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Title: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: garbon on May 18, 2011, 03:14:17 PM
http://news.yahoo.com/s/yblog_theticket/20110518/ts_yblog_theticket/gay-rights-protester-dumps-glitter-on-newt-gingrich

QuoteCould Newt Gingrich's week get any worse?

Just days into his 2012 presidential bid, the former House speaker has been under fire this week from fellow Republicans for trashing Rep. Paul Ryan's proposal on Medicare during his appearance on NBC's "Meet the Press" on Sunday--criticism that forced Gingrich to apologize.

On Monday, an Iowa voter was caught on camera griping him out. And Tuesday, it was revealed that Gingrich at one point owed at least $250,000 to Tiffany's—an embarrassing detail that could potentially come back to haunt the self-described fiscal conservative's 2012 bid.

Last night, Gingrich suffered yet another indignity, when a gay rights protester dumped a box of glitter on him and his wife, Callista, at a conservative fundraiser in Minneapolis.

The Gingriches were signing books ahead of their appearance at fund-raising dinner for the Minneapolis Family Council, a conservative group that has lobbied against gay rights and same sex marriage.

"Feel the rainbow, Newt," the protestor said, as he poured a box of glitter over the former speaker's head. "Stop the hate. Stop anti-gay politics. It's dividing our country, and it's not fixing our economy."

Vid in the link.
Title: Re: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: HVC on May 18, 2011, 03:16:28 PM
Quote
On Monday, an Iowa voter was caught on camera griping him out. And Tuesday, it was revealed that Gingrich at one point owed at least $250,000 to Tiffany's—an embarrassing detail that could potentially come back to haunt the self-described fiscal conservative's 2012 bid.

Gotta keep the (4th?) mistress around somehow.


Title: Re: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: katmai on May 18, 2011, 03:19:21 PM
How the hell can he be considered an actual candidate?
Title: Re: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: Josquius on May 18, 2011, 03:32:27 PM
Now he's infected.
Title: Re: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: Caliga on May 18, 2011, 04:00:45 PM
Quote from: katmai on May 18, 2011, 03:19:21 PM
How the hell can he be considered an actual candidate?
Good question. :hmm:
Title: Re: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: crazy canuck on May 18, 2011, 04:02:08 PM
Quote from: Caliga on May 18, 2011, 04:00:45 PM
Quote from: katmai on May 18, 2011, 03:19:21 PM
How the hell can he be considered an actual candidate?
Good question. :hmm:

Probably the same way Trump was.
Title: Re: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: Caliga on May 18, 2011, 04:02:46 PM
btw his wife is weird looking.  She looks like a live-action female Mr. Burns or something.
Title: Re: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: MadImmortalMan on May 18, 2011, 04:23:41 PM
He's imploding fast.
Title: Re: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: Razgovory on May 18, 2011, 04:33:26 PM
He wasn't that well liked at his apex.  I mean by his own party.
Title: Re: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: garbon on May 18, 2011, 04:34:53 PM
Someone tried to tell me he was smart to run now. Their logic seemed faulty.
Title: Re: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: MadImmortalMan on May 18, 2011, 04:59:27 PM
One wing of the GOP hates Newt for being a philanderer and leaving his wife, and the other hates him for criticizing Ryan's plan/supporting Scozzafava/those ads with Pelosi. I don't see how he can win the nom, no matter how well he can crush all comers in debates or whatever.
Title: Re: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: Razgovory on May 18, 2011, 05:42:23 PM
He also writes alternative history.
Title: Re: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: CountDeMoney on May 18, 2011, 07:47:19 PM
Considering what the GOP's been dumping on him since Meet The Press, I'd say he got off lightly.
Title: Re: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: Neil on May 18, 2011, 07:59:48 PM
This sort of criminality is extremely dangerous.  The fag should be hanged.
Title: Re: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: alfred russel on May 18, 2011, 08:11:28 PM
Quote from: MadImmortalMan on May 18, 2011, 04:59:27 PM
One wing of the GOP hates Newt for being a philanderer and leaving his wife, and the other hates him for criticizing Ryan's plan/supporting Scozzafava/those ads with Pelosi. I don't see how he can win the nom, no matter how well he can crush all comers in debates or whatever.

