UConn James Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 ABC Exclusive: Gingrich Lacks Moral Character to Be President, Ex-Wife Says She said when Gingrich admitted to a six-year affair with a Congressional aide, he asked her if she would share him with the other woman, Callista, who is now married to Gingrich. "And I just stared at him and he said, 'Callista doesn't care what I do,'" Marianne Gingrich told ABC News. "He wanted an open marriage and I refused." ... The former Mrs. Gingrich says Newt began to plan a run for President at the time of the divorce and told her that Callista "was going to help him become President." Ouch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erynthered Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Moral Character? Whats that? <every politian in the US> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 In all fairness, there's something terribly unattractive about cancer. Love, John Edwards But yeah, Newt is type of slimy scum bag that his name suggests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 In all fairness, there's something terribly unattractive about cancer. Love, John Edwards But yeah, Newt is type of slimy scum bag that his name suggests. But but but, he performs well in interviews & debates. Sincerely, Tom Donahoe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drinkTHEkoolaid Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 We believe it's better to ask forgiveness than permission, signed, Bill Clinton, every Kennedy elected to office and Mr. Weiner. Since there is so much concern about his ex wife, why don't we care about people in Obama's life like all the radical influences he had in shaping his views and affiliations. oh... forgot that's different its for a democrat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 This certainly will save us the trouble of getting a judge to have his divorce papers released. Sincerely, David Alexrod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magox Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Newts an ok guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1billsfan Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 If I were Romney, I'd release my tax records today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Man Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 "Heaven has no rage like love to hatred turned / Nor hell a fury like a woman scorned." -- William Congreve (1697) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erynthered Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 "Heaven has no rage like love to hatred turned / Nor hell a fury like Juror8 scorned." -- William Congreve (1697) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drinkTHEkoolaid Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 I'm going out on a limb here but Newt is going to get sympathy from guys who have had to deal with crazy vengeful ex-wives oh, and he locked up the swinger vote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Wow. A bitter ex wife. What a revelation! I could care a less if any of this is true. He would be infinitely superior better than the socialist potus and his co conspirators. Miles above a community organizer that has done **** in his life except instigate among his peon followers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Wonder if they can find BO's ex drug dealer and find out how strung out he was back in the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drinkTHEkoolaid Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Wonder if they can find BO's ex drug dealer and find out how strung out he was back in the day. The media didn't give Obama 10% of the scrutiny the republicans are currently under and they aren't going to start now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 The media didn't give Obama 10% of the scrutiny the republicans are currently under and they aren't going to start now Now that I think of it...Obama is the first president in my personal memory that has absolutely not had the media crawling all over some sort of scandal involving him. The mainstream media, at least. Excluding the loony "Where's his birth certificate!" dipshits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 (edited) Now that I think of it...Obama is the first president in my personal memory that has absolutely not had the media crawling all over some sort of scandal involving him. The mainstream media, at least. Excluding the loony "Where's his birth certificate!" dipshits. Jimmy Carter confessed to having "lust in his heart". Honestly, everyone already knew that Newt had some character issues, and obviously, it doesn't bother everyone. His hypocrisy level has always been high...but he is still popular. So, it won't be a surprise to see him win the Republican candidacy. What I found funny, was Newts' reaction tonight, during the debate..."there were people who knew us during that period, who were willing to prove that this is false, but ABC would rather go after me, as well as Mr Romney, and they will get around to Mr Santorum and Ron Paul"... It was a powerful moment, no doubt, but ridiculous. It was as silly as Hermain Cains' defending himself against charges various women by claiming that there were hundreds of women who would testify on his behalf, proving that the allegations were untrue...it is kind of that OC logic at work. If I were trying to choose between these guys, believe it or not, Santorum starts to look better and better. At least you know what you are getting. I was glad to hear him call out Newts' stability tonight. Edited January 20, 2012 by Buftex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RkFast Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Jimmy Carter confessed to having "lust in his heart". Honestly, everyone already knew that Newt had some character issues, and obviously, it doesn't bother everyone. His hypocrisy level has always been high...but he is still popular. So, it won't be a surprise to see him win the Republican candidacy. What I found funny, was Newts' reaction tonight, during the debate..."there were people who knew us during that period, who were willing to prove that this is false, but ABC would rather go after me, as well as Mr Romney, and they will get around to Mr Santorum and Ron Paul"... It was a powerful moment, no doubt, but ridiculous. It was as silly as Hermain Cains' defending himself against charges various women by claiming that there were hundreds of women who would testify on his behalf, proving that the allegations were untrue...it is kind of that OC logic at work. If I were trying to choose between these guys, believe it or not, Santorum starts to look better and better. At least you know what you are getting. I was glad to hear him call out Newts' stability tonight. How is it ridiculous? The media itself ADMITS that this is their MO and as soon as one of these guys gets ahead in the polls, the 'dumpster dives' behind his office begin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 What do his (or any other politician's) personal relationships have to do with their ability to lead....? Embezzle funds, fine - that's definitely something I want to know about as it could impact the job. Cheat on your wife? Ask for an open relationship? Eh, who cares? