friends,
below is a great article by andrew longman at world net daily. mr. longman takes the time to evaluate and analyze more closely, "the records" of romney and huckabee. he debunks myths and spins, and compares the candidates' respective records. his findings are interesting and contrary to what the media and the romney camp has been incessantly spinning. take a read!
Mitt or Huck: Who's more Conservative?
by andrew longman
There is a persistent myth that Mike Huckabee is a liberal and Mitt Romney is a conservative. That, my discerning friends, is a lie of convenience assembled by establishment people who own Romney, don't own Huckabee, and who have a lot of money they fear is at stake. Please keep in mind that Mitt Romney has tens of millions of dollars on hand and outspent Huckabee 15 to 1 in Iowa. Romney is supported by the multi-billion dollar business entity known as the Mormon Church. And pointedly, Huckabee has only his principles and a 10-year history as governor to run on; his professional life was made building only spiritual capital.
But let's reduce the charge to its root. Huckabee typically gets slammed as a liberal on taxes, pardons and illegal immigration. Do any of the charges stand up, or are they just being shouted through multi-million-dollar megaphones? I can only fit one topic per column, so let's hit the pocketbook.
The total tax burden in Arkansas went from 30.3 percent in 1996 when Huckabee took office all the way up to (are you ready?) 30.5 percent in 2006 right before he left. That's right, folks. Under the "big government" guy, the overall tax burden rose by two-tenths of a percent in 10 years. If you meet any Republican politician who can hold a Democratic state legislature to raising the tax burden by only two-tenths in 10 years, make him president, would you?
Has anyone recognized if any Republican is to be president, he'd probably have to restrain a Democratic legislature? And experience doing that is a good thing? Forgive me, but two-tenths in 10 years isn't a point of complaint. The guy should get a medal.
So how did Willard fare in restraining taxes? Romney, who got himself elected running to the left of Ted Kennedy, did what big-government liberals only hope to do. By the same measure of overall tax burden, and from the same source for information, Romney oversaw an increase from 30.4 percent to a whopping 34.4 percent total tax burden on the People's Republic of Massachusetts. He got over that pesky one-third psychological hurdle! Four percent in four years (all while Bush was president), versus two-tenths in 10 years during Clinton and Bush presidencies.
Romney dishes tax burden at a rate 50 times Huckabee.
If you've been fed that "Romney is an economic guy" thing by the TV, don't go for it. Somebody is paying the networks good money to say that. You are supposed to believe Mitt is "conservative" and Mike is a "liberal" on taxes. You promise to be obedient, don't you? Please ignore the nice man who wants to eliminate the IRS. He is a hick from the sticks who's really a liberal! Avert your eyes. Nod if you understand. The big "Christians" we purchased signal only establishment candidates: Romney, Giuliani or McCain! Such variety! Don't you know what's good for you?
On abortion, the only candidate in the race to support a human life amendment to the Constitution is Huckabee. The right to life group Massachusetts Citizens for Life said Romney was a pro-abort as of March 2005. Romney decided he was pro-life in July 2005. In December 2006, Romney dumped 25 grand on the Massachusetts Citizens for Life, which then re-evaluated him as pro-life. But Willard is equal opportunity – he handed National Review's non-profit 10 grand; National Review then endorsed him.
Come to think of it, maybe Romney is some sort of "economic guy."
Human Events, in its report on Republicans in Name Only, said of Willard, "Romney was probably the most pro-abortion and pro-gay rights Republican official in the nation for the last decade." Contrast that with "liberal" Huckabee, who is the only candidate in the race to support a constitutional amendment to protect traditional marriage. In 2004, when Arkansas approved the constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage (that Huckabee had pushed for) Huckabee said the amendment was necessary to stop activists looking to rewrite the social code. But the TV media and Rush Limbaugh say Huckabee is a "liberal."
Yeah, right. OK.
Reading my columns, you know what I mean when I say "conservative." But the TV media and Limbaugh are using the words "conservative" and "liberal" in a different way.
Conservative: He who supports the moneyed or adulterous Republican establishment fraternity headed by the Bushes and secular, amoral billionaires. Can also mean someone whom you regard as outstandingly pagan who has nevertheless given you huge sums of money.
Liberal: He who isn't part of the secular, moneyed, amoral billionaires. Also, he who has no money but campaigns on traditional morality. Also, anyone who makes you feel uncomfortable because that person is loyal to his wife and/or who preaches against adultery.
And by the way, you knew that Romney's Bain Capital owns Clear Channel, right? And that Clear Channel broadcasts Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity? Any appearance of a conflict of interest in turning a Massachusetts liberal into the Reagan-like robot is purely coincidental; opinions of the talent do not necessarily reflect those of ... the owners.
friends, it is important, to dig beyond the candidate's rhetoric. simply because mitt romney can convincingly utter, "i stand on my record. check my record." DOES NOT mean he has a record that is stellar and bullet-proof. on the contrary, by giving that response so confidently, many people take him at his word, and do not bother to check the record themselves. and that, my friends, is what mitt romney is counting on.
below is a clip also addressing romney's record, as per his response, "if you want to know where on stand, just look at my record.." so, let's take a look at romney's record....
friends, there is a significant difference between WHAT IS, and what is reported. americans must do their homework, and look beyond the rhetoric and spin. they must look beyond talk radio, endorsements and media pundits.
americans, WE MUST RESEARCH AND DECIDE FOR OURSELVES. do not depend on what you hear. you must depend on what you know. you must own your decision for the 2008 presidential election. after all, there are plenty of people willing to buy your vote...but in the end....IT IS YOU, who has to live with it.
blessings to you...
"to the jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “if you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” john 8:31-32
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Monday, January 28, 2008
RISE UP Values Voters!! VOTE YOUR VALUES!!!
friends,
i am writing today, in hopes of stirring up america's values voters. tomorrow, the florida primary will take place. the evangelical community is the largest minority voting block in the united states. it is high time values voters refocus on the core issues, and cast their support and votes accordingly.
frankly, folks...it is NOT about the economy or foreign policy or taxes. it is much more fundamental than that. it is about morality and the core values of america. if america cannot get the basic fundamental issue of "the intrinsic value of every human life"...and the acknowledgement of God gifting us our glorious freedoms, it will flail. if america loses it's essential moral code, then all other areas of america: it's economy, foreign policy etc..will also reflect this, and will flounder and decline.
without God's blessing on our nation.....america will fall.
as christians, WE MUST RISE UP. WE MUST VOTE OUR VALUES. WE MUST DO OUR PART AND STAND IN THE GAP.
america needs a leader that acknowledges his dependence upon God for wisdom and direction. despite how competent a president might be, he still needs God. what president can shoulder decisions that effect millions of lives without a keen understanding and dependence upon God?
below is a great exhortation from a pastor in florida to values voters in florida and across america.
Florida Pastor Bryan Longworth says that Mike Huckabee Can Win the Nomination if Christians Show Up at the Polls and Vote their Values
PORT ST. LUCIE, Florida, Jan. 28 /Christian Newswire/ -- Florida Pastor Bryan Longworth says that Mike Huckabee Can Win the Nomination if Christians Show Up at the Polls and Vote their Values. Christians make up the largest voting block in America, and when they show up and vote their values, conservatives win. Longworth says that Mike Huckabee is the only conservative among the frontrunners. If Christians support Huckabee, Huckabee can carry Florida and win the Republican nomination.
"Huckabee is the only front runner who showed up at the Value Voters 2008 Presidential Debate and who will champion the Federal Human Life and Marriage Amendments. It is time that Values Voters get serious about defending life and the institution of marriage. We have shed the blood of over 50,000,000 preborn children through abortion, and now face the undermining of traditional marriage that threatens the family, the most basic institution that upholds a society. Enough is enough. Values voters must vote for candidates that will defend life and the family. Mike Huckabee is the only frontrunner who will fight for these issues," Longworth argues.
