Posted by
Civis on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 9:22:00 PM
I hope 'on the fencers' had a chance to watch the GOP debate last night on CNN. Mike Huckabee was outstanding in his limited time in the spotlight and clearly outlined why he is most suited to take on the office of the President. His executive experience, clear understanding of federalism and his ability to communicate are unsurpassed by the other candidates. (I am not discounting Ron Paul's strict constructionist understanding of the Constitution; I am talking the entire package)
Super Tuesday is nearly upon us and Republican primary voters need to examine their hearts and minds before casting their vote. A vote for Huckabee is not a wasted vote. Stand strong to your convictions and we will see what happens. The worst thing that happens is that McCain or Romney win the nomination, the best thing that could happen is the end of business as usual and a new beginning. It would also lead to several months of interesting listening for conservative radio audiences.
Now I thought I was a conservative, but after listening to talk radio over the last several months, I don't know if I fit the bill. I guess I am a donkey in elephant’s clothes because I strongly support:
o The tenets of federalism (divisions of sovereignty between a central government and sub-units [States and local governments]).
o Strict adherence to the Bill of Rights. (even the 9th and 10th Amendments that are largely ignored).
o The principles related to supply-side economics and the removing of barriers to production. This includes the retention of heavy manufacturing in the USA by creating an environment where US companies can be competitive with foreign competitors.
o The Military for all it does and what it stands for. (In a vacuum, I differ from the Bush Doctrine of spreading democracy. I do not feel that a democratically elected regime is necessarily more peaceful and I lean toward a non-interventionist foreign policy. However, I support President Bush's response to the attacks of 9/11 and understand that you cannot always sit on the sidelines.)
o Free market solutions to health care.
o Conservation and the importance of energy independence.
o The Presidential line item veto. When an omnibus bill filled with pork is submitted to the President, it is a waste of time and money for the President to veto the entire bill due to disagreements with specific line items. Let the President veto specific projects and send them back to Congress for the opportunity to over-ride while the necessary portions of the bill are signed into law.
o Family values and the promotion of two parent households.
o Mike Huckabee for President.