Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

To: Jim Robinson
Newt Gingrich is one smart man. The original Contract With America was a great legislative document. Coming out only six weeks before the 1994 election, its impact was limited but significant. I'm sure the 54 seat pickup in the House by the GOP would have been something less then that figure without the CWA. This new 21st century CWA contains some good stuff and some questionable items. It isn't as focused as the original CWA was. Reagan pushed a few BIG issues and was highly successful.

Newt`s 21st century CWA seems a bit bloated and overbearing. More instructive then straightforward. It also stays away from the social issues, mentioning abortion only once. While Newt opposes abortion on demand, he finds the social issues somewhat divisive and isn't an outspoken prolifer. However, the thrust of Newt's overplan would lead to promoting Judeo-Christian values more in American society and expressing God as the Creator in the same fashion the Founders did.

Newt's got to make up his mind and stop messing around. Is he gonna run for the nomination or not? Waiting till Labor Day to make his decision sounds a little strange.

42 posted on 02/04/2007 11:59:03 PM PST by Reagan Man (Conservatives don't vote for liberals.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 2 | View Replies ]


To: Reagan Man

Don't forget SCOTUS' role in neutering the CWA. Line-item veto, etc.

We can, and will, do better, once the MSM is knocked over.


45 posted on 02/05/2007 12:02:56 AM PST by IslandJeff (that for every right there is a duty, for every benefit an obligation)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 42 | View Replies ]

To: Reagan Man

Yup, it is a bit bloated and overbearing. Hopefully, he's taking time over the next few months to streamline, strengthen and polish it for prime time. Hopefully he'll appreciate our feedback. He's definitely the smartest, most articulate and accomplished (from a conservative perspective) candidate out there.

By the way, if you haven't already seen it, you might be interested in his God and Religion in America video that was broadcast on FOX a couple weeks ago.

I like his conservative approach and his reliance on the founding documents and principles. Conservatism is so much more refreshing than the unconstitutional liberal bilge water being pumped out by Rudy and McCain.


49 posted on 02/05/2007 12:10:38 AM PST by Jim Robinson
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 42 | View Replies ]

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article


FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson