Huckabee compares Trump to Churchill

[inanna]

Source: The Hill

By Jacqueline Thomsen - 12/26/17 04:43 PM EST

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee (R) in a tweet Tuesday compared President Trump to British leader Winston Churchill.

Huckabee said he had just been to see the film “The Darkest Hour,” which dramatizes Churchill's experiences as prime minister during World War II, calling it a reminder of “what real leadership looks like.”

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Trump has shown his admiration for Churchill in the past. He returned a bust of the British leader to the Oval Office during his first day as president and hosted lawmakers for a screening of “The Darkest Hour” earlier this month.

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Social media users quickly mocked Huckabee for making the comparison.

Read more: http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/366519-huckabee-compares-trump-to-churchill

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[Freethinker65]

1. Hahahahahahaha

[Iliyah]

2. Sooooooooooo

disrespectful to the English people. Sad.

[Zorro]

83. Huckabee, Trump, and the entire Republican Party

insults the intelligence of thinking Americans daily.

[Siwsan]

3. I'm having a hard time than usual, wrapping my brain around that one.

Are people, like Huckabee, willfully stupid, or do they think trump*'s fan base is that ignorant that they will glom on and swallow that nonsense?

[groundloop]

5. Yes, sadly 45*s fan base is THAT ignorant

[Siwsan]

10. I should know that, from a co-worker who is a trump* supporter

I had to call Des Moines, IA, one day, and mused, out loud, that it was in the Central time zone so I needed to wait an hour, before I called (It was 9 eastern time). This individual informed me that I was wrong. Iowa is in the Pacific time zone. I looked at her and said 'Iowa, not Idaho' and most of Idaho is in the Mountain zone. She insisted that I was wrong because Iowa was ON THE PACIFIC COAST. I burst out laughing at her.

Admittedly, that probably wasn't smart, because from that point on, she joined forces with the only other trump* supporter, in the department, and I remained in their cross hairs until I took an early retirement. Mainly to get away from them. I had laughed at the other one when it became apparent she had no idea that Liberals and Libertarians were two totally separate political groups. I laughed loud, at that one.

[notdarkyet]

17. He is Sarahs daddy. Guess they are both idolaters .

[Laffy Kat]

4. There is only one possible response to this:

[duforsure]

6. Just consider the source.

[Sneederbunk]

7. I compare Huckabee to Bozo the Clown.

[The Genealogist]

57. Bozo brought many people happiness (well maybe not coulrophobics)

All Huckabee has brought is fundevangelical claptrap and a mendacious daughter who wouldn't know the truth if it bit her.

[underpants]

8. Unfortunately "The Darkest Hour" is a rightwing wargasm

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I say that because despite his politics I am huge Gary Oldman fan. I've heard Limbaugh just ranting about how great this movie is. See it establishes th manliness of the right vs the weakness ( Chamberlain ) of the left - this is a central tenant of rightwing radio.

Expect self flagulating victimization if the movie is snubbed or doesn't win awards.

[paleotn]

23. Ironically,

the right wing, such as Fred Koch and Prescott Bush, did profitable business WITH the Nazis. Right wing America was staunchly isolationist and in some cases mildly pro-Nazis. Congress gave FDR fits about aid to Britain, particularly the Republicans. It was the American left that was staunchly anti-Nazi and had it not been for preparations advocated by FDR, we would have been even more woefully unprepared than we were.

[FakeNoose]

87. Yes it's the liberals like Roosevelt who had the right stuff against Hitler

I hope somebody points that out to idiotic Rush Limbaugh. It's funny how the rightwing nuts seem to have selective blackouts on that issue. In England there were several conservatives (and some royals) who quietly sided with Hitler. This was shown in the 2nd series of "The Crown" in which the young Queen Elizabeth II has to deal with the disloyalty/treason of her uncle the Duke of Windsor.

[choie]

51. Hey underpants

I think you may be confusing Gary Oldham with Gary Sinise. Sinise is an outspoken conservative.

[mr_lebowski]

86. Perhaps so, never heard Oldman (not Oldham) ... is non-liberal ... unlike Sinise, who's a Con ...

Maybe it's the Gary thing that's confusing, plus their 'hey-days' being roughly the same period ...

Oldman however is at least 3x the actor Sinise is ... as in 'brilliant' vs 'decent' ...

