Gingrich to Pelosi: Worry more about gas prices and less about selling your book
posted at 3:59 pm on August 6, 2008 by Allahpundit
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I’m not sure why he thinks the Dems will eventually cave and agree to an up-or-down vote in September when their entire strategy is designed to avoid that (maybe he expects another oil spike with the resulting public pressure becoming unbearable?), but here’s hoping.
Per his comments at the end, I’m guessing he’s cool with the Israeli Nissan ad.
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Keep pushing the issue, Republicans!
Cicero43 on August 6, 2008 at 4:00 PM
SNAP
RobertInAustin on August 6, 2008 at 4:00 PM
Keep it up Republicans and thanks.
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letget on August 6, 2008 at 4:02 PM
I respect Speaker Pelosi. I think she’s one of the great American success stories We talk about Hillary Clinton and her inspiration to millions of Americans. Speaker Pelosi has been an inspiration as well.
- John McCain
MB4 on August 6, 2008 at 4:03 PM
Newt, I don’t usually care for you but you are doing an alright job.
Pin that witch to the wall and watch her squirm!
upinak on August 6, 2008 at 4:04 PM
‘Nuff said, Newt.
Drill already!
jgapinoy on August 6, 2008 at 4:05 PM
It’s not your oil Nancy! It’s not your oil Harry! It belongs to the American people and we want it now!
TheBigOldDog on August 6, 2008 at 4:06 PM
MB4, you can’t be elected dogcatcher nowadays unless the public perceives you to be nice & bi-partisan. McCain was throwing the public a bone. Let’s hope the red meat goes to conservatives.
jgapinoy on August 6, 2008 at 4:07 PM
Califemme on August 6, 2008 at 4:08 PM
Where the heck is the minority leadership? Are they even there?
What the heck are Republicans doing bringing in a retired speaker, out of Congress, to speak for them?
gabriel sutherland on August 6, 2008 at 4:08 PM
Good for Newt!
McCain should be there and push the issue along with his fellow republicans since he is the nominee of our party.
jencab on August 6, 2008 at 4:11 PM
I want to know how much the eco-Marxists are donating and to whom. Need to counter the Dems pointing out how much oil interests give to the GOP.
Sierra Club
Friends of the Earth
World Wildlife Fund
Earth First
Greenpeace
PETA
et al
DerKrieger on August 6, 2008 at 4:12 PM
Right on target.
When Pelosi leaves herself open, jab again and again. Upper cut to the money maker.
Hening on August 6, 2008 at 4:13 PM
Newt for VP!
jp on August 6, 2008 at 4:13 PM
Newt is behind the Drill Here! Drill Now! Pay Less! movement. And given his hige sucess with the Contract with America it’s natural that he should be there.
DerKrieger on August 6, 2008 at 4:13 PM
The Israeli ad was just poking fun. Newt didn’t even smile when he said that.
AlexB on August 6, 2008 at 4:14 PM
better question, how do the fruitcakes in these orginzations have money? oh yeah, inheritance.
jp on August 6, 2008 at 4:14 PM
“Senator Obama maybe, possibly, someday, eventually if necessary may support” the energy policy”!
I miss Newt! Why is he not running for President? He would demolish ObaMoron! Sigh…
sabbott on August 6, 2008 at 4:15 PM
Buford Gooch on August 6, 2008 at 4:15 PM
Oops. Forgot to close quotes.
Buford Gooch on August 6, 2008 at 4:15 PM
Nancy and Harry should be put in the stocks that were for lawbreakers in Williamsburg in the Colonial Days.
Travis1 on August 6, 2008 at 4:15 PM
Because most people don’t even know who the minority leaders are. And Newt’s been out there talking about this issue already.
CP on August 6, 2008 at 4:17 PM
Indeed.
CP on August 6, 2008 at 4:18 PM
How true, but when one lives in a fantasy world (as Pelosi and the lefties do) how can they face reality when they can’t even recognize reality as it’s slapping them in the face!
