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RZM

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19. I think the Boehner dislikes him too

Reply to NightWatcher (Original post)

Thu Jan 26, 2012, 10:19 PM

Jan 2012

Sobbing John hitched his wagon to the 'Contract with America' star and when that failed, his reward was getting bounced to the back of the line. He's never forgiven Newt for that. It doesn't look like Newt is somebody who can inspire much loyalty, which is a pretty essential quality for an executive. W. may have been a bad president, but he was at least able to do that.

It might sound strange, but I'm finding more and more similarities between Newt and Gorbachev, of all people. Gorby was also pretty bad at inspiring loyalty. People close to him in politics often ended up feeling frustrated and betrayed. He was also an 'ideas guy' with a lot of not so great ideas. He also saw himself as an agent of change and watched his plans blow up in his face. He also saw his own crew turn on him.

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Newt to Bob Dole "Why do people take such an instant dislike to me?" [View all] NightWatcher Jan 2012 OP

Scathing and right-on! nt gateley Jan 2012 #1

He sounds a lot like Eric Cantor CanonRay Jan 2012 #2

Like Tom DeLay without the wit or charm. nt bemildred Jan 2012 #3

As for "electability", like Goldwater without the integrity Zambero Jan 2012 #25

I have been thinking about Goldwater a lot lately. bemildred Jan 2012 #28

Because you are the used condom of politics. MineralMan Jan 2012 #4

Cuz you're instantly dislikable Happyhippychick Jan 2012 #5

It saves us the time of deciding to hate you later. hifiguy Jan 2012 #6

Hopefully Dole is too late in his protestations... because he is absolutely correct! stlsaxman Jan 2012 #7

"loved picking a fight with Bill Clinton because he knew this would get the attention of the press" The Genealogist Jan 2012 #8

Scathing indeed davidpdx Jan 2012 #22

It's a normal reaction, just like breathing. TheCowsCameHome Jan 2012 #9

He invites abuse. hifiguy Jan 2012 #12

"Because you are a sociopath who hasn't learned to fake empathy." fascisthunter Jan 2012 #10

Link to the quote below. Oh this is fucking delicious: Guy Whitey Corngood Jan 2012 #11

Great piece about Gingrich's prior slams on Reagan, bleever Jan 2012 #13

nice find. quite a site....the aggressively ignorant denizens haunting the place are something.... Gabi Hayes Jan 2012 #14

Probably a Newt astroturfer at work. Hell, I remember that too--we called it the MADem Jan 2012 #16

I hadn't but now I'm gonna have to. Just like eating a tub of ice cream it sounds tempting but I Guy Whitey Corngood Jan 2012 #24

Thanks for the link! BlueMTexpat Jan 2012 #21

I was on the Hill a lot during Newt's time in the catbird seat, and Dole is not wrong in his MADem Jan 2012 #15

I never thought I would agree with Bob Dole. libmom74 Jan 2012 #17

Bob Dole thinks Bob Dole ought.. 47of74 Jan 2012 #18

I think the Boehner dislikes him too RZM Jan 2012 #19

R#26 & K for, DOLE: "It saves them time." n/t UTUSN Jan 2012 #20

Bob Dole knows what Bob Dole means Botany Jan 2012 #23

How & why did the GOP allow Newt a leadership position to begin with? Zambero Jan 2012 #26

Cause he cheated on his wife while passing DOMA? Initech Jan 2012 #27