The best RW actor is probably Jon Voight ... and Eastwood is very easily the best RW director. Most of the rest of the 'known RW people' in Hollywood are what I'd call 'passable' at what they do ... aside from Victoria Jackson, who's a fucking joke.

Oh,and the brilliant Dennis Hopper I believe said he voted for Bush, but he went to the dark side 'late' ...

[bullwinkle428]

66. Chamberlain also led the Conservative party in the U.K.

[CTyankee]

88. I saw it and I didn't think it was a "wargasm." I liked it and Gary Oldham was just

great. Churchill had Hitler and Mussolini figured out. He had strong opposition (who favored "negotiating." FDR couldn't do anything at that point. The royal family was considering a move to Canada for their own safety. The whole situation was pretty dicey.

[DemoTex]

9. Meanwhile, back at the Huckabilly beach house ($7.5+ million) in Florida ..

The Reverend Mike is counting his money .. because he will say ANYTHING for money (as will Sarah, obviously).


Blue Mountain Beach - South Walton County
Florida
(Photo by DemoTex)

[dalton99a]

24. Lying and grifting is pretty profitable

[Frustratedlady]

36. Good lord! They must pay preachers well in Arkansas.

What's that bottom flag...well, the one above it, as well. How could he afford that, let alone the taxes? That makes me sick.

[mtngirl47]

39. Looks like Arkansas State Flag n/t

[Frustratedlady]

41. Thanks.

[mtngirl47]

50. Middle flag is the Florida State Flag....he's just a flag flying guy!

[Frustratedlady]

52. OK. Shows how much attention I pay to flags.

I'm surprised he doesn't have the tea party flag. Isn't that how we got him?

[dchill]

54. Wonder if they have a cee-ment pond.

[trusty elf]

73. .......

[dchill]

75. Jethro! Elly May!

[shanny]

78. Beachfront property in Florida....

an informed choice, clearly.

[pecosbob]

11. Just goes to reinforce the old saying

they don't fall far from the tree.

[appalachiablue]

12. Gah! Unbelievable and offensive.

[inanna]

13. Yes. VERY offensive.

[appalachiablue]

19. The ignorance and arrogance makes me so ashamed as an American. Also livid!

Churchill was an exceptional man and proven leader possessing strength and skills so far beyond the level of these morons it's frightening how they step in to co-op similarities and credit where none is due whatsoever. They should remain respectful and humble, or at least quiet!

It's so incredibly stupid and embarrassing for this nation and the world. Sigh...with big apologies for the messes Inanna.

[inanna]

21. My grandmother was a nurse during the war in Britain.

She met my Canadian grandfather while he was posted there.

Although she voted liberal here in Canada until the day she died - she had nothing but respect for the man she felt saved her home country. She had stories GALORE about Churchill: his speeches, his humour - and yes - his drinking.

She told me how everyone would stop to listen to him on the radio.

He gave them hope.

[dflprincess]

60. You know how we've been told the British government doesn't want Prince Harry to invite the Obamas

to his wedding lest Trump be offended?

They stopped worrying about that today.

[appalachiablue]

61. Yes, I read the story here. So the Brit. govt.'s issue is no more- thank heaven.

Harry and Meghan should have whoever they want, and the Obamas will be a beautiful, classy addition to the guests attending. As a real wedding lover and admirer of Harry's mother Diana, I look forward to these cute young folks' nuptials!

[dflprincess]

62. I was being facetious

I have no idea if insulting Churchill would be enough for May's government to drop any objections it might have - thought it should be.

[appalachiablue]

67. That your remarks were flip crossed my mind, but I mostly like to look on the sane, bright side.

If POTUS and FL, the Obamas weren't included in Wm. and Kate's Westminster wedding which 'outranks' Harry's marriage, why should the aims of Trump or the administration, or that of the Brit. establishment have so much weight re the inclusion, or not of the US Pres.? So far, there's no indication that the couple wants them there. So what- they'll be muscled in? jeeze.

The Obamas have been included, Harry has fairly big feet so he needs to put one down if he and M. feel strongly about them attending. The matter seems clear to me. Besides, isn't May is on the way out. Methinks this media source and maybe others could have manipulated issues in order to drive attention or controversy. But however long this tempest goes on, there's only so much sleep I'll lose over it.

[sakabatou]

14. I think I lost my lunch

[NastyRiffraff]

15. Whatever you think of Churchill

He was a master of the English language. NOTHING like Dump who has the vocabulary of a not too bright five year old.

