Mike Huckabee or Mitt Romney?
Romney or Huck, Huck or Romney?? This is the question I have pondered for some time now. I guess this makes it clear who I don’t support. Yet, who DO I support is turning out to be quite hard. Sadly, time is running out, and I have to pick one. I must admit I have issues with both, but it seems my issues with one, I must “bury the hatchet” and I guess I am burying it in the opponents back (only metaphorically of course)…
What is humorous about this post, is that I wrote it over 2 weeks ago, when it seemed apparent that Huckabee would be gone, and Romney would be my only choice left, I put this post in storage. Yet, it seems this post would not be left alone.
As a Christian, my first response to Romney was he is a Mormon(heresy!!!!). ok, so I now see images of people burning witches at a stake. So, no I don’t wanna burn Mormons or Mitt Romney, but Mormonism according to scriptures is heresy. What this has to politics I don’t know. But, I must be honest, those were my first thoughts. And people can try and argue “he is a Christian and we all believe the same thing, and blah blah”, but they are wrong, we don’t believe the same thing. But again, what does that have to do with politics.(something or just nothing?) I am honestly not sure…I have for many years believed in something called the “cultural mandate” when I say “believed” in it, it was unbeknownst to me what I actually believed. I had no clue what that term was, or what it meant, but I believed as a Christian, we must elect a Christian and make every one around us (the world) act like Christians. I have since come to reject this heresy (yes, it is heresy, if you want my reasons for rejecting this, just ask) so, that takes away my number one reason for not supporting Mitt Romney.
But, I’m not finished, my number one thing against Huckabee is that he claims to be a Christian and supports the “prosperity gospel.” Which again has nothing to do with politics(or does it) The “prosperity gospel” is yet another heresy in the Christian faith. When I say heresy, I am simply saying unbiblical. Yet, what the heck does this have to do with politics?? Well, nothing and a lot. My reason(Religion) for not supporting Romney was gone, and my reason (Religion) for not supporting Huckabee was now gone. Since I figured I could support Romney, it would be hypocritical to not support Huckabee based on faith.
Both candidates socially fit my values and ideals. Although I said I wouldn’t elect a man president just because he was a Christian, I would, if given the choice elect a Christian to the office, if he actually could lead. Well, obviously they both can lead, one was governor one is governor. One was a business man, one was a pastor. At first glance the business man wins hands down in leadership and experience. But if you take a second thought about it, it really depends on what kind of pastor Huckabee was, was his church well managed financially? Did he lead his congregation well (or shepherd the flock, if you wanna be all biblical.) I cannot simply say “mitt ran a business, that was VERY successful, so he gets my vote” without discrediting Huckabee as a worse leader then him. Or vice versa.
Of course there is what I call the “hypocrisy factor” which Romney had going for him. Huckabee claims to be a Christian, yet supports men like Kenneth Copeland and other prosperity gospel preachers(unbiblical) hard to be Christian and argue with the Bible. So, I saw him as being hypocritical. Yet, Romney blew this one, by coming out with his “I’m a Christian” speech. He very clearly does not agree with accepted Christian doctrines, and thus made a speech becoming a hypocrite and not standing by what he actually believed, just to get the vote of “stupid” “Christians” who wouldn’t vote for him because he is Mormon. (yeah I was one of them.). The character of a man does matter, (reason A I would prefer Obama over Hillary, character.)
So it comes down to fiscal responsibility, foreign policy issues, and experience (as it should)
Business man/pastor
With the economy where it is, I tend to lean toward Romney in this area. Huckabee did raise taxes in Arkansas (although a large number of the tax raises were referendums, which I am fine with) Romney is a business genius, that is certainly a plus.
Gov.
Both men were widely popular governors in there respective states, although Romney was Gov. in a more liberal state, and got elected and is well liked (which could be good and bad) But, it seems to be good, at least at first impression.
Fair tax
Both to my knowledge support some form of the fair tax, which is the one thing I am really excited about, I believe this to be a huge step in the right direction.
Immigration
Both I see as strong, on this issue, although I believe Romney to be stronger. Huckabee did a few things as governor I don’t support. Although it is hard to judge a man for allowing children to go to school, no matter where they are from…
Healthcare
By far Romney wins here. Huckabee is a slight idealist in this area, he has a desire to help the poor, which who can’t agree with that. But his problem is to do things with healthcare, the money has to come from somewhere, and his ideas cost more then he is able to reduce costs elsewhere. Which means either taxes are raised, or his plan fails.
