It's important that they be accurate, tell the truth.

This from the guy that proudly lied in his campaign ad?

I used to think Romney was a typical flip flopping politician, but these days I'm thinking Romney is a reality impaired compulsive liar.

Yes, this is the same Newt Gingrich who taught the Repubs how to do negative vitriolic, lying campaigns and malign their opponents back in the day, now, poor Newt just can't take what he's created and managed to dish out all these years.

I find it absolutely hilarious that the monster the GOP establishment created is being used to crush the GOP establishment.

the speaker would like to say that we shouldn't have any negativity

Well of course not, why would Gingrich want all his turds to float to the top, thus reminding voters that he is the worst person that could ever be POTUS and leader of the free world -- worse than Nixon or any other Republican (or Democrat), EVER.

True Patriot

The graphic imagery you unleashed harkened me back to the TyD Bowl Man,...isn't Newt just a chunkier version of same?

"Waaaaaaah!" (Newt Gingrich, December 20, 2011)

"Aw, shuddup ya big cry-baby." (Mitt Romney, December 21, 2011)

"Waaaaaaaaaaaaah!" (Mitt Romney, November 7, 2012)

"Aw, shuddup ya big cry-baby." (President re-elect Barack Obama, November 8, 2012)

Obama/Biden 2012

Romney: Sorry Newt, but I want to win this beauty contest.

Well, ya gotta admit, Mitt's a lot prettier than Newt.

But, you know Newt has inner beauty and a great personality.

Reminds me of a blind date I had once.

@ skip: Bwahahaha! Inner beauty...teehee.

Well, he is on this 3rd wife, so you must be on to something Mr. Skip.

skip,

Was she as bad as the one you're holding?

Skiddy,

"The Lame Street Media left wing propaganda machines are already gearing up for some mud slinging..." You mean like the Swift-Boat crew.

LL

Clara KCMO-- the TyD Bowl Man -- LMAO! Except as hard as Snewty tries, he can't get the bowl clean.

skip Nicholson, Oklahoma City-- Studies show there's a lot to that (and why some conservatives point out it would be hard for Rubio, who is short, staring to lose his hair, and gaining weight so can't be a rising star--I'd add minority too). And why Perry always tries to stand tall next to Romney and others. Snewt doesn't even try sucking in his gut, but is definitely like a blind date--a really bad blind date--seems worth a try then becomes a disaster.

Jahmekan-- If it's not inner beauty or personality, maybe wealth and power? What does this say about his fellow adulterer Calista? She is no more First Lady material than Snewt is presidential.

TO: Skiddy who wrote:

"Romney is correct. The Lame Street Media left wing propaganda machines are already gearing up for some mud slinging and smear tactics that we've never seen the likes of before. It will be unbelievable, and most of it garbage..."

You betcha! Nominate Newt, and we'll have him for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and we'll give ex-Republican Voters "Proof" for desert.

If Republicans would properly "vet" their candidates BEFORE they nominate them they'd know for themselves who and what their nominee is, but Republicans love to turn a blind eye and a deaf ear while they live in fairy tale land pretending their deeply flawed candidate is "perfect".

Obama / Biden 2012

The republican right invented the "dirty tricks" political campaign. Forget about the Swift Boat campaign and remember the stories planted in South Carolina about John McCain having fathered a mixed race baby. Jesus people!... this was republican against republican. All in the favor of Kim Dong Bush. This is going to be the dirtiest election in this country's history and I hope the democratic left will spare nothing in dragging the republicans through every pile of cow @!$%# in the pasture. Listening to these republican crybabies whine about negative advertising makes me want to puke, preferably on Rick Santorum. When it comes to 2012 I hope the democrats go after these hypocrites tooth and nail!!! Never let up!!

Obama is going to run the table on any one of these GOP/TEA nitwits.

It's no contest. Obama is going to be re-elected in a landslide.

There's not one GOP/TEA candidate that is even electable.

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American girl..... you mean like Mr Obama was vetted? Ive never known less about a sitting president's past. And no im not talking his birth Cert, I know he is a citizen. Any reason why his or his wife's grades are not public? I mean, Im not trying attack anyone Im just curious as to what he actually accomplished other than the spoon fed information we have gotten.

