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Huckabee Responds To Rep. Rangel’s ‘What Would Jesus Do?’ Budget Query With Scripture

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With the national debt taking up most of Congress’s summer efforts, Rep. Charlie Rangel made a special plea to his colleagues that, in voting on whether to raise the debt ceiling, they consider how Jesus would vote: “What would Jesus do this weekend?” On this morning’s Fox & Friends, former Arkansas governor (and pastor) Mike Huckabee did the research, and concluded that the first thing Jesus would do (and Rep. Rangel would not) is to pay his taxes.

“Sorry, Charlie,” Huckabee began the segment, noting that Rep. Rangel is “a guy who had trouble paying his taxes”– something Jesus never had problems with. “He ought to take a lesson from Jesus… that’s what Jesus would do, pay his taxes.” As for what he wouldn’t do, Huckabee argues, “I think we kind of know that he wouldn’t run a $14 trillion debt and stick it on the grandkids.” While he didn’t quite explain the why of that statement, it probably has something to do with the fact that Jesus was intentionally and vociferously apolitical.

After reading a passage from the Bible, Huckabee was then asked whether the religious discussion was appropriate in American politics. “No,” he answered, “I think it’s a little bit of a stretch to reach out and say God has a particularly partisan position on policy in the government.”

The segment via Fox News below:

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  • Paul G

    I saw this this morning, And while I’m not a big Huckabee fan, I thought to myself, “Wow! This is gonna piss off the libturds!” HA!

  • Republicans Are Liars

    I just find it hysterically funny to hear people quote 2,000 year old sheep hearders insights to learn how take on modern day problems. Who gives a F what jesus would do? What needs to be done is to tax the rich, cut military spending (get out of both wars) and stop giving social security benefits to anyone who is making in excess of 100k a year.

  • Pablo

    “Give unto Charlie…”

  • BatBoy

    Let the small people pay taxes…not Charlie!

  • felixw

    What would Jesus do? Well, that’s easy…..Pass bills without reading them. Borrow another $4 billion every day that he would never be able to pay off. Run three war fronts at the same time. Put gay marriage at the top of his agenda. Run Medicare and Social Security into bankruptcy by structuring them like Ponzi schemes. And, of course — are you listening Charlie Rangel? — force higher taxes on hard-working families while the politician in charge of the tax committee hides income and breaks the same tax laws he imposes on everybody else.

    Or, as they say in Washington DC, “business as usual.”

  • Republicans Are Liars

    felixw said:
    What would Jesus do? Well, that’s easy…..Pass bills without reading them. Borrow another $4 billion every day that he would never be able to pay off. Run three war fronts at the same time. Put gay marriage at the top of his agenda. Run Medicare and Social Security into bankruptcy by structuring them like Ponzi schemes. And, of course — are you listening Charlie Rangel? — force higher taxes on hard-working families while the politician in charge of the tax committee hides income and breaks the same tax laws he imposes on everybody else. Or, as they say in Washington DC, “business as usual.”

    Once again another idiots speaks… No one is trying to add higher taxes oh hard working families. We are trying to add taxes on the fat cat rich people who’ve been f’ing your family while you stand over the bed and take picture.

  • TucsonTerpFan

    “Republicans Are Liars,” great screen name; it sure shows some of that “civility” the libs are always pushing.

  • Republicans Are Liars

    TucsonTerpFan said:
    “Republicans Are Liars,” great screen name; it sure shows some of that “civility” the libs are always pushing.

    I have your civility right here, idiot boy. I have had it up to here with morons that are clueless as to how to get this country back on its feet and if it takes stating what is the absolute truth… Republicans are liars then so be it. Wake up and smell the coffee Arizona boy…

  • Republicans Are Liars

    Here, then, are 10 Republican Lies about the Bush tax cuts:

    •Lie #1: Democrats Plan Across the Board Tax Hikes on January 1st
    •Lie #2: Democrats Want a $3.8 Trillion Tax Increase
    •Lie #3: Tax Cuts Pay for Themselves
    •Lie #4: The Bush Tax Cuts Didn’t Add to the Deficit
    •Lie #5: Expiring High Income Tax Cuts Will Hurt Small Business
    •Lie #6: The Estate Tax Devastates Small Businesses and Family Farms
    •Lie #7: The Bush Tax Cuts Helped All Americans
    •Lie #8. Extending Bush Tax Cuts for the Wealthy is the Best Way to Stimulate the Economy
    •Lie #9. Bush Tax Cuts Produced 52 Straight Months of Job Growth
    •Lie #10: The Rich Pay Too Much in Taxes Already

  • Paul G

    felixw said:
    What would Jesus do? Well, that’s easy…..Pass bills without reading them. Borrow another $4 billion every day that he would never be able to pay off. Run three war fronts at the same time. Put gay marriage at the top of his agenda. Run Medicare and Social Security into bankruptcy by structuring them like Ponzi schemes. And, of course — are you listening Charlie Rangel? — force higher taxes on hard-working families while the politician in charge of the tax committee hides income and breaks the same tax laws he imposes on everybody else.

