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Amy B Portland, ME — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 15:24:56 GMT

How charming, she can fire a grenade launcher and adroitly evoke Jesus's name to further her husband's career. What part of Christ as the "Prince of Peace" do these phony Christians not get?

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juan,ft lauderdale, fl — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 15:37:04 GMT

Janet's Huckabee's statement is obviously a dig at Hillary because First Lady's role is soley to escort the President around the globe, decorate the White House, arrange for state visits, smile for the camera;however; god forbid if they have an independant thought, ideas and disagree with the husband/president. The so-called christian right want their women to be seen and not heard, raise the younguns, pretend to care for charitable causes and all the while wearing thousand dollars dresses/jewels donated, attend church weekly, and label any women who is not as your typical Feminists. Once woman attain the status as men they become the B word as Hillary has now become.

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jt, okc — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 15:38:18 GMT

What a refreshing difference than the other candidates wives/husband! I'm tired of these wives talking about policy like they're being elected president. The job of the first wife/husband is to support their spouse, and spearhead humanitarian efforts within our country and beyond. It seems liek Janet Huckabee is already doing that in her regular job and she will be a nice fit for first lady.

Visit http://www.hucksarmy.com

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Carrie, Eastern Iowa — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 15:46:26 GMT

Amy:

I'm not sure why the Huckabees would be considered "phony" Christians. He is, after all, a minister, and by all accounts their faith is incredibily important.

Is the insinuation that because Huckabee supports the war in Iraq that he can't be a real Christian? I guess I don't understand how being a Christian and being in favor of the war in Iraq are mutually exclusive. Are you saying that all Christians should be pacifists and never support military action? If so, there are probably billions of Christians around the world that are "phony" by those standards.

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Darryl Rawlins, Oklahoma City, Ok — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 15:59:30 GMT

Do I sense anger in the first 2 comments? I thought those on the left wanted tolerance for others. I am always amazed at how critical the people who preach tolerance are. Can anyone value something different than you?

Darryl

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Carrie, Eastern Iowa — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 16:00:21 GMT

I didn't realize there was an official job description for the first lady. I will agree that traditionally the First Lady has been more of a ceremonial position. However, traditionally women did not work. Women were not involved in politics. That has changed, and that change is being reflected in the involvement of the spouses of the presidential candidates. I see nothing wrong with that at all.

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jt, okc — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 16:08:35 GMT

juan,ft lauderdale, fl-
Your response is a typical bigoted comment that Christians get because you know some really bad people who claim to be christian.

Don't stereotype us.

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pat huntington ny — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 16:11:36 GMT

Huckabee is dangerous and not the kind of person we want running this country. He denies evolution, and still thinks the world and the universe is only about 6000 years old. That's not the kind of person I want running my country. If elected, he'll dumb down schools by taking out real proven science and replacing it with hocus pocus superstitious religous nonsense. And he'll rename this country Jesus Land.

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Barbara C., Pompano Beach, FL — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 16:12:14 GMT

Now there is the nice subserviant women that help their men in the GOP. I am glad she is only running to be cute.....because in looking at the last elections, "Cute and Quiet" still wins in this country every time. Did I forget tax cuts?

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David E, Ellicott City, MD — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 16:20:27 GMT

Janet Huckabee is an asset to her husband's campaign for the Presidency. She should be applauded for her family first orientation.

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Mary, Beautiful Mountains, VA — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 16:21:55 GMT

I would have loved to be at that tea. Janet Huckabee is a breath of fresh air.

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Tofun,Disney — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 16:23:32 GMT

how quaint that firstread is skipping that obama says he has no papers from more than 8 years as an illini congressman.

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Amy B Portland, ME — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 16:24:55 GMT

Carrie,

I realize my calling Huckabee and wife phony Christians is a harsh statement, however, I am very angry at the way politicians are evoking the name of Jesus. I am a Christian and I don't appreciate seeing my religion evoked by any politician. I thought Tim Russert's question in the last debate, where he asked candidates which bible verse was their favorite was deeply offensive. The bible is a holy text to me and should not be used as a kind of political litmus test. These are my religious beliefs, and I realize people from other denominations might not agree, but I strongly object to politicizing Christianity. I believe one will know a Christian by their behavior, not by their vocal assertions. And, no, I do not believe it is in the spirit of Christianity to play with rocket launchers. PS I am a Congregationalist of Puritan stock, and Baptist pastors don't have any special authority over me!

