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Please let them nominate Gingrich. I'll make a pilgrimage to Lourdes and the Holy Land if they do.
Still no coverage on Ron Paul. He is in a tie for first in Iowa, a clear 2nd in New Hampshire. Yet the Wall Street Journal and MSM continues to ignore him. Ron Paul is the ONLY candidate that has had steady growing numbers and is NOT a a flash in the pan like Cain and Newt and...
Ron Paul will still win it without the biased medias help.
WSJ and it's editors (Owners too) are nothing more than political spin machines who think they can pick our candidates for us. Their credibility is shot with many of us..
That's funny. Real Clear Politics has Romney up by an average of 23.5%.
25 Solid Reasons why Mitt Romney won't win!
1. Obamacare was modeled after RomneyCare in MA
2. As governor he hiked taxes, fees and fines dramatically
3. Romney as governor increased spending by 20% in 2 years!
4. Al Gore praises Romney for being a global warming believer
5. Supports Cap n Trade, a policy that would devastate America
6. As governor came in second to last in the country for job creation
7. Supports TAARP
8. Flooded MA with liberal democrat judges
9. Believes in Amnesty for illegal immigrants
10. Received advice from Obama's Science Czar Holdren on Global Warming and mandatory abortions.
11. Supports limiting the 2nd amendment via gun control legislation
12. Was "more pro choice than Ted Kennedy" before he was prolife, which is/was it?
13. Was for gay marriage before he was for civil partnerships.
14. Set up a 527 committee funded by GEORGE SOROS (puppetmaster)
15. Raised more lobbying funds that the whole GOP combined!
16. Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, BOA, JP Morgan, Citigroup, give him more donations than Obama, and don't forget, Banks made more in 2 years under Obama than Bush's whole presidency! Who will he be beholden to? We know that answer!
17. Endorses anti-union laws (middle America won't like this)
18. Working at Bain Capital, he stripped company of their assets, sold them off, and fired workers in masse!
19. Like 2008, his support is capped at 20%
20. Hurts pro-family causes with legislation and appointments
21. Provided Taxpayer-Funded Abortions for copay of $50.
22. Since the bill became law, the state's total direct health-care spending has increased by a remarkable 52 percent. Medicaid spending has gone from less than $6 billion a year to more the $9 billion. Many consumers have seen double-digit percentage increases in their premiums. Could you or America afford this?
23. Has yet to sign the Susan B. Anthony List pledge to defend life and defund Planned Parenthood nationwide
24. He believes in CORPORATE PERSONHOOD, "corporations are people too"
25. He flip flops so much, shares the same donors and advisors as Obama, he is definitely a RINO, trying to continue what Barack Obama has done to America.
America Research your candidates more!!
Romney is a very tough competitor for the president. If the GOP nominates Gingrich or, especially, Paul, Obama will be re-elected.
25 SOLID reasons why Newt won't win!!
- Voted for the creation of the Federal Dept. of Education in 1979 under Jimmy Carter.
- Big supporter of Foreign Aid -- even to Soviets through the Export-Import Bank.
- In one year (1994-1995) Gingrich voted for nearly $45 billion in foreign aid.
- He helped push through Federally-funded loan guarantees to Communist China.
- Urged the House to repeal the War Powers Act and give the Presidency more power.
- Urged Clinton to expand military presence in Bosnia.
- Supports Afghan War
- Supports Iraq War
- Calls for Iran War
- Supported Clinton's welfare programs, education programs, labor programs, and environmental programs, as well as most of his foreign affairs programs.
- Supported spending $30B for the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 that shackled gun owners with new restrictions, federalized a number of crimes, and handed the feds police powers that the Constitution reserves to the states.
- Voted to give billions of dollars to United Nations "peacekeeping" operations;
- Pushed for a School Prayer Amendment
- Mentored by Henry Kissinger
- Bailed out savings and loan institutions in 1991. $40B Bank bailout
- He was a draft-dodger during Vietnam, yet advocates foreign interventionism in his political career.
- Worked on the Rockefeller presidential campaign in 1968.
- Card-Carrying member of the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), a globalist think tank
- "Distinguished member" of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (neocon, pro-interventionism group)
- Member of Bohemian Grove
- Member of the World Future Society
- Voted for NAFTA, a blatant circumvention of Congress' exclusive power to regulate commerce with foreign nations. Took power from American people and put it into the hands of unelected Binational panels, made mostly of foreigners.
- Supported GATT
- Supported WTO
- Continually supported increased federal spending.
I'm psyched that Newt is showing so strongly. I've always been a fan, but had written him off as an also-ran last summer because I didn't think enough of America would look past his indiscretions to how much good he could do for this country. Surprisingly, I think more are getting it, and he actually stands a chance of winning the nomination . . . and the presidency.
As I've written in the past . . . "You may not like the taste, but you know it's the right medicine . . . Newt Gingrich for President."
I am throwing my lot in with the troops. 71% of all troop donations go to Paul, 3x more than the whole gop COMBINED, and 2x Obama.
Support the Troops, support the constitution, support RON PAUL!
I DON'T believe this poll for a minute. This is undoubtedly done and slanted in an attept to manipulate voters. I believe CFR member Gingrich has already peaked and will drop like a rock once all the corruption, personal enrichment and crony capitalism deals Gingrich has been invoved with. His very name is G-Government I-insider N-Neocon G-Greedy RICH.
I really admire Ron Paul's fiscal mind, but he's a babe in the international woods. Like Obama, and so many others . . . woefully unqualified.
So tired of seeing these rigged polls that are produced by the establishment to brainwash the flock. They even claim that the candidates debate times are dictated by these non-transparent polls. Vote for the candidate that supports the people, not the establishment! Ron Paul
if Romney can't sweep NH, he's toasted bupkes
I don't believe this poll. Period. The Wall Street Journal has been dogging Romney for a long time. This is just another attempt.
And as they come around the far turn, the script grows stale.
Off with Newt, most unprincipled corrupt womanizer in the fray !
I whittled my choices to Newt and Mitt. Newt's website stated his tax rate revision proposals. I cut a check to Mitt right then and there. I think the president would love to have those radical tax cut plans served up in a debate. I think it will go something like this…so you want to cut Alex Rodriguez's income taxes in half when we have 15 trillion in debt and people are suffering? And Newt's dropping the corporate tax rate to 12% is akin to the CEO of Nordstrom's announcing they are going to match WalMart prices. Romney's 25% is measured and prudent, accounts for the USA brand, and allows for further reduction down the road. Recovery will take years of steady improvement. Plans to flip the switch over night will backfire.
And as for those tax cuts creating jobs, sure they will, but not in a sustainable way with ever spiraling debt. Supply side economics works when cutting top marginal rates from 75% to 35% , but not at our current rates. And don't point to the Bush tax cuts as a supply side example; a.) they are still in effect so you have to average in current anemic revenues b.) you haven't controlled for the housing bubble chumming econ activity. I am disappointed in Newt and now believe Romney the only prudent candidate.
Additionally, as a libertarian minded individual I think Ron Paul is a poor spokesperson for those ideals, but he means well and I like seeing him on the stage.
I have no chance of getting the nomination.
I do not think that Newt Gingrich has any chance to win the nomination. However, I am so dissapointed that the GOP will elect Romney. He is such an uninspiring figure. I cannot understand how he is going to be able to coalesce so many different views within his own party. I am sincerely wondering then, how would he be able to deal with the population in general and the opposition in particular. What is his strenght in putting together effective and actionable policies? This is a serious question for everyone. Where is the strength in leadership?
The GOP has such weak candidates and crazy constituencies that it is just so difficult for them to be likeable.
Yes Ron, as opposed to Obama... who had no experience and a scandal ridden past... ours are totally weak....
I would love to see Newt in a dabate with Owe-bama. He'd chop him into little bits.
Newt has more, true, factual information in his brain, ready to go without study and practice.
Owebama is only as good as his teleprompters power cord.
@Scronk, Liberals and democrats can't call anyone a womanizer.... KENNEDY... nuff said.
For Gingrich to get so much hate mail he must be doing something right. Or maybe Dems are concerned about what he would do to Mr. Obama in the debates.
If anyone seriously thinks Newt is the answer then the questions are all wrong. He has neat ideas that are scatter gunned out of his mouth and on paper. The key is getting to heard Congress/Cats to achieve results. We need a decent/great businessman/manager with problem solving skills. There is only one GOP candidate and Zero Dem that fits that billing. lk
Finding someone with real, measured, thoughtful comments on political blogs like this is almost unheard of. Couldn't agree with you more, and more importantly, it was refreshing to see someone actually thinking through issues rather than spouting ideological platitudes or regurgitating monikers.
Romney 2012.....
If I dabate Newt, I will poop myself.
The latest "flavor of the month:" Gingrich Chocolate Marshmallow.
These commentators...really? You'd seriously put up with with No-bama for another 4 years over ANY of the GOP candidates? You people need a history lesson in how this country was founded, how it became so successful, and how all of you haters have the ability to live the lives you do now. Nobama doesn't want you to propser...how can you all not see that? We have demonized success in this country...and taken away personal responsibility and put the blame on those who have no excuses. We're becoming a pathetic country...and the sad part is that I'm probably younger than these posters...which shows how bad the previous generation of the 60's have destroyed this great nation.
Newt to me is left over establishment entrees. But having said that. All the other GOD candidates have been hauling some trash behind them that has caused the loss of luster. I am in the "anyone but Romney camp. So I hold my nose and pull the lever for, arguably the brightest, what is left. Don't screw this up Newt.
Romney/Rubio 2012....
Lock it up. Obama is on the unemployment line in just over a year.
Ron Paul is the only candidate I could see beating Obama. The people who support Ron Paul will not vote for any of the other GOP candidates, and rightly so, they are all cut from the same cloth of corruption and status quo. Without their vote, the GOP candidate will not have enough support.
Someone said he is a babe in the international woods. If you mean by bringing the troops home and ending our status as world police, I will take a babe over a perpetual war policy any day. The troops seem to agree as well.
All the other GOP candidates. Proofread proofread proofread.
Obama FAILED E-Verify; Media Ignore - http://www.ObamaReleaseYourRecords.blogspot.com/2011/09/failed-e-verify-letter-to-barack-obama.html
Catholic, conservative female 100% for Newt! At least he married his girlfriends - more than you can say for other politicians that refused knowing their paramours.
Amazing! In just one week Newt is at 32% in Iowa and almost beating Mitt in N.H. Does anyone believe these polls? The media is lying about the numbers.
@ BARRY'S 1:21pm
I just reported you to http://www.AttackWatch.net - So you've been added to OUR LIST!
scronk wrote:
.Off with Newt, most unprincipled corrupt womanizer in the fray !
Those qualifications cover Clinton,JFK,FDR,etc.............
He's smart, he's consevative. he's talks strong.
that's what need.
don't fall for the baggage B.S.
Obama is king as baggage.
All this proves is the Main Stream Media has not yet fully geared up to smear Newt.
Romney is the Republican they want to run against Obama.
That is why the Main Stream Media is just taking pot shots at Romney and launching full court smears against his Republican primary opponents.
Newt is the only one who can stand up to Obama in the Gen Election. I wish I could morph a little from all the GOP's and put it in a young studly quick witted honest likable man. Obama has got to go. Then we have to just back the contestant that can whip Obama and not worry about how conservative they are. I did not like John Macain but he would have been better than Obama, not much better but better. GOP's , Tea Party, Independents, Libertarian, and Dems, lets get the economy out of the hands of 'ANY WHITE HOUSE' and start replacing the House and Senate. GOP's need to take the Senate and kick more ass in the House. We have our work cut out for us if we want our country back.
Newt will chew me up.......
Apparently you don't remember Newt for:
Having an affair in the middle of Clinton's impeachment.
Apologizing to Jesse Jackson on behalf of J.C. Watts ( one of the only two black Republicans then in Congress) for having criticized the "poverty pimps," then inviting Jackson to a State of the Union address.
Making a pro global warming commercial with Princess Pelosi.
Supporting George Soros' candidate Dede Scozzafava in the congressional special election.
Appearing with the Rev. Al Sharpton to promote nonspecific education reform; and calling Paul Ryan's plan to save Social Security "right-wing social engineering,"
And this week that Gingrich was a recipient of Freddie Mac political money.
New Hampshire, seriously? He is a good debater, and I would love to see him debate our current (bad) President, and you are probably scared of Mormons for some reason, but Newt?
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Newt had his chance in the 90s. He didn't follow through then. He won't now. He just needs a job- same as all of us.
I'd like anyone who could set our country back on track.
Newt is a womanizer and sleazy, but I just want to know if he is after both terms. If so, he will work for the first four years, hopefully for us. That's all that matters to me. The problem is that you'll never get any disaffected Democrats to vote Newt the way disaffected Republicans voted BHO. So what good is having Newt win the nomination?
Cain has proven too shallow to capably run a country. He was my first choice, but now off my list.
Ron Paul had me interested for a while, but after watching his debates and interviews, I'm convinced he's just a meshuggeneh.
Perry has been proven to be a joke.
That leaves Mitt. Nothing exciting there. Same-old same-old good old boys network, elite doing whatever they want when in office. We'll still be in pain if he gets elected, but at least he's not a commie.
Why is Newt getting a pass. He is the ultimate inside the Beltway Boy.......The TEa party is showing itself to be a bunch od hypocrites...Justin was right 25 reasons.....
Newt betrayed his first two wives and he betrayed conservatives by getting into bed with Freddie Mac. He can't be trusted.
If you want change, it's either Gingrich or Cain. If you want another George W Bush who embraced Ted Kennedy and proceedied to sell us down the river, its Romney. I'm from Massachusetts, I prepare tax returns for a living, the unbelievable situations some young voters face because of mandoatory health care in this state is disgusting and shouldn't be in this country let alone this state. That's what your in store for with Romney. Good luck to America.
What could they come up with on Newt for a smear ?
I know, Newt had a long time man-beast relationship with the Geiko-Geko.
It all happened in the same building in Chicago that Cain's accuser lived in. You know the same building where Obama's long time Political Adviser, "sex scandal Axel-rod", lived in.
Somehow, I just do not believe this poll. The Bloomberg poll done right before this one shows Romney with a 23 point lead. I just do not believe that kind of swing is credible in just a couple of days.
Like my old man used to say about congress . . . "If they're in, I'm against 'em"
My new favorite political slogan! We truly need to start over.
All the polls are consistent on one thing.
A vast majority of Republican voter want someone other than Mitt.
NEEEEEEEEWT WORLD ORDER! Newt bought into Al "Never Give a Sucker an Even Break" Gorgasm's global ______(fill in the blank based on the day's weather), and the related criminal carbon tax scheme to rob the U.S. taxpayers and give it to the sellout globalists, as the real culprits, the Chinese and Indian industrial sectors, tell the globalists where to go. I am very suspicious this is the same old trick the mainlining media, strung out on the secular socialist agenda, pulled in 2008, where Johnny "Dang Fence" McAmnesty, a pathetic RINO-Republican't who finished FIFTH here in Iowa, was "rescued" by Deemocrat crossovers, illegal out-of-staters, and illegal aliens who voted in NH and FL to give McAmnesty a plurality which the leftist media converted into FRONTRUNNER, ensuring that the weakest candidate was chosen to represent the Republican Party. McAmnesty's "friends" then turned on him viciously. Is Newt just being built up by the media since he has the most baggage, which the mainlining media will harp on 24-7 once he is nominated? RON PAUL is the candidate the mainlining media is doing the most to marginalize, so no doubt HE is the best Republican candidate. The mainlining media, the best negative reference source around for real Americans.
I'd like to believe that we are all capable of being better people as we grow and mature, and perhaps Newt's conversion of faith two years ago has done that. Unless I see something happen now that points to a significant moral lapse, I'm giving him the benefit of the doubt.
"Catholics for Obama", are those the same Catholics who supported the priests who molested children?
What percentage of Catholics would that be, 1% of 1% of 1% ???
Ron Paul 2012! Bring the troops home.
Actually, Paul has the most logical understanding on foreign policy, for he understands its source; funding. Our country is bankrupt. Fixing it is a matter of priority. Pulling back our oversea military forces bears no consequence greater than allowing our economy to plummet by keeping them there. Belive me, I am an Air Force Intelligence AFS (though I do not necessarily represent the opinions of the Air Force as a whole), it is my job to understand the military situation in the Middle East. There is nothing to fear from pulling back, and most politicians do not understand this.
Romney believes in Multiple Worlds and Multiple Gods. This deserves some explanation. Mormons believe that God created multiple worlds and each world has people living on it. They also believe that multiple Gods exist but each has their own universe. We are only subject to our God and if we obtain the highest level of heaven we can become gods ourselves. In LDS doctrine there are three heavens: the Celestial Kingdom, Terrestrial Kingdom, and Telestial Kingdom. The Celestial is the highest, where God and the ones who followed his law reside. The Terrestrial is the middle, where people who followed the Law of Moses reside. The Telestial is the lowest, where the ones who followed carnal law reside.
