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In reply to the discussion: Gingrich says NBC should have allowed clapping: ‘Media doesn’t control free speech’ [View all]cstanleytech
(26,224 posts)41. Someone should make the idiot read the constitution because it
only limits the governments ability to limit freespeech it doesnt say squat about tv stations or newspapers not being allowed to censor what they want.
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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