Posted on 03/09/2011 3:13:24 PM PST by Do Not Make Fun Of His Ears
ATLANTA (AP) Newt Gingrich says his passion for his country contributed to his marital infidelity. In an interview posted Wednesday by The Christian Broadcasting Network, Gingrich who recently converted to Catholicism said he had sought Gods forgiveness for mistakes in his past.
Theres no question at times of my life, partially driven by how passionately I felt about this country, that I worked far too hard and things happened in my life that were not appropriate, Gingrich said.
What I can tell you is that when I did things that were wrong, I wasnt trapped in situation ethics, I was doing things that were wrong, and yet, I was doing them, he said. I found that I felt compelled to seek Gods forgiveness. Not Gods understanding, but Gods forgiveness.
Okay, yeah, that's over.
Where's Trump?
I'll vote for him when pigs fly...
“My only regret is that I have but one penis to give for my country.”
Note the passive attitude... as in, “Mistakes were made. Things happen.”
Or the old trusty, “I can’t go back in the past and fix it.”
Gingrich may be flying this trial balloon to see the reactions before officially announcing his intent.
If this brings back mostly negatives, he knows he doesn’t have a change.
If it flies over without much flack, he will announce his run.
Who are you gonna believe? Your lyin’ eyes, or Newt’s patriotism?
Newt World Order Gingrich supported GATT, NAFTA and WTO while in Congress.
I am dismayed when I hear any fellow conservative who wants to excuse his behavior.
We are no better than Clinton or Edwards supporters if we support Gingrich just because he “is smart”.
“I’m sorry...*sniff* ...but I’m not made of stone!!! *sniff*
She was so tempting...she was dressed in nothing but red...white...and (sob) BLUUUUUUUE!!!!!
WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!”
Wouldn’t it be refreshing to see this guy say, “I blew it. I met this other woman and couldn’t control myself.”
I wouldn’t ever vote for the guy, but at least I would understand and give him a little credit for telling it like it was.
Newt, please, for your own sake, give up this terrible idea.
Go back to being a full-time private sector idiot, who actually has a lucid moment from time to time.
Oh jeez. Newt isn’t very bright to even think this “excuse”. Political hack.
Yes, Newt has way too much baggage to ever run for president....we don’t won’t a twice divorced man and on his third marriage...he has already proven he can’t be trusted...besides, he is a big fat RINO...
Gimme a break. At least guys like me are up front about our past horndoggery. *SHEESH*
Love of country will prevent me from EVER voting for Pelosi’s Couch Buddy.
You really have to hand it to a guy who runs a flag up his soiled pole, and asks others to salute.
Sorry Newt.
Right flag, wrong pole.
Nice try, not sold.
What’s next, involving Jesus, children, puppies, apple pie...
"...and converted to Roman Catholicism to provide cover for my new-found self-respect as a liberal."
"I did it for my country."
Someone who is reputed to be so brilliant would have been bright and honest enough to have confessed to being simply human and therefore fallible. Then leave it at that. Do not attempt to dress it up according to what polls well. What an ass. Sorry Newt...move along..
BAD, BAD, BAD!!!
*snicker*
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