Huckabee Scolds the Tea Party Groups: ‘Politics Is Not Theology’

[Miss Annie]

Huckabee Scolds the Tea Party Groups: ‘Politics Is Not Theology’
http://www.mediaite.com/tv/huckabee-scolds-the-tea-party-groups-politics-is-not-theology/

Former Arkansas Governor and Fox News Channel host Mike Huckabee weighed in on the escalating feud between establishment Republican politicians and conservative activist groups on Saturday. Asked for his thoughts on House Speaker John Boehner’s (R-OH) admonition of the idealized purism advocated by some outside groups, Huckabee sympathized with Boehner saying that governing is more difficult than activism and “politics is not theology.”

Huckabee began by saying that Boehner was not scolding the tea party movement but conservative groups that capitalize on that movement. He added that some of those groups appear to have an “all or nothing mindset” and that this mentality more often results in getting “nothing.”

When the movement becomes, sort of, focused in a handful of groups that are raising funds to attack Republicans and the criteria for being attacked is the difference you might have in the tactic of the party, not the philosophy of the party, I think that is what Boehner and the others are really reacting to,” Huckabee continued.

“Governing is tough,” he continued. “Politics is not theology. It’s easy to be pure when you are talking about theology.”

Video at link......... http://www.mediaite.com/tv/huckabee-scolds-the-tea-party-groups-politics-is-not-theology/

[Brett85]

Huckabee just hates the Club for Growth since they spoke out against his candidacy and gave him a D grade as Governor of Arkansas.

[erowe1]

[He added that some of those groups appear to have an “all or nothing mindset” and that this mentality more often results in getting “nothing.”

I don't see why people like Huckabee have such a hard time understanding that getting nothing would have been better than getting this Ryan budget.

[NorthCarolinaLiberty]

From the article: "Huckabee sympathized with Boehner saying that governing is more difficult than activism and “politics is not theology.”

And

“Governing is tough,” he continued. “Politics is not theology.”





How ironic that he makes these statements on theology, but still doesn't even understand that this very thing was his undoing.

"Governing" is only tough for those who don't understand the most fundamental concepts of leadership. The concepts that are understood by employees, students, family members, etc. are totally lost on would-be leaders. The would-be leaders who try to control their group often end up totally bewildered when the group does not follow their dictates.

You're not God, Mr. Huckabee, so try to learn from your very own statement.

[Matt Collins]

Keep talking Huckster, we're recording... and it'll be used against you in 2016 :D

[erowe1]

Keep talking Huckster, we're recording... and it'll be used against you in 2016 :D

So are all the Daddy Warbucks's, which I'm sure is part of what he's counting on.

[Bastiat's The Law]

I hope voters in Iowa are paying attention to this charlatan.

[Christian Liberty]

I don't see why people like Huckabee have such a hard time understanding that getting nothing would have been better than getting this Ryan budget.

He knows, but he doesn't care, because he's evil.

The question is... what about all the people who trust him that actually are stupid?

[mosquitobite]

Huckabee began by saying that Boehner was not scolding the tea party movement but conservative groups that capitalize on that movement. He added that some of those groups appear to have an “all or nothing mindset” and that this mentality more often results in getting “nothing.”

That right there is what we need to pounce on!

The root word of CONSERVATIVE is CONSERVE. The idea of conservatives used to be to maintain the status quo if nothing else! The problem with the current Republican Party is that they consider "compromise"(growing government) as a higher ideal than CONSERVING!!! And this is what sickens the average Republican voter!

[mosquitobite]

I would also point out that this snake oil salesman IDOLIZES a party over the Truth!

If the truth of a party is their platform, then the current GOP are nothing but deceivers. How does he justify defending that?

[rich34]

Well at least we know the demographics he's hoping to win with. Obviously the social cons and now the more moderate/liberal wing of the party. Be interesting to see what percentage of social cons he maintains while running with moderate/liberal fiscal policy's. He's going after Christie's supporters that are moderate liberal leaning. Then you got Cruz playing to the social cons as well, but going after fiscal conservatives. Then you have Rand trying to attract every group. Going to be interesting how it all plays out.

[GunnyFreedom]

Right conclusion, wrong rationale. Politics is not theology because we don't take word from on high, not because standards and principles are unimportant.

[HOLLYWOOD]

Mike Huckabee has been full of chicanery his entire political life.


The Daily Caller reports (http://dailycaller.com/2013/06/26/huckabee-on-supreme-court-gay-marriage-ruling-jesus-wept/#ixzz2XNfUZQbl) that former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee used the Supreme Court’s rulings on gay marriage to raise money on behalf of his political action committee HuckPAC. Mike Huckabee uses Kenneth Copeland Ministires, Dallas-based Trinity Foundation, for fundraisers.