Jolly

He's been vetted the past 3 years. He has failed as President of this great country.

Romney is a whining piece of sh.t nobody takes serious. Go away!

Obama's Hells kitchen is so funny. No Drama Obama simply tells the truth, with thoughtfulness, intelligence, and in a calm way. That's scary for the right-wing -- you bet your sweet bippy!

Such a sorry bunch. I hope the republicans are watching this unfold but I bet that many of them would say that someone is just making this up. I think Newt and Romney should spend some time reading the Bible. There is a lot about reaping what you sow and I hope it is time that Newt starts reaping. When I hear him say something about being positive it makes me want to puke! He wants to be positive after how many years of slimy negavity? And somehow with his Merry Christmas ad he even makes that seem slimy. Keep it Newt!

It may be Obama's Hells Kitchen, but it will be Romney that will be in the frying pan getting his azz cooked.

Watch out what you ask for Romney, because the batter is ready to dip your sorry azz in it and Obama is ready to fry you up. you came into the kitchen (the game) with unclean hands as well.

So JH and Jolly - who's your candidate (a question that drives most TeaLosers crazy these days)? Oh, well, don't skid(dy) yer shorts over it - the GOBP will always decide what's best for you...

By no means am I a Gingrich fan (reminds me of a true life Eric Cartman, "Respect my authoriti!"), but I hope he tears Willard a new one since he's brave enough to make those comments while hiding behind his Super PAC friends, "whom he has no control over or contact with." Newt was right, the only reason Willard is an "outsider" is because he's lost elections.

truepatriot, yu really believe that? Really?? Enough said.

American Girl, sorry, if you think the media is fair and vetted your guy, you are way out there.

dudogger, I would rather them decide what's best for me than the liberals.

I can't wait until President Obama really starts to campaign. The crowds he will draw will be huge 150 thousand or more what an awesome show it will be because I will be there when history is made again. WOW! can't wait.

Obama / Biden 2012

What FlipRomney meant to say:

If President Obama tells the truth you will think it's Hell!

--Skiddy,

Your racism is showing up all over these blogs.

Tell us what's the real reason why you HATE! President Obama?

Does any of the words you will use have the letter n or b in them?

Anyone going into this current administration would come out with mud on their face. Remember where we were when Obama got elected? No? Really? People have such short memories. So like I said, anyone would come out with mud on their face. The really cool thing that Obama did was continue to get things done even with being faced with a brick wall of Tea baggers. I could bring up his military record, but that would be to easy. I could bring out the fact that unemployment claims are down below 2008 levels and the unemployment rate is shrinking... but, naw, that would be targeted by a redneck saying he ain't got a job yet.

I don't know what to say to my fellow Americans, he has played an amazing hand for the cards he was dealt. I am excited to see what could happen if he can be re-elected. I honestly can't believe the Republicans in our country are arguing over these two idiots. You want to give more of your money to the rich, be my guest. Just make sure it's a personal check, because I'm done sending them money.

Skiddy, check your drawers, I think you have a skiddy in them.

Nothing like the moron leftwingnut democraps to think that IDIOT in chief is gonna win in 2012 but go right ahead lemmings and follow the biggest idiot AND PROVEN LIAR in american history down the path of stupidity. You have that down to an art form. HAVE A GOOD DAY DULLARDS!!! Anybody but OBUNGLE in 2012!!!!

Solutions, why are YOU throwing the race card. I'm going on the facts only. Take your race card and throw it somewhere else. The letter d is in a word to describe you. And your buddy John Bayner. Keep believing the crap thrown your way. Your stupidity and hypocrisy is laughable.

That's right! Obama will turn this election into the dirtiest and most contentious and negative elections in history!

He can't tout his record for the last 3.5 years, now can he?

What? Where have you been???

TO: EvaPeron who wrote:

"...Obama will turn this election into the dirtiest and most contentious and negative elections in history! He can't tout his record for the last 3.5 years, now can he?"

