Newt: Palestinians must give up ‘right of return’ before negotiating peace

Posted by The Right Scoop The Right Scoop on January 17th, 2012 in Politics | 177 Comments

This is an excellent clip! Herman Cain should watch this and take note of how Newt answers these two questions so….well, awesomely.

Newt is asked two questions, the first being if he would ever support a Muslim for president in the future and the second on what he believes should be done with the ‘invented’ Palestinian people . Quite frankly, he nails them both.

On the first, he basically says that in order for him to support a Muslim for president, they would have to completely reject Sharia and be working to bring Islam into ‘modernity’.

On the second question, he says that the Palestinians must be willing to recognize the state of Israel before he would even consider encouraging negotiations with them. But even more than that, he says the Palestinians would have to hunt down and kill the terrorists and stop the bombings, and would have to give up on this idea of the ‘right of return’, which he says is illegitimate anyway:

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  • Anonymous

    That’s the kind of straightforward, clear, correct, unapologetic thinking and public speaking I like to hear.

    Next question: Speaker Gingrich, how can I be sure you will be this same person if you are elected? Because there is very little in your past that can be called conservative or trustworthy.

    • http://www.facebook.com/people/Thomas-Beach/100001073724516 Thomas Beach

      Its like how politicians find God after they mess up.

      When running for office its amazing how quick they are to find Conservatism.

    • Anonymous

      The trouble is that when Newt comes out to play, you never know which Newt you are going to get.

      • Anonymous

        Could you please post some links to prove your assertion about Newt. I am researching all of the candidates and I want to know the good, bad and ugly.

        • Anonymous

    • Anonymous

      I sure wish I could trust this guy but I have this mental vision of him spooning on the sofa with Pelosi…and if his wives can not trust him…neither should we. Just think…if he were to become pres…our new first lady would be someone with whom he was having an relationship/affair with while he was still married to someone else. And we think the demo’s are mess up…good grief.

      • Anonymous

        He had some good reasons why he wanted to collaborate with the left on this issue (if they are going to do something, I’d like to have my side heard on the issue, too).

        I suspect he sat down, held his nose and smiled, much like many people say they will sit down, hold their noses and vote for Romney, if they must.

        I don’t know.

        • Anonymous

          Yes, it’s possible.

        • cabensg

          Exactly, he knew the conservative side of any question would never be taken in to account by the National Media unless there was a liberal Democrat involved. He has also since disabused himself of the idea of global warming as put forward by the left. In fact like the rest of us he’s finally accepted the fact the left is not just someone to work with but to be beaten. It took all of us to a long time come to terms with this but now that we have we know what needs to be done and so does Newt.

          • Anonymous

            Perhaps you should consider that Newt is a political whore…he swings to the highest bidder. Was it Freddie Mac or Fannie May? You do get my point right?

      • Anonymous

        This First Lady stuff is getting ridiculous. The current one holds dinner parties with Marxists. Is that any better? Who gives a flying crap about the role or character of a First Lady? With the problems we have, our focus should be on policy. Whether Newt is your guy or not, this whole discussion about First Ladies and prior infidelity is so short sighted. I would love a candidate with traditional values and a cleaner personal background, but there are so many more vital issues that effect the future of our country. We are at a crossroads and frankly whether he is the nominee or not, his public policy and political history are far more important factors.

        • Anonymous

          Would you entertain the idea of a First Dude?

          • Anonymous

            I was hoping for a very long time, but even with the many urging voices, Palin declined. She is not running, so it really doesn’t matter.

            • Anonymous

              We can hope, Free, we can still hope!

          • Anonymous

            Only if his first name is Todd :)

            • Anonymous

              Yep! Just the First Dude I had in mind!

            • Anonymous

              Yep! Just the First Dude I had in mind!

          • Anonymous

            OMG,,,,,yes I would indeed!!!!!!!

        • Anonymous

          It’s not about the first lady…it’s about Newt. I can not believe that more people do not understand Newt can not be trusted. He is just saying what he knows you and others want to hear. His past tells us who he is…Freddie Mac/Fannie May for goodness sake. We CAN NOT trust him. And he has already resigned in disgrace once before.

          Now…snap out of it.

          • Anonymous

            Where did I mention any support for Newt? Now, had you made an argument on policy before and not shown your complete bias…would be different. Instead, you drop down to pick the crumbs left over by the mainstream media in an awful attempt to make a point. We get it, you don’t like Newt. I was just pointing out that it should be on policy. I personally don’t care who or what you support. My reply to you was strictly about the high school nonsense of his wife’s character, etc…My country’s future is more important than that stuff.

            • Anonymous

              I see you don’t get it…it’s about Newt and his poor decisions…I mentioned his wife as a side bar to how odd this will be if he wins. Be ready for this…we wil hear Newt’s former concubine is now the first lady.

              You mentioned his policies before and my point is…he has proven he can not be trusted…regardless of what he says.

          • Anonymous

            I would laugh to hear who you trust. Ron Paul I’m guessing? silly trolls.

        • PFFV

          Well said, I agree sir. Slick Willy got a free pass on rape and inappropriate sexual activity and lied under oath in court. Then he got re-elected for a second term. All these Newt haters just want to bash him because they don’t like him for one reason or another. He didn’t commit a crime like Clinton did, get over it people. I was one of the people being negative about Newt when Cain was still in it but things change. I love Santorum but don’t think he has the Gusto to draw people in big numbers to his side. I love Perry too but his glassy eyed apprehensive responses leave much to be desired. Gingrich has passion and says what people want to hear, that does draw people to him, including myself. I think Gingrich is probably the only candidate that can overtake Romney, barring some miracle of course. There are a handful of things I didn’t like about Newt’s past but I am over it and ready to look forward. Lets see how it plays out.

        • Anonymous

          I agree with you 36Free. I’m already tired of the bashing of Callista Gingrich that I’ver read, especially when I think about the current FLOTUS spouting things like, “For the first time in my life I am truly proud of my country” and “I put my own self highest on my priority list.”

          Callista Gingrich is an accomplished woman in her own right. She has written a best-selling children’s book, she’s a photographer, musician, and film producer. Callista or any one of the GOP wives would be a far better First Lady than the person occupying that position right now.

          Just one more thing I have to get off my chest: It really bothers me that those who scream “Newt had affairs” the loudest are conveniently overlooking the fact that 50% or more of all marriages in the US end in divorce. Ever wonder how many of these divorces involve a third or even a fourth party? (After all, what’s good for the goose is also good for the gander.) That statistic tells me there are a *whole lotta people* out there who have no business condemning Newt.

          Matthew 7:5 “You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother’s eye.”

          • Anonymous

            Nicely said. This talk just seems so misplaced and sanctimonious to me when there are urgent issues to be debated. I am far more interested in a process that is vetting candidates on their public policy records.

          • http://no-apologies-round2.blogspot.com/ AmericanborninCanada

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cwio7_L_hBQ&feature=related

            vs

            gee hard to choose which one… an angry, anti American, bitter hypocrite or a pleasant, soft spoken American loving patriot. hmmmmm.

      • Anonymous

        Great Point.

        However, I wonder if you would vote for Gingrich over obama?

        • Anonymous

          I will not vote for either Newt or Romney. Sorry.

          • PFFV

            Then you cast your vote for Obama, people that say this are just plain stupid. Is Romney or Gingrich my ideal choice for President? Hell no! But I can’t let Obama have the chance to complete his mission of the total destruction of the USA, our Freedoms and Liberties. He is evil people and we need to stop him; whomever the candidate is left standing at the end I will vote for him. I do see a reason to form a third party ‘Tea Party’ for the next election cycle though. True Conservatives need a party to call their own. As we have seen the Republican Party doesn’t care about its own values and principles of conservatism. If we have to hold our noses again this November I think we should consider forming The Tea Party and putting it on every ballot. Then we will know where our candidates stand.

            • Anonymous

              Yeah, I have to agree with you on this PFFV.

