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Galraedia (322 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-09-11 10:59 PM Original message |
Newt Gingrich Doubles Down, Says We Should Replace Janitors With Five Year Olds |
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limpyhobbler (184 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-09-11 11:06 PM Response to Original message |
1. Hey Newt, Micro-manage much? |
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Old and In the Way (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-09-11 11:25 PM Response to Reply #1 |
7. Newt is a nanny extrodinaire. He wants to reinvent our society in his own image |
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roguevalley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 01:36 AM Response to Reply #1 |
22. i could punch his face for a month. |
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mikekohr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 10:59 AM Response to Reply #22 |
57. It's a big, puffy target, easy to hit and easy on your knuckles |
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northoftheborder (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 10:16 AM Response to Reply #1 |
49. Newt of Tiffany: priceless label |
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FarLeftFist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-09-11 11:10 PM Response to Original message |
2. Newt, it takes ALOT more than 2 adults and some 5 yr olds to clean and sanitize 40 classrooms DAILY. |
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SteelCityDem (35 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-09-11 11:11 PM Response to Original message |
3. Holy shit I was expecting this to be from the Onion nt |
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robbob (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 04:10 AM Response to Reply #3 |
33. the really sad thing.... |
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donquijoterocket (357 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 11:19 AM Response to Reply #3 |
60. the onion |
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24601 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-09-11 11:14 PM Response to Original message |
4. Unrec for piss-poor reporting. Network news carried the interview |
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creeksneakers2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-09-11 11:32 PM Response to Reply #4 |
8. It sounds unbelievable |
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The Genealogist (495 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 12:19 AM Response to Reply #4 |
14. What did you hear? |
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uncle ray (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 02:34 AM Response to Reply #4 |
28. feel free to set the record straight. |
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muriel_volestrangler (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 10:30 AM Response to Reply #4 |
51. It wasn't an 'interview'; it was a 'forum with business leaders in South Carolina' |
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Raine1967 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 10:43 AM Response to Reply #4 |
53. here is the video: |
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Frances (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 12:42 PM Response to Reply #53 |
72. Thanks for the link |
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bluestateguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-09-11 11:14 PM Response to Original message |
5. Obviously this idea is complete bullshit |
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TheDebbieDee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-09-11 11:47 PM Response to Reply #5 |
10. Newt knows that he can get lots of (free) attention by saying |
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cottage10 (19 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 09:58 AM Response to Reply #10 |
43. This is why Newt is bad news for the GOP |
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Journeyman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-09-11 11:20 PM Response to Original message |
6. Me? I avoid pissing off the people who clean the places where I eat . . . |
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Moonwalk (437 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-09-11 11:33 PM Response to Original message |
9. Certainly would make for interesting kindergarden classes.... |
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RUMMYisFROSTED (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-09-11 11:50 PM Response to Original message |
11. I love addicting info! |
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Bryn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 12:00 AM Response to Original message |
12. Good Luck with that, Newt |
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SoapBox (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 12:12 AM Response to Original message |
13. The guy is sick...and, what is this obsession with kids? |
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olegramps (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 09:25 AM Response to Reply #13 |
38. Now I know the reason that he converted to Catholicism!!!! |
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JEB (134 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 12:39 AM Response to Original message |
15. I'm sure a 5 year old |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 12:44 AM Response to Original message |
16. We should tell "Newt of Tiffany" that Senators/Reps should be cleaning Congress -- !!! |
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SoapBox (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 01:54 AM Response to Reply #16 |
24. Hilarious... |
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Oldtimeralso (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 03:16 AM Response to Reply #24 |
30. And all this time... |
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liberal from boston (14 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 11:52 AM Response to Reply #16 |
64. "Newt of Tiffany" |
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DissedByBush (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 12:53 AM Response to Original message |
17. Child labor laws don't cover just working |
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libodem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 01:15 AM Response to Original message |
18. Are the janitors not insulted? |
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PatSeg (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 10:08 AM Response to Reply #18 |
46. I was thinking the same thing |
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AlbertCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 10:55 AM Response to Reply #18 |
56. Are the janitors not insulted? |
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Sanity Claws (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 11:10 AM Response to Reply #18 |
59. All working people should be insulted |
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Lugnut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 01:30 AM Response to Original message |
19. WTF is wrong with this ass carrot? |
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nxylas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 01:50 PM Response to Reply #19 |
77. Megalomania |
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Kablooie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 01:33 AM Response to Original message |
20. Ladies and Gentlemen, THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA! YEAH! |
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AllyCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 01:35 AM Response to Original message |
21. How come he only wants them to be janitors? I'd like to elect a 5 year old |
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Hugabear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 01:44 AM Response to Original message |
23. Hyperbole, but there is a nugget of truth - rethugs do not like labor laws! |
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Initech (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 02:05 AM Response to Original message |
25. Gingrich is the biggest piece of shit in a party full of turds. |
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Plucketeer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 11:29 AM Response to Reply #25 |
62. Speaking of turds and toilet bowls.... |
