Comments on: Huckabee on Vertical Thinking & Vertical Politics

By: Familiarly

Familiarly — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 02:02:39 +0000

Somehow i missed the point. Probably lost in translation Anyway … nice blog to visit.

cheers, Familiarly.

By: Carey

Carey — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 21:51:20 +0000

Huckabee, though a former Pastor, is a typical politician. He’s trying to find “catch phrases” that will stick in people’s minds and hearts. “Vertical Politics” has been one of those he’s used – and perhaps you haven’t been listening, he has defined what he means by it. His website clearly states his definition (and I’ve heard him say it on countless interviews) –

From the mouth of the Huckster himself:
“Everywhere I go on the campaign trail, I meet voters with a real thirst for a healthy discussion of the issues. Ultimately, people don’t care whether an issue comes from the left or the right. What they want to talk about are ideas that lift America up and make us better. It’s what I call ‘Vertical Politics.’ “

By: Hector Lopez

Hector Lopez — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 18:05:33 +0000

Great article Rich. I’m with you. There must be a reason for Huckabee to use such stealth language. He has taken some ingredients from Obama’s “Unite” and “Change” recipes and has built a facade with which he can slip his Christian messages under. I fear that he may be able to successfully herd enough of his sheep (evangelicals) as well as those on-the-fence types to win the nomination.

Why must a successful candidate in the year 2008 wear his/her religion on BOTH sleeves? It wasn’t too long ago that JFK was speaking of the virtues of the separation of church and state to a cheering crowd. That sort of speech seems unthinkable now and would likely result in political suicide.

By: Ross Presser

Ross Presser — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 21:06:28 +0000

Then what does Huckabee mean by it? He’s never explained what he means in public, only used the phrase.

By: Carey

Carey — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 19:15:02 +0000

I’ve been a Christian pastor for 15 plus years. And I’m not a Huckabee supporter (still weighing all the candidates). And the idea of “vertical politics” as Huckabee uses it is NOT some sort of evangelical “code” for anything. I’m sure some Christians have used the concept for various reasons and at various times – but I urge you not to be among those (like the media) who panic about something that isn’t reality. The media and modern political parties are infamous for such witch-hunts. It’s ridiculous, and foolish.