Posted on 01/07/2013 7:24:27 AM PST by SeekAndFind
NEWT GINGRICH: Let me ask you this. And I appreciate E.J.'s support here. But I want to make a point that probably he may not be as enthusiastic about. They have two vehicles. They have a continuing resolution, which is at the end of March, and they have the sequester bill. Now, these are legitimate government spending bills. The debt ceiling is different because it triggers all of these international financial problems and triggers the credit of the United States. They don't have to say, "We're going to be wimps." I've helped closed the government twice. It actually worked. Bill Clinton came in and said, "The era of big government's over," after two closings. Not before.
DAVID GREGORY: You also wrote in your memoir that you regretted it from the point of view, you relied too much on the enthusiasm of the activists and didn't factor in the disdain of the American people.
NEWT GINGRICH: But, no, we got reelected for the first time since 1928. And we would argue we would never have gotten to a balanced budget and we would have never have gotten welfare reform without that fight. So I think if the Congressional Republicans want to say, "You're going to have a really hard time with continuing resolution," that's perfectly legitimate. And it's a exactly the right grounds. And then take the president's speech from yesterday in which he said, "Once you have spent it, you have an obligation." And that's when I say, "Terrific. We agree."
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Gingrich: GOP unwise to pick fight on debt limit
http://www.twincities.com/ci_22375907/gingrich-gop-unwise-pick-fight-debt-limit
If you don’t know of any redeeming qualities of Newt then you’re exactly the type of poster I’m talking about. They are numerous and easy to find on the web so I have no interest in wasting my time which is what it would be if I bothered. But if you are interested try looking up Bill Kurtis’ documentary on his first 100 days as speaker and it’s impact.
I know I’ve just wasted time with you but maybe someone else reading this might bother to look it up.
Do you still think Ann Coulter is a serious conservative? No
As are you exactly the type of poster to whom I refer who somehow thinks or hopes Newt has some relevancy, and who is willing to overlook ALL his worst actions and qualities.
I’m obviously not the only poster here who feels this way, so kindly sell your “wasted” posts elsewhere.
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