Gingrich gets blunt reminder of his past
Newt Gingrich was speaking at the University of Pennsylvania last night and afterward took questions from the students.
Here’s the first one:
“You adamantly oppose gay rights… but you’ve also been married three times and admitted to having an affair with your current wife while you were still married to your second. As a successful politician who’s considering running for president, who would set the bar for moral conduct and be the voice of the American people, how do you reconcile this hypocritical interpretation of the religious values that you so vigorously defend?”
“Gingrich, speaking to about 800 at a speaker series event on the west Philadelphia campus, tried to cut off the question.
“I’ll bet almost everybody here can gather the thrust of your question,” he said. “I appreciate the delicacy and generosity in the way it was framed. … I hope you feel better about yourself.
“I’ve had a life which, on occasion, has had problems,” he added. “I believe in a forgiving God, and the American people will have to decide whether that’s their primary concern. If the primary concern of the American people is my past, my candidacy would be irrelevant. If the primary concern of the American people is the future… that’s a debate I’ll be happy to have with your candidate or any other candidate if I decide to run.”
The way he constructed his answer — “I’ve had a life which … has had problems” — is interesting. It’s as if he’s trying to distance himself from his own conduct. Then again, nobody ever questioned Newt’s verbal agility. His moral agility is another matter, and while I don’t think he should be hounded about it everywhere he goes, I’m glad the question was asked.
– Jay Bookman
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Normal
February 23rd, 2011
7:44 am
Jay,
Come on, man. Newt again? This only makes him seem revelent.
He is scum.
I’ll be back next thread…have a great day everybody!
Mick
February 23rd, 2011
7:45 am
It will be asked again and again and I’m sure it will not be framed as politely…
USinUK
February 23rd, 2011
7:46 am
“I’ve had a life which has had problems … mostly in my pants”
what a wanker.
THIS is the “personal responsibility” he espouses???
USinUK
February 23rd, 2011
7:46 am
” I hope you feel better about yourself.”
Newt. Dude. you got off LIGHTLY with that question.
um. so to speak.
Mick
February 23rd, 2011
7:48 am
Newt’s rallying cry: Wankers of the world unite!!
stands for decibels
February 23rd, 2011
7:51 am
Wankers of the world unite!!
You have nothing to lose but your… um… ew.
Southern Comfort (aka The Man)
February 23rd, 2011
7:52 am
Newt should watch The Ladies Man and take notes from Leon Phelps. Don’t blame it on the Wang….
Oh well, this thread should be good for a few jokes…
USinUK
February 23rd, 2011
7:54 am
Mick – I’m surprised he doesn’t take a cue from Marion Barry – B*&^$ set me up!!
Brad Steel
February 23rd, 2011
7:54 am
And why shouldn’t he be hounded? He has shown little restraint in his hounded.
Reap what ya’ sew. The golden rule.
I hope you feel better about yourself. Yeah. Real world-class verbal agility for an 8th-grader.
TaxPayer
February 23rd, 2011
7:56 am
Did anyone ask about Newt’s unwillingness to sit in the back of the plane, where seats were available or if he has expressed his forgiveness of Bill Clinton’s indiscretion. So many questions, so little time. By the way, does Newt still fantasize about living the dream of a life in a US where the south won the Civil War. I bet he still has wet dreams.
stands for decibels
February 23rd, 2011
7:56 am
“I appreciate the delicacy and generosity in the way it was framed.”
If the questioner wasn’t allowed a follow-up that included the phrase “Oh, do go [bleep] yourself, you whiny fat [bleep],” then there is no justice in this world.
jt
February 23rd, 2011
7:57 am
Almost as hypocritical as Senator Reid wanting to outlaw prostitution.
I can think of about 520 that he works with everyday.
USinUK
February 23rd, 2011
7:57 am
“Reap what ya’ sew”
sow.
as in sowing seeds.
stands for decibels
February 23rd, 2011
7:58 am
B*&^$ set me up!!
um, didn’t he marry the B*&^$ ?
kinda hard to pull that one off…
USinUK
February 23rd, 2011
7:58 am
dB –
USinUK
February 23rd, 2011
7:59 am
dB – welp, I was GONNA be faithful … but the woman, with the wily ways women have, seduced me … so, after our tawdry affair, I felt like I HAD to do the right thing and marry her …
or something like that …
Bill
February 23rd, 2011
8:00 am
I did not have sexual relations with that woman.
John
February 23rd, 2011
8:01 am
Atleast none of Newt’s wives he cheated on had cancer!!!
Brad Steel
February 23rd, 2011
8:03 am
Sow… Ah yes.
Sow I sea.
TaxPayer
February 23rd, 2011
8:05 am
Is Newt still hooking for the brothers Koch, like Walker and other Republicans.
Haywood Jablome
February 23rd, 2011
8:07 am
I can think of about 520 that he works with everyday.
That’s biting ironic rye wit. I’m talking Glenn Beck level wit.
Aquagirl
February 23rd, 2011
8:08 am
Children use the passive voice: “my toy got lost.” Adults who talk about their life as if it wandered off by itself and “had problems” are just children in grown-up bodies.
stands for decibels
February 23rd, 2011
8:10 am
I guess for Newt, the Legend In His Own Mind (and for whom, I like to remind people, NOBODY outside of his wee GA district have EVER voted), any publicity is good publicity.
When was the last time anyone even talked about him? probably when he was waving his flabby arms around, trying to get someone to notice that he was fearlessly opposing that “Ground Zero Mosque.”
Remember when that community center was the greatest threat to our Freeance evah?
(Speaking of which, knowing what about 80% of the residents of our nation’s greatest city would do to Newt and that spousal unit of his, given the opportunity, makes me feel all warm and fuzzy.)
AmVet
February 23rd, 2011
8:10 am
Aquagirl, I noticed that too.
What can you say? He’s a victim!
He is the darling and very poster boy of the Party of No Personal Responsibility.
Newt
February 23rd, 2011
8:11 am
“When was the last time anyone even talked about him?” – Um, I would say right now. Thanks for the attention. I love it!!! It just means y’all are thinking about me.
USinUK
February 23rd, 2011
8:11 am
I thought it was the greatest threat to our Peeance …
stands for decibels
February 23rd, 2011
8:12 am
Gingrich gets blunt
On a positive note, Newt has never shied away from his past (?) marijuana use.
Real Scooter
February 23rd, 2011
8:14 am
Good morn to y’all!!!
I don’t care what Newt has done in the past,he will never be the POTUS anyway.I can’t for the life of me understand why anyone would want to hear him speak.
Granny Godzilla
February 23rd, 2011
8:14 am
” hope you feel better about yourself.”
snippy much Newt?
TaxPayer
February 23rd, 2011
8:14 am
I wonder if Newt and Glenn Richardson are drinking buddies. They have so much in common.
TaxPayer
February 23rd, 2011
8:15 am
The remaining charge consisted of two counts “of failure to seek legal advice” and one count of “providing the committee with information which he knew or should have known was inaccurate” concerning the use of a tax exempt college course for political purposes. On January 21, 1997, the House voted 395 to 28 to reprimand Gingrich, including a $300,000 “cost assessment” to recoup money spent on the investigation. This was the first time in the House’s history that the Speaker had been disciplined for ethics violations
There’s just too much ground to cover with that loser, Newt.
Doggone/GA
February 23rd, 2011
8:16 am
“Reap what ya’ sew”
And that’s not the Golden Rule. The GR is “Do unto others as you would have others do unto you” – or the version I prefer: “Do as you would be done by”
USinUK
February 23rd, 2011
8:16 am
Granny – he was channeling @@ … hey, waitaminnit … we’ve never seen @@ and Newt in the same place at the same time …
hrmmmmmmmm …
stands for decibels
February 23rd, 2011
8:17 am
I thought it was the greatest threat to our Peeance …
They hate us for our Freeance. That leads to the end of Peeance. Come on, it’s not that hard.
DavidEm
February 23rd, 2011
8:18 am
Moralizing and toolishness are such an unpleasant combination.
TaxPayer
February 23rd, 2011
8:18 am
Even Tom Delay wanted to oust Newt from his Speaker position. How low does one have to be to be beneath Tom Delay.
Real Scooter
February 23rd, 2011
8:21 am
Dang,where are the Newt defenders? This thread is going to be really boring without them.
TaxPayer
February 23rd, 2011
8:22 am
Commenting on his departure, Gingrich said, “I’m willing to lead but I’m not willing to preside over people who are cannibals.
Why the change of heart, Newt. Hunger pangs.
stands for decibels
February 23rd, 2011
8:23 am
Dang,where are the Newt defenders?
maybe we should only say nice things about him until a few show up. (I kinda got the ball rolling @ 8.12)
Lets see… well, in the event of a water landing, he can be used as a flotation device. There’s that.