You don't win debates in America by being smart. Al Gore crushed George Bush with the facts in their first debate, and America decisively gave the debate to Bush because Gore sighed when Bush said things that were untrue or just stupid. Gingrich is even less likeable and more of a know-it-all than Gore.

I thought Gingrich had a shot on the basis that the only reasonable candidate seems to be Romney (I don't know much about Pawlenty). In a two way comparison, Gingrich at least could say he is actually a conservative, while you don't know that about Romney. Gingrich taking on Ryan's medicare plan--as right as Gingrich was to take it on--was probably the dumbest thing he could do.
Title: Re: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: garbon on May 18, 2011, 08:27:53 PM
Quote from: Neil on May 18, 2011, 07:59:48 PM
This sort of criminality is extremely dangerous.  The fag should be hanged.

While it is true that certain types of glitter can cut, I doubt he was in any real danger.
Title: Re: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: Admiral Yi on May 18, 2011, 08:34:46 PM
What was the gist of his criticism of Ryan?
Title: Re: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: CountDeMoney on May 18, 2011, 08:54:20 PM
Quote from: Admiral Yi on May 18, 2011, 08:34:46 PM
What was the gist of his criticism of Ryan?

He said right-wing social engineering is as bad as left-wing social engineering.  That was: Teh Kiss of Death.

Don't you watch the news?  It's been a Newt bloodbath since Sunday, man.
Title: Re: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: Faeelin on May 18, 2011, 11:26:31 PM
Quote from: CountDeMoney on May 18, 2011, 08:54:20 PM
Quote from: Admiral Yi on May 18, 2011, 08:34:46 PM
What was the gist of his criticism of Ryan?

He said right-wing social engineering is as bad as left-wing social engineering.  That was: Teh Kiss of Death.

Don't you watch the news?  It's been a Newt bloodbath since Sunday, man.

But he's apologized and reaffirmed that he will implement the Ryan budget.

And yet Obama's still gonna lose. Ah well.
Title: Re: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: Valmy on May 19, 2011, 01:22:27 AM
Quote from: Faeelin on May 18, 2011, 11:26:31 PM
And yet Obama's still gonna lose. Ah well.

I plan on voting for inanimate carbon rod myself.
Title: Re: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: Slargos on May 19, 2011, 02:25:10 AM
Quote from: garbon on May 18, 2011, 08:27:53 PM
Quote from: Neil on May 18, 2011, 07:59:48 PM
This sort of criminality is extremely dangerous.  The fag should be hanged.

While it is true that certain types of glitter can cut, I doubt he was in any real danger.

So by the same token it should be perfectly fine to go around dumping bottles of piss on people since frankly, they're not in any real danger from it.
Title: Re: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: The Brain on May 19, 2011, 02:50:56 AM
Plutonium! :w00t:
Title: Re: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: Eddie Teach on May 19, 2011, 04:26:51 AM
I wouldn't dump a bottle of piss on Slargos if he was on fire.
Title: Re: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: Slargos on May 19, 2011, 04:31:53 AM
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on May 19, 2011, 04:26:51 AM
I wouldn't dump a bottle of piss on Slargos if he was on fire.

I would dump a can of gasoline on you if you were on fire.
Title: Re: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: dps on May 19, 2011, 06:33:30 AM
Quote from: CountDeMoney on May 18, 2011, 08:54:20 PM
Quote from: Admiral Yi on May 18, 2011, 08:34:46 PM
What was the gist of his criticism of Ryan?

He said right-wing social engineering is as bad as left-wing social engineering. 

See, stuff like that is what I like about Gringrich.  But Raz is right--even among conservatives, Gringrich at his height was more respected than liked.  And you're win more elections by being liked.
Title: Re: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: Eddie Teach on May 19, 2011, 06:48:33 AM
Quote from: Slargos on May 19, 2011, 04:31:53 AM
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on May 19, 2011, 04:26:51 AM
I wouldn't dump a bottle of piss on Slargos if he was on fire.

