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Pat Buchanan: Gingrich is Political Opportunist Trying to Position Himself Right of Palin
Conservatives4Palin ^ | Tuesday, August 17, 2010 | Hal

Posted on 08/17/2010 1:51:12 PM PDT by onyx

Fresh off his vacation, MSNBC's Pat Buchanan came out swinging Tuesday on "Morning Joe," calling former House Speaker Newt Gingrich a "political opportunist" for his comments about the proposed mosque in New York City.

On Monday, Gingrich compared the building of a proposed mosque near Ground Zero to Nazis putting up "a sign next to the Holocaust Museum" or "the Japanese putting up a site next to Pearl Harbor."

Buchanan argued that Gingrich's controversial comments were meant to position him to the right of his potential GOP primary opponent, Sarah Palin, on the issue.

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To: rodguy911

I agree, unless he gets into the race to try to embarrass Sarah with his intellect and professorship. Newt is a walking, talking, policy wonk, but he comes across “preachy and arrogant.” I am confident that she can handle him and although it will make for good entertainment, it will also give the lame stream plenty to write about.


61 posted on 08/17/2010 6:25:50 PM PDT by onyx (Sarah/Michele 2012)
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To: RedMDer; rodguy911; FrankR

He’s a good back bencher and policy wonk. I don’t know which position in Sarah’s administration would best suit him.


62 posted on 08/17/2010 6:28:19 PM PDT by onyx (Sarah/Michele 2012)
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To: onyx
Newt Gingrich a “political opportunist”

I am shocked I tell you. Shocked!

63 posted on 08/17/2010 6:30:48 PM PDT by McGruff (How's that Hopey Changey thingy workin for ya?)
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To: onyx

Probably the one at the horse race. What can I say, I’m a guy.

Although the one up in Alaska where she’s in the coat and leaning on the piper jet, is just too great too.

And the one from the Michigan book signing in the snow, where she is wearing the hat is also top 5


64 posted on 08/17/2010 8:11:32 PM PDT by NeoCaveman (Defeat Dingy Harry Reid)
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To: Nervous Tick
And what was Newt doing sitting down along side of Nancy Pelousy...do you remember that picture of them? Can't remember why. And they were both smiling. Hmmmm.
65 posted on 08/17/2010 8:37:07 PM PDT by itssme
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To: onyx
No question about Newt being a political opportunist who seems to be positioning himself for a run in the 2012 election.  He's been all over the map about Sarah, with comments ranging from “Sarah will not be the future GOP leader” to references to “not being ready” to defend her, yet still noting that “Governor Palin in Alaska may be the most aggressive reformer in the country.”

Newt's politics have been all over the map too, from supporting liberal causes like global warming and endorsing Dede Scozzafava instead of endorsing Doug Hoffman in NY23.  And don't forget that his personal life is a mess.

Newt is right in criticizing the building of the mosque in NYC, and God knows we need as much support as possible, but as with many things when it comes to Newt we never know which side he is really on.   Newt has demonstrated that he is not really loyal to conservative positions all the time.

66 posted on 08/17/2010 8:44:11 PM PDT by Victoria Delsoul
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To: NeoCaveman
TY, I think I have all of your favorites! I will check my "files." This will have to do for now. :)


67 posted on 08/17/2010 9:33:13 PM PDT by onyx (Sarah/Michele 2012)
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To: Victoria Delsoul

Wow, thank you, Victoria. I hadn’t realized he’d made all those comments about Sarah! He sure likes to run his mouth.

He often has good ideas and he’s a policy wonk. I like him best as a back bencher, but I think he still has political ambitions of his own, even though he’s only won elected office from a district in Georgia, he was elected Speaker of the House by his colleagues.


68 posted on 08/17/2010 9:41:46 PM PDT by onyx (Sarah/Michele 2012)
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To: onyx
I'm glad I checked out FR before going to bed. You are right about Newt, Onyx. He sometimes talks too much, though he had his good years in politics. However, he's been unreliable lately - changing positions, so I wouldn't trust him.

Have a great day tomorrow, see you then.

69 posted on 08/17/2010 9:53:24 PM PDT by Victoria Delsoul
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To: Victoria Delsoul

Tou too, dear Victoria. Thank you for your insights and information. Newt can’t be trusted. You’re so right about him.


70 posted on 08/17/2010 9:59:49 PM PDT by onyx (Sarah/Michele 2012)
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To: onyx

I prefer to think Newt finally found God and happiness and is now at peace with himself. I’d like to think he’s had a real change of heart.


71 posted on 08/17/2010 10:33:03 PM PDT by Melian ("There is only one tragedy in the end, not to have been a saint." ~L. Bloy)
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To: Melian

What a sweet thought. I had forgotten that he’s a recent convert to our Church. TY, dear, Melian. Peace be with you!


72 posted on 08/17/2010 10:39:58 PM PDT by onyx (Sarah/Michele 2012)
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To: onyx

Let’s kneecap Newt night!


73 posted on 08/17/2010 10:58:46 PM PDT by pissant (THE Conservative party: www.falconparty.com)
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To: pissant
Let's worry about what Muslim's are teaching children on Friday night's in mosques
74 posted on 08/17/2010 11:01:38 PM PDT by onyx (Sarah/Michele 2012)
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To: onyx
newt is a historian... trained and educated... and he is not smart... if he were... he would not have made the many poor decisions that have destroyed his political career and his personal life.

LLS

75 posted on 08/18/2010 6:36:44 AM PDT by LibLieSlayer (WOLVERINES!)
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To: onyx

Don’t start now.


76 posted on 08/18/2010 10:14:58 AM PDT by Deb (Beat him, strip him and bring him to my tent!)
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To: AdmSmith; Arthur Wildfire! March; Berosus; bigheadfred; blueyon; Convert from ECUSA; dervish; ...
Thanks onyx.
MSNBC's Pat Buchanan came out swinging Tuesday on "Morning Joe,"

77 posted on 08/21/2010 8:25:00 AM PDT by SunkenCiv ("The bad jazz a cat blows wails long after he's cut out." -- Lord Buckley)
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78 posted on 08/21/2010 8:25:37 AM PDT by SunkenCiv ("The bad jazz a cat blows wails long after he's cut out." -- Lord Buckley)
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