In the LDS religion any worthy male can be given the priesthood and is given specific duties. Black people were not allowed to have the priesthood until 1978. Females are not allowed to have the priesthood. The Book of Mormon is a book of LDS scripture that takes place during the same time as the Bible and takes place on the American continent. It follows the stories of two tribes who descended from the family of Lehi. After Jesus' resurrection LDS people believe he visited the peoples of the Americas.
When people start to really look into the Mormon Religion and what the believe they will get a shock, particulary Christians and the non-religous. Unfortunately Romney cannot win based on the craziness (to many) of his professed and practicing religion.
Who does that leave?
Yo mama says, vote ron paul.
Bed wetting liberals know Newt would make Obama look like a fool in a debate. Without his prepared script on a teleprompter, Obama has difficulty putting together a complete sentence without the teleprompter.
I've just read some of the emails posted above. The ignorance of the general public is outstandingly disgusting. Cutting Tax Rates Doesn't work a writer says. He mus have been asleep during the Reagan administration or not born yet. We had sustained growth for 20 years because of it. If you analyize Cain's 9-9-9 plan you will see a growth in the economy that will make the Reagan prosperity look like a piker..Think about it, calculate your situation and see what the outcome is. The most beneficial part of his plan is the amount of money that will be raised from the underground economy that we do not see presently. If there is a 9% national sales tax, the money they spend and they spend a lot will be taxed where today it is not touched. That alone could probably balance the budget. Look at the drug dealers in your neighborhood and what they wear, drive an live in. Not one cent of it is reaching the coffers of the general public. It will under Cains plan. It's so simple an answer no one wants to spend time analysing it. It's a very viable answer and will work. The attack on him is precisely for that reason. His plan scares the congress. It will take control away from them because they can't bribe any constituancy any longer with giveaways that everyone will put up with.
Newt has a grasp of reality that shows his wisdom and his intellect. His marriage history is an easy thing to overlook when compared to everything else he brings to the table. I believe he for one knows the difference between 'political retoric' and lying to the American people.
I think this reinforces my feeling, that the pundits and the media are all out of tune and synch with the people. They do need a horse race to make a living, so that is where all the BS comes from.
I never thought Romney had a chance, anymore than I thought McCain had a chance.
Newt will have Obama's behind in any debate about anything . Obama will refuse, and he will hand it to Newt.
Obama has been guessing his way for almost 3 years, driven by a non American idiology.
The media will go down with him.
Just sayin
Dr Ron Paul has my vote for 3 reasons -
#1 - he's all about the Constitution, always has been.
#2 - He's about fixing our problems before we give Trillions of dollars the to world in the form of free military resources (50K troops in South Korea, how many in Japan, Germany, etc for how long?) and aid to people who want to kill us (and harbor Bin Ladin)
#3 - He understands why our medical system is broken and will be even more so under PelosiCare.
STRAIGHT TALK, dont listen to the media, instead go online and watch any of the many speeches by Newt and you will come to the realization that Newt is the polar opposite of Obama..in all categories. He has intelligence, experience, knowledge (military, financial, social), a sense of humor, and frankly he has balls. As a result, he has come up with innovative, workable, "passable" (in the congress), and most importantly 'constitutional' solutions for America's problem. I have also noticed that he seems to take the whole direction America is heading into, with a sense of seriousness we have not seen in recent past from elected officials...he credits his concern and love of his grandkids for that.
Romney would be Owebama 2.0
Cain has no Gov experience, no foreign policy ex.
Ron Paul is great but will never get the nom.
Gingrich just may be the only hope, he knows how
Washington works and would get the private sector working
I've written a pretty extensive blog on the Attack and Defense of Newt Gingrich here: http://www.politijim.com/2011/11/newt-attackers-are-new-alinksys.html
Most of the charges in my opinion are silly. He sent too much on his wife, and took a cruise. His own DAUGHTER vigorously defends him against the "hospital bed divorce paper" lie and who he is. In my post I make the point - people like Gingrich who have grown in their faith - DO become better people. I like it better than a politician that THINKS he has no faults.
Newt has definitely strayed from the Milton Friedman and William Buckley Jr from time to time - as has Palin (Bridge 2 Nowhere reversal), Reagan (Amnesty & Spending), and any other public conservative out there. All in all - I'm not sure we can find anyone better on A) Being electable to the 60% of conservs in the GOP, B) Being able to defend conservative principles in a General Election, and C) actually GOVERN once he gets in. Read my post. It might give you some enlightenment.
"Cathlocs for Obama" what is that 1% of 1% of 1% of all Catholics ???
Ron Paul better not run as third party or he will be responsible for putting in the final nail in this socialist nation.
Newt has a grasp of reality that shows his wisdom and his intellect. His marriage history is an easy thing to overlook when compared to everything else he brings to the table. I believe he for one knows the difference between 'political rhetoric' and lying to the American people.
Romneys Downside wrote:
"Romney believes in Multiple Worlds and Multiple Gods. This deserves some explanation. Mormons believe that God created multiple worlds and each world has people living on it."
Perhaps there's some way we can get the Libs to move to one of the other worlds.
If Ron Paul does not get the nomination it will be the Republicans responsibility for pushing this country over the cliff. No one other than Ron Paul will make any changes. It will continue as status quo. Troops will continue to fight meaningless wars against what our constitution states instead of to uphold it, we will continue to increase our debt, and our freedoms will continue to be squashed. No GOP can win without Ron Paul's supporters and they will not vote for anyone else for the sake of "the good of the party". They will vote on principle.
Too bad you journalist types and New York-DC wiseguys dont listen to Rush Limbaugh. He speaks to The Base and he's highlighting a lot of the things that Newt is saying and is bashing Newt's detractors. No endorsement but walking through Newt's positions and talking about his baggage in a way that people who vote in Republican primaries want to hear. The media and the Republiclown elite doesnt know how determined the average voter is to not have another Bush or McLame fake conservative in the White House making deals and pretending to cut while we're running these huge deficits and the national debt is piling up. Romney is not seen as someone who will blow the whistle on the cancer of government and the total misrule by the Commiecrats and their liberal Republiclown running dogs. The bond bubble is bursting in Europe and the US has a huge exposure. If interest rates climb here the federal government will be instantly broke. We need a conservative with steady nerves to guide our nation in the face of this storm.
RINO history: first Palin, then Romney, next was Perry (failed terribly), Cain (dangerous tax scheme to institute a national sales tax), back to Romney (not working well, can't break through the polls), now we try Gingrich who is a big government, tax and spend, war mongering inside the beltway dirtbag. Sure, he sounds good in some debates but he always twists his answers to support big government, torture, war, and spending.
The only candidate who is different and has a plan to actually save this country is Ron Paul with Huntsman as a distant second place. Newt will have his 15 minutes but it will not last.
Those of you who think Paul has no chance need to stop watching Fox and CNN.
He defeated Romney & Gingrich Iowa's ISU/Gazette/KCRG poll; and defeated Cain & Gingrich in the NH Primary. This is 2nd place surge in both arenas.
Paul has always stated in his previous runnings that he knew he didn't really have a chance; 2012 is the FIRST time he's come out and stated he can seriously win Presidency. So if you agree with his policies, don't give up just yet.
Now is the best time there ever was to support Ron Paul. Vote.
Some are attacking the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in order to harm Romney. They prey upon those that do not understand and have been taught to be suspicious of the church. Negative stereotypes and misinformation portray Mormons as something they are not. Fair-minded people can get correct information.
I have concluded that Newt's timing to run for president couldn't be better for him. I believe the public sentiment against Obama and the current condition is in such bad shape that people are willing to overlook Newts' past deeds and are coming to realize that he is the only true conservative candidate truly qualified and who has the experience to lead our country at this time.
@Multiple Worlds
Not to denegrate your reply but the Scientific Community is slowly embracing the parallel universe theory even as we speak, the reason is because its the only possible solution that does both not break down under the rules of the 2nd law of thermodynamics and secondly it helps explain away God for the Aetheistic Elite. With that being said I believe in neither as I am a Evangelical Christian who also thinks Mormonism is a cult, as is every other religion. However it does not sway my vote 1 way or the other.
They should team up and kick Obama's &*^! I'm sick of the current administration's impotent economic policies and total avoidance of anything requiring manhood - such as actually eliminating national debt.
Newt is now a Catholic, but he is still white, so he would need maybe a Hispanic Mormon, a Hispanic Protestant, or a Black baptist to balance the ticket.
If the Cain Accuser from Chicago could just be flipped to out her pro-Obama handlers, Cain could be the man.
I live in New Hampshire and i will be voting for Ron Paul- by the way a lot of my neighbors have Ron Paul signs in their yards
999 Plan is NOTHING other than a Tax restructring plan.
999 Plan cuts NO Federal spending
999 Plan does NOTHING address the Deficit
999 Plan does NOTHING to reduce an out of control Federal Government
999 Plan ADDS a National Sale TAX(es)
The 999 Plan does NOTHING to address the fiscal mess we are in.
What does it do?
999 PLAN DOES NOTHING except make it easier to pay taxes and easier for IRS to collect.
The question has been asked, do I vote based on ideology, or do I vote for the one who is most likely to oust Obama. Personally its not a difficult question for me because I think Romney is the best candidate for our Country, right now, with the problems that we are facing. But even if it was only for who can beat Obama, the answer is still clearly Romney. In 1992 I foolishly voted for Perot. He was, in my opinion, the best candidate. If there are conservatives or independents who would rather not show up at the polls than vote Obama out, despite who is the Republicah nominee, just remember 1992. Don't make the same mistake. Vote, and make sure your vote is a vote against Obama. So which republican is the right one to nominate? In my opinion, this election cycle, the one who can most likely beat Obama, and that person is, without question, heads and tails above all the other candidates, Mitt Romney.
I'm voting for Newt.
hi romney
Now you have to go after him.
NEWT is smart saying , should not go after your own candidate.
If you do not go after him , he will get the nomination.
i am a democart wants to vote for you but not for anybody else.
if you are not the nominee, i will stick with Obama.
I will be the first to subscribe to a pay per view debate between Gingrich and Obama. As far as negatives? I will bet a Gingrich indescretion against an Obama illegal drug use, I will see your claim of Gingrich infidelity with an Obama racist preacher, I will challenge a display of "The Gingrich couch" (w/Pelosi) with a Korpseman, or a 57 state, or seeing deceased vets at a Memorial day parade. I will see a hand of "Gingrich with Fannie Mae with a hand of "Solyndra" . Now that the negatives are evened out let's talk economy and the betting will begin at 15 trillion, 5 trilllion in the last 3 years...now who's first?
Gingrich will mean a return of Owebama, America can't afford that. Romney can beat Owebama.
Wake up Republicans!
What does Gringrich being married twice have anything to do with his qualifications to be president? Is a political correct journalist an oxymoron?
Newt has one thing right - he rejected balancing the budget by looting the Social Security trust fund.
That is both the correct moral and correct political position.
What ever long term problems there are with Social Security system, using that as an excuse to refuse to repay the money the Politicians borrowed from the trust fund over the last 30 plus years is both corrupt and immoral.
Charismatic Presidents since 1884 have won re-election (Teddy, FDR, Ike, Reagan, Clinton) and Obama is one of those, too. If Obama is going to win on this score lets have Newt punching holes in Hope & Change and all of the other false positions that Obama has taken. Let us not allow Obama to skate by with his Alfred E. Newman smile (very effective, though) and arguing by mockery. Newt is right, he's moving up on substance which he has always been about. Too bad he's not a slam dunk likeable pol.
I now at this point in time BEG my fellow citizens to PLEASE take a look at Dr. Ron Paul. The man's ideas can stand on their own all I ask is that you look at them - Thank You
Newt has one thing right – he rejected balancing the budget by looting the Social Security trust fund.
That is both the correct moral and correct political position.
What ever long term problems there are with Social Security system, using that as an excuse to refuse to repay the money the Politicians borrowed from the trust fund over the last 30 plus years is both corrupt and immoral.
I trust Newt Gingrich more than any politician serving today or yesterday.Compared to the people holding office and our present administration he is a angel.If it was not for Newt Gingrich and the Republican congress of the 1990"s the Democrate administration would have been a incoherant mess.Today you have economic illiterates running this country, and reveals a depth of cluelessness that boggles the mind.
I see all you HILLJACKS saying Ron Paul is nuts or in-experienced...... CLUELESS SHILLS to Wall Street!!!!!!
Ron Paul serves on the House Committees on Foreign Affairs and Financial Services, and on the Joint Economic Committee. He is the chairman of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Domestic Monetary Policy and Technology, where he has been an outspoken critic of American foreign and monetary policy.
Dr. Paul is clearly the most qualified candidate to tackle our Nations critical economic and foreign affair issues. The rest of the top tier candidates like Romney, Perry, Cain, Gingrich and Obama are a bunch of clowns who receive their funds from major donors from Wall Street.
Newt has a silver tongue. Many folks, myself included, love to hear him talk. Unfortunately, it is mostly talk. When it mattered most, he supported the bailouts, he supported cap and trade, and, in just the past few years, he took over 1.5 million dollars from Fannie and Freddie for lobbying on their behalf with Congress. Then he lied about it, saying it was only about 300,000. He cites conservative scripture, but does not follow a conservatively righteous path.
Ron Paul shares one trait with Obama he can correctly identify many problems.
The problem is, some of Ron Paul's solutions, like Obama's would destroy this country.
Gary Johnson 2012! The People's President!
I haven't heard a single candidate other than Ron Paul actually show how he will fund SS and Medicare.
The guy is the only one up there with the idea's to fix this nation. Please look at his platform and think about it.
Progressive Mitt can't gain traction.
Newt is a big government globalist who thwarted Reagan's cost cutting measures. Anybody who thinks this guy or Romney are conservatives will deserve more of the same in Washington. You should hear the globalist speeches old Newt gave for years at Tulane. Newt is for open borders, corporate welfare, endless warfare and big budgets...Do your homework, please!
Please tell all Ron Paul supports to put on their Nikes and wait for the Mothership. And make sure that their tin foil hats are on straight.
Richard, you sound like you are reading directly off a sheet of Democratic talking points.
It will not work, nice try though.
The NWOs latest RINO candidate is newt. Anything to avoid the only constitutional candidate, Ron Paul.
Newt and Ron Paul are definitely the two smartest people in the room at any gathering of GOP hopefuls. But whereas Mr. Gingrich is intelligent, Dr. Paul is wise. And whereas Newt is arrogant, Dr. Paul is humble. Anyway, these polls are retarded. Every one of them is diffeent every other day. It'll be interesting to see how it all plays out.
Newt Gingrich may not be a perfect conservative, but he is perfect president for this time.
Gingrich 2012.
Reality Check,
What ideas will bankrupt us? I think bringing the troops home, ending the wars, and stopping our world police status would only help. Bringing us back to a nation that follows its only constitution, the thing these conservatives love to praise. I more and more find that conservatives like to talk smaller government and how great our constitution is, but when it comes down to it, they want big brother there. Ron Paul is the only one willing to change things. The rest are already bought and paid for.
One thing all the polls have in common. The vast majority of Republican voters want someone other than Mitt Romney.
Ron Paul keeps creeping up...he is going to win Iowa and NH for sure
I wouldn't mind seeing a Paul / Gingrich ticket.
I'll never get used to a lobbyist like Grinch-grinch saying he'll get rid of Crony Capitalism, let alone the Fed. In fact Speaker Grinch's entire shtick is merely a talking-points perversion of Statesman Paul's lucid agenda. Why did you cave to President Trailer-trash? And you and your Georgia doctor crony-club don't give a sh!t if a self-payer is one acute disease away from bankruptcy. What happens to the middle-class after your cronies occupy all oil-producing lands? Do you launch WW3 to get rid of us? We're already eating dog food. BTW I wonder what farcical way the status quo's gonna take you down next month? Enjoy the ride. Go Tide!
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As for Mitt Ponzi, it's probably a good idea to blow off Iowa; Hawkeyes can't be bought. But having said this, how in the heck does looting a Fed-leveraged company like Bain qualify you to restore a free-market economy? You said the SLC Olympics made a profit, but you didn't say that was after cronies cashed- out local investment, and George the Younger threw a few of our billion your way. What else? What happens to the middle-class after your cronies occupy all oil-producing lands? Do you launch WW3 to get rid of us? We're already eating dog food. Do you know the difference between personhood and a company? And another thing...
.....putative means, "commonly accepted".......which also means, "commonly accepted" only by the media......the media still doesn't get that the fight within the republican party between the RINO's and TEA party is over......the TEA party won.......!
Why is only one 2012 candidate addressing the main issue of America; the only problem: The Federal Reserve.
Where does America get it's money from? The Fed LOANS it to our gov, at interest. When we need money for war, we take out a loan from the Fed, putting us further in debt to them. Being already bankrupt, this creates a cycle of INESCAPABLE debt. Inflation is inevitable - therefore debt is confirmed to increase forever, as long as the Fed is in power.
Centralized banking is wrong, our founding fathers knew this, and the ONLY candidate who understands this is Ron Paul. Check the Federal Reserve - Vote for Ron Paul.
As an Indepent, I would not vote for Newt....he could not win an election against Obama. I would vote for Romey or Huntsman. I won't vote for Obama!
