Gingrich: Romney Doesn't Understand Real World

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Gingrich: Romney Doesn't Understand the 'Real' World

Thu 26 Jan 12 | 07:00 PM ET

Larry Kudlow

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Larry 209 Wrote: Jan 30, 2012 6:02 PM

The problem is, the REAL world is disappearing. The fake, corrupt, no integrity and immoral world is here. Of course Romney would not want to be a part of that world. Neither do I. Touble is, a lot of people in this country just don't care. They are, the takers, illegals, corrupt, immoral ones that are here to get what they can, while they can. They are not worth anything. Newt is one of them. Listen, I have been a Republican for a long time and I will be re-reged as an Independent soon. I have alway chosen the man or women who I thought best for the job. I will continue to do that. No what I consider negative things about Mr. Romney. If they were things like that out there, they would have been brought up by now. Newt was for Obama care if

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WallyOzzy Wrote: Jan 30, 2012 12:39 AM

CORRUPTION, Theft, Liar, Cheat!

Meg Whitman worked with Romney at Bain in 1995, when Bain Capital bought FTD

Ask Mitt about the FTD deal (94-95) Essentially a HOSTILE buy-out forced on 20,000 members as a “MERGER” but was actually a SECRETLY held Public Auction ripping off its members, Questionable legal transaction and DEFINITELY morally and ethically of the lowest caliber.

Explain Mitt’s knowledge, participation, and or influence, with NO platitudes or non-sequiturs. Connect: Meg Whitman & Perry Capital NY. Millions!

NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT

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Jim Oakland Wrote: Jan 29, 2012 11:52 PM

Gingrich talking socialized medicine; these ideas are Obamacare but in 2005.
"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcSjLvWLcxE"

If you have any doubt that Newt is a Socialist or at least has socialist tendency watch it. Not exciting stuff but very revealing. This guy is a freak'n Marxist.

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Collateral Damage Wrote: Jan 30, 2012 12:26 AM

Jim, Newt was simlply expressing CONSERVATIVE think tank theory!!! Get some fresh air.

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Jim Oakland Wrote: Jan 29, 2012 11:46 PM

I find it dishonest to criticize Romney care when you have been pushing the idea in Washington as a national model for 20 years. Obama-care was Newt's idea or was strongly pushed by him before Obama or Romney were in office.
Video proof:
"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYHSdRRLb7U&feature=related"

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Collateral Damage Wrote: Jan 30, 2012 12:16 AM

Hey Jim, Kudlow is beholdin' to the Wall Street Big Dogs!! Without them, he's unemployed.

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HappyDays Wrote: Jan 29, 2012 11:12 PM

I don't begrudge Mitt for having been successful. In fact, I admire him. Unfortunately, 90 percent of Americans don't understand what it takes to be successful. They won't learn it during this campaign. Obama will make Mitt look like a Republican fat cat. Romney will be the ideal Democrat target.

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Collateral Damage Wrote: Jan 30, 2012 12:17 AM

A real 1%er!?! TOAST!!!!!

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Marked as Spam Wrote: Jan 29, 2012 10:27 PM

Yo, Republicans, Massachusetts has 'death panels,' thanks to RomneyCare. Here's what you need to know; people are dying Mass., and Mass. has ROMNEYCARE.

Yep, the Democrats in Massachusetts have been trying to undo the 'Death Panels' to no success.

You can thank the Republicans in the state senate and their endless filibustering.

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Marked as Spam Wrote: Jan 29, 2012 10:28 PM

I mean, just how much 'Drill here, Drill now' legislation was passed during the entire George W. Bush eight year 'Reign of Error?'

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Jim Oakland Wrote: Jan 29, 2012 11:49 PM

Newt came up with the idea.

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Collateral Damage Wrote: Jan 30, 2012 12:24 AM

"Drill here!! Drill NOW!!" would solve a massive amount of the problems in relatively short order.