War in iraq
Not a big issue for me, I don’t even know my position anymore. I guess, I am back to what I said in the beginning, once the actual Iraqi military was defeated the war in iraq should be mostly “black- ops” No candidate seems to support this idea.
Weight
A few years ago Huckabee weighed in at a ridiculous amount, now you wouldn’t even notice it. This is an issue, the fact that Huckabee had the determination to lose that kind of weight without liposuction and so on, being the rampant alternative is impressive. A definite character quality that goes in his favor. But I can’t base too much on a mans past weight when it comes to my presidential pick.
Money
Clearly Huckabee doesn’t have the kind of money to put forth a national campaign. Some already say he is out of it. Some say it will be soon, and some say he can win. But, if you can buy an election Romney wins. But that is something I like about huckabee, he doesn’t have the money, he isn’t your Washington rich, big time endorsements guy. He is kind of a nobody, who no one thought could do what he has done. So Huckabee wins this one in my eyes. If he got the nomination I think the money would fall in, for a national presidential bid.
Chuck Norris
Lastly, but certainly not least Chuck. I must admit this is a huge factor. Not only does it hurt Romney, cause Huckabee has Norris, but it hurts Romney, because he doesn’t have Chuck. So, clear winner in this is Huckabee.
Overall, I respect both men, and will not be in the least disappointed if either wins. I have issues with both candidates, but I must support one or the other, for if McCain wins, I for the first time, may be abstaining from a presidential election. Sadly, I might not be voting for the man I technically agree with more, but the man that is doing better in the polls, just to be sure McCain doesn’t win. I entirely desire this to be a brokered election, if it is not then McCain wins. So Tuesday the 12th I will be voting for…well we will see.
I would be glad to hear your take or opinions, but please no Bs. Something I am rather tired of people doing when talking about a candidate they don’t like, MAKING THINGS UP. Let me choose who to vote for and you just give me the facts. Not your spin. If you want me to change my viewpoint, fine, but try to do it just to get your guy elected. You then have accomplished nothing, because you will have to do it all over again next election. That is just time wasted on your part in campaigning for your ideals and thoughts on policy. You might try and make the argument that if I disagree with these two candidates so much, why not vote for McCain. Well, simply I disagree with him at least 50 times more, and at this moment Hillary and Obama are even farther behind. Regardless of all this, it seems Va actually does matter, and the joke is on the states that moved there primarys foward. Read More. . . .
What is humorous about this post, is that I wrote it over 2 weeks ago, when it seemed apparent that Huckabee would be gone, and Romney would be my only choice left, I put this post in storage. Yet, it seems this post would not be left alone.
As a Christian, my first response to Romney was he is a Mormon(heresy!!!!). ok, so I now see images of people burning witches at a stake. So, no I don’t wanna burn Mormons or Mitt Romney, but Mormonism according to scriptures is heresy. What this has to politics I don’t know. But, I must be honest, those were my first thoughts. And people can try and argue “he is a Christian and we all believe the same thing, and blah blah”, but they are wrong, we don’t believe the same thing. But again, what does that have to do with politics.(something or just nothing?) I am honestly not sure…I have for many years believed in something called the “cultural mandate” when I say “believed” in it, it was unbeknownst to me what I actually believed. I had no clue what that term was, or what it meant, but I believed as a Christian, we must elect a Christian and make every one around us (the world) act like Christians. I have since come to reject this heresy (yes, it is heresy, if you want my reasons for rejecting this, just ask) so, that takes away my number one reason for not supporting Mitt Romney.
But, I’m not finished, my number one thing against Huckabee is that he claims to be a Christian and supports the “prosperity gospel.” Which again has nothing to do with politics(or does it) The “prosperity gospel” is yet another heresy in the Christian faith. When I say heresy, I am simply saying unbiblical. Yet, what the heck does this have to do with politics?? Well, nothing and a lot. My reason(Religion) for not supporting Romney was gone, and my reason (Religion) for not supporting Huckabee was now gone. Since I figured I could support Romney, it would be hypocritical to not support Huckabee based on faith.
Both candidates socially fit my values and ideals. Although I said I wouldn’t elect a man president just because he was a Christian, I would, if given the choice elect a Christian to the office, if he actually could lead. Well, obviously they both can lead, one was governor one is governor. One was a business man, one was a pastor. At first glance the business man wins hands down in leadership and experience. But if you take a second thought about it, it really depends on what kind of pastor Huckabee was, was his church well managed financially? Did he lead his congregation well (or shepherd the flock, if you wanna be all biblical.) I cannot simply say “mitt ran a business, that was VERY successful, so he gets my vote” without discrediting Huckabee as a worse leader then him. Or vice versa.