According to the liberal media, republicans have to be almost like "Jesus" to be worthy of being elected. On the other hand, if Jesus was running for the republican nomination I am sure the media would be trying to crucify him as well. Newt does have baggage - but who cares - I believe he learned from his mistakes and would be a darn good President.
I find it hard to differentiate between Paul's loonies and Obama's loonies. OK, one tell tail - One group wears tin foils hats, the other loves teleprompters.
The Economy is already horrible, and things are only going to get worse, thanks to Obama style borrowing and spending in Europe.
The Muslim Brotherhood is taking over in Egypt and Millions of Christians are in dangers of losing their lives.
Obama is slash military spending and starting trouble with China all at the same time.
Obama is toast, the question is, who will replace him ?
I will vote for Dr. Ron Paul because in over 30 years of public service he has accomplished nothing of importance so he can't screw up USA any more than it is by inaction and incompetence.
I want free and legal dope for all, since his doper supporters like that. Moreover, I want Iran to have nukes to teach Israel a final lesson. In the simplest of terms, isn't that the entirety of the Ron Paul platform?
It's funny watching all the candidates slowly steal Ron Paul's ideas. The guy has guided the narrative but somehow he is the "loony". They called him a loony when he predicted the housing bubble burst and economic subsequent crash in 2002.
Better newtm than nothing
Interesting to note folks - I'm starting to see a lot more favorable comments about Ron Paul on this site and many others. I'm not surprised inasmuch as people usually begin to look more closely at the candidates themselves and begin to depend less on the main line media as we get closer to the election. Seek and you shall find. If you want real change for the better then go with Congressman Paul. We will have to bite a bullet for a couple of years if he makes it but I'm thinking about the future of my chilldren and grandchildren. Fear of real change is a natural human trait - especially among conservatives. But first and foremost we must remember that the Congressman is a constitutionalist and therefore the penultimate conservative. For all of you rational voters out there, take the time to look at his stand on the issues and you'll see a child of our founding fathers.
That's what both Owebama and Gingrich received in the mail yesterday.
Newt is good on foreign policy but is terrible on 3 other issues.
1. Newt is in favor of Obama style healthcare. Bad
2. Newt is an environmental wacko who believes in man-made global warming. He will impose carbon taxes that will double our electric bills. He will also make it more difficult to drill for oil, just like the Democrat energy terrorists.
3. Newt will amnesty 20 million illegal invaders. Their votes will give the socialist / facist Democrats control of our country for 15-20 years. Imagine Obama, Reid and Pelosi running our country for 20 years.
Newt is NOT an accesptible candidate for president!
"No Tin Foil" should spend more time educating himself than placing people he doesn't understand into categories. I wonder if he understands each candidate's stance at all.
Newt Gincrigh for President...of North Korea
Ron Paul has been sucking the taxpayer dry since 1975.
Nice bias little non factual post. He has been the only one to consistently vote against an increased government for the last 30 years, the whole FED conversation is his doing. He is for the federal government getting out of drug enforcement and letting states decide. And, he doesn't want Iran to have a nuke, he believes it is not our business to police the world.
You are a useless parrot of the MSM.
Ah...if only Romney were a Christian. If Romney wins the nomination..it will be the first time two candidates for President will not be Christian. Obama a Muslim and Romney a LDS.
Multiculturalism has destroyed this country.
Sorry, accidentally put DONH's name in. It was directed towards him.
None of them are really natural born citizens. This includes Obama.
I would ask the WSJ the meaning of Shakespeare's wording in Henry the V..."were all they children kind and natural"
Who are the natural children and how does this relate to natural in natural born citizen.
To the person who posted that United States government takes loans from the Federal Reserve and has to pay the federal reserve back with interest needs to check up on their US history and government bucks. the Federal Reserve is a division of the executive branch and therefore a part of government although it has some autonomy from the president. The Federal Reserve issues and government bonds which anyone can buy including foreign governments and he did such as China who holds approximately 4,000,000,000,000 of such bonds which make up a $4 trillion debt owed to China and they get paid interest on that debt. however the US government doesn't pay interest to itself and if it did it would just be shifting it from one bank account that it owns to another bank account so get it straight. what Ron Paul wants to do is audit the Federal Reserve to see where all the money is going and where all the money is coming in from wake, which I agree with, however is completely different than what you're talking about and you're clearly confused about Congressman Paul's intentions.
Hi, I'm a Ron Paul basher and I'm too stupid to wake up. I let the banking oligarchs propagandized me with their Establishment media. I'm actually dumb enough to think that Iran, who can't even produce gasoline, poses a threat to Israel and its 800 nukes, and that Iran is dumb enough to commit suicide by attacking them. I also believe that it is conservative to cage people for behaviors i don't like and victimless crimes. I don't understand that the Federal Reserve is private and that it really runs the show and it is ripping everybody off every minute of the day. Basically i am thick as a brick, Booo Ron Paul.
correction change 'were all thy children kind and natural'
I know Newt has some problems, they both do. He is probably the stronger conservative of the two, or would be if elected. I am not a fan of Newt's cap-and-trade stance in the past, and I don't like Romneycare, even as a state solution, which he at one time said would be good for the rest of the country. All I want is to throw Obama out of office, and enough Dems (socialists) to unwind many of the regulations, fees and taxes they have put into place since Jan. 2009. For the first time in my life, I am an angry voter.
That Ron Paul really provides a lot of good, clean entertainment!
If Newt is the republican candidate, then Obama is re-elected.
In an ominous era for the US, a little less trendy smash mouth politics and a more traditional depth of knowledge and wisdom is quite welcome. A military brat, Newt will not sell us out militarily, intentionally bankrupt us, nor ecourage despotism and class warfare. Now you can say that, in reference to nearly any of our candidates, but Newt surely has the inside track on accomplishing these things, because he knows Congress, has navigated hell and survived it. His personal and spiritual life has certainly matured and he seems grounded.
Obama will not be re-elected regarless of the GOP.
Hey Ed; Ron Paul said "why shouldn't Iran have nukes"? Paul is also against USA and Israel having a policy of mutual security. People have said for years, including some of his supporters such as David Duke, an avowed anti-Semite, that Paul's policies may just remove Israel from the map of the Middle East. Many of you, his supporters think that is just fine, right?
In NH alone, many of his supporters are also advocates for the legalization of hemp and dope, right?
In addition, regarding his 30 years in congress, what major piece of legislation has he ever worked to pass, that was made law, which limits government? Moreover, tell me how many earmarks, plus-ups, and pork barrel projects has he inserted into spending bills knowing they would pass while he takes the hypocritical act of voting against them?
Tell us that oh Ron Paul supporter. I guess it is "Dr". Paul to me, right?
It's a crapshoot whichever way we go. Romney is dull as dishwater and will never fire up the base, and this election will be won or lost on enthusiasm. Newt can get the base fired up, but he's a loose cannon much too in love with the sound of his own voice and could implode at any minute.
Newt Gingrich is UNELECTABLE in a general election. He was a SERIAL cheater on his spouses and asked his last wife for a divorce while she was dying with cancer. He is the ultimate Washington "insider" and Obama and his team are going to crucify him during the "general". Obama is HOPING to get Gingrich as his opponent, as he can be EASILY batted down, like McCain. I LIVE IN NH and I don't know a SINGLE person that is a "Newt" backer, but I know tons of people that like Romney..............
Gingrich is a globalist. If you want the same as the last 3 prezzie puppets. Then vote for newt.
Newt and Freddie, sitting in a tree
First comes money
Then comes the honey
Then comes a mortgage meltdown and that ain't funny!
Read newts book. He wants one world govt. or his bosses do.
For anyone prejudging Dr. Paul's stance, please read the constitution and you will find what he fights for. What is more radical....wasting trillions of dollers on foriegn wars and catering to corporate interest. Dr. Paul demonstrates consistant wisdom. He is the most intelligent man in the mix today. His life of work speaks for itself. Dr. Paul 2012
please read the boo ron paul, post below. I believe he is making a good case that invites some scrutiny.
Ron Paul is the only candidate that can save America.
His 'Plan to Save America' will cut $1 trillion off the balance in year 1 and balance the budget in 3 years.
It's what needs to be done.
Romney will NEVER be elected president! Why would ANY sane Christian American after seeing what is transpiring in the WH today want to replace one way-out religious cult with another? Mormonism is even MORE bizarre than Islam without the death-worship violence!! Do the research! Muslims lie and say they are a religion of peace. Mormons lie and say they are Christians! Mormons believe Jesus and Satan are brothers! Mormons believe God was once mortal and "ascended" to god-hood! Mormons believe in "celestial marriage" where humans will have many wives in Heaven and their children will populate other planets and become gods on other planets! Mormons believe the "Garden of Eden" was in an area known today as Jackson County Missouri! Mormons believe in the wearing of "magic" underwear. Mormons refer to them as "temple garments" issued during an "endowment" ceremony. Nevertheless these "garments" worn under regular clothes are believed to protect against sin and evil, certainly NOT a New Testament teaching, belief or requirement!! Mormonism does not believe in hell after death as punishment for rejecting Christ. Mormonism incorporates a "good works doctrine" in its salvation theology. Mormons believe those who never accepted Christ on Judgement Day will not go to hell but rather receive "Telestial glory", become like a star in outer space. Those who received Christ but were not fervent will receive "Terrestrial Glory", become like the moon, and those who fervently received Christ will receive "Celestial Glory" and become like the star in our solar system in the presence of "God"! According to Mormonism, on judgement Day, Adolf Hitler will be punished by turning into...Alpha Centauri!!!! I could go on! You get the point! There is ABSOLUTELY NOTHING Christian about Mormonism! Mormonism believes in another god, another christ and another gospel DIFFERENT from that presented in the Judeo-Christian Scriptures!! To the atheist, the agnostic, or "otherwise", none of this matters, only "the economy"!! But to Christians, ALL of this matters, and Christians will not allow the MSM and "others" to dismiss their concerns!! Christians are PROUD to stand and proclaim their belief and faith to the world1 A Pastor Yusef right now in Iran is threatened with execution because of his Christian faith! The problem with Romney is that he RUNS from his "faith" and HIDES behind Christianity!! I would have more respect for him if he came right out and admitted he believed what I have outlined above! But if he did...well, again, you get the point! The point? Romney will NEVER be elected president!!!
I have issued with Mitt Romney's stances, though I am a Republican and a Mormon.
But I have as big, and even bigger issues with most of the other presidential candidates.
Let's be frank about it, though. It isn't as much about Mitt Romney as it is his Mormonism!
Four years ago, it was very evident then. Huckabee won in Iowa because of the neo-Pharisee (Evangelical) refusal to vote for a (supposed) religious heretic (Mormon, Mitt Romney).
McCain then won in New Hampshire, because Democratic voters thought Hillary had it (there) "in the bag", and crossed over to vote against the (supposedly) religious heretic (again, Mitt Romney). That is why Obama took New Hampshire, instead of Hillary! Neo-Sadducees, thereby prevailed over the Mormon.
Now, Yale's Harold Bloom as also yelled fire, in a NY Times (supposed) op-ed piece about the deep, dark, labyrinthine Mormon Church, and why Mormon Mitt (implicitly) brings DANGER!!!
Oh, c'mon, Professor Bloom. Though you've also sung praises to Mormondom's Joseph Smith, and the largely "new religion" he founded (you say "invented"–thereby denying his claimed divine origin), you can't help, in the end, calling "good evil", and implicitly, you call (thereby) "evil good" (as God, via Isaiah, foretold the likes of you would)!
I will, in the end, find it no big surprise whatsoever if an at least 2-time adulterer is chosen in Iowa over the rich and Mormon ("twice evil", a neo-Pharisee might think then) Mitt Romney. And, likewise, the neo-Sadducees in NH might (again) prevail over (because first, he's a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, unpopularly known as "Mormons" because of their belief in "The Book of Mormon" as scripture along with the Bible. And, secondly, perhaps, because he is rich).
But, of course, Newt Gingrich (the "Gingrich who steals the election")? will likely be elected, though (again) a double-offending adulterer, and one who made 1.6 million dollars as a "strategic advisor" to Freddie Mac (even though this past week he has said that all officials who have helped Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae should be thrown out of office). But, it is apparent, that he excludes himself. Since he is not YET (again) an office holder, HE should be exempted, and should be allowed to RULE AND REIGN AS US PRESIDENT!
Bottom line— ANYONE BUT A MORMON, FOR PRESIDENT! Let us be totally honest, and fully acknowledge the rampant, unabashed bigotry and hypocrisy in this nation ! ! !
He just admitted to taking MILLIONS in kick-back from FRMac, If he even gets another point in any straw poll I will public burn my GOP card. Where are we????
Newt is the man of the hour and for 2012. . . .go Newt! Obama will be toast!
Dude, You have a brain. Let's not waste our time trying to train rocks to think.
Paul is another Ralph Nader.....let's let him fade away with his fine memories of all those years in CONgress!
Couple of things
Re Ron Paul - read the article about the Hedge Fund manager who shut her doors today and then tell me RP is a kook.
Re Newt - far from perfect - I like MB who is IMO a much better conservative candidate but women don't like her so I will not waste my vote on her. Newt vs Romney is like Newt vs John McCain or Newt vs Bob Dole.
I will not waste my vote on another Bob Dole and I hope you will not either.
Newt is the only hope we have to defeat Obama and reduce the corruption in Washington.
Jackie Gingrich Cushman: states "It's become both the butt of jokes and the reason for criticism that Newt Gingrich informed his first wife that he wanted a divorce while she was in the hospital being treated for cancer. Now, we have a first hand account from one of Gingrich's daughters that this is untrue:
For years, I have thought about trying to correct the untrue accounts of this hospital visit. After all, I was at the hospital with them, and saw and heard what happened. But I have always hesitated, as it was a private family matter and my mother is a very private person. In addition, for the four people involved, it was one of a million interactions and was not considered a defining event by any of us.
My mother and I have both recently run into quite a few people who hold an inaccurate understanding of this hospital visit. Many think my mother is dead.
So, to correct the record, here is what happened: My mother, Jackie Battley Gingrich, is very much alive, and often spends time with my family. I am lucky to have such a "Miracle Mom," as I titled her in a column this week.
As for my parents' divorce, I can remember when they told me.
It was the spring of 1980.
I was 13 years old, and we were about to leave Fairfax, Va., and drive to Carrollton, Ga., for the summer. My parents told my sister and me that they were getting a divorce as our family of four sat around the kitchen table of our ranch home.
Soon afterward, my mom, sister and I got into our light-blue Chevrolet Impala and drove back to Carrollton.
Later that summer, Mom went to Emory University Hospital in Atlanta for surgery to remove a tumor. While she was there, Dad took my sister and me to see her.
It is this visit that has turned into the infamous hospital visit about which many untruths have been told. I won't repeat them. You can look them up online if you are interested in untruths. But here's what happened:
My mother and father were already in the process of getting a divorce, which she requested.
Dad took my sister and me to the hospital to see our mother.
She had undergone surgery the day before to remove a tumor.
The tumor was benign.
As with many divorces, it was hard and painful for all involved, but life continued.
Stop spamming this forum patting yourself on the back using pseudonyms.
Both took loads of Taxpayers' money while saying they were against Big Government.
I'll vote for the capitalist who didn't take taxpayers' money for years and years.
Romney has my vote.
Absolute lie. Ron Paul is the only honest man in DC.
Caveat: not necessarily representing the opinion of the US Air Force as a whole.
Even Iran did create nukes, the US is in no trouble. The only country in trouble is Israel, and believe me, they are capable of taking out Iran's nuclear facilities. Everyone in the force who has deployed to the Midde East understands that Israel's military is no joke.
It doesn't matter If Iran wants nukes, our country does not have the money to stop them; not unless we take more of our citizens' money and send us even further into debt.
This is not America's problem, mainly because we are bankrupt, and logically because we had no business being over there in the first place. Allies must take care of themselves to a certain degree. We are not the Supernanny of the world. Get realistic.
Newt is our best HOPE . He knows how Washington runs and he knows how to change it.
Even if*
Caveat: not necessarily representing the opinion of the US Air Force as a whole.
Even IF Iran did create nukes*
I have a lot of respect for Newt but I truly believe Romney can and will beat Obama.
Newt said last week that he would put FDR on Mt. Rushmore.
I can't believe the lack of credible reporters at the Wall Street Journal. This is just like the poll that had Carl Paladino running neck and neck with Andrew Cuomo. This is not a credible poll at all. Gingrich is no where near running neck and neck with Romney in NH. Get it together.
Newt is too intelligent for the us population. He would solve our problems quickly and efficiently. Obummer is a joke on us!
Ron Paul 2012
Newt: A Crony lobbyist, globalist, pro mandate, big government, cap and trade, pro defict, big spending, government healthcare, anti constitution, phony establishment hack.
Romney is not a conservative, plain and simple. Selecting Romney will be the best way for the Republicans to lose. Romneycare vs. Obamacare - what's the difference? = Obama wins.