Liberty or Death on August 6, 2008 at 4:18 PM
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YOU MUST SEE THIS ABOUT OBAMA’S. Trust me.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVeFVtcdSYY
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marklmail on August 6, 2008 at 4:20 PM
Exactly.
Bob's Kid on August 6, 2008 at 4:22 PM
Newt is making the Democrats think twice about their message to their consitutents during this recess vacation. They will look bad come November if they are caught in September/October with having to make a vote that will cause them problems in November. To tell their consitutents that they support drilling (counting on Pelosi’s promise to prevent a vote) will backfire it they are forced to publicly vote AGAINST drilling by the democrat leadership. Whether there is an up or down vote in Sept does not matter so much now. The congressman just need to think about the possibility of a vote and its consequences. It is all about getting re-elected at this point and a vote SUPPORTING drilling would greatly embarass the Democratic leadership while a vote AGAINST drilling might lose some Democrat seats. That is the delemma facing Pelosi at ths point.
jerseyman on August 6, 2008 at 4:23 PM
Mb4:
Considering the fact that your attitude toward the Iraq war is practically identical to Pelosi’s, I am not sure you want to be making comparisons.
It is one thing to respect someone, it is something else to parrot them.
Terrye on August 6, 2008 at 4:24 PM
Second look at Newt!
cntrlfrk on August 6, 2008 at 4:27 PM
Newt for Secretary of Energy…….. under the radar, competent, has a plan in the works, completely effective.
Seven Percent Solution on August 6, 2008 at 4:27 PM
The only way there will be a vote is if there is some ban on offshore drilling that just comes up for periodic review. And even then I would not be sure it will get out of committee.
This is what people are not getting: Democrats are in control of the House. That is why calling them back for an emergency session would have been a waste of time, or even counter productive. I think it makes a good campaign issue for McCain and the Republicans running for the House, but I don’t see any reason to believe that Nancy Pelosi will cave on this. 70% of the country was in support of drilling when she shut the place down, she did not give a damn.
Terrye on August 6, 2008 at 4:28 PM
Too bad some of these Republicans did not deal with this when they had the majority. No, it is easier to blame Bush somehow someway for everything than it is to acknowledge the fact that they squandered their majority.
Terrye on August 6, 2008 at 4:30 PM
When you consider how effectively Newt was demonized by the Left in the 1990s, the fact that he can be brought in as a high-profile point man on this issue speaks volumes as to how unpopular Pelosi’s (public) position on this issue is. Conversely, it shows how no-profile the GOP leadership in the House has been generally.
Karl on August 6, 2008 at 4:32 PM
The oil belongs to whomever digs it up.
LimeyGeek on August 6, 2008 at 4:32 PM
I’d like to make a comment on this. But I think that’s not a good idea.
Well, what do you know. Two excellent replies. I feel better now.
wise_man on August 6, 2008 at 4:33 PM
Newt is drinking Nancy’s milkshake. He drinks it up.
Karl on August 6, 2008 at 4:34 PM
I like Adam Putnam. I heard him on Bill Bennett’s show suggesting that we send drill bits and our gas receipts to Pelosi! Anyone else heard of doing this?
Brat on August 6, 2008 at 4:35 PM
True, but is taxed to the hilt via Federal and State. :) so more or less some of it is the American people’s. The profit isn’t put to good uses though is the problem.
upinak on August 6, 2008 at 4:35 PM
Sure lets get right on that. Do you have 3 million for a drill bit to send?
upinak on August 6, 2008 at 4:36 PM
That’s disgusting. yet I’m strangely aroused.
lorien1973 on August 6, 2008 at 4:37 PM
Looks like he threw Al Gore a “bone” too.
But I again want to emphasize my respect for the former vice president’s leadership on this issue and his continuous leadership. And I am in no way trying to get into a fight with him.
- John McCain
Very different set of McRules when it comes to conservatives/Republicans however, as it seems more like throwing them the “boner”.
With a history filled with cursing, (”F*ck you” to John Cornyn, “A$$hole to Pete Domenici, “F*cking jerk to Charles Grassley, screaming and throwing temper tantrums at fellow Republicans over the years, John McCain seems to save his admiration and glowing praise for Nancy Pelosi and Al Gore.
