Posted on 03/04/2008 8:50:43 PM PST by Kurt Evans
This video of Governor Huckabee's concession speech is about fifteen minutes long.
His wife cries, and he almost does too.
(Excerpt) Read more at msnbc.msn.com ...
“The longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth: that God governs the affairs of man [Romans 8:28]. And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without His notice [Matthew 10:29], is it probable that an empire can rise without His aid? We have been assured in the Sacred Writings that except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it [Psalms 127:1]. I firmly believe this. I also believe that, without His concurring aid, we shall succeed in this political building no better than the builders of Babel [Genesis 11:1-9].”
—Benjamin Franklin, arguing the need for prayer at the Constitutional Convention
I think he really said, “I fought the goof fight!”
What does this have to do with Huckabee losing his bid for president?
Good. Now go home and take limp-Dick Pryor out of the Senate and don’t bother anybody anymore.
Huckabee is upset because he said he would pull out when McCain got over 1191 in delegates, so he has to leave before he was able to get enough delegates to top Romney to gain second place status. That is why he is unhappy. He couldn’t beat out his nemesis, Romney, whom he has an irrational dislike of, before having to bow out. Too bad, so sad. Hah. Glad he couldn’t top Romney and have that satisfaction. Serves him right for his own hubris.
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Yes, he fought against the goofs(McCain and Romney) until now. The leading goof will not be receiving my vote if he manages to win the nomination - he still does not have enough pledged delegates to overcome his mouth and has six months to sink himself.
“Good. Now go home and take limp-Dick Pryor out of the Senate and don’t bother anybody anymore.”
Yeah. Preach it. We need work horses, not show horses.
If he believes in the FAIR Tax, go win on it in Arkansas and sell it in the US Senate.
He was to busy dissing Romney’s religion.
Can someone explain why everyone on this thread is badmouthing Huckabee and what they hope to accomplish doing it?
I’m thinking DU disruption.
Apparently clicking on “MSNBC” in the header doesn’t bring up the video, but clicking on “msnbc.msn.com” in the “Read more” line does. Here’s the full URL:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/23473872#23473872
McCain 1003 (891 pledged)
Huckabee 223 (210 pledged)
Romney 181 (124 pledged)
Well, there’s plenty on these threads badmouthing John McCain.
just shakin my head
yep. Now what are they gonna do?
Oh, just keep badmouthing John McCain. LOL
The bottom line is I can not vote for Huckabee in Pa.:(
Huckabee thinks he ran an honorable campaign. He thinks it’s okay to swipe, stab and be a viper so long as he tells a joke while he’s doing it. He thinks that taking the wind out of McCain’s sails after CPAC somehow helped the party. He declares that his campaign was more honorable than that of Romney, Paul, Thompson & Giuliani.
Somehow, not knowing when to quit is more honorable than quitting? Soaking donors’ contributions for a lost cause is honorable? Giving voters false hope (witnessed on this board) is honorable?
Huckabee makes me sick. “King Baby” — that’s who he is. All about Huck. Freeloading and putting himself in the spotlight and for what. So that the already-broke McCain is even more in debt until September.
Fifteen minutes, huh? I bet that’s longer than all the other Republican concessions combined.
“What does this have to do with Huckabee losing his bid for president?”
It’s a reminder that God is still in control, and the success of America still depends on His help.
Yes...and while you’re there BOTH of your sons need to lose weight and join the military. It’s time for the Huckabee family to get off the sidelines, show up and join the fight.
Mitt Romney
Delegate Total*
255
Pledged: 255
Unpledged RNC*: 0
Mike Huckabee
Delegate Total*
247
Pledged: 244
Unpledged RNC*: 3
Nope just DIsgust at another conservative with no record of support for Reagan, no record of family support for the military, and in this case a record of using a wedding vow renewal as a vehicle to furnish his home.
God is always in control but he allows us to make mistakes. Remember King Saul? God knew Saul’s heart did he not? Yet he let the Israelite people make Saul their king.
LMAO....excellent
“The longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth: that God governs the affairs of man [Romans 8:28]. And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without His notice [Matthew 10:29], is it probable that an empire can rise without His aid? We have been assured in the Sacred Writings that except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it [Psalms 127:1]. I firmly believe this. I also believe that, without His concurring aid, we shall succeed in this political building no better than the builders of Babel [Genesis 11:1-9].”