            • Anonymous

              I can not disagree…I am just tried of dying by a thousand cuts. The GOP is so disfunctional right now and has been for two decades.

              I have been elected to office in NC before and know the only way to get their (GOP establishment) attention is to not support their “it’s his turn” mentality is to vote for someone else…not Obama mined you.

              We basically have socialist party A & B now that only argue over the speed of which our country will be dismembered. The destination is the same.

          • Anonymous

            Jim, you are not alone in this. I appreciate a person’s morals and values and not towing the party line, etc. But to skip this election and not cast your vote against Maobama only helps the worst president in American history get re-elected. And if that happens, good bye America. Honestly, in 2008, I hated voting for McCain. I hated going to Desert Storm. I hated my tour in the Honduras. But we all have to do our duty and serve our country – one way or another. If you’re a true patriot, then you’ll vote against the “divider-and-chief”.

            Until there’s a 3rd party – a Tea Party… I’ll vote for the most conservative person I can. And I will do all that I can to stop this current monster… even vote for Ron Paul (ugh).

            • Anonymous

              Thanks.

      • Anonymous

        Idiotic. Half the country has been through a failed marriage, so disqualify someone for that? Good luck with an American Taliban.

        • Anonymous

          Sorry you feel that way…but he is on his third wife. Good Grief.

      • Anonymous

        I’ve read your comments, Mr. Cohen. You are just simply a nasty person aren’t you. You have no compassion, no forgiveness in your soul. You appear to carry a lifetime grudge. You must be miserable!

        • Anonymous

          Nasty? No…and I do forgive him as surely does God. But their are consequences for poor decisions/behavior. He can not be trusted. Example being his spooning on the couch with Pelosi…and feeding at the trough of Fraddie Mac. Remember…a double minded man is unstable in all his ways.

    • Anonymous

      I think Newt is conservative when it comes to financial issues. He is and always has been in favor of a balanced budget. He made the legislation that made Clinton the president to have balanced the budget which all the dems scream about. A balanced budget helps keep smaller government. That is why we want a balance budget amendment. Newt loves this country and knows it’s history and wants to follow the consitution. Now the Tea Party is about smaller government, balanced budgets, strict consitutional government and free markets. So do you see that Newt is conservative in the areas of the Tea Party. Newt was not my first choice I am a Perry fan. But that is not going to happen now. I definitely could vote for a Newt/Allen ticket and love it.

      • cabensg

        Actually I think a Gingrich/Perry ticket looks pretty good to. There’s no need to fear having two white men on the ticket if they can get the job done.

        • Anonymous

          I do not have a problem with a Newt/Perry ticket. But I want Allen to be ready to run for POTUS asap. He feels ready for VP if asked. He is my George Washington of today. I love to hear him speak. I think he would make mince meat of Biden in the debate. I really like Perry but I think he is a little weak on the national stage so Gov of TX may be his peak. Allen’s foreign policy knowledge in needed.

      • cabensg

        Actually I think a Gingrich/Perry ticket looks pretty good to. There’s no need to fear having two white men on the ticket if they can get the job done.

    • Anonymous

      Really? As Speaker he forced a balanced budget, reformed welfare, brought a GOP majority to the house (first time in more than 40 years), had the Contract for America (which btw Romney would not endorse)? I would say those things make him very conservative!

    • Anonymous

      Who can we really trust?

      • http://no-apologies-round2.blogspot.com/ AmericanborninCanada

        I may get called out as a conspiracy nut, but I don’t like it when our leaders are involved in groups such as CFR, which Newt is. That always smells to me of one world government.

        • Anonymous

          ABC, I want to know as much about every candidate as possible, could you please send me links to this information? Thank You in advance.

          • http://no-apologies-round2.blogspot.com/ AmericanborninCanada

            This is the “G” list of their membership. http://www.cfr.org/about/membership/roster.html?letter=G You can read up on the Council there from their own site.

            CFR’s mission is to be “a resource for its members, government officials, business executives, journalists, educators and students, civic and religious leaders, and other interested citizens in order to help them better understand the world and the foreign policy choices facing the United States and other countries”

            It’s think tank is the David Rockefeller Studies Program… think the same David Rockefeller we were talking about last week, population control…

            But the thing is, if you look through all the members, all the big media guys are part of it as well as many government folks, both R and D., and many university staff, hollywood actors and mega pastors such as Rick Warren. I’ve been studying about individuals and these organizations for a couple of years when I was doing some blog research on mega pastors. It’s very interesting that all of these people are globalists.

            • Anonymous

              Thank You ABC. I really appreciate your time and courtesy in responding.

              You sure have opened up a can of worms for me. I have some homework to complete.

              This group is so frightening. Is Newt a member or did he just speak at this gathering? What is his role in this group? What are his intentions? What legislative policies belie Newt’s intentions?

              • http://no-apologies-round2.blogspot.com/ AmericanborninCanada

                He’s a member, as all those on the list are. What their individual roles are, I don’t know. I imagine, since politics, higher education and the media are all pretty tightly knit, that all the people who are “fellows” of this group (and some- not Newt, but some are members also of other groups like Trilateral Commission and Builderbergs) all are globaly focused- that is, they may believe that the individual countries are sovereign (for now) but that each country should align their laws with others. Think about some on the Supreme Court, who look to other nation’s laws when considering cases here. Think about world groups like UN, and NATO and the world banks… we’re all being moved by players (some who are more involved than others, some higher up than others), all from different nations- moving us towards a one world society. I’m not saying that Newt is firmly entrenched in it, but he’s been a part of it for a long time, as are many other republicans- GHW Bush and GW among them.

        • Anonymous

          Please watch this. Please.

          • http://no-apologies-round2.blogspot.com/ AmericanborninCanada

            I’ve seen a few of these videos, and there are some good points made in them. My deal with Newt is similar, even though he’s stood strong on some conservative issues, he also has had part in big government stuff in the past. It’s similar to others, where we don’t know which Newt would be president. I’ve seen him in person, he’s very intelligent, a brilliant speaker and very passionate. But there is that globalist mindset I just can’t get out of my thoughts. GW and GHW Bush were the same way. I respect them all, and loved some of what they did, but some of the big government and one world order crap makes me bristle.

            • Anonymous

              Globalism scares me more than any terrorist. It has been working to destroy this country for many decades. I don’t mean, “by accident” either. Treaties are signed that we knew would shut this country down. The environmental movement is funded by the Russians and China, and they even stated that this is how they were going to bring us down. Gorbachev has a foundation in the bay area that is, basically, their base of operations.

              This video shows Newts relationships with people, and organizations, that will surprise many. It also shows how he worked toward the ends of those who want to do these things.

              I think that many people don’t want to believe that other people can be really good liars. They don’t want to believe these things about other people. Hitler coined the term “big lie”, and Joseph Goebbels put it into theory. Basically, it is based on the premise that the moral masses will not believe that something is a lie, if it is big enough.

              How many people would have believed that our president knew that the Japanese were going to attack Pearl Harbor days before it happened and didn’t warn them? It is public knowledge today, but it was too big to believe back then. In a time of heightened emotions, people don’t think the same as they do otherwise.

              Our system of elections, and finance puts the best liars in power. They have to prove themselves by running for lower office first, and then going along with the game when then get there. This is how they progressively shut down the country over time. One little thing here, and another there. Eventually they succeed in eroding our laws, and our system of government.

              This is why I support Paul. He doesn’t do it, and he has proved it.

              I hope I didn’t get too long winded.

              • http://no-apologies-round2.blogspot.com/ AmericanborninCanada

                I don’t think anyone can out wind me :-) I agree with much of it, but I still can’t get some things about Ron Paul out of my craw either. But don’t worry, I can’t vote anyway. I do agree a lot though paulbot- especially about globalism. But, I look at it a lot from a Biblical perspective, it’s gonna happen sooner or later… I’d just not like to see it happen so soon.