Longworth laments, "For far too long, Christians stood idly and allowed our nation to slip into moral depravity. We stood by while creationism was replaced with Darwinism. We stood by while the Bible, prayer, and the Ten Commandments were removed from schools. We stood by while men, women, and children engaged in vile sexual perversion. We stood by while over 50,000,000 preborn children have been slaughtered by abortion. We stood by while Gov. Romney allowed homosexual marriage in Massachusetts. We stood by while the Ten Commandments were removed from public places. Edmond Burke said, 'All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.' We will stand by no longer. It is time for the church to stop playing church, and start being the church!"
Pastor Bryan Longworth is the associate pastor of Covenant Tabernacle World Outreach Center* in Port St. Lucie, FL. Longworth's recent sermon entitled "The Importance of Voting" can be heard Sunday, January 27 from 9:30-10:00 on 1590 AM WPSL and on his church's website. Values Voter Guides are available at FLVotesValues.com.
Longworth recently recorded a PSA informing values voters of the debate viewing, a copy of which can be heard at his church's website.
link to this article found here.
friends, mike huckabee clearly embodies and represents the values voter. back in october, governor huckabee resoundingly won the values voters debate straw poll, and was the clear choice of the values voters.
christians, it's now or never. if you want a leader that represents the values voters, tomorrow and over the next few weeks, you will have your chance to let your voice be heard.
come...rise up, and vote your values...let's do it!!!!!!!!!
"am i now trying to win the approval of men or of God? or am i trying to please men? if i were still trying to please men, i would not be a servant of Christ." galations 1:10
i am writing today, in hopes of stirring up america's values voters. tomorrow, the florida primary will take place. the evangelical community is the largest minority voting block in the united states. it is high time values voters refocus on the core issues, and cast their support and votes accordingly.
frankly, folks...it is NOT about the economy or foreign policy or taxes. it is much more fundamental than that. it is about morality and the core values of america. if america cannot get the basic fundamental issue of "the intrinsic value of every human life"...and the acknowledgement of God gifting us our glorious freedoms, it will flail. if america loses it's essential moral code, then all other areas of america: it's economy, foreign policy etc..will also reflect this, and will flounder and decline.
without God's blessing on our nation.....america will fall.
as christians, WE MUST RISE UP. WE MUST VOTE OUR VALUES. WE MUST DO OUR PART AND STAND IN THE GAP.
america needs a leader that acknowledges his dependence upon God for wisdom and direction. despite how competent a president might be, he still needs God. what president can shoulder decisions that effect millions of lives without a keen understanding and dependence upon God?
below is a great exhortation from a pastor in florida to values voters in florida and across america.
Florida Pastor Bryan Longworth says that Mike Huckabee Can Win the Nomination if Christians Show Up at the Polls and Vote their Values
PORT ST. LUCIE, Florida, Jan. 28 /Christian Newswire/ -- Florida Pastor Bryan Longworth says that Mike Huckabee Can Win the Nomination if Christians Show Up at the Polls and Vote their Values. Christians make up the largest voting block in America, and when they show up and vote their values, conservatives win. Longworth says that Mike Huckabee is the only conservative among the frontrunners. If Christians support Huckabee, Huckabee can carry Florida and win the Republican nomination.
"Huckabee is the only front runner who showed up at the Value Voters 2008 Presidential Debate and who will champion the Federal Human Life and Marriage Amendments. It is time that Values Voters get serious about defending life and the institution of marriage. We have shed the blood of over 50,000,000 preborn children through abortion, and now face the undermining of traditional marriage that threatens the family, the most basic institution that upholds a society. Enough is enough. Values voters must vote for candidates that will defend life and the family. Mike Huckabee is the only frontrunner who will fight for these issues," Longworth argues.
Longworth laments, "For far too long, Christians stood idly and allowed our nation to slip into moral depravity. We stood by while creationism was replaced with Darwinism. We stood by while the Bible, prayer, and the Ten Commandments were removed from schools. We stood by while men, women, and children engaged in vile sexual perversion. We stood by while over 50,000,000 preborn children have been slaughtered by abortion. We stood by while Gov. Romney allowed homosexual marriage in Massachusetts. We stood by while the Ten Commandments were removed from public places. Edmond Burke said, 'All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.' We will stand by no longer. It is time for the church to stop playing church, and start being the church!"
Pastor Bryan Longworth is the associate pastor of Covenant Tabernacle World Outreach Center* in Port St. Lucie, FL. Longworth's recent sermon entitled "The Importance of Voting" can be heard Sunday, January 27 from 9:30-10:00 on 1590 AM WPSL and on his church's website. Values Voter Guides are available at FLVotesValues.com.
Longworth recently recorded a PSA informing values voters of the debate viewing, a copy of which can be heard at his church's website.
link to this article found here.
friends, mike huckabee clearly embodies and represents the values voter. back in october, governor huckabee resoundingly won the values voters debate straw poll, and was the clear choice of the values voters.
christians, it's now or never. if you want a leader that represents the values voters, tomorrow and over the next few weeks, you will have your chance to let your voice be heard.
come...rise up, and vote your values...let's do it!!!!!!!!!
"am i now trying to win the approval of men or of God? or am i trying to please men? if i were still trying to please men, i would not be a servant of Christ." galations 1:10
Sunday, January 27, 2008
The Issue of McCain's Age....& Huckabee Singing a New Song...
friends,
last week chuck norris made a comment about john mccain's age. frankly, i thought he made a valid point. despite the media's attempt to make it a divisive issue. chuck norris and john mccain are good friends. the comment was not made to be disparaging, but rather just to share an observation.
the presidency of the united states is a highly stressful grueling job. with mccain at 72 years old, this should be an issue, and at the very least, evaluated.
below are a few excerpts from an article by the national review online discussing this issue:
Don't Avoid Questions Over McCain's Age
National Review Online: Presidency's Mental, Physical Demands May Overwhelm GOP Hopeful
(National Review Online) This column was written by Thomas Sowell
Among the painful signs of our time are the shocked reactions to Chuck Norris’s raising the question of whether Senator John McCain is too old to be president.
Have we reached the point where we have so many politically correct taboos that we can’t even talk sense?
Does a man in his seventies have less energy for either physical or mental tasks than someone younger? Those of us who are in our seventies know darn well that we can’t do everything we used to do, as well as we used to do it.
It is not just in physical tasks that age takes its toll. Even when our minds remain sharp, our energy levels are seldom the same, and that affects how long we can concentrate on a given day without taking a rest.
But a president of the United States has to be ready to take on any crisis that arises anywhere in the world, at any hour of the day or night.
And if he has to deal with it around the clock, then he just stays awake around the clock to deal with it.
It can be a killing job. You need only look at pictures of Abraham Lincoln when he took office and compare them with the pictures of him just a few years later, when he looked like he had aged at least ten years during the Civil War.
Look at pictures of Franklin D. Roosevelt taken in 1940 and compare them with pictures of him taken in 1945, after World War II had taken its toll.
Today we know that FDR’s doctor had put him on a restricted schedule -- and that still was not enough to keep him from dying in office, just a few months after he began his final term as president.
Franklin D. Roosevelt was younger when he died than John McCain is right now. Moreover, FDR had not been abused for years as a prisoner of war. When we are talking about a president of the United States, we are not talking about the fate of one individual, but the fate of a nation and of generations yet unborn.
This is no time to get squeamish or politically correct, when talking about whoever is to carry the load of the free world on his shoulders in the White House.
Quite aside from age, there is all too much evidence already that John McCain is not the kind of man who has given in-depth thought to many of the serious issues on which he shoots from the hip, which some people equate with “straight talk.”
The media have dubbed him a “maverick,” which is another way of spinning the fact that he is headstrong and unreliable.
Senator McCain’s teaming up with Senator Ted Kennedy on immigration, and with equally left-wing Senator Russ Feingold to violate the First Amendment in the name of “campaign-finance reform,” are classic examples of a loose cannon.