I would dump a can of gasoline on you if you were on fire.

Flattering to know I'm worth going to prison for.  :D
Title: Re: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: Slargos on May 19, 2011, 06:53:48 AM
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on May 19, 2011, 06:48:33 AM
Quote from: Slargos on May 19, 2011, 04:31:53 AM
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on May 19, 2011, 04:26:51 AM
I wouldn't dump a bottle of piss on Slargos if he was on fire.

I would dump a can of gasoline on you if you were on fire.

Flattering to know I'm worth going to prison for.  :D

:huh:

You don't go to prison for taking out the trash.  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: Eddie Teach on May 19, 2011, 06:54:49 AM
Do you speak from experience? :shifty:
Title: Re: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: Faeelin on May 19, 2011, 07:13:46 AM
Quote from: Valmy on May 19, 2011, 01:22:27 AM
Quote from: Faeelin on May 18, 2011, 11:26:31 PM
And yet Obama's still gonna lose. Ah well.

I plan on voting for inanimate carbon rod myself.

Surely Kudos has more foreign policy experience? And his successful construction of a raygun to blast at some godforsaken planet is a hell of a lot more than Gingrich has done.
Title: Re: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: dps on May 19, 2011, 07:38:33 AM
Quote from: Slargos on May 19, 2011, 06:53:48 AM
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on May 19, 2011, 06:48:33 AM
Quote from: Slargos on May 19, 2011, 04:31:53 AM
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on May 19, 2011, 04:26:51 AM
I wouldn't dump a bottle of piss on Slargos if he was on fire.

I would dump a can of gasoline on you if you were on fire.

Flattering to know I'm worth going to prison for.  :D

:huh:

You don't go to prison for taking out the trash.  :rolleyes:

Most places don't allow you to just burn it anymore.  Though it's usually just a fine if you do, not jail time.
Title: Re: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: Slargos on May 19, 2011, 07:42:30 AM
Quote from: dps on May 19, 2011, 07:38:33 AM
Quote from: Slargos on May 19, 2011, 06:53:48 AM
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on May 19, 2011, 06:48:33 AM
Quote from: Slargos on May 19, 2011, 04:31:53 AM
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on May 19, 2011, 04:26:51 AM
I wouldn't dump a bottle of piss on Slargos if he was on fire.

I would dump a can of gasoline on you if you were on fire.

Flattering to know I'm worth going to prison for.  :D

:huh:

You don't go to prison for taking out the trash.  :rolleyes:

Most places don't allow you to just burn it anymore.  Though it's usually just a fine if you do, not jail time.

Dude, you're missing the point. I was likening the brutal slaying of Eddie to trash removal.

MAN.

Are you slow on the uptake?

Jeez.

Title: Re: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: Maximus on May 19, 2011, 08:04:13 AM
Quote from: Slargos on May 19, 2011, 02:25:10 AM
So by the same token it should be perfectly fine to go around dumping bottles of piss on people since frankly, they're not in any real danger from it.
Or smoke around them. Oh wait...
Title: Re: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: garbon on May 19, 2011, 08:41:23 AM
Quote from: Slargos on May 19, 2011, 02:25:10 AM
Quote from: garbon on May 18, 2011, 08:27:53 PM
Quote from: Neil on May 18, 2011, 07:59:48 PM
This sort of criminality is extremely dangerous.  The fag should be hanged.

While it is true that certain types of glitter can cut, I doubt he was in any real danger.

So by the same token it should be perfectly fine to go around dumping bottles of piss on people since frankly, they're not in any real danger from it.

Okay, Marti. What relevance does that have to Neil's statement about that sort of criminality being "extremely dangerous"?
Title: Re: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: Slargos on May 19, 2011, 11:14:38 AM
Quote from: garbon on May 19, 2011, 08:41:23 AM
Quote from: Slargos on May 19, 2011, 02:25:10 AM
Quote from: garbon on May 18, 2011, 08:27:53 PM
Quote from: Neil on May 18, 2011, 07:59:48 PM
This sort of criminality is extremely dangerous.  The fag should be hanged.