Ha! Republicans are on record for creating the 2nd Great Depression, for allowing 2 oil men to lie us into war with the 2nd largest oil producing nation in the world, and for crashing our economy so bad that we still haven't fully recovered.

Republicans' record is so bad they claim amnesia, and Republicans are not even capable of accepting responsibility so they cannot be in any position where "being responsible" is required. However, Republicans WILL try to lie and take credit for other people's accomplishments.

REPUBLICANS = TAX CUTS for the rich, and PAY CUTS for the American People.

Obama / Biden 2012

God I hope you have a healthy mental support system.

Off topic, but does anyone know how to cancel a bid on E-Bay?

I put in a $7 bid for a "Mickey Mouse Outfit," and now it seems I'm only nineteen minutes away from owning Obama's entire Cabinet and over 36 anti-business Czars!

Nice catch, icfantv!

(Just in case the editor puts down the eggnog long enough to fix this later, the original statement reads "I am told they are going to spend $1.4 dollars next week."

Yup, if Newt can't top a buck forty, he really does have cash flow problems.

$1.4 dollars was only the opening bid.

$1.40 doesn't get you anything at Tiffany's.

These Giving Layaway Angles may very well be on the Right or Left as far as their views are concerned.

Much more likely they are righties

Typical conservative using a OWS tactic of helping other folks and co-opting it as their own. Rob, you are disgusting, but Happy Holidays anyho!!

Rob -

You had me till you got to "It's a safe bet that these Angels are conservatives. Historically, conservatives have been proved to be much more generous in charity than liberals." Not to mention "conservatives are the compassionate givers and the libs are the takers."

I've seen lots of reports recently on this phenomenon. None of them mentioned the political persuasion of either the givers or the recipients. In fact, most of the givers are going out of their way to remain anonymous, which is what true giving is all about.

But I'm happy to hear that you're a compassionate giver youself. From your prior postings on here, I'd never have guessed that you were the type to want to help out those less fortunate than you.

By the way, did you ever happen to think about the term "compassionate conservatism"? If I remember my English classes correctly, "compassionate" in this case is an adjective or a word that modifies the meaning of the noun it's attached to. Ever wonder why there's no such term as "compassionate liberalism"? It's because that would be redundant.

Peace and Goodwill, Rob - to ALL mankind.

JoAnne,

I have a theory that the red staters are more 'generous' because they have a little more left over after taking more in Federal subsidies then they pay in. Also, they tend to be first in line with the CHURCH deductions,...

We really need to change that whole Churches are tax exempt deal. Cuz' LORD knows they are politicking from the pulpit.

Rob: conservatives are the compassionate givers

Please. Give me a break.

These are the same conservatives who complain about giving away their money. These are the same conservatives who decry handouts. These are the same conservatives who claim that everyone should fend for themselves.

Rob, you have your stories all mixed up.

Here some interesting reading on the subject Fielden.....

Sixteen months ago, Arthur C. Brooks, a professor at Syracuse University, published "Who Really Cares: The Surprising Truth About Compassionate Conservatism." The surprise is that liberals are markedly less charitable than conservatives.

If many conservatives are liberals who have been mugged by reality, Brooks, a registered independent, is, as a reviewer of his book said, a social scientist who has been mugged by data. They include these findings:

-- Although liberal families' incomes average 6 percent higher than those of conservative families, conservative-headed households give, on average, 30 percent more to charity than the average liberal-headed household ($1,600 per year vs. $1,227).

-- Conservatives also donate more time and give more blood.

-- Residents of the states that voted for John Kerry in 2004 gave smaller percentages of their incomes to charity than did residents of states that voted for George Bush.

-- Bush carried 24 of the 25 states where charitable giving was above average.

-- In the 10 reddest states, in which Bush got more than 60 percent majorities, the average percentage of personal income donated to charity was 3.5. Residents of the bluest states, which gave Bush less than 40 percent, donated just 1.9 percent.

-- People who reject the idea that "government has a responsibility to reduce income inequality" give an average of four times more than people who accept that proposition.

