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Tex · 12-06-2007, 04:33 PM

Oh my.

I post this without further comment.

woot · 12-06-2007, 06:54 PM

kookoo for cocoa puffs. I'm surprised you posted this, however, as it provides another example of his tendency to avoid reality in favor of his preconceived notions.

Tex · 12-06-2007, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by woot

kookoo for cocoa puffs. I'm surprised you posted this, however, as it provides another example of his tendency to avoid reality in favor of his preconceived notions.

I'm sorry, why are you surprised I posted this? Do you think I'm a Huckabee supporter?

woot · 12-06-2007, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Tex

I'm sorry, why are you surprised I posted this? Do you think I'm a Huckabee supporter?

No, just that you disputed that his creationism was relevant to his platform. This video doesn't prove either way, but it seems to suggest that his willingness to attribute the mundane to the divine (or to ignore evidence in favor of his own opinions) extends beyond creation.

Tex · 12-06-2007, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by woot

No, just that you disputed that his creationism was relevant to his platform. This video doesn't prove either way, but it seems to suggest that his willingness to attribute the mundane to the divine (or to ignore evidence in favor of his own opinions) extends beyond creation.

Hmm, it's all about that elusive "line." I don't have a problem with a candidate thanking God for his successes (ala Austin Collie). That shows a little humility.

Huckabee's answer was not humble (though he tried to make it sound so), it was pompous.

woot · 12-06-2007, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Tex

Hmm, it's all about that elusive "line." I don't have a problem with a candidate thanking God for his successes (ala Austin Collie). That shows a little humility.

Huckabee's answer was not humble (though he tried to make it sound so), it was pompous.

Indeed. His response was certainly not thankful or just simple gratitude. It was out-and-out attribution. "Jesus likes me better than the other candidates, so he arranged for more people to choose me in the latest polls."

NorCal Cat · 12-06-2007, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Tex

Oh my.

I post this without further comment.

Wow...just wow. This guy is scary. People griped about the GW Bush White House being too Christian, and Bush claiming some sort of divine guidance. A Huckabee White House will make Bush's look like a bunch of Atheists.

YOhio · 12-06-2007, 07:58 PM

To quote Jeff Lebowski, a Huckabee presidency would be a disaster.

MikeWaters · 12-06-2007, 08:05 PM

Somebody let the cray-cray out.

NorCal Cat · 12-07-2007, 06:42 AM

Why isn't this getting any play in the media?

Can you imagine if Romney said such a thing?! He would be getting raked over the coals for it.

12-06-2007, 04:33 PM	#1
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12-06-2007, 06:54 PM	#2
woot Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Denver Posts: 1,502	kookoo for cocoa puffs. I'm surprised you posted this, however, as it provides another example of his tendency to avoid reality in favor of his preconceived notions.

12-06-2007, 07:58 PM	#8
YOhio AKA SeattleNewt Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 7,055	To quote Jeff Lebowski, a Huckabee presidency would be a disaster.

12-06-2007, 08:05 PM	#9
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	Somebody let the cray-cray out.

12-07-2007, 06:42 AM	#10
NorCal Cat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Where do you think? Posts: 1,201	Why isn't this getting any play in the media? Can you imagine if Romney said such a thing?! He would be getting raked over the coals for it.