By the standards of the modern GOP, Newt is an even-tempered genius filled with the spirit of bipartisanship. Sadly, he's the best they've got.

The whole teabagging thing is just a springboard to bring newt back into the GOP center stage.

I still want Palin, but Newt will do. Those little random bits of crazy strewn about in his commentary will make for good replayability.

Cue apology to Limbaugh in 3...2...

Action Replay Nick: Cue apology to Limbaugh in 3...2...

Someone with Newt's ego? Apologize?
Never.
Those are two of the biggest egos in the republican party today, and if they got into it... the fireworks would be INCREDIBLE.

That's a great idea! Now if they could come up with running mate we also won't vote for.

Makh: That's a great idea! Now if they could come up with running mate we also won't vote for.

I hear Palin's looking for another old dude to run under.

SusanIvanova: By the standards of the modern GOP, Newt is an even-tempered genius filled with the spirit of bipartisanship. Sadly, he's the best they've got.

This. Thing is he appears a touch off put by the crazy at times these days. And if he says he is, the Newt versus Rush show off could be epic.

WhyteRaven74: SusanIvanova: By the standards of the modern GOP, Newt is an even-tempered genius filled with the spirit of bipartisanship. Sadly, he's the best they've got.

This. Thing is he appears a touch off put by the crazy at times these days. And if he says he is, the Newt versus Rush show off could be epic.

Yep, pretty much this. In addition, he blames FDR for the Great Depression and thinks we should go back to the gold standard. Ron Paul maniacs will love him.

SilentStrider: Action Replay Nick: Cue apology to Limbaugh in 3...2...

Someone with Newt's ego? Apologize?
Never.
Those are two of the biggest egos in the republican party today, and if they got into it... the fireworks would be INCREDIBLE.

Good. Let those two destroy themselves.

Bored Horde: Makh: That's a great idea! Now if they could come up with running mate we also won't vote for.

I hear Palin's looking for another old dude to run under.

Funny, I've never seen "run" used as a euphemism before.

Meh, better than Palin

Link doesn't work for me.

GoDawgs!: Meh, better than Palin

As a conservative, I can tell you that isn't hard. I still can't believe she was McCain's running mate.

Oh come on! You know he's your only hope!

Yes! PLEASE do this, Republicans.

Just kidding; it won't matter who you nominate.
Obama owns your ass.

Shoot for 2016.

Newt is a master manipulator of the media. He'll keep his name just on the surface, quietly reminding people, "Remember who brought the GOP back before?". But I doubt he'll run; he's far too polarizing. If a Republican wins in 2012 (highly doubtful) or 2016 (possible), I can see him as a senior advisor-type person. Most of the popular Republicans are going to wait until 2016, anyhow. No sense in being the new Dole or Mondale.

Newt has some really nutty ideas. He would spy on us all in the name of national security at a level that would make even Bush, Cheney, and Gonzo blush. Newt has said he would do this. His personal life makes Bill Clinton blush. Obama and the press would eat him for lunch.

I look forward to the epic Palin-Gingrich Primary Debates.

You mean the one Jesus called an adulterer?

/Its on record

fenianfark: GoDawgs!: Meh, better than Palin

As a conservative, I can tell you that isn't hard. I still can't believe she was McCain's running mate.

You're kidding. I'm still having arguments with Repubs who swear up and down Palin was a smart, savvy politician with some fresh ideas for stirring up Washington and who would have been an outstanding VP to McCain's Wise Old President. I don't know if this is some kind of psychotic denial or brain rot, but they seem sincere.

glenlivid: Oh come on! You know he's your only hope!

Monarchy 2016!

Link fail

I think Newt's more or less a competent administrator... but he really sucks as an actual politician. I'm leery of someone who can't phrase things even slightly politically.

Basically: int 16, but Cha 6. No leadership feat for you.

i just need to know if we can call him N. Leroy Gingrich or not.

SusanIvanova: By the standards of the modern GOP, Newt is an even-tempered genius filled with the spirit of bipartisanship. Sadly, he's the best they've got.

I knew I TF'd you for more than a few comments. Can you have my TF baby? Wait, that is not in the "right" frame of mind. Care to have some cheese and kick poor people? Just want to fit in with this "center-right" America. :-)

Um, isn't this the jackass who resigned in disgrace?
Yep, natural Republican choice.

Groover McToober: Um, isn't this the jackass who resigned in disgrace?
Yep, natural Republican choice.

Oliver North was nobody in the Republican Party until he was a lying scumbag.

Klingon Penis: ... was nobody in the Republican Party until he was a lying scumbag.

Describes them all.

Gyrfalcon: fenianfark: GoDawgs!: Meh, better than Palin

As a conservative, I can tell you that isn't hard. I still can't believe she was McCain's running mate.