Gingrich is the "hype of the day". He has MORE baggage than Perry, Cain, and Huntsman PUT TOGETHER! Newt Gingrich is the ULTIMATE Washington "insider" and he is literally UNELECTABLE in a general election. Obama and his team are going to hammer the fact that he was cited for ethics violations as Speaker of the House,a SERIAL cheater on his spouses, asked his last wife for a divorce while she was dying of cancer, and made millions of $$ as a lobbyist. Obama is HOPING that Gingrich is his opponent, as he can be swatted away easily, like McCain was.......
Newt is THE Man!!!
None of the above..............lol
ANYONE that votes for Newt needs there head examined. This man is a member on the council of foreign relations.......read: elitist, 1 world government crony. He also is a member of the Bilderburg group...again not a very good thing unless your the Koch Brothers. Oh and he also attends functions at the Bohemian Grove....what is that you ask? look it up and i bet you won't vote for this scumbag after you read about the mock child sacrifices and other non sense these establishment hacks take part in.
Newt. is the most Washington insider of the whole bunch, he is a lobbyist and a liar. Believed in Cap and Trade believes in a national healthcare mandate, said so May 2011 on Meet the Press, he is a lobbyist for the following 7 groups : Freddie Mac, 2. Astra Zeneca 3. Wellpoint 4. I.B.M. 5.Microsoft 6. American Hospital 7. Pharmaceutical Manuf. Assoc. He has other groups that he also gets paid for some kind of service. He is a very dangerous man, lord people what is wrong with you.
Jon P. What do you think would happen if bHo debated Newt??
Funny that the parade of accusers are no longer coming forward with their "heartfelt" "sincere" accusations now that Cain is not challenging for the top of the GOP.
Standby for the onslaught against Gingrich.
The GOP's darling and fait' accompli nominee is McRomey.
The sooner you eggheads realize that, the longer you will have to hold your noses and vote for the moderate-RINO and former governor from Taxachusettes.
As for me, I held my nose in 2008. (actually liked Rudy) I saw what happened. I'm sitting this one out. When the GOP finds a conservative to run, let me know.
Don't count Perry out. His supporters are at night school, driving trucks, grading papers, going to Bible study,
harvesting our crops and otherwise unavailable for poll taking. But they will be there when it comes time to vote.
He may have made some minor gaffes, but still is the most honest and has the best record of all the candidates.
Add to this the 11% of independents that support Ron Paul over Mr. Obama and then you get Paul prhaps somewhere around 27%. I understand these independents can vote in the primary. Hmmmm..........
To Monte Brown:
Guess what . . . no one want Romney . . . he has NO credentials as a conservative and Newt will run rings aroung him in a debate. 'Anyone but Romney' is America's mantra.
Go Newt!
@ kinabru,
I share your feelings completely. I have no idea why Republicans would even consider supporting Newt. They must have a short memory or be in denial. He is a narcissist and and a hypocrite....and he has a moral compass like a weather-vane. He is the personification of what has been wrong in Washington....and yet the blind refuse to see.
Mr. Romney is the putative front-runner because that is who the so called main-stream media, inside the beltwayer's, and the so called insiders of both the Dems, and Repubs want to be the front-runner. Just like McCain four years ago, well maybe 3. For me, when these groups are for someone, it raises a "red flag", and I start looking at someone else!!!!!
Pragmatist is 100% correct.
Love Newt but the only way that he can beat Obama is to be on the ticket with Romney.
Obama is a socialist and Gingrich is a fascist. We need a real candidate who will not threaten our Constitution. Anybody got a way to resurrect Ronald Reagan?
Hako: Newt's conservative credentials beat Romney's hands-down . . . that is all that America needs to know!
gutsygirl I love you too.
We are doomed. I am beginning to think the public education system is actually worse than I thought as even my dogs know Gingrich is unelectable. I just hope there are not many open primary states as it is clear the left would flood the polls
to push Newt over the line to victory.
Romney said he would consult his "attorneys" when he wants to declare war.
Ron Paul told him to read the Constitution. You can't go to war without a Declaration of War from Congress. It is internationally illegal. This business of attorneys is preposterous.
Romney is a disaster as a candidate, never the Presidency for him. Don't support him just because Fox and CNN tell you he's popular.
Newt has been my canidate since 2007. I am well ahead of the curve and you should look to me for advice on all things politic. That is why I started http://www.nationalsponsor.com a month ago. To help educate you dregs. Come listen, learn, disseminate.
Newt as president with Romney as Vice... Romney will have gained more knowledge and wisdom to carry the torch into his own term after Newt's 4 or 8 years and will have learned a great deal from Newt.
GIATNY..Me thinks your dog also knows more than you
So how does someone go from 11% to 27%? Come on folks. Talk about inconsistencies. These polls are pointless. It's the ground work that's being done in the state that matters. Newt will not be winning this state. It's Ron Paul's and Mitt Romney's to lose.
I will NEVER forget the commercial Newt did with Pelosi about Global Warming.
He is a player and we will be sucker punched with him. I don't doubt that he is intelligent, he knows his stuff, but he is on the wrong team and is more or less, a manchurian candidate for republicans and conservatives.
We all have baggage. It's humorous that baggage that statists carry is very light (Charlie Rangel) but if you are a conservative/ ideologically right leaning politican the baggage you carry determines the election.
My prediction is Newt will receive the nomination and in many incidents will embarass Presidant Obama and show the Nation that America has allowed the occupy movement into the White House. Further more, ANOTHER WAKE UP CALL FOR ANYONE WHO IS LEFT CENTER OR LEANS FURTHER.
The difference between them and us: they rally in the streets and we rally at the polls (2010 elections). If you think Gingrich will take office and start policies opposite of what he writes and speaks about then you should reevaluate your cognitive thinking. I don't care if he sat with a socialist on a couch, he will still put the policies in place to move this Great Nation forward. No apologies, we will be the nation of doers not receivers. I don't know if we can turn this boat around, I am skeptical but we really need to look into the policies that realistic that are being promoted by each Repub candidate and choose the one candidate that best fits with common sense the way a Great Nation should be perceived.
That laughter you just heard came from the Obama White House. They are now on their way to getting reelected with Newt leading the Republican ticket.
Lets see, do I choose between this flip flopper or this flip flopper? descisions, decisions lol
or do i break the establishment paradigm and go with real character? -- Ron Paul is the real choice for real change in 2012
Ron Paul is the dark horse. When Newt falls in December after people learn about his awful record, that will leave Ron Paul as last man standing next to Mitt.
For those who are wining our there! Take this. Get ready fior the unbeatable Newt-Caiin ticket. The manchild now in the WH will be finally shown the exit door in Nov 2012. Thank God this Nation still has hope. I can't wait for the debate between the Read Man and the Manchild next year and see the manchild made into a mince meat in two seconds in the first debate. Barack Hussain Obama should learn a think or two about this Great Nation of Ours. For example, we the United States of American has only 50 states not 57 as the manchild once said. And learn how to say Coremen not Corpsmen etc. Good grief. Where is the holier than thou santimonious left wing propoganda news machine working for this manchild. They should have taught some US History 101 before he ran for the WH last time. Now it is all too late. He is now fully exposed for what he is - a Socialist with his foot-soldiers the "occupy" gang on the march. America is not ready for this. We need change. God Save this Nation.
I have little patience for people who say something like "I'll never vote for ____". Really? Never? You'd be OK with letting someone who you KNOW will ruin this country benefit from you not casting a vote for his opponent? You're OK with that? You think that standing on your moral high ground is going to keep Obama from lighting a match to what's left of our freedoms in his next four years in office? Your acting like a child that doesn't get their way... "I'm taking my vote and going home". This goes the same for any Evangelical Christians that think, "I can't possibly vote for a Mormon. That's a Cult!" Or Ron Paulbots that won't vote for anyone but Ron Paul because "they're part of some mystical secret society" or "they won't abolish the Fed". ALL of the Republican candidates will have closer policy goals to your favorite candidate than Obama will. I'm not a Romney or Paul supporter but I would sure as shootin' vote for them before I stayed home or threw my vote away on a candidate that had no shot at winning.
Please people.... use your head. Actions have consequences but so does NON-Action. Support your favorite candidate for the Primary... that's why we have Primaries.... but don't limit yourself to only supporting "your guy" in the general election. If you do that... be ready for another four years of B.O. and the end of America as we know and love her.
Mr. Romney, the putative national front-runner is a front runner only in the media's eyes. The media does not get to decide. Voters do and they will speak when the time comes.
04/02/1987 - He cosponsored the 1987 Fairness Doctrine (anti 1st Amendment legislation)
10/22/1991 - He voted for an amendment that would create a National Police Corps.
03/--/1993 - He was "passionately in favor" of sending $1.6 Billion in foreign aid to Russia.
11/19/1993 - He voted for the NAFTA Implementation Act.
11/27/1994 - He supported the GATT Treaty giving sovereignty to the U.N.
08/27/1995 - He suggests that drug smuggling should carry a death sentence.
01/06/1996 - He himself conceived a secret CIA mission to topple the Iranian leadership.
04/25/1996 - Voted for the single largest increase on Federal education spending ($3.5 Billion)
04/10/1995 - He supported Federal taxdollars being spent on abortions.
06/--/1995 - He wrote the foreword to a book about tearing down the U.S. Constitution and implementing a Fascist World Government.
06/01/1996 - He helped a Democrat switch parties in an attempt to defeat constitutionalist Ron Paul in the 1996 election.
09/25/1996 - Introduced H.R. 4170, demanded life-sentence or execution for someone bringing 2 ounces of marijuana across the border.
01/22/1997 - Congress gave him a record-setting $300,000 fine for ethical wrongdoing.
11/29/2006 - He said that free speech should be curtailed in order to fight terrorism. Wants to stop terrorists from using the internet. Called for a "serious debate about the 1st Amendment."
11/29/2006 - He called for a "Geneva Convention for terrorists" so it would be clear who the Constitution need not apply to.
02/15/2007 - He supported Bush's proposal for mandatory carbon caps.
04/04/2007 - He says that there should be a clear distinction about what weapons should be reserved for only for the military.
04/17/2008 - Made a commercial with Nancy Pelosi on Climate Change.
09/28/2008 - Says if he were in office, he would have reluctantly voted for the $700B TARP bailout.
10/01/2008 - Says in an article that TARP was a "workout, not a bailout."
12/08/2008 - He was paid $300,000 by Freddie Mac to halt Congress from bringing necessary reform.
03/31/2009 - Says we should have Singapore-style drug tests for Americans.
10/16/2009 - He angered conservatives by endorsing super liberal Dede Scozzafava.
07/30/2010 - Says that Iraq was just step one in defeating the "Axis of Evil".
08/03/2010 - Advocates attacks on Iran & North Korea.
08/16/2010 - Opposes property rights of the mosque owner in NYC.
08/16/2010 - Compares mosque supporters to Nazis
11/15/2010 - He defended Romneycare; blamed liberals
12/02/2010 - He advocates a pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens.
12/05/2010 - He said that a website owner should be considered an enemy combatant, hunted down and executed, for publishing leaked government memos.
01/30/2011 - He lobbied for ethanol subsidies.
01/30/2011 - He suggested that flex-fuel vehicles be mandated for Americans.
02/02/2011 - He says we are "losing the War on Terror"; the conflict will be as long as the Cold War
02/10/2011 - He wants to replace the EPA instead of abolishing it.
02/13/2011 - He criticized Obama for sending less U.S. taxdollars to Egypt.
02/15/2011 - His book said that he believes man-made climate-change and advocated creating "a new endowment for conservation and the environment."
03/09/2011 - He blames his infidelity to multiple wives on his passion for the country.
03/15/2011 - Says that NAFTA worked because it created jobs in Mexico.
03/19/2011 - He has no regrets about supporting Medicare drug coverage. (Now $7.2T unfunded liability)
03/23/2011 - He completely flip-flopped on Libyan intervention in 16 days.
03/25/2011 - He plans to sign as many as 200 executive orders on his first day as president.
03/27/2011 - He says that America is under attack by atheist Islamists.
04/25/2011 - He's a paid lobbyist for Federal ethanol subsidies.
05/11/2011 - His campaign video said that he wants to "find solutions together, and insist on imposing those solutions on those who do not want to change."
05/12/2011 - He was more supportive of individual health-care mandates than Mitt Romney.
05/15/2011 - Said GOP's plan to cut back Medicare was "too big a jump."
05/15/2011 - He backed Obama's individual mandate; "All of us have a responsibility to help pay for health care."
05/16/2011 - He also endorsed individual mandates in 1993 when Clinton pushed Universal Health Care.
05/17/2011 - He has an outstanding debt to Tiffany's Jewelry of between $250K - $500K.
06/09/2011 - His own campaign staff resigned en masse.
07/15/2011 - His poorly managed campaign is over $1 Million in debt.
08/01/2011 - He hired a company to create fake Twitter to appear as if he had a following.
08/11/2011 - His recent criticism of the United Nations is United Nations by a long, long history of supporting it.
09/27/2011 - He says that he "helped develop the model for Homeland Security"
10/07/2011 - He said he'd ignore the Supreme Court if need be.
- Voted for NAFTA, a blatant circumvention of Congress' exclusive power to regulate commerce with foreign nations. Took power from American people and put it into the hands of unelected Binational panels, made mostly of foreigners.
- Supported GATT
- Supported WTO
- Continually supported increased federal spending.
- Supported the National Endowment for the Arts;
- Voted for the creation of the Federal Dept. of Education in 1979 under Jimmy Carter.
- Big supporter of Foreign Aid -- even to Soviets through the Export-Import Bank.
- In one year (1994-1995) Gingrich voted for nearly $45 billion in foreign aid.
- He helped push through Federally-funded loan guarantees to Communist China.
- Urged the House to repeal the War Powers Act and give the Presidency more power.
- Urged Clinton to expand military presence in Bosnia.
- Supports Afghan War
- Supports Iraq War
- Calls for Iran War
- Supported Clinton's welfare programs, education programs, labor programs, and environmental programs, as well as most of his foreign affairs programs.
- Supported spending $30B for the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 that shackled gun owners with new restrictions, federalized a number of crimes, and handed the feds police powers that the Constitution reserves to the states.
- Voted to give billions of dollars to United Nations "peacekeeping" operations;
- Pushed for a School Prayer Amendment
- Mentored by Henry Kissinger
- Bailed out savings and loan institutions in 1991. $40B Bank bailout
- He was a draft-dodger during the Vietnam War, yet pushed aggressive foreign interventionism his entire political career, and did say that Vietnam was the "right battlefield at the right time."
- He cheated on one of his wives while she was suffering from cancer, delivered divorce papers to her in the hospital.
- Worked on the Rockefeller presidential campaign in 1968.
I'll gladly vote for Newt. He's smart, he knows the ropes, and he'll clean Obama's clock in a debate. They'll have to carry Zero out on a stretcher. Besides, he makes me stand up and cheer, each time he puts those snooty leftist MSM twerps in their places.
I don't care how many times Newt has been married. I'm not looking for a husband or a preacher. I want a President who actually likes America, believes in capitalism, can speak without a teleprompter, and whose idol is NOT Chairman Mao.
Go Newt!
Pull your head out RobinNJ. Do you expect a candidate with a flawless record or the perfect conservative? Be reasonable. Newt is clearly the best choice and he has been the entire time. You cannot name a flawlessly conservative politician.. there isnt one who has any record of any kind. So wake up. The fact is, Newt is the best equipped to carry out conservative ideas. He makes the most sense and and he instills confidence in people who listen to him.
Newt is no conservative. He is a seasoned politician. He deals down the middle in McCain style as good as the rest. Gingrich buckled during the 1996 budget crisis, he's a known philanderer, and his former businesses allegedly still owe back taxes. And for the more aesthetic minded: He's old, he's ugly, and he's fat.
And you have Mitt Romney in contrast. He has prepared himself, raised money, supported other candidates, and has a known life. Known business, known public service, known education, known family life and is organized, seemingly tireless, and is ready to lead. You want to know about his religion (if that is your hangup) go to mormon.org or lds.org.
The fact is, ANYONE OF THE GOP NOMINEES CAN BEAT THE PHONY-IN-CHIEF, so choose well, whomever you want--in the primary. Then get solidly (money or time) behind the nominee in the General Election! The goal is to unseat the usurper.
@GrowUp, I believe most of us know that we are going to vote for the opposite candidate to Obama, however, why settle for, for example, an Obama light? Why not support and fight for the most conservative candidate? And by the way, let us remember that Ron Paul IS NOT CONSERVATIVE, Ron Paul is libertarian. As for Romney and Huntsman they are definetelly not conservatives.
So, any of the following would be OK: Gingrich, Cain, Perry, Bachmann and Santorum.
@GrowUp, I believe most of us know that we are going to vote for the opposite candidate to Obama, however, why settle for, for example, an Obama light? Why not support and fight for the most conservative candidate? And by the way, let us remember that Ron Paul IS NOT CONSERVATIVE, Ron Paul is libertarian. As for Romney and Huntsman they are definetelly not conservatives. So, any of the following would be OK: Gingrich, Cain, Perry, Bachmann and Santorum.
Get ready Newt, the news media will be coming after you with every fiber of their being. They won't talk about the economy, the unemployment numbers. They even announce that they are going to trash Newt. I would dearly love
to see debates between Newt and Obama, especially one like the one he had with Cain.