- Michael “A.J. Sparxx
MB4 on August 6, 2008 at 4:37 PM
Only in the sense that we’re all indirect recipients of stolen goods ;)
LimeyGeek on August 6, 2008 at 4:38 PM
If they extend the Congressional Ban on drilling, the GOP better be all over it and get the story out in the media as much as possible.
jp on August 6, 2008 at 4:39 PM
sabbott on August 6, 2008 at 4:15 PM
When asking where are the strong competent leaders in the Republican party, and why they are missing from the Presidential race, look at the pre-emptive moves made by the Democrats. Dan Quayle, New Gingrich, Jeb Bush were highly qualified, competent, and acceptable conservative ‘presidential’ candidates that were ‘taken out’ early by the media before they ever had a chance to run for president. George W Bush surprised them and slipped in under their radar, explaining why they were so upset with him when he won. The Dems go after their number one challenger, then when he is knocked down, they go after the next in line.
jerseyman on August 6, 2008 at 4:40 PM
So true!
upinak on August 6, 2008 at 4:40 PM
I bet you’re popular at the local dairy bar
LimeyGeek on August 6, 2008 at 4:41 PM
Newt would beat Obama handily, and crush him in the debates.
marklmail on August 6, 2008 at 4:42 PM
With a slapping like that Pelosi nearly blinked.
viking01 on August 6, 2008 at 4:43 PM
MB4:
Oh GAWD no. say it isn’t so. McCAin actually said something kind and civil about a political opponent.
The horror. The injustice of it all….
Has Newt made any more commercials with San Fran Nan lately?
Terrye on August 6, 2008 at 4:43 PM
Small drill bits – like from your home power tools. Get it?
Brat on August 6, 2008 at 4:43 PM
Beware of Democrats bearing gifts.
It is suggested that the Democrats in the House and Senate will agree to bills to start drilling when they get back from vacation – until January when they hope to have a Democrat President and a veto proof Congress.
If that occurs, be prepared for them to reverse any or all of the drilling bills passed during last quarter of this year.
pocomoco on August 6, 2008 at 4:43 PM
And how, prey tell, did the media “take out” acceptable conservative ‘presidential’ candidates, in your opinion.
wise_man on August 6, 2008 at 4:44 PM
mark:
I am afraid not. I think Newt would crush Obama in the debates, but Newt would still lose. People do not like the man. He had to leave office in disgrace and his ratings were as low as Nancy’s. Yes, he is way smarter, but this is politics we are talking about here.
Terrye on August 6, 2008 at 4:44 PM
You know, thats a very good question.
wise_man on August 6, 2008 at 4:45 PM
Sorry … oil industry thinking. Heck you can’t even get a used drill bit core anymore and at one time you couldn’t give them away.
upinak on August 6, 2008 at 4:45 PM
jerseyman:
Oh please…grow up. You lost. Try to do a better job of running people who can win and stop blaming everyone else.
Terrye on August 6, 2008 at 4:46 PM
How much do used ones go for?
MarkTheGreat on August 6, 2008 at 4:46 PM
Agreed. Newt would have to be willing to subject himself to the most vile political meatgrinder. No way.
LimeyGeek on August 6, 2008 at 4:48 PM
wise_man:
Well if he was a True Conservative, the only thing he would say to that awful woman is get thee behind me Satan.
Terrye on August 6, 2008 at 4:48 PM
You are very confused. You are stuck on binary thinking. My attitude toward all things Islam is night and day from Pelosi’s.
I don’t respect Pelosi. John McCain is the one with the respect for Pelosi. Ditto with Al Gore. Try to keep up.
Read what he has said about them, then do a Hotair site search on, “MB4 + Pelosi” and one on “MB4 + Gore”.
MB4 on August 6, 2008 at 4:48 PM
A used one? More like tore up or unfunctional is more the ideal. Those are usually 50 too 10K. If you are lucky and get one… might wanna keep a hold of it. The older ones were made very well and have diamond cutting heads on them… those can be refurbished and resold.