Senator McCain is not a bad man. He has some admirable qualities. But there are plenty of good people who would be dangerous in a job for which they are not suited.
Back in the 18th century, Edmund Burke said that some people “may do the worst of things without being the worst of men.” The White House is not the place for that.
entire article found here.
you know....what is amazing to me, is how the gop and the media are so fickle. one minute guliani's their man, then the polls shift. and suddenly, romney's their man. the polls shift again, and after a couple caucuses and primaries, and suddenly mccain is their man.
the gop and the media are so desperate to get behind someone that they can embrace (or in other words, "control") , that they are glossing over and idealizing the candidates. in this case, mccain..(albeit hesitantly) but also romney. (who knows, he may actually win a primary, and then suddenly they'll drop mccain and "romney will be their man." )
with thompson out of the race, the gop is trying to find ways to justify their 'current candidate of the month.'
all the while, the gop are being sure to eliminate and purposefully exclude huckabee from the conversation and from contention. huckabee's biggest opposition is coming from the staunch old-school republicans/rush limbaugh/talk radio/fox etc... that is why, in my opinion, the republican party is lagging, diminishing...losing.
if the republican party wants to preserve itself, it better start singing a new tune. because, frankly, the song obama's singing in the democratic party..is definitely catching on.
mccain's age is an issue. but beyond that, mccain's stand on issues in the past, and his stance on social issues are not in line with christian values voters. so why is mccain leading in the polls? the gop is desperate. if romney wins "anything," you can guarantee they will jump mccain's ship and be sailing with romney.
christians, let us also, not be tossed to and fro by every wind or philosophy......let's commit to the candidate that embodies our beliefs and has the experience and capacity to lead this country up.
let's get behind mike huckabee, and give america a chance to start singing a new song!!
"that we should no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in the cunning craftiness of deceitful plotting,but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head--Christ.." ephesians 4:14-15
last week chuck norris made a comment about john mccain's age. frankly, i thought he made a valid point. despite the media's attempt to make it a divisive issue. chuck norris and john mccain are good friends. the comment was not made to be disparaging, but rather just to share an observation.
the presidency of the united states is a highly stressful grueling job. with mccain at 72 years old, this should be an issue, and at the very least, evaluated.
below are a few excerpts from an article by the national review online discussing this issue:
Don't Avoid Questions Over McCain's Age
National Review Online: Presidency's Mental, Physical Demands May Overwhelm GOP Hopeful
(National Review Online) This column was written by Thomas Sowell
Among the painful signs of our time are the shocked reactions to Chuck Norris’s raising the question of whether Senator John McCain is too old to be president.
Have we reached the point where we have so many politically correct taboos that we can’t even talk sense?
Does a man in his seventies have less energy for either physical or mental tasks than someone younger? Those of us who are in our seventies know darn well that we can’t do everything we used to do, as well as we used to do it.
It is not just in physical tasks that age takes its toll. Even when our minds remain sharp, our energy levels are seldom the same, and that affects how long we can concentrate on a given day without taking a rest.
But a president of the United States has to be ready to take on any crisis that arises anywhere in the world, at any hour of the day or night.
And if he has to deal with it around the clock, then he just stays awake around the clock to deal with it.
It can be a killing job. You need only look at pictures of Abraham Lincoln when he took office and compare them with the pictures of him just a few years later, when he looked like he had aged at least ten years during the Civil War.
Look at pictures of Franklin D. Roosevelt taken in 1940 and compare them with pictures of him taken in 1945, after World War II had taken its toll.
Today we know that FDR’s doctor had put him on a restricted schedule -- and that still was not enough to keep him from dying in office, just a few months after he began his final term as president.
Franklin D. Roosevelt was younger when he died than John McCain is right now. Moreover, FDR had not been abused for years as a prisoner of war. When we are talking about a president of the United States, we are not talking about the fate of one individual, but the fate of a nation and of generations yet unborn.
This is no time to get squeamish or politically correct, when talking about whoever is to carry the load of the free world on his shoulders in the White House.
Quite aside from age, there is all too much evidence already that John McCain is not the kind of man who has given in-depth thought to many of the serious issues on which he shoots from the hip, which some people equate with “straight talk.”
The media have dubbed him a “maverick,” which is another way of spinning the fact that he is headstrong and unreliable.
Senator McCain’s teaming up with Senator Ted Kennedy on immigration, and with equally left-wing Senator Russ Feingold to violate the First Amendment in the name of “campaign-finance reform,” are classic examples of a loose cannon.
Senator McCain is not a bad man. He has some admirable qualities. But there are plenty of good people who would be dangerous in a job for which they are not suited.
Back in the 18th century, Edmund Burke said that some people “may do the worst of things without being the worst of men.” The White House is not the place for that.
entire article found here.
you know....what is amazing to me, is how the gop and the media are so fickle. one minute guliani's their man, then the polls shift. and suddenly, romney's their man. the polls shift again, and after a couple caucuses and primaries, and suddenly mccain is their man.
the gop and the media are so desperate to get behind someone that they can embrace (or in other words, "control") , that they are glossing over and idealizing the candidates. in this case, mccain..(albeit hesitantly) but also romney. (who knows, he may actually win a primary, and then suddenly they'll drop mccain and "romney will be their man." )
with thompson out of the race, the gop is trying to find ways to justify their 'current candidate of the month.'
all the while, the gop are being sure to eliminate and purposefully exclude huckabee from the conversation and from contention. huckabee's biggest opposition is coming from the staunch old-school republicans/rush limbaugh/talk radio/fox etc... that is why, in my opinion, the republican party is lagging, diminishing...losing.
if the republican party wants to preserve itself, it better start singing a new tune. because, frankly, the song obama's singing in the democratic party..is definitely catching on.
mccain's age is an issue. but beyond that, mccain's stand on issues in the past, and his stance on social issues are not in line with christian values voters. so why is mccain leading in the polls? the gop is desperate. if romney wins "anything," you can guarantee they will jump mccain's ship and be sailing with romney.
christians, let us also, not be tossed to and fro by every wind or philosophy......let's commit to the candidate that embodies our beliefs and has the experience and capacity to lead this country up.
let's get behind mike huckabee, and give america a chance to start singing a new song!!
"that we should no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in the cunning craftiness of deceitful plotting,but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head--Christ.." ephesians 4:14-15
Friday, January 25, 2008
Romney: "Not a Washington Insider,"...But a "CORPORATE INSIDER"
gee, which is worse? take your pick. do we want a president that's a 'washington insider' and has played the political game for years, and is owned by the party? or do we want a president that has "worldwide personal financial ties and investments to corporate america and lobbyists," that in turn, manipulate the politics of america?
frankly, with the way the economy is going, i don't think it very wise for mitt romney to be touting his 'washington outsider, mr. fix-it from corporate america' line. talk about alienating the average american. do americans really want a billionaire to stand up there and tell us, "he knows what's going on in america, and he's going to fix it?"
in the last florida debate, mr. romney bragged that by using his own fortune to finance his campaign, he wouldn't be beholding to anybody. but in the same breath, he says he's raised more money than any other candidate. isn't that a contradiction?
on the contrary, by being so 'well connected' amongst the corporate elite, it would seem that mr. romney is more beholding to corporate america , simply as a result of his personal business dealings.
a recent article released by christian newswire, titled, "mitt romney-- be afraid, very afraid," has some very interesting information about romney and his personal and financial ties to corporate america.
MEDIA ADVISORY, Jan. 11 /Christian Newswire/ --
On December 12th, 2007, the very same day that Romney indicated his support of the Federal ENDA legislation, news of his investment company's buyout of Clear Channel Communications surfaced. Clear Channel owns Rush Limbaugh's and Sean Hannity's contracts, and is the largest conservative radio conglomerate in the country. It may be no small coincidence that conservative talk show hosts lambasted Christian Mike Huckabee as a liberal just mere hours before he took the Iowa Caucus.
