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Title: Huckabee quips about gun aimed at Obama
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The Associated Press
URL Source: http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D90MV65G3&show_article=1
Published: May 16, 2008
Author: The Associated Press
Post Date: 2008-05-16 17:17:27 by RickyJ
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Views: 548
Comments: 33
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Republican Mike Huckabee responded to an offstage noise during his speech to the National Rifle Association by suggesting it was Barack Obama diving to the floor because someone had aimed a gun at him. Hearing a loud noise and interrupting his speech, Huckabee said: "That was Barack Obama. He just tripped off a chair. He's getting ready to speak and somebody aimed a gun at him and he—he dove for the floor." There were only a few murmurs in the crowd after the remark. The Obama campaign had no comment. Huckabee, who sought the GOP presidential nomination, won the leadoff Iowa caucuses and seven other states. But he dropped out after Sen. John McCain, the likely nominee, piled up a series of big victories. An ordained Baptist minister, Huckabee attracted strong support among religious conservatives. He and former GOP candidate Mitt Romney addressed the NRA convention Friday as did McCain.
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Huckabee is either a total idiot to say something like this, or this is a indirect warning to Obama about what is going to happen to him if he doesn't take a dive in the Presidential race. I think it is the latter. Huckabee is not quite that dumb.
God is always good!
how bizarre. i don't know what to think.
Let one of us say that and watch how long it takes for the SS to show up at our door.
I shall not vote for evil, lesser or otherwise.
What is the difference between Huckabee's "joke" and what people claim are only certain "wishes" and "fantasies" expressed on this forum?
To reason, indeed, he was not in the habit of attending. His mode of arguing, if it is to be so called, was one not uncommon among dull and stubborn persons, who are accustomed to be surrounded by their inferiors. He asserted a proposition; and, as often as wiser people ventured respectfully to show that it was erroneous, he asserted it again, in exactly the same words, and conceived that, by doing so, he at once disposed of all objections. - Macaulay, "History of England," Vol. 1, Chapter 6, on James II.
Au contraire. I watched the video of this yesterday and there were people guffawing in the audience. It also did not appear to be a spontaneous, off-the-cuff remark. It was as if Huck had told somebody to make some noise offstage so he could go into his little preplanned "joke" on Obama. The Huckster's a former Southern Baptist pastor. This explains a lot. This is a very troubled institution and denomination. "By its fruits" we can now know that it, like the political party to whose elephant @$$ its lips are surgically attached, is not necessarily worshipping the same god that Christians do.
“I would give no thought of what the world might say of me, if I could only transmit to posterity the reputation of an honest man.” - Sam Houston
The answer would be intent, counselor.
You mean Huckabee didn't mean it seriously?
To reason, indeed, he was not in the habit of attending. His mode of arguing, if it is to be so called, was one not uncommon among dull and stubborn persons, who are accustomed to be surrounded by their inferiors. He asserted a proposition; and, as often as wiser people ventured respectfully to show that it was erroneous, he asserted it again, in exactly the same words, and conceived that, by doing so, he at once disposed of all objections. - Macaulay, "History of England," Vol. 1, Chapter 6, on James II.
What do you think?
I'm wondering what you mean by difference of intent. Personally, I don't think Huckabee meant it seriously. Ergo, if the intents were, as you suggest, different,...
To reason, indeed, he was not in the habit of attending. His mode of arguing, if it is to be so called, was one not uncommon among dull and stubborn persons, who are accustomed to be surrounded by their inferiors. He asserted a proposition; and, as often as wiser people ventured respectfully to show that it was erroneous, he asserted it again, in exactly the same words, and conceived that, by doing so, he at once disposed of all objections. - Macaulay, "History of England," Vol. 1, Chapter 6, on James II.
Me thinks the idiot is eating too much popcorn Popper cooked squirrel.
first of all, Huckabee's a high profile politician whose "joke" is going to be publicized. secondly, have you never thought or expressed that you would be happy if someone you perceived as an enemy or whose evil and whose existence in this world causes harm to so many living beings? many times i've wished i could be God and rid the planet of the evil. animal abusers and abusers of innocents would be right up there with the first to go.
Certainly I've had such thoughts. But I do my very best never to express them. I think that's part of being a civilized human being.
To reason, indeed, he was not in the habit of attending. His mode of arguing, if it is to be so called, was one not uncommon among dull and stubborn persons, who are accustomed to be surrounded by their inferiors. He asserted a proposition; and, as often as wiser people ventured respectfully to show that it was erroneous, he asserted it again, in exactly the same words, and conceived that, by doing so, he at once disposed of all objections. - Macaulay, "History of England," Vol. 1, Chapter 6, on James II.
