tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post3664846330429089340..comments2024-03-28T07:23:41.917-04:00Comments on RIGHT SPEAK: Question/Debate of the Day: Why All the Concern About Newt's Vetting on the Right?BOSMANhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13613253160155525089noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-29956277969027978622011-12-09T08:20:22.252-05:002011-12-09T08:20:22.252-05:00"I am just really shocked that they choose Ne..."I am just really shocked that they choose Newt over Santorum or Bachmann," I choose Mr. Santorum and Mrs. Bachmann over Mr. Gingrich, but than again, I do not necessarily hop on the front-runner's band-wagon.Ohio JOEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03487408376861656109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-78776468349177076182011-12-08T22:44:37.316-05:002011-12-08T22:44:37.316-05:00Also, RW, I think you missed my point. I am not a...Also, RW, I think you missed my point. I am not accusing everyone of being anti-Mormon;I am saying that suspicion of Mormons can cause some of the same symptoms, and suspicion is far more difficult to remedy. I am not expecting everyone who has family values to get behind Romney. I am just really shocked that they choose Newt over Santorum or Bachmann, if they can't stomach Romney. Cain was crucified for being accused of doing things that Newt has openly admitted to. Newt also has been involved in government and lobbying government since about 1977. How can they see him as an anti-establishment candidate?<br /><br />AZAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-89466402406758876082011-12-08T18:57:30.360-05:002011-12-08T18:57:30.360-05:00"25% is the floor, not the ceiling, you'l..."25% is the floor, not the ceiling, you'll soon find out." While he has been as high as 32, he has also been as low as 16.Ohio JOEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03487408376861656109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-71611963676334513252011-12-08T16:54:44.689-05:002011-12-08T16:54:44.689-05:00I thought you would at least laugh at my joke, RW!...I thought you would at least laugh at my joke, RW!<br /><br />AZAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-35960195608579113902011-12-08T16:11:59.416-05:002011-12-08T16:11:59.416-05:00RW, does Palin connect with voters? If so, why wer...RW, does Palin connect with voters? If so, why were her numbers do dismal?<br /><br />-MarthaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-33301000093334641122011-12-08T16:10:53.749-05:002011-12-08T16:10:53.749-05:00RW, you know we've said over and over that the...RW, you know we've said over and over that there are other reasons to oppose Romney, not just Mormonism. Bit it is one.<br /><br />If Romney lacks the ability to connect with voters, then why has be been the frontunner for over a year? I think he connects just fine. The campaign is just getting started. 25% is the floor, not the ceiling, you'll soon find out.<br /><br />-MarthaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-61811049545618182262011-12-08T13:42:41.587-05:002011-12-08T13:42:41.587-05:00AZ,
What does that have to do with Mr. Limbaugh?
...AZ,<br /><br />What does that have to do with Mr. Limbaugh?<br /><br />Also, if this mass anti- Mormon truly doe exist, what makes you so certain that Romney is electable?<br /><br />Sooner or later, some of you need to come to grips with the fact that some people are opposed to Romney for many reasons that have nothing to do with his religion. Furthermore, he lacks the ability to connect with the voter. Many non Mormons have the same problem. Pawlenty is a prime example.Right Wingnuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06387554010360328076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-43487436556228169712011-12-08T12:52:28.012-05:002011-12-08T12:52:28.012-05:00RW, OJ, and AJR, I see that you are skeptical abou...RW, OJ, and AJR, I see that you are skeptical about the anti-Mormon bigotry, and I have heard others comment on this as well. I, personally, am seeing the effects of all of the years of "Mormons are the bogey-man" rhetoric that has gone on among--mostly evangelicals. I, also, did not believe things were as bad as this. There really is no way I can explain Newt's being the favorite of the family values people, other than to believe that many people are more comfortable with someone they KNOW is a liar than someone they suspect must be one. I can tell you that I am highly disappointed.<br /><br />John Schroeder recently posted at the Article 6 blog. He is an evangelical. He is concerned that many people are so "suspicious" of Mormons (not bigoted, necessarily) that it is almost worse than bigotry. People KNOW it's bad to be bigoted, but you can be as suspicious as you want, without ever educating yourself further. I suggest you read his post for yourselves.