Romney is no media novice. For years he has supported the Mormon media blitz of television and radio spots that have slowly brainwashed so many of us into believing that Mormons are Christians too. Today in the national political debate, to ask questions about the Mormon "jesus" is labeled religious bigotry- hate speech that must be silenced.
Romney is said to be worth at least a quarter of a billion dollars, and has given every indication that he intends to buy the presidency, sparing no expense. If voted into office, it would be the first time ever in American history that a president would control so much wealth, as well as so much of the media.
Christians in America need to begin asking questions.
Is it really the right thing for America to make a man as powerful and rich as Romney president?
Is America in the position to take such a risk at such a crucial moment in our history?
Are we really ready to turn our nation over to an untested man that has served only one term as governor of liberal Massachusetts?
Can Romney really be trusted when he says he is opposed to abortion, does not support gay marriage or civil unions, and is ready to solve our illegal immigration crisis, even as he's waffled on all these issues?
Are we really so naïve to think that a man of such vast wealth did not build his portfolio standing on the back of the working man?
Is it really wise to vote for a man when in our gut we know for certain that something just isn't right about him?
Rev. C.J. Conner is the author of Jesus and the Culture Wars: Reclaiming the Lord's Prayer.
(emphasis: mine)
link can be found here.
when investigated, romney's wealth and financial ties to media and corporate america are staggering. for a more exhaustive and detailed list of romney's financial ties, go here. this is an eye opening and interesting read.
aside from the issues of mitt romney's ongoing flip-flopping on issues, and his use of semantics when caught in his own web of distortions...mitt romney represents corporate america. those in places of power, or those aspiring to be in places of power, can clearly see the benefits of a romney presidency. where there is money, there is power. where there is money and power...there is corruption. whether it be in the halls of the senate in washington d.c., or behind closed doors in the conference rooms off k street, it's all the same power game. and americans are sick of it.
it's time, christians....to take a stand. this past week, a local florida pastor had a fantastic perspective and exhortation to christians and the church:
Longworth laments, "for far too long, Christians stood idly and allowed our nation to slip into moral depravity. We stood by while creationism was replaced with Darwinism. We stood by while the Bible, prayer, and the Ten Commandments were removed from schools. We stood by while men, women, and children engaged in vile sexual perversion. We stood by while over 50,000,000 preborn children have been slaughtered by abortion. We stood by while Massachusetts under Gov. Romney allowed same sex marriage. We stood by while the Ten Commandments were removed from public places. Edmond Burke said, 'All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.' We will stand by no longer. It is time for the church to stop playing church, and start being the church!"
(emphasis: mine)
entire article here.
christians, it is time...... it is time to say, "NO!" to washington insiders AND corporate insiders...it is time to take our country back to the basics upon which it was founded. it is time for our president be a man of the people and for the people. it is time, that our president be a man that realizes his need for God, and His need for wisdom and guidance from God, in leading our nation.
friends, think and pray about what God would have you to do....
"if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land." 2 chronicles 7:14
frankly, with the way the economy is going, i don't think it very wise for mitt romney to be touting his 'washington outsider, mr. fix-it from corporate america' line. talk about alienating the average american. do americans really want a billionaire to stand up there and tell us, "he knows what's going on in america, and he's going to fix it?"
in the last florida debate, mr. romney bragged that by using his own fortune to finance his campaign, he wouldn't be beholding to anybody. but in the same breath, he says he's raised more money than any other candidate. isn't that a contradiction?
on the contrary, by being so 'well connected' amongst the corporate elite, it would seem that mr. romney is more beholding to corporate america , simply as a result of his personal business dealings.
a recent article released by christian newswire, titled, "mitt romney-- be afraid, very afraid," has some very interesting information about romney and his personal and financial ties to corporate america.
MEDIA ADVISORY, Jan. 11 /Christian Newswire/ --
On December 12th, 2007, the very same day that Romney indicated his support of the Federal ENDA legislation, news of his investment company's buyout of Clear Channel Communications surfaced. Clear Channel owns Rush Limbaugh's and Sean Hannity's contracts, and is the largest conservative radio conglomerate in the country. It may be no small coincidence that conservative talk show hosts lambasted Christian Mike Huckabee as a liberal just mere hours before he took the Iowa Caucus.
Romney is no media novice. For years he has supported the Mormon media blitz of television and radio spots that have slowly brainwashed so many of us into believing that Mormons are Christians too. Today in the national political debate, to ask questions about the Mormon "jesus" is labeled religious bigotry- hate speech that must be silenced.
Romney is said to be worth at least a quarter of a billion dollars, and has given every indication that he intends to buy the presidency, sparing no expense. If voted into office, it would be the first time ever in American history that a president would control so much wealth, as well as so much of the media.
Christians in America need to begin asking questions.
Is it really the right thing for America to make a man as powerful and rich as Romney president?
Is America in the position to take such a risk at such a crucial moment in our history?
Are we really ready to turn our nation over to an untested man that has served only one term as governor of liberal Massachusetts?
Can Romney really be trusted when he says he is opposed to abortion, does not support gay marriage or civil unions, and is ready to solve our illegal immigration crisis, even as he's waffled on all these issues?
Are we really so naïve to think that a man of such vast wealth did not build his portfolio standing on the back of the working man?
Is it really wise to vote for a man when in our gut we know for certain that something just isn't right about him?
Rev. C.J. Conner is the author of Jesus and the Culture Wars: Reclaiming the Lord's Prayer.
(emphasis: mine)
link can be found here.
when investigated, romney's wealth and financial ties to media and corporate america are staggering. for a more exhaustive and detailed list of romney's financial ties, go here. this is an eye opening and interesting read.
aside from the issues of mitt romney's ongoing flip-flopping on issues, and his use of semantics when caught in his own web of distortions...mitt romney represents corporate america. those in places of power, or those aspiring to be in places of power, can clearly see the benefits of a romney presidency. where there is money, there is power. where there is money and power...there is corruption. whether it be in the halls of the senate in washington d.c., or behind closed doors in the conference rooms off k street, it's all the same power game. and americans are sick of it.
it's time, christians....to take a stand. this past week, a local florida pastor had a fantastic perspective and exhortation to christians and the church:
Longworth laments, "for far too long, Christians stood idly and allowed our nation to slip into moral depravity. We stood by while creationism was replaced with Darwinism. We stood by while the Bible, prayer, and the Ten Commandments were removed from schools. We stood by while men, women, and children engaged in vile sexual perversion. We stood by while over 50,000,000 preborn children have been slaughtered by abortion. We stood by while Massachusetts under Gov. Romney allowed same sex marriage. We stood by while the Ten Commandments were removed from public places. Edmond Burke said, 'All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.' We will stand by no longer. It is time for the church to stop playing church, and start being the church!"
(emphasis: mine)
entire article here.
christians, it is time...... it is time to say, "NO!" to washington insiders AND corporate insiders...it is time to take our country back to the basics upon which it was founded. it is time for our president be a man of the people and for the people. it is time, that our president be a man that realizes his need for God, and His need for wisdom and guidance from God, in leading our nation.
friends, think and pray about what God would have you to do....
"if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land." 2 chronicles 7:14
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Florida Pro-Family Leaders Declare Huckabee the Unanimous Choice of Social Conservatives...
FLORIDA 'S MOST RESPECTED CONSERVATIVE, PRO-FAMILY LEADERS ENDORSE MIKE HUCKABEE FOR PRESIDENT
Thursday January 24, 2008
( Orlando, FL ) Today, the Co-Chairmen of the Florida Huckabee Faith and Values Coalition, John Stemberger and Dr. David Uth, announced that a clear consensus has been reached among pro-family leadership in Florida and that Mike Huckabee is the candidate to back for social conservatives. This was further evidenced by rock solid conservative Congressman, and former presidential candidate, Duncan Hunter's endorsement of Governor Mike Huckabee yesterday.