Ergo, if the intents were, as you suggest, different,... Ergo, you remain incomprehensible to all but your fellow Os
Mumbai, India, entry to a public urinal after a demonstration protesting Israeli and American war making and aggression. http://www.thewe.cc/weplanet/news/middle_east/israel/israel_using_gas_unknown _chemical_agents.htm
So if Bush and his evil clique of Neos met an tragic fate, suddenly, you'd suffer in silence?
I think the conclusion is obvious, but I think it's more polite to leave it unexpressed.
To reason, indeed, he was not in the habit of attending. His mode of arguing, if it is to be so called, was one not uncommon among dull and stubborn persons, who are accustomed to be surrounded by their inferiors. He asserted a proposition; and, as often as wiser people ventured respectfully to show that it was erroneous, he asserted it again, in exactly the same words, and conceived that, by doing so, he at once disposed of all objections. - Macaulay, "History of England," Vol. 1, Chapter 6, on James II.
I've made no secret of my detestation for Bush and his clique, but I dare you to find one posting of mine where I wished anything against the law to happen to any of them. If they met the tragic fate under the law that they so richly deserve, I would of course applaud.
To reason, indeed, he was not in the habit of attending. His mode of arguing, if it is to be so called, was one not uncommon among dull and stubborn persons, who are accustomed to be surrounded by their inferiors. He asserted a proposition; and, as often as wiser people ventured respectfully to show that it was erroneous, he asserted it again, in exactly the same words, and conceived that, by doing so, he at once disposed of all objections. - Macaulay, "History of England," Vol. 1, Chapter 6, on James II.
Pardon my urgency, but we're at a point in history where politeness needs to take a back seat to saving our nation. Remember this my well mannered friend; the course of history was never changed by men with corks in their mouths so speak your piece, bold and bravely. If the world is better off w/o Bush say so. It's quite legal and timidity is for cowards.
As a lawyer, I believe in the rule of law. As a cop, you should too. What is a cop who doesn't believe in the rule of law, other than a jack-booted thug? A coward would not have objected to your insinuations. I have.
To reason, indeed, he was not in the habit of attending. His mode of arguing, if it is to be so called, was one not uncommon among dull and stubborn persons, who are accustomed to be surrounded by their inferiors. He asserted a proposition; and, as often as wiser people ventured respectfully to show that it was erroneous, he asserted it again, in exactly the same words, and conceived that, by doing so, he at once disposed of all objections. - Macaulay, "History of England," Vol. 1, Chapter 6, on James II.
Those unpatriotic Indians! If they were patriotic, they'd be waving both the American and Israeli flags, right? 8^)
Sane? I refused to lock up hookers, pot smokers, traffic offenders, Johns, and folks who violated the draconian Sullivan law, when their self protection was paramount. Other likewise decent folk got a pass with regularity. Eff bad law......
While I believe the Hucklehead was trying to allude to Obama's anti-gun stance by insinuating that he was afraid of guns (as if it's not a normal reaction for a person to dive for the ground if they have a weapon pointed at them), his words were beyond stupid for a career politician at his level. Hucklehead is a knucklehead.
"The Central Intelligence Agency owns everyone of any significance in the major media." ~ William Colby, Director, CIA 1973–1976
I was taught in the military to dive for cover under such conditions. And, if Obama was such a coward, I doubt if he would be running for the presidency.
To reason, indeed, he was not in the habit of attending. His mode of arguing, if it is to be so called, was one not uncommon among dull and stubborn persons, who are accustomed to be surrounded by their inferiors. He asserted a proposition; and, as often as wiser people ventured respectfully to show that it was erroneous, he asserted it again, in exactly the same words, and conceived that, by doing so, he at once disposed of all objections. - Macaulay, "History of England," Vol. 1, Chapter 6, on James II.
You can bet your ass that if Hucklehead had a weapon pointed at him, he'd take a nosedive as well, as would most others, and I have no doubt that you didn't need military training to perform what is obviously a commonsense move. That's why the whole scenario he set up is stupid and shows a lack of commonsense.
"The Central Intelligence Agency owns everyone of any significance in the major media." ~ William Colby, Director, CIA 1973–1976
And, if Obama was such a coward, I doubt if he would be running for the presidency. I think you misunderstand my post. I was not calling Obama a coward.
"The Central Intelligence Agency owns everyone of any significance in the major media." ~ William Colby, Director, CIA 1973–1976
I didn't think you did. I was disagreeing with Huckabee, not you. Sorry if I didn't make that clear enough.
To reason, indeed, he was not in the habit of attending. His mode of arguing, if it is to be so called, was one not uncommon among dull and stubborn persons, who are accustomed to be surrounded by their inferiors. He asserted a proposition; and, as often as wiser people ventured respectfully to show that it was erroneous, he asserted it again, in exactly the same words, and conceived that, by doing so, he at once disposed of all objections. - Macaulay, "History of England," Vol. 1, Chapter 6, on James II.
