NBC says some find bookcase and Christmas lights offensive (Huckabee Merry Christmas)

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[Coleus]

NBC says some find bookcase and Christmas lights offensive

Candidate wishing voters Merry Christmas upsets some folks

The latest effort to spread the idea that religion has no place in the public square comes as a response to a TV spot produced by presidential candidate Mike Huckabee.

I urge you to watch the two video clips I have placed in this e-mail. First, is the ad by former Governor Huckabee wishing people a Merry Christmas. Click here to watch the 30-second ad.

Next, is a clip from the Today Show (Dec. 18), hosted by Meredith Vieira, on which Governor Huckabee was a guest. Vieira opens the interview talking about how some say the ad is sending an overt religious appeal to voters.

Some have become so openly hostile to the Christian faith that they are upset when a candidate simply wishes viewers Merry Christmas and mentions that --after all-- Christmas is the day Christians celebrate the birth of Christ.

The governor is accused of putting a cross in the background of his ad. The 'cross' they find offensive is nothing more than a bookcase. The critics say also that three lights stand for the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit! What is disappointing is that the media grabs such a concoction and makes big news out of this ad.

To me, these accusations are utterly silly, and biased. Watch the clip from the Today Show. There are those who feel that nothing religious, especially wishing people Merry Christmas, should be made by anyone seeking public office. That is the attitude of those who want to drive religion from the public square.

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Sincerely,



Donald E. Wildmon, Founder and Chairman American Family Association

[Coleus]

wow, i posted this and went for a walk never thinkning it would generate this much interest.

[Mr Rogers]

That is the problem - he thinks his political views are driven by Christianity. In fact, his views on global warming are NOT found in the Bible. His views on illegals isn’t biblical, but he believes it is - hence his ‘Jesus juice’ comment.

Christianity sets out goals, like be good to orphans and widows. HOW to do that is where political disagreements come in - is it by welfare, private charity or job growth? The Huckster’s lack of humility means he thinks his solutions are His solutions, and that is unacceptable.

[NormsRevenge]

Have to take more walks, eh?
jez kiddin’ ;-)

Merry Christmas!

[Yaelle]

The offensive thing about this ad is not the ad. I am a Jew and not offended by the cross AT ALL. The point of the ad was to wish everyone a Merry Christmas, and the cross is a symbol of Christianity. Fine ad.

What is offensive is how Huckabee MOCKED the people who mentioned the cross. “It’s a bookcase. A BOOKCASE!” Then he made a joke saying that he would admit that if you played the ad backward, it said “Paul is dead; Paul is dead” like the old 60’s Beatles subliminal rumor.

He is lying about his own ad! He could have said something like “Wasn’t that a lovely effect? It reminded me of the Reason for the Season.” He could have owned it. What was there to be ashamed of? But Huckabee chose to lie about it and mock those who asked him about it. What else will he lie about?

[Coleus]

X?

Malcom X-Mass?

I have yet to ever see a church or read in Church documents the word X-Mass signifying Christmas.

[ChiMark]

I intend to offend many people by saying
“Merry Christmas” instead of “Happy Holiday”.

[KC_Conspirator]

LOL! You have got to be kidding me!

[SHEENA26]

“He is lying about his own ad! He could have said something like “Wasn’t that a lovely effect? It reminded me of the Reason for the Season.” He could have owned it. What was there to be ashamed of? But Huckabee chose to lie about it and mock those who asked him about it. What else will he lie about?”

EXACTLY.

[Elyse]

....with every book removed.

Oh come on, bookcase - shelves with nicknacks on them - whatever - they just panned around to end up on the Christmas tree. I don't like Mike Huckabee and am happy to see any other story about him being unsuitable for the office of President, but the idea that this was meant to be a subliminal cross message is just ridiculous.

[Yaelle]

It's funny that your tagline reminds us of another liar from Hope, Arkansas. Seriously, I believe you and your wife have been HAD by Huckabee. He may be Christian, but he is just as much of a liar as Clinton. There is evidence (another thread on FR has some documentation) that Huckabee even LIED ABOUT HIS WEIGHT LOSS and wrote a book based on lies. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1937730/posts
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1944004/posts#14

I am sorry you can't take back your votes, but just so you know: if Huckabee really used a gastric bypass in order to lose weight, that still would have been a wonderful life-changing event and he still got himself into exercise and ran those marathons and all. There was no NEED to pretend it was all diet and exercise! If he keeps on lying about dumb things that he doesn't NEED to lie about, what kind of President would he be?

Also, he is liberal on many issues that would take our country in the wrong direction.

[csense]

People are seeing what they want to see. If this were a few years back during the time of the DC sniper, they'd be seeing cross-hairs.

Considering that he actually speaks about Christ in the commercial, doesn't lend much weight to the argument that he would need to be secretive about any given symbol of Christianity.

