Newt is right. The only way to get action that is favored by the majority of thinking citizens is to... [MORE]

Rogers Littlejohn 

Feb 21, 2008 01:10

I am only a 18-yr. old High Schooler doing my Senior Thesis Paper on this very subject, so I have... [MORE]

Andrew Lightfoot 

Dec 2, 2007 22:46

Have I forgotten, or am I wrong? I thought the U S Constitution and Bill of Rights were priviledges of... [MORE]

Phyllis Delph 

Sep 24, 2007 10:37

What good is the first amendment if we lose our cities, country, and lives trying to protect it? I am... [MORE]

Christine Rivoir 

Jul 31, 2007 13:19

Mr.Gingrich: I have no doubt in my mind nor does my wife, that if you are ABLE to achieve a victory... [MORE]

marvin brogin 

Jul 29, 2007 18:20

Reading Gingrich's words leads one to positive direct and constructive thoughts. Newt did this 13 years ago - great words... [MORE]

Ron 

Oct 25, 2007 12:05

Most of our favorite politicians aren't so honest with their opinions, we're not used to it.Most all of our rights... [MORE]

JohnF 

Jul 19, 2007 17:32

This is not the way to go, I am not completly sure. What I am sure of is, I value each... [MORE]

David G 

Jul 13, 2007 09:53

It's about time! We are, as a whole, so freakin worried about trampling CRIMINAL rights, that everyone else is in... [MORE]

Caroline Soto 

May 8, 2007 20:28

The first ammendment does guarantee free speech. You can say what ever you want! It doesn't mention anything at all about... [MORE]

Rick 

May 2, 2007 11:51

You have no rights or a country if we're all dead... Get your heads out of the sand... [MORE]

Larry 

Feb 28, 2007 12:00

uh yeah.......lets take free speech away to fight "terrorists." that sounds like the best military plan ever. take away our... [MORE]

Art Vandeley 

Feb 27, 2007 11:50

storekeeping sainted generalidad daboya torcular presentness disunionist nonentry Dallas Observer: Ashes on Everything http://www.flamingomotel.com/ [MORE]

Shawn Duncan 

Nov 25, 2007 08:01

Do you even realize how much blood has been spilt by our forefathers to protect our right to free speech.... [MORE]

Michael Zagacki 

Feb 27, 2007 10:34

I served 15 years in Military Intelligence. I would rather believe that New Gingrich knows more about the present threat... [MORE]

Myron LeBoutillier 

Feb 21, 2007 02:14

We could solve it all if the people in the correct position had the mind to. to me its protection... [MORE]

matt 

Mar 22, 2007 20:06

Thanks for the wake up call. Terrorism is worldwide America who prides itself on freedom has to be the world... [MORE]

bob largin 

Jan 31, 2007 11:04

I am not only offended, but deeply disturbed by the tone and rhetoric og Mr. Gingrich's speech. But what bothers... [MORE]

Sgt. Robert Christian 

Jan 29, 2007 04:51

It was Benjamin Franklin who once said, "The man who trades freedom for security does not deserve nor will he... [MORE]

JWH1029 

Jan 25, 2007 22:01

During WW-II it was common for citizens to "sacrifice" things. It made the war REAL for everyone. As long as... [MORE]

WAR 

Jan 22, 2007 23:38

Our country has become too concerned about offending when we should be worrying about those who wish to destroy our... [MORE]

gail lucas 

Jan 4, 2007 10:49

Newt Gingrich may be vilified by those living indenial, but his words bear true warnings. Almost none of us truly... [MORE]

BR Williams 

Dec 28, 2006 08:20

Newt Gingrich is either a budding tyrant or a tyrant-enabler. He and his fellow "conservatives" have used 9-11 as a... [MORE]

Paolo 

Dec 29, 2006 12:06

The gist of Paolo's remarks misses the point that the US cannot sit idly by and do nothing to anticipate... [MORE]

br williams 

Jan 2, 2007 19:37

BR Williams asserts that the idea we should not have gone to Iraq is just silly. Notice he just asserts... [MORE]

