Posted on 07/31/2015 5:45:21 AM PDT by Kaslin
If Mike Huckabee was looking for a way to dislodge Donald Trump from the front of the cable news agenda, he found it. But was it wise to use his own blunt language to draw attention to his distaste for the Iran nuclear deal?
In describing his fervent belief that the proposed Iran deal is dangerous to Israelis, he said it would “march them to the door of the ovens,” a very provocative reference to Holocaust concentration camps.
Reaction was swift. Democrats predictably attacked it, but so did some of his GOP competition, seeking any opportunity to damage a rival. Jewish reaction came in two shapes, with Israeli diplomats and the Anti-Defamation League recoiling at Huckabee’s use of Holocaust imagery to condemn the Iran deal, while conservative Jews defended and even embraced his phraseology.
Conservatives of other faiths will also find a basis for agreeing with Huckabee, because conservatism yields clarity on the folly of the Iran deal. Liberalism is willfully blind to Iranian evils, and dismissive about Israeli security. But wait, you may say, some of the pushback came from Israelis, and how can they be nonchalant about the security of their own nation?
I would direct you to the millions of Americans who are ignorant about our own national security, and the administration they voted for to reflect that nonchalance.
America got rolled by the Ayatollahs, clearing the way for an agreement that could spell death for Americans, Christians and Jews all over the world. There is no population more immediately endangered than the Jews living in Israel today, whose ranks amount to a darkly familiar number: 6 million.
Imagery of the Holocaust, the Nazis or Hitler is often overused as people try to add power to a debate over almost anything. But Huckabee invoked the Holocaust because he fears the Iranians may be planning another one. You can agree or disagree with that urgency — you may say he could've phrased it differently. But Huckabee’s word choice was thoroughly justifiable in view of his level of concern, and he should not back away from it.
I believe Huckabee has stood by his “ovens” phrase. I think it was perfect!
Jeremiah 1 5“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you,
and before you were born I consecrated you;
I am not a Huckabee fan, but it was a good analogy.
What is a nuclear detonation? Fire and incredible heat. What is an oven? What do the Iranians want to do with Jews and Christians... and other Muslims?
Way faster than cutting necks.
His oven comment was OK (close to being true).
I disagree with his comment on China hacking us saying we should hack China back. So, I’ve called him Hackabee ever since.
I think Huckabee’s image went up in most right thinking Americans with his analysis of the Kerry/Obama deal. I saw him as a middle of the pack candidate before and he has gone up a point or two.
Sorry, I’m not a fan of this goober, and I haven’t been since he released that crazy murderer who then went out and killed four police officers in cold blood.
I agree, his standing by his “ovens” phrase was perfect
The Iranians themselves have used the exact word, “holocaust”. Why is it OK for them and not for him?
It’s like when Rush repeated the L.A. Times term, “Magic Negro” referring to Obama. Rush was lambasted for it; it wasn’t even his idea.
Correct, he repeated what a reporter from the Los Angeles Slimes said if I recall.
Say what they will of Huckabee but he is an earnest, staunch, passionate supporter of Israel. It cant be spun any other way but this is what it is.
You don’t have to be, but if you are honest than you have to agree that he was right in standing by his comment. If you don’t than you are dishonest
Exactly
Huck is just aping Trump’s courage. In any other context, he would be a mealy mouthed RINO.
I think Huckabee gets way too much grief from some FReepers. I don’t agree with everything he’s said or done, but on the whole he’s a decent, mostly conservative guy, not the socialist nanny stater some paint him to be. Back in 2008 by the time I voted it was down to Huck, Mitt or McCain, and I voted for Huck because I thought he was the best of those three. I still do.
If Trump is showing one thing it’s that Pubs can’t back down every time someone is “offended”, because the left will always be offended. Stick to your guns and fire back!
BTTT
Has Donald Trump visited Israel? Mike Huckabee did numerous times. Get over your HDS
Has Trump released hardened, convicted murders from prison who then went on to murder innocent people?
No kidding. Could you imagine this goober as president? He would have the authority to unilaterally release any federal prisoner in the land!
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