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20. The worst gang I worry about are those in Congress with a (R) by their names and their enablers

Reply to The Straight Story (Original post)

Tue Jul 23, 2013, 12:05 PM

Jul 2013

that have a (D) by theirs.
You know, the 3rd Way, DLC, DINO's and other slightly more honest denizens than the Public Enemy #1, better known as the Republicans.

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Newt Gingrich claims gangs of black people have increased 40% since Obama's election [View all] The Straight Story Jul 2013 OP

Gingrich makes shit up like some people breathe. It's how he rolls. nt bemildred Jul 2013 #1

+100 Atman Jul 2013 #2

+ yes indeedy n/t MerryBlooms Jul 2013 #3

If you want to know where he gets his facts, wear rubber gloves JHB Jul 2013 #4

In number? In size? In mustache-twirling evilness? In color-saturation? DetlefK Jul 2013 #5

well, datasuspect Jul 2013 #6

assuming you're right, what's new? gangs in chicago? oh my. HiPointDem Jul 2013 #9

gangs have always been an integral part of politics in chicago datasuspect Jul 2013 #10

they didn't? i bet they did, or the equivalent. HiPointDem Jul 2013 #12

did someone piss in your cheerios? datasuspect Jul 2013 #13

There were no 'gangs' in the urban black political landscape until after the HardTimes99 Jul 2013 #14

CVLs, GDs, BGDs, Blackstone Rangers, Young Lords datasuspect Jul 2013 #24

Jeez, Chicagoans RobinA Jul 2013 #23

Newt thinks black people, walking down the street with signs, House of Roberts Jul 2013 #7

Hey thanks black man Obama Quantess Jul 2013 #8

no, what newt means is -- obama is the head gangster. all black men are criminals, & having HiPointDem Jul 2013 #11

Apparently so. Quantess Jul 2013 #15

+100000 JustAnotherGen Jul 2013 #16

Study: Hate of Obama fuels 755% growth of extremist groups Starry Messenger Jul 2013 #17

I like Cali's post on the SLPC's hate-groups numbers. Igel Jul 2013 #21

why newt is still relevant? madrchsod Jul 2013 #18

is this a promo for his new CNN show Crossonfire? GreatCaesarsGhost Jul 2013 #19

The worst gang I worry about are those in Congress with a (R) by their names and their enablers RC Jul 2013 #20

Are you a supporter of gangs? Igel Jul 2013 #22

Well, let me help you digest something The Straight Story Jul 2013 #26

the only thing is datasuspect Jul 2013 #25