Stemberger said, "A year ago, several leaders set out to build a consensus around who was the best candidate to stand for conservative, pro-life and pro-family values. While it has taken us a while to get here, we are proud to announce that a consensus has been reached not only around the country, but specifically here in Florida . For conservative pro-family voters, Huckabee is our man!"
"I have known Governor Huckabee for 32 years and have found him to consistently represent the Biblical values that we can all hold dear." Said David Uth.
Florida's closed primary is a different ball game than in New Hampshire and South Carolina where independents and liberal democrats can cross over and vote for a candidate like John McCain. Social and religious conservatives comprise upwards of forty percent of the primary voters in Florida and Governor Huckabee can be very competitive and could win Florida as the consensus continues to build.
"One of the primary questions we have to ask is who can we trust to bring us home? Mike Huckabee is the answer." John Stemberger said. While hundreds of Florida pro-family advocates and pastors have endorsed Mike Huckabee, the following high profile leaders are announcing their joint endorsement today:
Art Ally
The Timothy Plan
Frank Attkisson
State Representative
Florida House
Bill Bunkley
Host of Drive Time
Salem Radio Network
Barbara Collier
Christian Coalition of
Broward County *
Ken Connor
Center for a Just Society*
John Grant
Florida Senate, Retired
Janet Folger
Faith2Action*
Terry Kemple
Community Issues Forum*
Tomas Lares
Council on Faith in Action (CONFIA)*
Pam Olson
Florida Prayer Network*
Rep. Marco Rubio
Speaker, Florida House of Representatives
Mat Staver
Liberty Counsel*
John Stemberger
Florida Family Policy Council*
Stephen Strang
Strang Communications
Dr. David Uth
First Baptist Church of Orlando *
Senator Daniel Webster
Florida Senate
* For Identification Purposes Only
Thursday January 24, 2008
( Orlando, FL ) Today, the Co-Chairmen of the Florida Huckabee Faith and Values Coalition, John Stemberger and Dr. David Uth, announced that a clear consensus has been reached among pro-family leadership in Florida and that Mike Huckabee is the candidate to back for social conservatives. This was further evidenced by rock solid conservative Congressman, and former presidential candidate, Duncan Hunter's endorsement of Governor Mike Huckabee yesterday.
Stemberger said, "A year ago, several leaders set out to build a consensus around who was the best candidate to stand for conservative, pro-life and pro-family values. While it has taken us a while to get here, we are proud to announce that a consensus has been reached not only around the country, but specifically here in Florida . For conservative pro-family voters, Huckabee is our man!"
"I have known Governor Huckabee for 32 years and have found him to consistently represent the Biblical values that we can all hold dear." Said David Uth.
Florida's closed primary is a different ball game than in New Hampshire and South Carolina where independents and liberal democrats can cross over and vote for a candidate like John McCain. Social and religious conservatives comprise upwards of forty percent of the primary voters in Florida and Governor Huckabee can be very competitive and could win Florida as the consensus continues to build.
"One of the primary questions we have to ask is who can we trust to bring us home? Mike Huckabee is the answer." John Stemberger said. While hundreds of Florida pro-family advocates and pastors have endorsed Mike Huckabee, the following high profile leaders are announcing their joint endorsement today:
Art Ally
The Timothy Plan
Frank Attkisson
State Representative
Florida House
Bill Bunkley
Host of Drive Time
Salem Radio Network
Barbara Collier
Christian Coalition of
Broward County *
Ken Connor
Center for a Just Society*
John Grant
Florida Senate, Retired
Janet Folger
Faith2Action*
Terry Kemple
Community Issues Forum*
Tomas Lares
Council on Faith in Action (CONFIA)*
Pam Olson
Florida Prayer Network*
Rep. Marco Rubio
Speaker, Florida House of Representatives
Mat Staver
Liberty Counsel*
John Stemberger
Florida Family Policy Council*
Stephen Strang
Strang Communications
Dr. David Uth
First Baptist Church of Orlando *
Senator Daniel Webster
Florida Senate
* For Identification Purposes Only
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Huckabee on Martin Luther King Jr., & Civil Rights...
friends,
below is a clip of governor huckabee commenting on the impact and contributions of martin luther king jr. it is clear governor huckabee has strong feelings about civil rights and his record and african american support in arkansas clearly reflect this. please give this a watch!!
below is a clip of governor huckabee commenting on the impact and contributions of martin luther king jr. it is clear governor huckabee has strong feelings about civil rights and his record and african american support in arkansas clearly reflect this. please give this a watch!!
Friday, January 18, 2008
WATCH THIS CLIP!!
friends,
here is a fantastic video made by a huckabee supporter. it breaks down huckabee, romney, thompson and mccain in under a minute. give it a watch!!
"the Lord is righteous in all His ways, gracious in all His works." psalm 145:17
here is a fantastic video made by a huckabee supporter. it breaks down huckabee, romney, thompson and mccain in under a minute. give it a watch!!
"the Lord is righteous in all His ways, gracious in all His works." psalm 145:17
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Right to Life on Romney: "The Wrong Choice?"
friends,
a great article detailing more history and facts about romney and the right fo life. another worthwhile read!!
Right To Life Leaders Battle Over Romney
National RTL and Bob Jones III vs. American Right To Life
DENVER, Jan. 16 /Christian Newswire/ -- American RTL Action president Steve Curtis is challenging the pro-life leadership of South Carolina's Bob Jones III and of National Right To Life for their support of pro-abortion Mitt Romney for president. Curtis is the former president of the Colorado Republican Party. The anti-Romney TV ads his new 527 group is running in early contest states like South Carolina have garnered media coverage including being aired by ABC's World News Tonight and the Fox News Channel. The political group's website, ARTLaction.com, documents with links to mainstream media sources, and audio and video clips of the candidate himself, Romney's aggressive and most recent pro-abortion record:
Mitt Romney claims, "On every piece of legislation, I came down on the side of life." That is a lie. In April 2006 he signed the Massachusetts Health Care Reform Plan that pays for even elective abortions. Romney today falsely claims a 1981 court ruling about "medically necessary" abortions forced him to provide tax-funded elective abortion into law, showing he prioritizes socialized "health care" over protecting kids, even when it pays to kill them. Romney gave a permanent seat on the Massachusetts health payment policy advisory board to the nation's leading abortionists at Planned Parenthood. Romney signed the 2005 bill that promotes chemical abortions with Plan B. As Governor he appointed openly pro-abortion Democrat Matt Nestor to a district court; and disputing a ruling from his own state health department Romney personally argued that pro-life hospitals must dispense abortifacients. Romney claims to have been personally pro-life for many years, but also claims a recent pro-life conversion on Nov. 9, 2004 while talking to Harvard researcher Douglas Melton about embryonic stem cells. However Mitt still openly supports killing the baby of a rapist, and killing the tiniest of humans for research. Dr. Melton has even disputed Romney's account of their conversation. Pro- life Romney even attended a fundraiser for Planned Parenthood. In October 2005 Romney asked the federal government for a waiver for a major increase in funding for abortion "counseling" and for tax-funded abortifacients. During the years that Romney says he was personally pro-life he aggressively claimed to be second-to-none in asserting abortion as an essential right. And the Weekly Standard reports him telling the pro-abortion activists at NARAL, "you need someone like me in Washington." [ see corroborating links for all claims]
"The evidence is indisputable-- Mitt Romney is lying to get Christian votes," said vice president of ARTL Action, Columbine dad Brian Rohrbough. "Pro-life leaders like Bob Jones III have been deceived by Mitt Romney and American Right To Life Action calls upon Dr. Jones to retract his endorsement of this pro- abortion politician."
Denver-based "American Right To Life Action also calls National RTL's support of Mitt Romney a betrayal of the innocent," said Curtis. NRTL is playing the odds, and "doubled down," officially endorsing anti- human life amendment Fred Thompson, while supporting their own longtime general counsel for serving as a "key advisor" to the Romney campaign. "The Republican National Committee has given hundreds of thousands of dollars to NRTL, which calls into question NRTL's loyalty to the unborn," added Curtis, "especially now that its political architect, James Bopp, is endorsing a pro-abortion candidate like Mitt Romney who plainly lies to deceive pro-lifers."