Newt
February 23rd, 2011
8:24 am
“Dang,where are the Newt defenders?” – I don’t care about the defenders. I’m just happy knowing I’m on your mind. Thanks!
stands for decibels
February 23rd, 2011
8:25 am
Newt’s breeding days appear to be behind him. That too is a plus.
TaxPayer
February 23rd, 2011
8:25 am
Gingrich has been married three times. In 1962, he married Jackie Battley, his former high school geometry teacher, when he was 19 years old and she was 26. They had two daughters. In the spring of 1980, Gingrich left Battley after having an affair with Marianne Ginther. According to Battley, Gingrich visited her while she was in the hospital recovering from cancer surgery to discuss the details of their divorce. Six months after it was final, Gingrich wed Ginther in 1981.
Dear John,
What were you saying about cancer.
TaxPayer
February 23rd, 2011
8:28 am
Newt Gingrich is known for, and has written on several occasions about, his love of animals.
Maybe he should collaborate with that guy that ran for Georgia governor on a new book.
Keep Up the Good Fight!
February 23rd, 2011
8:29 am
Newt’s in trouble. Sarah’s emails are revealing what many already knew. Darth Coulter says Mitt can’t win……Wonder when Bachmann announces?
Real Scooter
February 23rd, 2011
8:30 am
Newt
February 23rd, 2011
8:24 am
You were not on my mind til Jay just had to bring you up.
Real Scooter
February 23rd, 2011
8:33 am
Keep it up DB,you are on a roll!!!!
Jaye
February 23rd, 2011
8:35 am
What’s with aging, paunchy white guys – with baggage around their waistline and lives – who think they can run the world? Is THAT what John Boehner keeps crying about? Newt, Boehner, Barbour and, closer to home, Ralston and Deal. Those are just the cream of the GOP crop.
Normal
February 23rd, 2011
8:35 am
Scooter,
I have to say that the only time I think of Newt is when I reach for the toilet paper…
Bye again. (I was hoping this thread would be over by now)
Aquagirl
February 23rd, 2011
8:36 am
stands for decibels
February 23rd, 2011
8:23 am
Lets see… well, in the event of a water landing, he can be used as a flotation device. There’s that.
….There’s a mental picture that’ll be with me the rest of the day. Unfortunately.
Keep up the good fight!
February 23rd, 2011
8:36 am
Newt’s my former congressman…that’s a big plus although Price is nothing to brag about.
Tea Party Patriot
February 23rd, 2011
8:38 am
This is what happens when you run out of new ideas: retread columns.
Newt
February 23rd, 2011
8:38 am
“I have to say that the only time I think of Newt is when I reach for the toilet paper…” – Thanks Normal. Like I said, atleast you’re thinking about me, sport.
Bob
February 23rd, 2011
8:39 am
When a dem lies under oath about sex we all know that is fine because sex is personal. Now we have people like this questioner that wants candidates sex lives as an issue. Who cares about Newt and his divorces, the last time our budget was brought under control, Newt led the charge.
The Ghost of Harry S. Truman
February 23rd, 2011
8:40 am
I view Newt the same way I view Clinton cronies on the left and TV Preachers…..pure entertainment.
Take, for example, how James Carville declared “unconditional waw on Nuke Geen-rich”.
Loads of fun to watch. Moderate Repubs are on their knees praying that “Nuke” won’t run. Moderate Dems (who can fit into one prayer closet) are on their knees praying that Obama will win a 2nd, else he becomes the national King Roy Barnes who wants to stage a come-back and ends up killing the party power structure for the long term.
TaxPayer
February 23rd, 2011
8:40 am
Poor Newt needs someone to think about him because it looks like his party members are not.
Real Scooter
February 23rd, 2011
8:43 am
Normal
February 23rd, 2011
8:35 am
TMI Normal. I don’t think Ida told that brother!
Y’all find all the rocks you can.Palin is the next thread. Yee Haw!
SO WHAT !!!
February 23rd, 2011
8:44 am
If Georgians will vote a Scum Bag like Deal in as Governor. they surely will vote a Scum Bag like Newt in as President. Those politically connected have to much money to lose if they don’t rally the mindless majority that can’t read the writing on the wall to vote for idiots like this.
Straight Talk
February 23rd, 2011
8:45 am
The liberal hypocrisy continues unabated. It’s OK for Slick Willie Clinton to have extramarital sex in the White House, lie to his family and the entire country… and then commit perjury by lying under oath in a court of law. But Newt’s extramarital problem is fodder to attack him. Both men were morally wrong in what they did. ‘Keep up the good fight; : You are fortunate to have had two Congressmen who understand the Constitution and the role of limited government in our republic.
Newt
February 23rd, 2011
8:47 am
“Poor Newt needs someone to think about him because it looks like his party members are not.”
Just like Sarah Palin, we can ALWAYS count on liberals to talk about us. We LOOOOOVE the attention Democrats give us.
Just a few thoughts...
February 23rd, 2011
8:49 am
It’s so easy to yell “Hypocrite!”
There isn’t a single one of us on earth that isn’t a hypocrite.
Fact is, it’s called human nature and humans only think of themselves. It’s only modern society that has us “trying” to be civilized, thinking of others and following laws of mankind.
If we don’t continue to strive to do the right thing – regardless of our past and continued mistakes, then we will fall as a society.
So, I would ask that you all take a look at yourselves and see what faults you have.
Keep up the good fight!
February 23rd, 2011
8:50 am
Straight Talk….you’re entitled to your opinion. Personally I don’t think either one of them truly understands the Constitution except for their own objectives and I dont think that I was fortunate to have a congressman who was part of a group on a vendetta and mission to destroy a President while doing some of the very same things that he was complaining about. The good news is at least I have a current President who, while I may not agree with all that he does, is certainly better than the alternative presented by the Party of No.
jt
February 23rd, 2011
8:50 am
Haywood Jablome
February 23rd, 2011
8:07 am
“I can think of about 520 that he works with everyday.
That’s biting ironic rye wit. I’m talking Glenn Beck level wit.”
No…….No irony here either…………dummy.
sheesh.
Must be a wisconsin public school product.
Bosch
February 23rd, 2011
8:52 am
Well, everybody’s life has problems — so he is no exception. The exception comes when according to his ex-wife (which again, is pretty unreliable) he doesn’t have to do as others do because he is…well, Newt.
I would really love for people to butt out of politicians lives, unless of course, they are hypocrites and condemn and judge others when they are no better.
AND LUCKOVICH!! Spot on today….
jm
February 23rd, 2011
8:52 am
Jay, RE “if you don’t like unions, don’t join one”, sorry for the serious response. I should have realized either it was a joke or a flippant response, but I take the issue too seriously. I just think unions have seriously harmed US competitiveness.
On topic – damn! Awesome question…. I think Newt’s response was fine….
Left wing management
February 23rd, 2011
8:52 am
As a successful politician who’s considering running for president, who would set the bar for moral conduct and be the voice of the American people, how do you reconcile this hypocritical interpretation of the religious values that you so vigorously defend?”
The questioner was surely a plant! Sent by MoveOn.org to roil Newt’s campaign and sow chaos.
Bosch
February 23rd, 2011
8:54 am
” It’s OK for Slick Willie Clinton to have extramarital sex in the White House”
Really Straight? It wasn’t ok with me, and it wasn’t ok with our host, and apparently it wasn’t okay with the House of Reps because they impeached him.
Willis
February 23rd, 2011
8:54 am
Newt comes across like Ted Haggard – the closet case who dismisses his own hypocrisy.
jm
February 23rd, 2011
8:55 am
BTW (off topic) – this continuing APS saga is starting to make me feel like the AJC has become Nightline and the APS is some pain-killer dealing doc in a box pharmacy handing out meds to everyone.
I’m not suggesting the AJC reporting is cheap, rather, don the Pulitzer. But jesus it never stops….
Southern Comfort (aka The Man)
February 23rd, 2011
8:55 am
as in sowing seeds
Definitely for Newt!!!!!!
Donovan
February 23rd, 2011
8:56 am
To all you liberals who supported the immoral likes of Bill Clinton for two terms and line up to give him a standing O at his highly paid speeches…you are hypocrites. I would vote for Newt in a heartbeat over what I have seen offered up by the Democraps through the years.
AmVet
February 23rd, 2011
8:56 am
We LOOOOOVE the attention…
Most petulant brats and juvenile delinquents do, meat.
The most unfortunate aspect of Newt’s life is that he was just a tad too young.
Had he served with Nixon, the little pr!ck from Connecticut, would have barely stood out.
And like Reagan before him and Bush after, he was not the solution, he was the problem.
TaxPayer
February 23rd, 2011
8:56 am
Newt’s a Catholic now. Does that give him more, less or the same amount of “freedom” to sin than when he was a Baptist.