While it is true that certain types of glitter can cut, I doubt he was in any real danger.

So by the same token it should be perfectly fine to go around dumping bottles of piss on people since frankly, they're not in any real danger from it.

Okay, Marti. What relevance does that have to Neil's statement about that sort of criminality being "extremely dangerous"?

None. It has relevance to yours.

If "not any real danger" is the qualifier for whether it should be permissible to douche people, then a lot of unacceptable behaviour suddenly becomes "no big deal".
Title: Re: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: Neil on May 19, 2011, 11:18:10 AM
Quote from: garbon on May 18, 2011, 08:27:53 PM
Quote from: Neil on May 18, 2011, 07:59:48 PM
This sort of criminality is extremely dangerous.  The fag should be hanged.
While it is true that certain types of glitter can cut, I doubt he was in any real danger.
It's the desensitizing effect that's the problem.  By making it acceptable for subhumans to strike out at their betters, it emboldens them.  If the fag in question were a dog biting a man he would be put down without question, and that's what needs to happen here.  Otherwise, next time it'll be anthrax, or explosives, or AIDS.
Title: Re: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: garbon on May 19, 2011, 11:19:39 AM
Quote from: Neil on May 19, 2011, 11:18:10 AM
Quote from: garbon on May 18, 2011, 08:27:53 PM
Quote from: Neil on May 18, 2011, 07:59:48 PM
This sort of criminality is extremely dangerous.  The fag should be hanged.
While it is true that certain types of glitter can cut, I doubt he was in any real danger.
It's the desensitizing effect that's the problem.  By making it acceptable for subhumans to strike out at their betters, it emboldens them.  If the fag in question were a dog biting a man he would be put down without question, and that's what needs to happen here.  Otherwise, next time it'll be anthrax, or explosives, or AIDS.

Slippery slope? :yawn:
Title: Re: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: garbon on May 19, 2011, 11:20:45 AM
Quote from: Slargos on May 19, 2011, 11:14:38 AM
None. It has relevance to yours.

If "not any real danger" is the qualifier for whether it should be permissible to douche people, then a lot of unacceptable behaviour suddenly becomes "no big deal".

Which is why I called you Marti as I didn't state that "not causing real danger" should be the sole determinate of whether or not an action should be permissible.
Title: Re: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: Slargos on May 19, 2011, 11:21:29 AM
Quote from: Neil on May 19, 2011, 11:18:10 AM
Quote from: garbon on May 18, 2011, 08:27:53 PM
Quote from: Neil on May 18, 2011, 07:59:48 PM
This sort of criminality is extremely dangerous.  The fag should be hanged.
While it is true that certain types of glitter can cut, I doubt he was in any real danger.
It's the desensitizing effect that's the problem.  By making it acceptable for subhumans to strike out at their betters, it emboldens them.  If the fag in question were a dog biting a man he would be put down without question, and that's what needs to happen here.  Otherwise, next time it'll be anthrax, or explosives, or AIDS.

That you must be forced to be so detailed in explaining the obvious is a great tragedy.  :hmm:

Title: Re: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: Neil on May 19, 2011, 11:22:06 AM
Quote from: garbon on May 19, 2011, 11:19:39 AM
Quote from: Neil on May 19, 2011, 11:18:10 AM
Quote from: garbon on May 18, 2011, 08:27:53 PM
Quote from: Neil on May 18, 2011, 07:59:48 PM
This sort of criminality is extremely dangerous.  The fag should be hanged.
While it is true that certain types of glitter can cut, I doubt he was in any real danger.
It's the desensitizing effect that's the problem.  By making it acceptable for subhumans to strike out at their betters, it emboldens them.  If the fag in question were a dog biting a man he would be put down without question, and that's what needs to happen here.  Otherwise, next time it'll be anthrax, or explosives, or AIDS.
Slippery slope? :yawn:
Of course.  All arguments are slippery slope arguments.
Title: Re: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: garbon on May 19, 2011, 11:24:56 AM
Quote from: Neil on May 19, 2011, 11:22:06 AM
Of course.  All arguments are slippery slope arguments.