                • Anonymous

                  So true. You know, if we lived in a third world country, the changes coming wouldn’t be such a big hit. The people in the industrialized nations are going to suffer greatly. We don’t know what it is like not to have food. I am becoming a minimalist, and a prepper, just to get ready for it. I hope to be one of those freaks who goes off the grid by next fall. Hopefully the dollar will hold out that long. God told us the season, and we are in it. He told us about the one world government and currency, and they are almost here. It is kind of exciting, yet scary. “Come quickly, dear Jesus”.

                • http://no-apologies-round2.blogspot.com/ AmericanborninCanada

                  I’ve been a prepper ever since I lived in Texas and saw what could happen if you were unprepared for tornadoes. Moving to Florida, I prepared every year for hurricane season- so preparing for anything has come natural to me, and helped us some when my husband lost his job and was out of work for a little over 3 years. It will help when things get worse socially as well. I’d like to get off the grid as well, but we’d have to depend soley on solar- and we’re not equipt yet to do that. Anyway, your last sentence is something I say more and more these days :-) By the way, I like this name MUCH better!! Have a good day librtifirst.

                • Anonymous

                  Solar is expensive, and requires a battery bank which has to be replaced. I live in Oregon, and there isn’t enough sun. My plan is to build a small cabin on my property, use my wood gas generator a couple of ours a day for power and to charge a couple of deep cells for minimal LED lighting. Wood heat, and wood gas for cooking. It is actually kind of fun. I burned candles one night, and used no power. It works, but you just go to bed early. I am single, so I am only doing it for one person. A whole family is a lot bigger job. Good luck with you endeavors.

    • cabensg

      It’s quite evident from you comment you don’t believe in reading or listening to anything except propaganda of opinion. The record is very clear for anyone who has even a passing interest to look at it. I’m tired of trying to explain in some long comment what the actual facts are. If you really want to know a factual record of Gingrich’s accomplishments and conservative bona fides go find it if you can find an unbiased source.

      • Anonymous

        That might be difficult. Everyone has an opinion. Even a biased source might provide some good verifiable facts.

      • Anonymous

        Been there, done that, you see the results. I’m also tired of trying to persuade people to rely on facts and not myths.

        Have a nice day.

    • PFFV

      I think it is a bit harsh to say, “There is very little in your past that can be called conservative or trustworthy”. Newt does have a plan and a good one. I think he wants to try to be the next Ronald Reagan and I believe he will be a solid Conservative POTUS if elected. One thing I know is he is far more conservative than Romney has been or will ever be. If Romney is elected as President nothing will be done to reverse Obama’s destructive evil Socialist/Marxist policies. Newt plans to start killing Obama’s policies on day one. There is a big difference now compared to the past, we are watching very intensely at everything our politicians are doing now like never before. We will hold him accountable if he falters, whoever wins the Presidency. Romney looked like a speechless softie to me in the last debate, not a leader at all.

    • PFFV

      I think it is a bit harsh to say, “There is very little in your past that can be called conservative or trustworthy”. Newt does have a plan and a good one. I think he wants to try to be the next Ronald Reagan and I believe he will be a solid Conservative POTUS if elected. One thing I know is he is far more conservative than Romney has been or will ever be. If Romney is elected as President nothing will be done to reverse Obama’s destructive evil Socialist/Marxist policies. Newt plans to start killing Obama’s policies on day one. There is a big difference now compared to the past, we are watching very intensely at everything our politicians are doing now like never before. We will hold him accountable if he falters, whoever wins the Presidency. Romney looked like a speechless softie to me in the last debate, not a leader at all.

    • PFFV

      I think it is a bit harsh to say, “There is very little in your past that can be called conservative or trustworthy”. Newt does have a plan and a good one. I think he wants to try to be the next Ronald Reagan and I believe he will be a solid Conservative POTUS if elected. One thing I know is he is far more conservative than Romney has been or will ever be. If Romney is elected as President nothing will be done to reverse Obama’s destructive evil Socialist/Marxist policies. Newt plans to start killing Obama’s policies on day one. There is a big difference now compared to the past, we are watching very intensely at everything our politicians are doing now like never before. We will hold him accountable if he falters, whoever wins the Presidency. Romney looked like a speechless softie to me in the last debate, not a leader at all.

      • Anonymous

        I agree completely with your assessment of Romney. I also think it’s POSSIBLE that Newt will act conservative if elected. I could … tired sigh here … go back and dig up the very non- and even anti-conservative items in Newt’s past, but I’ll just say, ask Doug Hoffman about Newt’s conservative credentials.

        I think it’s PROBABLE that Newt would do significant good to the economy if elected. Whatever else Newt is or is not, he definitely is not an obsessed, hate-America socialist like obama. Newt’s also not stupid. He doesn’t want to see America crushed, and he knows how to fix the massive problems the evil one in the White House has manufactured.

    • http://www.facebook.com/people/Aaron-Sheamus-Reale/1217208778 Aaron Sheamus Reale

      He has a 90% Conservative record…sounds like a conservative record to me

      • Anonymous

        This thirty minute video tells a lot about his affiliations, and his record. Including his conservative ratings over time.

    • bobemakk

      Gingrich for president. The lamestream media is trashing Newt for “historical” baggage. All politicians have baggage if we dig deep enough, but the lamestream/left socialists won’t expose democrats, they love the big zero/Obama. Newt has made his mark with his “Contract with America,” a contract he fulfilled that no other politician can match. He is a true conservative, and gaining in the polls. We need this man to bring back our country into prosperity.

      However, I will vote for anyone who runs against the Obama regime.

      • Anonymous

        Newt was present for a lot of conservative stuff. That’s not the same thing as being the architect of it. And some of Newt’s baggage is “stab-conservatives-in-the-back” stuff. Even a flip-flopper might look down on that.

  • Anonymous

    Newt and Articulation
    +
    Cain and Charisma
    +
    Paul and Enthusiastic Base
    +
    Perry and Retail Politcs
    +
    Romney and Money
    +
    Santorum and ???

    = The Perfect Candidate

    BS
    Dont Tread On Me

    • Anonymous

      Woops…
      - RomneyCare – NewtSelf Destructions – Paul Wackouts – Perry Goofs – Santorum’s? ??

      = The Perfect Candidate

      BS
      DTOM

    • Anonymous

      The Perfect Candidate:

      Santorum’s Christain beliefs
      +
      All of Paul’s fan’s zeal
      +
      Romney’s Governorship
      +
      Any of Newt’s Knowledge
      +
      Herman’s enthusiasm
      +
      Perry’s balanced budget.

      • Anonymous

        YES! Sarah Palin, if she’ll run! Also, it makes me wonder WHO the FishyGov really is!

        • Anonymous

          You know, I never thought about that. I might have to watch FishyGov’s responses more closely. May be a self-endorsement in the works, right here on TRS.

      • Anonymous

        Love it!

        • Anonymous

          You may be a petite Asian beauty, milady, but your mind is gigantic!! VG

          • Anonymous

            Thank You for the compliment, V.

            You are too kind.

      • Anonymous

        I’ll take: Romney’s good looks
        Newt’s big o brain
        Santorm’s sweater
        Perry’s military past
        Herman’s voice

      • Anonymous

        I’ll take: Romney’s good looks
        Newt’s big o brain
        Santorm’s sweater
        Perry’s military past
        Herman’s voice

      • Anonymous

        I’ll take: Romney’s good looks
        Newt’s big o brain
        Santorm’s sweater
        Perry’s military past
        Herman’s voice

    • Anonymous

      Very Clever, BSS.

  • Anonymous

    He certainly seems the most polished, knowledgeable and capable of the candidates in my opinion. If I had to vote (if I got a vote of course) for a middle of the road, same old same old, establishment GOP candidate – he’d get my vote. :)

    • Anonymous

      LOLOL!! Now thats what I call a lukewarm endorsement!

    • Anonymous

      Many people think Romney is going to be the candidate, do you?