Paolo 

Jan 3, 2007 08:40

We cannot, as a nation or as individuals, allow our freedom of speech to be touched. I think many of... [MORE]

Paul Geneczko 

Dec 7, 2006 09:47

If we expand the reasoning and so-called logic of Gingrich's curtailment of free speach a little further........we get..........yes you are... [MORE]

Raymond Tindell 

Dec 2, 2006 15:29

It seems to me that it would be easier to catch a terrorist or terror recruiter in a free environment... [MORE]

Esteleen 

Dec 2, 2006 05:22

How does this lame-brain, or should we say no-brainer, get comments such as this in any form of media unless... [MORE]

Michael Miller 

Dec 1, 2006 22:10

It is a tradegy in the making to think that we, the United States as a nation will give up... [MORE]

Lori Ford 

Dec 1, 2006 12:30

I am tired of the fear people like Newt seem to pound into the media. The terrorism spectre is the tool... [MORE]

Wayne 

Dec 1, 2006 09:02

Let us not forget the words of our fathers before us... "America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we... [MORE]

Josh 

Nov 30, 2006 18:18

Gingrich is a dangerous man. Please visit our page (TheAmericanView.com) and read/hear my interviews with him. God bless you all.... [MORE]

John Lofton 

Nov 30, 2006 11:17

The Bill of Rights was formulated and passed into law during an era MOST challenging to the survival of the... [MORE]

Scott 

Nov 29, 2006 22:29

I couldn't agree more with you. Let us not be fooled by a group of power hungry politicians and those... [MORE]

Josh 

Nov 30, 2006 18:22

"We should propose a Geneva Convention for fighting terrorism, which makes very clear that those who would fight outside the... [MORE]

anonymous 

Nov 29, 2006 21:08

What about freedom doesn't he understand I would rather loose a city than live in tyrany [MORE]

Sam DiBartolomeo 

Nov 29, 2006 20:17

Asymmetric warfare may require asymmetric laws. Sorry folks. All those who don't think so may want to start drinking the... [MORE]

Curt Smith 

Nov 29, 2006 20:03

There is no such thing as "asymmetric warfare". If the use of this nonsense term is meant to suggest that... [MORE]

Chris 

Dec 2, 2006 22:49

I agree, and we should start with this idiot first. How do you like that now Gingrich? fight terrorism!!!! [MORE]

Luke 

Nov 29, 2006 19:48

How convienent that this so called leaders want to curtail our freedom of speech. Actually we should curtail all speech... [MORE]

Steve Firley 

Nov 29, 2006 18:19

Okay, Americans. I'm an American. What you're reading about here today is what peak oil is all about. There is plenty... [MORE]

Don Robertson 

Nov 29, 2006 13:32

this is a concept built on the sanctity of freedom.The ideals of the libertarians are market oriented.A free market place... [MORE]

lenient chidyagway 

Nov 29, 2006 16:55

Ludwig Von Mises was PROFOUNDLY anti-war.Lew Rockwell is PROFOUNDLY anti-war.War is antithetical to Libertarianism.War is antithetical to the marketplace. [MORE]

InternetUnderSurveillance 

Nov 29, 2006 21:56

In all deference to the otherwise anonymous "lenient chidyagway" and "InternetUnderSurveillance", and with my apologies for popping the bubble of... [MORE]

Don Robertson 

Dec 1, 2006 06:08

This is rather ridiculous considering that the Mises Institute and Lew Rockwell have become some of the biggest enemies and... [MORE]

Mr.huh? 

Dec 29, 2006 03:31

"The marketplace of ideas is no longer receptive to Libertarian ideas. These ideas have reaped war and poverty upon the... [MORE]

Mr.huh? 

