friends,
this is a clip from the values voters washington summit in october 2007. governor huckabee inspires us to be involved...BECAUSE OF OUR CONVICTIONS!!!
it's only a couple minutes long, give it a watch...and go out and vote your values!!!!!!!!!!
pray for our nation, pray for our leaders... pray God will have mercy on us...
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Huckabee: THE PEOPLE'S PRESIDENT!!!
friends,
THIS IS IT!!! super duper tuesday!!! we have done all we can, now it it is in God's hands.
below is an uplifting video on huckabee, the "people's president." it is uplifting and inspiring. give it a watch!!
and remember to PLEASE PLEASE PRAY ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
God be glorified!!!!!!!
"not by might, nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the Lord of Hosts.." zec 4:6
THIS IS IT!!! super duper tuesday!!! we have done all we can, now it it is in God's hands.
below is an uplifting video on huckabee, the "people's president." it is uplifting and inspiring. give it a watch!!
and remember to PLEASE PLEASE PRAY ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
God be glorified!!!!!!!
"not by might, nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the Lord of Hosts.." zec 4:6
Sunday, February 3, 2008
ALERT: McCain & Romney are NOT Friends of the Family...
friends,
with the election just 2 days away, along with equipping christians with a voter's guide (in the previous post) i also feel a need to clarify and show the contrast and differences of the other 2 candidates running for the gop nomination.
both john mccain and mitt romney are not 'family friendly'.
throughout mccain's political career, he has had more of a leaning towards the liberal. he does NOT support the marriage ammendment, but DOES SUPPORT embryonic stem cell research. additionally, he has issues regarding supporting president bush's tax cuts as well as, supporting the controversial immigration bill. the below clip, was produced by roegone.org.
in the clip below, mitt romney was asked about abortion and roe v. wade. the first question asked was if "abortion was murder", the 2nd question was regarding "overturning roe v. wade".
in his answers, romney was busy talking around and around, up and down... but in the end, "what did he really say?" he seemed to evasively talk in circles. at the end of the clip, a follow up question was asked, but romney quickly disregarded it, and said, "he wasn't going to go into all that.." watch the whole thing below, it runs about 3 minutes.
after watching that clip, my question to mitt romney is, "so are you against abortion and believe in the sactity of human life, or not?" it is a moral issue. if you allow each state to make up their own laws, that does NOT protect the sanctity of human life..."only in few states.." what is that??!!
below is an article from the new york times. in the article, romney's business; bain capital, is explained in greater detail. also, romney's business partner at bain capital explained mitt romney as follows:
“Mitt ran a private equity firm, not a cement company,” said Eric A. Kriss, a former Bain Capital partner. “He was not a businessman in the sense of running a company,” Mr. Kriss said, adding, “He was a great presenter, a great spokesman and a great salesman.”
Citing his business experience, he urges voters to reject “lifetime politicians” who “have never run a corner store, let alone the largest enterprise in the world.”
Mr. Romney, though, never ran a corner store or a traditional business. Instead, he excelled as a deal maker, a buyer and seller of companies, a master at the art of persuasion that he demonstrated in the talks that led to the forming of Bain Capital.
He made his money mainly through leveraged buyouts — essentially, mortgaging companies to take them over in the hope of reselling them at big profits in just a few years. It is a bare-knuckle form of investing that is in the spotlight because of the exploding profits of buyout giants like Bain, Blackstone and the Carlyle Group. In Washington, Congress is considering ending a legal quirk that lets fund managers escape much of the income tax on their earnings.
“The amounts of money are so vast that it is truly a matter of time before the taxation of private equity is front and center of the public agenda,” said James E. Post, a Boston University professor who teaches business-government relations. “Increasingly, this world of private equity looks like a world of robber barons, and Romney comes out of that world.
“The private equity business is a pretty good place to make a lot of money,” Mr. Weld added. “The market rewards people who show they can see value in a company quickly, adjust a few toggle switches and sell it again four or five years later. It is capitalism’s way of picking the fleas off the dog.”
Others complain that private equity fund managers like Mr. Romney pay only capital gains taxes instead of income taxes on their cuts of investors’ profits. At present tax rates, that means that they pay 15 percent instead of 35 percent on most of their earnings.
