Huckabee Jokes about Obama Ducking a Gunman

[powergirl]

And a message from our "Values" party, the Christian Coalition, Family Research Council, and a minister. What a piece of filth.


From CNN Associate Political Editor Rebecca Sinderbrand


Huckabee addressed the NRA Friday.

"(CNN) – During a speech before the National Rifle Association convention Friday afternoon in Louisville, Kentucky, former Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee — who has endorsed presumptive GOP nominee John McCain — joked that an unexpected offstage noise was Democrat Barack Obama looking to avoid a gunman.

“That was Barack Obama, he just tripped off a chair, he's getting ready to speak,” said the former Arkansas governor, to audience laughter. “Somebody aimed a gun at him and he dove for the floor.”

"Obama supports extending the assault weapons ban, limits on gun sales, and a national law against carrying concealed weapons, with exceptions for retired police and military personnel. John McCain – whose legislative record was awarded a C+ rating by the NRA in 2004, but has received a perfect score – will address the group later Friday afternoon. His speech will include remarks "on the issue of unconditional negotiation with state sponsors of terror" that aides tell CNN’s Dana Bash are a direct response to Obama’s comments earlier Friday."

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/16/huckabee-jokes-about-obama-ducking-a-gunman/



:mad:

[livetohike]

1. He's a pitiful excuse for a human being

I never saw the appeal. I remember when people thought he might be the nominee.

[JI7]

7. he has a better personal appeal than other candidates, but he is also known for his jokes

making fun of other candidates.

[4_Legs_Good]

10. He's been pretty consistently funny

I loved his appearances on Colbert. Every one of them was a riot and his self depricating humor was welcome. I actually liked the guy in a personal kinda way.

This, OTOH, is not f*cking funny in any dimension I can think of.

David

[JI7]

15. i agree, he can be pretty nasty about things, but i bet this is something

that the pukes regularly joke about behind the scenes.

McCain should call on him to apologize. what if a Democrat made jokes about McCain being tortured.

[Texas Hill Country]

23. of course they do... it was a tasteless joke, but i find it hard to believe that he meant anything

by it...

he seems like a very reasonable and good hearted person...


warped views on politics, but a decent human being.

[ecstatic]

25. I can't wait until Tuesday after next

:eyes: Maybe then we'll all be spared from your tireless posts defending racism and repugs.

[Texas Hill Country]

26. thank you for the enlightening comment. i am a much better person for it.

[NorthernSpy]

41. but if he'd said it about Hillary, you'd be fit to be tied...

:eyes:

[goclark]

42. A reasonable human being would not make "jokes" like that

in thi political climate to a national audience.

No more Huckabee for me.

[Paladin]

43. Know Anything About The Democratic Party's History.....

....for the last, say, 45 years or so? You might read up on it a little; for-real Democrats have a little problem with assassination "jokes" aimed at prominent party members. There are good reasons why.

But it looks like you're already a member of the Mike Huckabee Blowjob Brigade, so it's probably not worth your time...

[anigbrowl]

39. All good things come to an end...in this case, what respect I did have for Huckabee

I have transferred from the the Funny Clown to the Evil Clown file. Please updates your records.

[genna]

47. What part of James Earl Ray and Lee Harvey Oswald does Mick Huckabee miss?

[BlooInBloo]

2. Oddly enough, the Secret Service jokes about the same thing.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/5/14/161623/632/991/515663

He needs to get private, trustworthy protection.

[ingac70]

3. That is sick...

the wingnuts are really pushing this fantasy of Obama being shot, planting the seeds in their crackpot voters heads!

[4_Legs_Good]

4. Is this funny on any planet???

I don't get it?

Did the NRA members laugh?

??

I just don't get it. I've found Huckabee to be entertaining, though not impressive in any way. He's been consistently funny.

WTF is this about?

?????? I'm so confused.

David

[Zachstar]

5. What a fucker. And the reason the NRA is viewed as a hostile organization by some.

How the fuck does he advance gun rights when he is talking about such a fucked up subject.

MANY people fear for Obama's safety when you have nutjobs all over the place. And this fucker decades to make a joke about it?

Well atleast he destroyed his chance at being McCain's VP choice... Or maybe not because McCain can't think right.

[blogslut]

6. Whatever, old man

After all, not every man can raise a son that kills dogs the old fashioned way with knives and rocks.

[City Lights]

8. You're one sick fucker, Huckabee.

And a sorry excuse for a Christian minister.

Fuck you!