      • Anonymous

        Hi 12grace, sorry for the late reply (damn Atlantic / time zones!). Yeah, I guess it’s starting to look inevitable. I certainly wouldn’t vote for Romney though. Think I’d go for Rick Santorum now that Cain and Bachmann are both out :(

        • Anonymous

          You are sweet Marky_D, I appreciate your response regardless of different time zones. Smile.

          Many people think ABO, but it seems to me that we should not throw our vote away for a candidate that we don’t believe in…

  • http://no-apologies-round2.blogspot.com/ AmericanborninCanada

    Great answers. I do like Newt’s common sense, and he’s excellent in debates- but I still don’t want him as president for too many reasons.

    I know he’s a politician, so he has to go soft even when speaking the truth about politically correct things such as islam, but on his answer about a muslim president, I’d have just said NO. I will not accept a muslim president, because even if he were to claim to be a moderate and against terrorism, if he reads the koran, he is anti American values. If he reads the Hadiths, he is familiar with the concept of Taqiyah, so we wouldn’t have a clue where his real loyalty lies. But then again, that’s what I’D say…

    • Anonymous

      I agree with you and would like to hear his response to your statement. It would say a lot.

      Where do these people come up with these questions, anyway? Would you vote for Mahmoud Achmadinajad, if he got the nomination for President? Would you be happy if the UN ran the world? Come on, I can think up a bunch of really, really stupid questions. How about some realistic, legitimate questions, for a change.

      • Anonymous

        Errr, friend Nukeman, we’re talking about LSM questioners! They compromise themselves at every turn!
        I’ve been reading your comments for quite a while. I’d be SHOCKED if YOU came up with stupid questions! Just sayin’!

        • Anonymous

          Oh, believe me, I can say some pretty stupid things. Especially if my fingers get ahead of my brain. But thanks for the compliment.

      • Anonymous

        Excellent point, N.

      • Anonymous

        You have to admit that it was a good question if they wanted to put him on the spot. For those who believe that a Muslim president would pretty much be the end of this country, it is a good thing to know. Granted, the guy who asked the question would likely want a Muslim president.

        • Anonymous

          No, I don’t admit it was a good question. I’m tired of them always trying to get the candidates to trip up. It might have been a good question for the demonizers, but most people want to learn about policies and not gotchas.

          • Anonymous

            That is what I was saying. The guy asking the question probably wants a Muslim president, and was trying to trip him up. For him, it was good, but not in general. If Newt wasn’t running for president, I would then like to hear his unleashed answer. Not that it would change my mind about him.

    • Anonymous

      So you won’t support him if he wins the nomination?

      • http://no-apologies-round2.blogspot.com/ AmericanborninCanada

        Who, Newt? I’d support him. I wouldn’t be overly joyous, but we could do worse. He’s got some good about him, but I’d rather someone like Santorum or Perry, but that’s just my opinion and I can’t vote- so it doesn’t really matter what I say anyway.

        • Anonymous

          One of the few times I’d have to disagree with you, ABC. Being able to vote isn’t a criteria for intelligence. Your point of view could change many, many voters minds and that’s just as important, if not more so, than one (blind) man, one (misguided) vote.

          Keep up the good work, and I await the day you can vote. What a great time that will be!

    • Anonymous

      I see your point ABC. So many of us just wanted Newt to say “hell no” but
      Newt knows that in this PC climate the leftist would go after him and say he was a “Muslim hater” and the issue would be puffed out in every direction and it would take Newt and his campaign off topic. We have seen obama and Alyskities go down that trial one too many times. Newt didn’t fall in their trap.

      Instead Newt put the onerous of burden on a Muslim candidate to prove they are a “good American lovin” Muslim. Another Muslim candidate for President knows the eyes of Islam would be be on him so he could not denounce Shari’a or Hamas.

      PS
      My concern with Newt is Illegal Immigration.

      • http://no-apologies-round2.blogspot.com/ AmericanborninCanada

        That’s one of my concerns too 12grace, among others. I can’t help but see big government when I see Newt.

    • cabensg

      So what was he supposed to say. I’ll check the guy out for 20 years and then I might consider it. It was a logical, thoughtful response to the usual hypothetical BS people come up with.

      • http://no-apologies-round2.blogspot.com/ AmericanborninCanada

        I agree. He couldn’t have said anymore than he did. I’m just fed up with these stupid questions the lamestream thinks are “gotcha!”. It’s ridiculous. I’m just sayin’ what I’d have said- because I gave up a long time ago caring what people think of me…

    • cabensg

      So what was he supposed to say. I’ll check the guy out for 20 years and then I might consider it. It was a logical, thoughtful response to the usual hypothetical BS people come up with.

    • cabensg

      So what was he supposed to say. I’ll check the guy out for 20 years and then I might consider it. It was a logical, thoughtful response to the usual hypothetical BS people come up with.

    • cabensg

      So what was he supposed to say. I’ll check the guy out for 20 years and then I might consider it. It was a logical, thoughtful response to the usual hypothetical BS people come up with.

    • Anonymous

      If a candidate is, admittedly, a Muslim, then he admits to believing in the Koran, which states that “infidels deserve death, and especially Christians and Jews”. I have read it for myself. Therefor, Newt should have just turned off all of his supporters that understand this. If Newt is not willing to address this directly, he probably won’t as president.

      I understand what you mean by saying that it is not politically acceptable, but Newt is one of the few who could pull it off. All he would have to say is “I would never deny Muslim Americans their freedoms, unless they broke the law, but I would never support them for president due to the direct statements in the Koran promoting death to infidels, and Christians and Jews in particular”. The Sharia law comment was good, but taking a Muslims word for it in a campaign for president, is ignorant. Muslims can lie if it serves Allah. That would be the first thing I pointed out in a campaign with a Muslim running.

      Tell it like it is, and take your hits for it. Paul does it every time he debates.

      • Anonymous

        I would tend to agree with you on this. My preference would be to answer directly that his position as President and as a muslim would be in conflict. See we can agree on something ;-) .

        • Anonymous

          I may be against the wars we are fighting, but that doesn’t mean that I am soft on Islam. I draw the line at the US border. A Muslim actually wouldn’t be a threat if congress hadn’t given so much power up to the executive branch. If we had people who would impeach him and throw him out of office for breaking his oath, then it wouldn’t be a problem either. The problem is that all presidents, and most congressman and senators break their oath and cover for each other when they blatantly break the law.

          Obama should be in prison for ordering the death of Americans without trying to capture them and giving them a trial. I don’t care who they are. We are supposed to be a nation of laws, and have equal justice for all as individuals with inalienable rights given to us by our creator.

          Sorry. I got carried away.

          Edit: Maybe that should have been Newts answer: “Not with the unconstitutional power that has been given to the president”.

          • Anonymous

            No problem, I tend to get verbose as well. The entire federal government is too powerful, all three branches. I want these enemy combatants captured for intelligence purposes. Given this administration that will not happen. My concern is when these rules are expanded. All slopes from here lead downhill. Have a good night.

      • http://no-apologies-round2.blogspot.com/ AmericanborninCanada

        Well said paulbot (please change your name!!!) and I do agree with you. I’m tired of going soft on PC garbage, and if anyone could say it, Newt could, and should have.

        • Anonymous

          Ok. There. I did it. It changed all the names on my posts. Never done that before.

  • Anonymous

    Gingrich On Obama: “I Don’t Want To Bloody His Nose, I Want To Knock Him Out”
    (Real Clear Politics)

    I loved the way Newt answered this. This guy thought he might have a couple of gotcha questions, but they became embarrassing ones to both he, his premise, and his religion, without insulting him.

    His own religion insulted him. Superb!

  • Anonymous

    Newt is Cousin Vinny in “My Cousin Vinny.” He’s a short stock guy like Newt. He steps in it with his mouth. He has a knack taking things apart and figuring them out. And when he has moment of glory in the court comes, people want to jump up and yell like Stan Rothenstein, “I want him!”

    Newt, still a big government guy, less than Santorum though.

    • StNikao

      AFTER OBAMA – almost anyone and everyone seems like a small government guy.