<br /><br />A side note. Martha said she received e-mail from various people. I sent an e-mail to one of Mitt's Boston evangelical/radio criticizers. It was actually a very nice e-mail--in response to something he wrote--reassuring him that if Mitt became President, I was sure evangelicals would make it through the process. The guy not only wrote back with his vitriol, he actually gave my e-mail to one of his "Ex-Mormons for Jesus" friends so HE could contact me! Talk about abuse! I was unspeakably angry! (And I didn't even use the F-bomb then, RW, so I'm sure you won't provoke me to it, LOL!)<br /><br />AZAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-7957654367485171522011-12-08T11:58:34.685-05:002011-12-08T11:58:34.685-05:00Good for you, RW. If you want to keep your head in...Good for you, RW. If you want to keep your head in the sand, it doesn't matter to me. I'm not a liar, and I don't bluff. Everyone around here knows me pretty well by now.<br /><br />I got into a lot of fights with people about Mormonism in 07 and 08. Lots of bloggers, writers, etc. Limbaugh's email to me was just more of the same, although he was probably the most high profile person who emailed be back. And Land.<br /><br />-MarthaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-88114452691253034802011-12-08T10:46:00.438-05:002011-12-08T10:46:00.438-05:00Martha,
If I was as concerned about anti-Mormon b...Martha,<br /><br />If I was as concerned about anti-Mormon bigotry as you are, I would have saved that email. If it was as bad as you say it is, it would be big news if released to the right media outlet. <br /><br />I'm calling your bluff.Right Wingnuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06387554010360328076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-71502923329403583002011-12-08T09:55:54.835-05:002011-12-08T09:55:54.835-05:00AJR, I never lied once about the Trig stuff either...AJR, I never lied once about the Trig stuff either. I simply said the facts don't make sense to me. <br /><br />You guys cannot find ONE single time I've ever lied about anything. Sure, I may have said a lot of nasty things, but that doesn't make me a liar.<br /><br />I'm not lying about Limbaugh either, and why on earth would I make up a lie about it? I mean, that's just plain stupid.<br /><br />-MarthaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-78975175117133545872011-12-08T09:52:20.566-05:002011-12-08T09:52:20.566-05:00RW, I wish I still had that email, as well. I woul...RW, I wish I still had that email, as well. I would happily publish it. along with the 7 page one from Richard Land telling me how false my religion is.<br /><br />I've never lied once on this or any board. You can believe me or not, I really don't care.<br /><br />-MarthaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-36109633062562964932011-12-08T09:51:13.836-05:002011-12-08T09:51:13.836-05:00Martha,
I would also like to see this "e-mai...Martha,<br /><br />I would also like to see this "e-mail". I must say that I am suspect of it as well because of some of your past statements....we are still waiting for all of your Trig Truther proof.<br /><br />A.J.R.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-25937951598967552432011-12-08T09:10:58.931-05:002011-12-08T09:10:58.931-05:00Personally, I think you guys are being way too ins...Personally, I think you guys are being way too insular on this campaign. For the most part Romney is considered a respectable candidate by the MSM. Sure there are the never ending discussions about MassCare and its inspiration of ObamaCare but for the most part Romney gets pretty good coverage by most media outlets. Every candidate will get scrutinized and every Republican will be made to look the fool.<br /><br />As far as Rush and Hannity go...they're just media people covering the topics of the day and that topic is Newt's surge. At this point Newt is the biggest frontrunner this race has seen. Does that mean Hannity or Rush is schilling for either one of them...doubtful.<br /><br />My advice...take a day, or a week off from this blog and go Christmas shopping or read a book...you'll feel a lot better in the end to get away from this nonsense for awhile.<br /><br />Don't worry about the lineup of Presidential Dopefuls because none of them will ned up winning in the general anyway. Go research some Senate races and get involved with them instead.<br /><br />jerseyrepublicanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-50514314441451627922011-12-08T08:18:00.378-05:002011-12-08T08:18:00.378-05:00Martha,
