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In reply to the discussion: Marianne Gingrich reportedly claims Newt wanted 'open marriage' [View all]Jackpine Radical
(45,274 posts)1. How much you wanna bet Marianne is collecting some big bucks
from the Grey Eminences of the Party for this? They need to knock the Salamander out fast, before he does even more damage to Willard's electability by exposing his deep involvement in legalized corporate corruption?
It's not just the damage to Willard that's in play here. It's also the damage to the whole right-wing mythology of capitalism. The Salamander is dynamiting the foundations of corporate capitalism in his desperate attempt to bring down Willard. Holy cow, Cayman money laundering? 15% taxes? Job destruction? A lot of (fat)cats are coming out of the bag here, and Willard stands as a sort of testament to the evils of the corporate state.
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Sigh. Just heard the audio. Why couldn't this have happened after the SC Primary? Bye, Newt. nt
onehandle
Jan 2012
#5
And Gingrich at this point is the family values crowd's best hope. Laughable! nt
Cognitive_Resonance
Jan 2012
#7
They would. In fact, back in the old days, this is exactly the arrangement the men had for them-
Nay
Jan 2012
#76
"eye of Newt"? "Toe of frog" is more what I think of when I look at him. n/t
truth2power
Jan 2012
#98
Oh, was she the one he was banging while the first one was in hospital with cancer?
AllyCat
Jan 2012
#60
You know, if Newt picks a female VP, it could a whole new meaning to the phrase...
brooklynite
Jan 2012
#39
No worry. The Catholic bishops think he is the epitome of Christian morality. He opposes abortion.
olegramps
Jan 2012
#51
Actually, it is typical (Rovian) Republican behavior. They project their own ugliness,
tblue37
Jan 2012
#72
Every time I think of that slimy salamander as President, I think of the Emperor Nero"
KatyaR
Jan 2012
#73
Clearly, this is consistent with the GOP's "anti-union" and Open Shop policy.
TahitiNut
Jan 2012
#93