[FrankR]

[ari-freedom]

Apparently Newt didn’t take my advice to attack someone from the right instead of the left.

I guess this means we’ll be hearing more talk of why it is ‘inhumane’ not to give local councils the ability to determine whether illegals should stay here or not.

[Ozymandias Ghost]

I read the article and don't see anything wrong w/what Newt said. He didn't say that women belong on the front lines in combat arms units. Perhaps his use of the word “combat” is confusing. What he's saying is that there are no "safe places" in modern warfare. In Gulf War I all of the U.S. KIA's were in one Petroleum and Bath unit that was hit by a SCUD. In fact, if you wear the uniform of one of the branches of the U.S. Armed Services you are a target for those who wish to do us harm even here in CONUS.

Anyone who doesn't understand that needs only to look to the Pentagon on 9-11! There were many military and DoD civilian casualties there including a 2-Star at PERSCOM. Many don't realize more civilians were killed at the Pentagon on 9-11 than military personnel.

The same is true for those servicemembers killed here in CONUS by various “lone wolf” jihadis; such as those killed and wounded in the shootings at Ft Hood; several of whom were women.

If Newt ever says women belong in an infantry rifle Company; then I'll be the first to disagree w/him; but, I don't think he is saying that. I think he is saying that Rick doesn't have a clear understanding of current military strategic and tactical concepts and doctrine. Which I believe is a true statement.

[stuck_in_new_orleans]

Newt, go away. You never had a chance with all your baggage.

[dforest]

I agree with Santorum. Newt jumps the shark again.

[Future Snake Eater]

“Whatever your technical assignment, whether you’re a truck driver or you’re working with logistics, or you’re a military person, you’re in combat. And I think that we have to understand that from day one,” Gingrich said.

Very true, but there is a huge difference between an 88M (truck driver) who finds himself in a combat situation versus an 11B (infantryman) whose job it is to kit up, leave the wire, and find and kill bad guys.

[McGruff]

Seems like there’s bigger issues to discuss than this.