I have one in my office. just the bit itself weights about 40 lbs.
upinak on August 6, 2008 at 4:49 PM
MB4:
I am not the one who is confused.
Terrye on August 6, 2008 at 4:49 PM
You know something, Terrye … Barack Obama is not the anti-christ. And San Fran Nan is not satan!?!??!*Church lady ’satan’ echo .. echo …… echo ……….*
wise_man on August 6, 2008 at 4:50 PM
Must hit preview… I meant to say 50K to 100K.
Bits are all different and some have special sensors as well.
upinak on August 6, 2008 at 4:51 PM
Did they hire a Cheney look alike to stand behind newt?
Verbal Abuse on August 6, 2008 at 4:52 PM
What’s your opinion on this video:
Nancy Pelosi and Newt Gingrich Commercial on Climate Change
Do you see respect for Pelosi in this spot from Newt? Do you see respect for climate change from Newt in this spot?
Just asking. Since you brought up the topic of other people who respect Pelosi.
wise_man on August 6, 2008 at 4:53 PM
There may be some hope for you yet Anthony Fremont, not much but maybe some.
MB4 on August 6, 2008 at 4:53 PM
see the bs they are trying on Palin right now….the Jindal Exorcism story they’ll use or try to.
jp on August 6, 2008 at 4:59 PM
Oh I know… reason I won’t comment on it. It will get me hot and I don’t need to be mad right now.
upinak on August 6, 2008 at 5:00 PM
wise_man:
Well it all depends on your perspective. Your point of view. And that can be subject to all sorts of things, like the meds you take.
Terrye on August 6, 2008 at 5:00 PM
I don’t normally watch internet videos as they are soooooo sloooooow.
I prefer text like -
I respect Speaker Pelosi. I think she’s one of the great American success stories We talk about Hillary Clinton and her inspiration to millions of Americans. Speaker Pelosi has been an inspiration as well.
- John McCain
- and -
But I again want to emphasize my respect for the former vice president’s leadership on this issue and his continuous leadership. And I am in no way trying to get into a fight with him.
- John McCain
- and -
With a history filled with cursing, (”F*ck you” to John Cornyn, “A$$hole to Pete Domenici, “F*cking jerk to Charles Grassley, screaming and throwing temper tantrums at fellow Republicans over the years, John McCain seems to save his admiration and glowing praise for Nancy Pelosi and Al Gore.
- Michael “A.J. Sparxx
MB4 on August 6, 2008 at 5:02 PM
I was looking for an honest answer to my question, since you made this claim.
wise_man on August 6, 2008 at 5:06 PM
Gots to go for a while now Anthony “wise_man” Fremont. Try not to earn too many negative McCain points in my absence and don’t try to ban too many people, especially Allahpundit, and we know you’d like to, to the cornfield.
MB4 on August 6, 2008 at 5:07 PM
It is coming down that is McCain stays out of this, he may as well sign his own death certifercate.
I hope he decides to join the Senate soon on the floor. He needs too… and maybe having Newt show wouldn’t be a bad idea either.
upinak on August 6, 2008 at 5:09 PM
I think it is uncalled for that you use someone’s actual name on this blog.
You are now worse then the trolls in here.
upinak on August 6, 2008 at 5:11 PM
MB4 I am not doing this to you, so kindly don’t do this to me, and stay on the topic of the page, and the comments. Please.
wise_man on August 6, 2008 at 5:11 PM
We need Newt back in office; VP and in ‘12, for POTUS.
blue13326 on August 6, 2008 at 5:13 PM
wise_man:
I was being sarcastic. I do not think that Nancy Pelosi is Satan and I do not think that Obama is the anti Christ.
Are we talking about the same thing?
Terrye on August 6, 2008 at 5:20 PM
It’s about time that someone took the initiative to slap some sense into that old bag Pelossi. She’s a disgrace.
UnEasyRider on August 6, 2008 at 5:21 PM
Forgive my error. I had you confused with Jersey man at 4:44 PM.
wise_man on August 6, 2008 at 5:22 PM
blue:
The last time Newt tried to run for president, he could not get past the single digits, in his own party. This kind of surprised me actually. I don’t know if Republicans just thought he would make a bad candidate for national office, or if they did not want him for some other reason.