“When you look at the amount of money these guys are making,” said Victor Fleischer, a legal scholar who has consulted with the Senate Finance Committee about changing the law, “the effective tax rate is just sort of shocking to the conscience.”
the entire article can be found here.
essentially, folks...mitt romney is not a man who ran a business, managed it well, and became a billionaire. HE WAS A SALESMAN. HE MADE BIG MONEY BY LEVERAGE BUYOUTS. he took companies, tooled with them, (fancy phrase for laid off employees) and then resold them for a profit.
in another article from the boston globe, mitt romney was described by a former colleague who wished to remain anonymous, as 'clinical' in his approach to buying and selling businesses. often, at the cost of employees' jobs. it is a hardcore business, and it was all about the money. go here to read more about "as bain slashed jobs, romney stayed to side."
with the election just 2 days away, along with equipping christians with a voter's guide (in the previous post) i also feel a need to clarify and show the contrast and differences of the other 2 candidates running for the gop nomination.
both john mccain and mitt romney are not 'family friendly'.
throughout mccain's political career, he has had more of a leaning towards the liberal. he does NOT support the marriage ammendment, but DOES SUPPORT embryonic stem cell research. additionally, he has issues regarding supporting president bush's tax cuts as well as, supporting the controversial immigration bill. the below clip, was produced by roegone.org.
in the clip below, mitt romney was asked about abortion and roe v. wade. the first question asked was if "abortion was murder", the 2nd question was regarding "overturning roe v. wade".
in his answers, romney was busy talking around and around, up and down... but in the end, "what did he really say?" he seemed to evasively talk in circles. at the end of the clip, a follow up question was asked, but romney quickly disregarded it, and said, "he wasn't going to go into all that.." watch the whole thing below, it runs about 3 minutes.
after watching that clip, my question to mitt romney is, "so are you against abortion and believe in the sactity of human life, or not?" it is a moral issue. if you allow each state to make up their own laws, that does NOT protect the sanctity of human life..."only in few states.." what is that??!!
i would venture to say, as americans further research mitt romney, and his positions, from the santity of human life to taxes to healthcare, they will ask themselves the same question, "what was that?" mitt romney lacks consistency and credibility.
beyond the sanctity of human life, mr. romney has recently been portraying himself to be the private sector, "mr. fix-it for washington." this also requires some research and fact checking.
below is an article from the new york times. in the article, romney's business; bain capital, is explained in greater detail. also, romney's business partner at bain capital explained mitt romney as follows:
“Mitt ran a private equity firm, not a cement company,” said Eric A. Kriss, a former Bain Capital partner. “He was not a businessman in the sense of running a company,” Mr. Kriss said, adding, “He was a great presenter, a great spokesman and a great salesman.”
Citing his business experience, he urges voters to reject “lifetime politicians” who “have never run a corner store, let alone the largest enterprise in the world.”
Mr. Romney, though, never ran a corner store or a traditional business. Instead, he excelled as a deal maker, a buyer and seller of companies, a master at the art of persuasion that he demonstrated in the talks that led to the forming of Bain Capital.
He made his money mainly through leveraged buyouts — essentially, mortgaging companies to take them over in the hope of reselling them at big profits in just a few years. It is a bare-knuckle form of investing that is in the spotlight because of the exploding profits of buyout giants like Bain, Blackstone and the Carlyle Group. In Washington, Congress is considering ending a legal quirk that lets fund managers escape much of the income tax on their earnings.
“The amounts of money are so vast that it is truly a matter of time before the taxation of private equity is front and center of the public agenda,” said James E. Post, a Boston University professor who teaches business-government relations. “Increasingly, this world of private equity looks like a world of robber barons, and Romney comes out of that world.
“The private equity business is a pretty good place to make a lot of money,” Mr. Weld added. “The market rewards people who show they can see value in a company quickly, adjust a few toggle switches and sell it again four or five years later. It is capitalism’s way of picking the fleas off the dog.”
Others complain that private equity fund managers like Mr. Romney pay only capital gains taxes instead of income taxes on their cuts of investors’ profits. At present tax rates, that means that they pay 15 percent instead of 35 percent on most of their earnings.
“When you look at the amount of money these guys are making,” said Victor Fleischer, a legal scholar who has consulted with the Senate Finance Committee about changing the law, “the effective tax rate is just sort of shocking to the conscience.”
the entire article can be found here.
essentially, folks...mitt romney is not a man who ran a business, managed it well, and became a billionaire. HE WAS A SALESMAN. HE MADE BIG MONEY BY LEVERAGE BUYOUTS. he took companies, tooled with them, (fancy phrase for laid off employees) and then resold them for a profit.
in another article from the boston globe, mitt romney was described by a former colleague who wished to remain anonymous, as 'clinical' in his approach to buying and selling businesses. often, at the cost of employees' jobs. it is a hardcore business, and it was all about the money. go here to read more about "as bain slashed jobs, romney stayed to side."
the more you learn about mitt romney, the LESS YOU TRUST HIM.