Henry Grady
February 23rd, 2011
8:57 am
I do enjoy Newt as an idea guy, and a futurist in terms of explaining the consequences of current plans and programs, but I find him also very flawed as a candidate…….same as me and about everyone else.
Tommy Maddox
February 23rd, 2011
8:58 am
The funny thing about the past – everyone has one. How’s yours?
Newt is supremely qualified to be elected President – and that is what will disqualify him.
Southern Comfort (aka The Man)
February 23rd, 2011
8:59 am
Dang,where are the Newt defenders? This thread is going to be really boring without them.
http://www.hark.com/clips/tqccdppqps-if-do-right-no-can-defense
Peadawg
February 23rd, 2011
8:59 am
“And like Reagan before him and Bush after, he was not the solution, he was the problem.” – And you think Obama’s the solution? BBBWWWWWAAAAAAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.
John K
February 23rd, 2011
9:01 am
Newt’s just playing the “it’s ok if you’re a Republican” card.
TaxPayer
February 23rd, 2011
9:01 am
Well, it’s about time Newt’s loyal followers showed up to defend him. Of course, their defense does not even address Newt. Their defense is to point their widdle fingers at others. They’re such good loyal defenders of Newt.
ken
February 23rd, 2011
9:01 am
Obama’s past hasn’t followed him . Big secret.
Tommy Maddox
February 23rd, 2011
9:02 am
True!
Paul
February 23rd, 2011
9:02 am
Couple of points.
The question was predicated on “who would set the bar for moral conduct and be the voice of the American people,” and concluded with “how do you reconcile this hypocritical interpretation of the religious values that you so vigorously defend.”
Was a great opportunity to state whether or not the president should set the bar for moral conduct. If he does, the question has merit. If not, it doesn’t.
The second, hypocritical interpretation. Could have reminded the speaker “I recently converted to the Catholic faith. I was not satisfied with how I’ve conducted my life and hurt others. I feel badly about that and admit my faults. The Church provides a new life with a consistent moral framework to which I have committed. If I make moral conduct a political issue and violate the standards I’ve embraced I fully expect you to come after me and hold me accountable.”
Even having done that, though, I expect the same talking points to be endlessly recycled by those who don’t care for him. I don’t care for him, either, but I think there are much more substantive arguments to make the case.
Damon
February 23rd, 2011
9:02 am
Newt and Palin …. two good reasons to not vote republican. Of course the democrats put up even bigger douchebags. That leaves me with third party candidates. I try not to find out too much about them or else I wouldn’t even be able to cast my insignificant protest vote.
Southern Comfort (aka The Man)
February 23rd, 2011
9:02 am
The liberal hypocrisy continues unabated. It’s OK for Slick Willie Clinton to have extramarital sex in the White House, lie to his family and the entire country
Nobody’s ever said it was ok for Clinton to do what he did. However, a blow job does not fit the definition of high crimes or treason, which is what would call for the president to get impeached from office.
USMC dawg
February 23rd, 2011
9:03 am
Newt Gingrich is a genius and has more intellect than all of you put together including Jay Bookman.
You Hatemongers did a great job though at Slandering his name, but then again that is what you all know best.
Newt is one wise man. And no I didn’t need Faux News to tell me that;-)
Paul
February 23rd, 2011
9:03 am
TaxPayer
“Newt’s a Catholic now. Does that give him more, less or the same amount of “freedom” to sin than when he was a Baptist.”
You trolling this morning? Have you a cite from Catholic or Baptist teachings where they embrace freedom to sin?
Let the Big Dawg Eat
February 23rd, 2011
9:04 am
Hey, man, leave the dude alone. What’s the BFD anyway? Three wives? Tallywacker working overtime? I mean, who cares?
jt
February 23rd, 2011
9:05 am
Hey Southern Comfort-
Are you familiar with the no-eat list?
http://consumerist.com/2011/02/seattle-area-restaurant-wont-serve-tsa-agents.html
AmVet
February 23rd, 2011
9:06 am
Pea, do you always conflate, spin like a ballerina and rely solely on logical fallacies?
TaxPayer
February 23rd, 2011
9:06 am
USMC dawg has a crush on Newt. I think he lovvvvvves Newt.
Southern Comfort (aka The Man)
February 23rd, 2011
9:06 am
jt
Not familiar with the list, but I see nothing wrong with it.
cranky old man
February 23rd, 2011
9:07 am
Personally, I tend to adopt the French attitude about politicians who have to go to the hospital because they had a “filibuster” lasting more than 4 hours with someone other than their wives – I just shrug. But I can’t resiste snickering at this guy, given that he led the charge, loudly and piously, to impeach a certain ex-president for using interns as cigar holders.
USinUK
February 23rd, 2011
9:08 am
“This is what happens when you run out of new ideas”
and if anyone knows about running out of new ideas, it’s a Tea Partier.
Left wing management
February 23rd, 2011
9:08 am
Then again, maybe the plant was sent by Palinites for America.
TaxPayer
February 23rd, 2011
9:09 am
Have you a cite from Catholic or Baptist teachings where they embrace freedom to sin?
Why the heck else would you be given the opportunity to confess one’s sins, day after day after day… instead of being told on day one, “If you sin, you’re out,” or something similar.
Susan
February 23rd, 2011
9:10 am
Newt, I am the American public and one of my primary concerns is any candidate’s ability to make moral and appropriate decisions. Without any doubt, you have proven you fail that test so as a candidate you are off the ballot for me and millions of others.
Go back to your writing which is often good, your wife who for some reason tolerates you and leave the rest of us alone. We don’t need a morally inept, judgmental fast talker running our country,
USinUK
February 23rd, 2011
9:11 am
“Newt Gingrich is a genius and has more intellect than all of you put together ”
dammid, where’s SoCo and the spittake pic!
he’s got cajones and an ego as big as Jupiter, but genius AND intellect???
sorry. but, no. just. no.
AmVet
February 23rd, 2011
9:11 am
OK, gotta run for awhile.
A genius?????????
The guy talks like exactly like Beck, Hannity and O’Reilly. And those three stooges ain’t exactly Mensa material.
I’ll check back in later to see how the Kiss Newt’s Arse Hour went.
USinUK
February 23rd, 2011
9:12 am
Tax – “Why the heck else would you be given the opportunity to confess one’s sins, day after day after day”
not necessarily true … you’re advised to “go and sin no more”
confession is the opportunity to reconcile with God and with the community for your transgressions – not a free pass.
jt
February 23rd, 2011
9:12 am
Southern Comfort (aka The Man)
February 23rd, 2011
9:06 am
jt
Not familiar with the list, but I see nothing wrong with it.
OMG, what a buzz kill.
I’m out.
TaxPayer
February 23rd, 2011
9:14 am
Have you ever noticed how, according to Christians like Scout, if you are not a believer then you are doomed. You cannot get into Heaven therefore you are destined to purgatory and it’s a hell of a place to spend an eternity. But! If you become a Christian, then you are afforded all the freedoms that come with membership and the biggest freedom of all — forgiveness, just for the asking.
Normal
February 23rd, 2011
9:15 am
Ok, Ok, one last one…this is a twofer…
Newt is the embodiment of a Baptist…sows wild oats on Saturday night
then goes to church on Sunday to pray for a crop failure…
Why isn’t this thread over yet? Like Scooter says…”On to Palin!”
Bill Orvis White
February 23rd, 2011
9:16 am
There you go again making mountains out of anthills. Speaker Gingrich has apologized for his actions. Mr. Gingrich is committed to God these days just like me. Just like Newt, I had a drinking problem that was so bad, I fell off the road and into a Mississippi ditch. Jesus led me out of the wreckage and onto a path of righteousness. I’ve been on a crusade ever since to tell the people that you too, can find love in the eyes of God and Jesus.
I know that Speaker Gingrich has gone through a similar path and into the palm of the Lord Almighty. I love him for that.
Newt loves his country and it pains him to see it filled with debauchery, a bad economy and a weak military. Even though I’m still behind Mr. Cain for president, I like millions of other committed Republicans, welcome him into the 2012 race to discuss the pressing issues of the day.
Speaker Gingrich has moved on. What about you, Liberal Jay?
God Bless,
Bill
TaxPayer
February 23rd, 2011
9:16 am
not necessarily true … you’re advised to “go and sin no more”
confession is the opportunity to reconcile with God and with the community for your transgressions – not a free pass
Advised to. Indeed. And if you fail to follow said advice. Just remember to pop back in and confess again so you can be re-advised.
Normal
February 23rd, 2011
9:16 am
Newt’s a Catholic now. Does that give him more, less or the same amount of “freedom” to sin than when he was a Baptist.
