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Gingrich think tank collected millions from health-care industry ($37 million & MANDATE)
Wapo ^ | 11/18/11 | Dan Eggen

Posted on 11/18/2011 2:51:00 AM PST by Fred

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To: manc

EXACTLY! That’s the reason I haven’t been on here much lately, it’s just too aggravating seeing FR rip all of the candidates apart. I have to wonder how many of them are really trolls that support Obongo.


121 posted on 11/18/2011 7:13:18 AM PST by mojitojoe (WH says potus didnÂ’t feel the earthquake. No worries. Another is scheduled for November 2012)
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To: MNJohnnie

You needed to triple post that drivel?


122 posted on 11/18/2011 7:14:30 AM PST by mojitojoe (WH says potus didnÂ’t feel the earthquake. No worries. Another is scheduled for November 2012)
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To: Fred

Sounds like another Marxist on the lose by opposing Newt on a legitimate business venture. He was a private citizen in a consulting business. What the hell is wrong with what his consulting business did? If someone came to you offering money for your opinion, would you say “hell no”? I seriously doubt it.


123 posted on 11/18/2011 7:15:15 AM PST by Jukeman
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To: scooby321
What are we anti capitalism

No, just anti-big government, which is what it appears Newt advocates.

124 posted on 11/18/2011 7:15:42 AM PST by dfwgator (I stand with Herman Cain.)
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To: Jukeman
What the hell is wrong with what his consulting business did?

Because it was for a LIBERAL cause and would have had a mighty impact on all of us.

125 posted on 11/18/2011 7:17:01 AM PST by Timber Rattler (Don't Tread on Me!)
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To: o2bfree
I seem to remember Newt campaigned against government healthcare at the time. He hated everything about Hillarycare.Then he was all for the mandate.


That is one of the problems emerging with him when you look into his past, he is as big of a flip flopper on many positions but is simply a lot better BSing his way out of the obvious. Oh wait, I forgot he wrote a memo on using words to control. IOW, it's not necessarily about believing in convictions just maintaining power, control, etc. It's not all bad but it's not all good either.

Language: A Key Mechanism of Control

Newt Gingrich's 1996 GOPAC memo

As you know, one of the key points in the GOPAC tapes is that "language matters." In the video "We are a Majority," Language is listed as a key mechanism of control used by a majority party, along with Agenda, Rules, Attitude and Learning. As the tapes have been used in training sessions across the country and mailed to candidates we have heard a plaintive plea: "I wish I could speak like Newt."

That takes years of practice. But, we believe that you could have a significant impact on your campaign and the way you communicate if we help a little. That is why we have created this list of words and phrases.

This list is prepared so that you might have a directory of words to use in writing literature and mail, in preparing speeches, and in producing electronic media. The words and phrases are powerful. Read them. Memorize as many as possible. And remember that like any tool, these words will not help if they are not used.

While the list could be the size of the latest "College Edition" dictionary, we have attempted to keep it small enough to be readily useful yet large enough to be broadly functional. The list is divided into two sections: Optimistic Positive Governing words and phrases to help describe your vision for the future of your community (your message) and Contrasting words to help you clearly define the policies and record of your opponent and the Democratic party.

Please let us know if you have any other suggestions or additions. We would also like to know how you use the list. Call us at GOPAC or write with your suggestions and comments. We may include them in the next tape mailing so that others can benefit from your knowledge and experience.


126 posted on 11/18/2011 7:20:13 AM PST by CajunConservative ( Leadership. It is defined by action, not position.)
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To: dfwgator

Would love to see Herman as the nominee but I will not bash Newt for a what was a legitimate business venture and will support Newt if he is the nominee. Actually I am leaning toward Newt now because he would kick hell out of Obama in presidential debates. Cain needs to step up his campaign and study hard on the issues facing our nation. Of course he would have experts on all issues as a president but I would, I think, prefer to have someone with Newt’s knowledge in the Oval Office. Perhaps Cain/Gingrich or Gingrich/Cain but we all know that won’t happen. I sadly think Cain is done. It is a long road through the primary voting but we need to keep in mind: DEFEAT OBAMA!


127 posted on 11/18/2011 7:25:43 AM PST by Jukeman
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To: Timber Rattler

Good for you. Love me some Sarah Palin. I was saddened when she decided not to run but maybe I can understand why she made that decision. I’m sure Trig is happy and better for it.But I certainly would hate to see McRomney get the nomination.


128 posted on 11/18/2011 7:30:17 AM PST by Jukeman
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To: Timber Rattler

Troll


129 posted on 11/18/2011 7:37:38 AM PST by mojitojoe (WH says potus didnÂ’t feel the earthquake. No worries. Another is scheduled for November 2012)
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To: Timber Rattler

Same here. I really hadn’t been paying close attention to Newt until now. I knew about the Nancy Pelosi commercial but none of the other stuff. I even read an interview with his second wife from 95 where she stated that if she wanted she could end his political career with one interview.


130 posted on 11/18/2011 7:40:49 AM PST by CajunConservative ( Leadership. It is defined by action, not position.)
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To: mojitojoe
Troll

Name calling does not mitigate the truth about Newt.

131 posted on 11/18/2011 7:42:25 AM PST by Timber Rattler (Don't Tread on Me!)
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Sure explains how he got that credit line at Tiffany's Too much smoke for me. I sense a fire. Or 10.
132 posted on 11/18/2011 7:45:06 AM PST by eureka! (Bless Our Troops. D*mn the Left.)
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To: Fred

Newt’s well of corruption runs deeper than any on FR ever imagined. It will all come out and it won’t be pretty. Callista was part of all of this too. Newt is damaged goods.


133 posted on 11/18/2011 7:51:32 AM PST by montag813
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To: MNJohnnie

counterproductive.


134 posted on 11/18/2011 7:51:35 AM PST by Repeal The 17th
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To: Timber Rattler

You don’t do yourself any good spamming the same cut and paste tripe on thread; after thread; after thread.

I see sidebar moderator smacked you down!

Good !

How many log in names do you have?


135 posted on 11/18/2011 7:54:11 AM PST by Repeal The 17th
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To: Fred

More threads from liberal rags? I find it interesting how many lib rags you & the gang read.


136 posted on 11/18/2011 7:56:52 AM PST by Confab
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To: mojitojoe

Reminds me of that creepy little bug on your homepage!


137 posted on 11/18/2011 8:02:52 AM PST by b9 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=_hd23sdf4CE)
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BTTT


138 posted on 11/18/2011 8:04:15 AM PST by NoRedTape
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To: Repeal The 17th

It does the country no good if people refuse to look into Newt’s long and checkered past. Yes he’s a brilliant silver tongued wordsmith but he’s used his gift to enrich himself and push his ideological agenda which is not conservatism.

I read an observation that was made about Newt’s taking on the media. He did it to keep from answering a question about himself. It’s usually called deflection and obfuscation.


139 posted on 11/18/2011 8:10:53 AM PST by CajunConservative ( Leadership. It is defined by action, not position.)
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To: mojitojoe

Onyx? she likes Newt


140 posted on 11/18/2011 8:15:40 AM PST by katiedidit1 ("This is one race of people for whom psychoanalysis is of no use whatsoever." the Irish)
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