Brooks demonstrates a correlation between charitable behavior and "the values that lie beneath" liberal and conservative labels. Two influences on charitable behavior are religion and attitudes about the proper role of government.

Rob, I reject your research

Many Dems don't feel the need to bleet their horn, beat their chests and take every deduction available to them.

Also,...where is the link on the TIME donations,...those are not tracked or quantified by any meaningful consistent stick. Oh, and while canvassing for Barack Obama in 2008 I met no less than three Repubs who were deducting their political contributions as charitable,...A strict NO-NO; but they didn't believe me. Priceless, right?

Spot on Clara. This is a great link that discusses the flawed data espoused by Mr. Brooks. Primarily, the biggest concern is that contributions to a church are considered charitable gifts. So a Mormon who is mandated to tithe 10% of income gets counted as a charity giver even though those contributions are primarily used to support church specific expenses. Brooks article is frustrating because he uses charities to pit liberals against conservatives; church goers against non-denominational religious people; religious people against non-religious people. And then of course we get religious-conservatives like Rob playing the "I'm better than you" game.

Note, however, that generosity is not the same thing as donating to a nonprofit organization. These are different concepts. The first means, voluntarily helping others at some cost to oneself. The second means, giving money to an organization that qualifies as “not for profit” under the U.S. tax code.

Donations to one’s own church are tax-deductible. But that does not make them charitable, in the older sense of the word. They are membership dues for a social club. They do not benefit the wider community, as would, for example, donations to the Red Cross.

http://yashwata.info/2011/03/15/charity-paper-preview/

Well Clara it's certainly your right to reject my research. But the research is not mine. And Nick Kristoff cites the same research in an article that appeared in the New York Times with the following lead in....

"This holiday season is a time to examine who’s been naughty and who’s been nice, but I’m unhappy with my findings. The problem is this: We liberals are personally stingy."

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/21/opinion/21kristof.html

here's the link to Kristof's article. Read it and weep.

Facts are facts. Liberals are only good at spending other peoples money. Hence, Obama and the progressives pay your fair share bulls*&t!

To Rob in ma - Having been in the philanthropic world for the past fifteen years I can tell you that your assertion that conservatives give more than liberals is absolutely false. I am not sure where you are getting your information. I have never seen any data that breaks down giving based on political affiliation. If you have it, I would like to see it. What is most telling is that those who have the least give the most.

If you look at the map where the "secret angels" are giving, most of it is happening in California...not exactly a republican state.

California would just like to see sanity in Washington. This bunch of GOP "candidates" are embarrassing to the country as a whole and none have much of a chance to beat Obama.

They're probably not righties. Righties would say the giveaway Angels are just commie Socialists.

Please accept the above statement as satire. Nobody knows who the Angels are, and their agenda is about giving, not partisan politics.

you libs can deny it all you want it's obvious he's a big spending government dictator

left wing progressive socialist! why don't you all admit it that you are too?

Translation of Ervin Cohen's post: "CRAP, the economy is getting better, Obama is dismantling Al Qaeda ... I better toss out some third grade level Rush Limbaugh insults with no facts to back up my name-calling."

Ervin....Boo! Such scary words: socialism, dictator! Got anymore of those scary words in you? You left out demon, communist, and Hitler. Did I miss any?

Teleprompter didn't work too well for Dub-yah. He could barely read. While this new batch of Republiclowns is smarter than Dub-yah, that's not saying much. Those school janitors Newt wants to fire are smarter than Dub-yah. Actually, a school janitor would be better than any in the current field of Repubs.

That was a nice thing that you did. Merry Christmas. On the 26th, back to our respective corners :-).

Very nice Winemaker!

For the past few Easter Sundays I've quietly picked up the checks for some elderly couples that I figured to be in a tough spot. Their surprise and smiles made my day that more enjoyable.

Winemaker, excellent gesture!! I'll find a way to take your idea pay it forward this holiday season.

Well done, Winemaker. An extra special Merry Christmas to you!

Winemaker..what an excellent gesture and one that should be followed! Thanks for making this citizen proud of you for your selfless deed!

Winemaker---what a splendid idea. I will do the same.