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Dickie Flatts, Charlotte, NC — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 16:31:15 GMT

What about McCain's wife? Is that b!tch out stumping for him this week?

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Steve Turner Cedar Falls Iowa — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 16:34:58 GMT

Christians already have one pacifist among them. Jesus. And to some of them, one is enough.

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Jenny, Indiana — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 16:42:56 GMT

Women were created to be man's helper...not his opposing running mate. I think Janet's approach to complimenting and supporting her husband is exactly what the First Lady should do. She should help him be successful by serving him and helping to meet his needs. Don't think I am on a one way street though. Likewise, the President is to serve and meet the needs of his wife...along with his fellow American citizens. Gone are the times when you can have a fractured family and a successful career. Now those AREN'T mutually exclusive!

Character, competence and service are all attributes of the Huckabee Team. Go Huckabee!!!

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Daniel — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 16:44:57 GMT

Amy from Portland,

Jesus was not a pacifistic as many people would like to think. Jesus even instructed his followers to buy a sword.
"He said to them, "But now if you have a purse, take it, and also a bag; and if you don't have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one." Luke 22:36

Jesus was not stupid, he knew having a sword was not for the disciples to butter their toast.

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Dave, Tn — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 16:45:32 GMT

Poor Juan where would he be without his 1960's stereotypes.

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juan,fl lauderdale,fl — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 16:47:44 GMT

Darryl- Since when do the religious right practice tolerance when it comes to a women right to choose to control her own reproductive organs, accept lying war mongers, condemn gay marriages etc;however; when you look closely and read the bible it contains tidbits like Solomon had 100 wives, Abraham was married to his hlf-sister and Mary was 12 or 13 when she married Joseph. So yeah Darryl I am alittle pissed off at the so called holier than thou who claim they're rightous when in fact they are hypocrites. Karl Marx once stated that religion is the opium of the masses. We the people better wake up not allow our country become a theocracy.

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Ravine Force, Kissimmee, FL — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 16:54:13 GMT

I believe her position is correct. She will not create policy and is not in an elected position. Why would she discuss policy?

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Talia — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 17:38:24 GMT

I agree Janet Huckabee's refusal to talk about policy is a good thing, we are electing her husband for President not her. I like Janet Huckabee, she is different, like a breath of fresh air and I think she will be a PERFECT first lady...Go Huckabee!!

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Daniel, NY — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 17:44:55 GMT

The new Iowa poll out this morning has some stunning results, as it shows Huckabee having TIED ROMNEY in the caucuses for the first time!! Link: http://www.campaigndiaries.com/2007/11/morning-polls-iowa-iowa-iowa.html

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Amy B Portland, ME — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 17:55:13 GMT

Daniel, my interpretation of Luke 22:36 is that Jesus was preparing to give up his life and possessing swords (only TWO, "that is sufficient"), was just the excuse the authorities needed to take him in custody. When Peter drew his sword to protect Jesus, Jesus admonished him and healed the man Peter wounded. This is my understanding, you have yours. I do respect other people's religious beliefs, I just don't like politicians usurping my religion for their own purposes.

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jus sayin — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 17:57:39 GMT

a good repub wife she knows to shut up and serve her man.

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Rhonda Catlin — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 18:02:43 GMT

Admiring our military is not contradicting her faith. It takes a lot of courage to defend this country and the lives of other. It makes my heart hurt to see a war happen; but, what if I was an Iraqi woman who was being raped and tortured by Saddam's regime, and there was no one stepping in to my rescue. This was happening to a lot of women, and men were being brutually murdered too. Along with the defiance of Saddam to comply with the UN. I don't think turning a blind eye was the answer either. It says love thy neighbor, that has no boundaries. If someone was going to murder your family or friend would it be right to stand by and watch?

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Tricia Farr, Olympia, WASH — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 18:05:40 GMT

A lady after my own heart. She's what we need in a first lady. She's tough and gentle at the same time. It's wonderful that Mike's family supports him. I like Mike.

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JJ in NJ — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 18:06:08 GMT

Hey, Jenny in Indiana -- do you think that Huckabee granting clemency to a rapist who went on to rape and murder two other women, solely because some people on the right decided he was framed since the victim was a distant cousin of Bill Clinton's demonstrates "character"?

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HMT-MI — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 18:16:37 GMT

Bush has made religion sleazy.Course his loyal followers enabled this false christianity.I do not want a minister,preacher or mormon for president,thank you.Go to work in a taxpayer funded church.The president should have an open mind for all its citizens.I am tired of having a president that has ignored 50% of the country and insulting my politics and religion.