Christian Newswire
(emphasis: mine)
link can be found here.
a great article detailing more history and facts about romney and the right fo life. another worthwhile read!!
Right To Life Leaders Battle Over Romney
National RTL and Bob Jones III vs. American Right To Life
DENVER, Jan. 16 /Christian Newswire/ -- American RTL Action president Steve Curtis is challenging the pro-life leadership of South Carolina's Bob Jones III and of National Right To Life for their support of pro-abortion Mitt Romney for president. Curtis is the former president of the Colorado Republican Party. The anti-Romney TV ads his new 527 group is running in early contest states like South Carolina have garnered media coverage including being aired by ABC's World News Tonight and the Fox News Channel. The political group's website, ARTLaction.com, documents with links to mainstream media sources, and audio and video clips of the candidate himself, Romney's aggressive and most recent pro-abortion record:
Mitt Romney claims, "On every piece of legislation, I came down on the side of life." That is a lie. In April 2006 he signed the Massachusetts Health Care Reform Plan that pays for even elective abortions. Romney today falsely claims a 1981 court ruling about "medically necessary" abortions forced him to provide tax-funded elective abortion into law, showing he prioritizes socialized "health care" over protecting kids, even when it pays to kill them. Romney gave a permanent seat on the Massachusetts health payment policy advisory board to the nation's leading abortionists at Planned Parenthood. Romney signed the 2005 bill that promotes chemical abortions with Plan B. As Governor he appointed openly pro-abortion Democrat Matt Nestor to a district court; and disputing a ruling from his own state health department Romney personally argued that pro-life hospitals must dispense abortifacients. Romney claims to have been personally pro-life for many years, but also claims a recent pro-life conversion on Nov. 9, 2004 while talking to Harvard researcher Douglas Melton about embryonic stem cells. However Mitt still openly supports killing the baby of a rapist, and killing the tiniest of humans for research. Dr. Melton has even disputed Romney's account of their conversation. Pro- life Romney even attended a fundraiser for Planned Parenthood. In October 2005 Romney asked the federal government for a waiver for a major increase in funding for abortion "counseling" and for tax-funded abortifacients. During the years that Romney says he was personally pro-life he aggressively claimed to be second-to-none in asserting abortion as an essential right. And the Weekly Standard reports him telling the pro-abortion activists at NARAL, "you need someone like me in Washington." [ see corroborating links for all claims]
"The evidence is indisputable-- Mitt Romney is lying to get Christian votes," said vice president of ARTL Action, Columbine dad Brian Rohrbough. "Pro-life leaders like Bob Jones III have been deceived by Mitt Romney and American Right To Life Action calls upon Dr. Jones to retract his endorsement of this pro- abortion politician."
Denver-based "American Right To Life Action also calls National RTL's support of Mitt Romney a betrayal of the innocent," said Curtis. NRTL is playing the odds, and "doubled down," officially endorsing anti- human life amendment Fred Thompson, while supporting their own longtime general counsel for serving as a "key advisor" to the Romney campaign. "The Republican National Committee has given hundreds of thousands of dollars to NRTL, which calls into question NRTL's loyalty to the unborn," added Curtis, "especially now that its political architect, James Bopp, is endorsing a pro-abortion candidate like Mitt Romney who plainly lies to deceive pro-lifers."
Christian Newswire
(emphasis: mine)
link can be found here.
Bill May: Catholics for the Common Good
friends,
this is an oustanding letter by bill may of 'catholics for the common good'. all i can say, is it is a MUST READ.
“Totally one-sided and misleading”
Prominent layman says Mike Huckabee better choice for Catholics than Fred Thompson
(Editor’s note: In the interest of fairness, California Catholic Daily is publishing the following submission from a reader. It has been edited for grammar, style and length.)
I am writing as Bill May. I am not getting involved in the presidential election because of my role in the non-partisan, issue-related organization Catholics for the Common Good.
But I can’t remain silent about the unanswered distortions about Mike Huckabee over Fred Thompson in the presidential race found in California Catholic Daily’s Jan. 11 posting, “Keeping the coalition together is the key to success.” It was an article covering the California Pro-Life Council's endorsement of Thompson for president. It was totally one-sided and misleading to Catholic voters. CCD is a great publication and provides a valuable service to Catholics. I can understand how things like this can slip through trying to meet tight deadlines.
I don’t want to get into a fight with the California Pro-Life Council and National Right to Life, organizations for which I have a great deal of respect. But I think their endorsements of Fred Thompson reflect bad judgment and their attacks on Huckabee are indefensible and based on false assumptions.
First, Fred Thompson wants to let the states decide on abortion and does not support the human life amendment. There are many parallels between slavery and abortion, and we can see how well leaving the slavery issue to the states turned out. How can he be the pro-life candidate?
This question from the California Catholic Daily reporter to the Pro-Life Council’s Brian Johnston was based on a false and biased premise: "What about a new coalition on the Republican side coming together around a pro-life liberal like Mike Huckabee?" Liberal? Huckabee is not the liberal the Republican establishment says he is. This false premise is being repeated over and over.
Moreover, the response to the question is equally misleading: “Highly, highly unlikely,” Johnston responded. “For one thing, he’s a preacher: he’ll be killed by the media -- he’ll be more of a target than Pat Robertson." There is a huge difference between Robertson and Huckabee. Robertson is a lifelong professional minister and Christian political leader – that is it. Huckabee is a secular political and civic leader and a former Lt. Governor and Governor (almost 11 years), with a distinguished record of secular leadership.
While governor, Time Magazine ranked him as one of the top 5 in the country. His Democratic and Republican peers elected him chairman of the National Governors’ Association. In addition, Huckabee was chairman of the Education Commission of the States, president of the Council of State Governments, chairman of the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission (37 states), and chairman of the Southern Governors Association. Would any of these things have happened if he were the religious nut the Republican establishment is making him out to be?
Huckabee is the only candidate who has been an advocate for pro-life issues. He got five bills through the Democratic legislature in Arkansas: partial birth abortion, parental notification, women's right to know, fetal pain and liberal hospital drop-off provisions for newborns.
It really annoys me to hear people call Huckabee liberal because he cares for the human person and has a sense of social responsibility. People mindlessly and irresponsibly throw out the right-wing code of “tax and spend” for people who are compassionate and practical. As governor, Huckabee cut taxes almost 100 times. He eliminated the capital gains tax on home sales, reduced them for individuals and businesses, eliminated taxes for those below the poverty line and indexed tax rates to avoid tax creep with inflation. He also was able to get enough people off welfare that the budget was reduced by 50%.
I think Brian is dead wrong re the Republican coalition. The folks in the boardroom are not going to like Huckabee because he is a Christian and a man of the people. I think Huckabee has an opportunity to reform and broaden the Republican Party. He could put the Reagan Democratic coalition back together and attract a lot of Catholic crossover votes. I don't think Thompson has any chance. He has been so weak. He hasn't demonstrated any passion for the office. I think Huckabee is the most electable of the field.
I think Huckabee is the "Catholic" candidate for 2008. --
Bill May
(emphasis: mine)
article can be found here.
keep up the good fight, friends....it ain't over yet!!!
praying God's will be done...
"holy, holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty. who was and is and is to come." revelation 4:8
this is an oustanding letter by bill may of 'catholics for the common good'. all i can say, is it is a MUST READ.
“Totally one-sided and misleading”
Prominent layman says Mike Huckabee better choice for Catholics than Fred Thompson
(Editor’s note: In the interest of fairness, California Catholic Daily is publishing the following submission from a reader. It has been edited for grammar, style and length.)
I am writing as Bill May. I am not getting involved in the presidential election because of my role in the non-partisan, issue-related organization Catholics for the Common Good.
