I'm still trying to decide who to vote for for president, so I've been studying each candidates websites for every tidbit of information. keep coming back to Mike Huckabee... being a health nut myself, I have been impressed by his dedication to to lead by example:
"Huckabee’s efforts to improve his own health have received national attention. Diagnosed with Type II diabetes in 2003, he lost 110 pounds. Barely two years later, he has completed four marathons: The 2005 and 2006 Little Rock Marathons, the Marine Corps Marathon and the ING New York City Marathon. As a result of his accomplishments, The Road Runners Club of America named him its ‘Southern Region Runner of the Year’ and USA Track & Field has named him their ‘Athlete of the Week’ for the country."
Continuing to call for a national emphasis on living a healthy lifestyle, Huckabee completed his fourth book, “Quit Digging Your Grave With A Knife and Fork.” This 12-stop program is a no-nonsense approach to managing one’s health through lifestyle change rather than a simple diet and exercise plan."
(I LOVE HIS STANCE ON THE INCOME TAX. FEATURED IN MY OTHER BLOG ENTRY.)
And how could you NOT like a guy whose favorite band is THE BEATLES?! LOL.
"Huckabee, 51, enjoys playing bass guitar in his rock-n-roll band, Capitol Offense, which has opened for artists such as Willie Nelson and the Charlie Daniels Band, and has played the House of Blues in New Orleans, the Red Rocks Amphitheater in Denver, CO and for two presidential inauguration balls." His favorite band? The Beatles.
His stance on musical and artistic education:
"In addition, I want to provide our children what I call the "Weapons of Mass Instruction" - art and music - the secret, effective weapons that will help us to be competitive and creative. It is crucial that children flex both the left and right sides of the brain. We all know the cliché of thinking outside the box: I want our children to be so creative that they think outside the cardboard factory. Art and music are as important as math and science because the dreamers and visionaries among us take the rough straw of an idea and spin it into the gold of new businesses and jobs. It is as important to identify and encourage children with artistic talent as it is those with athletic ability. Our future economy depends on a creative generation.
Students with strong art and music programs have higher academic achievement overall, are far more likely to read for pleasure and participate in community service, and are less likely to engage in delinquent behavior. These programs have a powerful effect in leveling the academic playing field for students from lower socio-economic backgrounds. The study of music improves math scores, spatial reasoning and abstract thinking."
Yes, there are some issues I don't agree with (I'm more conservative on most every issue but abortion.) But one doesn't have to agree with all the issues to choose a competent world leader. I tend to favor those who "walk the walk and not just talk the talk."
Make your choice for president by doing your own research. PLEASE don't rely on the media's spin and what you happen to hear in bits and pieces. We ALL must do our due dilligence in making an intelligent and conscientious decision.
