[kevkrom]

it still does damage

Of course it does. Just look at this thread (and the related ones). We have nominally intelligent FReepers believing the narrative of this selective and likely out of context use of quotes, and acting as if Gingrich actuall said "give in" which is only headline bait used by the WSJ and not supported by the article.

The media lies. Why does this simple fact get forgotten at primary time?

Note that despite not having settled on a candidate yet, I have found myself repeatedly forced to defend Gingrich from shoddy, lying media several times in the last few days.

[Riodacat]

We have nominally intelligent FReepers believing the narrative

You're being too kind and generous.