But I can’t remain silent about the unanswered distortions about Mike Huckabee over Fred Thompson in the presidential race found in California Catholic Daily’s Jan. 11 posting, “Keeping the coalition together is the key to success.” It was an article covering the California Pro-Life Council's endorsement of Thompson for president. It was totally one-sided and misleading to Catholic voters. CCD is a great publication and provides a valuable service to Catholics. I can understand how things like this can slip through trying to meet tight deadlines.
I don’t want to get into a fight with the California Pro-Life Council and National Right to Life, organizations for which I have a great deal of respect. But I think their endorsements of Fred Thompson reflect bad judgment and their attacks on Huckabee are indefensible and based on false assumptions.
First, Fred Thompson wants to let the states decide on abortion and does not support the human life amendment. There are many parallels between slavery and abortion, and we can see how well leaving the slavery issue to the states turned out. How can he be the pro-life candidate?
This question from the California Catholic Daily reporter to the Pro-Life Council’s Brian Johnston was based on a false and biased premise: "What about a new coalition on the Republican side coming together around a pro-life liberal like Mike Huckabee?" Liberal? Huckabee is not the liberal the Republican establishment says he is. This false premise is being repeated over and over.
Moreover, the response to the question is equally misleading: “Highly, highly unlikely,” Johnston responded. “For one thing, he’s a preacher: he’ll be killed by the media -- he’ll be more of a target than Pat Robertson." There is a huge difference between Robertson and Huckabee. Robertson is a lifelong professional minister and Christian political leader – that is it. Huckabee is a secular political and civic leader and a former Lt. Governor and Governor (almost 11 years), with a distinguished record of secular leadership.
While governor, Time Magazine ranked him as one of the top 5 in the country. His Democratic and Republican peers elected him chairman of the National Governors’ Association. In addition, Huckabee was chairman of the Education Commission of the States, president of the Council of State Governments, chairman of the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission (37 states), and chairman of the Southern Governors Association. Would any of these things have happened if he were the religious nut the Republican establishment is making him out to be?
Huckabee is the only candidate who has been an advocate for pro-life issues. He got five bills through the Democratic legislature in Arkansas: partial birth abortion, parental notification, women's right to know, fetal pain and liberal hospital drop-off provisions for newborns.
It really annoys me to hear people call Huckabee liberal because he cares for the human person and has a sense of social responsibility. People mindlessly and irresponsibly throw out the right-wing code of “tax and spend” for people who are compassionate and practical. As governor, Huckabee cut taxes almost 100 times. He eliminated the capital gains tax on home sales, reduced them for individuals and businesses, eliminated taxes for those below the poverty line and indexed tax rates to avoid tax creep with inflation. He also was able to get enough people off welfare that the budget was reduced by 50%.
I think Brian is dead wrong re the Republican coalition. The folks in the boardroom are not going to like Huckabee because he is a Christian and a man of the people. I think Huckabee has an opportunity to reform and broaden the Republican Party. He could put the Reagan Democratic coalition back together and attract a lot of Catholic crossover votes. I don't think Thompson has any chance. He has been so weak. He hasn't demonstrated any passion for the office. I think Huckabee is the most electable of the field.
I think Huckabee is the "Catholic" candidate for 2008. --
Bill May
(emphasis: mine)
article can be found here.
keep up the good fight, friends....it ain't over yet!!!
praying God's will be done...
"holy, holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty. who was and is and is to come." revelation 4:8
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
MICHIGAN FOR HUCKABEE!!!
today, january 15, 2008 is the michgan primary.
COME ON MICHIGAN RESIDENTS.........SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR GOVERNOR HUCKABEE!!! THIS IS A CHANCE FOR CHANGE AND VISION FOR AMERICA!
LET'S GO!!!!!!!!
PRAY ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ to whom belong the glory and dominion forever and ever. amen." i peter 4:11b
COME ON MICHIGAN RESIDENTS.........SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR GOVERNOR HUCKABEE!!! THIS IS A CHANCE FOR CHANGE AND VISION FOR AMERICA!
LET'S GO!!!!!!!!
PRAY ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ to whom belong the glory and dominion forever and ever. amen." i peter 4:11b
Sunday, January 6, 2008
ATT: Republican Party: "It's time for a change"...
friends,
as you all know, i'm not a seasoned savvy politico, nor do i aspire to be. on the contrary, i only became involved in politics, upon learning of governor huckabee. he has motivated and inspired, not only me, but many many other people like myself to get involved in the political process.
i hear pundits and politicos throwing out comments like, "populist,".... "abandoning the traditional republican platform."
you know what friends? i don't care. i don't care if huckabee doesn't fall neatly into the category of "a true establishment republican." in fact, that is probably why many americans and evangelicals are embracing him!! as far as being a "goold 'ol boy republican," it is obvious, americans and christians across the country, no longer want it, will no longer tolerate it... and more importantly, this way of thinking can no longer win elections.
"true republican conservatives" sit back dinging huckabee on minutia and try to dissect his every word, in hopes of trying to trip him up and discredit his 'true conservative' credibility. these 'establishment republicans' are fighting hard to maintain their age old agenda, this even at the risk of losing the presidential election. they are clearly out of touch with americans. nowhere was that more clearly seen, than this past week, in iowa. despite the exorbitant money spent by an 'establishment backed republican' and all the endorsements by the 'good 'ol boys and wallstreet', huckabee resoundingly won the caucus.
huckabee won because rank and file christians and concerned americans are taking government and this presidential election back. we don't care about the labels, titles, endorsements or connections. like governor huckabee has often stated, "americans are looking for somebody to take america up."
that is why, even many republicans are voting democrat this election. many are voting for obama because of his message of hope. it is clear, that there is enormous dissatisfaction with the republican party. and how are the 'establishment republicans' responding?? by trying to continue to promote their age old agenda, without having the foresight to see a need for change and growth.
sadly, the 'establishment republicans' are truly missing the boat. fortunately, rank and file christians, and independent thinking americans, see and embrace governor huckabee's vision.
governor huckabee is a man that embodies the american dream. governor huckabee is a man that can lead with experience and communicate his vision with clarity and passion. and the rank and file christians are responding with equal clarity and passion.
it's NOT about what's liberal or conservative. it's about what doing what's right and needful in a wise and prudent manner. it's about trusting a man of integrity and honesty to lead us there.
for example, many christians homeschool their children. back even 10-15 years ago, homeschooling would have been considered outlandishly liberal!!! yet, today, thousands of "conservative christians" homeschool their children. are they considered liberal? no, they have simply taken initiative and done what was needful and best for their children. today, these homeschoolers are embraced and praised. yet, a few years back, they would have been outcast and labeled liberal, and too 'anti-establishment'. indeed, they were pioneers and ahead of their time. these families helped to encourage growth and alternative thinking and solutions in education. today, we all enjoy the fruits of their labor.
so it is, with governor huckabee. governor huckabee has the vision to see what is needful. who cares if dealing with the environment is considered 'liberal or populist'. IT IS NEEDFUL! by being so narrow-minded and only addressing issues that have been 'traditionally conservative republican' , republicans find themselves outdated and left behind.
there is now a new generation of republicans. a new generation of evangelicals. politics is no longer about "what your party believes", but more what "your candidate believes and embodies". it is no longer about "following the party", it is about the candidate, himself; his vision, his character, his ability to communicate and inspire the american people. it's about "personally researching and being independent thinkers." this is a new era of voter. it's high time republicans wake up and realize, christians and americans now think for themselves, research for themselves, and will vote for themselves. american voters have become much more savvy.
the republican party better wake up and take notice, or before they know it, the republican party will become quickly irrelevant and obsolete. there will be no growth in the party. the new generation voter, will not tolerate the stagnation and will bypass it altogether.
so despite what governor huckabee is labeled by the media, he is, in fact, an agent of change. not only for america but for the republican party. obviously, the republican party is resistant to this new change. they have had their own vested interests and agendas in place for years. however, if the republican party doesn't wake up and are not willing to change, they will lose support. they will lose power. they will have won the battle..and miserably lost the war.
friends....it is, indeed, the year of the rank and file christian...the rank and file american. this is the year, americans think and act for themselves. it is clear, america has problems. america needs a leader that will guide us to solutions.
it is up to us, to step up, and get involved in the process. it is up to us, to select a leader that understands the issues, and has the character to see it through. if we don't, we will be swept away with the tide, and of the agenda of the elites in the party. after all, when it is all said and done, if we don't get involved and at least try to impact the process and the party, who do we really have to blame?
let's go, christians...let's go americans...it's time to take the republican party and america back ....and upward!!!