You're kidding. I'm still having arguments with Repubs who swear up and down Palin was a smart, savvy politician with some fresh ideas for stirring up Washington and who would have been an outstanding VP to McCain's Wise Old President. I don't know if this is some kind of psychotic denial or brain rot, but they seem sincere.

I don't think you interpreted my comment correctly. I thought she was an idiot.

SusanIvanova: By the standards of the modern GOP, Newt is an even-tempered genius filled with the spirit of bipartisanship. Sadly, he's the best they've got.

And that sums things up pretty well.

SusanIvanova: Sadly, he's the best they've got.

You are forgetting about RON PAUL!

Gingrich/Palin 2012
Gingrich/Jeb Bush 2012
Gingrich/Joe the Plumber 2012
Gingrich/Jindal 2012
Gingrich/Romney 2012
Gingrich/Gulliani 2012
Sardines/Vanilla Ice Cream 2012

Hello all well/ill meaning tyrants: The GOP is currently accepting casting calls for the next despot. BIG PLUS if you look/act like Ronald Reagan, but since the fear-based right is currently in a gyrating tizzy, having the traits of former European dictators is also highly favorable.

Now's your chance to run a superpower under the control of an iron fist! Nuke countries you hate, and gas those horrid libs! Please apply at the tea party nearest you!

Jim_Callahan: Basically: int 16, but Cha 6. No leadership feat for you.

Ah hah! Thanks for putting it in terms I can understand.

He's got to have a lot of skill points, though...

eddyatwork: SusanIvanova: Sadly, he's the best they've got.

You are forgetting about RON PAUL!

Who?

Bill_Wick's_Friend: Gingrich/Palin 2012
Gingrich/Jeb Bush 2012
Gingrich/Joe the Plumber 2012
Gingrich/Jindal 2012
Gingrich/Romney 2012
Gingrich/Gulliani 2012
Sardines/Vanilla Ice Cream 2012



Oh wait... you said Vanilla Ice Cream. Never mind

SusanIvanova: By the standards of the modern GOP, Newt is an even-tempered genius filled with the spirit of bipartisanship. Sadly, he's the best they've got.

The fact he counts as bipartisan really goes to show how sad the GOP is.
He should be considered the base of the party. and if he were I would respect that. a party needs cornerstones of politics, he fits the bill. he is not anywhere close to the center though. He shouldn't be considered that.ever.

overfienduglar: eddyatwork: SusanIvanova: Sadly, he's the best they've got.

You are forgetting about RON PAUL!



Ron Paul is sorta like that weird professor you had in school, weird hair, weird sense of humor. Every once and a while he'll have a genius idea, but all of the other stuff he spews is so batshiat insane, you don't know whether to trust the good ideas.

But yeah.... Newt is probably the most even-tempered, sensible, high-profile Republican around these days... sad.

404! Site Farked?

Yeah, just like the DNC picked a centrist to run in 2009.

in for 2009

USP .45: Yeah, just like the DNC picked a centrist to run in 2009.

Aaand exactly where are we having an election in 2009?

I think you mean, USP .22

tyrellco: USP .45: Yeah, just like the DNC picked a centrist to run in 2009.

Aaand exactly where are we having an election in 2009?

I think you mean, USP .22

Continue with the leftist tactic of responding to how something was said, not actually to what was said (or typed in this case).

USP .45: Yeah, just like the DNC picked a centrist to run in 2009.

They didn't? With all of his moderate positions, he sure made a strong case for it. Or are you going to argue that Clinton-era taxation on the rich makes him like Stalin or something. Because that's full-retard and you don't want to go there.

"You know, I vaguely recall seeing footage somewhere of something exactly like this which leads me to believe this probably won't work."

/Mitt Romney will kick Newt's ass in the Primary anyway.

Somacandra: USP .45: Yeah, just like the DNC picked a centrist to run in 2009.

They didn't? With all of his moderate positions, he sure made a strong case for it. Or are you going to argue that Clinton-era taxation on the rich makes him like Stalin or something. Because that's full-retard and you don't want to go there.


Wasn't he found to be the most leftist senator, based off voting records, in Congress (even surpassing the actual Socialist Bernie Sanders)?

What lefties mean by "thoughtful centrist": A Republican who will swallow leftwing socialist cum a few sips at a time as opposed to a Republican who will tell them to take a hike.

nancy pelosi, harry reid, barry obama, barney frank, charlie schumer, barbara boxer, maxine waters, hillary clinton, sheila jackson are what they consider thoughtful centrists.

Democrats have to run on Republican positions to get elected then have their media shills cover for them when they do the complete opposite.

Buying popcorn futures might be a good idea. 2012 is gonna be legendary.