It's My Space

Hampton Union 12-14-07
By Ron Dupuis
If you are a Democrat, there is absolutely no reason to read this column. Because of his recent surge in all the polls, both locally and nationally, and because this is my space to express my “humble opinion” each and every week, and because I want a man in the White House who is GOD fearing and not afraid of his faith, I’m going to sing the praises of my favorite Presidential candidate, Mike Huckabee.
For tunneled vision, close minded Democrats, instead of reading any further, there are several options. One is to gather up your laptop and go to one of your cherished, pretentious coffee shops, order a double mocha latté with foam, sprinkles and whatever, sit by a window and pretend to do some work. Your image will be enhanced if you have one of those tumor looking phones hanging off your ear. Another option would be to watch Oprah. You never can tell, there may be a free new car in your future, or perhaps a refrigerator. Finally you may find a group of Hillary supporters, join hands and sing a few verses of “Cumby-yah”, then sit down and discuss the “vast right wing conspiracy” that is trying to destroy her.

(Authors note; the monthly meeting of the V.R.W.C. society has been changed from Tues to Wednesday. Members are urged to contact the secret underground message center for further details.)

Now, my praises for Gov. Mike Huckabee.

Mike Huckabee is a down to earth un-pretentious, blue collar type of guy. The son of a firefighter who always held at least two jobs, Mike was the first member of his family to graduate from high school. Inheriting the work ethic of his Dad, Mike held two, sometimes three jobs, in order to get through college. After overcoming what seemed tragic health issues for his wife (cancerous tumor) during the first year of their long time marriage, Mike decided to let his faith in GOD define his character. A belief he still hold today and especially during this campaign.

On a few of the major issues;

Fair Tax Plan; I like it because it does away with the I.R.S. and all the lawyers, C.P.A.’s and accountants that make a living preying on the average citizens hard earned dollars because of a failure to understand how to best file returns. It is a little complicated for me to do it justice so I urge everyone to look up www.fairtax.org.
Border Security; First and foremost “Build the fence”. Mike has received the endorsement of Jim Gilchrist founder of the Minutemen, a group that has been in the forefront of border security for the last five years.
Health care: The current system is broken. We don’t need a mandated government program. What we need is a consumer based system that promotes and rewards early preventative care. Enough said.
When you are climbing in the polls, your competition is worried and will say any thing to discourage your vote. I urge everyone who is a Republican to go to www.mikehuckabee.com and read the Governors position on all of the issues.

I’ve met with Mike Huckabee several times. I’ve questioned his positions both privately and in public forums. I have read everything I could find concerning his candidacy, both good and bad. The Dupuis family has even had him as a guest at our home. Our conclusion is that there is no other person we would like to see win the Republican nomination than Mike Huckabee.

Ron Dupuis is a long time New Hampshire resident, a former State Representative, and a freelance writer. His e-mail is drcdupuis@comcast.net. His web site may be viewed at www.imho-nh.blogspot.com.