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Newt is Right About The "Palestinians"
spectator.org ^ | 12/10/2011 | AARON GOLDSTEIN

Posted on 12/10/2011 2:21:47 PM PST by TBBT

Newt Gingrich is drawing fire for arguing that Palestinians are an "invented" people. In an interview with The Jewish Channel, Gingrich said, "Remember there was no Palestine as a state. It was part of the Ottoman Empire. And I think that we've had an invented Palestinian people, who are in fact Arabs, and were historically part of the Arab community."

Palestinian Authority chief negotiator Saeb Erakat described Gingrich's comment as "the most racist statement I've ever seen." So not only do the Palestinians want a state but now they want to be a race unto themselves, too?

Two of Mitt Romney's surrogates also criticized Gingrich's comments although not for their accuracy. Mary Kramer, a former Iowa State Senator who later served as Ambassador to Barbados said, "I'm not sure that statement gets us any closer to accomplishing an agenda." Meanwhile, Iowa State Representative Renee Schulte, a co-chair of Romney's Iowa campagin, said, "Governor Romney is much more discplined in his approach and much more thoughtful about the things he says." Perhaps Schulte was referring to the time when Romney said the U.S. could learn about diplomacy from Hezbollah. But I digress.

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TOPICS: News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: invention; newt; newtgingrich
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A fact that has escaped the media coverage today.

You would think that in covering the story one might at least ask the question "Is this true?" Haven't seen that question asked today.

1 posted on 12/10/2011 2:21:50 PM PST by TBBT
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To: TBBT

Yeah, but like certain other things he’s also wrong although it may not be as explicit: his campaign organization said also in favor of of some sort of Palestinian state which always spells, “Death to Israel.”


2 posted on 12/10/2011 2:26:10 PM PST by PapaNew
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To: TBBT
"You would think that in covering the story one might at least ask the question 'Is this true?' "

That seldom happens because truth means very little to liberals and their media.

3 posted on 12/10/2011 2:27:33 PM PST by Baynative (The penalty for not participating in politics is you will be governed by your inferiors.)
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To: TBBT

Made up “people” for a made up “cause”.


4 posted on 12/10/2011 2:28:54 PM PST by Track9
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To: Baynative

The liberals and the media always look the other way when these animals celebate the murder of innocent Jewish children and their parents.


5 posted on 12/10/2011 2:33:02 PM PST by Farmer Dean (stop worrying about what they want to do to you,start thinking about what you want to do to them)
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To: Track9
When it comes to nation-states that's pretty much always the case.

I have no problem with any group of people seeking recognition as a state ~ unless they propose carving off a chunk of my state then I think they should die.

6 posted on 12/10/2011 2:34:42 PM PST by muawiyah
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To: TBBT

Famous joke: an Israeli and a PLO negotiator were about to sit down to the negotiations. The Israeli begins with a joke for the room:

“one day after a hot dusty trip through the desert, Moses came upon an oasis with a lake and palm trees. He removed his robes and sandals and refreshed himself with a swim. When he came out of the water, his clothes were gone. he asked his peoplewhat happened to them.

” ‘the Palistinians took your clothes!’ cried the Israelites...”

At this point the Palistinian negotiator shouted, “but there were no Palistinians back then!”

The Israeli smiled and said, “Now that we’ve got that settled, let’s begin.”


7 posted on 12/10/2011 2:34:56 PM PST by Yaelle (Excuse the mobile device errors please.)
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To: Track9

The truth is a bitch isn’t it!


8 posted on 12/10/2011 2:35:37 PM PST by ronnie raygun (V)
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To: TBBT

Heard on the radio break an interview with an “outraged” Palestinian upset over Gingrich’s comment.

I thought F him! Get back to me when they don’t elect an America hating lying terrorist bastard as their leader.

Until then I want my president speaking the truth to these haeful troublemakers. Had to hear Krauthammer last night say Gingrich is 100% accrate but it’s “too late”. Reminded me of when reagan got in and told Sec. of State Haig to veto te Law of the Sea treaty and other PC UN nonsense. It’s never too late.


9 posted on 12/10/2011 2:37:35 PM PST by Williams (Honey Badger Don't Care)
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To: Track9

The truth is a bitch isn’t it!


10 posted on 12/10/2011 2:37:35 PM PST by ronnie raygun (V)
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To: TBBT

Palestine defined by Webster`s 1887 Dictionary:
``site of ancient kingdoms of Israel ad Judah``


11 posted on 12/10/2011 2:38:48 PM PST by bunkerhill7
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To: TBBT

Racist? Wow, that’s what the losing side always does when the truth is revealed. Couldn’t expect them to produce evidence.


12 posted on 12/10/2011 2:38:56 PM PST by momincombatboots (Back to West by G-d Virginia.)
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To: ronnie raygun

What does the palestinian leadership say about us?? I’m sure they tell the story of America just as we would like. /s


13 posted on 12/10/2011 2:39:37 PM PST by Williams (Honey Badger Don't Care)
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To: TBBT

Also, Newt is only going back o the Ottoman Empire. These were Christian lands, conquered by murdering muslims. That is historical reality.


14 posted on 12/10/2011 2:42:29 PM PST by Williams (Honey Badger Don't Care)
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To: Farmer Dean

15 posted on 12/10/2011 2:44:48 PM PST by jimbo123
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To: bunkerhill7

Palestine defined by Webster`s 1887 Dictionary:
``site of ancient kingdoms of Israel and Judah``


16 posted on 12/10/2011 2:44:55 PM PST by bunkerhill7
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To: TBBT

Newt was absolutely speaking the truth, and the whole world is reeling. The truth is better than a thousand lies.


17 posted on 12/10/2011 2:44:55 PM PST by richardtavor
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Newt is Right About The “Palestinians”, they are an invented people just for the purpose of destroying Israel.


18 posted on 12/10/2011 2:51:57 PM PST by KwHorn77 (The GOP needs to get some Nads.)
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To: richardtavor

Newt is Right About The “Palestinians”, they are an invented people just for the purpose of destroying Israel. THe truth hurts doesn’t it?


19 posted on 12/10/2011 2:52:31 PM PST by KwHorn77 (The GOP needs to get some Nads.)
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To: jimbo123

What kind of sick pervert does something like that to their child?Ofcourse a baby rattlesnake always grows up to be a deadly viper.


20 posted on 12/10/2011 2:52:31 PM PST by Farmer Dean (stop worrying about what they want to do to you,start thinking about what you want to do to them)
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