No, but now he can talk in a liquor store…
Southern Comfort (aka The Man)
February 23rd, 2011
9:17 am
“Newt Gingrich is a genius and has more intellect than all of you put together ”
dammid, where’s SoCo and the spittake pic!
Ask and ye shall receive…..
http://www.shootbank.net/photos/1756.medium.jpg
jt
If the man doesn’t want tsa to frequent his business, he has that right as a business owner to do that. If tsa officers don’t comply and he needs police to escort them off, then obviously the tsa people are not paying enough attention. That’s what makes America so great. Even federal employees are nothing more than citizens when it comes to the law (unless you’re loaded and have very high connections
..)
USMC dawg
February 23rd, 2011
9:17 am
“USMC dawg has a crush on Newt. I think he lovvvvvves Newt.”—taxpayer
There goes that sick blathering mind of yours Taxpayer– so predictable.
Bosch
February 23rd, 2011
9:17 am
“Mr. Gingrich is committed to God these days”
Oh vomit. Mr. Gingrich is committed to only one person: Mr. Gingrich.
TaxPayer
February 23rd, 2011
9:17 am
Palin! Palin! Palin!
Palin! Palin! Palin!
Palin! Palin! Palin!
Mary Jo Kopechne
February 23rd, 2011
9:18 am
Yes, you liberals are such saints! Thank you for highlighting the character of those nasty Republicans. And the hatred you show for those nasty conservatives is very much appreciated. Everyone should follow the morale examples of my friend Teddy, and his friends Bill Clinton, and most recently Johnathan Edwards.
Southern Comfort (aka The Man)
February 23rd, 2011
9:20 am
Newt loves his country and it pains him to see it filled with debauchery,
If the pain persists for more than 4 hours, medical treatment is highly advised. If it really pains him, he should lead by example and quit pulling his shenanigans while castigating others for doing the same thing. You lose all credibility when you do that.
jm
February 23rd, 2011
9:20 am
Obama is just an outright liar and fraud. Maybe all politicians are, but I expected better of him. My mistake.
The big bankers had thought this was dead: an administration proposal to levy a new tax on the nation’s largest financial institutions, ostensibly to help offset the cost of the Troubled Asset Relief Program.
President Barack Obama’s budget proposal to raise $30 billion over 10 years from banks with more than $50 billion in assets was smaller than its initial 2011 proposal — rejected by Congress — to raise $90 billion over 10 years. The reduced size was intended to reflect the reduced cost of TARP.
Read more: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0211/50002.html#ixzz1En9T5wbG
Taxes, taxes, more taxes, and more regulations, it never ends with this guy.
Jai
February 23rd, 2011
9:21 am
Whoa! Kudos to the person who asked the question. His personal life is a reflection of his decision making. I don’t apologize for not wanting a President that can’t keep a spouse!
Wizard
February 23rd, 2011
9:22 am
It’s similar to the president, who says he’s a Christian, supporting every available method of killing innocent children (abortion).
now hold on thar
February 23rd, 2011
9:22 am
Jay, it was seem to me that William Clinton made the argument of whether the job of a President is ’setting the bar for moral conduct..in this country’ to be a moot one, don’t you think? By all accounts, he was a popular President, and even to these conservative eyes he did a nice job on several issues during his eight year run. In a perfect world, the President would be one we could look up to on all counts, in the world we live in it is simply not so. Am I stating a preference for Newt to be the net President? Certainly not, I just think his shortcomings in this area shouldn’t be treated as if they are ‘new ground’ among those who would seek the White House.
Jai
February 23rd, 2011
9:22 am
By the way Newt, I don’t care how much success you have in your professional life, it can not compensate for your failure as a family man which should be your FIRST priority.
USMC dawg
February 23rd, 2011
9:22 am
What happened to the Compassionate, Diverse, NON-judgmental, Multicultural, Hopey/Changey BS that you Leftwing Liberals usually spew?
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February 23rd, 2011
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Paul
February 23rd, 2011
9:24 am
TaxPayer
I’m neither a Catholic or a Baptist. But I believe the general thought (using terms I understand highlights the concept) is: people commit actions that separate them from God. At some point they turn from that life and embrace a life that attempts to bring their lives in harmony with God’s teachings. (various faiths have various rituals – doesn’t matter for this discussion). That conversion process does not mean, nor does Christianity teach (anywhere I’m aware of) that from then on out, no matter how fervent the desire, that the person will never, ever do, say, or think anything contrary to what they understand as a violation of what God wants for them. So they have (again, varies by church) a process of repentance – recognizing error, making amends, committing to continuing on the path they’ve accepted.
Human nature what it is, my reading of it is those faiths frame it more as a continual work in progress with stops and starts and regression and progression, rather than having it viewed as a light switch, where’s it’s dark, you flip the switch and it stays light.
Normal
February 23rd, 2011
9:25 am
jm,
calm down man…has President Obama ACTUALLY raised your taxes yet?
Just chill. We can all scream together when he does, but until then, just breathe slowly in a paper bag…
Nice Guy
February 23rd, 2011
9:26 am
Jay and the rest of the LEft-nuts on here –
Why do you feel it is necessary to continue to berate Newt? It really is weak and it makes many of you look like fools.
Actually, on second thought, I know why you do this, its because you are threatened by his potential candidacy….though you will never admit.
0311/0317 - 1811/1801
February 23rd, 2011
9:26 am
“Gingrich gets blunt reminder of his past”
But Clinton got a pass for his “blunt reminder of his present” while President.
jm
February 23rd, 2011
9:27 am
Normal 9:25 – “has President Obama ACTUALLY raised your taxes yet?”
Yes. I now get to pay Medicare tax on all my investment income. I’m thrilled that my stocks will have health insurance when they retire at 65. Eyes rolling….
0311/0317 - 1811/1801
February 23rd, 2011
9:27 am
Is this the best thread we can have with what’s going on in the world ?
Night Train
February 23rd, 2011
9:28 am
Who keeps bring up Newt? Jay and the Left. When was the last time you read where someone on the right was pushing for Newt to run?
USinUK
February 23rd, 2011
9:28 am
USMC – oh, we have compassion … for his exwives.
Doggone/GA
February 23rd, 2011
9:28 am
“forgiveness, just for the asking”
forgiveness is not free for the asking…it’s only granted if you are truly sincere
0311/0317 - 1811/1801
February 23rd, 2011
9:28 am
Nice Guy:
You are so right …………. can you imagine Newt and Obama in a live televised debate?
That would be so much fun !
Paul
February 23rd, 2011
9:29 am
USMC Dawg
“What happened to the Compassionate, Diverse, NON-judgmental, Multicultural, Hopey/Changey BS that you Leftwing Liberals usually spew?”
Didn’t you get the memo? It ends with “except for Newt, Palin and conservatives in general.”
Arlo
February 23rd, 2011
9:30 am
I think it’s interesting to hear some of the Newt supporters say “It’s alright for Clinton to blah blah blah”, but now they want to make politicians sex lives an issue. As I recall, the right wing conservatives were looking into Clinton’s involvement in Whitewater and when that didn’t pan out they made his sex life an issue. They spent 6 out of the 8 years Clinton was in office and millions of dollars of taxpayers money on investigations trying to discredit him. What’s wrong with asking Newt where his moral standing is? He will have to get used to these questions if he decides run for office.
jm
February 23rd, 2011
9:30 am
How come no one seems to know how to spell Qaddafi?
TnGelding
February 23rd, 2011
9:30 am
And he has admitted to sodomy. But I agree with him. We’re all sinners. But I don’t like his portrait of the future. He says things he knows aren’t true. He does have a lot of good ideas, though, and a lot of bad ones. The Christian right will reject him. He has no chance. He should have had the political courage and wisdom to challenge Bush in 2004.
jconservative
February 23rd, 2011
9:30 am
Newt has baggage he would like to shed but he does not have the political charisma that would allow the shedding. His problem is perception of his personal morals.
On the other side is Bill Clinton. He has more problems of the perception personal morals than Gingrich will ever have. Yet Clinton has the political charisma to rise above the perceptions.
After 2 Whitewater investigations, numerous stories of personal sexual adventures, Monica Lewinsky scandal, admission to lying in court, Clinton left office with a 66% approval rating.
Political charisma. Gingrich has none. Clinton has the market cornered.
Normal
February 23rd, 2011
9:31 am
Paul,
I think that if you see a church in your path, yo should turn around and run away as fast as you can.
God wants us to take care of what He gave us, the Earth , the air and the water, but most would rather take care of “business”.
New Testament
February 23rd, 2011
9:31 am
Remember the Biblical command to judge not lest ye be judged? Each of us make moral mistakes; everyday, if you accept the idea of original sin. But the hope is redemption. If Mr. Gingrich is redeemed, something that is between himself and God, then good for him. Keep the discussion focused on politics. Mr. Gingrich is a politician. Judge him in that regard. Leave your condemnation at the door of the polls. Otherwise you risk being a hypocrite.
