#ISTANDSUNDAY: Live From Houston

"if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land. "
2 Chronicles 7:14

Grace Community Church, Houston -- In response to Mayor Parker's recent assault on the pulpit, several Christian organizations are holding a prayer event/religious liberty rally tonight in Houston:

Nanny State Tax Hikers for Dan Patrick

Yikes:

Mike Huckabee

Former Governor of Arkansas

“I’m proud to endorse Dan Patrick for Lieutenant Governor because Dan Patrick is an authentic conservative leader with a proven record of fighting for life, border security, tax reform and less government spending and debt.
Dan Patrick shares our values, is a Pro-Life committed Christian and has successfully passed laws to defend life and honor God in the Texas Senate and Texas state pledge.
It’s often said that Lieutenant Governor is the most influential position in Texas state government. I can think of no one better to serve as the next Lieutenant Governor of Texas and lead on the issues that matter most to conservatives than my friend Dan Patrick.”

- See more at: http://www.danpatrick.org/dans-endorsements/?adr#sthash.rR3qbJCa.dpuf

Mike Huckabee

Former Governor of Arkansas

“I’m proud to endorse Dan Patrick for Lieutenant Governor because Dan Patrick is an authentic conservative leader with a proven record of fighting for life, border security, tax reform and less government spending and debt.
Dan Patrick shares our values, is a Pro-Life committed Christian and has successfully passed laws to defend life and honor God in the Texas Senate and Texas state pledge.
It’s often said that Lieutenant Governor is the most influential position in Texas state government. I can think of no one better to serve as the next Lieutenant Governor of Texas and lead on the issues that matter most to conservatives than my friend Dan Patrick.”

Mike Huckabee

Former Governor of Arkansas

“I’m proud to endorse Dan Patrick for Lieutenant Governor because Dan Patrick is an authentic conservative leader with a proven record of fighting for life, border security, tax reform and less government spending and debt.

Dan Patrick shares our values, is a Pro-Life committed Christian and has successfully passed laws to defend life and honor God in the Texas Senate and Texas state pledge.

It’s often said that Lieutenant Governor is the most influential position in Texas state government. I can think of no one better to serve as the next Lieutenant Governor of Texas and lead on the issues that matter most to conservatives than my friend Dan Patrick.”

 This would be the saw Mike Huckabee who endorsed Dewhurst in 2012.

And, in case you're wondering why Mike Huckabee such a troubling endorsement:

Mike Huckabee

Former Governor of Arkansas

“I’m proud to endorse Dan Patrick for Lieutenant Governor because Dan Patrick is an authentic conservative leader with a proven record of fighting for life, border security, tax reform and less government spending and debt.
Dan Patrick shares our values, is a Pro-Life committed Christian and has successfully passed laws to defend life and honor God in the Texas Senate and Texas state pledge.
It’s often said that Lieutenant Governor is the most influential position in Texas state government. I can think of no one better to serve as the next Lieutenant Governor of Texas and lead on the issues that matter most to conservatives than my friend Dan Patrick.”

- See more at: http://www.danpatrick.org/dans-endorsements/?adr#sthash.rR3qbJCa.dpuf

And, of course, this progressive monstrosity:




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Update: Egad, and here Huckabee [really lamely] defending Common Core:

Will David Barton be the Next Chick-fil-a?!?

David Barton is a national treasure.  He has done more to preserve the truth about America's Juedo-Christian foundation than anyone else currently alive.  That's why what happened to him Friday is such a shame.

In cast you missed it, last Friday the publisher of Barton's latest work The Jefferson Lies dropped the title.  They claimed a review of the book revealed "historical details...that were not adequately supported."  It's worth pointing out that the publisher did not offer a single specific example.  The publisher didn't even consult Barton over the alleged inaccuracies before pulling the book.  In reality, the publisher caved to left-wing pressure.

(Sidenote: If the book is really as inaccurate as the publisher claims, what does it say about the competence of that publisher that they green-lighted it in the first place?!?)

David Barton is a big boy and he can take care of himself.  He's already found a new publisher.  There is, however, opportunity in this setback.

This controversy is another Chick-fil-a.  In both cases, someone made a claim contrary to the conventional wisdom.  In both cases, rather than engaging in open debate, the purveyors of conventional wisdom shut down dissenting views.

Obviously, I don't (yet!) have a megaphone the size of Mike Huckabee's or Glenn Beck's.  I do, however, think holding 'David Barton Appreciation Day' on September 1 would send a powerful message.  Please take a moment to post this blog entry to Mike Huckabee's and Glenn Beck's Facebook pages if you agree.

Update: The Blaze has A LOT more.