I’m with you! There’s a small addition I would suggest,
could we attach some of Jim Jones kool-aid with each and
every bear we drop?

I understand what Mr. Beck is saying. However there is more to it than that and Governor Huckabee has explained this numerous times.

He’s not offering in-state tuition rates to EVERY illegal alien child. Just to the ones who are excelling academically and are willing to apply and become U.S. citizens.

He explains here:

http://nationaljournal.com/onair/transcripts/071102_huckabee_mike.htm

[My] position was and remains that you do not punish a child for the crime of the parent. If a child is in the back seat of a car when a father drives drunk, it’s perfectly appropriate to put the father in the drunk tank, but you don’t put the child in the drunk tank. If a child was brought here when he or she was 5 years old and has gone through our entire education system and has worked hard, learned and made straight As, and has qualified for an Academic Challenge Scholarship, which was a very specific program in the state, and that student has qualified to be able to earn that scholarship, I’d rather that student go to college and become a taxpayer, not simply take some low-end hourly wage job and ultimately be a tax-taker.

My point is, to say that the Governor will reward every single illegal alien child with educational funding is false and misleading.

In addition, like many of the folks who post here, I don’t want the illegals here either. Not happy about it. However, most of the anger here and at other websites on the internet seems to be directed at the illegal aliens. I’m not saying it shouldn’t be. However, it would be nice to see more of the blame directed at our own incompetent federal government for not enforcing the laws on the books to begin with. Why do they get a free pass? They have done a horrendously lousy job. Both sides of the aisle. Pathetic.

If Roy Beck and others are going to do a smear job on Governor Huckabee, it would be nice if he would be a little bit more specific about what exactly it is that makes the governor weak on illegal immigration. The Governor has stated, first and foremost, that the borders need to be secured and sealed. Sounds like a pretty good first step to me.

Just because he doesn’t propose rounding them all up and shipping ‘em back doesn’t make him weak on immigration. I’m not even in favor of that.

Please, someone explain. I am objective and all ears. Am also hear for open discussion and sharing facts.

You are missing the fact that what one says and what one does are not necessarily the same things.

From the article:
“[Huckabee] also said he’s willing to take the heat for pushing for illegal alien students to be able to get taxpayer-funded financial aid and college scholarships.”

When Roy Beck says he has a terrible record as governor, believe it. Beck is all about ending illegal immigration. He’s going to support anybody who is strong in that regard.

What am I missing?

http://www.mikehuckabee.com/?FuseAction=Issues.View&Issue_id=4

Securing our borders must be our top priority and has reached the level of a national emergency.

The Governor supports the $3 billion the Senate has voted for border security. This money will train and deploy 23,000 more agents, add four drone planes, build 700 miles of fence and 300 miles of vehicle barriers, and put up 105 radar and camera towers. This money will turn “catch and release” into “catch and detain” of those entering illegally, and crack down on those who overstay their visas.

In this age of terror, immigration is not only an economic issue, but also a national security issue. Those caught trying to enter illegally must be detained, processed, and deported.

The Governor opposes and will never allow amnesty. He opposed the amnesty President Bush and Senator McCain tried to ram through Congress this summer, and opposed the misnamed DREAM Act, which would have put us on the slippery slope to amnesty for all.

The Governor opposes and will not tolerate sanctuaries for illegals. The federal government must crack down on rogue cities that willfully undermine our economy and national security.

The Governor opposes giving driver’s licenses to illegals and supports legislation to prevent states from doing so.

The Governor will stop punishing cities which try to enforce our laws and protect the economic well-being, physical safety, and quality of life of their citizens.

The Governor opposes and will not tolerate employers who hire illegals. They must be punished with fines and penalties so large that they will see it is not worth the risk.

The Governor opposes the economic integration of North America that would create open borders among the United States, Canada, and Mexico. He will never yield one iota or one inch of our sovereignty.

The Governor will take our country back for those who belong here. No open borders, no amnesty, no sanctuary, no false Social Security numbers, no driver’s licenses for illegals.