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Paul273 Wrote: Jan 29, 2012 9:56 PM

If you want an idea of what a Romney presidency would be like, check this out.
http://conservativesamizdat.blogspot.com/2011/09/part-v-how-mitt-romney-turned-3-billion.html

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birdfighter Wrote: Jan 29, 2012 9:44 PM

I see in the last couple of days Newt has taken up a new line of excuses--yes, he, too, is a victim of he GOP establishment. The establishment GOP is a conspiracy against free choice and truth and honor, well, even more evil than the democrat GOP. Who is this mysterious, hidden GOP establishment, and why would they pick a terrible man, Romney, over a wonderful man, Newt? Yes, I suppose there are esteemed members of the GOP, and, yes, I see most of them endorse Romney rather than Newt. Seems logical they would prefer Romney over Newt. I know I do. Frankly, I'm impressed when people I like endorse Romney,while rejecting Newt. Seems perfectly right to me, like choosing success, not sure failure against Obama..

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Collateral Damage Wrote: Jan 30, 2012 12:20 AM

$8 Million in ATTACK adsjQuery15206071262654654868_1327900535796? Paid for by Wall Street??? Vird, you need to step back, and consider what Axelrod and the MSM are going to do to RINO Romney!!!

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Collateral Damage Wrote: Jan 30, 2012 12:20 AM

$8 Million in ATTACK adsjQuery15206071262654654868_1327900535797? Paid for by Wall Street??? Vird, you need to step back, and consider what Axelrod and the MSM are going to do to RINO Romney!!!

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Mark in CA Wrote: Jan 29, 2012 9:41 PM

I'm not convinced either Romney or Gingrich are in touch with reality. I think Santorum may be.

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Leonard152 Wrote: Jan 29, 2012 8:51 PM

As Jesus said to those who wanted to stone a prostitute, "He who is without sin among you cast the first stone." How outraged we become when someone else's mistakes are revealed for display! So Mitt Romney has never sinned in his life and for this reason we should vote for him? With our ship headed for an iceberg we should be satisfied with a man who will steer the ship off course just enough to change the angle of impact? Those who support Romney do not fully grasp the kind of danger which threatens America thanks to Obozo. If they understood the seriousness of our predicament they could NEVER vote for yet another spineless chameleon.

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Collateral Damage Wrote: Jan 30, 2012 12:22 AM

Looks like $8 Million in sins in Florida for RINO Romney (aka Obama-Lite)!!!!!

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Larry_Townhall Wrote: Jan 29, 2012 8:32 PM

Newt's point seems to be Mitt isn't connected to the same reality the rest of us are. We saw evidence of this when he made his $10,000 bet with Gov. Perry on the debate stage. It indicates he's not in touch with anyone earning under a million dollars a year. Alcoholics Anonymous has the best success in curing an alcoholic. They know whereof they speak. The questions about Mr. Romney's capitalist experience is important to those of us who aren't venture fund investors but are only 9 to 5 working stiffs. Why shouldn't we believe his primary focus as President will be making money for venture fund investors rather than putting the rest of us back to work?

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wes174 Wrote: Jan 29, 2012 7:23 PM

sorry to be the one to point this out ....Gingriches only connection with the real world has bee from illicit affairs and self centered power mongeling He F..k GA , He f ..k the Us and now he wants another slice of our future. I would only ask...? who would support a man who has demonstrated over two decades his incompetence and aggredious lack of morals ?

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BibiGanoush Wrote: Jan 29, 2012 7:12 PM

Perhaps Graham's years of rebellion, drugs and women have clogged his brain. He obviously is not following his dad, who has garnered respect from around the world. This is what happens when you mix religion and politics, and those who do are living against the bible. To quote: Give to Caesar the things that are Ceasers. And unto God, the things that are Gods. I just hate it when these bible thumpers change or eliminate the bible to fit their needs. Praise the Lord, and pass the ammunition. They are at it again!!!

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Dobermite Wrote: Jan 29, 2012 6:17 PM

For those of you who think I am being mean with Kudlow, let me assure you, if not provoked I don't have a mean-spirited bone in my body.

I am consumed with mercy and empathy for those who show mercy and empathy.

But anyone who would participate in what is being done to Newt Gingrich now, a coordinated effort to destroy this man and a Romney staffer admitted as much just today, well that person is a vicious animal who deserves neither mercy nor empathy.

Like any other vicious animal, such people need to be put down, metaphorically speaking.