Terrye on August 6, 2008 at 5:22 PM
wise_man:
I thought it might be something like that. It is easy to make a mistake like than when responding to different people. I have done the same thing myself.
Terrye on August 6, 2008 at 5:24 PM
I like him where he is now. Newt is now part of the general public! And that makes it even better that he is in support of the Americans, being just a normal person!
upinak on August 6, 2008 at 5:26 PM
The person whose actual name was revealed without consent on this thread should immediately be notified of the identity of the person revealing his name.
That’s stalker behavior and defense against it by those harassed should be facilitated.
viking01 on August 6, 2008 at 5:29 PM
More energy now! Oil, Coal, Gas, Nuclear, Water, Solar, Wind,…
Randy
williars on August 6, 2008 at 5:53 PM
As I said to blue, I think newt is doing great where he is right now. Raising awareness as a regualr person is a good thing.
upinak on August 6, 2008 at 5:55 PM
Obama is a rubber stamp for Nancy “I’m gonna Save the Planet” Pelosi, and Harry “Coal and Oil makes us sick” Reid..
Chakra Hammer on August 6, 2008 at 5:59 PM
I hope this is the issue that cleans the clock on the Dem majority this year. The one sure way to get a vote is to change the majority in the House and Senate. I hope Pelosi’s strategy of running the clock out backfires big time.
I watched Brit Hume last night and apparently Pelosi has given consent to vulnerable Dems to use her as their scape goat when their constituents beat them up during their vacation about their non-action on this energy crisis.
SoldiersMom on August 6, 2008 at 6:10 PM
In your (so called) face, Nancy
RobCon on August 6, 2008 at 6:28 PM
Newt has his finger in the wind. He’s with us this week.
Angry Dumbo on August 6, 2008 at 6:48 PM
lol. Anthony Fremont is not actually “wise_man’s” real name, at least as far as I know anyway, if that is what you have leaped to somehow. He just has behaved a lot like Anthony Fremont. “Google” it.
You are the one who was calling for “sending people to the ‘cornfield’”. Don’t whine, please. And there you go again acting like you are the blog moderate.
MB4 on August 6, 2008 at 7:45 PM
blog moderateblog moderator.MB4 on August 6, 2008 at 7:46 PM
Good lord, get a clue. I “assume” that you are referring to me. How the hell would I know “wise_man’s” real name? Do you think that I am the “web master” of this blog?
Stalker behavior? Did I refer to “wise_man” first or did he refer to me first? Just look at this thread. The first reference to me by him, or him by me was at wise_man on August 6, 2008 at 4:33 PM where he actually referred to me three times in one comment.
Look before you leap.
MB4 on August 6, 2008 at 7:56 PM
Er, with respect, no it doesn’t. It will belong to whomever leases or buys the property over which it resides, pulls it up, stores, and transports it to market for sale.
Oil companies, ultimately owned by individuals, have property rights. Oil, like every good, is not a ‘national resource’. That is the premise (shared by the Dems) that is at one root of the problem in the first place.
JDPerren on August 6, 2008 at 8:03 PM
I just logged on. As far as the Republican “leaders” not being there and being forced to drag up Newt, obviously that reader has not been watching C-SPAN or reading about this “revolution.” The Republican leaders have been there in force. Just because you don’t see them in this clip, doesn’t mean they haven’t been there. Try to stay current. Newt did a fine job. He is a better advisor/mentor than he ever would be a President. He is a brainiac – not a leader. He is more of a background person, maybe like Rove, only better.
The Republicans are cyclying through their members, having some of them in Washington and having the rest in their districts, presenting the same messages. The Washington contingent will change as those in home districts come back to Washington and so forth.
Neocon Peg on August 6, 2008 at 8:12 PM
You two are like a lynch mob. Lynch first, get the evidence later, if at all.
MB4 on August 6, 2008 at 8:17 PM
+1 – My thoughts exactly!
Neocon Peg on August 6, 2008 at 8:20 PM
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