Here we have it, ladies and gentlemen, the GOP’s longstanding “compassionate conservatism” is over. Keep in mind, this cruel, heartless man is an ordained Southern Baptist preacher — and he said this at supposed conservative values convention:
According to Republican Presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee, that’s exactly right. People with pre-existing conditions, he explains are like houses that have already burned down.
“It sounds so good, and it’s such a warm message to say we’re not gonna deny anyone from a preexisting condition,” Huckabee explained at the Value Voters Summit today. “Look, I think that sounds terrific, but I want to ask you something from a common sense perspective. Suppose we applied that principle [to] our property insurance. And you can call your insurance agent and say, “I’d like to buy some insurance for my house.” He’d say, “Tell me about your house.” “Well sir, it burned down yesterday, but I’d like to insure it today.” And he’ll say “I’m sorry, but we can’t insure it after it’s already burned.” Well, no preexisting conditions.”
One can only hope that -when Huckabee appears before St. Peter requesting admission to The Hereafter- he gets told that his membership is forfeit due to his numerous violations of the Word of God and will thus be denied.