    • Anonymous

      But, you gotta admire Newt’s quick witt and skills at debate.

  • Anonymous

    …you already have a MUSLOON PRESIDENT Barack HUSSEIN OBAMA .(period)

    • cabensg

      Yeh! and if he’d been running against Newt he would have lost……..very badly. Even with the press in his pocket Obama would have been toast from the beginning. Well not it’s the ending and Newt can make toast of him now for all our sakes.

    • Anonymous

      I was hoping he didn’t open with your reply, even though I was thinking it…

    • Anonymous

      Yep, and Muslims can lie if it serves Allah. So there you go. That explains all of his lies.

  • StNikao

    After listening to this – Newt is my candidate.

    With Santorum as his running mate.

    • Anonymous

      Newt’s reply about voting for a Muslim President is like a David Horowitz maneuver. It’s actually brilliant, because Newt knows that a Muslim would not denounce Hamas or Shari’a law. Not even with Taqqyia.

      Muslim Student Refuses to Condemn Hamas
      http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,592993,00.html

      CREEPY: David Horowitz exposes Muslim hatred in one question
      http://www.therightscoop.com/david-horowitz-exposes-muslim-hatred-in-one-question/

      Also Newt understands history and knows that the Palestinians are firm on the point that they will never accept Israel’s right to exist. So, again Newt answered brilliantly.

    • Anonymous

      Newt has toured the country to speak about the dangers of radical Islam. I saw him in Denver, long before he was running for President, and he understands the issue more than thoroughly than any of the other candidates, which is one of the reasons I support him so strongly. He understand we cannot allow Sharia to corrupt our court systems and he is passionate about that! I would ask you to reconsider your support!

      • StNikao

        Just did. Thanks.

    • Anonymous

      I can see that you understand that it’s a very serious election, SN.

      I think it’s important for us to gather as much information as possible and some flip flopping is just part of the process before making a final determination.

      We still have time to decide. smile.

    • http://www.facebook.com/people/Steven-Valdez/1806887704 Steven Valdez

      I feel like I’m being ping-ponged back and forth between Santorum and Gingrich, I could support either one, even Rick Perry if he could pull off a miracle. I guess I’m just waiting to see who 2 of 3 bows out first and then support the one against Romney, I just hope they figure it sooner than later not giving Romney too much momentum overcome

    • http://no-apologies-round2.blogspot.com/ AmericanborninCanada

      Not a flip flopper StNikao. Just keeping yourself informed and learning. I wish more people who voted did a little more of it before the last election.

  • decentralizedimproviser

    his answer on Palestine makes sense, if you assume Israel is perfect. that assumption is deeply flawed.

    sharia law is no different than the theocracy proposed by morality legislators & judicial infiltrators in the religious right & the progressive left.

    • StNikao

      For the US to accept and implement Sharia law would be like declaring war on women and children as well as Christians and other religions besides Islam – and as we who have experienced war, know war is Hell. Sharia law creates a hellish environment. Nations under Islam are aggressive, human rights violators, racist, violent, misogynistic because Islam is a product of hell itself. Islam subsumes every other culture in its path. It creates the opposite of peace, freedom, hope, joy…the opposite the fruit of the Holy Spirit and men who are the opposite of Jesus.

      Here is a great article about a meticulous chronological analysis of the texts of Islam by a Christian physicist that should clear up a lot of ignorance, illusions and sentiment-based thinking about Islam:

      http://frontpagemag.com/2012/01/16/a-taste-of-islam-an-interview-with-bill-warner/

    • StNikao

      Israel is not perfect. The US is not perfect. But they/we are governed by good laws – laws that were (once) conformed to G-Ds Law and a system of measured and equally applied justice, respect and forgiveness/mercy, givingthe proper respect for Truth, sacrificial committed Love and the sanctity of human Life.

      As our laws and behaviors have departed from and compromised God’s laws and commandments, our Western and Israel nations and people have weakened and as always happened in the Bible, the modern spirit of ancient Assyria/Babylon/Egypt has risen up to oppose us.

    • StNikao

      Israel is not perfect. The US is not perfect. But they/we are governed by good laws – laws that were (once) conformed to G-Ds Law and a system of measured and equally applied justice, respect and forgiveness/mercy, givingthe proper respect for Truth, sacrificial committed Love and the sanctity of human Life.

      As our laws and behaviors have departed from and compromised God’s laws and commandments, our Western and Israel nations and people have weakened and as always happened in the Bible, the modern spirit of ancient Assyria/Babylon/Egypt has risen up to oppose us.

      • http://no-apologies-round2.blogspot.com/ AmericanborninCanada

        very well said.

      • Anonymous

        Israel’s governance is the shining example in the sands of the M.E. where, as Bibi pointed out, the Arabs who live there experience more freedom than they do in any other country. Period.

        That should tell everyone all they need to know about which is more peace loving; the Israelis or the “Palestinians”?

        • Anonymous

          I find it to be interesting that they all got alone well before the six day war. I have seen news reports and video of the two people’s working together, trading, and living together before that. The Arab nations that told the Arabs in Israel to leave for the war actually put them in exile. Then those nations that told them to leave, rejected them in their countries. They forced them to stay. I would have to say that they got screwed from both sides. They lived in peace, then were forced out by the Arabs, essentially, and then rejected by both. I don’t blame Israel, but apparently those Arabs in Israel were not radical Jew haters as they are now. The Palestinian people have been used by their own people to wage war on Israel.

      • decentralizedimproviser

        Israel has made its bed & we haven’t helped them trying to control the world’s energy resources. We’re not fighting a holy war. That’s what people caught in the matrix believe.

        • Anonymous

          The “matrix”? There is no matrix other than mathematically. The movie one is just that…an illusion some have adopted as an explanation of ‘reality’. Your reference to matrix would seem to put you into that latter category, and thus explains your reasoning and simultaneously renders it immaterial.

          The most unifying feature of those opposed to us is their adherence to Islam. “Submit to our beliefs, or die”…seems to be a religious battle-cry, for some. For others, it’s just that sound of breaking glass in the middle of the night… ignore it at your own peril.

          • decentralizedimproviser

            i do not doubt there are clowns out for political ends- e.g. the House of Saud- who exploit a radical form of islam. do you believe women can’t drive in Saudi Arabia for any reason other than they want to export rather than use oil within their borders? it’s not justified in the koran. it’s a practice done in a very small minority of the Middle East.

            i choose to pay attention to the real risks- the people out for political ends. it’s not 99.9% of the Muslim people in the world who want nothing more than most, to live in a safe home, take care of their children & have the ability to contribute & be distributed enough to be happy. your suggestion that all islamic states enforce “submit to our beliefs or die” is wildly inaccurate.

    • Anonymous

      In sharia law there are three types of people, followers of allah, dhimi who willingly live under sharia and pay a tax for doing so, and the dead. Name me a Christian or Jewish sect that has those conditions. Name me a Judea-Christian sect that says for a woman to file a charge of rape must have 4 men as witnesses? Name me a sect of the religious right that states that if a woman is raped, that they have committed adultery and can be stoned.

      This barbaric law has many more pathetic rules that are just as damming.

      Please keep your straw men in your closet where they belong.

      • decentralizedimproviser

        even if you were right, which you aren’t, what am I supposed to do about it? am i supposed to gladly submit 4 months of paychecks this year financing a military that drafts my son to take schrapnel up the ass fighting for someone trapped in a backward situation 5,000 miles from home, while my neighbor’s kids are going hungry in my own community? we cannot stop all injustice in the world. when people grow up, they usually come to terms with that. they also understand they don’t look at the world the same way as others, and they have no right to tell them what they should work or die for.

        • Anonymous

          Show me in the hadiths where I am wrong. Show me in the koran where I am wrong. You can’t. These barbarians are killing non-believers “infidels” at every opportunity when they can get away with it. This is a special case for you called reality.

          Do you live in Russia or some third world country? There hasn’t been a draft in the USA since 1973. I know because I was alive back then and would have been eligible. This is another reality problem, or a drug induced coma from back in the 70′s and you just woke up.

