[Reagan Man]

I don't think it does conservatism any good, when FReepers attack a conservative like Newt Gingrich with juvenile rhetoric. Just as it does no good when FReepers attack other stalwarts of conservatism, like Bill Buckley and Ronald Reagan. Lately this has been the attitude exhibited by many FReepers. I find it troubling. Especially when an old conservative pundit like Emmett Tyrrell takes after someone like Newt. Maybe he's trying to increase hits for the American Spectator. Maybe he's just gone bonkers.

>>>>I don't disagree with any of the praise you heaped on Newt for his many important accomplishments. That's why I supported him.

Its a free country and you can belittle Newt all you like. What purpose that serves isn't clear to me.

>>>>As much as I dislike John McCain, Newt is a fool for implying McCain is part of a vaccuum.

Some FReepers disagree with you.

"How dare you even think that you are qualified to sit in the oval office! Ronald Reagan's office! President? Hah! You miserable excuse for a two-bit political hack, you're not even qualified to shine Ronald Reagan's boots. If you do run, I'm afraid you're gonna be at least one vote short. It'll be a cold day in hell before a traitor like you ever receives my vote. And that's a campaign promise you can take to the bank."

Jim Robinson on John McCain

Like I said, Maybe Newt's time has come and gone. However, when you look at who has represented conservatism better through the years, Newt Gingrich has stood head and shoulders above John McCain. That goes double for Rudy Giuliani, at least in my book.

[YaYa123]

Like I said earlier, I don't disagree with the praise you heaped on Newt for his many, important contributions. He was the right man at the right time to lose the hold democrats had on the direction of the country. Lordy, I do remember those glory days!!

[YaYa123]

I know you weren't insulting me when you wrote, "I don't think it does conservatism any good, when FReepers attack a conservative like Newt Gingrich with juvenile rhetoric"

and again, I agree with your point. "juvenile rhetoric" not a part of any important debate. But....(big butt monkey coming up): But failing to criticize the failings and flaws, and shortcomings, and deficiencies of our leaders makes us no better than democrats who continued to support Clinton, who now support William Jefferson.