I think the commercial says more about the people observing it, than it does about the people who made it, and as far as I'm concerned, there are only two words that describe those people: pathetic moonbats

[Peacekeeper357]

I agree completely.

[no dems]

...wishing voters Merry Christmas upsets some folks
Give them a message for me please. Tell them that I said:
BITE ME !!!

[Marysecretary]

Jesus is the rock of offense and NBC isn’t the only one who is offended by any mention of Jesus. That shouldn’t be a big surprise to anyone with a brain.

[Marysecretary]

No, he’s not wrong. Jesus IS the rock of offense. People all over the world are offended by JESUS because there’s a continual spiritual warfare over Christ. It has nothing to do with politics and everything to do with the fact that Jesus died and rose again and the devil hates Him.

[Tigen]

Immigration
(Huckabee)

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

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.
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. As Governor, I ordered my state troopers to work with the Department of Homeland Security to arrest illegals and enforce federal immigration law.
I oppose and will never allow amnesty. I 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.
I oppose and will not tolerate sanctuaries for illegals. The federal government must crack down on rogue cities that willfully undermine our economy and national security.
I oppose giving driver’s licenses to illegals and supports legislation to prevent states from doing so. In 2005, I signed legislation that prevents illegals in Arkansas from getting driver’s licenses.
I 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.
I oppose 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.
I oppose the economic integration of North America that would create open borders among the United States, Canada, and Mexico. I will never yield one iota or one inch of our sovereignty.
I 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.
I know that securing our borders must be our top priority and has reached the level of a national emergency. I am as sick and tired as you are that it is harder for us to get on an airplane in our home town than it is for all these illegals to cross our international border unchallenged.

We cannot stem the tide of illegals until we turn the tide. Before you fix the damage to your house caused by a leaking roof, you have to stop the leak, which I am determined to do.

I supported the $3 billion Congress passed this summer for border security. This desperately-needed 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.

But where is this $3 billion? The President threatened to veto the bill it was part of! Now the Senate has again voted for this money as part of the Defense Bill. I will continue to fight until we get these funds.

In this age of terror, immigration is not only an economic issue, but also a national security issue. We must know who is coming into our country, where they are going, and why they are here. All those who are caught trying to enter illegally must be detained, processed, and deported. As Governor, I ordered my state troopers to work with the Department of Homeland Security to arrest illegals and enforce federal immigration law.

I oppose and will never allow amnesty. I passionately rejected the amnesty bill that President Bush and Sen. McCain tried to ram through Congress this summer after secret meetings of an under-the-radar cabal of amnesty-loving senators.

I opposed the misnamed DREAM Act, which was a nightmare because it would have put us on the slippery slope to amnesty for all. Because once we open that door even a crack, we’ll never get it closed again.

I oppose and will not tolerate sanctuaries for illegals. The federal government must enforce our existing laws by cracking down on rogue cities and towns that willfully undermine our economy and our homeland security by giving benefits and protection to illegals. The consequences for illegal entry must be swift, certain, and uniform throughout our country.

I oppose giving driver’s licenses to illegals, such as Governor Spitzer tried to do in New York. I support legislation that would prevent the states from granting this privilege to illegals. In 2005, I signed legislation that prevents illegals in Arkansas from getting driver’s licenses.

I will stop punishing cities which are trying to enforce our laws. I will appoint judges who will uphold the law, not side with the ACLU against cities like Hazelton, Pennsylvania, which are trying to protect the economic well-being, physical safety, and quality of life of their citizens.

I will not tolerate employers who hire illegals - they must be punished by fines and penalties so large that they will understand it is not worth the risk. Once again, as with Hazelton, liberal judges are gumming up the works. Right now, a court in San Francisco — Pelosiland - has delayed enforcement of the “no match” letters for Social Security numbers that the Department of Homeland Security will use to crack down on those who hire illegals. If illegals cannot find work, they will go back where they belong. I will do everything I can to hasten their trip home by denying them employment.

I strongly oppose the economic integration of North America that would have open borders among the United States, Canada, and Mexico. I know we must have closed and secure borders. I will never yield either one inch or one iota of our sovereignty. I will recognize no authority but our Constitution.

I will take our country back for those who belong here and those who are willing to play by the rules for the privilege to come here. No open borders, no amnesty, no sanctuary, no false Social Security numbers, no driver’s licenses for illegals.

[Marysecretary]

Democrats and liberals have a problem with that, gridlock.

[SHEENA26]

How naive can you be??

[madison10]

Way to go, Huckabee! Stand up for what is right. You have already received my wife and my votes in Michigan last week with our absentee ballot! God Bless!

I know I'm well represented in the State of Michigan.... /sarc

Merry Christmas!

[cob201]

I’m a Jew. I say Merry Christmas every chance I get. I love the holiday, and I am closer in ideology and temperament with my religiously Christian friends than I am with my secular Jewish friends.

Merry Christmas to all.