          I just checked the CDC which tracks causes of deaths in the USA and essential starvation was not listed. Starvation due to abuse, neglect, and state sanctioned cessation of GI feeding, but no starvation due to lack of food available. More straw men that should be in the closet.

          No one has held a gun to anyone’s head and demanded that they fight a foreign war. This is an all volunteer service. You know what you are getting into when you join. We do not stop all of the injustice in the world, not even close. To roll over and play dead, hoping the big bad bear won’t eat us doesn’t work either. We as a people must stand for something. Our forefathers did stand for something, and were willing to sacrifice to make it happen. Where do we stand, and what sacrifices will be made for the good of mankind?

          • decentralizedimproviser

            Jews & Christians lived as statesmen in the Ottoman Empire (when women or blacks had no rights in the US, I might ad) for hundreds of years. the koran specifically allows people to practice their own faith. it also states that apostasies are to be judged in the afterlife. as a matter of fact, Muhammad himself had security agreements with a Jewish state. you are simply wrong.

            the sharia, in case you are interested, gives clerics the power of SCOTUS in Islamic states. it was originally, like our federal government, created to prevent STATES from imposing unjust power over the people.

            if we go hot with syria & iran, the draft will be back because all hell will break loose. we are knee deep in all kinds of crap in SE Asia, Africa & the South China Sea… every place in the world China & the US are competing for energy resources. the good of mankind? please.

            • Anonymous

              They lived as dhimi. While they could live, they paid a tax. Did not have the rights of believers, and could worship in buildings already constructed. However, they were not allowed to expand, build new churches or synagogues. Their own laws were subordinated to sharia. Death could be brought upon them for virtually any reason, and their witness was irrelevant if a believer was involved.

              The only reason muhammad had a security agreement was because he could not defeat them at the time.

              Unjust power? Making a subjugated people live under sharia, is injustice defined. And who selects these clerics? What influence does a dhimi have in that decision? Yea right that works real good, ask the Christians in Africa.

              You need to get out more often, the only dolts that have suggested a draft are the liberal demonocrats. As for Syria, they will kill each other and eventually the one with the most followers left will win. Iran, while a producer of oil, is more dependent on the world than we are on them. They cannot refine oil well enough to produce their own gasoline and is thus imported. They are hated by the Sunnis, who will gladly throw them under the bus. The radical theocracy of Iran has much to fear though. You know the religion of peace theocracy where stoning people for adultery and hanging for homosexuality is the norm. For they have so oppressed their people that one day they might be under the bus. We don’t have to invade, they are falling apart from the inside.

    • Anonymous

      d said: his answer on Palestine makes sense, if you assume Israel is perfect. that assumption is deeply flawed.

      Why do you think the assumption is flawed? Please provide links to support your position.

      d said: sharia law is no different than the theocracy proposed by morality legislators & judicial infiltrators in the religious right & the progressive left.

      Morality and Religious right, do you mean Christians and Jews? Please provide links to demonstrate your point that Christian and Jewish run governments are the same as governments that have installed Shari law.

    • http://no-apologies-round2.blogspot.com/ AmericanborninCanada

      You obviously have no real clue on what Sharia law is or you would not have included the religious right in your comment. I am a part of the religious right, if that includes a Born again Conservative. I would never advocate the things that happen in Sharia compliant societies. In fact, I would have been stoned a long time ago if Sharia was commonplace. Please read up on it- there is no comparing Sharia to Christian or Judeo/Christian based law. And while Israel is not perfect, as no nation is, they still do have the right to exist, which a group of people who call themselves palestinians do not believe.

      • decentralizedimproviser

        I’m not a fan of any theocracy. I believe people of all religions can and should peacefully coexist. I also believe in natural rights, which would not give preference for gender or any other quality.

        As for your break out of the broad brush on Sharia, you are just flat out wrong. There is a ton of diversity in how Islam is implemented throughout the world, some good & some bad. Please, spend a little time understanding what you are criticizing: http://bcove.me/qf8alw4o

        • Anonymous

          The hadiths are not optional, nor is the koran to the followers of allah. While there are “moderate” muslim enclaves around the world, they are not following the written word of muhammad the prophet. Most of the “moderate” states were colonies and are veering away from the modern understanding of the world. One has only to look at Turkey to see the progression from secular to theocratic statehood. This is a theocratic system that enables the rights of men, at the expense of all others. The allure power is just too good to ignore. If as you state that sharia is not a big an issue, then these muslim zones in Europe should be great! No honor killings, forced marriages, slavery, human trafficking, genital mutilation and religious persecution should be happening. Right…. Next thing you will tell me is that the religion of peace wasn’t used to affect 9/11.

          Sharia is the enemy, be it now or a 1,000 years ago. They have been fighting us for longer than that, and unfortunately too few of the political class understand or believe it.

          • decentralizedimproviser

            terrorism and the war on terror are political actions. bastardizing the muslim or christian faiths to fight either is equally wrong. neither would be sanctioned by Muhammad or Christ.

            are you familiar with the Lord’s Resistance Army? would you be a little taken back by someone who slammed Christianity with the same criticisms you include above because of their activities?

            please, watch my link above. you might open up your mind to alternatives to your very one sided view.

            • Anonymous

              Yes I am familiar with the “Lord’s Resistance Army”. Apartheid was a bastardization of Christianity as well. However, there are no mainline Judeo Christian religious organizations that demand the death to all nonbelievers or support these crackpots. Thus, is not the case with the worshipers of alliah. Very few mainline muslim entities will even condem the action of the jihadists without qualifiers.

              When McVey blew up the Murrah building in the name of God, not one major Christian denomination supported it, and unequivocally condemned the action. You would be hard pressed to find such statements in the worshipers of aliah after 9/11. The palestinians were partying in the streets as were other members of the religion of peace.

              I read their own words, see their videos, and will not support this religion of peace through death to infidels.

        • http://no-apologies-round2.blogspot.com/ AmericanborninCanada

          You miss the Whole point. YOU were the one who compared Sharia law to the religious right, which I assume meaning Christian right when you said, “sharia law is no different than the theocracy proposed by morality legislators & judicial infiltrators in the religious right…”

          First of all- there has never been, nor will there ever be a Christian Theocratic human government. America was based on Judeo/Christian beliefs, and was meant from the day the pilgrims landed to be a Christian nation. Now, I may be off on my US History, but I don’t recall at any point, the earliest governing bodies having a theocracy. I don’t remember the Founding Fathers intituting a theocracy, eventhough the majority of them either were Christian with a few deists among them.

          An islamic nation which is under Sharia law, that is when NO OTHER belief other than islam is allowed, nor is one allowed to convert to any other belief. One must never say anything which could be perceived as insulting islam or mohummad, because that could be punishable by death. One could not be a woman and be seen in public without a male relative, or she would be beaten. A woman could not be raped because that would bring dishonor on her family, therefore she could, under sharia, be put to death- hence honor killings. In Saudi Arabia, women could not drive. In Afghanistan women were not allowed to work or go to school, under sharia law which was strictly enforced by the taliban. If a woman was widowed, she had to send her children (if she had any) to beg- she would be caned if she was out working.

          In every islamic country which is dominated by islam or under sharia law, it is illegal to own a Bible or any other religious book other than the koran. If a church is in one of these countries, they are allowed, only if they pay taxes, and if the church falls into disrepair, tough- they are not allowed to rebuild. Christian services must be held in the church, and not be “broadcast” in public. There are absolutely NO synagogues in any predominant islamic country.

          Yes, there has been moderate islamic countries- Turkey used to be one of a few, but not for long.

          Point is, in comparing sharia law to the Conservative Christians is flat out ridiculous, as never in History has America ever done anything but allow the freedom to worship any or no belief, and certainly we’d never behead anyone for not accepting Christ. We would never stone a woman who was raped, or slit a girl’s throat for going to school.