[shenmue]

16. MOTHERFUCKER, WHAT?!?! ROFL HAAAAA

I don't know whether to cry or shoot myself.

[marybourg]

18. They have no shame. nt

[truthisfreedom]

20. Hey huck, uhh, thats not a teat youre suckling.

[dalton99a]

22. Well, definitely the greatest president ever with the exception of the late great Abraham Lincoln

[appalachiablue]

68. +1 Look at Boris, all of them

[paleotn]

25. Too much cornpone and possum causes brain atrophy.

Huckleberry Sarah suffers the same malady.

[thegoose]

42. And that pure grain moonshine

Blasts out those brain cells (and they had so few to start with) like nobody's business.

[trusty elf]

72. Don't forget the fried squirrel!

[bucolic_frolic]

26. Right on, Huckster Hucker! You have reminded us all

"We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender."

[chelsea0011]

27. So, he saw a movie and thought.........

[jmowreader]

28. Yep. Exactly like Churchill...

Churchill's most famous speech: https://www.winstonchurchill.org/resources/speeches/1940-the-finest-hour/we-shall-fight-on-the-beaches/

I have, myself, full confidence that if all do their duty, if nothing is neglected, and if the best arrangements are made, as they are being made, we shall prove ourselves once again able to defend our Island home, to ride out the storm of war, and to outlive the menace of tyranny, if necessary for years, if necessary alone. At any rate, that is what we are going to try to do. That is the resolve of His Majesty’s Government-every man of them. That is the will of Parliament and the nation. The British Empire and the French Republic, linked together in their cause and in their need, will defend to the death their native soil, aiding each other like good comrades to the utmost of their strength. Even though large tracts of Europe and many old and famous States have fallen or may fall into the grip of the Gestapo and all the odious apparatus of Nazi rule, we shall not flag or fail. We shall go on to the end, we shall fight in France, we shall fight on the seas and oceans, we shall fight with growing confidence and growing strength in the air, we shall defend our Island, whatever the cost may be, we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender, and even if, which I do not for a moment believe, this Island or a large part of it were subjugated and starving, then our Empire beyond the seas, armed and guarded by the British Fleet, would carry on the struggle, until, in God’s good time, the New World, with all its power and might, steps forth to the rescue and the liberation of the old.

Trump's most famous speech: http://www.bbc.com/news/election-us-2016-37595321

No, no, Nancy. No this was [inaudible] and I moved on her very heavily in fact I took her out furniture shopping. She wanted to get some furniture. I said I'll show you where they have some nice furniture. I moved on her like a bitch. I couldn't get there and she was married. Then all-of-a-sudden I see her, she's now got the big phony tits and everything. She's totally changed her look."

Yeah that's her with the gold. I better use some Tic Tacs just in case I start kissing her. You know I'm automatically attracted to beautiful... I just start kissing them. It's like a magnet. Just kiss. I don't even wait. And when you're a star they let you do it. You can do anything. Grab them by the pussy. You can do anything.

[madamesilverspurs]

29. Well, it's clear that Huck's daughter

has inherited her father's penchant for hyperbolic untruthiness...


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[Ken Burch]

30. I can see the comparison...

...both of them are currently brain-dead...

[dalton99a]

33. +1

[geretogo]

31. How dare this brain dead two bit preacher and con man smear Churchill's name with a comparison

to the anti Christ Trump in the White House .

[lordsummerisle]

32. He beat The Onion to it n/t

[Irish_Dem]

34. That will go over well with the British.

Not.

[GregW]

35. I think he means WWI Churchill

You know, the architect of the disastrous Gallipoli Campaign.

[thbobby]

37. So Churchill was a draft dodger?

And a self-proclaimed pussy grabber?

And had three wives?

[mountain grammy]

38. I dont think i can take it anymore..

Last straw.

[Cryptoad]

40. Like the Brits were not pissed enough!!!!

[dflprincess]

63. Can't you hear the Queen?

"I knew Winston Churchill. Winston Churchill was my first prime minister. Donald Trump is no Winston Churchill."

[Cryptoad]

64. +1000

[czarjak]

43. Nothing beats a New Testament preacher fawning over the guy that can't think of anything he needs...

Forgiveness for.

