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By Duncan Hunter, U.S. Rep. (ret.) Chairman, Armed Services Committee, 2002-2006 At the height of the Cold War the United States maintained more than 32,000 nuclear weapons and the Soviet Union deployed more than 45,000 such weapons. Ronald Reagan, having rebuilt U.S. military strength during the l980s, initiated, with Mikhail Gorbachev, a reduction regimen which continued through the break-up of the Soviet Empire. Since the Reagan breakthrough, the strategic armories of the U.S. and Russia have fallen to a few more than 2,000 nuclear weapons apiece. Now, five months before the expiration of the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (which was...

Duncan Hunter interview with New Hampshire Public Radio on July 5, 2007

Duncan Hunter, a retired Republican who once chaired the Armed Services Committee, has decided that Iraq War veterans are the perfect candidates to revive the Republican Party in 2010. Hunter -- a Vietnam War vet who briefly sought the 2008 Republican presidential nomination -- is already backing two such candidates as they launch challenges to two of the more junior members of the House Democratic majority: Jesse Kelly, who wants to take on two-term incumbent Gabrielle Giffords in Arizona's 8th District, and Vaughn Ward, whose target in Idaho's 1st District is freshman Democrat Walt Minnick. Hunter will be attending a...

One of the mysteries of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan involves the Medal of Honor, the nation's highest commendation for bravery. Why have there been so few awards (four for Iraq and one for Afghanistan)? And why have all five been posthumous? In World War II, the posthumous figure for Medals of Honor was 57% and in Vietnam 38%. Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-Alpine), who served in Iraq and Afghanistan as a Marine officer, sent a letter this week to President Obama asking for a "thorough examination" of the Medal of Honor selection process. "I am concerned that either knowingly...

For a century, the narrow canyon leading into California from Mexico provided cover for cattle thieves and opium dealers, bandits, and booze runners. More recently, it has hidden thousands of illegal immigrants on their journey north, sealing its place in border lore. Now, it's a fading memory. In 2005, the Bush administration waived state and federal environmental laws to overcome opposition..... Once a breach in the coastal hills, the gulch is now more like a dam than a passage. Anyone attempting to cross confronts a 150-foot-high berm that soon will be topped with stadium lighting, video surveillance cameras, and 15-foot-high...

Duncan Hunter went on Hardball and criticized the New York Times editorial on detainee abuse as "left wing rubbish". Janice Karpinski would disagree with Hunter's assertion that the blame for the abuse did not go all the way to the top.

California will send two new congressmen to Washington next year, and one of them will be Republican Duncan D. Hunter of Lakeside, son of Rep. Duncan Hunter, who has represented East County for 28 years. The younger Hunter soundly defeated Democrat Mike Lumpkin in the 52nd Congressional District, 57 percent to 39 percent, thereby keeping the seat in the GOP column. With Rep. Brian Bilbray, R-Carlsbad, beating back a challenge by Democrat Nick Leibham in the 50th Congressional District, none of San Diego's five congressional districts will change party affiliation. While Democrats may pick up 20 or more House seats...

Duncan D. Hunter comments on global warming

Duncan D. Hunter says gay marriage will destroy America. Prop. 8 question at 52nd District debate Oct. 28, 2008, at Grossmont College in El Cajon between Hunter and Mike Lumpkin

Duncan D. Hunter, son of longtime Republican Congressman Duncan Hunter, has won election to the house seat held by his father, who is retiring. The younger Hunter beat Democrat Mike Lumpkin in the 52nd Congressional District with just over 56 percent of the vote. "In the 52nd District, people want to see a secure border, they don't want to see amnesty, they don't want to see higher taxes for hard working people in East County San Diego, Poway, El Cajon. They want to see the government get out of their way so they can succeed. I think that message got...