Of course there is what I call the “hypocrisy factor” which Romney had going for him. Huckabee claims to be a Christian, yet supports men like Kenneth Copeland and other prosperity gospel preachers(unbiblical) hard to be Christian and argue with the Bible. So, I saw him as being hypocritical. Yet, Romney blew this one, by coming out with his “I’m a Christian” speech. He very clearly does not agree with accepted Christian doctrines, and thus made a speech becoming a hypocrite and not standing by what he actually believed, just to get the vote of “stupid” “Christians” who wouldn’t vote for him because he is Mormon. (yeah I was one of them.). The character of a man does matter, (reason A I would prefer Obama over Hillary, character.)
So it comes down to fiscal responsibility, foreign policy issues, and experience (as it should)
Business man/pastor
With the economy where it is, I tend to lean toward Romney in this area. Huckabee did raise taxes in Arkansas (although a large number of the tax raises were referendums, which I am fine with) Romney is a business genius, that is certainly a plus.
Gov.
Both men were widely popular governors in there respective states, although Romney was Gov. in a more liberal state, and got elected and is well liked (which could be good and bad) But, it seems to be good, at least at first impression.
Fair tax
Both to my knowledge support some form of the fair tax, which is the one thing I am really excited about, I believe this to be a huge step in the right direction.
Immigration
Both I see as strong, on this issue, although I believe Romney to be stronger. Huckabee did a few things as governor I don’t support. Although it is hard to judge a man for allowing children to go to school, no matter where they are from…
Healthcare
By far Romney wins here. Huckabee is a slight idealist in this area, he has a desire to help the poor, which who can’t agree with that. But his problem is to do things with healthcare, the money has to come from somewhere, and his ideas cost more then he is able to reduce costs elsewhere. Which means either taxes are raised, or his plan fails.
War in iraq
Not a big issue for me, I don’t even know my position anymore. I guess, I am back to what I said in the beginning, once the actual Iraqi military was defeated the war in iraq should be mostly “black- ops” No candidate seems to support this idea.
Weight
A few years ago Huckabee weighed in at a ridiculous amount, now you wouldn’t even notice it. This is an issue, the fact that Huckabee had the determination to lose that kind of weight without liposuction and so on, being the rampant alternative is impressive. A definite character quality that goes in his favor. But I can’t base too much on a mans past weight when it comes to my presidential pick.
Money
Clearly Huckabee doesn’t have the kind of money to put forth a national campaign. Some already say he is out of it. Some say it will be soon, and some say he can win. But, if you can buy an election Romney wins. But that is something I like about huckabee, he doesn’t have the money, he isn’t your Washington rich, big time endorsements guy. He is kind of a nobody, who no one thought could do what he has done. So Huckabee wins this one in my eyes. If he got the nomination I think the money would fall in, for a national presidential bid.
Chuck Norris
Lastly, but certainly not least Chuck. I must admit this is a huge factor. Not only does it hurt Romney, cause Huckabee has Norris, but it hurts Romney, because he doesn’t have Chuck. So, clear winner in this is Huckabee.
Overall, I respect both men, and will not be in the least disappointed if either wins. I have issues with both candidates, but I must support one or the other, for if McCain wins, I for the first time, may be abstaining from a presidential election. Sadly, I might not be voting for the man I technically agree with more, but the man that is doing better in the polls, just to be sure McCain doesn’t win. I entirely desire this to be a brokered election, if it is not then McCain wins. So Tuesday the 12th I will be voting for…well we will see.
I would be glad to hear your take or opinions, but please no Bs. Something I am rather tired of people doing when talking about a candidate they don’t like, MAKING THINGS UP. Let me choose who to vote for and you just give me the facts. Not your spin. If you want me to change my viewpoint, fine, but try to do it just to get your guy elected. You then have accomplished nothing, because you will have to do it all over again next election. That is just time wasted on your part in campaigning for your ideals and thoughts on policy. You might try and make the argument that if I disagree with these two candidates so much, why not vote for McCain. Well, simply I disagree with him at least 50 times more, and at this moment Hillary and Obama are even farther behind. Regardless of all this, it seems Va actually does matter, and the joke is on the states that moved there primarys foward. Read More. . . .