That is one ‘campaign contribution’ I would be willing to make. Build a bear sounds like a plan. Actually, we could get more bear for our buck if we bought some ‘made in China’ bears at one of the Dollar Stores….attached the little parachutes….and go airborn over Sudan. Yea, that’s the ticket.

Ok, how many people want to go in with me to Build a Bear, stitch in the word “Muhammed”, attach little parachutes to each bear and then do an Airborne operation over the Sudan???

It was my understanding that the General was the only one, but I really don’t have the answer to it. My gut said that it was a set up. Heck, I would have said, “Take down that POS Texas flag and put up one from a REAL state!!” lol

Again, the questions were pretty sad and just goes to belittle the office of the President of the United States. Heck, would anyone ask ANDROPOV “boxers or briefs?”!!! lol Now THAT is a visual better left unsaid.

“Clinton Campaign Announces Launch Of LGBT Americans For Hillary Steering Committee

On the eve of the 38th anniversary of Stonewall, Hillary for President announced the formation of “LGBT Americans for Hillary,” a national steering committee of over 65 leaders in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community. Members of the steering committee include LGBT elected officials, activists from national LGBT and Democratic Party political groups as well as leaders from the worlds of business, entertainment and sports. This leadership committee will work with the campaign on several areas including political outreach, communications, policy advice and counsel, and fundraising.

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The list of supporters on the steering committee demonstrates the history of friendship that Hillary Clinton has had with this community and the depth of her support among LGBT leaders. It includes people like former U.S. Assistant Attorney General Eldie Acheson, who went to college with Hillary Clinton, and Neel Lattimore who worked for her as First Lady as well as film/TV writer and producer Greg Berlanti who met her last week and signed on as a supporter immediately. The list also includes prominent LGBT activists who have been leaders on issues important to the community, including three retired members of the military who have worked to overturn the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy, advocates in the fight against HIV/AIDS, and the attorney who argued and won the landmark Supreme Court case, Lawrence v. Texas.

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Hillary Clinton has worked to advance the cause of equality for LGBT Americans for many years. As president, Clinton has pledged to end the divisive leadership of the past six years and work with the LGBT community to make sure that all Americans in committed relationships have equal economic benefits and rights. She also will work to end discrimination in adoption laws. As a U.S. Senator, she has worked to expand federal hate crimes legislation and pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, and will sign the legislation into law once she is in the White House. She will also put an end to the failed policy of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.

“I am proud to have the support of such distinguished leaders in the LGBT community,” said Clinton. “Together, we can move our nation closer to the promise of fairness and equality that all Americans deserve.”

…

LGBT Americans For Hillary Steering Committee Members (Committee In Formation)*:

