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Chuck and Huck: GOP's Delta Force?

Now that the Gipper is gone and Charlton Heston is in his 80s, Chuck Norris has emerged as a dream celebrity 'get' on the Republican side.

By Howard Fineman | NEWSWEEK
From the magazine issue dated Dec 10, 2007

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  • Posted By: votenic @ 12/12/2007 4:20:01 PM

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  • Posted By: dcmatthew @ 12/08/2007 7:16:57 PM

    I think the chuck thing is way over blown and I don???t care that Huck was a pastor nor that Romney is a Mormon, but for true freedom to exist there has to be a high moral standard. That is why Benjamin Franklin signed the founding documents as an atheist even though they contained the word god. Our country founded on Christian moralities now I don???t care if some one is a Christian or what their denomination is as long as they posses those moral values that have made us a great country and aloud or freedom to flourish until now. As moral decline of the last 30+ years has accrued the intrusiveness of the government and number of laws have greatly increased. Parents need to get a hold on their kids morality needs to return to public discussion and I need my freedoms back darn it. Huckabee is a true leader and stands on the values of our founding fathers faith aside true compassionate conservative. Punish those that are guilty not the innocent gives me my freedoms and takes both the power and money back from the feds. Defend our borders and protect us abroad the states and localities can take care of the rest no matter how irresponsible Louisiana was to it???s people but they reelected them.

  • Posted By: sheilab @ 12/01/2007 9:45:30 PM

    I like Chuck Norris, but as with most celebrity endorsments they don't mean anything they just draw attention to the candidate. I would never vote for Mike, but I would watch Chuck.

    • Posted By: JEANNIE64 @ 12/05/2007 9:35:16 AM

      RIGHT ON!

      • Posted By: dcmatthew @ 12/08/2007 7:16:19 PM

        I think the chuck thing is way over blown and I don???t care that Huck was a pastor nor that Romney is a Mormon, but for true freedom to exist there has to be a high moral standard. That is why Benjamin Franklin signed the founding documents as an atheist even though they contained the word god. Our country founded on Christian moralities now I don???t care if some one is a Christian or what their denomination is as long as they posses those moral values that have made us a great country and aloud or freedom to flourish until now. As moral decline of the last 30+ years has accrued the intrusiveness of the government and number of laws have greatly increased. Parents need to get a hold on their kids morality needs to return to public discussion and I need my freedoms back darn it. Huckabee is a true leader and stands on the values of our founding fathers faith aside true compassionate conservative. Punish those that are guilty not the innocent gives me my freedoms and takes both the power and money back from the feds. Defend our borders and protect us abroad the states and localities can take care of the rest no matter how irresponsible Louisiana was to it???s people but they reelected them.

    • Posted By: bandit97118 @ 12/05/2007 10:49:15 AM

      you can keep saying this till some peop-le start believing it but the facts say different,look how much attension this has got mike

  • Posted By: Can't Drive 55 @ 12/08/2007 11:24:05 AM

    With Bill Clinton demanding speaker fees between $200,000 and $400,000 a pop, and God only knows what Oprah gets, are the campaigns listing these celebrity appearances as 'in kind' donations? If so, wouldn't these 'contributors' be WAY over quota vis-a-vis the FEC regulations?

    Funny how the Dems demanded to get the money out of politics, but in this election cycle, the leaders were measured primarily by how much money they had raised.

    You can't have it both ways.

    Well, actually, it seems that you can...

  • Posted By: CurmudgeonlyCommenter @ 12/08/2007 3:37:44 AM

    Jesus, save us from your Christians ...

  • Posted By: garnelson @ 12/05/2007 4:55:52 AM

    People lets take a breath here, stop and think, How much health care can you buy for $44,000.00 per person/ per year? This is how much we as Americans are spending each on this war. Ask yourselves this, which candidate has said they would end the war now? Yes there is one who voted NO for the war running. Now to me that???s the guy who is worth voting for, its time for a change and its time for American politics to go to the Doctor. Join the revolution, join the teaparty07! Make your vote mean something vote Liberty, Peace Prosperity??? Ron Paul.