My "Yellow dog Democrat" that worked on the Carter campaign in her youth gave me hope recently: She said she would vote for a Newt-Cain ticket!!!
Given all the skeletons in Newt's closet I don't know how anyone could nominate him over Cain or Romney. He's a disaster waiting to happen, he'll be dragged through media mud by Christmas.
Here we go again... all these Ron Paul groupies posting crap about their cooky old elf. HE DOESNT HAVE A CHANCE MORONS! Get off it already! You have either Romney or Gingrich... that is all. Pick one, suck it up and get on the team.
@Anonymous - I agree with you... that's why I'm saying support your candidate in the PRIMARY... but don't make stupid statements like "I'll never vote for ____." - In the General Election ...that's too short sighted.
I used to hate Newt so much that I can't stand to look at him.
But now , I am beginning to see that he does makes a lot of sense, and what he
says he will do to help us private citizens. He is sort of like a kindly , fuzzy grandpa type teddy bear.
I don't mind him at all now, and I will definitely vote for me.
Mittt is still a rino at heart, republican in name only. If Newt falters, I will go for Mitt.
Heck , it's better than Huntsman, he 's a real liberal in disguise, and he works
for obama.
I want to say this though, if the general election came down between Obama and Ron Paul I would have to hold my nose to vote for Ron Paul. He is a libertarian with views that are quite difficult to accept in many fronts, specially his anti-war and anti-military stands. He views that, as the liberals do, as government spending. And he has held a view that what happened on 9/11 is our fault, we had it coming. I don't swallow that pill very well. In my options he comes very last, after Romney and even Huntsman.
I support Gingrich because I agree with his views on most issues...I agree with the views on most of the other candidates as well...the main difference Newt... in my opinion ...is smart enough to get his views passed into law ...he knows more about how getting things done in Washington D.C. than any candidate for president in my lifetime (70 yrs.)...I want him working for me.
@ Cortez
Take a deep breath. there, mate! You're hyperventilating. Go on . . . fill up those lungs! Now exhale, slowly, slowly . . .
Ahhhhhhh. There, now. Isn't that better?
So sick of the comments like "thrice married". Anyone who feels that is important is not qualified to vote.
I want a president who can lead, has a proven track record, and can think on his feet without a teleprompter or swaying whichever way the media blows. I am not voting for a pope. I am voting for a leader.
Remember Voting for Ross Perot and not for Bush? What did that get you? A man named Clinton in the office.
Fast forward to today... If Ron Paul does not get the Rep. nomination and decides to go to a third party are you going to vote for Ron Paul? That will get you 4 more of Obama! Would you rather the republican nomination or Obama occupy the White House?
Obvious statement alert: If you are conservative leaning and do not cast a vote in protest then that is one less vote Obama will have to overcome.
Sigh and I are on the same page...100% agree.
Will Newt pass the tea Part litmus test of not voting for raising the debt ceiling?
He voted to raise it 3 times:)
Remember when Newt was touring the country with Al Sharpton
I have problems with several of Newt's stands of the past. However, we have seen on the past few weeks how important the debates are. I know Cain's problems are coming from a different angle. However, Perry's problem has been his debating ability (lack of) ... In this field there is nobody more articulate than Gingrich. He will crash Obama in a debate, why? Obama's is overrated on his communication ability. He won the last time because of the Bush's negatives and the weakness of John McCain. Gingrich is no McCain. Now, we all know the left will come after him withs vengeance! Can Newt withstand the attacks? Some people think he can't specially those pundits who have been pushing Romney down our throats. And Fox News is on the forefront of pushing Romney. And we all thought Fox News was conservative. It is not!
To: ILUVUSA2
If you do, YOU WILL NEVER VOTE FOR ROMNEY.
Go Newt!
WAKE UP! SERIOUSLY! people!
The Leftest media is INTENT INTENT INTENT on systematically smearing every candidate until you FINALLY 'shrug your shoulders" and say - ' well, I guess Obama looks as good as anyone'. That is the ONLY way Obama can win. Can't you see it?
Do your own research. The sexual harrassment charges against Cain were nothing less than a media hit. They trotted out this girl with a extremely questionable past with nothing to gain but money and fame and made her into a credible witness. YET, all those in defense of Cain were never heard and there were a LOT. FURTHER more, people get the words 'harassment and assualt confused. I even heard a fox commentator refer to Cains sexual assault charges on the air! THERE were NONE!!! How utterly offensive! But there is a very intentional attempt to systematically destroy him and everyone else. Write it down - If YOU do not stand firm behind your candidate - whoever he is - when they get to attacking Romney, they will begin to bring things out you have never imagined. I t is a PLAN. They have had LOTS of time to work on their Romney attack and it will be a doozy.
I hope at least those interested enough to blog will see what is going on here...
When I first heard Gingrich was going to announce I could not believe how stupid he was. I could not stand him and what he stood for and all that he did. However, in this present time, I heard him say he has changed a lot of his ideas and become more spiritually involved changing from his old self, something like a Chuck Colson conversion (though not as drastic). But as I have seen him in the debates it's almost like EF Hutton...when they talk you list thing. As soon as it's his turn, I eagerly await the question and his response and I'm always 100% in agreement. I love someone who finally is telling the media to stick it and not being politically correct in dishing it out. We need someone tough and not mealy mouth. Romney to me is a typical, soft shell with no substance whatsoever. Gosh I listened to one of his speeches and I'll be damned if it wasn't a replica of a speech he gave several years back when I was all for him. Just the same ole same ole.
I can't deny my interests in Congressman Ron Paul's policies but his foreign policy leaves me very uneasy. In a Nov.11, 2011 Americanthinker article it states, "Paul recently argued on "Fox News Sunday" that sanctions should be removed altogether to get Iran to act differently and that the U.S. response to Iran's nuclear pursuit was an "overreaction." He added that Iran does not pose a threat to either the U.S. or the region. The congressman from Texas insists that a better art of persuasion would be to offer friendship, the way the U.S. approached the Soviets and Chinese in the 1970s and 1980s. So Paul not only has shown that he has no understanding of the murderous radicals who rule Iran but has a dangerous lapse of memory. President Obama at first tried to do exactly what Paul argues now should be done -- and failed miserably. When Obama took office in 2009, he immediately changed the U.S. approach toward Iran, believing that the mullahs would only change behavior if a kinder, gentler approach were implemented. His appeasement of the mullahs started when he sent his video message on the occasion of the Iranian New Year in 2009, stating his desire for friendship with the Iranian leaders. That was followed by a letter to the Iranian supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in which he reiterated that America did not intend to interfere in Iran's internal matters and that it respected the sovereignty of the Islamic state and that he desired better relations between the two countries."
http://www.americanthinker.com/2011/11/ron_paul_ignores_irans_treachery.html . He has the same thought process as President Obama concerning the radical Muslims, I fought these guys in Iraq and Afghanistan, let me tell you, they don't care and they won't stop EVER, did I say EVER, let me say it again EVER!!! They want one thing and it's not peace, they want one world under Allah and can they have that with America under God? Please take the time outside of what the MSM reports and do your own research. Do past, present, and future research of each candidate and compare it to the sitting President. Look at domestic and international policies that all of them support including all of the issues important to you. Choose the one that will put policies in place that best represents your own views. MAKE IT PERSONAL AND TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR VOTE.
Globalist Gingrich. And rambling Romney. Newt and Mitt.
There are is only one reason to read anything in the so-called "establishment media" and that is to ridicule it.
If this is the best we can do to come up with a GOP candidate according to the "experts?" Those experts are either lying, or so incompetent as to not be taken seriously.
Could we please stop the nonsense and vote commonsense. Ron Paul ~ 2012 ~
NEWTer Obama!
01/30/2011 – Newt suggested that flex-fuel vehicles be mandated for Americans.
To 'Paul is retarded'- you claim all there is to choose from now is Romney and Gingrich, right!? Is that the same tune you were singing a week ago when he was the long shot guy who could only say, "we all want the same thing, Obuma out of office"!? Now that the media tells you to like him, you ignorantly follow their lead! You were probably fooled by Herman Blame too! Newt will have the fastest falling in the polls once all his corruption is exposed! He's already been caught lying to you with his $1.6 mill advise BS, and where there's smoke, there's fire! If you want any kind of real change, what good reason do you have to vote for Newt!? Don't worry, I'll wait...!!! Thought so, none! Faux news got them another sucker!
On the issues of personal life of Gingrich! There was only one human being that never sinned, that is, only one that was perfect: Jesus Christ (and by the way, Jesus Christ is not God, he is the Son of God). I am a born again Christian. I am not religious. Religion goes against true Christianity. I also do not hold Romney's Mormon beliefs against him. What I hold against him are many of the things that are contrary to conservatism.
Don't believe these polls. Remember they had Rudy Giulliani and Fred Thompson on top. Boy where they wrong then and now.
How soon we forget. Newt is NOT a real conservative.
Newt led the charge to balance the budget 4 years in a row and gave Clinton his budget legacy. Go Newt!
Thinker Boy are you full of BS. Where are all the women? They are very silent. I just have a comment to make when I hear the pundits on both sides say woman are now starting not to support Cain, I have to ask this. What is wrong with the majority of American people these days? Why can't women think for themselves and they believe the LSM rhetoric and lie? Why can't they use their own common sense and look at the facts? In which case there is NONE in these allegations. The lies and deceit around these women who are the accusers is evident. Can't you make up your own minds on PROOF not what the media tells you? I want to know if all you self-righteous woman who are bashing Cain on allegations voted for Bill Clinton in his second term? If you did you are HYPOCRITS pure and simple. Bill Clinton had not allegations but proof of rape and worse and if you voted for him you can't use this as an excuse.
We love this site, and without forcing us to register etc, etc. Most people on this site are quite
nice, they are not abusive. Their comments are very thoughtful and insightful , they stay within
the boundaries of decency.
Gingrich voted for an increase in the debt ceiling in 1979, 1980, 1981, and 1984.
Gingrich voted for gasoline rationing and Jimmy Carter's Emergency Energy Conservation Act.
Gingrich voted for federal farm subsidies to encourage the use of green energy on farms.
Gingrich voted for increased powers to the FDIC to bail out struggling savings and loans through reorganization, purchase of bad assets, or recapitalization.
Gingrich voted to permit the Federal Reserve to purchase Treasury Debt
Gingrich voted for an oil windfall profits tax in 1979, which was signed by Jimmy Carter. (Ron Paul voted against).
Gingrich voted for an increase in taxes on coal producers in 1981.
Bob Beckel, BIG TIME LIB, stated "the woman were a hit piece brought out on Cain". There is nothing to it. He should know he knows their tactics.
I have a question; if Ron Paul is suppose to have "all these groupies" according to some of you. Okay, if that's true, which it is, than it would stand to reason that if Gingrich, Romney, or any of the other candidates would have just as many if not more enthusiastic supporters.
So where are they? One has to reason that someone is lying here. It can't be both ways. Either Ron Paul does indeed lead the pack by far, as the "groupies" prove, and the media is nothing more than a putrid pile of propaganda pundits, or you believe the lying press. Which is it?
"'putative' national front-runner" = The Media's pick.
I am disappointed that the left/Dem/celebrity/establishment types cannot work themselves into a bigger hate frenzy over Newt than we're seeing here. We need to be assured that he's really made of the right stuff, that he has the strength of character to stand up to the worst the haters can throw at him.
So come on people, get a little passionate! Denounce him for his marital failings and his consulting jobs. Make fun of his appearance. Invent false rumors if need be. Don't let a little hypocrisy or strict regard for the truth hold you back. We need to be assured that Newt can take it and maintain his presidential composure. He'll have to run the same gauntlet as president if he tries to accomplish anything good for his country, so he needs to be put to the test now. Let's see some bulging eyeballs and frothing at the mouth. Show that you really mean it, or at least that you can really fake it.
Everyone knows by now that the woman were a hit piece against Cain. There's nothing there. He would demolish Obama because he'd take so much of the black vote that the Dems rely on as a given.
President Gingrich. Get over it.
Obama will win the election outright if he can; steal it / suspend constitutional governance, if he must. Ask yourself this: If confronted with the second possibility, which Republican candidate will have the courage / experience / skills to best the beast? My money's on Newt.
Hello TROLLS! (Bkusz, Justin, )
Ron Paul is a Wacko.
His followers are mostly left wing, anti-war protesters trying to pose as Republicans.
Look what happens when we keep voting in politicians that are bought and paid for by Wall Street and big corporations. Time for a change... Ron Paul will represent us, not the special interests.
Cain is still Able
One great thing about having Newt as President is that we won't have to listen to his wife lecture us about food.
It will be such a relief . . . like getting an abscessed tooth pulled.
Politico has an article today that outlines the massive changes that the overwhelmingly deomratic Beacon Hill made to Romeney's original ptroposal and outlined the fact that although he vetoed much of the pork, eight of those vetoes were overrideen and the added costs were foisted on the MA taxpayers...Romney is right when he says that it's not the same as Obocare...but it appears that far too many on the right are willing to remain uninformed about the cesspool of Democratic corruption where Romneycare was fostered...These progressive dems wanted a governemnt run single payer system here in MA...Romney managed to keep our quality of care high, while also keeping it private so our hospitals didn't race to the bottom...In short, he should be lauded, not scorned...But if my friends on the right are willing to dismiss him without doing their homework, then maybe some of what those wacky liberals have been saying is true...Please, do your homework, then decide.
ok get off your duffs & go to work . look at the votes in harris country last electidont i dont want to here all this BS IF YOU CANT LEAVE THE TV LONG ENOUGH TO GO TO A TEA PARTY & HELP TO FIND THE BEST PERSON FOR OUR NEXT PRESDENT I DONT LIKE OUR CONGRESS ARE OUR PRESDENT, SORRY ABOUT THIS BUT THEY DONT HAVE ANY BALLS..
Stop and think. Stop beating each other up within ourselves. Our common enemy who siglehandely distroying our economy and takes this Nation into oblivion is the Manchild now in the WH with the help of his left-wing media and now the foot-soldiers out there "the toilet occupiers"! . Let us redirect our focus and see who can beat this man in the next election. That is going to be Newt! It is time for us to set aside our bickering and in-fight and name calling. Wake up American. This Nation is in peril! We have one last chance to save this nation. Comng up in 2012. Don"t screw it up, for God's sake.
Sorry about the typos...before the Spelling Police get me...
Politico has an article today that outlines the massive changes that the overwhelmingly deomratic Beacon Hill made to Romney's original proposal and outlined the fact that although he vetoed much of the pork, eight of those vetoes were overriden and the added costs were foisted on the MA taxpayers…Romney is right when he says that it's not the same as Obocare…but it appears that far too many on the right are willing to remain uninformed about the cesspool of Democratic corruption where Romneycare was fostered…These progressive dems wanted a governemnt run single payer system here in MA…Romney managed to keep our quality of care high, while also keeping it private so our hospitals didn't race to the bottom…In short, he should be lauded, not scorned…But if my friends on the right are willing to dismiss him without doing their homework, then maybe some of what those wacky liberals have been saying is true…Please, do your homework, then decide.
Why did the Tea Party make a big stink about raising the Debt Ceiling.
Now, they support Newt who raised it 4 times.
What hypocrites
Wow, it's still wrong!!!
The gutterball-politicians took away some of the women's vote from him (smear campaign) but he still remains an unconventional commodity.
Cain vs. Obama would be a really kewl match-up for America. ;-)
That's Dr. Paul. Give him his respect.
How can anyone support a CFR member????
only angels know how to fly....Ron Paul all the way!
Newt is too young to be President.... Ron Paul 2012!!
Ron Paul or bust.
The Replicans must be drawn kicking and screaming back to true conservative, or classical liberal, values. If RP doesn't get the nomination (he wont) he should run as a third party candidate putting Obama back in the White House for a secind term. The country will survive and just maybe the Republicans will learn a lesson, just maybe.
Tune into NPR........... they are bashing big time ...Newt & Romney..........the 4:00 pm show was bash Republican day..........The station is supported by we the people but they certainly have their Liberal candidate..............THEIR OPINION IS ALL OVER THE AIR.
I like Cain and if he his nominated I will follow. I just think we need a person who is articulate and can communicate their thought precisely. Who has enough knowledge and connections that would enable them to fill their cabinet before taking office? President Obama to this day has not filled his cabinet, he does have pleanty of czars with no oversight. I'm not speaking about any of Cain's current issues, I like him but how long would it take for him to surround himself with the best minds in America. And I am a bit concerned with whom Romney would choose.
At least Newt and Romney have a brain between them. Ron Paul is an idiot and a wingnut.
You are either part of the solution or part of the precipitate, Ron Paul in 2012!
I'd love to see Romney as President with Newt as Vice President. A very good team indeed. Newt's the smart elder academic. Romney is a leader. His track record is proven. I'm voting for Romney. Would love to see Newt as VP.