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--NSMSNBC — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 18:30:54 GMT

Barbara C., Pompano Beach, FL--Who are you to say whether Janet's choice of her role in her husband's campaign is right or wrong? Would you frown on a man being 'subservant' to his wife's campaign, I wouldn't. I would certainly think highly about a person who opted to be a stay-at-home parent just as I would if that person worked hard. I think she sounds like a nice lady with a grenade launcher.

I like both types of First Spouse. Is what disappointed me more about Hillary isn't that she was involved in the goings-on at the White House, but that she backed off and played a more subdued role after Clinton's staff asked her to for Bill's appearance. And now she's running on that experience, which she has previously backed off from.

Dickie Flatts, Charlotte, NC--That's just uncalled for. Why would you even make a statement like that? Is his wife really that malicious of a woman?

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lj in ar — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 18:32:15 GMT

Janet is right, we elect the president to be the policy maker. We don't elect the first lady. That's what Hillary just didn't get, until she was finally shut up & sent overseas. We don't vote a couple as the potus. We elected Bill, not her. She needs to support her husband's office & quit trying to sit at the desk in the Oval Office

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juan,ft lauderdale, fl — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 18:43:20 GMT

Dave-Spare me your condesending attitude. It is obviously too much for your brain to understand that we are a secular nation and have a constitution that has a separation of church and state. Unfortunately, you and the other 30% enablers, have no problems being dictated by hate mongers....You know the ones in the 60's that used scriptures to say that rascism, separate but equal and that interracial marriage was condemned by the bible.

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Treena, New Jersey — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 18:45:31 GMT

From what I have read about her, Janet Huckabee seems to be a good person. So does her husband. I don't have an issue with their religion, as long as if he were elected president he was tolerant of all religions and all political parties, not just his. That's the problem I have with Bush. He is the president of the United States (all of the US), not just of the Republicans or the Neocons. I find him intolerant and petulant all the while he is claiming to be a good christian. I don't have a problem with whatever religion the President has, as long as he doesn't impose that religion on anyone else. I am a Christian, but if I were president, I wouldn't base any political decisions on christianity because it is not the religion of everyone in the US. The thing that bothers me about Huckabee (and for that matter all Republicans) is their blind support of the president (even the unchristian things) and yes, the war in Iraq is very unChristian. Nowhere in the bible does it say that we should start an unprovoked war, lie to the citizens of the US about it, and kill innocent military people and civilians. That is not Christian and supporting this war and the liar who started it and perpetuates it is not Christian. I see Neocons blindly following anyone just because they are republican- I have an issue with that.

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Concerned Voter, LIttle Rock, AR — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 18:58:40 GMT

Jethrine Huckabee and her brood of tubs o' fun boys have mean streaks a mile wide. Don't fall for this tripe. Ask her about her son torturing and killing a dog in front of a bunch of boy scouts. She and Huck didn't bat an eye except to protect their progeny from arrest. Are those the kind of folks you want running the country? Michael Vick for President then.

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Chris, Wood River, IL — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 19:21:17 GMT

I think Janet Huckabee seems like a very classy lady who is supportive of her husband, but also realizes that she wouldn't be making policy, the President makes the policy. I think she's refreshing.

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Jael, downstate IL — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 19:42:05 GMT

While First Lady is not an elected position, it is in the best interests of our country that everyone (yes, even the "lady of the house") would be educated on the issues and be able to articulate their positions and their reasons for their positions. It's fine for a person to defer to their mate in personal and family matters, but in matters of national interest, each of us citizens get our own vote. When we give up our individual voice, or vote, to another person, or defer to a group, we give up our freedom. When Laura Bush admits that personally she supports womens' reproductive rights, yet doesn't stand up to the GOP's position on the issue, she gives up some of her personal freedom. While Dick Cheney and his wife support their daughter's sexual orientation, they don't stand up to the GOP's position on the issue, and they give up some of their personal freedom. While there are some (a few) issues I agree with Huckabee on, I don't find his wife's position on stating her positions to be in his favor.

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Michael Satterlee — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 19:45:33 GMT

The idea that Jesus Christ was a total pacifist and wanted his followers to also be the same is a mistaken idea.

