The Independent View http://theindependentview.com Personal Opinion and Commentary Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:06:33 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Newt’s Scream http://theindependentview.com/newts-scream/ http://theindependentview.com/newts-scream/#comments Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:53:40 +0000 Matthew J. Weaver http://theindependentview.americanprojectmanagement.com/?p=312 Newt had his Dean Scream moment tonight turning his ‘positive’ statement into a whinny diatribe against Romney, even while denying Romney has gotten into his head.  I’m actually starting to feel sorry for Newt.  Please, someone show him the door.

]]> http://theindependentview.com/newts-scream/feed/ 0 Is there a shrink out there somewhere to counsel Newt? http://theindependentview.com/is-there-a-shrink-out-there-somewhere-to-counsel-newt/ http://theindependentview.com/is-there-a-shrink-out-there-somewhere-to-counsel-newt/#comments Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:01:52 +0000 Matthew J. Weaver http://theindependentview.americanprojectmanagement.com/?p=314 more »]]> Where’s the cheese?  I am shocked and feeling sorry for Newt as I listen.  The question about Romney being in his head is so true.  The conversation is all about Romney.  He’s whinny about ans saying he’s ashamed at the negativity of the campaign, well, okay, the negatives from Romney as Newt thinks his are good and fine.
Is there a shrink out there somewhere to counsel Newt?

]]> http://theindependentview.com/is-there-a-shrink-out-there-somewhere-to-counsel-newt/feed/ 0 Newt to compaign in all 50 states… http://theindependentview.com/newt-to-compaign-in-all-50-states/ http://theindependentview.com/newt-to-compaign-in-all-50-states/#comments Sun, 05 Feb 2012 04:05:28 +0000 Matthew J. Weaver http://theindependentview.americanprojectmanagement.com/?p=320 more »]]> …including Virginia and Missouri where he’s not even on the ballot?

As I’m watching Newt take questions tonight in Las Vegas after his pitiful caucus showing, I’m dying to hear him asked about his campaign plans and strategy in Virginia and Missouri, especially as he is again repeatedly saying he plans to compete in every state.

]]> http://theindependentview.com/newt-to-compaign-in-all-50-states/feed/ 0 Newt: “I’m still a candidate” http://theindependentview.com/newt-im-still-a-candidate/ http://theindependentview.com/newt-im-still-a-candidate/#comments Sun, 05 Feb 2012 02:17:02 +0000 Matthew J. Weaver http://theindependentview.americanprojectmanagement.com/?p=328 more »]]> Newt just came on to announce he’s still a candidate.  Listening to him I’m wondering why he is and whether he realizes the foolishness of his ‘I’m still a candidate’ is so much like ‘I’m not a crook’.  Weak and only confirms his denial.

Written regarding Newt’s press conference following his massive loss to Romney in Nevada.

]]> http://theindependentview.com/newt-im-still-a-candidate/feed/ 0 Trump to Newt: “You’re Fired!” http://theindependentview.com/trump-to-newt-youre-fired/ http://theindependentview.com/trump-to-newt-youre-fired/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:08:13 +0000 Matthew J. Weaver http://theindependentview.americanprojectmanagement.com/?p=322 Great theater and nice ‘in your face’ to Gingrich.  Actually quite surprising after Romney appeared to not playTrump’s game this past fall.  Romney’s not beholden to anyone–about time.

Then again, Gingrich has lately villified the rich and capitalism, which has got to irk Trump.  Makes Trump the perfect person to tell Newt “You’re Fired!”

]]> http://theindependentview.com/trump-to-newt-youre-fired/feed/ 0 GoPalin2012 is for sale http://theindependentview.com/gopalin2012-is-for-sale/ http://theindependentview.com/gopalin2012-is-for-sale/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:01:03 +0000 Matthew J. Weaver http://theindependentview.americanprojectmanagement.com/?p=332 Yep, not all decisions turn out well.  As a former supporter, I set up the domain, GoPalin2012.com.  Haven’t figured out how to use it at this point, except maybe as a sarcastic parody of her sell-outs and bad choices.

]]> http://theindependentview.com/gopalin2012-is-for-sale/feed/ 0 Romney gets protection from Newt http://theindependentview.com/romney-gets-protection-from-newt/ http://theindependentview.com/romney-gets-protection-from-newt/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:55:35 +0000 Matthew J. Weaver http://theindependentview.americanprojectmanagement.com/?p=316 more »]]> I definitely don’t blame Romney for accepting Secret Service protection (elsewhere reported as not requested by the Romney campaign) as the volatile, vengeful, and angry Gingrich is liable to attack him if given the chance.  Plus, as others note, the anti-Mormon bigotry that Newt’s supporters are pushing, like those at Free Republic, will only draw out more and more crazies.

]]> http://theindependentview.com/romney-gets-protection-from-newt/feed/ 0 Support America first or leave http://theindependentview.com/support-america-first-or-leave/ http://theindependentview.com/support-america-first-or-leave/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:11:16 +0000 Matthew J. Weaver http://theindependentview.americanprojectmanagement.com/?p=325 more »]]> Americans should support America first, last, and always.  If you want to act as a foreign agent and support another country, often at odds with the U.S. and American interests, declare your allegience so everyone is clear on where you stand.  And, if you really think Israel first, please move to Israel.

Note:  Written in response to Think tank tones down Israel commentary after criticism, Media Matters writer defiant at Fox News.

]]> http://theindependentview.com/support-america-first-or-leave/feed/ 0 Governor Palin Sells Out the Tea Party, Leads it to Failure http://theindependentview.com/governor-palin-sells-out-the-tea-party-leads-it-to-failure/ http://theindependentview.com/governor-palin-sells-out-the-tea-party-leads-it-to-failure/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:35:46 +0000 Matthew J. Weaver http://theindependentview.americanprojectmanagement.com/governor-palin-sells-out-the-tea-party-leads-it-to-failure/ more »]]> I’m increasingly dismayed by Governor Palin’s choices and non-choices.  She really started out last spring and early summer re-establishing her credibility on the national stage and ever since she’s squandered it with one stupid, self-serving, and inexplicable move after another.

She promised a decision about running by the end of September.  Her PAC kept soliciting funds for this.  A supporter produced a flattering movie.  That movie was set for release on video in October.  No coincidence, in my opinion, that Palin delayed her announcement until after the video shipped, was received, and opened, thus precluding people from canceling their orders or returning the video.  Her supporter made big bucks on her move.

Through the fall she disappeared a bit, popping up to offer commentary.  Personally, she contributed to the flavor of the month rollercoaster we’ve seen.

Palin’s non-endorsement endorsement is too clear to dismiss.  She’s now picked Newt to support, completely setting aside everything she’s claimed important:  family values, integrity, small government, fiscal conservativism, etc.

Incredible really, Palin’s now supports Newt Gingrich: -  a serial adulterer -  a volatile self-destructive egotistical liar -  a master flip-flopper -  an ethics-challenged lifelong politician -  a whiner

For what?  What does she gain for this inexplicable choice?

In doing this, Palin has sold out and led the Tea Party down the road of failure.  I’ve always figured the Tea Party as anyone who questions the status quo, holds  family values, integrity, small government, and fiscal conservativism important.  I attended her and Glenn Beck’s Restore Honor rally in DC where they noted honor, courage, and vigilance.  That she’s now picked Newt, shows how far she’s fallen.  Picking Newt and calling for ‘rage against the machine’ to stir things up is not courageous, honorable, or vigilant.

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