The Republicans should just shut their pie holes. Every time one goes on TV and opens their hate vent, some horrible thing comes out. While I was just watching Hardball moments ago, Duncan Hunter explained that Barack Obama is impressive because, "He has nice teeth." Oh, Jesus. He then followed up by saying, "He is also a good debater and very eloquent." Yes, Obama is an "elequent black man with great teeth." By the way, "great teeth" is what they used to say about slaves on the trading block. Hunter: Listen, McCain’s..all campaigns have many, many dimensions, but in John...

Dear Duncan Hunter admirers: Florida Hunter volunteer Bill McIntosh teamed up with former Campaign Manager Roy Tyler to book Congressman Hunter for a NAFTA Trade debate hosted by Rusty Humphries. Please consult this website to find a radio station near you or one that at least streams for your internet listening: http://streamingradioguide.com/radio-show.php One good choice is KDOL Las Vega which interviewed Candidate Hunter in studio last fall. Click on live stream microphone image at: http://www.foxnews1280.com/ From KDOL Rusty's show will stream live starting at 6PM tonight which the debate to begin at 6:30 Pacific! If you miss that start time,...

FReeper David Osborne - profiled on ABC News CH 27, Tallahassee, Florida [GOOD COPS - series] My 2mins of fame... :) David Osborne

Two events directed at opposite ends of the illegal immigration debate take place this weekend in Sonoma County. Organizers say at least 3,000 people are expected to march Sunday through downtown Santa Rosa in a pro-immigration rally organized by the local field office of the United Farm Workers. Casimiro Alvarez, UFW regional director, said the rally and march come after a long period of relative silence from the local Latino immigrant community. He said the goal of the march is three-fold. “First, we want to honor the memory of Cesar Chavez and celebrate his life and work,” Alvarez said. “Second,...

The things I could say to the Hunter detractors will give the Mods and JimRob massive heart attacks. But I won’t do that. I do hope you’re all happy now. You, along with the others and the lame-stream media, have succeeded in forcing Hunter to drop out. After him, there isn’t any other Conservative in the race. No, Thompson doesn’t come close as he’s supported amnesty, campaign-finance reform and voted to give China permanent MFN status. You all have succeeded in forcing our absolute best chance of turning this country around to drop out. The one man who won’t sell...

Tribute video for Congressman Duncan Hunter, who ended his candidacy for president today.

JOHNSTON, Iowa (Reuters) - The Iraq war dominated the presidential campaign on Friday, with Hillary Clinton facing charges she flip-flopped on withdrawing forces and the White House rebuffing Mike Huckabee's criticism of its foreign policy. As the violence in Iraq has fallen in recent months in response to the deployment of additional U.S. troops, the war has become less of a daily issue among candidates for the November 2008 election. ...

Over the last 30 days, supporters of Congressman Hunter have responded to the call and tens of thousands of dollars have poured in along with thousands more in pledges! As you'll recall, we set our goal for those who pledged contributions for November 30th! Today is the day! So now, on behalf of the honorable Duncan Hunter, we're calling in those pledges to help put the campaign over the top. If you offered a pledge, now's the time to make it happen: click here to donate your pledge now! Folks, in the last two weeks there have been some very...

3 emails: You offer no proof for a pro choice past for Thompson. Show us the clip on youtube. Oh wait there is not one? NRLC endorsed Thompson? The truth is sir that you look rather sad and silly to those who remember your earlier "debate" with Thompson regarding federalism where he humbled you. You want YouTube? Here you go. Hi just read your interesting article on national review online on GOP flip floppers. However, the paragraph on Thompson was confusing. Are you saying he used to be Pro-choice and he has changed his position and is lying about it?...

Rudy Giuliani has made a "promise" not to allow Iran to acquire a nuclear capability, even if it requires U.S. military action. Though the U.S. Army is scrimping to meet recruitment goals, Rudy has pledged to add at least 10 new combat brigades. Speaking to an Atlantic Bridge conference in London, Rudy called for NATO expansion to include Japan, India, Australia, Singapore and Israel. Has Rudy thought this through? Why would Japan and Australia, each of which already has a U.S. commitment to come to its defense, commit to go to war with a nuclear-armed Russia if it invaded Estonia?...