In ancient times since armed robbery was common (remember Christ's story of the "good Samaritan" who helped a man who was beaten and robbed) it was common for people to carry swords to use in self defense. Did Jesus forbid his followers from doing so? No. Quite the contrary. Consider the words of Luke 22:36-38. "Jesus said to them, "... if you don't have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one. ... 38 The disciples said, "See, Lord, here are two swords." Christ replied "That is enough."

Jesus also told his followers to, "Love your neighbor as yourself." And he rhetorically asked, "Who is your neighbor?" He clearly indicated that loving our "neighbor" means caring for the needs of more people than just the few who live next door to you. So, for someone to say that it is OK for Christians to defend ourselves but not our neighbors makes no sense.

With these things in mind, as a Christian, I see nothing wrong with Mrs. Huckabee learning to defend her country against possible attacks which may come from those who wish to do her and her neighbors harm.

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G. T., Windsor, VA — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 19:52:29 GMT

Pat Huntington NY,
The definition of science is it must be repeatable. We can't repeat the beginning of the world. It's *all* faith, at some point. Never has anyone found an organism that is partially morphing into another. For pete's sake, when ever has order come out of chaos, without the input of an intelligent mind to guide the process? I really just want to know. A heap of screws and bolts don't magically create a 747.
"Science" is simply man's theories based on man's observation. We have never observed something coming from nothing. We have never observed a nothing creating a tangible (creature) that innately posses an intangible (feelings, conscience). We never observed evolution in action, or even abiogenisis (spontaneous life from nothing).
Evolution is as much a theory, a religion and a faith as creationism and intelligent design. What proves that life can come out of nothing? What proves that the earth is billions of years old? Radioisotope dating does. Did you know how radioisotope dating works? It measures the amount and rate at which the hydrogen molecules escape the object (particularly rocks/fossils), and then ASSUME a beginning amount of hydrogen in the object and ASSUME that the hydrogen has been escaping at the SAME RATE since it began (can't say "was created", I suppose). This supposedly gives them an estimate of how old the object (rock) is. A fact based on assumptions.
When Mount St. Helen erupted, scientists performed the same R.I.D test on the rocks newly formed from the molten lava. It showed them to be million of years old. See, how could they know how much hydrogen was in the rock to begin with? And we know that it's possible for environmental circumstances to change and affect the rate at which the hydrogen escapes. So how can we safely assume that it escapes at the same rate over the years without ever varying?
Even more profound: why do many intelligent scientists cling to this obviously flawed theory of basic abiogenisis? (life from nothing).
Because, as Mike Huckabee said, if we admit that there might be a creator, then we *might* have someone to answer to at our life's end. Scary and uncomfortable, right? Evolution scares me more. To believe evolution I have to throw my brain and conscience away. I have no reason to live. I have no hope after death. everything is just a never ending process of survival of the fittest, and worst of all, humanity's future is in the human's hands. That's down-right frightening.

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Treena New Jersey — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 19:53:57 GMT

Laura Bush may personally support women's reproductive rights, but she is a Stepford Neocon wife who follows loyally at the heels of her inept husband and criticizes anyone who doesn't agree with him. I lost all respect for her and now do not like her at all. She goes along and is complicit in her husband's lies and discourages any logical dissent. Lynn Cheney is evil. Nothing more to say. I didn't have a problem with Hillary as first lady- at least she didn't loyally follow an idiot and criticize those who dissented.

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G. T., Windsor, VA — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 19:58:30 GMT

*correction. Radioisotope dating measures the leakage of Carbon-14, not Hydrogen.
My apologies.

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Treena New Jersey — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 20:02:48 GMT

Michael,

Is that how you see the war in Iraq as defending our country against possible attacks? If so, then why aren't we also doing the same with Iran, North Korea, Saudi Arabia, etc? All those countries can possibly attack us, but we haven't started a war with them yet. Any country can attack us. As far as helping our neighbors, are we helping Israel are we helping Cyrpus, are we helping Sudan? Why is Iraq only worthy of our help? Bush lied to us and got us into a war of HIS chosing. I don't see anywhere in the bible where it states that we should start wars under false pretenses and because the president choses a war with a certain country that is no more dangerous than the next. Are you aware that Iraq had nothing to do with 9/11 and there were no WMDs in Iraq and the Bush knew this? I don't think Christians should advocate pacifism, but they most definetly shouldn't advocate lying, killing innocent people and imposing the president's beliefs on everyone.

