2001)
* Use federal funds for nuclear cleanup, with state input. (Sep 2001)
* Share offshore oil development revenue with states. (Sep 2001)

Mike Huckabee on Environment

* Follow Boy Scout rule: leave earth better than we found it. (May 2007)
* Supported conserving Buffalo River in north AR against dams. (Jan 2007)
* Conservatives believe in conservation. (Jan 2007)
* The earth is the Lord's; we are merely its caretakers. (Jan 2007)
* More state autonomy on brownfields & Superfund cleanups. (Aug 2001)
* Support State Revolving Loan Fund for flexible Clean Water. (Aug 2001)
* Supports national drought policy, focusing on readiness. (Sep 2001)
* Maintain water flow in Mississippi & Missouri Rivers. (Feb 2001)

Mike Huckabee on Families & Children

* Marriage relationship between one man, one woman, for life. (Sep 2007)
* High divorce rate fails at presenting role model. (Sep 2007)
* Supports convenant marriage; adopted it in Arkansas. (Sep 2007)
* Teach kids immovable standards of right & wrong. (Jun 2007)
* Supports “covenant marriage”. (Jan 2001)
* Purpose of marriage is loving relationship, not happiness. (Oct 2000)
* Encourage fathers' participation in child-raising. (Sep 2001)
* Federal funds & state involvement in fatherhood initiatives. (Aug 2001)

Mike Huckabee on Foreign Policy

* Genocide in Darfur matched by infanticide of the unborn. (Sep 2007)
* We answer to our Constitution, not to international law. (Sep 2007)
* Don't pressure Israel to give up land for promise of peace. (Sep 2007)
* Monitor the eradication of legal slavery in Sudan. (Sep 2007)
* Avoid ratifying Law of the Sea Treaty. (Sep 2007)
* Not the job of the US to export our form of government. (Aug 2007)
* Support Israel as strategic ally, but respect Palestine. (Jan 2007)

Mike Huckabee on Free Trade

* This country can never yield its sovereignty for any reason. (Sep 2007)
* Trade sanctions on Saudi Arabia for persecuting Christians. (Sep 2007)
* China trade contingent on human rights & product safety. (Sep 2007)
* No NAFTA Superhighway from Canada to Mexico. (Sep 2007)
* Marketplace pushes innovation to top & prices to bottom. (Jan 2007)
* Farm subsidies ok because Europe & Asia do same. (Jan 2007)
* Enforce trade law against subsidized Canadian lumber imports. (Sep 2001)

Mike Huckabee on Government Reform

* Allow DC residents to vote on getting Representatives. (Sep 2007)
* Require photo ID for voting, to avoid fraud. (Sep 2007)
* Ok if church identifies candidates who favor its principles. (Sep 2007)
* Attacking others' integrity reflects people's own immorality. (Jun 2007)
* Govern by "Regnat Populus," AR's motto "The People Rule". (Jun 2007)
* Honor the Tenth Amendment & strengthen the states. (May 2007)
* Supprts term limits for state legislators. (Nov 2002)
* Limit campaign contributions, but no public funding. (Nov 2002)
* Not more government, but more efficient government. (Jan 2001)
* Disclose political gifts, but don't prohibit them. (Oct 2000)
* Reforms must respect state's rights to select electors. (Aug 2001)

Mike Huckabee on Gun Control

* Second Amendmen is about freedom, not about hunting. (Aug 2007)
* Owns firearms; enjoys hunting; supports 2nd amendment. (Jan 2007)
* Supports self-defense and `castle doctrine'. (Jan 2006)
* Allow concealed carry. (Nov 2002)

Mike Huckabee on Health Care

* Portable medical records that YOU own, not your doctor. (Sep 2007)
* System is upside down; focuses on intervention after illness. (Sep 2007)
* Oppose mandated health insurance and universal coverage. (Sep 2007)
* Insurance reward for avoiding tobacco, alcohol, obesity. (Sep 2007)
* Give Americans Congress' healthcare, or give Congress ours. (Aug 2007)
* Dems want government in charge; GOP want consumers in charge. (Jun 2007)
* ARKids: Prevention less expensive than sick children. (Jun 2007)
* Focus on health & prevention, not just disease treatment. (Jan 2007)
* STOP the culture of chronic disease via self-discipline. (Jan 2007)
* Guaranteed medical care not government's responsibility. (Nov 2002)
* ARKids First program: record decreases in uninsured. (Jan 2001)
* No federal pre-emption of employee health plan regulation. (Oct 2001)
* Protect state tobacco settlement funds from federal seizure. (Apr 1999)