Newt is the smartest person in the room wherever he is. He is quite electable. If you think not. Just look at Clinton in the 90's with rape charges,, favors to Donors ( sound familiar ) and as much corruption as Obama. I'll vote for whomever is the nominee is, but Newt has always been my favorite. His command of facts and speaking skills are second to none... GO NEWT
As for Ron Paul, I don't have anything against him; he's got some good ideas. But he's an isolationist and fails to see the threat from fundamentalist islamist crazies who truly do want to kill us and everyone else related to America and Israel. For this one reason, he will never get my vote. But he does have some other good ideas.
*Dr.* Paul, thanks.
Heck, we wanted to vote for Romney four years ago, but we live in California . . . and by that time, it was all about McCain. We had no choice but to vote for McCain. But we wanted Romney from the start.
of all the Canidates Newt is the one to debate obama. and be the new President of our United Ststes...
I am disappointed that Newt is getting attention, he's the next flavor of the month, and I suspect that he'll fall in the polls in a few weeks. You would have thought by now the Republicans would realize that the only sensible, ideologically pure candidate is Ron Paul.
"I really admire Ron Paul's fiscal mind, but he's a babe in the international woods. Like Obama, and so many others . . . woefully unqualified."
Paul's the only one who has any clear thinking on foreign policy, which is a critical component in fiscal policy. The other candidates are in the pockets of the bankers and military industrial complex and, therefore, support spending more and more dollars to prop up a global corporate/military empire. Paul is the only candidate telling the truth, that America's global policeman status cannot, and should not, be sustained.
Besides, what do we get out of it, other than thousands of dead soldiers, trillions of dollars in debt, and the hatred of the people of the world. We enrich the banks and multinationals, and then get saddled with the debt and blowback from this senselessness. Time to wake up America!
Ron Paul 2012!! The rest is as bad as Obama.
I enjoy listening to Ron Paul too, but his national security views on how to protect us us from the real world out there scare me to death. Paul is a pacifist first and formost, and would be better in a cabinet position. In the meantime, he can keep running as a placeholder for Rand who probably has a larger picture.
Newt is brighter than any of the Republican or Democrat candidates or leaders - with a historical perspective they lack. He has a remarkable record of legislative success. He would be an excellent President with the chance to become a great President. The poseur, front-man Obama will be utterly crushed by Newt in the debates. I expect a torrent of mud and BS will be thrown at him as soon as the media realizes he will be the Republican candidate - just as they threw it at the other candidates when they became front-runners. Newt has the brains to know what needs to be done and the knowledge of government and the legislative process to make it happen. Go Newt!
I am voting for Romney. He is the candidate with most integrity including Family Values! He is solid no nonsense leader that will make a great President!
I have thought for a while that there was no one I could vote for. I have come to the conclusion that Mr Gingrich is the most qualified to become the president of the United States of America. I have made up my mind to vote for Newt. My wife votes the way I do. Two sure votes in SC.
Well, now that he is ahead people will probably pay attention to how he used to cheat on his ex-wives, and once while his wife was suffering from cancer!
I hoped Obama was going to end the wars and you know none of the NeoCons will. So, I will be voting for Dr. Paul. There is a 100% chance he will put an end to the wars.
This man can not be trusted, he has history, period. And the latest being tied with Mil. from Freddie and Fannie. The only one that is clean is Ron Paul. Let Ron Paul clean house, with our support he will.
Republicans will lose if Newt is the nominee. He is a polarizing figure and women (such as myself) will have issues with his philandering past. He is intelligent but some of his ideas are as way out there as Ron Paul's. We'll see how long the Newt goes up when his past financial and personal records come into the light. Also, no executive experience. Have we not had enough of legislators with no executive experience trying to be our country's top executive.
@Skylar. I was referring to the writer of this article. Near the end of the story he called him Mr. Paul instead of Dr. Paul.
I think it is funny how people jump on these polls as if they really mean anything. How many times has it happened in the past where a person would do great in the polls then lose the election. Do not let these polls sway your thinking in any way. RON PAUL 2012
The left has already thrown everything they have against Newt, and he is still standing, based upon his obvious intelligence and knowledge. The left is absolutely terrified of him tearing Obama's empty suit to shreds in a debate. And they are really afraid of him getting power, because they know the gravy train would be over, and very likely many of them will end up in jail. GO NEWT!
I'm just glad that Paul came in 3rd and this story didn't say it was Cain and totally not mention Paul, like the rest of the media. There is a reason the media ignores him, the GOP doesn't want him and even people I don't usually agree with (Jon Stewart/Bill Mahar) like him. He makes sense, he is knowledgeable and he gets my vote. I will not hold my nose when voting again. Go Ron Paul.
Newt will not cause the Republicans to lose. ANY candidate running against oblamer is going to win because the majority of Americans are tired of him and all the other dims who are destroying our country.
I have no doubt that the people who are posting here saying things like "GO NEWT" are the same people who were claiming the "Cain train" was the second coming only a couple of weeks ago.
Grasping at straws much.
If Bill Mahr likes somebody as a candidate, that is a sure warning to run from him. Of course, Bill Mahr hates God, so he also lies a lot. Ignore him in your decision making.
Romney looks like he is learning from the Master.
Here's the ticket: Romney (because he's the most likely to beat Obama); Gingrich for Veep; Bolton as Secretary of State; Palin as Secretary of Education; Chelsea Clinton for ... well, let's not get into that now.
It is the Elephant in the room, however here are just a few small facts about Mitts professed and practiced faith.
Romney believes in Multiple Worlds and Multiple Gods. This deserves some explanation. Mormons believe that God created multiple worlds and each world has people living on it. They also believe that multiple Gods exist but each has their own universe. We are only subject to our God and if we obtain the highest level of heaven we can become gods ourselves. In LDS doctrine there are three heavens: the Celestial Kingdom, Terrestrial Kingdom, and Telestial Kingdom. The Celestial is the highest, where God and the ones who followed his law reside. The Terrestrial is the middle, where people who followed the Law of Moses reside. The Telestial is the lowest, where the ones who followed carnal law reside. In the LDS religion any worthy male can be given the priesthood and is given specific duties. Black people were not allowed to have the priesthood until 1978. Females are not allowed to have the priesthood. The Book of Mormon is a book of LDS scripture that takes place during the same time as the Bible and takes place on the American continent. It follows the stories of two tribes who descended from the family of Lehi. After Jesus' resurrection LDS people believe he visited the peoples of the Am
The Republican primary electorate continues to amaze. Their standards for candidates continue to plummet, leaving them with Newt Gingrich as the latest best alternative to their proverbial antichrist, Mitt Romney. The Tea Party's hatred for Romney is so intense that a man as delusional, hypocritical, sullied and, in the past, anti-conservative as Newt could be the GOP's nominee. Gingrich is a man selling books posing as a presidential candidate. Like Cain, his bid is more for personal gain than any set of principles with which he wants to lead the nation. Yikes. http://www.sunstateactivist.org
Really...the time is right for Newt.
I, and most Conressman Paul supporters, will not vote for a globalist Neocon come Nov 2012. If Ron Paul does not win the Republican nomination, most of them will vote 3rd party for ? whoever..therefore, Obama will win a second term. The Rep nominee cannot win the election without our base..something you might want to keep in mind when you cast that vote in your primary.. IT'S RON PAUL OR OBAMA!! The choice is all yours!
I am not voting for a religious figure - i am voting for a President! Just because you find some tenets of a religious faith at odds with your own personal views - should not matter when selecting a President. I am not a Mormon but I could care less if a Mormon is President. Obama has been a disaster and we need a turn around King like Romney - someone competent- to get us out of this mess. Romney fixed Massachusetts when they were in serious financial trouble. His company fixes businesses that are in serious financial trouble. Mitt fixed the Olympics right after 9-11 - he has experience and competence. Plus I have never met a Mormon who did not impress me with their moral character! Obama must go and whoever can beat him will get my enthusiastic support.
Ron Paul. Clean up the mess we are in.
All the Paulbots complain about how "biased" the WSJ is because their sell-heroin-to-schoolchildren candidate doesn't get any serious attention.
But of course they continue to read and post where? The WSJ !
Idiots. I'll be glad when the Paulbots are gone the from GOP race and we can concentrate on the serious candidates.
In response to Romneys Religion. First off, I am not a Mormon; secondly, I support Newt over Romney. With that said, I must note that attacking Romney over his religion is the most regressive thinking I can imagine. I've studied, in depth, all of the world's great religions, old and new and each offers some from of supernatural events or personages, or proposed metaphysical realms (whether it's the private planet of the Mormons or the celestial kingdom, i.e. heaven, of the "standard" Christians, that don't stand up to the light of rational thinking. That's why religions are matters of faith. Incidently, all the Moromons I've met have been, as a whole, good, trustworthy, dependable people. It's scary, in this current dangerous situation the democrat party has put us in, to find conservatives trying to offer religious bigotry as a measuring rule for casting one's vote.
@ Stupod Paulbots:
Who would you rather chose? A Socialist Government or a Constitutional Government (Which our founding fathers died for). You chose. Stop drinking the Kool-Aide. I bet you are the kind of people that think that America is suppose to be a Democracy. How about you a read book, jerk.
In response to Romneys Religion. First off, I am not a Mormon; secondly, I support Newt over Romney. With that said, I must note that attacking Romney over his religion is the most regressive thinking I can imagine. I've studied, in depth, all of the world's great religions, old and new and each offers some form of supernatural events or personages, or proposed metaphysical realms (whether it's the private planet of the Mormons or the celestial kingdom, i.e. heaven, of the "standard" Christians,) that don't stand up to the light of rational thinking. That's why religions are matters of faith. Incidently, all the Moromons I've met have been, as a whole, good, trustworthy, dependable people. It's scary, in this current dangerous situation the democrat party has put us in, to find conservatives trying to offer religious bigotry as a measuring rule for casting one's vote.
Do you really want somebody who believes Joseph Smith's tall tale, or the Easter Bunny or the Tooth Fairie, into their adult years as the POTUS?
Of course not, which is exactly why Mitt-flopping Romneycare has hit the ceiling of his support.
Ron Paul 2012.
The only good thing this poll shows is the strong support for Ron Paul,the BEST candidate of them all.With his thoughtful(and prophetic ) views on the economic mess as well as foreign policy,Dr.Paul is clearly the ONLY candidate with a proven record of being RIGHT!
Anyone but obama I say, even if a dog was the GOP candidate I would vote for it. Seriously Romney would be obama light as he still believes in social programs, Cain or Gingrich is where my vote wants to go.
Ron Paul - the only hope for American government.
Ron Paul or third party. The neocons had 8 years of GW, and 4 years of Obama. It's time for a REAL MAN, TRUE PALEO, VETERAN to be elected President.
BTW Newt was a "consultant" for Fannie and Freddie. He's become fat and wealthy off politics.
here is a news flash for you. if you actually believe that anyone other than ron paul can fix the problem we are in you are either categorically retarded or lacking in a deep understanding of history, finance or economics. facts are facts. ron paul is the only candidate that is a sure thing. he protects the rights of morons like you to post their misguided opinions on forums such as this. the rest are either unqualified or a representation of the status quo. possibly a mixture of both. its sad that a great many in this country lack an understanding of the facts but it is the way it is. please understand that no one on that stage with the exception of ron paul has your best interests at heart. you do not have to like him but you damn well better understand the implications of electing someone else.
Most Republicans think he is a joke.
Soon he'll slink back over to the Libertarian Party to be forgotten, just like he does ever election cycle.
Zero chance of winning the nomination -- Establishment Republicans and Social Conservatives will never vote for Ron "I'm A Nut!" Paul
i like a ron paul/jesse ventura ticket. unbeatable!
those of you who dislike ron paul say all of it without an explanation. ask ANY ron paul supporter why they do not support another candidate and they can articulate exactly why the other candidates are unqualified. it seems as though the people who dislike dr. paul just say he's "crazy" or "unelectable" and cant back it up. I say you're trolls. sad ones at that. have fun living in mommies basement.
A Ron Paul is indeed unelectable to a throughly corrupt society...remember
Perserve ,Protect and Defend the Constitution...that thins out the pack...
The republicans have a stupid problem Newt is not perfect but he can handle BHO the others are short of talent and ability.Job one is to beat BHO nothing else matters let us get on with it to save this country be before it is completely ruined.
(1) Ron Paul wants heroin legalized.
(2) Ron Paul hates clean air and water -- look at Ron Paul's district, it's a chemical cesspool from the oil industry.
(3) Ron Paul doesn't want a strong military.
(4) Ron Paul doesn't want to protect national parks or any other national treasures.
(5) Ron Paul doesn't want to kill terrorists who are trying to kill U.S. citizens.
Mr. Romney, Americans are feeling increasingly concerned bout our government and their competence to lead. If times were better we'd think government might have things under control. Times are not so good to most of us, in case you don't know. And that's the problem we're having with you. You're seemingly standing in the background waiting for the presidential nominee baton to drop to he ground so you can pick it up and dash to the finish. Or something like that. Where are you? You're competition is out speaking and talking and telling Americans where they stand. It seems you're not reallyin this race. That's how it feels to me. And if I'm feeling like many other Americans then you're sinking and don't get it. If we think you don't get it, we'll quickly lose confidence in you.
How many of my Libertarian friends realize that Ron Paul is 77? While he is a man of integrity and honor, he might not last even four years, and it will take longer than that, perhaps much longer, to hand this country back to the people who have a true stake in it.
Well said Thomas...Well said.
One only needs to check out the numbers and see that none of the other Republican candidates will bring in the independents or the blue dems... only Paul can. Plus, you can count on Paul supporters to write Paul's name in instead of voting for an idiot or a RINO... you can take that to the bank. I'm a lifer GOP patron and I will tell you right now that I wouldn't dare vote for any of the leading Republican candidates or Obama. The fact is, the Republican base is shrinking, I can't imagine why, ha! And any other Republican candidate will lose this election against Obama... you can take that to the bank as well.
Yes sir, yes sir, three bags full: write in ron paul, thomas, joseph mathew
Amazing. Truly amazing. I like Ron Paul, what's not to like. BUT...would you really want to give these extreme views, however good, the power of the Presidency? To serve, one must first be elected. Newt Gingrich has shown the leadership in organizing possibly the most diverse group of individuals in the country...the US House of Representatives and did an outstanding job, possibly the best House Majority Leader this body has entertained. His views are thought out and he is able to persuasively articulate them...to the point in all the debates has show a command of each of the problems this country faces. We can't afford to run someone on the extreme end of the curve. This country, or the thinking voters of this country will not tolerate another four years of this shallow and on-the-job-training President...unfortunately, there are those who would re-elect him regardless of his record...which simply means we must field the strongest candidate, and that is not Ron Paul, but Newt Gingrich.
The GOP neutered itself in '08 with the ditz and the Amnesty pusher.
It won't happen again by allowing Freddie Mac on the ticket with Newt.
And the whackos who claim that they will vote for Owebama over a real candidate are just.....whacko.
Romney will win over Owebama.
End of story. Good night you newtered Republicans and Tin Foil hat wearing whackos.
What about the guy who believes that his human being living on a planet orbiting the star Kolub?
Or that Joseph Smith, a lifelong felon on the run from the law, was visited in his tent by the Angel Moroni-c?
The whackos are the ones who believe Joseph Smith's tall tale into their adult years. Would you vote for somebody who believed in the Easter Bunny or Tooth Fairie? Mormonism is about at the same level. Might as well as a Scientologist or Mooney to run for President.
Two years ago, Gingrich was touring the country with Al Sharpton and Arne Duncan, Obama's Secretary of Education, promoting the 4.3 Billion "American Recovery and Investment Act" "Race to the Top" education boon-doggle. Around the same time, he was doing Public Service Announcements with Nancy Pelosi, warning us about "global warming". I am not making this up. He also collected over a 1.5 million in lobbying payouts from Freddie Mac to discourage Congress from doing anything about the out-of-control lending practices that ultimately contributed to our current economic crisis. And then he lied about it, saying he received only 300K while miss-characterizing the type of work he did for them.
Gingrich is a silver-tongued lying hypocrite. But that seems to be what America wants in its Presidents.
Gingrich is the current media-darling of the leftist socialist democratic mainstream media. Why? This is how they destroy the Republican's chances of nominating a true fiscal conservative like Gary Johnson or Ron Paul. The fact that the MSM are trying so hard to ignore and marginalize Johnson and Paul should be proof-positive that either one of them would be the strongest candidate against Obama. All the other Republicans are just different flavors of big-government worshiping insider wonks who want to intervene in everyone's lives, both domestically and internationally, without any regard for the cost and devastation that results.
Gingrich is a silver-tongued lying hypocrite. But that seems to be what America wants in its Presidents.
Gingrich is the current media-darling of the leftist socialist democratic mainstream media. Why? This is how they destroy the Republican's chances of nominating a true fiscal conservative like Gary Johnson or Ron Paul. The fact that the MSM are trying so hard to ignore and marginalize Johnson and Paul should be proof-positive that either one of them would be the strongest candidate against Obama. All the other Republicans are just different flavors of big-government worshiping insider wonks who want to intervene in everyone's lives, both domestically and internationally, without any regard for the cost and devastation that results.
Ha! Sorry for the (sort-of) double post.
