Republicans Should Follow Newt Gingrich's Agenda Worth Voting For
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Contract With America II
What made Newt's Contract With America so successful back in the 90's was the Democrat's arrogance and abuse of power as the majority in Congress (plus the contract included some sound ideas). There may be disagreement over Newt's current ideas as stated here, but the Democrats are already showing signs of honoring ideology more than sound principles of governing, a sign of arrogance. If this trend continues and economic recovery remains elusive, Newt may find a winning formula once again.
JB
Our country was founded by people who disliked government. which is why they worked vigorously in order to limit its power. the federalist/anti-federalist papers, the Constitution, the declaration of independence, the separation of powers was all constructed to stave off corruption, tyranny and government power. so... what are you trying to say?
fox in the hen house
Gingrich is a one trick pony. He never met a problem that couldn't somehow be blamed on the government. Maybe it's just me, but it doesn't seem to make much sense to have a rabid anti-government guy running the government.
They can't run the government well because competent government undermines their ideology. On the other hand, incompetent government helps them make the case for turning everything over to the private sector. Guess which one you're going to get with Gingrich. If you liked the way Bush ran the govt, you'll love Gingrich.
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To the Ron Paul guy...
So what you're saying is Clinton and Andrew Cuomo's subprime mortgage market didn't have anything to do with the housing collapse? Thats hilarious. Look up the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 and Clintons proposal on sub prime lending in the later half of the 1990's... It all stems from there. You start imposing legislation on banks to provide loans to risky borrowers and you end up with a bubble. Its basic cause and effect.
And before you start adopting the gold standard that Ron Paul proposes you might want to find out where it is mined. I doubt South Africa and Russia could be trusted with supplying our country with enough gold to sustain our economy. Something like blackmail, subterfuge, and politcal upheaval would hold this nation hostage just like foreign oil does. Instead of demolishing the Federal Reserve, implement proper oversight and fix the system. I'd much rather have united states born citizens running our monetary policy than a bunch of gold miners in Russia.
melt down
This economic meltdown occurred from ALL The former President altering the interest rates of banks (not the free market determination, it is fake). The interest rates were/are not accurate reflection of true savings. What was saved was lent out. Thus this Executive administration created money from nothing. A continuing cycle of abuse, too much power to Presidents. (Bush actually started a illegal war!)
MisesInstitue.com
Step up Congress. Step up American and tell you Representative to Step up.
Audit the feds! HR1207 The Federal Reserve is a illegal establishment in 1913, We the people have never had access to it running!
Johans was correct FDR prolonged the great depression. But our schools are government run and don't teach us the truth.
Cannot we all get along and be represented...by CONGRESS as stated in the Constitution?
RON PAUL is right!
Ron Paul!
Why follow Newt...We have Ron Paul!
Him and the Constitution is all we need!
School, health care, gov't (republican and Democrat) est. those institutions. They are pathetic, brainwashing.
Power back to Congress, a representative Gov't. state level. No more dictatorship Presidents, ALL OF THEM.
No more illegal Federal income tax.
Power to the sovereign States.
American means not illegal.
Ron Paul
Why follow Newt...We have Ron Paul! Him and the Constitution is all we need!
School, health care, gov't (republican and Democrat) est. those institutions. They are pathetic, brainwashing. Power back to Congress, a representative Gov't, state level. No more dictatorship Presidents, ALL OF THEM. No more illegal Federal income tax.
Power to the sovereign States.
American means no illegals.
We are a sovereign (broke) country.
Stop policing the world.
Edit the Feds HR1207 call your representative!
Newt is a Hoot!
Yo! Young blood,
Newt's "Contract On America" helped get us into this mess. The Global economic system (if there really is one) is a systemic mess. Seems to me, Newt and the Republican party are misguided or dishonest. Frankly, the Democratic party are the lesser evil in this situation. Let's hope that the worlds businesses, banks, and politicians can correct the mess they've made.
As for Newt, his time has come and gone.
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich resigned from office - Remember?
Jonah
I've read several history books on FDR. FDR's New Deal most likely stifled economic growth, in fact it is still debated whether he prolonged the depression. But to merely declare that his policies were the primary factor as to the reason why we got out of the depression is utterly ridiculous. Without WWII and massive manufacturing of the military,jobswould not have been created. Therefore our economic productivity would have possibly remained hampered. His proposal for the National Recovery Act was an attack on privatized business and personal liberty. Obama's political agenda has been tried not only by FDR but LBJ, Carter, and Wilson and all led to inflation and stagnant growth. The European model also is in shambles as they are now dealing with stagflation. The whole idea of these programs are nothing but a Washington powergrab to strip the Market from private enterprise and create more dependency on the government
I think you need to read Thomas Sowell's Applied Economics. FDR's intentions are well documented by his proposed 2nd Bill of Rights. In order for the government to redistribute wealth they have to take from one and give to the other, hampering personal liberty to which our founders envisioned in the Declaration of Independence.