Larry the Crackhead chose to join that lynch-mob, and even worse, when the victim is someone he has called a friend, so this man is a vicious animal for whom I do not have one ounce of mercy.

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C.H. Wrote: Jan 29, 2012 6:26 PM

Dobermite: Use the same measuring stick with Newt.

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Dobermite Wrote: Jan 29, 2012 5:58 PM

This interview had nothing to do with Bain Capital or anything else Newt said.

NONE WHATSOEVER

This was about one thing and one thing only.

What Sarah Palin aptly described as a - "Coordinated effort to crucify Newt Gingrich"

This was simply Larry the Crackhead doing his part.

Thats all this was.

THAT and nothing else.

The "Anti Capitalist" meme is just that, a straw man for the suckers, just another way to take Newt Gingrich out, but this crackhead can't fool me and I hope he doesn't fool you either.

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C.H. Wrote: Jan 29, 2012 6:24 PM

Dobermite: Newt whines about how much money Romney has and how he's been running for office for 4years, but maybe Newt shouldn't have been going on a cruise at the beginning of his campaign. Maybe he should've been serious from the beginning.

If Romney knows how hard the campaign trail is and he prepares himself how is that a negative? Why does Newt whine and criticize Romney about being organized, funded and prepared when Newt could've been organized, funded and prepared if he had started earlier and worked as hard?

I want a president who knows how to work hard and be prepared. I don't want a president who asks me to vote for him because he believes he's the smartest guy in the world.

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Collateral Damage Wrote: Jan 29, 2012 5:53 PM

Gave up on Kudlow altogether, and don't watch or listen to him anymore. More folks ought to get their financial info ELSEWHERE now that Kudlow, in the bag for his WALL STREET buds, has embraced RINO Romney (aka Obama-Lite)!?! What else would anyone expect from an affiliate of NBC. DONE WITH KUDLOW!!! Others should tune him out permanently as well!?!?!

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BibiGanoush Wrote: Jan 29, 2012 5:45 PM

Some Republicans think they are Christians because it says so on their birth certificate!

On August 19, 2010, when asked by CNN correspondent John King if he had doubts that President Barack Obama is a Christian, Franklin Graham stated,

"I think the president's problem is that he was born a Muslim, his father was a Muslim. The seed of Islam is passed through the father like the seed of Judaism is passed through the mother. He was born a Muslim, his father gave him an Islamic name."

Talk about bearing false witness.

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Dobermite Wrote: Jan 29, 2012 5:21 PM

Blair31 Wrote:

What does this have to do with his interview of Newt?

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Torr Wrote:

I noticed that you haven't responded to Blair31's question, Dobe.

i, too, would like to know the pertinence of your question relative to the discussion about whether Newt was "attacking" capitalism.

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The point of this is to give Mr. Kudlow a taste of his own medicine.

BREAKING NEWS

"It is not about winning here anymore," one Romney staffer told BuzzFeed.

"It's about destroying Gingrich — and it's working."

END QUOTE

Kudlow was piling on in this interview and doing his part to "destroy" Newt Gingrich, and if thats how this crackhead wants to play it, if he wants to play rough, then I'll give him a taste of his own medicine.

Understand now?

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Dobermite Wrote: Jan 29, 2012 5:22 PM

That said:

NY TIMES
1995

Fifteen months ago, Mr. Kudlow made a highly public confession of his drug problem shortly after he was forced to resign as chief economist at Bear Stearns. He also made a fresh career start as a conservative political commentator for television and magazines and said he believed that he had overcome his addiction.

But over the weekend, Mrs. Kudlow petitioned for a divorce and an order to prevent Mr. Kudlow from tapping their Bear Stearn’s retirement account to pay for a weeks-long cocaine binge.

“The defendant will use such money to buy cocaine,” she stated in an affidavit, “and in so doing will likely suffer a fatal overdose and will dissipate the only remaining liquid marital assets.”

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jayz1943 Wrote: Jan 29, 2012 5:29 PM

I guess it reinforces the perception that drug addiction has consequences, one of which is a lack of credibility. Does a drug-altered state of affect what is said? Of course it does.

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James365 Wrote: Jan 29, 2012 4:59 PM

After reading the comments on this page, I am think people are insane. They comment about everything but the Kudlow/Goingrich interview!