TnGelding
February 23rd, 2011
9:31 am
Because there is no one spelling. Anything goes!
Nice Guy
February 23rd, 2011
9:31 am
0311 – “can you imagine Newt and Obama in a live televised debate?”
I would really enjoy that. Though you can get close to that type of quality entertainment by watching the recent debate between Newt and Howard Dean. Good stuff.
TaxPayer
February 23rd, 2011
9:31 am
USMC dawg
February 23rd, 2011
9:03 am
Newt Gingrich is a genius and has more intellect than all of you put together including Jay Bookman.
You Hatemongers did a great job though at Slandering his name, but then again that is what you all know best.
Newt is one wise man. And no I didn’t need Faux News to tell me that;-)
I re-iterate, USMC Dawg has a crush on Newt.
Paul
February 23rd, 2011
9:31 am
jm
“Gadhaffi” is one of those neat words you never get wrong on a spelling test.
lovelyliz
February 23rd, 2011
9:32 am
What makes anyone think its not still parts of Gingrich’s present? It’s not like we’re talking about a choir boy who made one mistake over the course of an otherwise stellar life. This is Newt Gingrich we’re talking about.
Paul
February 23rd, 2011
9:33 am
Normal
“God wants us to take care of what He gave us, the Earth , the air and the water”
I kinda think a church that emphasizes that sounds neat.
Normal
February 23rd, 2011
9:33 am
jm,
Then that’s what you get for having investment income. All you really need is Social Security.
TnGelding
February 23rd, 2011
9:33 am
The GOP ran Newt out of town in disgrace, not the Hatemongers.
Nice Guy
February 23rd, 2011
9:33 am
Normal – “has President Obama ACTUALLY raised your taxes yet? We can all scream together when he does, but until then, just breathe slowly in a paper bag…”
Priceless….because you have no clue dude.
Normal
February 23rd, 2011
9:34 am
Paul
February 23rd, 2011
9:33 am
Me too, but I haven’t found one yet.
Doggone/GA
February 23rd, 2011
9:34 am
“I just think his shortcomings in this area shouldn’t be treated as if they are ‘new ground’ among those who would seek the White House.”
that’s how his supporters want to frame it, but it’s NOT his shortcomings that are the issue…it’s his finger wagging at others…while he is doing THE SAME DAMN THING that is the issue. Or to rephrase “it’s the hypocrisy, stupid”
Southern Comfort (aka The Man)
February 23rd, 2011
9:34 am
When was the last time you read where someone on the right was pushing for Newt to run?
I don’t know if he’s pushing him, but your current governor said he’d back him if he ran.
USinUK
February 23rd, 2011
9:35 am
jm – “How come no one seems to know how to spell Qaddafi?”
as a side note, he is actually the reason why the NSC had a team of software developers come up with contextual matching – in other words, you could do a search based on the context of an item / person, even if it’s spelled incorrectly or has 8 skadzillion different spellings …
TnGelding
February 23rd, 2011
9:35 am
Has that provision to tax for health care kicked in?
Normal
February 23rd, 2011
9:36 am
New Testament
February 23rd, 2011
9:31 am
When the Right gives Ted Kennedy the same break, then we can talk.
USinUK
February 23rd, 2011
9:36 am
Paul – 9:33 – that used to be the Catholic church that I grew up in – FAR more concerned with the poor, with justice, with taking care of the earth than they are today. NOW, they’re much more concerned with right-wing politics and what’s going on in my uterus.
Nice Guy
February 23rd, 2011
9:37 am
Doggone – “while he is doing THE SAME DAMN THING that is the issue”
Your comment is in the present tense, which asserts that Newt is currently engaging in “shortcoming” behavior. Yet everything that has been brought up about him as occured in the past, years ago. So which is Doggone?
henry county mom
February 23rd, 2011
9:37 am
Newt buys underage voters alcohol as he has a standing tab in west Ga bar. He bought me beer after a fundraiser when I was 19.
TnGelding
February 23rd, 2011
9:38 am
USinUK
February 23rd, 2011
9:35 am
Surely the CIA knew how unstable he is now. The sooner he’s gone the better. How in the world has he lasted this long?
USinUK
February 23rd, 2011
9:38 am
” Keep the discussion focused on politics. Mr. Gingrich is a politician. Judge him in that regard. Leave your condemnation at the door of the polls. Otherwise you risk being a hypocrite.”
you know what? cheating once is one thing.
TWICE – and on the 3rd marriage … well, that’s a horse of a different color.
Normal
February 23rd, 2011
9:38 am
Nice Guy,
All I know is my taxes haven’t gone up one penny, in fact, this year they actually went down…go figure, huh?
Paul
February 23rd, 2011
9:39 am
lovelyliz
“What makes anyone think its not still parts of Gingrich’s present?”
I suppose it gets down to whether or not one views a person as guilty before proven innocent, or innocent before proven guilty.
____________________________________________________________________________
There’s another interesting aspect to the student’s question. He states Gingrich adamantly opposes gay rights, yet has committed adultery, violating his moral beliefs.
So…. does that mean the questioner is accurately portraying Gingrich’s opposition to gay rights on some moral ground?
Does he?
Or does he oppose gay rights because of something else? Legal considerations, for instance?
Maybe the questioner got it right. But if he didn’t, it seems there are an awful lot of detractors who’ve built their case on a false premise.
USinUK
February 23rd, 2011
9:39 am
TnG – meh – how every dictator lasts … corruption and despotism
jm
February 23rd, 2011
9:39 am
Paul 9:31 – I took the Qaddafi spelling from bloomberg, but I’ve seen it spelled a dozen different ways now. Maybe the guy doesn’t have a name… arabic
Nice Guy
February 23rd, 2011
9:40 am
“All I know is my taxes haven’t gone up one penny”
Right Normal, so that must mean the same is true for everybody else.
Ok, got it.
Geez.
Jim Pierce
February 23rd, 2011
9:40 am
“Judge not, lest ye be judged”. I’d vote for Newt in a heartbeat. He’s made moral mistakes. Anyone here that hasn’t? Newt has more commonsense solutions to Americal’s problems than 1000 Dems locked in a room have.
You hypocrites that condemn his past behavior… where were you when Clinton was getting head in the oval office? And LYING about it.
TnGelding
February 23rd, 2011
9:40 am
Yeah, that’s why he had to leave Carrolton.
TaxPayer
February 23rd, 2011
9:42 am
Paul
February 23rd, 2011
9:24 am
That is certainly one interpretation. Have you met Scout.
TnGelding
February 23rd, 2011
9:42 am
No, it was in the study, off the Oval Office.
Paul
February 23rd, 2011
9:43 am
henry county mom
“He bought me beer after a fundraiser when I was 19.”
So, do you still have difficulty accepting responsibility for your own actions as an adult, or do you still point at another and say “it’s his fault I did it!!!!”? (I take it from the context you accepted the beer and drank it while you knew what the law said).
Doggone/GA
February 23rd, 2011
9:43 am
“Your comment is in the present tense, which asserts that Newt is currently engaging in “shortcoming” behavior.”
I suggest you learn the context of the word “while”
kitty
February 23rd, 2011
9:43 am
Newt’s a Catholic now. Does that give him more, less or the same amount of “freedom” to sin than when he was a Baptist.
TaxPayer, he became Catholic so he can get publically forgiven through confession to his priest. I hope wife #3 didn’t get screwed on the pre-nup. Newt has a pattern of filandering even though his party is so big on values. It is the hypocrisy of it all that gets to me, not the affairs. The young lady asked a great question very clearly so everyone understood what she meant. Loved it.
Paul
February 23rd, 2011
9:44 am
jm
Saw a list last night of all the names he goes by. One I liked was “Mad Dog of the Middle East.”
TaxPayer
February 23rd, 2011
9:44 am
I’m just glad Bill Clinton is not considering running for office, for example. He seems to be doing more along the lines of repentance given his efforts in Haiti and elsewhere. I wonder if he snorts Koch, like Newt and so many other Republicans..
0311/0317 - 1811/1801
February 23rd, 2011
9:45 am
Normal:
Ted Kennedy killed someone. Not quite the same thing.
USinUK
February 23rd, 2011
9:45 am
jm – the British media spell it with a G
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-12550719
nutty brits
Nice Guy
February 23rd, 2011
9:45 am
Doggone – “I suggest you learn the context of the word “while”
Or maybe you could learn the context of the word ‘is.’ Meh. But that’s up to you.
Paul
February 23rd, 2011
9:45 am
TaxPayer
Haven’t met him, read his stuff, and I wouldn’t characterize how he portrays things as how the bulk of Christian teaching (I said “bulk” not “given most airtime”) frames it.