Dec 29, 2006 04:01

It's interesting to read how those that wish to preserve "our rights" slam Gingrich and do not respect his right... [MORE]

Scott Ryon 

Mar 24, 2007 12:30

For the full version of Newt's speech, you can visit newt.org - http://www.newt.org/backpage.asp?art=3819 Joe DeSantis Deputy Communications Director Gingrich Communications [MORE]

Joe DeSantis 

Nov 29, 2006 13:25

The Neo-Con's are pushing something, but it doesn't resemble anything close to freedom or bravery. Freedom is risky folks. Liberty has... [MORE]

BS Detector 

Nov 29, 2006 13:12

Former squeeker of the house Newt Gingrich truly does not get it or is pushing some other agenda. Certainly the... [MORE]

omar 

Nov 29, 2006 18:19

So Newt decided that he would promote new surveillance and restrictions on privacy at a banquet honoring champions of free... [MORE]

anonymous2 

Nov 29, 2006 13:00

Do your patriotic duty and silence this threat to our Constitution. Perhaps a little Polonium cocktail would be appropriate for... [MORE]

Doug@usa.com 

Nov 29, 2006 12:15

Further destroy what rights are left for safty from 'terrorists' nuking our cities....i'm sure that'll get him the support he... [MORE]

Zeak 

Nov 29, 2006 11:50

There are already reasonable limitations on freedom of speech. For instance, we have laws against libel and slander. Likewise, one... [MORE]

Michael Smith 

Nov 29, 2006 11:34

The examples you've cited as exceptions to "freedom of speech" fall under different laws and cannot be construed to limit... [MORE]

Robert Boyd 

Mar 16, 2007 13:23

...and so it will be *after* we lose a city. [MORE]

Aaron Weisburd 

Nov 29, 2006 11:25

This is not about "terrorism" what this asshole tries to do is shut down the internet , because people like you... [MORE]

jerry 

Nov 29, 2006 11:24

Where did our spines go? Americans used to protest government crap, the Whiskey Rebellion, for example. Today us free-thinkers are...

Skip 

Nov 29, 2006 15:16

Unless he truly believes 2/3 of the country supports this sort of fear mongering hogwash. He may not realize his... [MORE]

anonymous 

Nov 29, 2006 11:04

Let me get this straight. Gingrich appears at a function for the First Amendment and DURING THE EVENT he as much... [MORE]

Eric R. Straub 

Nov 29, 2006 11:01

Short Preface: This assumes that I remain within the ambit of the constitutional concept that I am always and fundamentally... [MORE]

Tom Dennen 

Nov 29, 2006 10:54

Free speech curtailed? What is this country about? Restricted acess to the Net? What is this country about? Newt needs... [MORE]

Bruce 

Nov 29, 2006 10:21

What can I say? In '08, with the countries interest in fighting terrorism flagging with the total lack of terrorist... [MORE]

Chessia Suther 

Nov 29, 2006 08:13

Not on this planet. Newt is one of the most stalwart, consistently principled conservatives around and has great presence. I... [MORE]

Barbara 

Nov 29, 2006 09:47

By helping set up the K Street project, Newt added the right to extort lobbyinsts to spend in a partisan... [MORE]

whosonfirst43 

Nov 29, 2006 11:33

I don't want to agree with Mr. Gingrich but I do believe he has a point but it will take... [MORE]

Bill Dockery 

Nov 29, 2006 08:11

This government of "ours" is beholded only to the World Bank, the IMF and the oil cartels. They are in... [MORE]

James Garland 

Nov 29, 2006 10:53

I may be naive but doesn't limiting our freedom make us more like the people who we are fighting and... [MORE]

Roger Sherman 

Nov 29, 2006 10:58

How much do we give up before its not our civilization any longer? By letting terrorism be used as an... [MORE]

Kenn MacKenzie 

Nov 29, 2006 11:20

I was in a family for more than 26 years who joined Organized Crime but it wasn't any ordinary crime... [MORE]

Marty Didier 

Nov 29, 2006 17:33

James Garland You said it best, heed those words America ! [MORE]

david gunderson 

Jul 13, 2007 09:56