In the exchange, Gingrich clearly expresses his points of his criticism of Romney. Take it or leave it. Kudlow continues to bangs away ranting about Gingrich's attacks on capitalism. Enough. I thing Gingrich's criticism of Romney is valid. Republicans are looking for a candidate who understands and has sentiment for their positions. Is Romney that candidate? He acts clueless.

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James365 Wrote: Jan 29, 2012 5:03 PM

Clueless. Like the foreign banking issue. Most of us don't have one but we understand clearly a foreign account doesn't have to disclose a patron's holdings to another government. They are used to hide money. Why does Romney keep getting caught off guard? To me this is a lack good judgment, wisdom and preparation for candidacy. Shouldn't he have cleaned his closet before running?

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Lighthouse52 Wrote: Jan 29, 2012 3:50 PM

Newt is right. To look at how businesses were changed under Mr. Romney and Bail Capital is not an attack against capitalism. It is necessary to gain deeper understanding of Mr. Romney's character so voters can determine whether that is the character they want to have in a President. It is a very high standard that is set for the Presidency. Why didn't the media and the Republicans raise a stink when Mr. Romney questioned Newt about his business arrangement with Freddie Mac? Why didn't they accuse Mr. Romney of attacking capitalism and Freddie Mac's and Newt's right to have "freedom of contract?" It sounds like a double standard to me in favor of Mr. Romney.

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Dobermite Wrote: Jan 29, 2012 2:07 PM

NY TIMES
1995

Fifteen months ago, Mr. Kudlow made a highly public confession of his drug problem shortly after he was forced to resign as chief economist at Bear Stearns. He also made a fresh career start as a conservative political commentator for television and magazines and said he believed that he had overcome his addiction.

But over the weekend, Mrs. Kudlow petitioned for a divorce and an order to prevent Mr. Kudlow from tapping their Bear Stearn’s retirement account to pay for a weeks-long cocaine binge.

“The defendant will use such money to buy cocaine,” she stated in an affidavit, “and in so doing will likely suffer a fatal overdose and will dissipate the only remaining liquid marital assets.”

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Blair31 Wrote: Jan 29, 2012 3:28 PM

What does this have to do with his interview of Newt?

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Torr Wrote: Jan 29, 2012 5:12 PM

I noticed that you haven't responded to Blair31's question, Dobe. i, too, would like to know the pertinence of your question relative to the discussion about whether Newt was "attacking" capitalism.
This is a TH columnist blog site; it’s not Esquire, or True Confession. …Perhaps you are just in the wrong forum, by mistake?

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Dobermite Wrote: Jan 29, 2012 5:18 PM

The point of this is to give Mr. Kudlow a taste of his own medicine.

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BREAKING NEWS

"It is not about winning here anymore," one Romney staffer told BuzzFeed.

"It's about destroying Gingrich — and it's working."

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Kudlow was piling on in this interview and doing his part to "destroy" Newt Gingrich, and if thats how this crackhead wants to play it, if he wants to play rough, then I'll give him a taste of his own medicine.

Understand now?

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RG_From_THP Wrote: Jan 29, 2012 2:01 PM

BibiGanoush a.k.a. mynameisLegion a.k.a. Sybil a.k.a. Ray Ancle is a mentally ill person who is employed by the Barack Obama Administration at the Internal Revenue Service.

BibiGanoush a.k.a. mynameisLegion a.k.a. Sybil a.k.a. Ray Ancle wants Obama elected and taxes raised for his own personal job security.

BibiGanoush a.k.a. mynameisLegion a.k.a. Sybil a.k.a. Ray Ancle has lived 'Off' the Government in some form or other for many Years and has a 'Twisted' vested interest in the re-election of Barack Obama.

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Joe211 Wrote: Jan 29, 2012 1:57 PM

I never thought I would ever make this statement out loud, but with the sellouts in Congress passing bill after bill, giving away our freedoms, I am afraid I am going to vote for Ron Paul. His attitude towards Muslims is idiotic. However, I have watched Republicans and Liberals bills that allow American Citizens to be arrested without trial, severly limit our right to bear arms. They are giving away of rights to the UN and other International organizations and generally trashing our Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Rick Santorum is a good man and a good conservative, but I don't hear the alarm in his voice concerning American becoming a dictatorship. Yes, the economy is critical, but if we lose our freedom what does it matter?