Neither one was ever a serious candidate among most Republicans, and that has nothing to do with the MSM.
Now, toodle off over to the Libertarian Party where Gary Johnson or Ron Paul and their followers can disappear just like they do every election cycle.
RON PAUL is the only competent and honest candidate ,the rest are neocon puppets.
Are people really that stupid that a meat ball could become president and not destroy the nation and world.
Do they think Newts has not been on the financial end of the health care and financial industries. One who sells his body and mind is called a .............Pros.......te.
Old man shouts at cloud
Ron Paul seems to give some rational common sense answers..................no wonder the republican elite and brain dead fear the guy.
Too honest, not corrupt and bought like the other candidates and Congressmen of both Parties.
Hope Paul starts a third party movement
That all of Bachmann, Cain, Gingrich, and Perry have been considered "serious" candidates with the lead in the polls at one time or another.
Says even more about the people crazy enough to think that any of these should be POTUS.
Nationally, Obama captured 53% of the Catholic vote, a 13-point swing from 2004 and the largest advantage among the group for a Democrat since Bill Clinton. Obama also cut in half the Republican advantage among Protestants. And he made significant gains among regular worship attenders. Voters who attend religious services most frequently are still most likely to cast ballots for Republicans. But Obama won 44% of their votes, a 19-point shift in the category that, after the last presidential contest, inspired pundits to diagnose the existence of a "God gap." Voters who worship at least once a month preferred Obama 53% to McCain's 46%.
Read more: http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1856819,00.html#ixzz1e6fCDwe4
In response to Romney's Religion...
I am a Latter-Day Saint (Mormon). I believe in the unlimited potential of every human being as taught by the LDS church. The LDS church and its teachings give me a hope and a clear understanding of who I am and what I am capable of. We are all sons and daughters of an all loving and all powerful God. Our Heavenly Father has given ALL of His children a Plan of Salvation. I believe if I live by the guidelines HE has set in HIS plan, not by guidelines man has set, He will bless me beyond my ability to comprehend in His highest kingdom in heaven. What parent doesn't want their children to receive all that they have and more? Our Heavenly Father is no different.
Amongst the turmoil of the world we live in, I DO NOT fear. My faith and my salvation is in my Father in Heaven, His Son Jesus Christ and in the Holy Ghost. Yes, I am saved by the grace of my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. By fulfilling the atonement, He has given hope, not just to me, but to every son and daughter of God on this earth. A hope that every sin, misdeed, frustration or ill, can not only be healed, but forgotten. A hope that if we put our full faith in Him, and not man, we need not fear.
I believe the Holy Ghost testifies of the truthfulness of all things. Through answers to prayers and personal witnesses we can find out the Lord's truth for ourselves that can really make us happy. We do not have to believe the words of men. Answers to ALL of life's questions, can AND DO come directly from God through the Holy Ghost. When asking, we just need to be sincere and really desire to know.
A great measure of a believer in Christ are his or her fruits; how they live their day-to-day lives. Are they kind, honest, patient, always trying to do what is best for others. I will stack Mitt Romney's belief in the family, the institution of marriage, personal accountability, personal integrity, hard work, perseverance and his belief that all God's children are important and have unlimited potential against any of the candidates.
What is unfortunate in the political process, is that we never get to really see the human being through the window we are allowed to view by the media and sound bites. Mitt Romney is as solid a person as they come.
If "Mitt Romney is as solid a person as they come" you must be living in a perpetual earthquake as his positions shift with the tides and the moon. Nobody has any idea what the Mittflopper really stands for, other than ready change to pander to the particular audience immediately in front of him or the current polls.
As far as the rest of your stuff goes, a Scientologist could say the same thing, and a Mooney about 90% of it.
It was Bachmann first, Perry and then Cain
They self destructed and it was all in vain.
now is Gingrich with his baggage of wives
Trying to sell the last one of his nine lives
Inside Tiffany boxes that glow in sky blue
Are millions he cheated from me and you
For the fees he took from Freddie and Fannie
He gave then history and stole all the money
Remember that Newt is a crook and a cheat
You better support the flipflopper called Mitt
It's name is bowel.
To answer (cowardly) "Anonymous" about Mormons—
Why would ANY sane Christian American after seeing what is transpiring in the WH today want to replace one way-out religious cult with another?
"Mormonism is even MORE bizarre than Islam without the death-worship violence!!" Jesus said, "Blessed are ye when men persecute you for my name's sake" Did you know that the REAL name of the "Mormon Church" is rather, "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints"!?!
Do the research! Muslims lie and say they are a religion of peace. Mormons lie and say they are Christians!
Rather, Latter-Day Saints ('saints' anciently referred to ALL members of his Church who were "sanctified" (cleansed by 'fire' and by the Holy Ghost when they became full members, after baptism in water by immersion of those old enough to sin, were called then, as now, 'saints')
Jesus gave the "test" for his true disciples. He said, "Ye shall know them by their 'fruits'" (meaning, of course, by their works). Many of those who have spoken against "Mormons" have said that "what they mostly do is good, what they mostly believe is (something else)" But consider what Christ himself said should be used as the 'measuring stick', as it were, for his disciples!
Mormons believe Jesus and Satan are brothers! Well, we also believe, in a way, that Jesus and Judas Iscariot were also "brothers". Throughout the Bible, it points to the fact that it is often those of the same family who become the greatest enemies of each other. Latter-Day Saints DO believe that Lucifer, as a premortal spirit was not only the "brother" of Jesus, but of ALL of those who have come to live in mortality on this earth. As we were the brothers and sisters of the ONE THIRD of the host of heaven who, along with Lucifer, rebelled against Jesus and against God the Father, and were "cast out" of heaven. They are the 'devils' or evil spirits who want us to become miserable like they are, since they rejected God and God's plan before we were born.
Since they rejected their "first estate", they have no part in the "second estate" (mortality), as far as receiving for themselves bodies of flesh and bones.
Mormons believe God was once mortal and "ascended" to god-hood! Mormons believe in "celestial marriage" where humans will have many wives in Heaven and their children will populate other planets and become gods on other planets!
Consider this, Jesus said to his disciples, much as he had said to Abraham, "Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father in Heaven is perfect." Now, note this— Jesus did NOT say, 'Be as good as you can be'. Nor did he say, 'Be perfect as Noah, Job, and Daniel were considered "perfect in their generation." Rather, he said, "Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father in Heaven is perfect".
And, whether you view 'perfect' as being without fault, or if you see it as becoming fully mature, if we are, as Jesus said we were, are, and can be, if we keep God's commandments, the "children of God", and Genesis confirms that we are "made in the image of God, (and further note this) 'male and female'", then, where in God's nature does a child NOT have the potential to 'grow up' to the full potential of their parent?
Eliza R. Snow, 2nd General Relief Society President of the 'LDS Churhc' wrote, "In the heavens, are parents single? No, the thought, makes reason stare. Truth is reason, truth eternal, tells me I've a mother there!" Though we are correctly taught to worship but ONE GOD, God the Father, we also have in the Bible where it tells us there are three personages that make up the Godhead, The Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost.
Mormons believe the "Garden of Eden" was in an area known today as Jackson County Missouri! True, this is the place where we believe God revealed to a prophet (Jsoeph Smith) that it was located. But, the Garden of Eden was somewhere on the earth! And it was not likely in the Middle East. Sure, Noah's ark landed somewhere there. But he was on the waters for many months. Do you think the ark would land near where the Garden of Eden was?
Mormons believe in the wearing of "magic" underwear. Mormons refer to them as "temple garments" issued during an "endowment" ceremony. Nevertheless these "garments" worn under regular clothes are believed to protect against sin and evil, certainly NOT a New Testament teaching, belief or requirement!! - Rather, Mormons were SACRED (NOT 'MAGIC') undergarments. And, though they can be a 'protection' to those who wear them, sometimes physically, their main purpose is as a reminder to the sacred covenants to keep God's commandments, which would include commandments such as chastity and fidelity after marriage. Thereby, the "protection" they mostly offer is as a reminder of these sacred covenants the wearer has entered into to keep all of God's commandments!
Mormonism does not believe in hell after death as punishment for rejecting Christ. Mormonism incorporates a "good works doctrine" in its salvation theology. Mormons believe those who never accepted Christ on Judgement Day will not go to hell but rather receive "Telestial glory", become like a star in outer space. Those who received Christ but were not fervent will receive "Terrestrial Glory", become like the moon, and those who fervently received Christ will receive "Celestial Glory" and become like the star in our solar system in the presence of "God"! According to Mormonism, on judgement Day, Adolf Hitler will be punished by turning into…Alpha Centauri!!!! I could go on! You get the point!
Wow! The last part is ridiculous. The Church of Jesus Christ teaches no such thing about Hitler.
And, as far as three degrees of glory that all, except those of whom it has been said, "It would have been better for them never to have been born" (like Cain, and Judas Iscariot, among others), yes, we do believe that EVENTUALLY all (other than Sons of Perdition) will escape hell. David, who committed both adultery and murder went to hell. But, he (David) said that God had shown him that he would (eventually) be redeemed from hell, by the Savior's atonement. Now, this does NOT mean that David will receive anywhere near the glory or happiness he would have, had he not committed those sins. On the other hand, when one compares the light of the brightest sunlit day with that of the darkest star lit night, one sees a HUGE contrast in the difference between the glory of the highest kingdom and the lowest kingdom people will receive as rewards.
Paul taught about this in one of his epistles (1 Corinthians 15:40 & 41, and follows it with some information on the resurrection of our bodies. There is nothing more 'Christian' than that taught by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
And we STILL believe that all who lie, steal, commit adultery, murder, etc will indeed go to HELL - IF they do NOT repent of these sins. And we believe that ONLY by the grace of God AFTER ALL WE CAN DO (which means we keep God's commandments and repent of our sins, and are baptized into his ONE TRUE CHURCH - remember, Jesus said that his Church and Kingdom are NOT divided against itself - we can be SAVED FROM THE TORMENT OF HELL!
There is ABSOLUTELY NOTHING Christian about Mormonism! - I would say, 'Au contraire, frere! True, we are NOT the same as 'Traditional Christianity'. We believe the Bible when it says that three personages, because the two (Jesus and the Holy Ghost) submit to the will of the Father, they are ONE GOD in purpose, in action — but obviously NOT one in person (though Jesus told Philip, "If ye have seen me, ye have seen the Father", he meant it in this way. In Hebrews, Paul explains that Jesus is in the "express image" of the Father, meaning they look identical, like identical twins. Also, Jesus explained, as recorded in the gospel of John, that he did nothing but what he "saw" the Father do. We (members of the LDS Church) believe that this likely means that Jesus performed the works he did in mortality, including healing the sick, raising the dead, etc, as he was shown by God the Father in vision that he (God the Father) had performed, also as a mortal, aeons ago, on another planet like this one.
But who said 'Traditional Christians' forcibly teach and believe what the Bible says. Do Catholics or Protestants or Orthodox Christians teach that man is made in the image and likeness of God (BOTH male AND female)? Genesis, in the Bible, does!
Do 'Traditional Christians' teach that Jesus and God the Father and the Holy Ghost are three separate personages who are "One God" because they all do the will of God the Father? Remember, Jesus prayed that his disciples may be one as "we (God the Father and Jesus) are ONE" — NOT 'One in personage', but ONE IN PURPOSE! Otherwise, you are saying that he prayed to meld into one another in one great Nirvana (and that is a Hindu, NOT a Christian teaching)!!!
When Jesus was baptized in the river Jordan by John the Baptist, was he throwing his voice into heaven? John and others heard the voice of God (the Father) bearing witness of Jesus from heaven! Was Jesus a magician? Did the Holy Ghost descend from heaven as a magic trick?
Mormonism believes in another god, another christ and another gospel DIFFERENT from that presented in the Judeo-Christian Scriptures!! To the atheist, the agnostic, or "otherwise", none of this matters, only "the economy"!! But to Christians, ALL of this matters, and Christians will not allow the MSM and "others" to dismiss their concerns!! Christians are PROUD to stand and proclaim their belief and faith to the world1 A Pastor Yusef right now in Iran is threatened with execution because of his Christian faith! The problem with Romney is that he RUNS from his "faith" and HIDES behind Christianity!! I would have more respect for him if he came right out and admitted he believed what I have outlined above! But if he did…well, again, you get the point! The point? Romney will NEVER be elected president!!!
EXPLAIN YOURSELF, Ron Paul lost me at open borders...any more questions?
explain yourself wrote:
those of you who dislike ron paul say all of it without an explanation.
Many who want to dismiss Romney because of his religion must not have a God that told them to "reject evil"...And progressivism is evil in disguise...It really is that simple...
999 Plan is NOTHING other than a Tax restructring plan.
999 Plan cuts NO Federal spending
999 Plan does NOTHING address the Deficit
999 Plan does NOTHING to reduce an out of control Federal Government
999 Plan ADDS a National Sale TAX(es)
The 999 Plan does NOTHING to address the fiscal mess we are in.
What does it do?
999 PLAN DOES NOTHING except make it easier to pay taxes and easier for IRS to collect.
Romney is a devote, professed and practicing Mormon.
What does he believe?
Romney believes in Multiple Worlds and Multiple Gods. This deserves some explanation. Mormons believe that God created multiple worlds and each world has people living on it. They also believe that multiple Gods exist but each has their own universe. We are only subject to our God and if we obtain the highest level of heaven we can become gods ourselves. In LDS doctrine there are three heavens: the Celestial Kingdom, Terrestrial Kingdom, and Telestial Kingdom. The Celestial is the highest, where God and the ones who followed his law reside. The Terrestrial is the middle, where people who followed the Law of Moses reside. The Telestial is the lowest, where the ones who followed carnal law reside.
In the LDS religion any worthy male can be given the priesthood and is given specific duties. Black people were not allowed to have the priesthood until 1978. Females are not allowed to have the priesthood. The Book of Mormon is a book of LDS scripture that takes place during the same time as the Bible and takes place on the American continent. It follows the stories of two tribes who descended from the family of Lehi. After Jesus' resurrection LDS people believe he visited the peoples of the Americas.
These were just a few and not even the most far out stuff. Look for yourselves online.
You know it makes me wonder who is manipulating us? Think about this. Who starts the rumors, and what we do about them. We are doing what other people want us to do. We are not free like we think we are. We need to wake up.
This is divide and conquer. They want us to fight each other. We are their slaves, we work, they take our money for their wars and leave us in poverty. We need to stick together as one, not fight each other. Can't anyone besides myself see this?
The real reason he was hired, as company officials make clear, was to act as a liaison to conservatives on Capitol Hill. It wasn't technically a lobbying job, but in 2006 Freddie needed help with rising Republican anger at the companies, and the former speaker of the House had the right credentials. That's typical of the mortgage companies, which over the years have handed out large paychecks to many of the biggest names in Washington, from both parties, in hopes of staying on everyone's good side.
It's also typical of Mr. Gingrich, who has become quite prosperous trading on his influence in Washington while simultaneously pretending he despises the city's essential nature. The man who regularly rails against "the Washington culture of consultants" is one of its better-paid members. On Friday, The Washington Post reported that one of his think tanks collected $37 million over the last eight years from health care companies and insurers that wanted to be close to a prominent Republican.
Hypocrisy and hyperbole are bound up in the daily promises of the Republican candidates to shut huge parts of the government. Rick Perry wants to close two or possibly three departments; Michele Bachmann would close the E.P.A. and repeal its regulations; and Mr. Romney would scrap a health care system virtually identical to the one he created in Massachusetts. But Mr. Gingrich's deception was offensive its own way. He has benefited lavishly from the very spendthrift cronyism that he attacks.
Who would believe Joseph Smith's whacky tale into their adult years?
Your commentary is an interesting compilation of some truth with a mix of the ridiculous. Its clear you get your information from others like you who do not want to really know the truth, but instead want to bash and criticize someone else's personal belief. I am sure in your mind you believe you are doing a noble and great thing; trying to protect the world from the Mormons. Good luck. Your are fighting a losing battle. You are not fighting the Mormons, but God Himself, even YOUR Heavenly Father.
With real evil (drugs, crime, destruction of the family) and turmoil (unemployment, tsunamis, earthquakes, financial concerns, hunger, etc.) that is going on throughout the world, there is only ONE place we can find comfort, in the hopeful message of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. His work will go forth. His truths will go forth. The Savior and His gospel is the shining beacon in the dark night. I have no doubt that that the LDS church teaches me the truth about my personal salvation and how I can return to live with my Heavenly Father again, with my wife and my children. I stake my eternal life on it.
One of the greatest gifts our Heavenly Father has given us is the light of Christ. This light is also called our conscience. Sincere prayer enhances this gift. Diligent Dave, you and others like you can yell and scream your repeated and misguided rhetoric from the housetops with the greatest oratory skills available to man, but until you are found on your knees, in a quiet place, humbly asking, even pleading, to find the true gospel in simple prayer, you will continue to misunderstand and be mislead.
For those of you who want to know the truth about the LDS faith, please don't listen to the nonsense posted by others here, your answers can be found at http://www.mormon.org.
@9:21 pm 11/18/11
Nice and witty rhymes,
but some of the meter needs work.