    • Posted By: JEANNIE64 @ 12/05/2007 9:46:04 AM

      YOU WONT NEED HEALTH INSURANCE IF WE DON'T GO TO WAR AND FINISH IT. YOU WILL BE DEAD AS THE WAR COMES TO OUR OWN STREETS. THANK YOU BUSH AND OUR TROOPS. WHO WANT TO GET THIS WAR DONE AND NOT HAVE TO FIGHT IT AGAIN. MY SON IS ONE OF THEM.

      • Posted By: dubldoc @ 12/07/2007 1:26:24 PM

        Jeannie, how sad you parrot the Repuglican line of endless fear mongering.... I served recently too, but having known many people from differant countries over the years, I come to a very differant conclusion...
        we as a Nation need to engage in rational DIPLOMACY rather than acting like blustering schoolchildren on the International scene... and seeing the Chuck Norris parody doesnt make me feel any better about politics these days.

        • Posted By: usmcvet1969 @ 12/08/2007 1:11:54 AM

          Diplomicy? How many U.N. resolutions did Sadam thumb his nose at? You are very badly deceived if you believe freedom is not worth fighting for

    • Posted By: LIBERTY is worth dying for!!! @ 12/05/2007 12:30:26 PM

      How do you keep Liberty, Peace, and Prosperity? The answer is, WE have to fight to keep it.

      • Posted By: Starrweaver @ 12/06/2007 7:14:31 AM

        Why do people still believe we had a "real" reason for this war. It wasn't for freedom or democracy...it was for the oil and gaining control of it. Before Bush got into office a barrel of oil was $16, now it's $100. Did you notice that the countries debt is over 9 trillion? That we, once one of the wealthiest countries have no universal health care. Did you know that England had it back in 1948? That a college education is free for people living in places like France. That a country like Denmark is a leader in alternative energies.
        Sure, the bad news floods the ap wire hourly, and the propaganda hounds are forever instilling doubt and misinformation into the public forum. But in Vendeta, the guy had it right...just as our own forefathers stated centuries ago. "The people should not fear the gov't. The gov't should fear it's people." Our nation has been reconditioned, open your eyes and look around. The poor and the middle class are struggling to survive. The elite are in the inner circle of the gov't forces. Corporations issue reforms, not the voice of the people. We've been misinformed, lied to and dumbed down by the reduction of educational standards. We've become unemployed, low on skills and only those connected or who "beat the system by playing it" are getting ahead. We were told global warming was a hoax, now the gov't is backing it. We were told about weapons of mass destruction, about how dangerous these "terrorists" are that we need to go "get them!" so that we could be safe. That we are going to bring democracy to these middle east countries and make things better. Trouble is, here on american soil, we have become terrorized by our own gov't, and the freedoms we once had have been slowly stripped away. Our Constitution is being shredded with "signing statements" and vetos and threats against our military people that are only following orders.
        Threatening their safety, to blackmail Congress to release more War funds.

  • Posted By: jaybot007 @ 12/08/2007 12:47:31 AM

    Ron Paul is a joke!! Just can't take him seriously! Huck just tore him up and everyone else in the last debate. Huck for 08!!!!!

  • Posted By: jaybot007 @ 12/08/2007 12:41:25 AM

    Ron Paul is a big joke! Huck tore him up and everyone else in the last debate. Huck in 08!!!!!

  • Posted By: TrueHawk @ 12/07/2007 10:57:00 PM

    Texas Rager hooks up with Arkansas govenor! Now I understand Texarkana finally! And I thougt it was just a town! What Chuck does with his fast fists good old Huck does with his quick quips. They knock 'em dead. Sincerely, TrueHawk

  • Posted By: Ekimmus @ 12/07/2007 8:26:53 PM

    Ok, I'm Ron Paul supporter, and will vote for him whenever I can, but I'm also keen on current Tech-Culture. In every VG (video game) I play online and a lot of sites I see, Chuck Norris is a celebrity and butt of jokes. I respect the man, but still get a laugh on how he always just pops up out of nowhere at the right time. Sorta like with this Chuck and Huck thing. I love you Chuck, but I love the Constitution more. Vote RP (republican party)