Everybody Else
February 23rd, 2011
9:47 am
“All I know is my taxes haven’t gone up one penny”
Right Normal, so that must mean the same is true for everybody else.
Ok, got it.
Geez.
My taxes have not gone up either.
Paul
February 23rd, 2011
9:47 am
kitty
“he became Catholic so he can get publically forgiven through confession to his priest.”
And you know this, how? Did he tell you? Did he say it and you have a cite? Is it an opinion based on what you want to think? Or are you making stuff up?
Left wing management
February 23rd, 2011
9:47 am
kitty: “Newt’s a Catholic now. Does that give him more, less or the same amount of “freedom” to sin than when he was a Baptist.”
Catholics have a hell of a lot more fun, didn’t you know?
jm
February 23rd, 2011
9:48 am
Pau 9:44 / USinUK – anyone see Colbert last night? “Crisis in the Middle West” was hilarious.
And I can’t believe Stewart is interviewing Rumsfeld tonight. That’s going to be a nailbiter.
Everybody Else
February 23rd, 2011
9:49 am
Paul,
I did not see that you refuted anything that I posted. You have simply presented your impression and clarified that we both have one, distinct as they may or may not be.
USinUK
February 23rd, 2011
9:50 am
jm – 9:48 – Colbert is so BRILLIANT.
TaxPayer
February 23rd, 2011
9:52 am
That 9:49 was from me, Paul. I must be in need of more coffee.
jm
February 23rd, 2011
9:52 am
USinUK – Colbert is awesome. And a South Carolinian….
Goldie
February 23rd, 2011
9:53 am
I hope the right-wing extremists put Newt at the top of their ticket for 2012 — what a rockin’ good time that campaign season will be!
Normal
February 23rd, 2011
9:53 am
Scout,
Your “Christian forgiveness” has no exceptions, right? Ted Kennedy spent the rest of his life trying to make up for that tragic night.
You ain’t no Christian if you can’t forgive him too, old son. I bet God did.
kitty
February 23rd, 2011
9:55 am
kitty
“he became Catholic so he can get publically forgiven through confession to his priest.”
“And you know this, how? Did he tell you? Did he say it and you have a cite? Is it an opinion based on what you want to think? Or are you making stuff up?”
Paul, I grew up Catholic. I know how they work. Also considering his past two times cheating on his wife with the next wife, I doubt the Baptists wanted him anymore. The confession thing certainly makes him feel better about himself and the next time he cheats if he isn’t already. He can just go and get absolved and start all over again. That is how Catholicism works. I left the church due to the hypocrisy. Good match for Newt. He will fit right in…pedophile priests anyone?
Misty Fyed
February 23rd, 2011
9:55 am
I believe Newt is probably the most qualifed candidate for President we have and would PROBABLY do well. However, I teach my kids that the decisions we make in life stick with us. For most people, (democrats excluded), mistakes made early in life have a profound impact on how we can live our life later. Unfortunately, his earlier decisions show a moral character that is lacking. It’s unfortunate.
I don’t know why that should bother democrats so much though. They don’t believe we should be accountable for any of our decisions.
USinUK
February 23rd, 2011
9:56 am
If Gingrich became Catholic, I wonder if he applied for 2 annulments … anyone know?
I mean, one annulment is one thing … but to say that “no, there was no commitment there” for TWO of them …
USinUK
February 23rd, 2011
9:57 am
“I don’t know why that should bother democrats so much though. They don’t believe we should be accountable for any of our decisions.”
yep. that one went right off the BS-o-meter …
thanks, Misty, for that tasty bit of hyperbole.
big un
February 23rd, 2011
9:57 am
My goodness libtards, are y’all that afraid of Mr. Speaker? I want to see your heads explode when your guy goes down to the Gingrinch/Palin ticket. BAWAHHHahahaha
Aquagirl
February 23rd, 2011
9:58 am
Jesus clearly said once you’re married, you’re married, ’til death do you part. Every day Newt lives with his 3rd wife he’s committing adultery. So what’s this about “past” sins?
Paul
February 23rd, 2011
9:58 am
jm
Rumsfeld was on Letterman. Audience was pretty cool towards him until Letterman asked Rumsfeld to give Obama a grade. Rumsfeld paused a long time and said he was really concerned with the level of continued spending and what it was doing to our kids and grandkids. The audience liked that.
Paul
February 23rd, 2011
10:01 am
Everybody Else
“I did not see that you refuted anything that I posted. You have simply presented your impression and clarified that we both have one, distinct as they may or may not be.”
Can you please direct me to where I addressed anything at all to you? Or are you switching monikers and got mixed up?
TnGelding
February 23rd, 2011
10:02 am
401(k) recovery:
http://www.cnbc.com/id/41733301
The Donkey delivers…again!
USinUK
February 23rd, 2011
10:04 am
TnG – yeppers – I started working on my tax return on Monday (yes, I still have to file US taxes despite not having US income) – I was pleased to report that my 401k had, like lazarus, returned from the dead …
Paul
February 23rd, 2011
10:05 am
TaxPayer
Just saw your 9:52. Thanks. Not mixed up. Caffeine deprived. Or is it Caffeine Depraved?
I see a significant difference. USinUK was more succinct than I. But it seems to me your impression is one converts, goes blithely about one’s life, screws up, goes thru a formality and continues on one’s merry way. As I said, I think there’s a recognition that error will occur, there’s remorse for that error but a commitment to make amends and keep on the path.
Ever know a drug addict or an alcoholic who’s enrolled in a 12-Step? Same comparison, I think. One expects relapses. Doesn’t mean it’s shrugged off.
Jay
February 23rd, 2011
10:05 am
clean sheets upstairs
Misty Fyed
February 23rd, 2011
10:05 am
US..I’m glad you recognize hyperbole…but it is rooted in truth if not a bit overstated.
Paul
February 23rd, 2011
10:07 am
kitty
Bit of angst and personal issues with Catholicism tainting your judgment of Gingrich’s motives and your explanation of Catholic doctrine?
Short answer was ‘opinion.’
Thanks.
USinUK
February 23rd, 2011
10:08 am
Misty – hyperbole may be rooted in truth, but opinion /= truth.
Doggone/GA
February 23rd, 2011
10:10 am
“If Gingrich became Catholic, I wonder if he applied for 2 annulments … anyone know?”
I don’t think it’s required. Your commitment to Catholocisms edicts dates from the date of your conversion into the church. For example, if you choose to pursue being a Priest late in life…you aren’t required to “annul” your previous sexual life, but you are required to be celebate henceforth.
TaxPayer
February 23rd, 2011
10:10 am
Paul,
You still have only presented your interpretation and wrt the bulk of Baptists or Catholics being one way or another, might I also remind you that both are merely two of the many sects of Christianity so trying to claim that there exists a majority view, aka, a bulk opinion, is a bit of a stretch in and of itself.
stands for decibels
February 23rd, 2011
10:18 am
After 2 Whitewater investigations, numerous stories of personal sexual adventures, Monica Lewinsky scandal, admission to lying in court, Clinton left office with a 66% approval rating.
which, to our conservatives, has gotta hurt somethin’ fierce, as Billy-Jeff hisseff might say it.
MiltonMan
February 23rd, 2011
10:20 am
Oh look everybody, Jay bashing a GOP’er.
Let’s forget about all the good Democrats out there like John Edwards, Bill Clinton, Ted Kennedy (better guy now that he is deceased), Elliot Spitzer, Barney Frank, GA’s own scumbag – John Norquist, Melvin Reynolds, etc., etc.
Misty Fyed
February 23rd, 2011
10:20 am
Not an opinion…examine democrat policies…but it’s time for me to go row…
henry county mom
February 23rd, 2011
10:21 am
Key point is why Newt buys young collage kids beer? A few hail marys and holy water will cure that. Baptist don’t have that.
MiltonMan
February 23rd, 2011
10:26 am
Jay & the rest of his liberal lemmings on here: Are you guys really worried about Newt that much??? If the clown decides to run in 2012, he will be lucky to capture more than 4% of the vote. Clean your own house before criticizing others about theirs.
JMoore
February 23rd, 2011
10:28 am
The same jerks who attack Newt here are the same low-lifes that defended Clinton who is a male whore. Oh yeah, remember–pit is just sex!
RGB
February 23rd, 2011
10:28 am
Bookman Publishing Schedule:
MWF – Bash Gingrich
T-Th – Bash Palin
Obama – Hall Pass All Days
Sat/Sun – Reload (Oh, we can’t say that any more)
lee
February 23rd, 2011
10:29 am
Clinton, sexual predator, Obama, pot smoking, coke snorting disingenuous hack,…and you guys are concerned with Gingrich???
public schools for all of you huh?