the bottom line is: VOTERS, YOU NEED TO DO YOUR RESEARCH. DO NOT DEPEND ON OR ALLOW THE MEDIA TO GUIDE YOU IN THIS PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.
the above are just a few examples of issues for both mccain and romney. granted, no one candidate is perfect. however, prior to voting on tuesday, it is essential that voters fully research all the candidates. america needs a president that stands on a record of consistency. a man americans can trust. a man that can represent the best interests of the american people.
that being said, mike huckabee stands head and shoulders above the rest. governor huckabee WILL REPRESENT THE SOCIAL CONSERVATIVE and the american family trying to make ends meet, americans that still believe in the american dream...not just the corporate elite and their investors. WE CAN DEPEND ON MIKE HUCKABEE TO LEAD WITH CHARACTER AND INTEGRITY.
now, friends, with only 2 days away....GET THE VOTE OUT FOR MIKE!!!
for more information regarding mike huckabee on the issues, go here. this fact sheet can be printed and shared with churches, family, friends and neighbors.
let's go, troops!!!
and please don't forget to PRAY, PRAY PRAY!!!!
"truly my soul silently waits for God; from Him comes my salvation. He only is my rock and my salvation; He is my defense; i shall not be greatly moved." psalm 62:1-2
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Values Voters Recommendations!!! Share with Churches & Friends!
friends,
below is a great resource for christians and churches. craig huey of reality alert's election forum has recommendations for the presidential candidates and california leglislative issues.
after extensive research, the election forum has endorsed govenor mike huckabee as the presidential candidate that best embodies and represents the Christian voter. below is the newsletter and links to his website and downloadable voter's guide.
we must do what we can to circulate this to churches, family and friends...ASAP!!!!
Craig Huey'sReality Alert: Special Update Issue
Your Resource from a Christian Worldview
February 1, 2008
Welcome to this Special Update Issue of Reality Alert. Our next full issue will be out next week, but I wanted to pass along the following 3 important items:
1. The Primaries are Next Tuesday! There are only 4 days left to help change the direction of the upcoming California Primary election.Here is what you can do:
Email our recommendations to church friends and family by clicking here.
Print out and distribute our voter guide designed for churches. Click here to access the guide.
You will note I have updated our endorsement of Governor Mike Huckabee and we oppose John McCain and the other candidates. To see this, click here.
The initiatives arguments are also linked. And if you have a local issue, our recommendations are also on the website. You can visit the Election Forum site by clicking here.
2. Huckabee or Romney?
A few of our readers have asked, should they switch to Romney to help defeat McCain?
I would say no.
First, Huckabee is going to win three or more states on Tuesday. Second, in California, delegates are by Congressional District. In many Congressional districts, Huckabee could win if our readers and their friends get out and vote. This means Huckabee would pick up these delegates.
This election has been truly filled with ups and downs. Clinton and Giuliani were supposed to be the big, easy winners. McCain was supposed to be out.
Don't let the media or biased talk shows discourage you from voting for the best candidate. Let's get our friends and family out to vote for Huckabee.
3. Two Interesting Videos
Here are two interesting videos you should see:
Mike Huckabee on Hillary and Iraq. Click here to watch.
At the end of this week's Republican debate, all 4 candidates answered the question "Would Ronald Reagan vote for you?" Click here to take a look.
FROM THE ELECTION FORUM WEBSITE:
As a Christian you need to know about the candidates and initiatives from a Christian worldview. Cut through the deceptive advertising, misleading mailings and media bias.
You and the 2008 Election
To help Christians vote their values, we extensively researched the Presidential candidates and initiatives from a Christian worldview.
We carefully evaluated where each presidential candidate stands on the key issues—such as the War on Terror, family-friendly positions including abortion and marriage, growing the economy, reducing taxes and other key topics to see how they compare.
Knowing where each candidate stands is vital in this crucial election. The next president will appoint Supreme Court judges, determine how to stop inflation and a possible recession, and protect our nation from aggression and threats. That’s why I urge you to pay close attention to the information provided.
Based on this research, we are providing the following recommendations:
President:
Republican—Governor Mike Huckabee
Democrat—No recommendation
Why not Ron Paul? Click here
Why not McCain? Click here
Why not Romney? Click here
WHY WE ENDORSE MIKE HUCKABEE FOR PRESIDENT:
1.National Defense/War on Terror. Huckabee is strong on defense and understands the nature and danger of the War on Terror.
2.Economic Policies. Huckabee believes that the free market is the best way to eliminate poverty and raise the standard of living. He will implement tax cuts, reduce the federal deficit and reduce job-killing regulations.