Dear Friends,
My immediate thoughts on the SCOTUS ruling that determined that same sex marriage is okay: “Jesus wept.” Five people in robes said they are bigger than the voters of California and Congress combined. And bigger than God. May He forgive us all. Elections matter and our fight to protect Traditional Marriage continues. If you want to help elect men and women who support Life and Marriage, I urge you to make an immediate donation of $3 or more today to Huck PAC (http://mta.mikehuckabee.com/?r=MTAxMQ0KSjE2MzkwLTRjYjdkZjVmLWYwYTYtNGYyMS05MzN hLTc2YTM5NzkxMDZiYw0KMjg2NzU5YzktZTZiZC00NDQ5LWEyN WEtMjg1OTNhNmI0ZjhjDQpjOTAwMDAwMDM0ZjIyZA0KaHR0cHM 6Ly93d3cuaHVja3BhYy5jb20vP0Z1c2VhY3Rpb249Q29udHJpY nV0ZS5Ib21lJkRvbm9yQ29kZT1tYXJyaWFnZWVtYWlsDQp0cnV lDQpjYXJvbGluZUBkYWlseWNhbGxlci5jb20%3d). As the Left wing media and activists cheer today’s rulings, help me show them the fight to preserve Traditional Marriage is far from over. Please donate today!
Sincerely, Mike Huckabee


Huckabee Scandal .... the Huck and televangelist Kenneth Copeland (http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=7&cad=rja&ved=0CFMQFjAG&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.democraticunderground.com%2Fd iscuss%2Fduboard.php%3Faz%3Dview_all%26address%3D3 89x2791317&ei=by2uUvSaB9D8oASaj4L4Dw&usg=AFQjCNHIttx7rSXtcNKB-QOs-JbzxIcBBQ&bvm=bv.57967247,d.cGU)
Huckabee Criticized for Ties to Prosperity-Gospel Preacher Kenneth Copeland... (http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=10&cad=rja&ved=0CG8QFjAJ&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ethicsdaily.com%2Fhuckabee-criticized-for-ties-to-prosperity-gospel-preacher-kenneth-copeland-cms-11913&ei=by2uUvSaB9D8oASaj4L4Dw&usg=AFQjCNFrMh26qg0piAA9C7XHd596n1Avig&bvm=bv.57967247,d.cGU)


Mike Huckabee connection: Copeland's ministries using the ministries for campaign donations and free use of Ken's Gulfstream 550

http://media.npr.org/programs/atc/features/2007/nov/huckabee/huckabee150-f56335bd7642727811defc67eca9fc3e02c3a640-s6-c30.jpg

[compromise]

Keep talking Huckster, we're recording... and it'll be used against you in 2016 :D
Huck is very (http://www.politico.com/story/2013/11/rand-paul-plagiarism-accusations-mike-huckabee-99539.html)sympathetic (http://www.randpaulreview.com/2013/03/mike-huckabee-thank-you-rand-paul/)to (http://www.mofopolitics.com/2013/10/02/mike-huckabee-to-rand-paul-youre-a-real-statesman-unlike-that-ted-cruz-guy/)Rand (http://www.politico.com/morningscore/0910/morningscore170.html) and Rand seems to be one of the most regular guests on his show. This suggests he's looking for a debate alliance come 2016, in which case directly going after him may not be the wisest option.

[pcosmar]

I think he should listen to his ass,, rather than talking out of it.

Numbers 22

[Bastiat's The Law]

Huck is very (http://www.politico.com/story/2013/11/rand-paul-plagiarism-accusations-mike-huckabee-99539.html)sympathetic (http://www.randpaulreview.com/2013/03/mike-huckabee-thank-you-rand-paul/)to (http://www.mofopolitics.com/2013/10/02/mike-huckabee-to-rand-paul-youre-a-real-statesman-unlike-that-ted-cruz-guy/)Rand (http://www.politico.com/morningscore/0910/morningscore170.html) and Rand seems to be one of the most regular guests on his show. This suggests he's looking for a debate alliance come 2016, in which case directly going after him may not be the wisest option.

He's just playing nice for now. Don't forget about the dagger in his other hand.

[enhanced_deficit]

It goes without saying that huckaboo is a moron.
If he can be used against neotools, fine but he is what he is.

[erowe1]

Five people in robes said they are bigger than the voters of California and Congress combined.

If those five people are Huckabee's size, that sounds about right. But I believe the proper term is muumuu, not robe.

ETA:
http://static4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20120624185541/simpsons/images/7/78/King-Size_Homer_(Promo_Picture)_2.jpg

[Christian Liberty]

Right conclusion, wrong rationale. Politics is not theology because we don't take word from on high, not because standards and principles are unimportant.

I don't know about you, but I get my political principles from God;). I don't get them from church leaders, however. My Bible is good enough for me, in every area but especially this one, where so many people forget 1 Samuel 8.