Not really. If you are arguing that something that is happening now is bad (in and of itself) - you aren't really arguing about what effects that might lead to...and hence not a slippery slope argument.
Title: Re: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: Neil on May 19, 2011, 11:34:22 AM
Quote from: garbon on May 19, 2011, 11:24:56 AM
Quote from: Neil on May 19, 2011, 11:22:06 AM
Of course.  All arguments are slippery slope arguments.
Not really. If you are arguing that something that is happening now is bad (in and of itself) - you aren't really arguing about what effects that might lead to...and hence not a slippery slope argument.
Nothing is bad in and of itself.  All actions are social.
Title: Re: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: Razgovory on May 19, 2011, 12:58:34 PM
Quote from: dps on May 19, 2011, 06:33:30 AM
Quote from: CountDeMoney on May 18, 2011, 08:54:20 PM
Quote from: Admiral Yi on May 18, 2011, 08:34:46 PM
What was the gist of his criticism of Ryan?

He said right-wing social engineering is as bad as left-wing social engineering.

See, stuff like that is what I like about Gringrich.  But Raz is right--even among conservatives, Gringrich at his height was more respected than liked.  And you're win more elections by being liked.

Oh, you are so sweet!
Title: Re: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: derspiess on May 19, 2011, 01:44:49 PM
As much as I'm for Mitch Daniels's proposed truce on social issues, stunts like this "agree with me or I'll dump glitter on you" one make it more difficult for me.
Title: Re: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: derspiess on May 19, 2011, 01:48:25 PM
Btw, there is a theory that rather than trying to win the GOP nom, Newt is jockeying to fill the GOP maverick media darling role that McCain had in 2000.  Not sure I totally buy it, but I can't think of any other reason why he'd announce his candidacy & then proceed to undermine what small chance he had of getting the nom.
Title: Re: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: Faeelin on May 19, 2011, 01:58:16 PM
Quote from: derspiess on May 19, 2011, 01:48:25 PM
Btw, there is a theory that rather than trying to win the GOP nom, Newt is jockeying to fill the GOP maverick media darling role that McCain had in 2000.  Not sure I totally buy it, but I can't think of any other reason why he'd announce his candidacy & then proceed to undermine what small chance he had of getting the nom.

Do you really think it's more probable that Gingrich is a Machiavellian mastermind and not a guy who runs his mouth?
Title: Re: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: derspiess on May 19, 2011, 02:05:05 PM
Quote from: Faeelin on May 19, 2011, 01:58:16 PM
Quote from: derspiess on May 19, 2011, 01:48:25 PM
Btw, there is a theory that rather than trying to win the GOP nom, Newt is jockeying to fill the GOP maverick media darling role that McCain had in 2000.  Not sure I totally buy it, but I can't think of any other reason why he'd announce his candidacy & then proceed to undermine what small chance he had of getting the nom.

Do you really think it's more probable that Gingrich is a Machiavellian mastermind and not a guy who runs his mouth?

At this point I really don't know how to read him.
Title: Re: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: grumbler on May 19, 2011, 02:08:38 PM
Quote from: derspiess on May 19, 2011, 02:05:05 PM
At this point I really don't know how to read him.
I would have thought that, after all your time here, it would be easy to read Newt.  He is the dramatic hero of his life, and all the issues he faces are larger than life and profound.  He is a smart guy but lacks balance, perspective, and gravitas.
Title: Re: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: Martinus on May 19, 2011, 03:30:53 PM
Quote from: Neil on May 19, 2011, 11:18:10 AM
Quote from: garbon on May 18, 2011, 08:27:53 PM
Quote from: Neil on May 18, 2011, 07:59:48 PM
This sort of criminality is extremely dangerous.  The fag should be hanged.
While it is true that certain types of glitter can cut, I doubt he was in any real danger.
It's the desensitizing effect that's the problem.  By making it acceptable for subhumans to strike out at their betters, it emboldens them.  If the fag in question were a dog biting a man he would be put down without question, and that's what needs to happen here.  Otherwise, next time it'll be anthrax, or explosives, or AIDS.