Mike Huckabee on Homeland Security

* Raise enlistment rates with Veterans' Bill of Rights. (Sep 2007)
* No student visas to citizens of terrorist states. (Sep 2007)
* Guantanamo prisoners are treated very well. (Jun 2007)
* Better to make mistakes at Guantanamo to protect Americans. (Jun 2007)
* Islamic jihadists celebrate death; we have culture of life. (May 2007)
* Guard & Reserve did their duty; it's beginning to wear. (Jan 2007)
* Strength is more effective deterrent to war than weakness. (Jan 2007)

Mike Huckabee on Immigration

* Focus on demand: penalize employers of illegal immigrants. (Sep 2007)
* Some anti-immigration advocates are based on racism. (Sep 2007)
* People are angry at government for failing to track illegals. (Sep 2007)
* Problems with McCain-Kennedy: credibility; secrecy; spending. (Jun 2007)
* Allow in professionals as legal immigrants, but seal border. (Jun 2007)
* Change rule barring immigrants from running for president. (May 2007)
* Path to citizenship if illegals admit guilt & pay fine. (Jan 2007)
* Share costs of legal immigration between states & federal. (Feb 2001)
* Federal government should deal with criminal repatriation. (Feb 2001)
* Import farm workers from Mexico. (Sep 2001)

Mike Huckabee on Jobs

* Blacks still face racism & unequal opportunity in job market. (Sep 2007)
* No "sexual orientation" in Employment Non-Discrimination Act. (Sep 2007)
* Supports farm subsidies & fully-funded crop insurance. (Sep 2007)
* More R&D & tax incentives for small farmers. (Sep 2001)
* Repeal the federal unemployment "temporary surtax". (Feb 2001)

Mike Huckabee on Principles & Values.

* Even if GOP loses elections, we should no lose our honor. (Sep 2007)
* N.H. strategy: stick with convictions & straight answers. (Aug 2007)
* Not thinking about Vice Presidency despite heavy speculation. (Aug 2007)
* Defining mistake: neglecting his health for decades. (Aug 2007)
* Never forget that ordinary citizens are the President's boss. (Aug 2007)
* Plenty of choices for candidates who don't believe in God. (Jun 2007)
* GOP lost 2006 election because they failed to do their job. (Jun 2007)
* Valuing life is the country's most pressing moral issue. (Jun 2007)
* Character IS the issue; we DO legislate morality. (Jun 2007)
* Took office amid felony investigation of Gov. Jim Guy Tucker. (Jun 2007)
* One worldview will prevail: God-centered or human-centered. (Jun 2007)
* Pastors & politicians have same skill set in common. (Jun 2007)
* Ten Commandments are basis for appropriate behavior. (Jun 2007)
* A "grace Christian": dislikes "law Christians" AND liberals. (Jun 2007)
* Our culture of life separates us from Islamic fascists. (May 2007)
* My faith does affect my decision process; it explains me. (May 2007)
* America needs optimistic leadership to revive national soul. (Jan 2007)
* We are a nation of faith, and we are stewards of God's world. (Jan 2007)
* Plays bass guitar in rock band "Capitol Offense". (Jan 2007)
* George W. Bush has done a magnificent job. (Jan 2007)
* Vertical lift-up politics rather than horizontal left-right. (Jan 2007)
* Ordained Baptist minister; I make no apology for my faith. (Jan 2007)
* People of faith feel responsible for God's world. (Jan 2007)
* Finished Little Rock marathon in 4:38 after 3 years training. (Jan 2007)
* Thermometer leaders just read room; thermostats adjusts room. (Jan 2007)
* Published four books; completed Little Rock marathon in 4:39. (Dec 2006)
* Live beyond your lifetime by planting seeds in others. (Oct 2000)
* 10 Commandments: principles to live by, not just pop culture. (Oct 2000)
* Religious affiliation: Southern Baptist. (Nov 2000)
* Member, National Governors Association/Economic Development. (Jan 2001)
* Member of Republican Governors Association. (Aug 2001)
* Member of Southern Governors' Association. (Sep 2001)