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T. Dinora, Chalfont, PA — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 20:03:08 GMT

I feel sorry for the people behind theses remarks against Christians. One thing that I have always noticed that distinguishes the believers from the "Chritphobics", are the "Chritphobics" are always dripping with anger and hostility in their words and actions. Mostly because they are not "getting their way" but deeper then that, they hate themselves.

Jesus can certainly set them free little do they know he is right in front of them asking.

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Dave, Tn — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 20:21:55 GMT

All I can say Juan is I never have and never will belong to a group or organization that is race exclusive. I also won't have a guilt trip laid on me by people who do.

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Amy B Portland, ME — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 20:26:12 GMT

Michael Satterlee, I don't agree with your intrepretation of Christ's message or your reading of the bible. The Old Testament said it was OK to take an eye for an eye but Christ said if you are attacked, turn the other cheek. Christ's message was something radical, something difficult and unnatural, in a way. It is very difficult to live up to Christ's example, but I don't think we should just give up and claim Jesus approves of war.

More specifically, I don't agree with invoking Christianity to win votes. Invoking the miracle of Christ multiplying fishes and loaves to describe raising money in a political campaign is offensive to me. I would be equally offended if a Democrat claimed God was pulling for them. That is my religious belief. I realize other denominations don't have that point of view, but I just have to put it out there. I am just a person who disagrees with politicians using Christianity in their campaign. That's me.

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Josh C., Hicktown, MS — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 20:34:09 GMT

Hey Pat, G.T. has a great answer for ya, I would love to see you show some of that so-called "scientific evidence" that you proudly rant and rave about. I'll wait I got a little while. Janet Huckabee would make a wonderful "First Lady."

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Josh C. Hicktown, MS — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 20:38:28 GMT

Hey MSNBC, What about the comments that are attacking Christianity and our President, VP and their wives. Those are OK? You make no sense to me, that why I can't stand watching you.

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Michelle, Hutchinson, KS — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 20:45:22 GMT

God is not a pacifist. He lead David in battle and many others. He did not turn his head or back.

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Fascists for Christ — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 21:14:00 GMT

"*correction. Radioisotope dating measures the leakage of Carbon-14, not Hydrogen.
My apologies. "

Decay to C-12 - not "leakage," but it's not real anyway. Ask Michelle and Josh - the Bible is the only science book we need. Military tactics, too. I don't know why we have any other books.

(Who could attack our war criminal VP or prez? Unbelievable! I remember an America where everyone did as they were told, didn't criticize elected officials, kept their heads low and butts high! Wait - that was Nazi Germany.)

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Treena New Jersey — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 21:15:29 GMT

Attacking militarily for no reason is ok, but expressing an opinion on our president, our VP and their wives is not OK? Huh, you're the one that makes no sense. We live in a free country and we don't have to agree with a man who is a liar and an idiot just because he has the title of president. And we don't have to like his wife if she criticizes us for not agreeing with her husband. And I don't think anyone has a problem with Christianity, it's those that are hypocritical (i.e. I'm a Christian therefore, I don't support abortion, but I support the war even though it's causing needless death because it was started by a republican president). Hypocrisy at its best.

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JOSH ALLUM, BOWLING GREEN, MO — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 21:24:09 GMT

I'm taking a stand and donating $100 to Mike Huckabee on November 20th. Together we can make a big difference.

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Josh C. Hicktown, MS — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 21:38:42 GMT

Can't believe that someone wouldn't even put their name on their post. I love science and the Bible, they prove that God does exist. You just have to look real close in both of 'em. The Bible talks about science, Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 1:25 & 27 "For the foolishness of God is wiser than man's wisdom, ... but God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise." And remember "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline." Proverbs 1:7

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Jared Yates, Lakeland, FL — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 21:42:38 GMT

Mrs. Huckabee sounds like quite the balanced woman--nailing a target with a grenade launcher and referring to Jesus are not mutually exclusive. The Prince of Peace himself said that he came "not to send peace, but a sword" (Matthew 10:34).

I also appreciate that she doesn't see herself as directly influencing policy, but plans to play a public role in affecting the common good in America. A good mix of traditional thinking and forward thinking. And I'm sure she'd be better at First Ladying than Bill Clinton.

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Officer C. Thomas, NJ — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 21:43:25 GMT

Hillary didn't criticize those who dissented from her husband? Are you serious?!!?

Did you forget about hw anyone who dissented was lumped into the "Vast Right-wing Conspiracy" group. Anytime something was said in dissent, it was this "conspiracy" group who was at fault. Well, if that's the case, then I am a charter member!

