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edhopper

(33,591 posts)
Fri Jan 20, 2012, 10:34 AM Jan 2012

Wasn't Newts performances obvious?

What I have not seen anyone comment on in the MSM is that it was apparent to me that Gingrich's response was calculated ansd well rehearsed. I don't even think the audience response was all spontaneous, I thionk the crowd was seeded with supporters who knew this was coming. He knew the question was coming and devised a faux outrage as a non-answer.

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rustydog

(9,186 posts)
1. Why wasn't a follow up asked: How can you blame the media? The media did not cheat on your wife
Fri Jan 20, 2012, 10:36 AM
Jan 2012

you did, THREE times when telling all Americans to live a christian family-values life...you don't see the hypocrisy Mr. Gingrich?

edhopper

(33,591 posts)
8. Judging by the response in the MSM
Fri Jan 20, 2012, 11:31 AM
Jan 2012

They obviously can be that stupid. That includes everyone on CNN and Morning Joe.

cilla4progress

(24,738 posts)
12. The worst kind of hypocrites
Fri Jan 20, 2012, 11:39 AM
Jan 2012

We get the leaders we deserve.

Unfortunately, election outcomes are at the mercy of the idiots and losers. Course, can't blame them, since the de-funding of public education and the glorification of anti-intellectualism, over recent years.

cilla4progress

(24,738 posts)
15. Right -
Fri Jan 20, 2012, 12:12 PM
Jan 2012

it all goes hand-in-hand, doesn't it? Defund the public square; all resources to the corporations.

What 3rd world country does this put us on a par with?

DLine

(397 posts)
9. I know one Gingrich supporter personally.....
Fri Jan 20, 2012, 11:32 AM
Jan 2012

He is convinced Newts reaction to the question was spontaneous and shows how well he can think and react on his feet.

EFerrari

(163,986 posts)
10. Greg Mitchell points out this morning that after talking about family values
Fri Jan 20, 2012, 11:35 AM
Jan 2012

Newt got a standing O for his six year adultery. So Republican.

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