MiltonMan
February 23rd, 2011
10:30 am
Ma. Democrat telling the Wis protestors that they need to get a little bloody. Great to Jay & Obozo speaking on this given they support these wonderful people. Seems like yesterday they were blaming the GOP for the Az shootings.
Steve
February 23rd, 2011
10:31 am
Jay
Your beloved Bill Clinton was a moral dirtbag and you never question his ability to lead the country.
Obama hung out with Jeremiah Wright for 20 years, used cocaine for his formative years, and had no real experience…yet your lovefest with him is unending.
You truly are a hypocrite.
Steve
February 23rd, 2011
10:32 am
Please comment Jay…you have no where to go and no arguements to make…you weasel.
MiltonMan
February 23rd, 2011
10:32 am
RGB – right on!
Given that very few people subscribe to the AJC anymore,I would not be surprised if the newspaper gets a bailout.
Ralph
February 23rd, 2011
10:35 am
Newt is nothing if not entertaining.
dw
February 23rd, 2011
10:37 am
Jay,
libs should applaud Newt’s moral failures. in lib-land everything is good and everything goes. if anything his past should have libs clamoring to vote for him.
mmm, mmm, mmm, Barack the Liar Obama - BEND OVER, Here comes the CHANGE!
February 23rd, 2011
10:38 am
As a vast right wing conservative, I WOULD NOT vote for Newt, but where is the outrage on Jefferson (Louisiana cash freezer king) and Charlie Rangle?
Hmmmm….seems like a glass house to me.
George W
February 23rd, 2011
10:42 am
Great Job NEWT!!! Fantastic answer.
Rickster
February 23rd, 2011
10:42 am
“It all depends on what the meaning of is is.” William Jefferson Clinton
Jay
February 23rd, 2011
10:42 am
Actually, Steve, when Clinton’s misconduct was first exposed I wrote in a column and in an editorial that he ought to resign as president because of what he had done to the office.
George W
February 23rd, 2011
10:43 am
Got a question for you all. I just left my break room and The Wendy Williams show was on. Is she a man?
George W
February 23rd, 2011
10:43 am
If we are voting our presidents totally for their morals we would be a leaderless country.
Mid Ga Retiree
February 23rd, 2011
10:47 am
What would the reaction of all you bloggers be if a similar question were posed to former President Bill Clinton???????????????????????????
Left wing management
February 23rd, 2011
10:53 am
I’m melancholy just thinking that one of these days Newt will have bowed out and we won’t have him as comic relief in this grim ‘12 election that’s shaping up. That’s gonna be sad when he’s gone. He’s loads of fun as a source of satire.
Sandee
February 23rd, 2011
10:54 am
Every time I hear or see Newt I think of that GREAT joke: What’s 14″ long and hangs in front of an A**hole? Newt Gingrich’s tie!!!
George W
February 23rd, 2011
10:55 am
Left Wing…..I know what are we all going to talk about in 12 when Obozo is gone.
Steve
February 23rd, 2011
11:05 am
Jay…I am sure you can produce the references to that column and editorial from 20 years ago….the bottomline is you are doing a Newt (anyone Republican) smear campaign. The Democrats have just as many skeletons but you fail to mention them in your columns (maybe throw one in every few months).
You are one-sided, narrow-minded, hypocritical, and push the liberal agenda to an audience that doesn’t want to hear it.
Sorry but in a year and a half…you and the liberals will be getting another wake-up call.
Bucket
February 23rd, 2011
11:06 am
Are liberals so afraid of Newt Gingrich that they feel compelled to constantly bring up his past transgressions so they don’t actually have to debate him on the issues? Probably so. Newt is never going to be POTUS, so relax. However, I would love to see a Bookman or Tucker try to debate Newt one on one because he would wipe the floor with them and they know it! Geesh, when does the statute of limitations run out on infedility? I guess never if you are a conservative! I don’t see constant articles about Clinton’s transgressions and he is still in the headlines as much as Newt.
Jay
February 23rd, 2011
11:11 am
So Bucket, is it your claim that if Clinton were running for president, as Gingrich apparently is, Clinton’s opponents wouldn’t bring up Monica and the dress and the lies?
In other words, it’s only relevant because the guy is seeking the highest office in the land.
George W
February 23rd, 2011
11:12 am
Jay….I believe it should be addressed but it should not be the sole judgement of his legitimacy for POTUS.
Jay
February 23rd, 2011
11:14 am
I agree, George.
George W
February 23rd, 2011
11:19 am
Wow Jay….we actually agree? That is a miracle in itself.
williebkind
February 23rd, 2011
11:20 am
“how do you reconcile this hypocritical interpretation of the religious values that you so vigorously defend?”
David had an affair with Bathsheba and had her husband killed to protect her from a pregnacy by their affair. God forgave him after David repented and did not do the same any more. Now Jay if you are gay how can you be forgiven? You continue to sodomize there is not repentence so there is no forgiveness. Just saying since your into religious values today.
George W
February 23rd, 2011
11:22 am
Williebkind….you are actually right by biblical standards.
williebkind
February 23rd, 2011
11:22 am
Clinton was a draft dodger! He should not have been eligible for office.
Bucket
February 23rd, 2011
11:24 am
Fair point Jay. However, I would also suggest that while former President Clinton is not eligible for re-election as President, he is still very influential in Dem races all across America and is still on the cutting edge of influencing policy. As far as influence is concerned, former President Clinton has much more than Newt. To be fair, I think Clinton’s past is irrelevant to current debate as well. But it doesn’t take an astute observer to know that because of Newt’s past he will never be nominated by the Republican Party. So, IMO, to constantly bring it up is just a political cheap shot. I certainly wouldn’t want the worst days of my bad behavior to be shown on the big screen!
Jay
February 23rd, 2011
11:26 am
well, it didn’t go down quite as easy as Willie suggests. God killed David’s daughter as punishment, and cursed his family.
George W
February 23rd, 2011
11:26 am
Bucket….I actually would not be surprised if Newt gets the repub nomination.
Actually, I see Romney getting the nod and chosing Newt as VP.
Partisay
February 23rd, 2011
11:26 am
Steve at 11:05 writes……..
“The Democrats have just as many skeletons but you fail to mention them in your columns (maybe throw one in every few months).”
“You are one-sided, narrow-minded, hypocritical, and push the liberal agenda to an audience that doesn’t want to hear it.”
“the bottomline is you are doing a Newt (anyone Republican) smear campaign.”
Steve, Steve, Steve……of course he is one-sided and pushes the libreal agenda – he writes for the liberal side of the AJC opinion pages. Just like Wingfield and Barr and Wooten does on the other side. Do you also call them one sided, narrow minded, hypocritical and push the conservative agenda? I would hope so, that’s their job!
And you say he fails to mention the democrats skeletons. That’s Wingfield, Barr and Wooten’s job! Go read their columns if that is what you want to read about.
And as for Newt Smear Campaign – do you not think Wooten doesn’t do that on the other side? Or Wingfield? When they critisize someone on the left, do you also call it a “smear campaign”?
And as far as an audiance not wanting to hear it…I would say by the number of responses of the comments, you are a little wrong.
George W
February 23rd, 2011
11:30 am
I wonder if a republican president had questions about his citizenship and religion of the democratic party would back off like the repubs did? Just a question.
Partisay
February 23rd, 2011
11:34 am
You actually think Obama has legitimate questions about his citizenship? Oh….i guess you’re one of those birthers…Funny. And what questions are up about his religion? Oh…you think he is muslim? Even after being critisized all thruout the campaign about his 20 year ties to a Christian church?
You’re too funny George W
George W
February 23rd, 2011
11:38 am
Partisay…..you think Jeremiah Wrights church was Christian? Wow you Dems never cease to amaze me.
Stuart
February 23rd, 2011
11:43 am
I wonder if the person asking the question was a Jaguar or a Chevrolet.
kitty
February 23rd, 2011
11:51 am
Paul,
No reality is tainting my view of the Catholic church. I grew up in it and saw the reality. Pedophile priests? Notice you ignored that whole issue. Like I said, Newt fits in just fine there. Then there is the annulment issue. Lucky for Newt he didn’t have to get one as his latest marriage was grandfathered in. I love a church that sells divorces, rather like indulgences which is what started the Protestant Reformation. The Catholic church…anything for the money.
godless heathen
February 23rd, 2011
12:02 pm
Speaking of Clinton, did the Chris Mathews Clinton Love-fest that MSNBC has been promoting air on the tube yet?
When I saw the promo, I just wondered if Chris was gong to save his blue shirt or send it to the cleaners.