Your claim about David Limbaugh would be ...Martha,<br /><br />Your claim about David Limbaugh would be more believable if you produced the email. Knowing your history, your claim is likely either an exaggeration or a flat out LIE.Right Wingnuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06387554010360328076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-29829586091827022502011-12-08T07:52:00.032-05:002011-12-08T07:52:00.032-05:00"And now we have Palin implying that Newt is ..."And now we have Palin implying that Newt is the constitutional savior of the tea party!" Huh, I do think that is what she said. Do not twist people's word's. <br /><br /><br />"A Romney nomination and win will do a lot for this party." Yeah, move it further to the Left.<br /><br /><br />"He let me know in no uncertain terms that he does not believe a Mormon should be president." Let's just say, I have a difficult time believing that one. That takes the buscuit.Ohio JOEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03487408376861656109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-468802612302871432011-12-08T03:47:38.260-05:002011-12-08T03:47:38.260-05:00Good point Teemu...that's RWN spinning nonsens...Good point Teemu...that's RWN spinning nonsense again.Doug NYC GOPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00457483710583021449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-33238402093500805522011-12-08T03:42:35.372-05:002011-12-08T03:42:35.372-05:00"When the DNC attacks Mitt, it elevates him i..."When the DNC attacks Mitt, it elevates him in the eyes of the GOP primary electorate..."<br /><br />Please put links on some right wing columnist or commentator, blog, audio or anything, that shows this rallying effect of the DNC ads against Romney. Fox News was so rallied around Romney, that Greta decided to do a program segment around the DNC of how flip-flop image is going to be problem to Romney, and Bret Baier decided to the half of the interview based on the ads...Teemunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-39117409276907747772011-12-08T01:42:57.948-05:002011-12-08T01:42:57.948-05:00Rush also recently said, "I'm tired of th...Rush also recently said, "I'm tired of the 'media' thinking they can choose our candidate". My question for Rush is this: WHICH MEDIA? Are you not part of the media? what about Redstate, and Levin, and Fox, and (you fill in the blank). Have these not been relentlessly attacking Mitt from day one and propping up the next available candidate who they hope will take down Romney? For Mitt, the attacks on him (at least the ones that matter the most) have been coming from the right. For this primary season, it is these attacks which are most damaging. By attacking him like they do, are the aforementioned media not 'choosing' our candidate? Or at least the candidate they least want? Rush, your suggestion that Mitt is the only candidate NOT being attacked is dishonest. in the words of the late Tony Snow..."you're smokin rope man".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-40798741231762589172011-12-08T01:03:25.120-05:002011-12-08T01:03:25.120-05:00"Make no mistake, the Dems want to run agains..."Make no mistake, the Dems want to run against Romney, or they would have gone for the full takedown by now."<br /><br />The DNC has already spent millions in anti-Romney ads in key battleground states. Romney is the ONLY guy w/a high % shot to win the purple states (based on over a year of polling data). The DNC told Pelosi to shut up because they didn't want Newt baggage to become an issue yet. They want it to come out in two months from now.Slick-Willyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00056211877694972304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-76695958679445483682011-12-08T00:12:02.615-05:002011-12-08T00:12:02.615-05:00Rush is a waste of time to listen to.Rush is a waste of time to listen to.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-90808156452836947882011-12-07T23:58:45.719-05:002011-12-07T23:58:45.719-05:00RWN,
I've promised myself the same on more th...RWN,<br /><br />I've promised myself the same on more than one occasion and I've utterly failed to follow through. :)hamacahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13236317902162863355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-58402405044790148982011-12-07T23:48:33.588-05:002011-12-07T23:48:33.588-05:00I know I said I would take a break from commenting...I know I said I would take a break from commenting, but I couldn't resist. ;)Right Wingnuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06387554010360328076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-56525996045074367082011-12-07T23:47:40.711-05:002011-12-07T23:47:40.711-05:00Doug,
When the DNC attacks Mitt, it elevates him ...Doug,<br /><br />When the DNC attacks Mitt, it elevates him in the eyes of the GOP primary electorate...just like Pelosi attacking Newt was "an early Christmas gift" to him. Others in the Dem party urged Nancy to shut her trap after that incident. <br /><br />Make no mistake, the Dems want to run against Romney, or they would have gone for the full takedown by now.Right Wingnuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06387554010360328076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-80767617627594938242011-12-07T23:46:03.705-05:002011-12-07T23:46:03.705-05:00from david french
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/fr...from david french<br /><br />http://www.patheos.com/blogs/frenchrevolution/2011/12/07/the-agony-of-newt-gingrich/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com