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Gingrich to Pelosi: Change 'Outrageous' SOU Rebuttal
NewsMax ^ | 2/2/05 | Carl Limbacher

Posted on 02/02/2005 5:19:38 PM PST by wagglebee

Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich called on House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi Wednesday afternoon to change her rebuttal to tonight's State of the Union Address, saying the language she intends to use referring to U.S. troops in Iraq as "an occupying force" is "outrageous."

"I hope before she says it tonight that she will withdraw that phrase and does not use it tonight," Gingrich told radio host Sean Hannity. "That's like describing American forces in Germany during the Cold War as an occupying force instead of a force that was protecting the German people from the Soviet Union." In a transcript of her pre-taped remarks released to the press earlier today, the top House Democrat complains: "We all know that the United States cannot stay in Iraq indefinitely and continue to be viewed as an occupying force. Neither should we slip out the back door, falsely declaring victory but leaving chaos."

Gingrich predicted that Pelosi's remarks would be used by America's enemies as a propaganda tool.

"You don't give them a chance to play the Democratic leader around the world saying something that even implies" you're critical of the troops.

"This is a big mistake. It is a bad thing for America. How can you be quiet about something that's this outrageous?" Gingrich said.


TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Government; News/Current Events; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: demresponse; iraq; nancypelosi; newtgingrich; occupyingforce; rats; sotu; stateoftheunion
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Gingrich predicted that Pelosi's remarks would be used by America's enemies as a propaganda tool.

Newt should just come out and say it:
Pelosi and her ilk are the enemy!

1 posted on 02/02/2005 5:19:38 PM PST by wagglebee
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To: wagglebee
I hope before she says it tonight that she will withdraw that phrase and does not use it tonight,

I pray she doesn't!

2 posted on 02/02/2005 5:21:59 PM PST by lizma
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To: wagglebee

Let her use it. Gives Rush more ammo, like he needs more when taking dowm dems, but let her open her trash mouth.


3 posted on 02/02/2005 5:22:03 PM PST by b4its2late (The Lord made man before woman to give him time to think of an answer for her first question.)
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To: wagglebee

bttt


4 posted on 02/02/2005 5:22:13 PM PST by BenLurkin (Big government is still a big problem.)
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To: wagglebee

Nancy, don't change. I want the Democratic Party dead. Thank you for sharing the same goal.


5 posted on 02/02/2005 5:22:56 PM PST by Tribune7
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To: wagglebee
I hope she uses that phrase.

Pelosi, Kennedy and Dean today's democratic leaders, helping to ensure a Republican Congress, Senate and President.

6 posted on 02/02/2005 5:23:44 PM PST by Michael.SF. ("One day Pilgrim, there will be a knock on the door...." - Paul Lazarro)
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To: Howlin

See what I mean? I wonder if she'll go through with it....


7 posted on 02/02/2005 5:25:47 PM PST by anniegetyourgun
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To: wagglebee

Newt, the Freepers are right and you're wrong. Let the Democrats rip their disguises off and show the country just who they are.


8 posted on 02/02/2005 5:26:02 PM PST by Uncle Fud
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But the term "occupying force" fits Democratic sensibilities just fine. I think it reflects the fact that national Democrats are desparate to hold on to the left wing voter. Everything they've done lately seems to be aimed to please the political Left.

It's noteworthy that Iraqi political figures have expressed that they want the "occupying force" - liberating force would be a better term - to stay.


9 posted on 02/02/2005 5:28:36 PM PST by popdonnelly
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Newt should just come out and say it: Pelosi and her ilk are the enemy!

You've got that right. She's a Socialist pig and a traitor to the bone!!!

10 posted on 02/02/2005 5:29:00 PM PST by NRA2BFree (NO AMNESTY, NO UN, NO PC, NO BS, NO MSM, NO WHINY @SS LIBERAL BEDWETTERS, NO LIBERAL JUDGES! YEAH!)
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I hope she does use that phrase.

Imagine how mothers, wives, and daughters are going feel after they hear Pelosi tell them their loved ones are part of an occupying force.

Aren't there any Democrats that know how to talk without their foot in their mouth?
11 posted on 02/02/2005 5:29:02 PM PST by Noachian (We're all one judge away from tyranny.)
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To: wagglebee; All
"Pelosi and her ilk are the enemy"

Now you got it. Traitors are more like it.

The rats keep trying to pretend this is another Viet Nam. Well it isn't. Communism is a recognized cause,however evil. Terrorism is not. That makes many in the rat party pure and simple "traitors during time of war". It's OK with me if they are tried and jailed.
12 posted on 02/02/2005 5:30:00 PM PST by rodguy911 (rodguy911:First Let's get rid of the UN and the ACLU,..toss in CAIR as well.)
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To: wagglebee

Why is it that only Newt and Zell are willing to call the Democrats on their treasonous conduct ?
The silence from the Republican side sends a clear message to the terrorists.
And a clear message to the base.


13 posted on 02/02/2005 5:31:25 PM PST by Wild Irish Rogue
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To: anniegetyourgun; b4its2late

Oh, lord...don't stop her! Please, I'm begging you, let her say it! OUT LOUD.


14 posted on 02/02/2005 5:32:27 PM PST by Howlin (It's a great day to be an American -- and a Bush Republican!!!!)
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To: wagglebee

Hey Newt! SHUTUP! The Beast is not dead yet.


15 posted on 02/02/2005 5:32:57 PM PST by AmericaUnited
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To: wagglebee

Nancy practicing her rebuttal to the Presidents State of the Union.

16 posted on 02/02/2005 5:33:11 PM PST by carlr
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To: b4its2late

Newt knows that if he says do X, the Dimwits will do Y instead. He is ensuring that Pelosi will use the phrase by asking her not to. :-)


17 posted on 02/02/2005 5:35:58 PM PST by peyton randolph (CAIR supports TROP terrorists)
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To: wagglebee

Looks like the takeover of the Dean wing is complete.


18 posted on 02/02/2005 5:36:40 PM PST by gopwinsin04
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To: wagglebee

The Iraqi people ignored the terrorist threats; they can easily ignore idiot Democrats. If nothing else, the Iraqi people will be prepared to ignore their own version of a future Democratic party.


19 posted on 02/02/2005 5:36:46 PM PST by connectthedots
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To: carlr
I'd love to see the numbers on her and dusty harry's re, or pre or gee rebutal. They are bound to be at or near zero. Not even her party will watch that crap, especially when they already know what DNC points will be covered.
20 posted on 02/02/2005 5:36:53 PM PST by rodguy911 (rodguy911:First Let's get rid of the UN and the ACLU,..toss in CAIR as well.)
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