Duncan Hunter Grassroots Campaign
Posted on 03/21/2007 7:39:59 AM PDT by pissant
Duncan Hunter’s speech to Maricopa County Republican’s at the Union Hills Country Club in Sun City this weekend was interrupted several times with claps of approval from over 325 people attending the sold-out event.
Addressing the Iraq War, the 26 year California congressman and presidential 2008 candidate, praised the US military and commented, “Liberals are already declaring defeat (in Iraq) but they didn’t inform the US Marines.
“It is in our best interest to expand freedom. Free nations are our allies and friends,” noting El Salvadoran troops are serving beside US troops in Iraq.
He highly praised Arizona Congressman Trent Franks saying that Franks is fighting everyday in Washington, DC for the American armed services.
Hunter, who has served as Chairman of the Armed Services Committee for six years and now its Ranking Member, also cautioned that the US must maintain its industrial base noting too many businesses are heading off-shore. He pointed out we only have one company left in this country capable of delivering heavy armor for our military.
Hunter cautioned that the US has a bad trade agreement with China and that China is breaking the rules. Hunter said if elected President, his motto would be, “Trust, but verify our trade deals.”
Regarding illegals crossing our borders, he pointed out San Diego has experienced a great reduction of armed gangs and drug smuggling by building a fence at the Mexican border. Expressing strong support for a border fence he said, “We must know who’s coming in and what they are bringing with them.” He promised to finish the border fence from California to Texas, if elected.
He said the fence could be built with the money it costs the nation in one year to incarcerate illegals who have been arrested for crimes in this country. He noted there are 600 unsolved murders in Laredo, TX alone.
He has introduced a bill with 91 co-signers to obtain a pardon for two Texas border agents who have been sentenced to 10-12 years in prison for shooting an illegal who was fleeing from them. The case has drawn national attention critical of President George Bush for not issuing a pardon for the two law enforcement agents.
When asked about the North American Union, he replied, “The North American Union should be when California and Mexico stand with us in Iraq. They didn’t. I don’t support anything that takes away from the sovereignty of the United States.”
Hunter said a straw poll that was taken at the Maricopa County Republican meeting in January which showed him as the favorite presidential candidate helped push him into national forefront.
MCRC Chairman Lyle Tuttle said he was extremely pleased that Hunter returned to Arizona to make the Saturday presentation. Hunter was in Arizona a few weeks ago to speak to the Trunk and Tusk dinner.
"I don’t support anything that takes away from the sovereignty of the United States.”
I'm still agitated about that sleazy attack on him yesterday.
Sucking up to those Country Club republicans.
That was the silliest thing I've seen. Miniter is not that stupid. He's got an agenda. I hope the WSJ allows Hunter to pen a response.
LOL. I thing CC GOPers generally get the vapors when that close to a conservative.
Mr. Hunter is the real deal. It is refreshing to hear straight talk for a change. Hunter 2008!
thing = think. oops
What attack?
It helps to be clear and direct when you've been the same man for all your adult life. The rest of the candidates spend all their time trying to justify their previous idiocy.
Please enlighten me. Thanks.
FMCDH(BITS)
Someone posted a WSJ article that was claiming Hunters plan for how to train the Iraqi army for combat was a call for cut and run. 180 degrees wrong, and purposely so.
Brendan Miniter called him a cut and run republican for basically agreeing with the president's plan for troops in Iraq.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1803956/posts
As far as I'm concerned, attacking the troops strongest supporter in Washington is the same as an attack on the troops. When they started tossing their principles overboard it didn't take long to start tossing all other ethics over after them.
Hunter ping.
" He doesn't give a specific date for withdrawal, but his plan is certainly a sign of waning support among Republicans for the war. "
What a ridiculously stupid statment! As if anyone wants this thing to go on forever, sheesh!
The link didn't show me what else this moron had to say.
Is WSJ owned by NYT? Seems like the same crap, reheated.
Go Hunter!
He was likely misquoted. It should be Canada and Mexico. LOL
I've been out of the loop for a few days, missed that one. If it was by the editorial board of the WSJ, you can be sure it was a hit piece. The WSJ is the biggest media proponent of open borders, fast track trade.
It was a hit piece. The WSJ knows full well Hunter supports finishing the mission successfully.
No, by someone who should know better. Brendan Miniter.
Sam, can you please tell your father that he MUST respond to the WSJ's Brendan Miniter hit piece from yesterday. He should demand to be given space for his response.
Well, I'm disappointed in them. They stooped. The problem is, most people won't question their motive.
Go, Hunter!
Love it. Just proves the man has presence. Watch out for the debates! No one is better at putting things into words than Duncan Hunter. http://www.gohunter08.com
They are in the tank for Rudy, I think.
Makes sense. Back the homeboy. The thing that worries me most is that I'm afraid unless Mitt or Duncan get the nod we'll see many conservatives sitting it out.
Mitt, Hunter, Brownback, Thompson, Newt, Huckabee all would not alienate conservatives. Only two real lemons: McCain and Rudy.
I'm talking about abortion. Only Mitt might make it there, if the flip-flop is overlooked or forgiven.
Of the "big three" only Mitt could possibly get some consideration from me. At least he flopped the right way, unlike Rudy.
What will you do if Rudy gets the nod? Vote Libertarian? I can't stomach Ralph Nader.
"Makes sense. Back the homeboy. The thing that worries me most is that I'm afraid unless Mitt or Duncan get the nod we'll see many conservatives sitting it out."
I'll do you one better
You'll see many conservatives finally leave the party for good.
Start the Conservative Pissant party and steam roll the bastards in 2012.
And go where? The Conservative Pissant Party?
Works for me!
On your list of those who would not alienate Conservatives, Brownback is pro amnesty and voted against the surge and Huckabee same views.
They are not core conservatives.
Libertarian wing nuts like Ron Paul are anti war.
Huckabee and Brownback would have some issues, but have enough conservative cred to back track a bit from boneheaded things in the past and be forgiven. Paul I did not include, because he is a libertarian.
Hunter has no backtracking to do, and he never, ever mealy mouths an answer.
Count me in. I'll be the 2nd registered member.
Beats me, but I personally will no longer have the RNC tell me to just sit down and shut up after they get my vote/money/support.
They can stuff it where the sun don't shine.
Conservative pissant party works for me too lol.
I know. I sent them $75 last year and they call me almost every day now.
It hacks me off that McCain and W both sent me questionnaires that really only tell me their positions. I three both of them away. I won't give the party a cent with tactics like that.
Living in San Diego with the Mexican border around 20 miles south from where I am sitting, anyone for amnesty
is the same as voting for a liberal democrat.
I haven't sent them a thing since 2006 and I refuse to start until the party "elites" are gone or begin doing what their base demands of them.
Far as I'm concerned the RNC should resign en masse and go work for the DNC.
There's not much difference.
Reading your words was like hearing a little voice in my own head! That close to my feelings, GMTA!
Amen to that :)
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