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Dobermite Wrote: Jan 29, 2012 2:02 PM

I hope Ron Paul runs as a third party candidate, just so I can stick it to Romney and the establishment and the faux conservative media by voting for Paul.

No, I am not a Paul supporters, but I sure as hell will be if he runs third party and the alternatives are Mitt Romney and Barack Obama, progressive and progressive lite.

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Dobermite Wrote: Jan 29, 2012 1:17 PM

SATCHMOJAZZ Wrote:

You've been ranting against Gingrich ever since his remark about Bain Capital . . . over and over and over. Enough, already!

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Satchmo, Larry doesn't give a spit about Newt's Bain attacks and he know this anti capitalist meme is a bunch of BS, he knows these are just talking points designed to insulate Romney and portray Newt as something he is not. He knows Newt has spent a lifetime promoting the actual policies that make it easier for free enterprise to thrive.

All Kudlow is doing here is carrying Romney and the establishments water.

If that means he has to sell-out someone he's called a "friend" for 30 Years, so be it.

Thats why I have NO MERCY for this POS and I will give him a taste of his own medicine.

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Dobermite Wrote: Jan 29, 2012 1:20 PM

If Larry wants to act like a two-bit crackhead and sell Newt out for his 30 pieces of silver, then I am going to make sure everyone knows exactly who and what Larry Kudlow is.

If he wants to use Alinsky tactics against a lifelong conservative, then I have no mercy for this junky.

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C.H. Wrote: Jan 29, 2012 12:57 PM

Newt is trying to engage in the politics of personal destruction, but he comes off as envious and small. He's always whining that Romney is spreading lies, but he's up to his eyeballs in spreading lies. He's the one that lacks judgment and character, yet he accuses Romney of lacking those? Romney didn't have tawdry affairs with reams of excuses shooting out of his mouth.

Mr. Kudlow is correct when he says that Mr Obama will use Newt's words against him. Newt won't have an intelligent argument then either. He will dodge and whine saying Mr. Obama is, "..not fair! He's against Grandmothers and Grandfathers!! and babies! and puppies!!"(so clinonesque).

It's not working.

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My Redeemer Wrote: Jan 29, 2012 1:10 PM

So what are you saying then that funding babies to be killed is good character.

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Collateral Damage Wrote: Jan 29, 2012 1:54 PM

GREAT POINT!!! Willard the baby killer!!!

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Collateral Damage Wrote: Jan 29, 2012 1:56 PM

GREAT POINT!!! Willard the baby killer!?!

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C.H. Wrote: Jan 29, 2012 5:39 PM

re-post of Richard141:"Romney supports letting the citizens of a state decide if they want government involvement in healthcare. Massachusetts residents wanted it. The nearly totally democrat legislature wanted it. He tried to veto some of the more "big government" aspects of it but was over-ridden by the legislature. He doesn't want FEDERAL control of healthcare. Do you understand this now? Later we can go over Romney's (and the other 49 governors) ability to change abortion laws. The rest (gun control, taxes) we will try to get to."

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Collateral Damage Wrote: Jan 29, 2012 1:54 PM

RINO Romney carpet-bombing Florida with negative distortions and outright LIES is the candidate who is employing 'the politics of personal destruction!" I have stopped watching Kudlow on CNBC because Kudlow apparently endorses such moronic behavior!!!! C.H., are you one of the blind being led by the bought and paid forjQuery15201595118319651207_1327862467312??

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Collateral Damage Wrote: Jan 29, 2012 1:54 PM

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Collateral Damage Wrote: Jan 29, 2012 1:54 PM

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Steve138 Wrote: Jan 30, 2012 4:05 PM

JHC, Stop your dam crying already!! Sorry that we don't have a single good canidate. This campaign is calm compared to what was done 100-200 years ago in presidential campaigns
Both these guys will be hit alot harder by Obama & his lying, cheating minions if they get the nomination. This is only good practice & gets them prepared for the hell to come in the general election. I believe our only hope is for a Jeb Bush or another "true" conservative gets in & really excites the entire party!!!

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