Eldie Acheson, former U.S. Assistant Attorney General, founding director, Public Policy and Government Affairs, National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
Roberta Achtenberg, former Assistant Secretary, U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development
Toni Atkins, San Diego, CA, City Councilmember
Dr. Christopher Barley, activist, philanthropist
Greg Berlanti, executive producer, TV series, “Brothers and Sisters”
Elizabeth Birch, former Executive Director, Human Rights Campaign
Mary Breslauer, former co-chair, Kerry-Edwards 2004 LGBT Steering Committee; communications consultant
Tonio Burgos, member, Democratic National Committee LGBT Caucus
Ilene Chaiken, creator/producer, Showtime series, “The L Word”
Rocco Claps, former LGBT Outreach Director, Democratic National Committee; Illinois LGBT activist
Bruce Cohen, Oscar-winning film producer
Roberta Conroy, member, National Leadership Council, Lambda Legal
Joan Darrah, retired U.S. Navy Captain
Q. Todd Dickinson, former Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Thomas Duane, New York State Senator
Ingrid Duran, board member, Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation
Steve Elmendorf, Deputy Campaign Manager, Kerry-Edwards 2004
Shelley Freeman, business leader, Los Angeles Police Commissioner
Ethan Geto, long-time gay rights advocate
John Gile, Executive Director, Project Angel Food
Emily Giske, member, Democratic National Committee LGBT Caucus
Deborah Glick, New York Assemblymember
Steven Goldstein, Chair, Garden State Equality
Chad Griffin, CEO, Chad Griffin Consulting, Inc.
Rebecca Haag, Executive Director, AIDS Action Council; Executive Director, AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts
Yashar Hedayat, businessman
Lisa Henderson, General Manager, Olivia Cruises
Stephen Herbits, businessman
Fred Hochberg, former Deputy then Acting Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration; Dean of the Milano School for Management and Urban Policy, The New School
John Isa, board of directors and Business Council member, Human Rights Campaign
Gloria Johnson, board member, National Stonewall Democrats
Christine Kehoe, California State Senator
Keith Kerr, retired Colonel., U.S. Army; retired Brigadier General, California National Reserve
Kasey Kincaid, attorney, Iowa grassroots activist
Billie Jean King, sports legend and social pioneer
Sheila James Kuehl, California State Senator
Mark Kvare, board member, National Stonewall Democrats
Neel Lattimore, Special Advisor for Strategic Communications, Children’s Defense Fund; former press secretary for the First Lady
Bruce Lehman, former U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce and Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks
Sue Lovell, Houston, TX, City Councilmember
Claire Lucas, chair, Democratic National Committee LGBT Leadership Council; board member, National Stonewall Democrats
Linda Gray Murphy, board member, National Stonewall Democrats
Daniel O’Donnell, New York Assemblymember
Dixon Osburn, LGBT activist on “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” policy
Annise Parker, Houston, TX, City Controller
Catherine Pino, board member, National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce
Julian Potter, former Special Assistant to President as Liaison to the Gay and Lesbian Community
Christine Quinn, Speaker, New York City Council
Hilary Rosen, President, OurChart.com; media industry consultant
Peter Rosenstein, DC-based LGBT community activist
Mirian Saez, member, Democratic National Committee LGBT Caucus
Greg Sargent, attorney, New Hampshire LGBT activist
Jayne Baron Sherman, co-chair, In the Life Media; former board chair, Lambda Legal
Melissa Sklarz, Director, New York Trans Rights Organization; vice chair, National Stonewall Democrats
Paul M. Smith, board member, Lambda Legal; Attorney who successfully argued the landmark case, Lawrence v. Texas, establishing the right to privacy for gay Americans
Jeff Soref, former chair of the Democratic National Committee LGBT Caucus; former co-chair, National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
Laura Spanjian, board member, Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund; board member, Equality California
Campbell Spencer, former National LGBT Outreach Director for the Democratic National Committee and Gore-Lieberman 2000
Rick Stafford, chair, Democratic National Committee LGBT Caucus; co-chair, National Stonewall Democrats
Jill Stauffer, board of directors, Human Rights Campaign
Sally Susman, business leader
Rev. Deborah Tammearu, Episcopal Priest, Diocese of New York
Matthew Titone, New York State Assemblymember
Jeffrey Tooke, board member, National Stonewall Democrats
Olive F. Watson, activist and philanthropist
Paula Redd Zeman, vice chair, National Gay and Lesbian Task Force; vice chair, Black Democrats of Westchester
Bob Zuckerman, board member, National Stonewall Democrats
Jose Zuniga, retired U.S. Army Sergeant and former Soldier of the Year; Executive Director, International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care

* Members of LGBT AMERICANS FOR HILLARY have endorsed Hillary Clinton for President in their individual capacity. The names of past or present affiliations are included to assist in identifying the individuals listed and do not indicate any endorsement by that group or organization.

I too think she could be very tough when she needs to be.

She’s employing on her campaign staff none other than Sandy Burgler who stole and destroyed classified documents from the National Archives and admitted his guilt and said he’d take a lie detector test so the government could find out what pre 911 documents he destroyed so the 911 commission wouldn’t find out how incompetent Slick Willy was with National Security.

And don’t forget all the stuff she and her staff stole as they were leaving office and all the computer keyboards that had to be replaced because all the letter “w’s” were ripped out. I really want her in charge… snicker snicker