Oh please, as far as subhumans go, a guy marrying a fat chick so her father can employ him is lower than a faggot.
Title: Re: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: derspiess on May 19, 2011, 03:39:17 PM
Quote from: Martinus on May 19, 2011, 03:30:53 PM
Oh please, as far as subhumans go, a guy marrying a fat chick so her father can employ him is lower than a faggot.

Doubtful.  Is the guy in question out dumping glitter on people?  :yeahright:
Title: Re: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: Neil on May 19, 2011, 03:50:52 PM
Quote from: Martinus on May 19, 2011, 03:30:53 PM
Quote from: Neil on May 19, 2011, 11:18:10 AM
Quote from: garbon on May 18, 2011, 08:27:53 PM
Quote from: Neil on May 18, 2011, 07:59:48 PM
This sort of criminality is extremely dangerous.  The fag should be hanged.
While it is true that certain types of glitter can cut, I doubt he was in any real danger.
It's the desensitizing effect that's the problem.  By making it acceptable for subhumans to strike out at their betters, it emboldens them.  If the fag in question were a dog biting a man he would be put down without question, and that's what needs to happen here.  Otherwise, next time it'll be anthrax, or explosives, or AIDS.
Oh please, as far as subhumans go, a guy marrying a fat chick so her father can employ him is lower than a faggot.
Newt's wife's father employs him?  I would think he was self-employed.
Title: Re: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: derspiess on May 19, 2011, 04:59:49 PM
Quote from: Razgovory on May 19, 2011, 12:58:34 PM
Oh, you are so sweet!

You know what's sweet?  The Cards got back into 1st place this afternoon when the Reds lost to the Pirates, then took sole possession with a .5 game lead after they themselves beat the Astros later in the afternoon.  Takes some of the sting out of getting swept by the Reds here last weekend.
Title: Re: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: Razgovory on May 19, 2011, 05:06:07 PM
The Machine hasn't done so well this year.
Title: Re: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: derspiess on May 19, 2011, 05:26:14 PM
Quote from: Razgovory on May 19, 2011, 05:06:07 PM
The Machine hasn't done so well this year.

Season is still young & he's had a decent May.  I can't imagine him not finishing the season with a .300 average and at least 35 home runs.
Title: Re: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: CountDeMoney on May 19, 2011, 06:46:19 PM
Quote from: dps on May 19, 2011, 06:33:30 AM
Quote from: CountDeMoney on May 18, 2011, 08:54:20 PM
Quote from: Admiral Yi on May 18, 2011, 08:34:46 PM
What was the gist of his criticism of Ryan?

He said right-wing social engineering is as bad as left-wing social engineering.

See, stuff like that is what I like about Gringrich.  But Raz is right--even among conservatives, Gringrich at his height was more respected than liked.  And you're win more elections by being liked.

Even the Unabomber had a lucid thought once in a while.  Unfortunately, most of it was just a lot of reactionary nonsense.  Just like Newt.  He's a moron.
Title: Re: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: dps on May 19, 2011, 08:27:44 PM
Quote from: CountDeMoney on May 19, 2011, 06:46:19 PM

Even the Unabomber had a lucid thought once in a while. 

Incidentally, I just read a news story that the feds are investigating the possibility that the Unabomber was also the guy who put cyanide in Tylenol bottles back in 1982.
Title: Re: Gay righhttp://languish.org/forumts protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: Razgovory on May 19, 2011, 09:21:26 PM
Gingrich's problem was that he never was able to transition from bomb throwing backbencher to party leader and statesmen.  Being a partisan asshole is okay for a Minority Whip.  Doing it when you are Speaker of the House people might begin to think your serious.
Title: Re: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: Valmy on May 19, 2011, 09:32:11 PM
Quote from: derspiess on May 19, 2011, 01:44:49 PM
As much as I'm for Mitch Daniels's proposed truce on social issues, stunts like this "agree with me or I'll dump glitter on you" one make it more difficult for me.