Partisay
February 23rd, 2011
12:24 pm
Trinity United Church of Christ is a predominantly black church with more than 8,500 members, located on the southwest side of Chicago.[1] It is the largest church affiliated with the United Church of Christ, a predominantly white Christian denomination with roots in Congregationalism, which branched from American Puritanism.[2]
hmmmmm…..yes, George W, I think Jeremiah Wright’s church was Christian.. What would you call it? Muslim? Hindu?
And, yes, I know i am amazing….
Hamilton
February 23rd, 2011
12:40 pm
While state (ga and az) economy falters, the pols keep our focus on the talk radio issues, like a magician who keeps transforming the paper flower in one hand so we won’t notice the next trick he’s preparing with the other. In Georgia, we should be worrying about he next trick and which lobbyist is assisting.
There is such false concern about “illegals,” but little concern about “illegal.” The requirement to do cost analysis of any bill is routinely ignored. The immigration bill that makes transporting illegal immigrants a crime will cost local governments and business millions, but who’s asking the questions? Will cab drivers and bus drivers and parkNfly drivers have to e-verify?
Then there is the “shut up and leave us alone” bill that makes it illegal to use a state or local government computer to “support or oppose” legislation. Of course elected officials and government lobbyists are excepted. Looks like legislative aids will have to hand write any messages on pending bills.
Meanwhile, in the last 8 years, the per capita income of metro Atlanta has fallen farther than any metro region in the country – more than Detroit (recent ARC report). Who’s asking the questions while the south’s economic engine slowly slips into a big hole.
Will the empty space in downtown Buckhead is become the symbol?
BuzztheKiller
February 23rd, 2011
1:22 pm
Ahhhh now moral perfection is your standard for the Presidency Jay? Sorry, Jesus is not running next year or ever for President. I read Newt’s newsletter, have not seen any statements yet where he espouses moral perfection. If he has better ideas on the future, let him make his argument and you can debate his ideas until the cows come home. Just don’t try to hold him or any other candidate to some higher “moral” standard. Clinton, Bush, and certainly Obama would not stand up to that same mirror. I’m betting even an old liberal hippie like you Jay has dirt under the rug.
BuzztheKiller
February 23rd, 2011
1:26 pm
And of course, Jay, I understand you are not running for POTUS, thank God.
firedteacher
February 23rd, 2011
1:35 pm
Gingrich is a lying, philandering, pretender-to-the-throne of the first order. He resigned as Speaker of the House in Congress in the middle of the Clinton/Lewinsky BJ probe. Why? Because he was dipping a chippie on the side in DC while his 2nd wife (chippie #1, mind you) sat at home in Georgia. Two of America’s most famous quitters: Palin, from the governor’s job in AK and Gingrich, from the Speaker’s job.
Partisay
February 23rd, 2011
2:09 pm
“Just don’t try to hold him or any other candidate to some higher “moral” standard.”
ahhhh BuzztheKiller, you mean like so many on the right tend to do? Remember the Moral Majority? You remember how those on the right blasted Clinton, because he was “immoral”? Why, he was even impeached by the House!
I just reread your quote and wondered if you were saying the same thing around the 90’s?
video
February 23rd, 2011
2:34 pm
video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpJaPtpHK40
marky mark
February 23rd, 2011
2:35 pm
Partisay, when all else is said and done about Clinton and his morals (or lack thereof) when the holder of the highest office in the land perjures himself, he deserves to be impeached. Period. He was stripped of his law licence, remember? And whether you like and/or agree with Paula Jones or not, she too should have had her day in court and not have the president and his “machine” spread every lie they could about her.
On the subject of Newt, I worked for his campaign in the early days. After some of the things he has done, I dont think he can be elected the National Dog Catcher. He is and should remain a policy wonk.
marky mark
February 23rd, 2011
2:35 pm
man, cant spell license anymore…
Sam
February 23rd, 2011
2:37 pm
I guess Newt forgot who was leading the witch hunt to impeach Clinton for his “problem”. Too bad Gingrich’s god couldn’t find a way to forgive Clinton like he forgives Newt.
Janet
February 23rd, 2011
4:32 pm
You folks knocking Newt are the same ones giving high fives during the Clinton years. The sad thing is Newt has no chance at being President because of his personality, yet his knowledge and ability are far superior to any President we’ve had in the past 20 years. As I’ve watched the country head downhill, it’s made it more clear we need to vote on the person’s KNOWLEDGE and ABILITY which was obviously not looked at 2+ years ago.
larry.3333
February 23rd, 2011
4:38 pm
Newt is scum. A few weeks ago he told a La Raza forum he was for Dream Act and comprehensive Immigration Reform meaning AMNESTY FOR 20 MILLION ILLEGAL ALIENS. HE WANTS TO WIN THE PRESIDENCY ON THE BACK OF LEGAL AMERICAN CITIZENS !!!
Adam
February 23rd, 2011
5:21 pm
Janet: which was obviously not looked at 2+ years ago.
Heh. Yeah, that’s why when McCain picked Palin as his running made that didn’t affect his campaign in ANY WAY.
poison pen
February 23rd, 2011
5:21 pm
Can someone on here tell my why Tucker is such a MORON.
jimma
February 23rd, 2011
5:30 pm
Jay, you and others in the press should have questioned candidate Bill Clinton and followed up, but you didn’t. The press and Clinton machine suppressed his dirty, lying, deceitful deeds, and today he’s still a hero to many. Goes to show that money, a sympathetic press, and willing fools can elect the most corrupt to high office. Newt has no chance, but Bill won’t condemn him either.
WillieRae
February 23rd, 2011
5:34 pm
Jay, did you feel like Ted Kennedy should have been “hounded wherever he goes”. How about Bill Clinton? Or do you only advocate “hounding” conservatives?
dave
February 23rd, 2011
5:45 pm
The “man” has a real problem with loyalty and respect for his spouses, why should we think it would be different with the citizenry.
poison pen
February 23rd, 2011
6:03 pm
Dave, are you talking about Clinton or Newt? gotcha!
Pick up ur chek at the office
February 23rd, 2011
7:13 pm
The union “astroturf” protesters should be chanting, “Jump The Shark !! Jump The Shark !!”
Lee
February 23rd, 2011
7:17 pm
It’s nice to see Bookboy developing some morals in his middle age years. Where was that when Clinton was using a 21 year old intern as a humidor?
Oh, I forgot. Back then, it wasn’t any of our business what he did in the closet in the backrooms of the White House.
85Jacket
February 23rd, 2011
7:18 pm
Unfortunately, while I think Newt has some promising ideas on running this country, we can’t have it both ways. I criticized Clinton and didn’t think he was worthy of our trust because of his infidelity. There is no reason that I should give Newt a pass because I like his politics. I don’t trust him to make decisions that are not in his best interest…same as Clinton. Liberal, Conservative, Moderate or whatever our political inclination is should never strictly dictate our choices. Those choices should be dictated by the values that make each of us who we are….period.
Jay
February 23rd, 2011
7:21 pm
Lee, as I’ve mentioned before, I wrote back at the time that Clinton ought to resign for tarnishing the presidency.
Pick up ur chek at the office
February 23rd, 2011
7:23 pm
Newt Palin — Engineered by Koch or Soros?
Ron Paul had a money-bomb the other day – $700,000+
The Koch brothers must have hacked a lot of computers.
Pick up ur chek at the office
February 23rd, 2011
7:30 pm
Bookboy was rude. This blog is public and Jay is the host.
“humidor” was kinda funny though… Does Jay still think Clinton should have resigned?
At least Slick Willy didn’t go Bunga, Bunga with Berlesconi.
Edie
February 23rd, 2011
7:43 pm
The ability to betray the person he promised to love and honor, when she was the most vulnerable is not a characteristic anyone of us wants in our leader. He was then and may still may be an incredibly selfish man. He certainly still has an over inflated ego.
Character does matter. There is nothing humble about how he addresses questions about his lowest moment(s), that would suggest he has developed character. “I hope you feel better about yourself”. PLEASE! ENOUGH already. Next!
Tommy Maddox
February 23rd, 2011
9:46 pm
Janet – yes ma’am.
thebob.bob
February 25th, 2011
2:22 pm
“I believe in a forgiving God, and the American people will have to decide whether that their primary concern.”
Odd, considering that Newt decided that the primary concern of the American people, when he was in charge, was the hounding of the POTUS for a consentual fling.
Newt also claims credit for balancing the budget during the Clinton Administration. Would he be willing to back the budget now? Increased taxes on the wealthiest?
Sorry, Newt’s not presidential material. Want a good Christian in the White House who believes in and lives traditional family values?? You’ve got one now and he’s going to be re-elected POTUS in 2012.
Give me a break
February 28th, 2011
11:10 am
Newt loves to attack other people and other ideas different than his own.
But when others attack his behavior he asks for mercy.
He really is a liability to the conservatives.