Huck is very (http://www.politico.com/story/2013/11/rand-paul-plagiarism-accusations-mike-huckabee-99539.html)sympathetic (http://www.randpaulreview.com/2013/03/mike-huckabee-thank-you-rand-paul/)to (http://www.mofopolitics.com/2013/10/02/mike-huckabee-to-rand-paul-youre-a-real-statesman-unlike-that-ted-cruz-guy/)Rand (http://www.politico.com/morningscore/0910/morningscore170.html) and Rand seems to be one of the most regular guests on his show. This suggests he's looking for a debate alliance come 2016, in which case directly going after him may not be the wisest option.

I've read what Huck believes. He's a fascist. Attacking him is moral.


If those five people are Huckabee's size, that sounds about right. But I believe the proper term is muumuu, not robe.

ETA:
http://static4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20120624185541/simpsons/images/7/78/King-Size_Homer_(Promo_Picture)_2.jpg

LOL!

You'd probably make fun of me for my weight too, but at least I'm not a statist;)

[erowe1]

You'd probably make fun of me for my weight too, but at least I'm not a statist;)

No I wouldn't. With Huckabee, it's only because of his politics.

This will probably be one of those moments I have that Eduardo never does where I have a tinge of regret for posting something.

[TaftFan]

Huckabee just hates the Club for Growth since they spoke out against his candidacy and gave him a D grade as Governor of Arkansas.

http://www.politico.com/story/2013/12/club-for-growth-mike-huckabee-2016-101136.html

[rich34]

Huck is very (http://www.politico.com/story/2013/11/rand-paul-plagiarism-accusations-mike-huckabee-99539.html)sympathetic (http://www.randpaulreview.com/2013/03/mike-huckabee-thank-you-rand-paul/)to (http://www.mofopolitics.com/2013/10/02/mike-huckabee-to-rand-paul-youre-a-real-statesman-unlike-that-ted-cruz-guy/)Rand (http://www.politico.com/morningscore/0910/morningscore170.html) and Rand seems to be one of the most regular guests on his show. This suggests he's looking for a debate alliance come 2016, in which case directly going after him may not be the wisest option.

You could be onto something, maybe with Huck entering the race, he'll take back the social cons especially in Iowa that have gravitated to Cruz. While Rand needs the social cons just like everyone else, he don't need as high of a percentage since he's always played to different demographics. Perhaps Huckabee entering the race, could mean Cruz doesn't, thus solidifying the tea party vote for Rand, along with the libertarian leaning republicans and everyone else with some common sense.

[eduardo89]

This will probably be one of those moments I have that Eduardo never does where I have a tinge of regret for posting something.

That was a joke in the other thread.

[erowe1]

That was a joke in the other thread.

And now it has officially become a running gag.

[seyferjm]

Huckster is the worst kind of candidate. Fiscally bad and fails to understand social conservatism properly.

[heavenlyboy34]

Huckster is the worst kind of candidate. Fiscally bad and fails to understand social conservatism properly.
:confused: I would imagine the worst sort of candidate is the kind that tells you the truth-that he wants to rob you and/or assault you. Boobus would happily vote for this person as well, so long at its a democan or republicrat.

[Christian Liberty]

No I wouldn't. With Huckabee, it's only because of his politics.

This will probably be one of those moments I have that Eduardo never does where I have a tinge of regret for posting something.

I'm only kidding, man. You're still one of my favorite posters. And I LOLed.

I'm still laughing actually, now that I came back to this thread.

Eduardo regrets everything that he's ever written about theology. I just had a PM conversation with him, he's converted to Protestantism, and he's trying to get all of the mods to delete every pro-Catholic post that he's ever written. However, he told me that if I told everyone on the forum this, he would deny it because he doesn't want to admit that what you say above is wrong.

(Disclaimer, the above paragraph is a joke.)


That was a joke in the other thread.


And now it has officially become a running gag.

Yeah, I'm gagging at the idea that Ed doesn't really regret his theology posts:p

[Christian Liberty]

:confused: I would imagine the worst sort of candidate is the kind that tells you the truth-that he wants to rob you and/or assault you. Boobus would happily vote for this person as well, so long at its a democan or republicrat.

What if a libertarian who wasn't well known did this as satire? What do you think the results would be?

[heavenlyboy34]

What if a libertarian who wasn't well known did this as satire? What do you think the results would be?
He'd probably win if he did it convincingly. :D

[eduardo89]

Yeah, I'm gagging at the idea that Ed doesn't really regret his theology posts:p

When I joined the forum, I was about the same age you are now (I had just turned 20). In a few years, you'll (hopefully) go back and read your posts and be smacking your face with your palm quite a few times.

[Dianne]

I love his "holier than thou" gospel. He has no ideas, just babels on about what Obama is doing. Typical FAUX Snooze. The guy can barely bring 100 people into his audience. The GOP is already setting up the show for losses with Christie or Huckabee or Santorum ... Great idea... let's nominate the liberal democrat, John McCain again .. The best hope we will ever have is to destroy the two party system, which is actually the one party system... which is actually a dictatorship and just run for office under whatever slot your particular state needs at the time. Thats more like it.

[robert68]

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[Brian4Liberty]

Huckabee is a nice guy, but terribly and terminally naive.