"most kids who leave that breakfast table and go out and serve in the military, make that corporate decision with their family, most of them are conservatives, and they have conservative values, and they have Judeo-Christian values. And to force those people to work in a small, tight unit with somebody who is openly ___________."

It's really great that a Republican candidate for president has openly declared his view that the United States military is an official arm of the Christian religion. Really, that's great.

Is it the distant sound of the USA going down the proverbial "tubes"? I think so if they elect a conservative Republican president in 2008. I am cautiously optimistic though that there are enough Americans with common sense and decency (not to mention a thorough understanding of their country's ideals) not to let this happen. As for the comments of Mr. Hunter, what can I say? Another person who is living in an unreal world that only exists in his imagination. Cheers JBE

They booed a retired brigadier general, how classy. I'll remember that next time I see a "Support our troops" magnetic sticker on a car with a "W" sticker as well.

afhickman

"It takes a village (to make Village People)"

Mike Huckabucks is a dangerous homophobe who would sell out his grandmother to line his own pockets.  I know; I lived in Arkansas during most of his time as governor.  He was petty, self-important, and vindicative.  And those were his GOOD qualities.  He slipped into office through the back door when the REAL governor fell prey to Ken Starr and his minions.  He led the fight to get a convicted rapist (his victim was a distant cousing of Bill Clinton) out of prison so he could rape and murder again.  And he tried to shut down the only newspaper in the state that had the temerity to stand up to him.  His only claim to fame nationally, apart from his petulance and jokes at his home state's expense (he once called Arkansas a "Banana Republic" on Imus), is that he lost a hundred pounds after (rumored) bariatric surgery, then wrote a book called "Digging Your Own Grave With a Knife and Fork."  Now,  according to the press, he's the "nice guy" in the race.  He's a pip, all right.   

And wait till you get a load of Dammit, Janet! (the Missus Huckster). 

It really is infuriating that I have to pay taxes so that these anti-gay bigots can implement policies that discriminate against people like us.

The shear hatred the Republican Party openly and proudly expresses should drive them out of office on all levels. However, apparently it does not. Why? Because too many Americans still are backward, prejudiced, bigoted A-Holes.

 

WHAT???? seriously, that was so much bull, i can't even think of a real response. ugh

That was a horrible display last night at the Republican Youtube debate.  I felt neaseous watching last night.  And to think the world had to see our possible next offering as president of the USA. I truly felt embarrassed for this country.

It sickens me that they keep bringing up religion and how we are a christian nation...WTF!! American is not a christian nation!! In fact, looking back at the founding fathers, this is exactly what they didn't want to happen...the mixing of religion and politics. It's so difficult for me coming from England to adjust to all this religious and family values talk in politics. And the fact that the Republicans, Evangelical christans and fundamentalist  want to deny basic human dignity and equality to others just because they are gay is so very sad. But then again, what do we expect since these same people are the ones who believe that the earth was made in seven days, Noah's arc and Eve came out of Adam's rib. I'm telling you, if religious fundamentals had a hold of this country we would still be living in the dark ages. It's bad enough that progess in this country has come to a full stop for the last seven years under this administration.

And good for the general for standing up and asking about the failure of "Don't ask, Don't tell."  But damn scary at the response from the candidates and the booing in the crowd. I just couldn't believe that they would be so disrepectful to this man who served this country for decades.  The fact that England, Israel and some other countries  have openly gay soldiers who've been serving for years and the army remains strong, professional and with great leadership, goes to show that it is pure homophobia in this country that is driving the "Don't ask, Don't tell" failed policy.