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DonViejo

(60,536 posts)
Tue Nov 14, 2017, 09:20 AM Nov 2017

Gingrich on Roy Moore: Amazing how fast 'lynch mob' can form

Source: The Hill




BY REBECCA SAVRANSKY - 11/14/17 07:36 AM EST

Former Speaker Newt Gingrich (R) said on Monday that it's amazing how quickly a "lynch mob" can form in the wake of the sexual misconduct allegations against Republican Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore.

"This guy's never had a jury trial, he’s never been indicted, there’s never been a chance to measure up against his accusers," Gingrich said during a radio interview with Sean Hannity.

"I’m not defending him, I’m just saying it’s amazing to me...how rapidly the lynch mob can form."

He said the burden is on Moore to "convince" those in Alabama he is worthy of being a senator. "I am frankly a little disappointed in people in Washington who take the totally phony news of The Washington Post, immediately rush to judgment," Gingrich said.

Read more: http://thehill.com/homenews/news/360227-gingrich-on-roy-moore-its-amazing-how-fast-lynch-mob-can-form

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Gingrich on Roy Moore: Amazing how fast 'lynch mob' can form (Original Post) DonViejo Nov 2017 OP
Tell us about it Newt: George II Nov 2017 #1
Thanks for mentioning it. People who haven't heard about it will appreciate finding out. Judi Lynn Nov 2017 #10
He is another filthy damn Republican. Hope he burns in hell. olegramps Nov 2017 #35
Newt, No wonder West Georgia University fired you the first chance they got. Botany Nov 2017 #2
He called the story "phony news" SHRED Nov 2017 #3
Doesn't this irrelevent POS Liberalagogo Nov 2017 #4
says the man fined $300,000 for ethics violations Angry Dragon Nov 2017 #5
Gingrich's hypocrisy never ceases to amaze. KY_EnviroGuy Nov 2017 #6
CORRECT!!!! MyOwnPeace Nov 2017 #30
IOW, damn was I lucky with what I got away with Freethinker65 Nov 2017 #7
"There's never been a chance" for anyone to have protected his victims from him. Judi Lynn Nov 2017 #8
Silver pig. Silver pig. This is Red Team Leader. Message received. Over. underpants Nov 2017 #9
You are an expert on "lynching" itcfish Nov 2017 #11
and had his mistress/future wife watch the impeachment hearing from the gallery yurbud Nov 2017 #13
Wow I didn't know that! itcfish Nov 2017 #17
Hate is still eating away at him Deb Nov 2017 #12
Yeah, amazing, it's only been several decades. trusty elf Nov 2017 #14
Newt's been known for bringing on a rope Historic NY Nov 2017 #15
Gingrich must be sweating bullets with all the revelations coming out about other men... Nitram Nov 2017 #16
No doubt, he's still hoping to get an appointment from Cheeto FakeNoose Nov 2017 #20
Well, why not? Wife #3 is busy as ambassador to the Vatican, so she'll be in Italy all the time! calimary Nov 2017 #26
I think all the Repugs have their eyes on her FakeNoose Nov 2017 #31
I'm surprised he didn't preface his statement with "I know this is unpopular and will get me flamed. LanternWaste Nov 2017 #18
Two words: Arkansas Project Solly Mack Nov 2017 #19
Gingrich framing language to remind base of Anita Hill v Thomas; cons called it a "hi-tech lynching" Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2017 #21
And who would know better ? eppur_se_muova Nov 2017 #22
Sexual vipers like Newt Gingrich.... magicarpet Nov 2017 #23
The thought of sex of ANY variety with Gingrich is... 3catwoman3 Nov 2017 #34
Amazing how fast my eyes glaze over and my hearing fades anytime Newt Gingrich speaks .... emmett grogan Nov 2017 #24
Welcome to DU, emmett grogan! calimary Nov 2017 #27
His treatment of women is all I need to know about him and oh yes - his hand in gerrymandering .... emmett grogan Nov 2017 #29
Words coming from the guy who is in Trump's pocket Wash. state Desk Jet Nov 2017 #25
"c'mon guys, he's just a pedophile! It's not like he's black!" unblock Nov 2017 #28
Not fast enough, Newt. tavernier Nov 2017 #32
Look Who's Talking ProfessorGAC Nov 2017 #33
Like calls to Like JHB Nov 2017 #36
That's rich. One white Southerner talking about a lynch mob of another white Southerner. yellowcanine Nov 2017 #37
Lead up to tRump enid602 Nov 2017 #38
Too bad a lynch mob wouldnt go after Gingrinch. roamer65 Nov 2017 #39

George II

(67,782 posts)
1. Tell us about it Newt:
Tue Nov 14, 2017, 09:23 AM
Nov 2017

There are some horrible pictures of lynch mobs in Georgia, Newt, too gory for me to post. I'll just use this one. Fitting that it took place at Moore's Ford:

?itok=JyT7MgXb

Judi Lynn

(160,415 posts)
10. Thanks for mentioning it. People who haven't heard about it will appreciate finding out.
Tue Nov 14, 2017, 09:42 AM
Nov 2017

These atrocities should be known, not remain buried.

KY_EnviroGuy

(14,488 posts)
6. Gingrich's hypocrisy never ceases to amaze.
Tue Nov 14, 2017, 09:30 AM
Nov 2017

He's a serial lyncher of any opponent, and...

Speaking of phony!

