is Newt serious?

757Hokie83 · 01-27-2012, 08:13 AM

now, dont get me wrong...i like some of the stuff ive read and been hearing about Newt....but WTF? a moon base? then a moon base that will have enough citizens to apply to be a state??

Newt Gingrich's moon base is an inspired idea that would reverse America's enfeeblement – Telegraph Blogs

JuiceTheGator · 01-27-2012, 08:59 AM

Yeah...no thanks.

amszete · 01-27-2012, 09:10 AM

Chuck Norris Endorses Newt Gingrich, Swings Crucial 'Walker, Texas Ranger' Constituency | Reuters

ForkEmBucky · 01-27-2012, 10:33 AM

Newt is a fucking lunatic. I've lost a lot of respect for people's opinions. I mean how many times do I have to tell you, he doesn't really understand the constitution. He actually believes that the office of the president should abolish the 9th circuit court of appeals for determining that the word God can't be in the pledge of allegiance.

Here's some critical thinking for those of you who agree with Newt.

1. The pledge of allegiance has been used in official capacity.

2. "under God" was added by Congress in 1956

3. But the constitution says that Congress shall write no laws respecting(regarding) religion.

4. God is a religious symbol. For those of you who find it impossible to accept the possibility that there is no God...it doesn't matter...because the government of the United States is no to use legislation to accomplish the task of normalizing any particular belief...including the belief in God that not everyone shares.

5. It's also a frivolous suggestion on Newt's part, and it's divisive at best, considering most Americans will still say the pledge whether it includes "under God" or not.

6. Yet he was allll worked up about it when I saw him speak on that issue, which accomplishes nothing toward solving our real issues.

Next up, he wants to build that border fence that WON'T STOP ILLEGAL CROSSINGS no matter how much we all want it to. They've been going underground for decades...people...

So can you guys tell me what it is he's said that you all like so much?

powerchord86 · 01-27-2012, 10:46 AM

757Hokie83 · 01-27-2012, 10:47 AM

easy now forkem...i didnt say im in his corner...just that there are certain things that he seems to have good ideas about...just like pretty much every other one of the candidates, he has some ideas that i like and many many many that i dislike

olympicoscar · 01-27-2012, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 757Hokie83

now, dont get me wrong...i like some of the stuff ive read and been hearing about Newt....but WTF? a moon base? then a moon base that will have enough citizens to apply to be a state??

Newt Gingrich's moon base is an inspired idea that would reverse America's enfeeblement – Telegraph Blogs

In this era of tight money, the answer is no, no, and no again.

amszete · 01-27-2012, 11:06 AM

Not saying I am into Newt or any candidate who will face Obama right now. I am leaving all my options open. But I can tell you what, I won't be voting for Obama after the shit he pushed through Congress in his last term. And yes, I am one of the Republicans who voted outside of my party for Obama in 2008. We all make mistakes I guess.

goDAWGSsicem · 01-27-2012, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ForkEmBucky

Newt is a fucking lunatic. I've lost a lot of respect for people's opinions. I mean how many times do I have to tell you, he doesn't really understand the constitution. He actually believes that the office of the president should abolish the 9th circuit court of appeals for determining that the word God can't be in the pledge of allegiance.

Here's some critical thinking for those of you who agree with Newt.

1. The pledge of allegiance has been used in official capacity.

2. "under God" was added by Congress in 1956

3. But the constitution says that Congress shall write no laws respecting(regarding) religion.

4. God is a religious symbol. For those of you who find it impossible to accept the possibility that there is no God...it doesn't matter...because the government of the United States is no to use legislation to accomplish the task of normalizing any particular belief...including the belief in God that not everyone shares.

5. It's also a frivolous suggestion on Newt's part, and it's divisive at best, considering most Americans will still say the pledge whether it includes "under God" or not.

6. Yet he was allll worked up about it when I saw him speak on that issue, which accomplishes nothing toward solving our real issues.

Next up, he wants to build that border fence that WON'T STOP ILLEGAL CROSSINGS no matter how much we all want it to. They've been going underground for decades...people...

So can you guys tell me what it is he's said that you all like so much?

You are misinformed.

Gingrich only suggested removing judges as a possibilty to combat activist judges that make ruling based off of their agenda rather than the will of the people.

goDAWGSsicem · 01-27-2012, 01:17 PM

I think it's a bold idea that would need everything to go just right for it to be the way he invisions it, but I am glad to hear that he is not willing to forfeit space exploration to the Chinese and Russians.

li0lsh · 01-27-2012, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by goDAWGSsicem

I think it's a bold idea that would need everything to go just right for it to be the way he invisions it, but I am glad to hear that he is not willing to forfeit space exploration to the Chinese and Russians.

The US hasn't been forfeiting Space exploration. They stopped funding exploration to the moon. Not space. We still have programs with eyes set on Mars and beyond.

goDAWGSsicem · 01-27-2012, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by li0lsh

The US hasn't been forfeiting Space exploration. They stopped funding exploration to the moon. Not space. We still have programs with eyes set on Mars and beyond.

According to Bush, but Obama canceled the Constellation program.

I'm pretty sure we have begun forfeiting space, when NASA's budget & personel were cut in half.

US funding of space under Obama consists of "space taxis" to take us to & from the space station, no further.

powerchord86 · 01-27-2012, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by li0lsh

The US hasn't been forfeiting Space exploration. They stopped funding exploration to the moon. Not space. We still have programs with eyes set on Mars and beyond.

Truth^

goDAWGSsicem · 01-27-2012, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by goDAWGSsicem

According to Bush, but Obama canceled the Constellation program.