Mike Huckabee on Social Security

* Personal retirement accounts allow investing in one's future. (Sep 2007)
* Replace payroll tax & fund Social Security with FairTax. (Sep 2007)
* Maintain long-term solvency of Social Security and Medicare. (Aug 2001)
* Maintain federal funding of Social Services Block Grants. (Sep 1999)

Mike Huckabee on Tax Reform

* FairTax eliminates all taxes on productivity & saving. (Sep 2007)
* Gut this incredibly complex and arcane tax code. (Aug 2007)
* Attacked as tax-and-spend by several anti-tax groups. (Aug 2007)
* Tax system penalizes productivity; needs complete overhaul. (Aug 2007)
* FairTax puts Going-Out-of-Business sign on IRS. (May 2007)
* FactCheck: FairTax requires 34% sales tax +$600B entitlement. (May 2007)
* Flatter, fairer, finite, family friendly overhaul: Fair Tax. (May 2007)
* First governor in Arkansas history to ever lower taxes. (Jan 2007)
* Wouldn't propose new taxes, but won't pledge against taxes. (Jan 2007)
* Raised Arkansas taxes 5 times, but lowered taxes 94 times. (Jan 2007)
* Supports national flat tax to keep up with globalization. (Jan 2007)
* Eliminated AR marriage penalty & capital gains on home sales. (Jan 2007)
* Illustrated hypocrisy with "Tax Me More Fund". (Jan 2007)
* Remove the poorest taxpayers from the tax rolls. (Jan 2001)
* No national sales tax or VAT. (Feb 2000)
* Let states independently determine estate taxes. (May 2001)

Mike Huckabee on Technology

* No Fairness Doctrine: no equal time if morally objectionable. (Sep 2007)
* Apply broadcast indecency rules to cable networks. (Sep 2007)
* Spend on our infrastructure instead of other countries'. (Aug 2007)
* Cars' navigation systems are better than air traffic control. (Aug 2007)
* TV is like fire; pols must use it even though it can burn. (Jun 2007)
* More bible; less blogs; more music; less network TV. (Jan 2007)
* Supports Internet sales tax. (Nov 2002)
* Arkansas becoming a leader in e-government. (Jan 2001)
* Level playing field for Main Street vs. Internet sales tax. (Aug 2001)
* Permanent R&D tax incentive & more R&D funding. (Sep 2001)

Mike Huckabee on War & Peace

* Many don't comprehend the threat: they want our obliteration. (Sep 2007)
* We bought Iraq because we broke it; responsibility to honor. (Sep 2007)
* We made Saudis rich; pressure them to help win with honor. (Aug 2007)
* Iraqi government disappointing, but we can't up & pull out. (Jun 2007)
* Insist that Iraq's neighbors assist military & financially. (Jun 2007)
* We needed 300,000 troops to win Iraq; must finish the job. (May 2007)
* Don't judge Iraq war while we're in the middle of the war. (May 2007)
* Iraq war has made us overlook domestic agenda. (Jan 2007)
* Opposing Bush's troop surge is a dangerous position. (Jan 2007)
* Make sure we finish the job in Iraq and finish it right. (Jan 2007)
* Strength is more effective deterrent to war than weakness. (Jan 2007)
* Deal with terrorism as a joint federal-state responsibility. (Feb 2001)
* Include states in anti-terrorism planning. (Sep 2001)

Mike Huckabee on Welfare & Poverty

* First Amendment never intended to shut out voices of faith. (Jan 2007)
* Supports Charitable Choice for funding faith-based providers. (Dec 2006)
* Maintain TANF block grants. (Apr 2000)
* Maintain federal Social Services Block Grant funding. (Sep 2001)
* Maintain flexibility & funding levels for TANF block grants. (Sep 2001)
* More federal funding for Low-income energy assistance. (Sep 2001)
* Supports TANF grants to states. (Aug 2001)