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In reply to the discussion: Gingrich says NBC should have allowed clapping: ‘Media doesn’t control free speech’ [View all]Odin2005
(53,521 posts)36. Newt is the classic Narcissist.
This proves it.
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Gingrich says NBC should have allowed clapping: ‘Media doesn’t control free speech’ [View all]
brooklynite
Jan 2012
OP
Newt Gingrich says NBC should have allowed flinging feces: ‘Media doesn’t control free speech"
FSogol
Jan 2012
#2
He also wanted to allow cross burning, but the damn fire marshall said not inside the building!!!
JoePhilly
Jan 2012
#32
Media controls the 'speech' it sends forth. Wouldn't want government to force them, would we???
elleng
Jan 2012
#6
creating controvercy where there is none to stroke his brused ego by not getting
Javaman
Jan 2012
#11
If NBC is paying for it they can make whatever rules they want. And Newt can choose to participate
yellowcanine
Jan 2012
#22
What Gingrich fails to mention is that the studio audience is microscopic compared to the
Uncle Joe
Jan 2012
#23
on the other hand, how would he like it if a bunch of people who despise him got into the audience a
niyad
Jan 2012
#25
If he wants free speech in the debates the audience should give it to him...MIC CHECK!!!
Bjorn Against
Jan 2012
#39
Gingrich's audience should be encouraged to act out so we see them for what they are
lunatica
Jan 2012
#44