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 How is it ridiculous? The media itself ADMITS that this is their MO and as soon as one of these guys gets ahead in the polls, the 'dumpster dives' behind his office begin. Sorry...I meant it is ridiculous when he claims that he had plenty of people who knew the couple, who could testify that the story of him asking his (then) wife for an open marriage was false. It was the same as Herman Caine claiming there were hundreds of women who could testify on his behalf that he had never sexually harassed a woman. You do realize that most of the "dumpster diving" of these current Republican candidates is coming from their fellow Republican candidates? What do his (or any other politician's) personal relationships have to do with their ability to lead....? Embezzle funds, fine - that's definitely something I want to know about as it could impact the job. Cheat on your wife? Ask for an open relationship? Eh, who cares? You may feel that way FEZ, and I might agree...but Newts' hypocrisy doesn't bother you at all? This is the guy who is going around signing pledges on the sacntity of marriage, yet has a history of not treating the instition with much sanctity? What is okay for me, is not okay for others? I can't stand Rick Santorum, but he nailed it (IMO) as far as Gingrich goes, last night. Newt is a fine debator, and great at showing anger when faced with his own short-comings, but, he also is all over the place, and has been, on every side of every issue. As Santorum said, his "flip-flopping" doesn't seem to come from a place of an evolving opinion, but, rather, knowing what will look good in the polls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UConn James Posted January 20, 2012 Author Share Posted January 20, 2012 Sorry...I meant it is ridiculous when he claims that he had plenty of people who knew the couple, who could testify that the story of him asking his (then) wife for an open marriage was false. It was the same as Herman Caine claiming there were hundreds of women who could testify on his behalf that he had never sexually harassed a woman. You do realize that most of the "dumpster diving" of these current Republican candidates is coming from their fellow Republican candidates? You may feel that way FEZ, and I might agree...but Newts' hypocrisy doesn't bother you at all? This is the guy who is going around signing pledges on the sacntity of marriage, yet has a history of not treating the instition with much sanctity? What is okay for me, is not okay for others? I can't stand Rick Santorum, but he nailed it (IMO) as far as Gingrich goes, last night. Newt is a fine debator, and great at showing anger when faced with his own short-comings, but, he also is all over the place, and has been, on every side of every issue. As Santorum said, his "flip-flopping" doesn't seem to come from a place of an evolving opinion, but, rather, knowing what will look good in the polls. Wow. I think we have some degree of convergence. I'm a little scared here.... Like Cain's protestations, Newt's are stupid on their face. Of course if you ask women who knew the couple, they might tell you there was no such thing. Problem is, they weren't privvy to the nitty-gritty of a marriage. Were they there? Defending yourself by demurring the question to people who weren't present when details happened is like asking hundreds of women whether they thought Ted Bundy was a serial rapist/murderer. How is it pertinent to ask women who weren't affected? It's a red herring defense. What matters are the women that were. And you either choose to listen to what they have to say and weigh it, or you don't. But it's Gingrich's utter hypocrisy that's so disgusting. He comes out and says, 'How dare you ask a personal question like that to open a presidential debate.' If a personal relationship isn't pertinent to presidential matters, the WHY THE HELL was Newt leading the impeachment of Bill Clinton? Why was so much tonnage spent on finding out how many times an Arkansas hick got his rocks off with a chubby intern? If it was pertinent for Clinton, it's pertinent for you, Newt! But, still, it seems as though some percentage of SC and nationwide GOP voters don't care about Newt's past. As I wrote in the Cain thread at the time his doings were being revealed, people can accept celebrities who just come out and say that they screw tigers --- and in fact, they like screwing tigers. ****, look at Trump, who trades in trophy wives every 10,000 miles. People expect that of him now. It's a friggin' trademark. People watch enough (un)reality teevee that this kind of behavior is applauded! (Up to a point. Say, in Anthony Weiner's case, he might've survived if not for the pictures. Once there's pictures, you're done.) Newt, like Trump, may be one who can be brash enough to make otherwise deplorable actions his Style and a percentage of moron voting public will give him a pass and/or eat it up with spoons. But the minute Trump would denigrate someone else for getting wives of newer vintage, that's a thin red line to cross. It's OK for Trump to be a chauvinist, but not a hypocrite. To the corollary, Gingrich seems to have made his trademark / elan as being a hypocrite. Some people obviously admire Angry and Bitter. It's gotten him thus far. Kind of new territory and it definitely puts this theory to the test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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