  • Posted By: aarroozz @ 12/07/2007 7:53:14 PM

    ???A well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.??? The constitution is clear and absolute in its definition of the right to bear arms by all responsible U.S. citizens. The constitution was also as clear in respect to property rights. The fifth amendment in regard to property rights says ???nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation??? The five to four decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in Kilo vs. New London distorted this to mean if someone has money they can have property confiscated from U.S. citizens and turned over to the privileged to profit immensely, yet not allowing the property owner to profit from their own speculation. The right to bear arms is an important right to us, we need to require that all parties address this issue in the sense it was intended, and stop allowing unpatriotic and ignorant people of depriving us of our constitutional rights. George Washington said, ???A free people ought not only to be armed and disciplined, but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a status of independence from any who might attempt to abuse them, which would include their own government??? Gun Owners of America is doing much in fighting for our rights, consider supporting them until the NRA does a better job. Please request that gun lobbies endorse Ron Paul if they are honestly serious about protecting our freedoms.

  • Posted By: aarroozz @ 12/07/2007 7:51:44 PM

    ???A well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.??? The constitution is clear and absolute in its definition of the right to bear arms by all responsible U.S. citizens. The constitution was also as clear in respect to property rights. The fifth amendment in regard to property rights says ???nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation??? The five to four decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in Kilo vs. New London distorted this to mean if someone has money they can have property confiscated from U.S. citizens and turned over to the privileged to profit immensely, yet not allowing the property owner to profit from their own speculation. The right to bear arms is an important right to us, we need to require that all parties address this issue in the sense it was intended, and stop allowing unpatriotic and ignorant people of depriving us of our constitutional rights. George Washington said, ???A free people ought not only to be armed and disciplined, but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a status of independence from any who might attempt to abuse them, which would include their own government??? Gun Owners of America is doing much in fighting for our rights, consider supporting them until the NRA does a better job. Please request that gun lobbies endorse Ron Paul if they are honestly serious about protecting our freedoms.

  • Posted By: DCUPtoejuice @ 12/07/2007 5:00:07 PM

    Huckabee is vying for VP under Ghooliano. Two traitors to the conservative cause.

  • Posted By: DCUPtoejuice @ 12/07/2007 4:59:00 PM

    Huckabee has zero chance in the general election. Why a Republican would want him as the nominee suggests that person is a big government liberal.

  • Posted By: 3327mike @ 12/06/2007 2:46:38 PM

    Gov. Hukabee is the real deal. I hope that the press will give him more air time to get his idea's out there. He is not the east coast political / rich kid on the block type that has stopped the wheels of progress in Washington DC for the past 20 years.

    Mike C

    • Posted By: sunshine42 @ 12/07/2007 4:57:10 PM

      Don't let his southern charm fool you. Like said, check out what he has done in Arkansas and don't ask all his "rich" friends or his followers, who believe that he is really "preaching the gospel". He will use his office just like did in Arkansas to further his own gains, such as when he was governor he wrote a book on state time and went on a book tour using his position to get on T.V. to pitch it, etc. He will ignore anything that he does not want to answer. If you are a hunter and want to "kill sumpthin" then he is your man, just watch where he aims and don't turn your back. In this state,. I guess in a lot of states, it is not what you know, it is who you know, but he can make himself look like the "every guy", but he's not.

  • Posted By: coll.env @ 12/07/2007 1:06:45 PM

    Chckie Norris has had so many injections of wrinklr remover that he can hardly smile, GOOD LUCK Chuckie !!!!

  • Posted By: dubldoc @ 12/07/2007 1:05:43 PM

    ....and this changes the stereotype of the slack jawed, knee jerk consservative, undereducated, NASCAR watching, lite beer drinking, Southerner....how???

  • Posted By: mo1313 @ 12/05/2007 8:33:57 AM

    Seriously, Newsweek called George Washington "the Chuck Norris of his day?" What is wrong with you people?

    • Posted By: miamiman @ 12/07/2007 10:28:32 AM

      absolutely nothing. just allowed to have opinions just as much as you. GW was a great warrior himself and the action hero of his day.

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