          We do not require non believers to pay us taxes to worship their beliefs. We do not imprison muslim imams for preaching death to infidels- yet they imprison Christian pastors for teaching the love of Christ.

          There is NO comparing the two.

  • Anonymous

    Sorry, but anytime a politician advocates ‘surrendering’ rights, they lose me. Newt, Palin, any of them! I surrender nothing!! Surrendering is the cowards and losers way out! I’m still alive because of my personal mantra, NO QUARTER, NO MERCY, NO SURRENDER!!! You want a fight? I’ll give you one you can’t believe! I don’t compromise!

  • Anonymous

    This man needs to be President.

    • Anonymous

      Nuff’ said!

    • Anonymous

      He certainly would add a much needed spark in the White House. smile

  • Anonymous

    Correct on all counts.

  • PFFV

    I think it is a bit harsh to say, “There is very little in your past that can be called conservative or trustworthy”. Newt does have a plan and a good one. I think he wants to try to be the next Ronald Reagan and I believe he will be a solid Conservative POTUS if elected. One thing I know is he is far more conservative than Romney has been or will ever be. If Romney is elected as President nothing will be done to reverse Obama’s destructive evil Socialist/Marxist policies. Newt plans to start killing Obama’s policies on day one. There is a big difference now compared to the past, we are watching very intensely at everything our politicians are doing now like never before. We will hold him accountable if he falters, whoever wins the Presidency. Romney looked like a speechless softie to me in the last debate, not a leader at all.

  • PFFV

    I think it is a bit harsh to say, “There is very little in your past that can be called conservative or trustworthy”. Newt does have a plan and a good one. I think he wants to try to be the next Ronald Reagan and I believe he will be a solid Conservative POTUS if elected. One thing I know is he is far more conservative than Romney has been or will ever be. If Romney is elected as President nothing will be done to reverse Obama’s destructive evil Socialist/Marxist policies. Newt plans to start killing Obama’s policies on day one. There is a big difference now compared to the past, we are watching very intensely at everything our politicians are doing now like never before. We will hold him accountable if he falters, whoever wins the Presidency. Romney looked like a speechless softie to me in the last debate, not a leader at all.

  • Anonymous

    RightWing News
    The Conservative Case for Newt Gingrich
    By: John Hawkins

    http://rightwingnews.com/john-hawkins/the-conservative-case-for-newt-gingrich/

    • Anonymous

      BG the end of the article is what I see in Newt and why he is my 1st choice.

      “Newt brings something different than any of the other contenders to the table. Simply put, he’s easily the most qualified man for the job. He is an extremely knowledgeable, experienced conservative who understands the issues inside and out and has the best chance of actually being able to get our principles turned into laws that can help our country before it’s too late.

      • Anonymous

        One of the first things I heard from Newt last Summer was his speech to the College Board, where he presented a synopsis of his ‘plan for America’… his multitude of programs for most of the elements of our society, from education to health care. Made me wish I was younger and could grow up under those conditions. I listen now to all the candidates, and most have some element in their ‘plans’ that smacks of a Newt Gingrich idea, or two.

        But his plans didn’t stop with the ideas. There was usually some method of carrying them to fruition, financially and politically. Any such widespread plan requires cooperation from Congress, in the manner of “friendly” politicians, which is the meaning of his closing phraseology, “I need you to be with me, not just for me.”

        Indys, Tea Party-ers, and other Americans…help by doing your thing to send Newt and other conservatives into office, from the ground level on up…

  • Anonymous

    I have been a Conservative policy wonk for many years, and remember Newt during the Contract for America. I have many misgiving about him, especially on social, and scientific issues. At least he has cut taxes and balanced the budget. I prefer him over RINO Romney any day. My personal choice would be Santorum. We are still early in the process. Remember 4 years ago, Hillary was the anointed one, and we see how that worked out.

    • Anonymous

      And Santorum comes out in favor of leaving the EPA alone ‘because there are too many good regulations that should be kept’. Hmmm… which ones?
      EPA initially was pretty good…Love Canal and air and water pollution. But, long since those successes it has slipped into absurdity.

      Rick may not have much baggage, but he doesn’t have much in the way of accomplishments as does Newt, either. “Can’t make a cake without breaking eggs”

  • Anonymous

    Newt has said and done things I disagree with, but I think his on the spot answers to tough questions like this one, and especially the ones concerning “Jobs” in the debate last night clearly show his GUT feeling on conservatism. He doesn’t back down from his core beliefs and is able to explain why he thinks what he thinks. This does remind me of President Reagan.

    as a point, the other candidates have also said and done things I disagree with, but none of them have shown the ability of answering with clarity questions like Newt does.

    Romney studer stumbles almost as much as 0bama when the heat is own and he is answering questions. I have noticed this quirk whether it is in an interview or a debate.

  • Anonymous

    Excuse me ! I am so tired of you righteous hypocrites going after Newt for his failings in his past. If any of you who hammer him claim to be Christians, you need to do some self examinations. I am reminded of the story in John 8, where a woman is brought to Jesus, to test Him, who had been caught in adultery. They wanted Jesus to demand that she be stoned in the custom of the Law. Jesus bent down and wrote on the earth and said” Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone at her.” They all left. None was found to be sinless. As the story plays out Jesus stood up and said to her “Women, where are they? Has no one condemned you?’. Her answer “No one Lord” Jesus then responded with these words, ” Neither do I condemn you; go, AND FROM NOW ON SIN NO MORE.”

    I am willing to accept Newt’s confession. It is not my place to judge him. Matt:7:1-5

    Please think about this. The media, those in darkness, those who hate Christians, and Christianity seek to use this as a hammer. However, if you truly are a Christian, (Read 1John 5:1-5). You should not fall into the trap. There are plenty of other issues we can focus on.

    Thank You

    PS. Remember King David! He turned out to be one of the greatest kings of Israel, a man after God’s own heart. Read the story in 2 Samuel 11. He had some baggage.

    • Anonymous

      I am also a Christian and must ask who you are addressing? Most of the posts are pro Newt.

      • Anonymous

        Thank You. I do not mean to offend those on the team, I read a lot of post and I read some on this post and I just wanted to set the record straight. Thank you

    • Anonymous

      Newt can find other ways to be a benefit to his fellow countrymen/women. He doesn’t have to be President.

      Though forgiven, many forget that King David reaped what he sowed and Israel had to reap it along with him. There are consequences for sin, my friend.

      Many forget Mayor Rudy Giuliani moved his mistress into the Mayor’s Mansion in February/March 2001. There are consequences for sin, my friend.

      How do we know Newt’s closet isn’t as big as Bill Clinton’s? How many of Newt’s women do we NOT know about?

      If Newt had any shame or true remorse for his sin, he would know that he can’t be President.

      Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should.

      Newt doesn’t know “the right thing.”

      • Anonymous

        1st paragraph correct.
        2nd paragraph half way correct. Remember Israel as a nation also disobeyed God.
        3rd paragraph. a distraction to your issue. Said the same thing in paragraph 2.
        4 paragraph tells me more about you than Newt. Once again you try to portray an evil man by association with Bill Clinton. I wonder what we would find in your closet, to use your phrase.
        Your last two paragraphs say nothing.

        However, I detect a very judgmental unforgiving person as the author of this post. Be careful ” my friend” your phrase not mine. I do not know if you are a so called Christian or not, but if you are maybe you should examine your spirit. Read the references I posted and get back to me if you want to.

        PS. I think your remarks about Newt having any shame or remorse for his sin he would know that he can’t be president. God in many cases has used men that had messed up and then went on to accomplish great things. The fruit of messing up in many cases is true humility and the recognition that it is by the Grace of God that any of us succeed. I hope you search these things out.

        Thank You

  • Anonymous

    I thought we already had a Muslim in the White House.

  • http://profiles.google.com/ajtelles Art Telles

    “modernity”…

    It’s a GREAT idea… BUT, it will NEVER happen.

    Why?

