I DID miss that... I don't spend much time in "this community" anymore.. since, it seems to have mostly devolved into a society for PURGING anyone who's not idealogically "pure"... whatever the heck that means.
I'm sorry though... I was never "down with Newt". Don't get me wrong.. I like a LOT about Newt. He's the best speaker remaining.. by far. And, he has the comabtiveness to take on the media... but, that's not good enough. Newt was a poster child for the effectiveness of Alinsky style tactics. He WAS driven out of office, in disgrace... not because of the ethics charges (which, were 99% bogus).... but, as the result of hypocrisy and negative branding. Face it: Newt was the FACE of "evil Republicans". I don't want to go back and try to re-argue the same issues from the mid-80's and 90's. We lost the argument then... it won't be any better now.
With Newt, EVERY DAY someone will be bringing up "new" (old) charges.. and, we (he) will be constantly defending 'what Newt said'... His recorded statements are extensive.. and, often highly controversial. I'll support him if nominated... but, I don't think any of us will enjoy that ride.
I try to give you a rational explanation for why "this community" has coalesced around Newt Gingrich, and that's your response?
Well, la dee freakin' da. If Free Republic is too "devolved" for your dainty elite sensibilities, why don't you take a hike? Just purge yourself and save Jim Rob the trouble.