In the case of Janet Huckabee, I say good for her! I also would have loved to have been at that tea. If we could vote for president based on the wives, I would be totally behind Mike Huckabee. But I can't support him for President. I do, however, believe that if he is picked as a VP candidate, that ticket will be totally unbeatable!

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Josh C. Hicktown, MS — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 21:59:01 GMT

Treena, maybe you should read my posts and not get them confused with some of the others. I was simply commenting on the fact that comments to this blog cannot "attack the comments of others" yet comments that attack our commander in chief, vp and his wife are ok. I just don't understand that.
Read the Old Testament and find out how God handled the enemies of His people. He commanded His army to completely destroy everything, now I am not advocating that we do that, but God is not a pacifist. We are in a war to protect you and I so that you can get in an airplane, or cab, or go to a show, without the fear of being killed. Because whether you like it or not, these "Islamo-facists" that we are fighting hate you and me equally. Their not going to take role and only kill Bush supporters before they attack again. They do not care that you are sympathetic to them or not. So before we go attacking each other's positions or theology, we may want to look and see who the real enemy is.

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--NSMSNBC — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 21:59:28 GMT

I am a good Catholic, I attend mass weekly but don't believe in God (I don't disbelieve, but I can never believe as that would be intellectually dishonest). I struggle with finding consistency with Christianity, it can be used to justify any behavior moral or immoral, and quite frankly I personally trust knowledge over faith. Anyway, more than anybody else on this blog, I worship science. My top policy issues that I focus on are stem cell research, education and science funding, and ending the stupid Iraq war. I would abhor teaching creationism in schools as much as Churches would abhor having evolution taught within their hallowed halls. Still, I like Mike for his demeanor and ability to compromise and get things done. Nobody, besides me, is perfect, but overall he's pretty good.

Josh C., Hicktown, MS—Neither you nor G.T. seems to have any clue about science, the principles or the results. I cannot take the time to correct every mistake in the anti-science statements, but I am resigned to the fact that it’s not worth doing so. P.S. is Hicktown an actual town in MS? Because that would be hilarious given my preconceptions about the state. And where has science proven the existence of God, I missed that in Science/Theology school.

As for censorship, FirstRead does very little, leaving some people to look like complete fools--a category I am far-too-often in. I'm sure that I could write 'own with Allah' or that 'homosexuality is gay' if I truly felt inclined--how's that for equal opportunity. They are consistent if anything.

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rambling crazy rightwing conspiracist believer...the spin starts here... — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 21:59:59 GMT

oh my goodness, some of your responses are so well said and others here are just flat out mean. Huckabee's wife sounds great. Huckabee sounds great to me.

People have to realize that the passionate people in the US vote on a couple issues. I am a teacher, and I swear they all vote for people based on what they will or have done for ed. I know Christians who vote purely on the right to life. I know non christians who vote purely for a right to choose. And of course the war brings about all sorts of feelings. I know corporate people who vote against taxes.

The problem that lies in our system that cracks me up is that we have republicans who generally want less government but not when it relates to moral issues. And then we have democrats who want more social help (government help/control) but want less government control over social issues. Hmmm. All that equals problems for everyone when voting.

I read people saying they want to comparmentalize their beliefs, they say they are Christian but would not allow it to affect their political decisions. WHAT?? We vote for the person, the whole person, their views, their platform and them the person. If they are a believing Christian, then they can pray and attend church and use God in their statements because that is who they are. I would not expect a non believer to all of a sudden start talking like a believer to placate the part of the US he doesn't represent, that makes no sense.

Sidenote - talk show hosts, hysterical, they all swear they are right, all right, and the other side is evil and crazy. That is hilarious. Both sides are right and wrong. For sure. Media, crazy and slanted against whatever you believe, of course.

People we need to read and read analytically and you need to go with your heart, who can lead this nation the best? I vote for Huckabee, if you don't think so good for you. No noed to go crazy or insult his family. It happens on both sides. keep it above the belt people!

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A Young Monument, CO — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 22:02:31 GMT

JJ in NJ:

Gov. Huckabee did NOT grant clemency to Dumond (sp?). It was the Democrat-appointed parole board that granted him parole after a Democrat governor (Jim Guy Tucker) reduced his sentence.

Please be honest and fair and don't make false accusations without doing some research.

