You are correct about that. Isn't Newt's willingness to call the Palestinians a made up people an indication that he's willing to confront falsehoods about the Middle East that have not served us well for many decades? Who else has had the guts to do that?
I agree with what Newt said, but I don’t believe the answer is to Westernize them - they have had every opportunity over the last 50 years and haven’t responded. Also, he didn’t mention the main issue, it’s not nationality real or imagined, it’s Islam that must be defeated. I have no real problems with Newt vs. Obama or Romney but I’m sad we don’t have another Reagan. Personally, I’m not really comfortable with legislators becoming president without any administrative experience but again, anyone but Obama - even Romney.