    Or, as they say in Washington DC, “business as usual.”

    Hehehehehe….good!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Maryellen-Brady/1250608117 CarmanK

    Huckabee could have said, first and foremost; Jesus did not lie, cheat, steal or allow the money changers in the temple. Jesus would have paid his taxes: He said “Render unto Caesar ….. and to God….” that also is a strong argument for the SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE, that the founders wisely followed. And most of all Huckabee is right He would not have burdened the future with a debt brought about by wasteful spending. But, then Jesus would have insisted on fair and balanced, He would have insisted “on caring for the least of these”. So, His political policies would not have jived one iota with republican conservatism that feeds: greed by giving tax cuts to the rich, feeds arrogance by de-regulation on WALL STREET, values wealh over work. Huckabee’s christianity is conditional. If you are worthy: you get help. I will feed you, shelter you and bind your wounds, only if you are worthy.

  • AmericaSucks

    How is a guy quoting a work of fiction even remotely newsworthy?

    What’s next? “Eric Cantor Quotes from *Green Eggs and Ham*?”

  • halekai

    Republicans Are Liars says:
    July 9, 2011 at 2:13 pm (Quote)

    Here, then, are 10 Republican Lies about the Bush tax cuts: yadda, yadda, yadda.

    We can only be thankful that the dems never lie, and that they had total control for a couple years and turned everything around.

  • Dem4Ever

    What would Jesus do?…He’d kick your ass Charlie Rangle…lol

  • MrTPar_taY

    Republicans Are Liars said:
    I just find it hysterically funny to hear people quote 2,000 year old sheep hearders insights to learn how take on modern day problems. Who gives a F what jesus would do? What needs to be done is to tax the rich, cut military spending (get out of both wars) and stop giving social security benefits to anyone who is making in excess of 100k a year.

    Betcha’ get all wet and giddy though when you think about some 12th century raghead wantin’ to drop a bomb on your a@@ too! LMFAO! You laughin’ now ‘Turd?

  • MrTPar_taY

    Republicans Are Liars said:
    Once again another idiots speaks… No one is trying to add higher taxes oh hard working families. We are trying to add taxes on the fat cat rich people who’ve been f’ing your family while you stand over the bed and take picture.

    Speaking of f’ing your family I’ve got a picture of your momma and the ten guys you call Daddy having a good time. I’ll post the link if you like.

  • AmericaSucks

    MrTPar_taY said:
    Speaking of f’ing your family I’ve got a picture of your momma and the ten guys you call Daddy having a good time. I’ll post the link if you like.

    Ooh! I’d like to see that! Be careful, though; Frau Bachmann would not approve of such a picture.

  • CAconservative

    Republicans Are Liars:

    Do you read your own postings? Tax the rich, is that the extent of your mental processes? This lame-ass government of YOURS, is already doing that. How’s that working?! That’s right Sparkeeee, it’s NOT!!

  • MrTPar_taY

    AmericaSucks said:
    Ooh! I’d like to see that! Be careful, though; Frau Bachmann would not approve of such a picture.

    LMFAO-you really are a filthy little disease-giggle!

  • szore

    Though Jesus let himself be crucified, so maybe he would…

  • Republicans Are Liars

    CAconservative said:
    Republicans Are Liars: Do you read your own postings? Tax the rich, is that the extent of your mental processes? This lame-ass government of YOURS, is already doing that. How’s that working?! That’s right Sparkeeee, it’s NOT!!

    I hope you an Arnold had a really great 8 years together, moron. What planet are you on? We do not tax the rich. Come on smart guy tell me what the top tax bracket was in the Eisenhower administration? Please give me your answer here.

  • Republicans Are Liars

    MrTPar_taY said:
    Speaking of f’ing your family I’ve got a picture of your momma and the ten guys you call Daddy having a good time. I’ll post the link if you like.