Sorry if I didn't make that clear enough. LOL! No problem.
"The Central Intelligence Agency owns everyone of any significance in the major media." ~ William Colby, Director, CIA 1973–1976
people differ on their opinions on what is a civilized human being and, it's a fact, that some are more PC'ed than others.
He's a politician. And like most politicians, he would probably the first nearby toddler to use as a human shield if he couldn't dive for cover.
"I'd like to live just long enough to be there when they cut off your head and stick it on a pike as a warning to the next ten generations that some favors come with too high a price." Vir Cotto, Babylon 5
I wish there had been more like us. Now, there are none. It is so much better for my blood pressure not to see all of Ari anymore, only what you quote...LOL.
Law Enforcement Against Prohibition "Corporation: An entity created for the legal protection of its human parasites, whose sole purpose is profit and self-perpetuation." © IndieTx IndieTX, once upon a time, police officers used discretion. In fact it was encouraged. Now they (save a few) aren't worth the powder to blow them to hell.
Yup. In fact you were called a CS if you arrested everyone you came in contact with. And yup to the second part as well.
Law Enforcement Against Prohibition "Corporation: An entity created for the legal protection of its human parasites, whose sole purpose is profit and self-perpetuation." © IndieTx exactly. the way you and JT were is the exact opposite of a JBT.
Hearing a loud noise and interrupting his speech, Huckabee said: "That was Barack Obama. He just tripped off a chair. He's getting ready to speak and somebody aimed a gun at him and he—he dove for the floor."
#2. To: RickyJ (#0)
#3. To: RickyJ (#0)
#4. To: christine, Jethro Tull (#2)
#5. To: RickyJ (#0)
There were only a few murmurs in the crowd after the remark.
#6. To: aristeides (#4)
What is the difference between Huckabee's "joke" and what people claim are only certain "wishes" and "fantasies" expressed on this forum?
#7. To: Jethro Tull (#6)
#8. To: aristeides (#7)
You mean Huckabee didn't mean it seriously?
#9. To: Jethro Tull (#8)
#10. To: aristeides (#9)
"Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly." Robert F. Kennedy
#11. To: aristeides (#4)
What is the difference between Huckabee's "joke" and what people claim are only certain "wishes" and "fantasies" expressed on this forum?
#12. To: christine (#11)
secondly, have you never thought or expressed that you would be happy if someone you perceived as an enemy or whose evil and whose existence in this world causes harm to so many living beings?
#13. To: aristeides (#9)
#14. To: christine (#11)
"Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly." Robert F. Kennedy
#15. To: aristeides (#12)
But I do my very best never to express them. I think that's part of being a civilized human being.
#16. To: Jethro Tull (#13)
#17. To: Jethro Tull (#15)
#18. To: aristeides (#16)
but I think it's more polite to leave it unexpressed.
#19. To: Jethro Tull (#18)
#20. To: Ferret Mike (#14)
Mumbai, India, entry to a public urinal after a demonstration protesting Israeli and American war making and aggression.
From Two Party System... ...to Two Family System.
#21. To: aristeides (#19)
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What is a cop who doesn't believe in the rule of law,
#22. To: RickyJ (#0)
#23. To: Hayek Fan (#22)
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as if it's not a normal reaction for a person to dive for the ground if they have a weapon pointed at them
#24. To: aristeides (#23)
I was taught in the military to dive for cover under such conditions.
#25. To: aristeides (#23)
I was taught in the military to dive for cover under such conditions.
#26. To: Hayek Fan (#25)
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I think you misunderstand my post. I was not calling Obama a coward.
#27. To: aristeides (#26)
I didn't think you did. I was disagreeing with Huckabee, not you.
#28. To: aristeides (#12)
But I do my very best never to express them. I think that's part of being a civilized human being.
#29. To: Hayek Fan (#24)
You can bet your ass that if Hucklehead had a weapon pointed at him, he'd take a nosedive as well
#30. To: Jethro Tull (#21)
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I refused to lock up hookers, pot smokers, traffic offenders, Johns, and folks who violated the draconian Sullivan law, when their self protection was paramount. Other likewise decent folk got a pass with regularity.
"There is no 'legitimate' Corporation by virtue of it's very legal definition and purpose."
-- IndieTx
#31. To: IndieTX (#30)
I wish there had been more like us. Now, there are none.
#32. To: Jethro Tull (#31)
once upon a time, police officers used discretion. In fact it was encouraged. Now they (save a few) aren't worth the powder to blow them to hell
"There is no 'legitimate' Corporation by virtue of it's very legal definition and purpose."
-- IndieTx
#33. To: IndieTX, Jethro Tull, aristeides (#30)
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