I'm pretty sure we have begun forfeiting space, when NASA's budget & personel were cut in half.

US funding of space under Obama consists of "space taxis" to take us to & from the space station, no further.

^ Absolute truth.

powerchord86 · 01-27-2012, 02:07 PM

^Misinformed.

goDAWGSsicem · 01-27-2012, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by powerchord86

^Misinformed.

So inform me.

Everything I posted there was fact.

olympicoscar · 01-27-2012, 02:11 PM

Space exploration is something that has to be eliminated for the time being in our current economic situation. I think everyone should understand that.

powerchord86 · 01-27-2012, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by li0lsh

The US hasn't been forfeiting Space exploration. They stopped funding exploration to the moon. Not space. We still have programs with eyes set on Mars and beyond.

^This

goDAWGSsicem · 01-27-2012, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by olympicoscar

Space exploration is something that has to be eliminated for the time being in our current economic situation. I think everyone should understand that.

I agree for now (not eliminated, but slowed), but we can still dream & prepare.

Looking into it further, that's all Obama has done. He has delayed everything for 5 to 10 years to help fund other projects.

goDAWGSsicem · 01-27-2012, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by powerchord86

^This

Thanks, this conversation has been very enlightening.

01-27-2012, 08:13 AM	#1
757Hokie83 Captain Spaulding Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hampton Roads Posts: 8,316 Rep Power: 115362	is Newt serious? now, dont get me wrong...i like some of the stuff ive read and been hearing about Newt....but WTF? a moon base? then a moon base that will have enough citizens to apply to be a state?? Newt Gingrich's moon base is an inspired idea that would reverse America's enfeeblement – Telegraph Blogs __________________ Hey guys. Woah, Big Gulps, huh? All right! Well, see ya later.

01-27-2012, 08:59 AM	#2
JuiceTheGator Engorged Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sw Florida Posts: 11,339 Rep Power: 32508	Yeah...no thanks. __________________ All I really want is to learn something new and interesting. Surprise me dumbass.

01-27-2012, 09:10 AM	#3
amszete STRIKE FIRST\|STRIKE HARD. Join Date: May 2010 Location: Richmond, Va. Posts: 696 Rep Power: 1702	Chuck Norris Endorses Newt Gingrich, Swings Crucial 'Walker, Texas Ranger' Constituency \| Reuters __________________ I used to jog but the ice cubes kept falling out of my glass.

01-27-2012, 10:46 AM	#5
powerchord86 Tolerator Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Far-goh Posts: 2,762 Rep Power: 10055	__________________ Take off, you hoser!

01-27-2012, 10:47 AM	#6
757Hokie83 Captain Spaulding Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hampton Roads Posts: 8,316 Rep Power: 115362	easy now forkem...i didnt say im in his corner...just that there are certain things that he seems to have good ideas about...just like pretty much every other one of the candidates, he has some ideas that i like and many many many that i dislike __________________ Hey guys. Woah, Big Gulps, huh? All right! Well, see ya later.

01-27-2012, 10:33 AM	#4
ForkEmBucky King Nothing Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 21,284 Rep Power: 133160	Newt is a fucking lunatic. I've lost a lot of respect for people's opinions. I mean how many times do I have to tell you, he doesn't really understand the constitution. He actually believes that the office of the president should abolish the 9th circuit court of appeals for determining that the word God can't be in the pledge of allegiance. Here's some critical thinking for those of you who agree with Newt. 1. The pledge of allegiance has been used in official capacity. 2. "under God" was added by Congress in 1956 3. But the constitution says that Congress shall write no laws respecting(regarding) religion. 4. God is a religious symbol. For those of you who find it impossible to accept the possibility that there is no God...it doesn't matter...because the government of the United States is no to use legislation to accomplish the task of normalizing any particular belief...including the belief in God that not everyone shares. 5. It's also a frivolous suggestion on Newt's part, and it's divisive at best, considering most Americans will still say the pledge whether it includes "under God" or not. 6. Yet he was allll worked up about it when I saw him speak on that issue, which accomplishes nothing toward solving our real issues. Next up, he wants to build that border fence that WON'T STOP ILLEGAL CROSSINGS no matter how much we all want it to. They've been going underground for decades...people... So can you guys tell me what it is he's said that you all like so much?

01-27-2012, 11:06 AM	#8
amszete STRIKE FIRST\|STRIKE HARD. Join Date: May 2010 Location: Richmond, Va. Posts: 696 Rep Power: 1702	Not saying I am into Newt or any candidate who will face Obama right now. I am leaving all my options open. But I can tell you what, I won't be voting for Obama after the shit he pushed through Congress in his last term. And yes, I am one of the Republicans who voted outside of my party for Obama in 2008. We all make mistakes I guess. __________________ I used to jog but the ice cubes kept falling out of my glass.

01-27-2012, 01:17 PM	#10
goDAWGSsicem Biggest Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 19,627 Rep Power: 23017	I think it's a bold idea that would need everything to go just right for it to be the way he invisions it, but I am glad to hear that he is not willing to forfeit space exploration to the Chinese and Russians. __________________ How 'Bout Them DAWGS?

01-27-2012, 02:07 PM	#15
powerchord86 Tolerator Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Far-goh Posts: 2,762 Rep Power: 10055	^Misinformed. __________________ Take off, you hoser!

01-27-2012, 02:11 PM	#17
olympicoscar Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Dallas Posts: 2,428 Rep Power: 13602	Space exploration is something that has to be eliminated for the time being in our current economic situation. I think everyone should understand that.