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N CR,Iowa — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 22:10:00 GMT

The sad fact is that a vote for Huckabee in IA is a vote for Giuliani in the end. He will not be able to gain enough in the major electoral states to make up for his few wins in the South. Most of the electoral points are in places that he has no name recognition and no money to get any. But I guess it is all part of trying to make way for the giuliani/huckabee ticket. Which would cause me to lose a lot of the little bit of respect that I had gained for Huckabee. I believe I will stick to Romney the only person who has actually created jobs in real life.

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A Young, Monument, CO — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 22:10:53 GMT

Juan in FL:

"Separation of church and state" is not in the constitution, as you have stated. Due to a liberal Supreme Court judge in the 1960's, people have come to think it is really in the constitution. It has only been implied, and not through the Founding Fathers, but through liberal "free" thinkers.

To to be true to the constitution, you have to admit that the part that is NOT being followed is religion being able to be practiced freely. The "in" think among liberals is to bash any Christian that's ini the public eye. There are Christians in the classroom who are terrified to even mention God in the Pledge of Allegiance for fear of an ACLU lawsuit that represents one child out of hundreds in that school. That is not "freedom of expression", is it?

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--Nicholas — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 22:23:13 GMT

A Young, Monument, CO--How're those theocracies working out in the MidEast? I can't understand how you would want to be like them, only with a different religion.

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G. T. — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 22:33:16 GMT

Fascist for Christ,
"Decay to C-12 - not "leakage," but it's not real anyway. Ask Michelle and Josh - the Bible is the only science book we need."

Ha! I was wondering if anyone would catch my faux pas. :-)Yes, you are right. It is a process of decay, my apologies again. The basic concept, though, is how quickly the C-14 molecules disappear, and measurement indicates the age of the tested substance. I just thought I'd mention the top 0.0314% reasons to question the absolute authority and validity of the Theory of Evolution. Why do you say "it's not real"? What's not real?
People equate "truth" with "science". Truth is "the correspondence of a statement to reality" and Science is man's conclusions of observing reality. Neither calls for a text or book of any sort. If one wanted to learn about air resistance we could drop a book and sheet of paper like Newton did. That's how we learn science: we observe reality. Not to major in the minors here, but the next step is noting what we observe and forming hypothesis' about why it happened. Then we go on to test the hypothesis until it qualifies as a theory, etc.
So, what do we see around us? We don't see spores spontaneously erupting into full fledged living organisms. We do see fossils being formed in a matter of weeks, months, or years. We don't see monkeys turning into humans, or platypuses producing anything other than more platypuses.
We don't see something come from a literal nothing. It's never been observed.
This is what evolution is based on. Even if a scientist puts together some chemicals and successfully creates the compound essential to life, that doesn't come close to the equivalent of a living organism. And where did the chemicals come from in the first place?
No book is absolutely necessary to learn science. It's nice to be able to build on another's work, so we do write our notes and pass them on to the next generation out of consideration. But plenty of times the next generations have disproved the former hypothesis', theories, and even scientific laws. We can expect at least some of today's science to be disproved one day, based on history. Science ultimately can't "prove" anything. We must realize this: it's flawed because observations and tests are flawed, thus making fallible theories.
Any scientist should be able to swallow his pride and admit when reality doesn't correspond to his theory.

Let's open our minds and eyes and observe, shall we?

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G. T. — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 22:37:47 GMT

p.s. I might note I am a female and *am* thinking for myself. :-)

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Josh C. Whitetrash, MS — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 22:53:30 GMT

nsmsnbc, Hicktown is not a real city, but a hilarious attempt at comedy, since everyone in america looks down their noses at us common folk, who go around barefooted and pregnant all year round (notice the sarcasm dripping off your computer screen) Like i said God is in a science book if you look real close, their not going to mention his name because then that would prove them wrong but He is in there. Molecules, DNA, all the little things that make the BIG things, God did it, remember, "foolishness will shame the wise." Don't believe everything you read or learn in science class, psst, it's not all true. Ask Darwin he'll even tell you that he was wrong, but no one wants to talk about that. But then again this is all coming from a white, honky, idiot mississippi boy, so what do i know. They just changed our city name to ...

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Josh C. in Mississippi — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 23:08:32 GMT

Why am I wasting my time in all of this non-sense? Go Huckabee, all the way to the White House!!

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A Young Monument, CO — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 01:19:41 GMT

Nicholas -

A theocracy is not what I'm advocating. I don't believe the constitution supports a theocracy, either. After all, the Puritans left England because England was a theocracy at that point, as well as a monarchy.