—Benjamin Franklin, arguing the need for prayer at the Constitutional Convention
When one’s Party has been hijacked and one’s Country seems to have misplaced the moral compass which was its reason for creation and existence, one cannot raise the bar higher or more appropriately than to recall such Founding thoughts as that.
STELLAR quote, thanks for posting it.
http://www.thegreenpapers.com/P08/R-PU.phtml
Many of the delegates the MSM counts include were guesstimates based upon the beauty contest held. They also neglect the rules in Michigan that when Romney suspended, his delegates automatically became uncommitted. This is a much more accurate site than what the media uses to push their points.
Thanks. I’m sad that I will never get to post that again. It’s some of my best work.
“...using a wedding vow renewal as a vehicle to furnish his home.”
Huck is the all-time freeloading cheapskate. As long as it’s not his money, anything is game (including extending elections in which he has no hope of winnning.)
Huckabee did well IMO, he and Ron Paul were the surprises of this campaign season, both took clear positions, ran unorthodox campaigns, and based their stands on personal convictions.
Huck and Paul may represent more rank and file Conservative Republican thought then McCain or Romney did, I wonder if TPTB were paying attention?
Good bye and good riddance SUCKABEE!!
Dont forget; “Please drink responsibly”!
Great parody! :)
“It’s time for the Huckabee family to get off the sidelines, show up and join the fight.”
The Huckabee family has been in the fight all along:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=AEYRBwn7-IM
http://youtube.com/watch?v=6UPkIETIEHg
I don’t know. It looks terrible.
Bash Huckabee all you want, but now we are stuck with John McCain.
“Remember King Saul?”
Of course.
“God knew Saul’s heart did he not?”
Of course.
...give me a video with one of them in uniform...
Thanks for the ping. I just wish Huckabee would have won. Darn it. God bless him and Duncan Hunter.
“STELLAR quote, thanks for posting it.”
Thank you.
The beer companies say “drink responsibly”. Code word for it’s not our fault.
They make more money the more people drink. Public serpents should do something about that.
Budweiser gets rich, people die.
They should make it a law that you can’t drink alcohol in a smoke free bar and then drive home....oh wait.
Thanks, Kurt. And speaking of "ping list...."
You should be ashamed of yourself — trolling FReepers and denigrating us.
If nothing else, this election shed a light on the divide in the GOP. The party has no clue what it's about. Limited government? Be all things to all people? They're clueless. Not a surprise that a garden variety lifelong party hack like McCain emerged.
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I'd sure like to know too!! I guess they are strong " conservative John McCain supporters!"..love gay marriages, and liberal views of Johnny boy!
Thanks for the ping. It is a great quote and something I really needed to be reminded of tonight!
—Benjamin Franklin, arguing the need for prayer at the Constitutional Convention
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I think the builders of Babel spirit is getting a modern reenactment. Of course Paul did write ICorinthians 10:11 Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples (examples): and they are written for our admonition, (warning) upon whom the ends of the world (age) are come. Seems Benjamin Franklin was a student of the Word and had understanding how it still applies even to his day.
For the love of God, I come to FR to converse with adults after a long day of dealing with my kids. This is supposed to be a break from “he hit me” and “she won’t stop touching me”.
Instead, I get you calling Dad and Mom to say “he hit me” and “he won’t stop pinging me”.
Grow up. Or go to bed.
McCain 1205
Romney 255
Huckabee 247
It’s all about who is counting the votes.
Most people count the votes of delegates who were CHOSEN by the candidates, even when those delegates were not specifically required by law to vote a certain way.
And most people count the votes of delegates who indicated firm support for a candidate, even if they were not compelled by law to vote for the candidate.
None of it matters now. Unless you expect us all to rally around Ron Paul to stop McCain, he will earn virtually all the pledged delegates from here on out.
Most of us are still counting Michigan delegates for Romney since he won them, when we are playing this game of “who got the most delegates”. It makes no sense not to count them if we are trying to figure out which candidate WON the most. The fact that Romney gave up his delegates doesn’t mean he didn’t win them.
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