    - Allah said “kill” ALL who will NOT submit
    - The Qur’an says that Allah said “kill” ALL who will NOT submit
    - Muhammad said the Qur’an said that Allah said “kill” ALL who will NOT submit
    - The Hadith amplify upon what Muhammad said that the Qur’an said that Allah said “kill” ALL who will NOT submit

    THAT settles it… PERIOD!!!

    Now.

    Accept Allah and say the “Shahada”…
    … and live as a “submitter”, which is what Muslim means

    Or.

    Do NOT accept Allah, but be a humble “dhimmi” and pay the jiyza tax, and live.

    Or.

    Do NOT accept Allah, do NOT be a humble “dhimmi”… and die.

    - – - – - – - – - -

    What do “Islam” and “Muslim” mean? -
    >> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islam

    “Islam is a verbal noun
    originating from the triliteral root s-l-m
    which forms a large class of words
    mostly relating to concepts of
    wholeness, completion and bonding/joining.

    “In a religious context it means
    “voluntary submission to God”.

    “Muslim,
    the word for an adherent of Islam,
    is the active participle of the same verb
    of which Islām is the infinitive. ”

    - – - – - – - – - -

    What is the “Shahada”? – IslamWorld.net -
    >> http://islamworld.net/docs/become.html

    “The Shahada can be declared as follows:

    “ASH-HADU ANLA ELAHA ILLA-ALLAH WA ASH-HADU ANNA MOHAMMADAN RASUL-ALLAH”.

    “The English translation is:

    “I bear witness that there is no deity (none truely to be worshipped) but, Allah, and I bear witness that Mohammad is the messenger of Allah”

    - – - – - – - – - -

    As Newt and Santorum know, “modernity” is NOT in the vocabulary of “top-rung-of-the-ladder” islamic jihadists.

    So.

    We’ve got an ideological fight on our hands…
    … starting with the Muslim Brotherhood penetration into the U.S. State Department, aided by Muslim friendlies such as Grover Norquist.

    Read more about Grover Norquist at AtlasShrugs -
    >> http://atlasshrugs2000.typepad.com/atlas_shrugs/2012/01/anti-israel-pro-jihad-grover-norquist-wants-anti-israel-ron-paul-paul-speak-at-convention.html

    Now.

    When Gingrich and Santorum call out Grover Norquist and his shilling for the Muslim Brotherhood organizations such as CAIR (Council on American Islamic Relations), OIC (Organization of Islamic Cooperation) and et al…

    … well, THEN we will have a “HOT” ideological war on our hands in the Republican Party, since the Democratic Party has already been taken over by the ideological marxists, whose titular head is BHObama.

    So.

    Newt is RIGHT ON!!! about sharia law…
    … but that’s ONLY a starting gambit in the ideological jihad within the Republican Party and the necessary education of the people of the Republic.

    Art

  • Maxsteele

    Newt just gave me an intellectual orgasm on that one. I tell ya, he is giving Santorum a real run for his money in my selection of who I want.
    Can you imagine this dude debating Obama? He would blow him out of the water while Obama looks to his telepromter for answers and all that keeps coming up is “You are Raccccissssstttt.”

  • Anonymous

    I am happy to see Newt is strong on Israel and has a Biblical view.

  • Anonymous

    There is a “right” of return if a people have been conquered from their land, but it also depends on whether you have the “might” to retake the land from those who conquered it.

    When it comes to the middle east, who are the conquerors and who are the conquered? – Historically, Jews and Christians were the owners of the middle east, and they were brutally conquered in the 7th century by Muslim invaders from Arabia. The so-called Palestinians are the descendants of those invaders, and they also share the same creed (Islam) as the conquerors, meaning that they have no right to the land, and they also lack the might to retake it. The original invaders had the might but not the right. The Jews and Christians of that time had the right to the land, but not the might to defend it.

    In fact, Muslims don’t have a right to any land at all, since all the land they now own they actually conquered (brutally) from its owners. Arabia, which is now Saudi Arabia, was originally all Jewish land, owned by various Jewish tribes – But Muhammad came along, raised an army and then proceeded to subjugate and conquer the entire region, and then his successors proceeded to subjugate and conquer beyond Arabia, even going so far as France (Poitiers) and Austria (Vienna) in their lust for conquest.

    Quite frankly, Israel not only has the right to that land (it actually has a right to much more), but it also has the might to defend it. The so-called Palestinians have neither right nor might.

    I know someone will bring up the Native Indians, so I’ll just start by saying that even though they have the right to America, they completely and utterly lack any might to retake it, which is why they gave that up a long time ago.

    One major problem with Islam is that Muslims are commanded to re-conquer land that was once conquered by them, so Muslims are theologically mandated to engage in a never-ending war with people in lands that Muslims once conquered, which is one reason for why Muslims are fighting Israel. Not that they need that reason, of course, given that Islam sanctions and mandates warfare against unbelievers anyway, so the whole “retake conquered lands” is just icing on their cake as far as mandated conquest goes!

  • Anonymous

    Always liked many of his stances. He is my solid 3rd choice right now… 2nd if Perry bombs out in S.C. That being said, I don’t fully trust him and I feel he’s a closet moderate in conservative clothing – I could be wrong. I believe in 2nd chances.

    I appreciate his responses to these goofy questions. Making a solid stand against Sharia and blowing off this “Right to Return” nonsense, moves him up considerably in my book. Right now, Newt is firing on all cylinders.

  • Anonymous

    A fundamental precept of the muslim religion is sharia. Accordingly, no muslim who believes in his/her religion can reject one of its fundamental precepts and still believe in that religion. Hence, Mr Gingrich’s statement is a contradiction. Or its his political correctspeak for NO!

    • Anonymous

      That tends to be the very rare exception, and not the rule.

      Either way, we have to go based on what their ideology sanctions and mandates, and not make this about individuals who may or may not agree with certain bits of the ideology, because the fact is that Islam sanctions and mandates Islamic law as obligatory on all Muslims, and Islam sanctions and mandates warfare against unbelievers (jihadism) as obligatory on all Muslims – All Sunni/Shi’ite schools of Islamic jurisprudence agree. It is therefore irrelevant to talk of any individuals who may not agree.

      Imagine if we had gone into WW2 with your attitude. We wouldn’t have bombed cities or shot Germans or Japanese for fear of killing/harming Germans or Japanese who didn’t agree with Nazism/Jap-Imperialism – We would have lost the war for the sake of some individuals who may or may not agree with said things. You’re being irrational because you’re not looking at the bigger picture.

  • Anonymous

    Calm, unafraid, relieved …. I’m all those things when I hear him speak. None of the other candidates have the knowledge and intuition this man has, let alone the experience.

    To all those people who keep saying he’ll eventually shoot himself in the foot and get himself into trouble, perhaps when he was a younger hothead that might’ve been true, but I believe this older, mellowed version of Newt Gingrich has moved on from that behavior, just like the rest of us who behave differently at 50 or 60 than we did at 20 or 30. Would the rest of us want to be judged by what we did when we were younger? We all learn and grow and mature, and the more experience we have, the wiser we become. Newt Gingrich was always smart, always eloquent, and always had guts. He’s still all those things, but with wisdom and the insight one gains from a lifetime of experiences.

    Chris Christie became a rock star for the right with his no-nonsense speak-the-truth style and everyone wanted him to run for president because of it. Newt is doing exactly the same thing but in a much more sophisticated way. I’m surprised Coulter can’t recognize this, and everyone else who pushed for Christie to run.

  • http://profiles.google.com/milanpavic Milan Pavic

    Newt makes sense !!! This is spot on !!! Newt for President !!!

  • Anonymous

    How is it, with all his ‘baggage’ (and especially, according to ‘some’, his ‘serial adultery’) weigthing him down, he has had the ability to develop these observations and ‘solutions’ and then extemporaneously present them so clearly? My thought is that the only flaws existent in this campaign are those of his detractors, especially apparent being the distaff side.

  • bobemakk

    No one can top Newts response….he is the man for the presidency. Sharia law must be denounced entirely by anyone who runs for president.

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