However, it's a long way between your assumed theocracy (your assumption after reading my comments) and silencing the majority of people in this country who believe in God, our Creator (what the ACLU wants).

I'm not assuming you are promoting a God-free society, so please don't assume I'm promoting a theocracy. I'm 45 years old, have 2 grown children, with my youngest being in 11th grade. I have homeschooled all three of them and have done extensive reading in historical perspectives. A theocracy is NOT the answer, I am certain of that!

Our Founding Fathers didn't want the U.S. to promote or ordain one religion like England did, but they didn't want religion stifled either. It's called a happy-medium; something this country practices, but doesn't seem to grasp when confronted with a differing political viewpoint. Maybe you and I can be one of the first to agree on a happy medium?

The U.S. has swung to the stifling end of the spectrum; don't you agree? When does the ACLU ever pay the legal costs for a Christian defending their faith? Why should a Christian be legally afraid to say their Creator's name?

This country has gone too politically correct; however, it's now become politially correct to castigate Christians. Better not say anything about a minority in this country or you'll lose your job, be made a scapegoat, and lose any respect you might have gained through much hard work (besides, being rude to minorities is just plain wrong, I believe).

But . . . make fun of a Christian - that's certainly the sport of the day for non-Christians - and that's a shame. (sorry for the run-on sentences).

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Ian, Ann Arbor — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 01:34:46 GMT

I like Janet Huckabee. She's not too aggressive, and she seems to understand that it will be her husband, and not she, who establishes the policies. The Dems are content to buy into their graspy, covetous former First Lady whose hunger for power for its own sake and the sake of the adoration she - and many an insecure liberal - clamours for). Mewishes that liberals would "grow up," start accepting themselves as they are. Maybe the Republic could be spared the debilitation of travelling down the socialist, destructive road. First step? Getting the "power mongers'" hands out of our paychecks and business income. Passing the FairTax. Let's roll, with Huckabee! http://snipurl.com/scrapthecode

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Kevin, Laurel Springs, NJ — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 13:34:36 GMT

I don't see how a Christian could vote for anyone but Mike Huckabee in this Primary. I am so happy to see his wife has a Biblical view of her role in the marriage. What a far cry from the wicked and vile Hillary.

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Steph, Chicago, IL — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 22:44:11 GMT

The Huckabees are genuine. It's refreshing to see a person like Mike Huckabee running for office-- he gives a jaded 20-something conservative hope again!

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Daryl L. Unnasch, Tampa, FL — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 18:27:49 GMT

We've found another Reagan! Huckabee has Reagan's charm and communication skills and is even more brilliant. Previously, I was hoping for Gingrich, but Mike has Newt's intelligence without being offending people. He has the integrity and ability to be an effective president of all the people. I am proudly displaying a Huckabee bumper sticker and supporting him financially. GO MIKE!!!

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Lloyd Johnson, Modesto, Calif. — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 07:11:21 GMT

What could be better in times like this than to have a man of God like Mike Huckabee at the helm of the U.S.?
Lloyd Johnson, Modesto, CA

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Nancy Hofman — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 21:58:09 GMT

Perhaps during this Christmas season it's time to explain "Peace on Earth" This isn't a pacifist statement... It says "Good will toward men" (from God). It's peace from God to all men, which Jesus came to give us.

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Sue Bigsby, Orlando, FL — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 05:14:13 GMT

Give me John McCain -- and Cindy McCain any day. Huckabee strikes me as a glad-hander. McCain is a statesman. Cindy is just plain CLASS. Read about John McCain -- not what you've heard. Read his position on issues. You will find you understand and agree on everything -- just about everything -- or can deal with his stands. I'd LOVE to see a McCain/Lieberman ticket!!!

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Randy L., Boise — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 18:15:13 GMT

Juan from ft.Lauderdale is just like the rest of the left... talk about tolerance, peace and love, while killing babies (which IS murder) and screaming hatred. The left are all just a bunch of posers with more hatred than intelligence. Take a lefty, and spin him around twice, you get a radical ready to strap on a bomb. The left are all one spin from communist, and two spins from terrorist.

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Mariel, Los Alamos NM — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 04:12:12 GMT

Jumping out of a plane! What courage! I could not do this!

Mrs. Huck is being ridiculed on Huffpo for not being glamorous. She should wear those gold outfits more, which are more suited to her complexion than the red ones, especially the dark red. But the fact that she doesn't have an expert doing her colors means she's an authentic person. Authentic feels good. I am grateful to have the Huckabees around whether or not they win.