I hope all of us will find a way to help out our service people during this Christmas season. Heck, just help out anyone who you feel may need help.

But having been a service person myself, I am partial to helping those folks along.

It's the true meaning of Christmas, the joy of giving without being known for it!

Winemaker, you started all this: Random acts of kindness!

I love it!

Well thank you AG, but I didn't start this random act of kindness, others preceded me. But everyone should do one kind act for others. It is amazing how good you can feel by helping and being silent about it.

Please try to do something to help someone yourself.

Winemaker, first, I love the name! Being a "wine drinker" I am a fan. Second, as a Soldier I would like to thank you for your act of kindness. You will never know how truly thankful that young Soldier was for your gift. I, like you, enjoy helping people like a secret ninja elf. Thank you for your service and thank you for your continued support! OH, AND thank you for bringing into light the true meaning of this Holiday!

veggiegrl08

You are quite welcome and I commend you for your service. I remeber returning home from the Nam, and unfortunately, things were not pleasent for those of us in uniform then, Christmas or not.

I cannot take credit for bringing into the light the true meaning of the holiday, just attempting to show kindness to those brothers/sisters in uniform. We owe you for your service.

Translation: I have spent the last 20 years trying to make money and have people forget what I did as Speaker and I resent people reminding the electorate of who I really am.

SF

***Stands and Applauds***

You said it, sister!

r. austin, he sure did look stiff! LOL!

Ervin...you do know that GW started the fast and furious program...but don't let me rain on your hate parade..I just hope all you crazy ass tea baggers pack up and leave this country you hate so much when Obama gets another term...

George Bush began the bailouts, and Obama continued in order to prevent a depression, and now the economy is turning around and 70% of the stimulus money has been paid back. Ronald Regan gave millions of illegal immigrants amnesty, and more illegal immigrants have been turned back at the border under Obama than any other president in history. Look at what he has done to dismantle Al Qaeda including taking out Osama. This is just a hate mongering diatribe.

@Ervin Cohen: Wow. "Doody Dodd?" "Socialist dictators?" How old are you?

Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't Newt work for Freddie? Just sayin'...

"The reason so many people appear lost in thought is because it's unfamiliar territory."
--Alfred E. Newman

Is there anyway to permanently ban people like Ervin. Let's nominate Ervin as the next GOP Candidate. I bet he would have a moment in front.

When Obama took over the Dow was at 7000, now it's at about 12,000. We were losing 700K jobs a month, now we have gains each month. The Republican Party wanted GMC to declare bankruptcy, but Obama insisted on loaning the money to stay afloat, they are now profitable and paying back the loan. He got Osama and the vast majority of the Al Queda leadership, and helped the Arab Spring movement to take down Gaddafi with no loss of American lives. What is this so-called failure, socialism and communism you are talking about???

It's the failure of the "new" GOP, nothing more or less.

Had the GOP been in power, we'd still be fighting in Iraq, OBL would still be plotting new attacks, GM and Ford (along with 1/2 million jobs) would be history, among others.

In spite of the fact that Republicans promised to force failure on America, President Obama managed to move America ahead.

Oh my. You must have been educated in the Rick Perry school system.

Definition of SOCIALISM

1
: any of various economic and political theories advocating collective or governmental ownership and administration of the means of production and distribution of goods

2
a : a system of society or group living in which there is no private property b : a system or condition of society in which the means of production are owned and controlled by the state

3
: a stage of society in Marxist theory transitional between capitalism and communism and distinguished by unequal distribution of goods and pay according to work done

Definition of COMMUNISM

1
a : a theory advocating elimination of private property b : a system in which goods are owned in common and are available to all as needed

2
capitalized a : a doctrine based on revolutionary Marxian socialism and Marxism-Leninism that was the official ideology of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics b : a totalitarian system of government in which a single authoritarian party controls state-owned means of production c : a final stage of society in Marxist theory in which the state has withered away and economic goods are distributed equitably d : communist systems collectively

Socialism: government owns and distributes everything...Communism: a final stage of Marxist theory - no government and goods are distributed equitably

The two are diametrically opposing ideologies. Neither of which would ever happen in this country. Remember, please, democracy and our political system. No self-respecting (choke choke) American politician (and there are so many) would be willing to give up his job due to the downsizing of government under socialism or the abolishment of government under true communism.

