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| "I just can't bring myself pushing that button because of his personal life." I guess you didn't vote for President Bush. Who wants Mr. Rodgers in the White House making life and death decisions? Have a beautiful day in the neighborhood. |
Posted on 07/21/2006 4:35:35 AM PDT by IrishMike
The casual TV viewer has probably noticed two things during the past few days — there’s a war in the Middle East, and Newt Gingrich is commenting on it. Gingrich has been a ubiquitous analyst on the war — ubiquity being one of the tireless, outsized former House speaker’s favorite qualities. In between appearances in his role as a commentator for the Fox News Channel, Gingrich announced on Meet the Press that we are in the midst of World War III. A few days later, Hezbollah declared that it welcomed World War III, nicely capturing the moment: Simultaneous with its shooting war with Israel, Hezbollah is in a war of words with Newt Gingrich.
The old conventional wisdom about Gingrich was that we wouldn’t have him to kick around anymore. The new conventional wisdom is that he’s back, and he’s doing the kicking. Ousted by his own party after its losses in the 1998 midterm elections, Gingrich has reestablished himself as a party leader through sheer intellectual energy. He has had something intelligent to say about literally every issue of the hour, from health care to Katrina to the war on terror. “He has helped himself immensely — he’s all over the place,” says former Republican National Committee Chairman Ed Gillespie.
I'm not one to speak for God but I think he'd be into forgiveness. Again focus on the big picture here. If/when we are attacked again it won't make one bit of a difference who was in Newt's bed in 1982. What will make a difference is that we have a proven leader who can galvanize the country and the world to join us in this war. A war that Newt boldly and correctly called WW III.
I agree with both your comments. On the plus side, Newt is a true intellectual, with a broad knowledge of history and the ability to apply those lessons to modern events. (Two of his books were co-authored by a very bright, conservative historian who teaches at Montreat College hereabouts, and is a friend of mine.)
On the negative side, he has, as posters here have pointed out, baggage that will sink him. And, he doesn't have the campaign "warmth" which often gets far less able men and women into public office. Bottom line: Newt can do a valuable service to his party and his nation by continuing his historically-based analyses of public issues, and of elections concerning such issues.
I agree with you, Miss Marple, that he will not survive Iowa as a viable candidate. And I think he may have the practical understanding to know that, and not to run. But he still can, and should, position himself as one of the leading Republican theoreticians. In that role, he is uniquely valuable.
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Congressman Billybob
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None of the candidates really exite me at all. I could see myself supporting Newt but only if he committed to a pro-life running mate.
Bill Clinton and Newt- MORALS
I can't think of anyone in history who exceeds Bill Clinton in the morals department. A liar without equal, a man that not only would sell out his country's securtity but he did, a man that uses the liberal press to split the country for the country's harm and his own political gain, no Bill Clinton is the lowest of lows in American History.
When you find out the real story on American History in the last 50 years, you'll join me in painting him blacker than the devil in evil. But you don't know yet what actually happened.
But to compare Newt to Clinton has only one parallel and that is his loyalty to his family. With the Republicans under the leadership of BUSH not able to find a moral base except to veto stem cell research I would much rather have Newt leading the way on domestic issues
We do have to credit Bush on fighting terrorism, but the course is obvious now, but NOT obvious to the average American who, like I said before, doesn't have a clue about the real decisions that have already been made. If you don't understand recent history, then you can't understand what's going on now.
I like Newt above all others for President, and the second choice isn't even close.
I'm no high on Newt. Whenever it seems he is speaking about an issue, instead of going for the slam dunk, he suddenly takes another track in an apparent effort to appear moderate... which he well might have become. He's getting soft and he panders as someone mentioned earlier in this thread. I'll take Tancredo!
no = not
I afraid that you know nothing about his personal life, beyond what you've heard from the MSM.
True, but I do know that he has been married 3 times. I mean the record is like eight or nine marriages...he is practically in the running. lol.
Agreed on both counts.
Whatever negatives Newt has...they are far outweighed by the fact that pretty much all the other G.O.P. candidates are liberals or moderates, and are lacking intellectual heft.
At the very least, Newt will bring issues up in the primary process that would otherwise be ignored.
One could reasonably argue that Newt is more conservative than President Bush. As for personal morals, we aren't electing a pope. We all have sinned.
True, but we are talking family values here and I just cannot get past that. If he is the candidate than of course what choice do I have but hold my nose...definitely don't was a dem, but I just can't see how he could pass any conservative family values bills with any credibility. He would be laughed out of congress. They are bad enough with a family man like President Bush. Plus I believe the Americans would rather have a family man with children either adults or children. Newt never had children either...doesn't that make you wonder too? He is just so questionable with the personal life. I know we can do better than Newt. I would be all for him becoming Secretary of State (Perfect job for him). IMHO.
I can't think of anyone in history who exceeds Bill Clinton in the morals department. A liar without equal, a man that not only would sell out his country's securtity but he did, a man that uses the liberal press to split the country for the country's harm and his own political gain, no Bill Clinton is the lowest of lows in American History.
A big difference between Newt and Bill. The American population did not have the ammo when he ran in 1992. Americans were not aware that he was going to lie and have a desert in the Oval Office. If the Americans had known this he would not have been elected. The press was bringing out all these ugly women saying sexual harassment and people just didn't want to listen. The same thing with the DUI for President Bush...no one cared three days before the election. Everyone know's Newts drama.
Would I want Newt in a Cabinet position? Absolutely. As POTUS, no way.
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| "I just can't bring myself pushing that button because of his personal life." I guess you didn't vote for President Bush. Who wants Mr. Rodgers in the White House making life and death decisions? Have a beautiful day in the neighborhood. |
On the other hand, your point that he should have a major post in the next Republican Administration is spot on.
John / Billybob
If you want a campaign based on ideas, he's your guy. If you want to beat Hillary, he's your guy. Check out www.newt.org
"True, but I do know that he has been married 3 times."
Interesting analysis.
Gullible "Republicans" will vote for any old person espousing a conservative view of the world.
While true "conservatives" count the number of marriages in order to make voting decisions.
By your measure, Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter (1 marriage each) were better "conservatives" than Ronald Reagan (2 marriages).
I knew I'd find you here!
The real question is how can the Republicans lose the advantage of morality over immorality... That is easy. Nominate immoral Newt.
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