Mike Hucakbee is the best Republican running for president.

First off, I never EVER said that Mike Huckabee was a democrat. All I said was that he was a good social conservative, but fiscally he isn't. That does not translate to Democrat at all. Although, he does act like one quite a bit. Secondly, Ron Paul has a very long record as well serving 10 terms in the House. His record, however, is very consistent. When looking back at Huckabee's record you see nothing but inconsistencies. For example, Huckabee called No Child Left Behind "the greatest education reform effort by the federal government in my lifetime." (Washington Times 03/01/05)Now, he denounces it and says... "While there is value in the No Child Left Behind law's effort to set high standards, states must be allowed to develop their own benchmarks." - http://www.mikehuckabee.com... 1. Your argument for the CATO policy and history books is invalid because you don't give ANY sources. 2. As for the second argument on the internet tax, i'll buy that. Sounds fairly reasonable. 3. There is nothing wrong with using a Democrat paper as a source. I agree that their shouldn't be an ubalanced budget but A real fiscal conservative would have cut government spending in order to lower the taxes. 4. Again, there is absolutely nothing wrong with using a Democrat paper as a source. And it is not very conservative to support any tax increases! As for your questions, States get money from the federal government for roads and highways. That's why all states made the drinking age 21, because the federal government was going to take the money away, and yes I believe state's should use taxes for schools. But again, a real conservative would have found places to cut the spending, not create more taxes for increased spending. THAT IS NOT WHAT BEING CONSERVATIVE IS ABOUT! 5. Again, Again, and Again taxes do not help. Any time the government get's invloved things get messed up. What he should do was fight for what a true conservative position would have been, that would have been cut taxes, cut spending, give the people their money back, and let them give it to charity as they see fit. The people don't need government to tell them where their money is needed for welfare! 6. It's horrible to have to keep saying the same thing, but it still apples. The people should be allowed to keep their tax dollars and then in effect donate to give the nursing home the beds they needed. Not through stealing. Huckabee should have cut spending, as well as the federal government, and then Medicaid wouldn't have gone dry. The welfare state DOES NOT work, this is why the U.S. can't afford another fiscal liberal. 7. You've pointed it out yourself, he's a liberal conservative, he believes in taxing the people out of their homes, so that people can get an education. Brilliant. What is the point of getting an education if you can't even afford to live? Still, the main point is, CUT SPENDING, don't increase taxes. That's the alternative choice, and its the conservative choice. 8. You completely skipped this. Opposed a congressional measure to ban internet taxes in 2003 (Arkansas News Bureau 11/21/03). No thanks Mr. Huckabee, I want someone in office who will keep the internet tax free! 9. YES VETO IT DAMNIT! We don't need to compromise, we need the leaders to do what they say they are going to do, and let the process carry itself out. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Thank-you for the comment below, I was getting to that... 10. Huck's a member of the CFR, I don't really need to expand on that. 11. He flip-flops on immigration. I support 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. - Taken directly from his website. Why waste tax payers money? TAKE AWAY THE INCENTIVES TO COME OVER HERE! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Are you ready for the big one? EVERYONE PLEASE PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THIS ONE. My opponent has stated that Huckabee favors a withdrawal from Iraq over time... this is taken directly from the Huckster's campaign page... Setting a timetable for withdrawal is a mistake. This country has never declared war until "a week from Wednesday," we have always declared war until victory. AND I am focused on winning. Withdrawal would have serious strategic consequences for us and horrific humanitarian consequences for the Iraqis. Could you please re-evaluate those numbers? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Go Ron Go! Paul Honored as "Taxpayers' Friend" for Tenth Consecutive Year February 21, 2007, http://www.house.gov... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Congratulations on your victory in Iowa nevertheless. However, for the sake of the country I hope the success is short lived. (Oh and by the way, you didn't run out of space...because I still have 2,500 characters left, and you had a lot left as well) -R.J.-