    You poor, poor pathetic piece of trailer park trash. Even when people are trying to help you, you are clueless.

  • Republicans Are Liars

    MrTPar_taY said:
    Betcha’ get all wet and giddy though when you think about some 12th century raghead wantin’ to drop a bomb on your a@@ too! LMFAO! You laughin’ now ‘Turd?

    Wow, what has that got to do with anything I wrote about? Did you graduate from high school? (I just want to know what kind of fool I am dealing with here.)

  • Ramrants

    Republicans Are Liars said:
    I have your civility right here, idiot boy. I have had it up to here with morons that are clueless as to how to get this country back on its feet and if it takes stating what is the absolute truth… Republicans are liars then so be it. Wake up and smell the coffee Arizona boy…

    Wow, RAL calling TucsoTerpFan “boy”. Sounds like Republicansareliars is a little bit racist.

  • kvon

    My favorite part of the Conservative thesis is that they talk about Jesus constantly but obviously haven’t read the Bible and hate the meek that Jesus loved so much. They hate the meek. They think they can get to heaven by buying their way in, rather than doing as Jesus did, and give away everything.

  • MrTPar_taY

    Republicans Are Liars said:
    Wow, what has that got to do with anything I wrote about? Did you graduate from high school? (I just want to know what kind of fool I am dealing with here.)

    If I was up your a@@ you’d know wouldn’t you? LMFAO! Just keep typin’ and I’ll just keep embarrassing you! LMFAO! This is fun!

  • purveyor

    I wonder what Charlie Rangell was like as the young man who was wounded in Korea and received the Purple Heart? Before he sold his soul.

    Purveyor

  • Republicans Are Liars

    MrTPar_taY said:
    If I was up your a@@ you’d know wouldn’t you? LMFAO! Just keep typin’ and I’ll just keep embarrassing you! LMFAO! This is fun!

    Yea you are really embarrasing me, dumb ass. lol!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • LoyalOpposition

    It’s really hard to listen to Rangel preach about morality. Dude is a hypocrite if I’ve ever seen one.

  • purveyor

    LoyalOpposition said:
    1  0
    It’s really hard to listen to Rangel preach about morality. Dude is a hypocrite if I’ve ever seen one.

    I have always honored America’s warriors. It pains me to look askance at a decorated veteran like Rangell, but, I do.

    John McCain is a National treasure and hero, yet I grow weary of his participation in the American Polity, more and more. (Retirement ?)

    I make no comparison between the two except for their military service. However, Rangell has become a demagogue and racist.

  • Nature Freak

    Classic video and song.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EprQGmZ3Imw
    Jesus He Knows Me: the Lyrics:
    Do you see the face on the TV screen
    Coming at you every Sunday
    See the face on the billboard
    That man is me
    On the cover of the magazine
    There’s no question why I’m smiling
    You buy a piece of paradise
    You get a piece of me
    I’ll get you everything you wanted
    I’ll get you everything you need
    Don’t need to believe in hereafter
    Just believe in me
    Cos Jesus he knows me
    And he knows I’m right
    I’ve been talking to Jesus all my life
    Oh yes he knows me
    And he knows I’m right
    And he’s been telling me
    Everything is alright
    I believe in the family
    With my ever loving wife beside me
    But she don’t know about my girlfriend
    Or the man I met last night
    Do you believe in God
    Cos that is what I’m selling
    And if you wanna go to heaven
    I’ll see you right
    You won’t even have to leave your house
    Or get out of your chair
    You don’t even have to touch that dial
    Cos I’m everywhere
    And Jesus he knows me
    And he knows I’m right
    I’ve been talking to Jesus all my life
    Everything is alright
    You won’t find me practising what I’m preaching
    Won’t find me making no sacrifice
    But I get you a pocketful of miracles
    If you promise to be good, try to be nice
    God will take good care of you
    Just do as I say, don’t do as I do
    I’m counting my blessings
    I’ve found true happiness
    Cos I’m getting richer, day by day
    You can find me in the phone book
    Just call my toll free number
    You can do it anyway you want
    Just do it right away
    They’ll be no doubt in your mind
    You’ll believe everything I’m saying
    If wanna get closer to him
    Get on your knees and start praying
    Cos Jesus he knows me
    And he knows I’m right
    I’ve been talking to Jesus all my life
    Oh yes he knows me
    And he knows I’m right
    And he’s been telling me
    Everything is alright

  • Nature Freak

    purveyor said:
    I have always honored America’s warriors. It pains me to look askance at a decorated veteran like Rangell, but, I do.