3. Social Issues. Huckabee will be a strong voice in protecting marriage, reducing abortion and protecting religious freedoms.
4. Supreme Court. Huckabee will appoint strict constructionist judges we can trust to interpret the constitution, not judicial activists who will legislate from the bench.
Mike Huckabee’s conservative, Christian worldview makeshim an excellent choice. Click here for more information
After months of research on each candidate for president, I have recommended Mike Huckabee.
I'm very impressed with Huckabee's ability to communicate conservative values and beliefs. His humor disarms the liberals. His ability to articulate his conservative economic, social and national defense beliefs is superior to the other candidate.
Mike Huckabee will also be able to intelligently debate the liberal Democratic candidates.
He is credible. He has a vision. And he can dramatically articulate the vision.
On the Election Forum website, I've posted 10 key considerations for choosing any presidential candidate. Click here to review.
These considerations represent the key qualities needed to lead our nation in 2009 and beyond. Mike Huckabee best exemplifies these character qualities (Exodus 18:21)
Also, his stands on the issues are solid (click here for candidate comparisons).
Mike Huckabee has been unfairly attacked for his faith by the media. Sadly, he has also been falsely accused of "liberal" statements. This is not true.
I have carefully reviewed the critics, the pundits and the accusations. On economic issues, I have found Mike Huckabee to be as free market and pro-growth as any of the other candidates, if not more so.
As governor, he raised some taxes and lowered some taxes. But unlike Romney, he left with a surplus (and actually a smaller tax increase).
The attacks on Governor Huckabee have been largely about his faith. But the truth is, he speaks to the average voter—an essential quality needed to win in 2008. His policies are solidly conservative—no one can point out specific issues—only misquoted phrases.
In some ways I like many of the other candidates—even if I don't like some of their positions, stands and character qualities.
I'd really like to stitch together a little of Obama, a little of Romney and a little of Paul—but I can't. (Truth be told, my first choice dropped out of the race.)
In the final analysis, I simply see Mike Huckabee as the best Republican choice for president. And I encourage you to vote for him on Tuesday.
spread the word, friends...mr. huey has done an excellent job of researching the candidates and presenting his findings to the Christian community. He has done this for years, and is frequently on Christian radio sharing his recommendations.
with super duper tuesday is just days away...do what you can to help inform christians, and make a difference for mike huckabee and our nation!!! GOD CAN DO ALL THINGS!!!!
let's go troops and pray on!!!!
below is a great resource for christians and churches. craig huey of reality alert's election forum has recommendations for the presidential candidates and california leglislative issues.
after extensive research, the election forum has endorsed govenor mike huckabee as the presidential candidate that best embodies and represents the Christian voter. below is the newsletter and links to his website and downloadable voter's guide.
we must do what we can to circulate this to churches, family and friends...ASAP!!!!
Craig Huey'sReality Alert: Special Update Issue
Your Resource from a Christian Worldview
February 1, 2008
Welcome to this Special Update Issue of Reality Alert. Our next full issue will be out next week, but I wanted to pass along the following 3 important items:
1. The Primaries are Next Tuesday! There are only 4 days left to help change the direction of the upcoming California Primary election.Here is what you can do:
Email our recommendations to church friends and family by clicking here.
Print out and distribute our voter guide designed for churches. Click here to access the guide.
You will note I have updated our endorsement of Governor Mike Huckabee and we oppose John McCain and the other candidates. To see this, click here.
The initiatives arguments are also linked. And if you have a local issue, our recommendations are also on the website. You can visit the Election Forum site by clicking here.
2. Huckabee or Romney?
A few of our readers have asked, should they switch to Romney to help defeat McCain?
I would say no.
First, Huckabee is going to win three or more states on Tuesday. Second, in California, delegates are by Congressional District. In many Congressional districts, Huckabee could win if our readers and their friends get out and vote. This means Huckabee would pick up these delegates.
This election has been truly filled with ups and downs. Clinton and Giuliani were supposed to be the big, easy winners. McCain was supposed to be out.
Don't let the media or biased talk shows discourage you from voting for the best candidate. Let's get our friends and family out to vote for Huckabee.
3. Two Interesting Videos
Here are two interesting videos you should see:
Mike Huckabee on Hillary and Iraq. Click here to watch.
At the end of this week's Republican debate, all 4 candidates answered the question "Would Ronald Reagan vote for you?" Click here to take a look.
FROM THE ELECTION FORUM WEBSITE:
As a Christian you need to know about the candidates and initiatives from a Christian worldview. Cut through the deceptive advertising, misleading mailings and media bias.