All the vast sympathy you had for gay activists slowly draining away :(
Title: Re: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: Razgovory on May 19, 2011, 09:46:25 PM
Quote from: Valmy on May 19, 2011, 09:32:11 PM
Quote from: derspiess on May 19, 2011, 01:44:49 PM
As much as I'm for Mitch Daniels's proposed truce on social issues, stunts like this "agree with me or I'll dump glitter on you" one make it more difficult for me.

All the vast sympathy you had for gay activists slowly draining away :(

Marty would make me a homophobe if he really was gay.  As it is, I just have something against foot fetishists. 
Title: Re: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: Valmy on May 19, 2011, 09:48:15 PM
Quote from: Razgovory on May 19, 2011, 09:46:25 PM
As it is, I just have something against foot fetishists. 

They are, indeed, dangerous degenerates.
Title: Re: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: derspiess on May 19, 2011, 10:19:06 PM
Quote from: Valmy on May 19, 2011, 09:32:11 PM
Quote from: derspiess on May 19, 2011, 01:44:49 PM
As much as I'm for Mitch Daniels's proposed truce on social issues, stunts like this "agree with me or I'll dump glitter on you" one make it more difficult for me.

All the vast sympathy you had for gay activists slowly draining away :(

I'd prefer to just ignore them, of course.
Title: Re: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: Caliga on May 23, 2011, 09:41:04 AM
Quote from: dps on May 19, 2011, 08:27:44 PM
Incidentally, I just read a news story that the feds are investigating the possibility that the Unabomber was also the guy who put cyanide in Tylenol bottles back in 1982.
Wasn't he a hermit in Montana by 1982? :hmm:
Title: Re: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: Martinus on May 23, 2011, 09:45:55 AM
Quote from: Valmy on May 19, 2011, 09:32:11 PM
Quote from: derspiess on May 19, 2011, 01:44:49 PM
As much as I'm for Mitch Daniels's proposed truce on social issues, stunts like this "agree with me or I'll dump glitter on you" one make it more difficult for me.

All the vast sympathy you had for gay activists slowly draining away :(
:lol:

I love how homophobes, racists and other people of that ilk are like that. "I wouldn't be a racist but that black guy looked at me weird yesterday, so I will hate the entire race."

My mother is like that when it comes to "mild antisemitism". She justifies it by having made a bad business deal 15 years ago with someone who she suspects may be half-Jewish. :frusty
Title: Re: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: Neil on May 23, 2011, 09:52:52 AM
The gays are the one at fault, wanting to be treated like normally people without acting like normal people.
Title: Re: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: garbon on May 23, 2011, 10:16:30 AM
Quote from: Martinus on May 23, 2011, 09:45:55 AM
Quote from: Valmy on May 19, 2011, 09:32:11 PM
Quote from: derspiess on May 19, 2011, 01:44:49 PM
As much as I'm for Mitch Daniels's proposed truce on social issues, stunts like this "agree with me or I'll dump glitter on you" one make it more difficult for me.

All the vast sympathy you had for gay activists slowly draining away :(
:lol:

I love how homophobes, racists and other people of that ilk are like that. "I wouldn't be a racist but that black guy looked at me weird yesterday, so I will hate the entire race."

My mother is like that when it comes to "mild antisemitism". She justifies it by having made a bad business deal 15 years ago with someone who she suspects may be half-Jewish. :frusty

It's true. It is hard to take his comments seriously as if it weren't for this reason, it'd be for another.
Title: Re: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: Razgovory on May 23, 2011, 10:34:14 AM
Quote from: Martinus on May 23, 2011, 09:45:55 AM
Quote from: Valmy on May 19, 2011, 09:32:11 PM
Quote from: derspiess on May 19, 2011, 01:44:49 PM
As much as I'm for Mitch Daniels's proposed truce on social issues, stunts like this "agree with me or I'll dump glitter on you" one make it more difficult for me.

All the vast sympathy you had for gay activists slowly draining away :(
:lol:

I love how homophobes, racists and other people of that ilk are like that. "I wouldn't be a racist but that black guy looked at me weird yesterday, so I will hate the entire race."