    John McCain is a National treasure and hero, yet I grow weary of his participation in the American Polity, more and more. (Retirement ?)

    I make no comparison between the two except for their military service. However, Rangell has become a demagogue and racist.

    There are some on the left who will disagree with me, but Rangell should have stepped down by now.
    He has become somewhat of an embarrassment.
    For historical reasons, he will not go gently in the night.
    Democrats need to be harder on our own. B.S is B.S.

  • billwhit1357

    Rangel is the biggest Crook around and he wants to talk about Jesus! The only tad of respect I have for this piece of trash is his military service, that is the ONLY thing to respect about this corrupt slimball.

  • glenn113
  • Nature Freak

    http://news.yahoo.com/putin-sent-russia-god-kremlin-aide-160704988.html
    “Putin sent to Russia by God: Kremlin aide”

    WTF!

  • Yoda002

    The Righties and Jesus are as far apart as day and night.

  • AmericaSucks

    Yoda002 said:
    The Righties and Jesus are as far apart as day and night.

    Hail Satan!

  • perceptorii

    So we have Charlie Rangel, a Democrat, saying “WWJD” to support his position, and we have Mike Huckabee, a Republican, pointing out that Rangel is quite selective in what Scriptures he follows and warning us all of the dangers of trying to misappropriate Jesus to support our politics. And it seems we’ve come full circle. The Democrats are the neo-fundamentalist Bible thumpers trying to misuse God to ram unwanted policies down our throats, and the Republicans are the level headed ones not wanting to shoehorn religion into a policy debate.

  • Pablo

    Republicans Are Liars said:
    Here, then, are 10 Republican Lies about the Bush tax cuts:

    You mean the Obama tax cuts, don’t you? He signed ‘em, they’re his now.

  • Pablo

    kvon said:
    My favorite part of the Conservative thesis is that they talk about Jesus constantly…

    Your favorite part is the part you completely made up? Somehow, I’m not surprised by that. You lie a lot.

  • purveyor

    Nature Freak said:

    There are some on the left who will disagree with me, but Rangell should have stepped down by now.
    He has become somewhat of an embarrassment.
    For historical reasons, he will not go gently in the night.
    Democrats need to be harder on our own. B.S is B.S.

    There you go FREAK. Some positive feedback, at least 3 thumbs up!

  • Pablo
  • Republicans Are Liars

    Pablo said:
    You mean the Obama tax cuts, don’t you? He signed ‘em, they’re his now.

    Idiot Boy, Pablo: The Republicans forced Obama to sign the bill or shut the country down. They are the BUSH TAX CUTS OR IF YOU WILL THE REPUBLICAN TAX CUTS. Think a little before you write next time.

  • http://constitutionallibertarian.co.cc DavidKramer

    Republicans Are Liars said:
    Idiot Boy, Pablo: The Republicans forced Obama to sign the bill or shut the country down. They are the BUSH TAX CUTS OR IF YOU WILL THE REPUBLICAN TAX CUTS. Think a little before you write next time.

    Actually, they are NOT tax cuts if they do not lower taxes.

    But hey, Obama likes to call raising taxes raising spending in the tax code, so I can see how you lefties get so confused.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Danny-Ross/100002149217620 Danny Ross

    1) God only demanded 10%, and that paid for the government they had. – theocracy
    2) Jesus said “Render unto Caesar the things which are Caesar’s, and unto God the things that are God’s”

  • Nature Freak

    Elmer Gantry.

  • Luckysplit

    Jesus was a modest and humble. His greatness was in his teaching, and
    one of his most important lessons was the one in which people shouldn`t
    worship statues and idols.

    Spirit of Jesus lives in each modest and humble man, as well as in
    any bird or tree, and should not be looked up in churches or statues.
    Building big monuments will not make any of us bigger than we already
    are (maybe smaller, instead). We should think “smaller” and not
    “larger”. That`s what Jesus would recognize and prize. In the eyes of
    believers he should be count as an mirror of our humanity, our acts, our
    lives. Smooth faced worshipers are just like false prophets, they go to
    the same herd. We all live at the junction. Doing good is one way,
    talking about it is the opposite way.

    Each of us should be look for our own path, wisely..maybe stop for a moment and ask ourselves: – What would Jesus do?

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