MyOwnPeace

(16,914 posts)
30. CORRECT!!!!
Tue Nov 14, 2017, 03:40 PM
Nov 2017

And WHY does the "lame-stream" media keep giving him a voice to the public?
He's a proven cheater, liar, and disgraced public official that apparently has NO shame!

Judi Lynn

(160,415 posts)
8. "There's never been a chance" for anyone to have protected his victims from him.
Tue Nov 14, 2017, 09:33 AM
Nov 2017

The first lady to speak publicly was 14 years old, sitting outside a court room where her mother had to go for her child custody hearing. How thoughtful it was for Moore to "take care" of the girl, while her mother was working out her divorce terms.

How this trash ever wormed his way up the ladder is a shocking disgrace. How dare he to drag around his stupid "Ten Commandments," too. Was "Thou shall not prey upon helpless children" in there?





Ta-daaaa!



Time for him to retire from his loathsome charade.

FakeNoose

(32,552 posts)
20. No doubt, he's still hoping to get an appointment from Cheeto
Tue Nov 14, 2017, 11:09 AM
Nov 2017

... before the press finds out about all his pecadillos. When ugly men get a little bit of power, they always use it for sex because they couldn't get it before. I'm sure he's no different.

calimary

(81,085 posts)
26. Well, why not? Wife #3 is busy as ambassador to the Vatican, so she'll be in Italy all the time!
Tue Nov 14, 2017, 03:05 PM
Nov 2017

And when the cat's out of town, the mouse can go find himself a new backstage girl! If he can land some appointment here at home, well, let's check out the candidates for Wife #4 then! Maybe Hope Hicks will be available if trump hasn't reserved her first.

 

LanternWaste

(37,748 posts)
18. I'm surprised he didn't preface his statement with "I know this is unpopular and will get me flamed.
Tue Nov 14, 2017, 10:50 AM
Nov 2017

Idiots will often label a collective opinion as 'lynch mobs' and 'piling on' as a better illustration of their hanging from the cross.

I'm surprised he didn't preface his statement with "I know this is unpopular around here and will get me flamed, but I'm concerned..."

magicarpet

(14,113 posts)
23. Sexual vipers like Newt Gingrich....
Tue Nov 14, 2017, 11:28 AM
Nov 2017

have a lot of nerve to talk.

He longs to project the persona of a knowledgeable well anchored Statesman but in reality he is little more than a feral dog who's penis wanders regularly from the commitments of holy matrimony any time the mood strikes him or the opportunity presents itself. Gingrich too is totally devoid of any sexual self control - inappropriate sexual urges and conduct are obviously beyond the realms of his understandings with regards to his personal sexual behaviors. All the while Gingrich struts around pointing the finger of blame at others for their sexual transgressions while he is committing the identical sexual improprieties or worse himself.

He lives in a glass house, stores rocks in his head, and must think we are stupid.

Just shut up Newt Gingrich, find a dark corner and curl up and die. Your astute observations, astounding wisdom, and intellectual fortitude are comparable to a steaming pile of dog shit and nothing more. Your a dirty old sexual horn dog pervert much like Judge Roy Moore.

In matter of fact Gingrich like Judge Roy Moore likes getting oral sex from young ladies while parked in open public areas in full view to anyone who walks by.

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(Snip)
This is is the same Newt Gingrich who used to take campaign volunteers back to his car and so they could perform oral sex on him.

Just ask Ann Manning, a married woman back home in Georgia who admits to an affair with Gingrich.

“We had oral sex. He prefers that modus operandi because then he can say, ‘I never slept with her,'” says Manning.
(End Snip)

More,
http://www.realchange.org/gingrich.htm

3catwoman3

(23,941 posts)
34. The thought of sex of ANY variety with Gingrich is...
Tue Nov 14, 2017, 04:45 PM
Nov 2017

...revolting, but this is particularly vomit-worthy.

 

emmett grogan

(61 posts)
24. Amazing how fast my eyes glaze over and my hearing fades anytime Newt Gingrich speaks ....
Tue Nov 14, 2017, 01:18 PM
Nov 2017

or is mentioned. Didn't Newt have to resign without any "due process" for accused misdeeds - the same way Roy Moore should?

calimary

(81,085 posts)
27. Welcome to DU, emmett grogan!
Tue Nov 14, 2017, 03:06 PM
Nov 2017

Agreed. He has that effect on people, at least when it's not igniting their outrage even further.

 

emmett grogan

(61 posts)
29. His treatment of women is all I need to know about him and oh yes - his hand in gerrymandering ....
Tue Nov 14, 2017, 03:09 PM
Nov 2017

Texas.

tavernier

(12,364 posts)
32. Not fast enough, Newt.
Tue Nov 14, 2017, 04:35 PM
Nov 2017

Your fat neck and triple chins are still flapping away and spewing all your usual rubbish.

ProfessorGAC

(64,826 posts)
33. Look Who's Talking
Tue Nov 14, 2017, 04:45 PM
Nov 2017

The duplicitous fool who got run out of D.C. by his own party is now an expert on fairness? Give me a break.

yellowcanine

(35,693 posts)
37. That's rich. One white Southerner talking about a lynch mob of another white Southerner.
Tue Nov 14, 2017, 06:11 PM
Nov 2017

Irony is obviously lost on Newt.

enid602

(8,591 posts)
38. Lead up to tRump
Tue Nov 14, 2017, 07:52 PM
Nov 2017

Newty thinks there's a lynch mob after Moore? Wait 'tíl he sees the one that's coming for tRump! This whole Moore thing is just a lead up to the Dotard.

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