Posted on 11/09/2007 1:16:18 PM PST by hellbender
DUNCAN HUNTER HIGHLIGHTS IMPORTANCE OF VETERANS DAY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 9, 2007
CONTACT: Gary Becks (619) 334-1655, dlhunter08@yahoo.com
San Diego, CA - - - Presidential candidate and current Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, Congressman Duncan Hunter, today made the following statement regarding Veterans Day.
"Veterans Day provides our nation the opportunity to reflect thankfully on the sacrifices of those who have served the cause of freedom.
"In the last century more than 619,000 Americans in uniform were killed on battlefields around the world protecting our nation and our way of life.
"We cannot thank them all sufficiently. It is beyond human capability to grasp the enormity of what they gave so the rest of us might enjoy life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. We can, however, reflect on the unique quality of America 's veterans and their service.
"From Bunker Hill to New Orleans, Gettysburg to San Juan Hill, Belleau Wood to Normandy, Chosin Reservoir to Khe San, Desert Storm to Kabul, Baghdad to Fallujah, American veterans have represented the finest of human qualities. "Greater love hath no man than he who lays down his life for another" is what the Bible tells us. Our veterans have made that sacrifice unflinchingly, with a character that General Douglas MacArthur described as "stainless." They make the sacrifice for their comrades in arms, their "buddies" and the immediate mission at hand. But in a greater sense they have made the sacrifice for millions of Americans whom they do not know and who do not know them.
"And uniquely, American veterans have not brought subjugation to the nations they prevailed in, but rather brought freedom. From the Philippines to Japan , to Germany , to El Salvador and Panama … America has never coveted another nation, but has only asked that freedom be followed and that the institutions of freedom be established, often with American aid.
"All of us, secure in America 's blessings can honor our veterans today. We can do this by thanking them personally, by involving ourselves in the many organizations that serve veterans and their families and, finally, we can follow their model of selflessness by helping our fellow citizens wherever we see a need."
I am glad someone does!
Although I won’t be voting for him in the primary, I do respect him.
If he would win the primary, my arm could be twisted to vote for him for President.
Here’s a very recent poll showing Hunter at 4%.
http://www.angus-reid.com/polls/view/28889/republicans_2008_giuliani_28_thompson_19
Here’s an intrade link to the forum site discussing how Hunter might be gaining traction.
http://bb.intrade.com/intradeForum/posts/list/1797.page
Here’s one showing Fred at 6%, and discussing why.
http://bb.intrade.com/intradeForum/posts/list/1805.page
One thing prediction markets are better at — their only bias is whether someone can make money trading the futures contracts.
The Efficacy Of Prediction Markets
The Liberty Papers ^ | November 8, 2007 | Brad Warbiany
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1922961/posts
Posted on 11/08/2007 12:21:43 PM PST by E. Pluribus Unum
Fred has lost ~30 points at Intrade over the last few weeks, with some heavy short interest still prevailing.
Thompson Tanking in Futures Markets (Intrade, IEM)
Intrade; Iowa Electronic Markets ^ | October 31, 2008
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1919127/posts
He has my vote.
And mine!!
Hunter Ping
He’s also going to be the grand marshall of the Veteran’s Day parade in San Diego.
I have my eye on Fred and Mike. I don’t know what’s going on with Fred .... I know for sure that I will NOT be voting for Rudy, Ron Paul, Mitt or Mcpain. NO MORE SOCIAL LIBERALS.
It’s too soon for me to get to excited about the others. I need to educate myself more on them.
DUNCAN HUNTER TO SERVE AS GRAND MARSHALL IN
SAN DIEGO VETERANS PARADE
San Diego Armed Services Veterans Day Parade
Saturday, November 10, 2007
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Harbor Dr.
Huckabee is a social liberal - very liberal when it comes to funding social programs.
I’ll trust a real Veteran ( as opposed to a lying SOB like Kerry) before I trust a politician. On the other hand, I will trust and believe a Veteran who happens to also be a politician.
While the front runners appear to be imploding, Duncan Hunter is gaining ground.
One outlet that seems worth pursuing is Glenn Beck — he’s one of (if not the only conservative media personality with any reach willing to give Hunter a bump.
We need to push him on this and get him to talk up Hunter as the conservative candidate on his shows.
He has my vote. He is the best of the group by far. He has not only talked the talk, but has actually walked the walk.
He humbly tells of being an Army Ranger in Viet Nam and does not try to use it like John Kerry. His son has served in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Go Hunter!! He is MY candidate and has been from the beginning.
Duncan Hunter is definitely my preferred candidate.
I have grown to hold great disdain for rainbows and rainbow coalitions. Rainbow Rooty.
Well, if we don’t get him past the primaries; how the heck do you get him nominated so you can vote for him?
Every vote counts; not just leaving it to someone else. It’s not magic here and there are no other true conservative candidates.
If I want magic tricks; I will vote Rino or Hillary.
“I need to educate myself more on them.”
Here’s a start on Duncan Hunter:
http://www.issues2002.org/CA/Duncan_Hunter.htm
excerpts are:
Duncan Hunter on Abortion
Voted NO on allowing human embryonic stem cell research. (May 2005)
Voted YES on restricting interstate transport of minors to get abortions. (Apr 2005)
Voted YES on making it a crime to harm a fetus during another crime. (Feb 2004)
Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortion except to save mother’s life. (Oct 2003)
Voted YES on forbidding human cloning for reproduction & medical research. (Feb 2003)
Voted YES on funding for health providers who don’t provide abortion info. (Sep 2002)
Voted YES on banning Family Planning funding in US aid abroad. (May 2001)
Voted YES on federal crime to harm fetus while committing other crimes. (Apr 2001)
Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortions. (Apr 2000)
Voted YES on barring transporting minors to get an abortion. (Jun 1999)
Rated 0% by NARAL, indicating a pro-life voting record. (Dec 2003)
Duncan Hunter on Gun Control
Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
Voted YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
Rated A+ by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
Duncan Hunter on Foreign Policy
Voted YES on deterring foreign arms transfers to China. (Jul 2005)
Voted YES on reforming the UN by restricting US funding. (Jun 2005)
Voted NO on keeping Cuba travel ban until political prisoners released. (Jul 2001)
Voted NO on $156M to IMF for 3rd-world debt reduction. (Jul 2000)
Voted NO on Permanent Normal Trade Relations with China. (May 2000)
Voted NO on $15.2 billion for foreign operations. (Nov 1999)
America is looking for him. But the GOP is being the stupid party once again. But that will change.
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