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Huckabee defends First Lady's anti-obesity campaign: 'We ought to be thanking her'
The Hill ^ | February 23, 2011 | Shane D'Aprile

Posted on 02/23/2011 4:04:32 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee defended First Lady Michelle Obama Wednesday from conservative critics who he said have painted her anti-obesity campaign as nothing more than "a government takeover of our dinner plates."

"She's been criticized unfairly by a lot of my fellow conservatives," Huckabee said at an event sponsored by the Christian Science Monitor, adding that the criticism is more "a reflex" than "thoughtful expression."

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and conservative talk host Rush Limbaugh are among those who have slammed Michelle Obama's efforts as heavy handed.

"It's exactly what Republicans say they believe," Huckabee said of the first lady's campaign. "By putting the focus on individual responsibility, you encourage people to make good choices and reward them for doing so. I thought that was what we're about."

The former governor, who has struggled with his own weight in the past and has helped promote Michelle Obama's efforts, said rather than condemning her, "I think we ought to be thanking her."

Huckabee said the nation's obesity problem is worthy of more serious discussion and that it goes well beyond economics.

"If you really want to talk about obesity -- let's talk about it as a national security issue," Huckabee said. "We better hope we don't have a war with anybody because were not gonna have anybody who can pass the physical and wear the uniform."


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Culture/Society; Extended News; Politics/Elections; US: Alaska; US: Arkansas
KEYWORDS: food; gomerhuckleberry; huckabee; huckaboob; michelleobama; nannystate; nonissue; obama; obesity; palin; socialism; talkradio; whogivesacrap
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To: MissesBush

Moochelle would do us all a favor if she looked in her own mirror, dealt with her own obesity, and left Americans alone.


61 posted on 02/23/2011 4:35:06 PM PST by ExTexasRedhead
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
"I think we ought to be thanking her."

???

Well, I sir, am thanking you for removing all doubt

Another one bites the dust

"better to be thought a fool than open your mouth and remove all doubt"

62 posted on 02/23/2011 4:35:37 PM PST by bill1952 (Choice is an illusion created between those with power - and those without)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Spare me the fools, please.


63 posted on 02/23/2011 4:36:16 PM PST by griswold3 (Second law of thermodynamics. Are we there yet?)
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To: RightGeek

As my friend from Virginia used to say, “Her rear end is as big as Buck Jones’ pony!”


64 posted on 02/23/2011 4:36:33 PM PST by 04-Bravo
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
I'm confused. Doesn't she advocate making some forms of fast food illegal?

I can make my own choice Huck, and that includes someone other than you.

ML/NJ

PS I'm a big Israel supporter who cried when I heard you on Nachum Segal's show a couple of weeks ago, you were so good. But there are other issues. FREEDOM here in America comes first.

65 posted on 02/23/2011 4:36:33 PM PST by ml/nj
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To: KeyLargo

Has anyone noticed this fast talking squirrel frying hippo was all down home when he wanted to be president.

Now he is just a fast talking squirrel frying hippo appeaser.

But too many folks think he is kewel.


66 posted on 02/23/2011 4:38:50 PM PST by dforest
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To: ExTexasRedhead

She(Moochelle) probably has the same reaction to seeing herself in the mirror as I have to looking at her so she stopped.


67 posted on 02/23/2011 4:41:11 PM PST by Goreknowshowtocheat
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
First; Michelle Obama has absolutely no authority to push her opinions and preferences on the American public.

Second; I'll never thank a pig for grunting!

68 posted on 02/23/2011 4:41:58 PM PST by DakotaGator (Weep for the lost Republic! And keep your powder dry!!)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Huck blew it. Not a chance for 2012. Sorry Huck, you are so toast as the youth would say it.


69 posted on 02/23/2011 4:48:09 PM PST by Logical me
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

That’s why I hope he quietly goes to hell and stays away from our primaries. He and his ilk are a disgrace. After what this moron did to keep McLame on the ticket, I have had no use for him whatsoever.

I wouldn’t be surprised if the RIM promotes the hell out of him as they did with McLame.


70 posted on 02/23/2011 4:51:52 PM PST by laweeks
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

And there are people who think this guy would be a good President?


71 posted on 02/23/2011 5:13:38 PM PST by grobdriver (Proud Member, Party Of No! No Socialism - No Fascism - Nobama - No Way!)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
said the guy with the R&Y...
72 posted on 02/23/2011 5:17:20 PM PST by Chode (American Hedonist - *DTOM* -ww- NO Pity for the LAZY)
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To: humblegunner
And off of my tectonic plate.

LOL!

You devil dog, you! I almost shot a cashew out my nose over that one! OWW!

73 posted on 02/23/2011 5:18:05 PM PST by HKMk23 (It won't be "Justice" until wicked people fry.)
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To: majormaturity
When elected governor of Arkansas, the “Huckster” was obese. Never voted for him because I figured a Southern Baptist preacher, called by God, couldn't be “uncalled” to become a politician. Instead of saving souls, the Huckster became the poster child for saving other peoples body's. Went on a diet, led the charge in “food control” for the chillrennn and presented himself as an example of one who overcame the temptation of cheese cake. He is, and always will be, a fat man trapped in a diet induced body. He's mad. Like an alcoholic that really wants another drink. In fact, if my eyes don't betray my brain, I think he may be “slipping” down the slope to his true self.
74 posted on 02/23/2011 5:24:00 PM PST by Murp (!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
Well, seems, he found a good bit of what he lost; if seeing is believing, that is. His shadow certainly grew per his appearances on his Fox News show.

Shame on Huckabee and shame on anyone who thinks he should be President. There is simply no reason to express niceties to America's self-proclaimed, and wretched, 'Food Lord' or her equally, wretched and dangerous, husband.

These people hate America; and are destroying the soul and fabric of our Country; and they are doing this, determinedly and gladly. They are rep our enemies, for God's sake! Obama fiddles, America and the world burns. . .

75 posted on 02/23/2011 5:26:27 PM PST by cricket (Osama - NOT made in the USA. . . .and Obama, not made in the USA either.. .)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

right.

you can’t trust rinos like huckabee.


76 posted on 02/23/2011 5:34:09 PM PST by ken21 (dem taxes + regs + unions = jobs overseas.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

These types of comments by Huckabee just makes me wanna puke. Just a clueless sack of horse droppings.


77 posted on 02/23/2011 5:38:08 PM PST by Extremely Extreme Extremist (Green Bay Packers: 13-time NFL Champions including 4 Super Bowls)
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To: HarleyD
"By putting the focus on individual responsibility, you encourage people to make good choices and reward them for doing so. I thought that was what we are about."

Has Huckabee not noticed how Michelle and Obama 'move' their lips; mouth the words; and then do, precisely the opposite? NO, never noticed? Nothing in the 'fruits' of First Lady's food campaigns, speaks to 'choice'. The idea of 'personal responsibility' is as much an anathema to Michelle as it is to her husband.

NO WAY. . .'personal responsibility', Michelle's big behind. . .Pulleeeze!

78 posted on 02/23/2011 5:38:48 PM PST by cricket (Osama - NOT made in the USA. . . .and Obama, not made in the USA either.. .)
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To: MissesBush

Shut up Gomer! Huck must have a thing for big butts.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ImZTwYwCug


79 posted on 02/23/2011 5:46:33 PM PST by broken_arrow1 (I regret that I have but one life to give for my country - Nathan Hale "Patriot")
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To: freekitty

David Huckabee


80 posted on 02/23/2011 6:14:41 PM PST by RedMDer (Stimulus... hasn't stimulated ANYTHING but The TEA PARTY!!! - Sarah Palin)
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