Inside Tiffany boxes that glow in sky blue
Are millions he cheated from me and from you
For the fees that he took from Freddie and Fannie
He gave them bad history and stole all their money
Remember that Newt is a crook and a cheat
So you better support the flipflopper called Mitt
(Nice comment, more interesting than brutal insults.)
I'm sure Gingrich has risen somewhat, but this seems like an outlier. Most people don't rise 32% in 3 days.
It's too bad a candidates sucess depends on his ability to debate. I'll bet you that many a fine potential presidential candidate has been passed up because he was no great debater. Think : should the best way to qualify for the job as president depend on a profound performance in a debate ? The thing is ( and we won't admit it ) often a debater wins not because he knows more, but because he has a commanding style of speech. As I said that is a real, real shame.
I think Mr. Romney would make a wonderful president. He is just as smart as Newt- you'd better believe it. Newt never founded a business, that due to great talent for making money work well, flourished into a 100 billion dollar enterpriise .
There's an awful lot of mean nit-picking on Mitt, and I really think it's hurt him a lot . Still, I would be proud to have him for my president. I think he's a morally clean and fine example of a strength of character. One wonderful quality he has is his patriotism. He is a true patriot and would NEVER apologize for America . That's one thing we need badly now.
So Newt will represent our country ! He's spunky, I will admit that, -but -he's got a face like a little bulldog . Oh God--I wish Romney could be more formidable in debate. !!! But--I'm afraid we have lost him--the most presidential candidate we have had for a l-o-n-g ,l-o-n-g time.
I must say this one more thing : almost all the "common" beliefs about Mormanism are FALSE ! A Mormon does NOT "believe in many Gods " --you idiot- ( whoever here that said that ) They worship ONE GOD- the same Christian God as every other Christian . They do believe in several levels of past-life "heavens", but what's wrong with that ? It makes sense--just as much sense as the Christian belief that there is only ONE level of paradise for anyone who dies and is worthy. And what about that crazy "hell" idea--where anyone who is a non-believer is going to suffer eternal torment and misery ?
Mormons believe in ONE GOD- the same Christian God as any other Christian. Keep that in mind .
Mr. Romney has an incredible business and economic intellect, great leadership and organization skills, and admirable debate skills. Additionally, his personal character is honorable. He's been a faithful husband, father, and service-oriented neighbor and citizen. I think Evangelicals will see those qualities more and more and many will vote for him. It's about time we had someone in the Oval Office with strong personal character and family-oriented values -- rare gems indeed among today's political leaders.
Romney is against the middle class. A ruthless mechanical technocrat who is self righteous and wanted to allow to destroy the jobs in the auto industry,. He wanted housing markets to hit bottom to allow speculators to profit from the misery of homeowners. He is against collective bargaining, organized labor and their rights.
He is also someone without a moral core, every position has been changed yo accommodate the political ambitions of the time, A chameleon without principles.
Unlikable, phony, heartless, cold hearted political drone. Not electable phony flip flopper,
Newt Gingrich reminds everyone of Newt Gingrich, and nobody who remembers Newt Gingrich likes Newt Gingrich. In fact, for those who remember the past couple decades, the moment when partisan rancor crossed the line from fierce to toxic was the moment Newt Gingrich became House Republican leader. Everything has been downhill from there. Even Newt Gingrich's being forced from the political stage due to his party's recognition that his personal toxicity was making his party politically toxic hasn't slowed the steady political slide since Newt Gingrich became House Republican leader. He set the template. And nobody who remembers him likes him. And as people get reacquainted with him, they too will remember why they don't like him. And as people who never knew him get acquainted with him for the first time, they quickly will learn why nobody who remembers him likes him. Newt Gingrich may be the GOP nominee, but will never be president.
I can't wait for November 6, 2012. If YOU'RE stupid, you'll make sure Obama and his pshyzophrenic patients in the Washington asylum are victorious.
Why are the candidates not talking about the social security system. My blog entry offers a solution to this problem.
phrenic republicans
The "dead heat" is only among "Republican" primary voters, not among all primary voters. The people of New Hampshire, like the people of America, will never elect a crony capitalist who profited in the millions from his position as Speaker.
Movie clip quote for all right-wing Republican candidates for President
"Go sell CRAZY somewhere else, cause we're all full-up here."
Jack Nicholson's character in As Good As It Gets.
As I read the above, I still wonder why the discussion continues to be propelled by the negatives of candidates like Romney and Gingrich, when the true divide among Americans is in the the philosophic debate between the rule of sovereign states or of world order (or both). Can the political commentary begin to focus on the issues rather than "who likes Mitt and Newt?". They both are likable; but their positions do not resonate with the majority of Americans. Perhaps you could find something 'silly' to comment on Ron Paul?
Let's go with a man with some guts and win..DONALD TRUMP..
Newts wont last, as soon as people do some research they will find out what he did to this country when he was in power. Newt is a globalist, whos mission is to destroy the Constitution.
Funny the writer declares that Newt the Grinch that stole Christmas Gingrich is in a tie with Twit Dumbney but doesn't clarify that independent voters weren't polled until later in the article.. nice......
Ron Paul will be the nominee. To all those that blow him off, saying that he couldn't, shouldn't and make the assumption to project blame on him and his supporters continually bring up "if he runs as a 3rd party" he, we, would be putting the nails in the coffin of winning in the General. If the gop was serious about choosing the candidate that can beat Obama, anyone other than Romney... they need to get serious about getting behind the only candidate that fits that bill. It is not the time for the continued rhetoric talking points (lip service to say anything they need to say to get elected) It is time to be serious about smaller government, fiscal responsibility, reexamine the flawed foreign policies of nation building, policing the world, and fear mongering propaganda for the interest of international entanglements, special interests groups, military industrial complex, and international banking cartel, The Federal Reserve is no more "Federal" federal express, and it is in business to make money, and it is doing so by robbing the American people, and diverting the money to the international global banks, and investors, while sticking the American people with the bill.
Are we going to allow the takeover of our country to continue and doom our descendents to be born into slavery of the deception we allowed to continue without standing up for who "we" the American people are?
Ron Paul is the only candidate that does garnish the respect of disappointed Democrats to receive their votes. Many have changed their affiliations to support Ron Paul. Many, many more, will not switch to Republican to help him get the republican nod, but would vote for him in the general election against Obama if the GOP all of a sudden got smart enough to get behind him. Not one of the other possible candidates can lay claim to this fact. He would win by a landslide, The voice of American people, (our votes) will let it be said, we no longer will accept our rule of law, to be tossed aside. We want a President that respects the oath of office he takes to uphold our constitution, and lives by the words of the oath he pledges, with humility and honor.
Ron Paul 2012
Restore America Now!
There have been many who have been belittling Newt Gingrich. They speek about his past problems and how he would not be a good president. They apparently do not realize that all politicians have had past problems of one kind or another. At least Newt is not afraid to stand up and speak his mind, nor afraid to admit to his mistakes. That is more than most politicians will do. Mr. Gingrich has had more experience in politics than most politicians, except for those who have been in there way too long. Who cares what the media say about his past? There has always been mudslinging in politics and there always will be. I for one think Newt Gingrich would make an excellent president.
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Here Vinz has explained the concept of Insert Edit Update and Delete in ASP.Net GridView Control using ADO.Net
This demo is a continuation of my previous example "Binding GridView with Data". If you are not familiar of binding the GridView the ado.net way then I would suggest looking at my previous example first before you proceed reading this example.
Basically, this demo describes the basic way on how to do INSERT, EDIT, UPDATE and DELETE data in ASPNET GridView Control using the ADO.NET way.
STEP 1: Creating a Database Table
In this demo, I presumed that you already have a basic background on how to create a simple database table. In this example, I used my own database called SampleDB which has Customers Table and basically contains the following field columns:
CustomerID – PK
STEP 2: Setting Up the Connection String
<add name="DBConnection" connectionString="Data Source=.\SQLEXPRESS;AttachDbFilename=|DataDirectory|\SampleDB.mdf;Integrated Security=True;User Instance=True" providerName="System.Data.SqlClient"/>
STEP 3: Setting up the GUI
Just for the simplicity of this demo, I set up the GUI like this:
<html xmlns="w3.org/1999/xhtml" >
<head runat="server">
<title>GridView Data Manipulation</title>
<form id="form1" runat="server">
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">
<td style="width: 100px; height: 19px;">
Company ID</td>
<td style="width: 100px; height: 19px;">
<td style="width: 100px; height: 19px;">
<td style="width: 100px; height: 19px;">
<td style="width: 100px; height: 19px;">
<td style="width: 100px; height: 19px;">
<td style="width: 100px">
<asp:TextBox ID="TextBox1" runat="server"/></td>
<td style="width: 100px">
<asp:TextBox ID="TextBox2" runat="server"/></td>
<td style="width: 100px">
<asp:TextBox ID="TextBox3" runat="server"/></td>
<td style="width: 100px">
<asp:TextBox ID="TextBox4" runat="server"/></td>
<td style="width: 100px">
<asp:TextBox ID="TextBox5" runat="server"/></td>
<td style="width: 100px">
<asp:TextBox ID="TextBox6" runat="server"/></td>
<td style="width: 100px">
<asp:Button ID="Button1" runat="server" Text="Add New" OnClick="Button1_Click" /></td>
<asp:GridView ID="GridView1" runat="server" AutoGenerateColumns="false" ShowFooter="true">
<asp:BoundField DataField="CustomerID" HeaderText="ID" ReadOnly="true"/>
<asp:BoundField DataField="CompanyName" HeaderText="Company"/>
<asp:BoundField DataField="ContactName" HeaderText="Name"/>
<asp:BoundField DataField="ContactTitle" HeaderText="Title" />
<asp:BoundField DataField="Address" HeaderText="Address"/>
<asp:BoundField DataField="Country" HeaderText="Country"/>
Note: I have set the CustomerID field to ReadOnly so that the field cannot be edited.
STEP 4: Binding GridView with Data
I will not elaborate on this step because I already describe the details in my previous example about "Binding GridView with Data". Here are the code blocks for binding the GridView.
public partial class _Default : System.Web.UI.Page
protected void Page_Load(object sender, EventArgs e)
if (!IsPostBack)
private string GetConnectionString()
return System.Configuration.ConfigurationManager.ConnectionStrings["DBConnection"].ConnectionString;
#region Bind GridView
private void BindGridView()
DataTable dt = new DataTable();
SqlConnection connection = new SqlConnection(GetConnectionString());
string sqlStatement = "SELECT Top(10)* FROM Customers";
SqlCommand cmd = new SqlCommand(sqlStatement, connection);
SqlDataAdapter sqlDa = new SqlDataAdapter(cmd);
if (dt.Rows.Count > 0)
GridView1.DataSource = dt;
catch (System.Data.SqlClient.SqlException ex)
string msg = "Fetch Error:";
msg += ex.Message;
throw new Exception(msg);
Now, we already know how to bind our GridView with data from database. So let's proceed on adding a new data in GridView.
STEP 5: Adding New Data in GridView
As you have noticed in STEP 2, we have added six TextBox and a Button in the web form in order for us to type the information there and Insert them to the database. Now let's create a method for executing the Update or Insert.
Here are the code blocks for our Insert and Update method in the code behind:
#region Insert New or Update Record
private void UpdateOrAddNewRecord(string ID, string Company, string Name, string Title, string Address, string Country, bool isUpdate)
SqlConnection connection = new SqlConnection(GetConnectionString());
string sqlStatement = string.Empty;
if (!isUpdate)
sqlStatement = "INSERT INTO Customers"+
"(CustomerID,CompanyName,ContactName,ContactTitle,Address,Country)" +
"VALUES (@CustomerID,@CompanyName,@ContactName,@ContactTitle,@Address,@Country)";
sqlStatement = "UPDATE Customers" +
"SET CompanyName = @CompanyName,
ContactName = @ContactName," +
"ContactTitle = @ContactTitle,Address =
@Address,Country = @Country" +
"WHERE CustomerID = @CustomerID,";
SqlCommand cmd = new SqlCommand(sqlStatement, connection);
cmd.Parameters.AddWithValue("@CustomerID", ID);
cmd.Parameters.AddWithValue("@CompanyName", Company);
cmd.Parameters.AddWithValue("@ContactName", Name);
cmd.Parameters.AddWithValue("@ContactTitle", Title);
cmd.Parameters.AddWithValue("@Address", Address);
cmd.Parameters.AddWithValue("@Country", Country);
cmd.CommandType = CommandType.Text;
catch (System.Data.SqlClient.SqlException ex)
string msg = "Insert/Update Error:";
msg += ex.Message;
throw new Exception(msg);
The UpdateOrAddNewRecord is a method that takes seven parameters. Six of those parameters basically come from the TextBox values that were entered in the page. The last parameter is a boolean value which tells the method whether to execute an Insert (false) or Update (true). Default is true.
Here's the code block for calling the method UpdateOrAddNewRecord on Button_Click event and pass the corresponding parameters needed:
protected void Button1_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
UpdateOrAddNewRecord(TextBox1.Text, TextBox2.Text, TextBox3.Text, TextBox4.Text, TextBox5.Text, TextBox6.Text, false);
//Re Bind GridView to reflect changes made
As you can see from above, We have called the BindGridView() method again in order to reflect the changes made and display the new added data in the GridView. See output below with red mark.
Click to enlarge the image
STEP 6: Edit and Update Records In GridView
One of the good things about GridView is that it provides a built-in CommandField Buttons which allows us to perform certain actions like editing, updating,deleting and selecting of GridView data.
To add those command fields mentioned in the GridView you can follow these few steps below:
1. Switch to Design View
2. Right Click on the GridView and Select --> Show Smart Tag --> Add New Columns
3. On the List Select CommandField
4. Check Delete and Edit/Update options then OK
As you can see the Edit and Delete CommandField are automatically added in the last column of GridView. Now we can start to write our codes for editing and updating the information in the GridView.
In-order to perform Edit and Update in GridView we need to use three events ( GridView_RowEditing, GridView_RowCancelingEdit , GridView_RowUpdating). For those who do not know on how to generate Events in GridView you can follow these steps below:
1. Switch to Design View in Visual Studio Designer
2. Click on the GridView
3. Navigate to the GridView Property Pane and then SWITCH to Event Properties
4. From there you would be able to find the list of events including those three events mentioned above
5. Double Click on that to generate the Event handler for you
6. Then write the codes there
Here's the code for each events:
protected void GridView1_RowEditing(object sender, GridViewEditEventArgs e)
GridView1.EditIndex = e.NewEditIndex; // turn to edit mode
BindGridView(); // Rebind GridView to show the data in edit mode
protected void GridView1_RowCancelingEdit(object sender, GridViewCancelEditEventArgs e)
GridView1.EditIndex = -1; //swicth back to default mode
BindGridView(); // Rebind GridView to show the data in default mode
protected void GridView1_RowUpdating(object sender, GridViewUpdateEventArgs e)
//Accessing Edited values from the GridView
string id = GridView1.Rows[e.RowIndex].Cells[0].Text; //ID
string company = ((TextBox)GridView1.Rows[e.RowIndex].Cells[1].Controls[0]).Text; //Company
string name = ((TextBox)GridView1.Rows[e.RowIndex].Cells[2].Controls[0]).Text; //Name
string title = ((TextBox)GridView1.Rows[e.RowIndex].Cells[3].Controls[0]).Text; //Title
string address = ((TextBox)GridView1.Rows[e.RowIndex].Cells[4].Controls[0]).Text; //Address
string country = ((TextBox)GridView1.Rows[e.RowIndex].Cells[5].Controls[0]).Text; //Country
UpdateOrAddNewRecord(id,company,name,title,address,country,true); // call update method
GridView1.EditIndex = -1;
BindGridView(); // Rebind GridView to reflect changes made
STEP 7: Perform Delete in GridView
Since we are using the Built-in Delete CommandField Button in GridView, we can use the GridView_RowDeleting event to delete specific row in GridView.
Here's the code block for the Delete method:
#region Delete Record
private void DeleteRecord(string ID)
SqlConnection connection = new SqlConnection(GetConnectionString());
string sqlStatement = "DELETE FROM Customers WHERE CustomerID = @CustomerID";
SqlCommand cmd = new SqlCommand(sqlStatement, connection);
cmd.Parameters.AddWithValue("@CustomerID", ID);
cmd.CommandType = CommandType.Text;
catch (System.Data.SqlClient.SqlException ex)
string msg = "Deletion Error:";
msg += ex.Message;
throw new Exception(msg);
Here's the code block for calling the delete method at RowDeleting event
protected void GridView1_RowDeleting(object sender, GridViewDeleteEventArgs e)
string id = GridView1.Rows[e.RowIndex].Cells[0].Text; get the id of the selected row
DeleteRecord(id);//call delete method
BindGridView();//rebind grid to reflect changes made
That's it! Hope you will find this article useful!
Note: If you wan't to display a confirmation when deleting a row in GridView then you can refer to my post here about "Display Confirmation Message on GridView Deleting" Download the source code using the link below.
GridView_-_Insert,_Edit,Update_and_Delete_the_ADO.NET_way_SRC.zip (159.04 kb)
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