Stupid Politician Tricks, Chapter 1
I considered Mike Huckabee a possible real Republican challenger until I read his statement that Jesus is for the death penalty. It’s not the statement that has me scratching my head; it’s the logic. Here’s his argument:
“Interestingly enough,” Huckabee allowed, “if there was ever an occasion for someone to have argued against the death penalty, I think Jesus could have done so on the cross and said, ‘This is an unjust punishment and I deserve clemency’.”
Such an argument coming from someone who is trained in theology and is a minister, no less, is a huge statement as to his willingness to sell the truth down the river to get votes. He’s a politician, for sure, but he’s no better than any of the rest, and maybe worse, given his ability to twist around theology to fit his agenda.