"do not be afraid of them. remember the Lord, great and awesome, and fight for your brethren, your sons, your daughters, your wives and your houses." nehemiah 4:14b
as you all know, i'm not a seasoned savvy politico, nor do i aspire to be. on the contrary, i only became involved in politics, upon learning of governor huckabee. he has motivated and inspired, not only me, but many many other people like myself to get involved in the political process.
i hear pundits and politicos throwing out comments like, "populist,".... "abandoning the traditional republican platform."
you know what friends? i don't care. i don't care if huckabee doesn't fall neatly into the category of "a true establishment republican." in fact, that is probably why many americans and evangelicals are embracing him!! as far as being a "goold 'ol boy republican," it is obvious, americans and christians across the country, no longer want it, will no longer tolerate it... and more importantly, this way of thinking can no longer win elections.
"true republican conservatives" sit back dinging huckabee on minutia and try to dissect his every word, in hopes of trying to trip him up and discredit his 'true conservative' credibility. these 'establishment republicans' are fighting hard to maintain their age old agenda, this even at the risk of losing the presidential election. they are clearly out of touch with americans. nowhere was that more clearly seen, than this past week, in iowa. despite the exorbitant money spent by an 'establishment backed republican' and all the endorsements by the 'good 'ol boys and wallstreet', huckabee resoundingly won the caucus.
huckabee won because rank and file christians and concerned americans are taking government and this presidential election back. we don't care about the labels, titles, endorsements or connections. like governor huckabee has often stated, "americans are looking for somebody to take america up."
that is why, even many republicans are voting democrat this election. many are voting for obama because of his message of hope. it is clear, that there is enormous dissatisfaction with the republican party. and how are the 'establishment republicans' responding?? by trying to continue to promote their age old agenda, without having the foresight to see a need for change and growth.
sadly, the 'establishment republicans' are truly missing the boat. fortunately, rank and file christians, and independent thinking americans, see and embrace governor huckabee's vision.
governor huckabee is a man that embodies the american dream. governor huckabee is a man that can lead with experience and communicate his vision with clarity and passion. and the rank and file christians are responding with equal clarity and passion.
it's NOT about what's liberal or conservative. it's about what doing what's right and needful in a wise and prudent manner. it's about trusting a man of integrity and honesty to lead us there.
for example, many christians homeschool their children. back even 10-15 years ago, homeschooling would have been considered outlandishly liberal!!! yet, today, thousands of "conservative christians" homeschool their children. are they considered liberal? no, they have simply taken initiative and done what was needful and best for their children. today, these homeschoolers are embraced and praised. yet, a few years back, they would have been outcast and labeled liberal, and too 'anti-establishment'. indeed, they were pioneers and ahead of their time. these families helped to encourage growth and alternative thinking and solutions in education. today, we all enjoy the fruits of their labor.
so it is, with governor huckabee. governor huckabee has the vision to see what is needful. who cares if dealing with the environment is considered 'liberal or populist'. IT IS NEEDFUL! by being so narrow-minded and only addressing issues that have been 'traditionally conservative republican' , republicans find themselves outdated and left behind.
there is now a new generation of republicans. a new generation of evangelicals. politics is no longer about "what your party believes", but more what "your candidate believes and embodies". it is no longer about "following the party", it is about the candidate, himself; his vision, his character, his ability to communicate and inspire the american people. it's about "personally researching and being independent thinkers." this is a new era of voter. it's high time republicans wake up and realize, christians and americans now think for themselves, research for themselves, and will vote for themselves. american voters have become much more savvy.
the republican party better wake up and take notice, or before they know it, the republican party will become quickly irrelevant and obsolete. there will be no growth in the party. the new generation voter, will not tolerate the stagnation and will bypass it altogether.
so despite what governor huckabee is labeled by the media, he is, in fact, an agent of change. not only for america but for the republican party. obviously, the republican party is resistant to this new change. they have had their own vested interests and agendas in place for years. however, if the republican party doesn't wake up and are not willing to change, they will lose support. they will lose power. they will have won the battle..and miserably lost the war.
friends....it is, indeed, the year of the rank and file christian...the rank and file american. this is the year, americans think and act for themselves. it is clear, america has problems. america needs a leader that will guide us to solutions.
it is up to us, to step up, and get involved in the process. it is up to us, to select a leader that understands the issues, and has the character to see it through. if we don't, we will be swept away with the tide, and of the agenda of the elites in the party. after all, when it is all said and done, if we don't get involved and at least try to impact the process and the party, who do we really have to blame?
let's go, christians...let's go americans...it's time to take the republican party and america back ....and upward!!!
"do not be afraid of them. remember the Lord, great and awesome, and fight for your brethren, your sons, your daughters, your wives and your houses." nehemiah 4:14b
Friday, January 4, 2008
HUCKABEE RESOUNDINGLY WINS IOWA
GOD DID IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HUCKABEE WON IOWA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
a big high-five and thank you to iowans, for caucusing for mike. a big high-five and thank you to christians..for praying.....and a big high-five and thank you AND PRAISE TO GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
what a glorious night. christians, our voices were heard.
now, it's on to new hampshire. come one, friends...let's keep the ball rolling!!!!
ONWARD!!!!!!!!!!
"oh, that men would give thanks to the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!" psalm 107: 15
"bless the Lord, o my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name." psalm 103:1
a big high-five and thank you to iowans, for caucusing for mike. a big high-five and thank you to christians..for praying.....and a big high-five and thank you AND PRAISE TO GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
what a glorious night. christians, our voices were heard.
now, it's on to new hampshire. come one, friends...let's keep the ball rolling!!!!
ONWARD!!!!!!!!!!
"oh, that men would give thanks to the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!" psalm 107: 15
"bless the Lord, o my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name." psalm 103:1
Thursday, January 3, 2008
RANK & FILE CHRISTIANS: LET'S GO!!!!!!!!!!
friends!!!
TODAY IS THE DAY!!!!!!!!!!! JANUARY 3, 2008 the IOWA CAUCUS, and the kick-off of the GOP primaries!!!
this is our chance, rank and file christians....this is our chance to let our voices be heard. IOWANS!!! CAUCUS FOR MIKE!!! ....and for all the rest of us.....NOW IS THE TIME TO FERVENTLY PRAY PRAY PRAY and PRAY SOME MORE!!!!!!!!!
God's will be done.... MAY GOD BE GLORIFIED!!!
"not by might, nor by power, but by My Spirit, says, the Lord of hosts." zechariah 4:6
TODAY IS THE DAY!!!!!!!!!!! JANUARY 3, 2008 the IOWA CAUCUS, and the kick-off of the GOP primaries!!!
this is our chance, rank and file christians....this is our chance to let our voices be heard. IOWANS!!! CAUCUS FOR MIKE!!! ....and for all the rest of us.....NOW IS THE TIME TO FERVENTLY PRAY PRAY PRAY and PRAY SOME MORE!!!!!!!!!
God's will be done.... MAY GOD BE GLORIFIED!!!
"not by might, nor by power, but by My Spirit, says, the Lord of hosts." zechariah 4:6
"some trust in chariots, and some in horses, but we will remember the name of the Lord our God." psalm 20:7
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