[Kool Kitty]

12. That's what I was going to say-such a good Christian.

Such a funny guy. So likeable. *sigh*

[thewiseguy]

9. Ladies and Gentlemen introducing the real Mike Huckabee!

[HCE SuiGeneris]

11. Unbelievably dangerous talk.

:grr: :grr: :grr:

[NewHampshireDem]

13. You folks are missing the larger point, IMHO

“Somebody aimed a gun at him and he dove for the floor.”

This particular "joke" works on a couple of different levels for this crowd:

1. Obama's a wimp, unlike those "real men" (*snicker* *snicker*) in the NRA who would whip out their chrome penises instead of hitting the floor.

2. Obama's not even a "real n****" like those 'boys' in rap videos--they at least know how to 'bust a cap'. (Which also feeds into #1, since the wingnut fantasy is killing a black criminal, especially one who has been scared off by the racist's larger chrome penis, has dropped his weapon, and is fleeing.)

THAT is how sick these fucks are.

edit:

On the up side: HUCKLEBERRY FOR VP!

[AllentownJake]

14. I hope he's the VP pick

I would love to take on some Chuck Norris.

[NorthernSpy]

16. joking about assassination threats against Obama?

They don't even try to hide it anymore.

[K Gardner]

17. This is disgustingly sick.

[progressoid]

18. Oh Bwa ha ha ha ha ha. That's fucking hilarious!

There's nothing funnier than jokes about assassinating public leaders.


Douchebag.

[Bucky]

19. That other thud you hear is Mike Huckabee ducking out of his "nice guy" image

[iamahaingttta]

20. A True Christian Patriot!

This is why I dislike Christians and Patriots...

[atufal1c]

21. Is this the second or third time assassination has come up

on the campaign trail?

Can anyone remember assassination jokes made by candidates against another candidate EVER?

(I'm sure someone can, but my point is WHAT THE FUCK?!)

And heaven forbid anyone pointing out the obvious racial connotations.

Mike, you ignorant "non-believer in photosynthesis" fuck!

Keep playing the funny fat man. It's worked so well for others...

[Frustratedlady]

22. I don't like that AT ALL!

Someone had better clue him in about decency. He's a minister, eh?

Sick!

[ecstatic]

24. I'm actually very disappointed that Huckabee would go there

I thought he had more class than that. Sadly, I was very wrong. Very wrong message for a "preacher" to give in front of an audience of delusional gun nuts.

[Blue-Jay]

27. I had actually hoped that Huckabee was *above* that kind of thing.

No matter. I'm WAY beyond being surprised by the shit that comes out of the mouths of Republicans.

[Swamp Rat]

28. Huckaburgers!

:eyes:

[TwilightGardener]

29. Huckabee has always been a fuckwad. What, you people are surprised?

[catgirl]

30. Mike's NOT Nice!

He let a repeat rapist free in Arkansas for political reasons, even when the victims protested. The rapist
then went on to rape and kill another woman. THAT'S Mike Huchabee. Btw, I believe one of the victims
is related to Bill Clinton. Am I right?

[powergirl]

31. Chris Matthews is talking about this

Tucker Bowtie made some lukewarm attempt to defend Huckabee "if that is what he really meant, but if he didn't, I'm mad." losers

[grassfed]

32. He should save his best lines for Colbert and Stewart who adore him.

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[npincus]

34. hilarious... does he know any "noose jokes"?

[TexasLady]

35. That Fucking Asshole

:mad:

[ErinBerin84]

36. Brian Williams brought this up on NBC

National News and sounded disgusted.

[Beacool]

37. I was surprised at Huckabee.

His joke was in very poor taste!!!!

:thumbsdown:

[Blondiegrrl]

44. Same here. I thought Huckabee was a nice guy, even thought I disagreed

with his policies.

This was an inexcusably low blow.

[Beacool]

48. I just heard on the radio that he apologized for his gaffe.

It's the least he could do.

[IsItJustMe]

38. Huckabee is as funny as a massive heart attack. I am surprised at his apologists in these posts.

[Cha]

40. hucksterbe and bush are pathetic little men who have

nothing to offer the real world so they come up with their canned humor and hope the shit flies.

huckster is showing that there's nothing behind his curtain..be glad.

Obama can take those two and throw in mccain with the m$$$fm stabbin' in the rear flank and he's still going to be our next Prez.

[Blondiegrrl]

45. Well the good news is, Huckabee has probably eliminated his chances as McCain's running mate.

C'mon, Johnny! Pick Mitt Romney! He's a sure fire win for you! :evilgrin:

[Iris]

46. Disgusting.

It is so obvious idiots like him just don't get it.