[NNadir]

46. I guess he never read Matthew 19 16-24

It would seem that little hands Trumpy/ersatz Churchill might have trouble with verse 18 in particular, adultry, stealing and especially bearing false witness.

(Churchill, by way of comparison with the idiot bad orange in the White House had a vocabulary significantly larger than 300 words.)

KJV:

And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?
17
And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments.
18
He saith unto him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness,
19
Honor thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.
20
The young man saith unto him, All these things have I kept from my youth up: what lack I yet?
21
Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.
22
But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.
23
Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.
24
And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

People who make pretensions about faith and yet know nothing at all about it, or worse, contradict it are the most obnoxious and evil people on the planet.

[SammyWinstonJack]

44. Ugh.

[YOHABLO]

45. God where do they come up with these delusions? Yeah right Mike just like Winston.

[heaven05]

47. yeah well

if Churchill was a stupid, racist, ignorant, lying, sexually predatory pig, yeah then the idiotboypotus is just like him. Eat shit huckabee and your daughter too.

[cagefreesoylentgreen]

48. I agree

If she means this side of Churchill.

"I hate Indians. They are a beastly people with a beastly religion."


Up to 3 million people starved to death while British officials begged Churchill to direct food supplies to the region. He bluntly refused. He raged that it was their own fault for "breeding like rabbits". At other times, he said the plague was "merrily" culling the population.


More here http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/not-his-finest-hour-the-dark-side-of-winston-churchill-2118317.html

[heaven05]

81. well

that takes care of his "finest hour".

[rpannier]

49. Has anyone asked the Churchill family what they think?

My guess is, they'd disagree

[Sneederbunk]

53. I am thinking Mussolini without the brains.

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

55. Unlike Trump, Churchill actually served in the military

Wish stolen valor would apply in this case.

[47of74]

56. Fuckabee, showing once again why I call him Fuckabee.

[dubyadiprecession]

58. Churchill was a tyrant/foreign power occupier to the people of Ireland and India,to say the least!

Churchill's party duped the people of Britain into a war with Germany, because trade deals were hindered with Europe under the Nazi occupation. This of course, went beyond the original Polish-British common defence pact they had with Poland. Young British men ultimately died for this political posturing by the Tories.

Don't buy into this hype of Churchill being a great leader, who saved Britain, he was really a scumbag and so is Trump!

[DavidDvorkin]

65. So they should have made peace with the Nazis?

[Botany]

80. R you serious?

"Don't buy into this hype of Churchill being a great leader, who saved Britain, he was really a scumbag ...."

[dflprincess]

59. Churchill was leader the U.K. needed during the war

but what is rarely mentioned (at least in the U.S.) that in the election of 1945 the Conservative party was voted out and the Labour party took over and Clement Attlee became Prime Minister. Churchill became PM again in 1951.

(I've been told that the outster by the Brits of their wartime leader was something Americans just couldn't wrap their heads around, because we, of course, would never do such a thing - after all, we elected the very bland Eisenhower twice - not that he was all bad.)

[DavidDvorkin]

69. I was born in England during WWII to Jewish parents

If not for Churchill -- and the RAF, the RN, and the civilians who rescued the troops at Dunkirk -- my parents would have been murdered by an occupation government before I was conceived.

History is complex, and so are the great historical figures.

[Solly Mack]

70. You also had some very fine people on both sides, (talking about nazis/Charlottesville) - Trump

Churchill would have never said that. He fought against Nazis - he didn't embrace them.

[Scarsdale]

71. The only thing they have

in common is their shape, plus many chins. Churchill would have made mincemeat of tRump, he could not tolerate ignorant people.

[JHB]

74. Churchill left turds in a latrine with more character and natural complexion than Trump.

[oasis]

76. "Buckabee" will keep the money rolling in by saying stupid shit.

💵💵💵💵💵💵💵💵💵 Will do, or say anything for a buck. He's made it his life's work.

[Botany]

77. Trump kept a copy of Hitler's speech's by his bed.

n/t

[shanny]

79. Republicans and their Delusions of Grandeur.

Is that a prerequisite, do you think?

[marble falls]

82. Mike reminds me of a spastic colon.

[DoctorJoJo]

84. Mike Has a Soft Spot for All Grossly Overweight People!

[Aristus]

85. Both were fat and born into wealthy families.

Aaaaaaaaaaaand......that's about it...

[olddad56]

89. perhaps there was a little too much inbreeding going on in her family.