After doing my article yesterday about being more informed, I have decided to write about Mike Huckabee as quoted from his website on a series of political issues in the hopes that you will be more informed about some of his positions after reading this blog.
SECURE AMERICA PLAN
Huckabee has a nine point strategy to enforce immigration law to lower the illegal immigration population:
1. Build the fence by 7/2010.
2. Increase border control.
3. Prevent Amnesty
4 Enforce law on employers
5. Establish an economic border
6. Empower local authorities
7. Ensure Document Security
8. Discourage Dual Citizenship
9. Modernize Process of Legal Immigration
SANCTITY OF LIFE
1. Build the fence by 7/2010.
2. Increase border control.
3. Prevent Amnesty
4 Enforce law on employers
5. Establish an economic border
6. Empower local authorities
7. Ensure Document Security
8. Discourage Dual Citizenship
9. Modernize Process of Legal Immigration
SANCTITY OF LIFE
In simple terms, Huckabee is basically a "right to lifer".
FAITH AND POLITICS
"My faith is my life. It defines me . My faith doesn't influence my decisions. It drives them."
This is a definite indicator that Huckabees Christianity will strongly influence the presidency and this should be kept in mind. In an article on THE POLITICAL MACHINE today, it was stated that Huckabee, who professed to have a Theology Degree, never completed that degree and he used this statement about himself to strengthen his position in various situations. Did his faith help him make the decision to misrepresent himself to the American people? I would rather have Joel Osteen who, lacking in formal bible education, freely and openly admits this and simply continues to do what he does as "who he really is". An HONEST man who is doing the work of God as he believes he is called. (See previous stories on Joel Osteen). We must be cautious about someone who tries to elevate himself by misrepresenting his qualifications. If he would misrepresent himself on this, what else is going on with him? Will we find out later that he doesn't really represent these positions on the issues as he claims? It has made me a bit cautious.
VETERANS' BILL OF RIGHTS
Hukabee believes in having a bill that will address issues that are not currently being handled properly.
EDUCATION AND THE ARTS
Test scores rose dramatically in Arkansas when Huckabee was Governor because of education reforms
Huckabee believes that children should have what he refers to as "Weapons of Mass Instruction" in both Art and Music.
As Governor of Arkansas, Huckabee passed landmark legislation to provide music and art instruction by certified teachers in grades 1 - 6 for 40 minutes per week.
As Chairman of Education and Arts Commission of the States, he promoted benefits of art in 50 states - "The Arts: A Lifetime of Learning"
This is a definite indicator that Huckabees Christianity will strongly influence the presidency and this should be kept in mind. In an article on THE POLITICAL MACHINE today, it was stated that Huckabee, who professed to have a Theology Degree, never completed that degree and he used this statement about himself to strengthen his position in various situations. Did his faith help him make the decision to misrepresent himself to the American people? I would rather have Joel Osteen who, lacking in formal bible education, freely and openly admits this and simply continues to do what he does as "who he really is". An HONEST man who is doing the work of God as he believes he is called. (See previous stories on Joel Osteen). We must be cautious about someone who tries to elevate himself by misrepresenting his qualifications. If he would misrepresent himself on this, what else is going on with him? Will we find out later that he doesn't really represent these positions on the issues as he claims? It has made me a bit cautious.
VETERANS' BILL OF RIGHTS
Hukabee believes in having a bill that will address issues that are not currently being handled properly.
EDUCATION AND THE ARTS
Test scores rose dramatically in Arkansas when Huckabee was Governor because of education reforms
Huckabee believes that children should have what he refers to as "Weapons of Mass Instruction" in both Art and Music.
As Governor of Arkansas, Huckabee passed landmark legislation to provide music and art instruction by certified teachers in grades 1 - 6 for 40 minutes per week.
As Chairman of Education and Arts Commission of the States, he promoted benefits of art in 50 states - "The Arts: A Lifetime of Learning"
HEALTHCARE
Huckabee believes that we don't need universal healthcare.
He will reduce healthcare from 17% to 11% , saving 700 billion dollars--twice the National deficit.
Huckabee believes in a consumer based system, not socialized medicine.
He will reduce healthcare from 17% to 11% , saving 700 billion dollars--twice the National deficit.
Huckabee believes in a consumer based system, not socialized medicine.
MARRIAGE
Huckabee states, "I support and have consistently supported passage of the federal constitutional amendment that defines marriage as the union between one man and one woman."
Since we know that other types of marriages exist in this country, this could pose a problem for gays and those in the transgender community. Though some may aggree with Huckabee that this is the definition of marriage, can we ignore the rights and freedoms of those who think or live otherwise?
Since we know that other types of marriages exist in this country, this could pose a problem for gays and those in the transgender community. Though some may aggree with Huckabee that this is the definition of marriage, can we ignore the rights and freedoms of those who think or live otherwise?
NATIONAL SECURITY/FOREIGN POLICY:IRAQ
Huckabee states, "Iraq is a battle in our generational, ideological war on terror."
"I am focused on winning. Withdrawal (from Iraq) would have serious consequences and horrific humanitarian consequences for the Iraquis."
Huckabee accuses the Democrats as being "in delusional denial that Iraq is a war of terror."
I would be interested to hear the comments of some Democrats on this.
Huckabee states, "Iraq is a battle in our generational, ideological war on terror."
"I am focused on winning. Withdrawal (from Iraq) would have serious consequences and horrific humanitarian consequences for the Iraquis."
Huckabee accuses the Democrats as being "in delusional denial that Iraq is a war of terror."
I would be interested to hear the comments of some Democrats on this.
ENERGY
Huckabee states "The first thing I will do as President is to send Congress my comprehensive plan for energy independence."
"We have to explore, we have to conserve, and we have to pursue all avenues of alternative energy - nuclear, wind , solar, hydrogen, clean coal, biodiesel, and biomass."
This sums up some of the issues as stated by Huckabee in his own words. His tax plan sounded so radical to me that I would recommend you read it for yourself on his website. I am not well versed on all of the tax plans and I am wise enough NOT to say I completed my CPA when I did not!
"We have to explore, we have to conserve, and we have to pursue all avenues of alternative energy - nuclear, wind , solar, hydrogen, clean coal, biodiesel, and biomass."
This sums up some of the issues as stated by Huckabee in his own words. His tax plan sounded so radical to me that I would recommend you read it for yourself on his website. I am not well versed on all of the tax plans and I am wise enough NOT to say I completed my CPA when I did not!
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