If you must resort to name calling, please don't hide behind your ignorance. Just come right out and tell us why you are so frightened by our system of government. The system that allows each of us to form our own opinion and vote as each of us feels best support our goals and ideals.

Dobi:

I don't think so. The majority of Americans love everything the Democrats are doing to try to bring us OUT of the damage Republicans did to America AND the American People the last time Republicans were in charge.

Also, we still haven't forgotten how Republicans refuse to take responsibility for their mistakes, and instead try to pretend they have "amnesia".

Maybe one day after Republicans are capable of handling and accepting responsiblity, we might reconsider IF Republicans have anybody good, but this is NOT that time.

Obama / Biden 2012

I like how Den puts it..around Philanthropy! If I hang out at a police station long enough, can I arrest you?

Maybe, but I'm gonna vote for him till the bitter end! Restore America Now! Ron
Paul 2012!!!!!

"There. Their. They're not the same."

"Historically political campaigns have been dirty." So true! For several decades, the Democrats used J. Edgar Hoover as their spy, watch dog, and lap dancer. Looks like the beat goes on.

Sorry but Newt looks like an old, ugly, lazy-looking fat slob.

Woof!

O

Rah13, like what? What do you claim President Obama "has done" that is "not in the interest of common Americans" because I don't believe one word of that is true.

President Obama has been in the fight of his life to do everything he possibly can do for the good of the American People, and it's just not right to try to bunch the POTUS up with Republicans who can't stand the thought of seeing a poor child put a crumb of bread in its mouth.

Republicans are strictly for the rich, and they intend to remain in Washington over the Holiday Season, fighting for BIG OIL in hopes that Republicans can force us American Taxpayers to pay for BIG OIL's Keystone Pipeline the same way Republicans forced the American People to pay for that Lie Called The War In Iraq.

Obama Biden 2012

P

And you call us Demobots ....."The issue at hand in this article is whether conservatives will vote against Newt because of Romney's negative ads." May I break a little news to you fella? In this country we don't vote against someone. We cast our ballots FOR someone.

LL

Please vote nominate Gingrich! Romney is most likely to give Obama the strongest run, but will lose anyway, just by a smaller margin than Newt will.

Obama has the black vote, but other than that I don't know of too many people who can stand that man. totally worthless. I would say thought that Obama has his 40% and the republicans have their 40% with the middle 20% likely to go to the republican regardless of the comments on this site. The economy su cks and he has not done anything to turn it around so its his noose. As far as the article, Romney is right, Its takes millions and millions of dollars to bury your competitor. How else is he going to win. It certainly aint about anything with substance....He know the voting public has an attention span of nat so Newt better get ready for it and try to hang on before the actual voting begins.

jolly joker--

What an appropriate name for you! Must be one of those white supremacists/prejudice right-wing nuts. I'm sure that's why you can't stand Obama. Your comment reeks of your hatred......but OH! I bet you're one of those "good Christians" or profess to be.....

There really are no conservative issues. There's just a lot of demagoguery on hot-button issues to distract us from the damage they are doing to our country. Americans sit and argue about gay marriage while the Weeper of the House holds the middle class hostage to Grover Norquist and an oil pipeline that will benefit only their Big Oil puppet masters.

In 2012: Party of NO has to GO!

MasterQ,

In case you did not realize it, Negative adverisement in a political climate is intended to make you vote for someone other than the target of the ads. In effect it causes you to vote against a person.

Personally, I was hoping for Cain! The stint Stewart did on that when Cain dropped out was hilarious. He showed his writers having complete breakdowns throwing stuff out the windows and Stewart was in complete depression! But then, happy day...Gingrich took the lead!

Please tell me you support that dumb$$$ you call president . Hows that hope and change treating you? Only half of america is living below the poverty line. If obama is elected, soon it will be the rest of the working class especially with that du sh bag in office.