I heard it on talk radio when folks were trying to ding Newt for not reciprocating - never said I saw it where it could be linked. My point was that the MSM thought they could make it an issue about Newt's "lack of manners" because they're so in the bag for Romney. You cherry-picked my other comment about congratulating your opponent and I'm still not sure what the issue was. As long as the battle is being waged, it's nuts too reach out a friendly hand. Once the war has been won/lost, it's petty to hide and sulk. My original in ful:From what I heard, Mitt did call Newt when Newt won SC. Suposedly that set the standard which makes no sense to me. Once the overall contest is over, its good manners to congratulate your opponent, not after each individual battle.
I've enjoyed your astute posts for some time and usually whole-heartedly agree - having trouble digesting why you even bothered to retort to mine; it's not your usual M.O.
Let's get back to the real task - replacing Obama with a conservative. At this stage, Santorum seems to be catching fire and I hope either he or Newt (or combo) keep bleeding Romney's support from him.
Ohhhh...I see what you meant. I apologize that I misinterpreted your post. My bad.
“My point was that the MSM thought they could make it an issue about Newt’s “lack of manners” because they’re so in the bag for Romney.”
Okay...I cherry picked this post because you make an important point. ;o)
“Let’s get back to the real task - replacing Obama with a conservative. At this stage, Santorum seems to be catching fire and I hope either he or Newt (or combo) keep bleeding Romney’s support from him.”
Cherry picking again because you are dead on right.
“I’ve enjoyed your astute posts for some time and usually whole-heartedly agree - having trouble digesting why you even bothered to retort to mine; it’s not your usual M.O.”
You are very kind, and I do apologize for not “getting” what you meant. I give you a tip o’ the hat. ;o)
Thank you for your kind response. When I make a mistake, I like to be called on it because I want to be accurate. Not all have been as kind as you have been.
I want you to know that I had shut down my computer, and had gone to bed. But, there was something about this exchange that troubled me.
When I asked you if you had a link to back that up, I didn’t mean it as a challenge...as in I didn’t believe you.
I wanted the link! lol
I’m sorry for my poor choice of words.
BTW, though...it is good manners to congratulate your opponent after each battle. It’s good form. However, when the war is won, it’s up to the losing opponents to congratulate the victor.