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Booster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 12:20 PM Response to Reply #62 |
69. Newt's head wouldn't fit in a toilet bowl. |
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Plucketeer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 01:38 PM Response to Reply #69 |
76. I'll bet we could make it fit |
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burrowowl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 02:26 AM Response to Original message |
26. % years wielding |
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saras (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 02:33 AM Response to Original message |
27. Next: Newt wants bullies to clean toilets with hair of weak students |
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JDPriestly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 02:38 AM Response to Original message |
29. So, what are the kids supposed to do in their janitorial roles? |
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DRoseDARs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 03:20 AM Response to Original message |
31. DRoseDARs Doubles Down, Says We Should Replace Newt Gingrich With Five Year Olds |
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TomClash (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 03:47 AM Response to Original message |
32. It's the perfect thought for the season |
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PuffedMica (584 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 05:58 AM Response to Original message |
34. What a freak show these Republican candidates are |
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HowHeThinks (63 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 06:25 AM Response to Original message |
35. Yet another........... |
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blkmusclmachine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 07:54 AM Response to Original message |
36. "Christian" Dominionism. |
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Hotler (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 09:39 AM Response to Reply #36 |
39. +1 n/t |
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Citizen Worker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 09:15 AM Response to Original message |
37. It strikes me that this pudgy hush puppy is saying that janitors have the intellect of a five year |
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Mosaic (851 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 09:46 AM Response to Original message |
40. Hey loser! |
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radhika (563 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 09:52 AM Response to Original message |
41. Newt is milking this meme for all the sensational coverage he can |
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dotymed (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 09:57 AM Response to Original message |
42. I am surprised that he didn't include the "overpaid" Union |
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sulphurdunn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 10:06 AM Response to Original message |
44. In a just society, Newt |
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Faygo Kid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 10:06 AM Response to Original message |
45. Have them scrub the floors at Tiffany's, too. |
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athenasatanjesus (592 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 10:11 AM Response to Original message |
47. We should replace republicans with 5 year old. |
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SaintPete (7 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 10:15 AM Response to Original message |
48. Wait...what? This isn't from The Onion? |
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cherish44 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 10:38 AM Response to Reply #48 |
52. My thoughts exactly! |
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zogofzorkon (256 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 11:54 AM Response to Reply #48 |
66. Inspired by a Dilbert strip. Newt does'nt understand it was black humor. |
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Thav (336 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 10:19 AM Response to Original message |
50. To hell with that |
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Doc Holliday (62 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 10:47 AM Response to Original message |
54. I must have missed something... |
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aint_no_life_nowhere (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 10:48 AM Response to Original message |
55. Let's have 5 year olds sell hedge funds |
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mikekohr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 11:01 AM Response to Reply #55 |
58. 5 Year olds have morals and are uncorrupted. They are unqualified to sell hedge funds. |
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truthisfreedom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 11:24 AM Response to Original message |
61. Root for Newt! |
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NewJeffCT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 11:42 AM Response to Original message |
63. When I saw the headline, I thought for sure it was The Onion |
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Quixote1818 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 11:53 AM Response to Original message |
65. A lot of Custodians are also Maintenance workers. Can Five year olds do electrical work? nt |
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krucial (103 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 12:05 PM Response to Original message |
67. Going to the Dogs |
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Dutchmaster (195 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 12:18 PM Response to Original message |
68. Newt just want's out of the race. he has never been a serious candidate. |
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classof56 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 12:25 PM Response to Original message |
70. Awesome idea, Newt! Now if you could just find a job for my teenage grandsons... |
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begin_within (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 12:27 PM Response to Original message |
71. A five-year-old could do Newt's job, whatever that is. |
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SoapBox (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 12:52 PM Response to Original message |
73. I really am thinking that this perv would be into child abuse... |
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SleeplessinSoCal (710 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 01:00 PM Response to Original message |
74. Two birds, one stone. Put more people out of work and abuse young children. |
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ThoughtCriminal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 01:30 PM Response to Original message |
75. Making a case for teacher unions |
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WhatsNext (8 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 01:53 PM Response to Original message |
78. Newt, have you heard that kids are at risk these days? |
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greiner3 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 03:07 PM Response to Original message |
79. I unreced this; |
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wakemewhenitsover (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-10-11 07:21 PM Response to Reply #79 |
80. It seems that there is unnecessary distortion; the truth is bad enough. |
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blackspade (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-11-11 12:50 AM Response to Original message |
81. A breath-taking endorsment of child abuse. |
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No Elephants (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-11-11 01:48 AM Response to Original message |
82. One of an infinite number of reasons Newt should never have any power. |
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ElMuertoMonkey (9 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-12-11 06:21 PM Response to Original message |
83. Gingrich cannot grasp he's out of touch |
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