My mother is like that when it comes to "mild antisemitism". She justifies it by having made a bad business deal 15 years ago with someone who she suspects may be half-Jewish. :frusty

I love how Marty is lecturing us on tolerance.
Title: Re: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: garbon on May 23, 2011, 10:36:52 AM
Quote from: Razgovory on May 23, 2011, 10:34:14 AM
I love how Marty is lecturing us on tolerance.

Well he has been consistent. He has always wanted tolerance for gays (well really just for himself but its okay if the whole class is helped) and no tolerance for anyone else. :lol:
Title: Re: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: Caliga on May 23, 2011, 11:06:39 AM
I think that actually makes Mart the norm, rather then the exception, when it comes to people agitating for tolerance. :)
Title: Re: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: derspiess on May 23, 2011, 11:30:14 AM
Quote from: Caliga on May 23, 2011, 11:06:39 AM
I think that actually makes Mart the norm, rather then the exception, when it comes to people agitating for tolerance. :)

NORM!!!!

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Title: Re: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: Valmy on May 23, 2011, 11:35:23 AM
Quote from: Caliga on May 23, 2011, 11:06:39 AM
I think that actually makes Mart the norm, rather then the exception, when it comes to people agitating for tolerance. :)

Hmmm I fail to see how you benefit from tolerance yet you seem to agitate for it.

Are you: exceptional?
Title: Re: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: Martinus on May 23, 2011, 11:37:41 AM
Quote from: Valmy on May 23, 2011, 11:35:23 AM
Quote from: Caliga on May 23, 2011, 11:06:39 AM
I think that actually makes Mart the norm, rather then the exception, when it comes to people agitating for tolerance. :)

Hmmm I fail to see how you benefit from tolerance yet you seem to agitate for it.

Are you: exceptional?

Isn't Caliga Jewish? He knows that after they come for the gays, it's the Jews. :P
Title: Re: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: derspiess on May 23, 2011, 11:44:28 AM
Quote from: Martinus on May 23, 2011, 11:37:41 AM
Quote from: Valmy on May 23, 2011, 11:35:23 AM
Quote from: Caliga on May 23, 2011, 11:06:39 AM
I think that actually makes Mart the norm, rather then the exception, when it comes to people agitating for tolerance. :)

Hmmm I fail to see how you benefit from tolerance yet you seem to agitate for it.

Are you: exceptional?

Isn't Caliga Jewish? He knows that after they come for the gays, it's the Jews. :P

No, but he is a Unitarian in the middle of Kentucky.
Title: Re: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: Caliga on May 23, 2011, 12:25:45 PM
I wish I was Jewish, but I'm not, no. :blush:
Title: Re: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: Caliga on May 23, 2011, 12:26:37 PM
Quote from: Valmy on May 23, 2011, 11:35:23 AM
Are you: exceptional?
I'm kind of a big deal. :cool:
Title: Re: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: dps on May 23, 2011, 12:33:56 PM
Quote from: Caliga on May 23, 2011, 09:41:04 AM
Quote from: dps on May 19, 2011, 08:27:44 PM
Incidentally, I just read a news story that the feds are investigating the possibility that the Unabomber was also the guy who put cyanide in Tylenol bottles back in 1982.
Wasn't he a hermit in Montana by 1982? :hmm:

Yes, but I suppose that the FBI has some reason to belive that he left the area on occassion.

QuoteI wish I was Jewish, but I'm not, no.

So why not convert? 
Title: Re: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: Caliga on May 23, 2011, 12:35:58 PM
Quote from: dps on May 23, 2011, 12:33:56 PM
So why not convert?
Seems like I'd have trouble fitting in, what with the lack of belief in God. :hmm:
Title: Re: Gay rights protester dumps glitter on Newt Gingrich
Post by: Admiral Yi on May 23, 2011, 01:11:34 PM
Quote from: Martinus on May 23, 2011, 09:45:55 AM
I love how homophobes, racists and other people of that ilk are like that. "I wouldn't be a racist but that black guy looked at me weird yesterday, so I will hate the entire race."

My mother is like that when it comes to "mild antisemitism". She justifies it by having made a bad business deal 15 years ago with someone who she suspects may be half-Jewish. :frusty

This inference is to derspeiss's post as Jew bashing is to criticism of Israel.