You and the 2008 Election
To help Christians vote their values, we extensively researched the Presidential candidates and initiatives from a Christian worldview.
We carefully evaluated where each presidential candidate stands on the key issues—such as the War on Terror, family-friendly positions including abortion and marriage, growing the economy, reducing taxes and other key topics to see how they compare.
Knowing where each candidate stands is vital in this crucial election. The next president will appoint Supreme Court judges, determine how to stop inflation and a possible recession, and protect our nation from aggression and threats. That’s why I urge you to pay close attention to the information provided.
Based on this research, we are providing the following recommendations:
President:
Republican—Governor Mike Huckabee
Democrat—No recommendation
Why not Ron Paul? Click here
Why not McCain? Click here
Why not Romney? Click here
WHY WE ENDORSE MIKE HUCKABEE FOR PRESIDENT:
1.National Defense/War on Terror. Huckabee is strong on defense and understands the nature and danger of the War on Terror.
2.Economic Policies. Huckabee believes that the free market is the best way to eliminate poverty and raise the standard of living. He will implement tax cuts, reduce the federal deficit and reduce job-killing regulations.
3. Social Issues. Huckabee will be a strong voice in protecting marriage, reducing abortion and protecting religious freedoms.
4. Supreme Court. Huckabee will appoint strict constructionist judges we can trust to interpret the constitution, not judicial activists who will legislate from the bench.
Mike Huckabee’s conservative, Christian worldview makeshim an excellent choice. Click here for more information
After months of research on each candidate for president, I have recommended Mike Huckabee.
I'm very impressed with Huckabee's ability to communicate conservative values and beliefs. His humor disarms the liberals. His ability to articulate his conservative economic, social and national defense beliefs is superior to the other candidate.
Mike Huckabee will also be able to intelligently debate the liberal Democratic candidates.
He is credible. He has a vision. And he can dramatically articulate the vision.
On the Election Forum website, I've posted 10 key considerations for choosing any presidential candidate. Click here to review.
These considerations represent the key qualities needed to lead our nation in 2009 and beyond. Mike Huckabee best exemplifies these character qualities (Exodus 18:21)
Also, his stands on the issues are solid (click here for candidate comparisons).
Mike Huckabee has been unfairly attacked for his faith by the media. Sadly, he has also been falsely accused of "liberal" statements. This is not true.
I have carefully reviewed the critics, the pundits and the accusations. On economic issues, I have found Mike Huckabee to be as free market and pro-growth as any of the other candidates, if not more so.
As governor, he raised some taxes and lowered some taxes. But unlike Romney, he left with a surplus (and actually a smaller tax increase).
The attacks on Governor Huckabee have been largely about his faith. But the truth is, he speaks to the average voter—an essential quality needed to win in 2008. His policies are solidly conservative—no one can point out specific issues—only misquoted phrases.
In some ways I like many of the other candidates—even if I don't like some of their positions, stands and character qualities.
I'd really like to stitch together a little of Obama, a little of Romney and a little of Paul—but I can't. (Truth be told, my first choice dropped out of the race.)
In the final analysis, I simply see Mike Huckabee as the best Republican choice for president. And I encourage you to vote for him on Tuesday.
spread the word, friends...mr. huey has done an excellent job of researching the candidates and presenting his findings to the Christian community. He has done this for years, and is frequently on Christian radio sharing his recommendations.
with super duper tuesday is just days away...do what you can to help inform christians, and make a difference for mike huckabee and our nation!!! GOD CAN DO ALL THINGS!!!!
let's go troops and pray on!!!!
Friday, February 1, 2008
CNN Debate: Huckabee on "Reagan Endorsement"
friends,
THIS IS A MUST WATCH!!!!
in this past week's gop presidential debate, the question was asked, "would ronald reagan endorse you? and if so, why?".
mike huckabee's answer clearly demonstrates that he truly understands and believes in what reagan espoused. mike huckabee passionately believes in america, it's people and the american dream.
in this clip, governor huckabee articlulates what ronald reagan represented for america. to those 'reaganites' listening, they can only nod their heads in agreeement, and well up with tears.
THIS IS A MUST WATCH!!!!
in this past week's gop presidential debate, the question was asked, "would ronald reagan endorse you? and if so, why?".
mike huckabee's answer clearly demonstrates that he truly understands and believes in what reagan espoused. mike huckabee passionately believes in america, it's people and the american dream.
in this clip, governor huckabee articlulates what ronald reagan represented for america. to those 'reaganites' listening, they can only nod their heads in agreeement, and well up with tears.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Will the True Conservative, Please Stand Up....
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
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
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
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