Gingrich admits there is "no evidence" in Sotomayor's "court decisions" that she is a "racist"

[ScottfromTexas]

Only evidence is everything about Sotomayor! I guess that isn't good enough for Media Matters?

[radiotriphammer]

Hey awesome how do I sign up for that newsletter written by a guy who hasn't worked a day in his life

[esiosan]

The republican party is losing a huge amount of minority votes because of their race based political dramas.

[JohnESmith1965]

And look who they are putting on the bench. Tell me she isn't racsist? The meltdown is coming. What does it say for our leaders in that they are putting a rascist on the supreme court.

[FURepublicans]

She is not a racist. She said that a latina would be able to relate to another latin person better than a white man could and that's true. Sandra Day O'Connor has said the same thing. Is she not a racist because she's white?

[ScottfromTexas]

@FURepublicans - this is why people benefit from segregation.

[FURepublicans]

@ScottfromTexas Who is the beneficiary exactly?

[thegame0979]

MrHarvardstudent, your an idiot. The majority of all races aren't racist. We're not planning to kill eachother. It's a small group in each race that hates. What do minorities have to hate? Do you see African Americans rushing back to Africa? Are Mexicans illegally invading Mexico? My Ancestors were racist and did horrible things. But I've never said a bad word about someone due to race. It's about time we act like Americans. We are all here by choice, no one keeps us here. So shut up and smile.

[ScottfromTexas]

@thegame0979 - Even Blacks don't like to live around Blacks and Mexicans don't want to live around Mexicans, true. Why should we?

[MrHarvardstudent]

what are white people to do if Latinos and Blacks come together and treat us like they were treated, we better start heading back to Spain :(

[juarezrt]

Where is this actually happening?

[SirDivster]

She did the fireman thing unfairly but legally.Like a psychopath.

[theiamania]

It is SO dishonest everytime this quote of Sotomayer is cut in the way that Hannity does here

[mrbriscoe2001]

Ovito:I didn't say that;what I meant was the effort of the ww2 generation saved this planet from the horrors of Nazi Germany and japan;I'm not going to say the dropping of the bomb was right;on the other hand ,,thousands of Americans had their orders for the invasion of japan,and considering how bloody the battles in the pacific had been until then,the numbers of fatalities on both sides could have exceeded the death toll from the bomb;;make an argument,not just a snotty throwaway line.

[mrbriscoe2001]

Poll after poll shows how many American think Affirmative Action is terribly flawed;A lot of people believe it IS racism;so the New Haven Firefighter case is evidence enough of racism for me;I've never heard of a more unjust affirmative Action decision than that one.

[JohnESmith1965]

Any quota or set aside for any race or gender is wrong. It should be by merit or testing and the most capable, qualified should win out. And YES the white male and female are being discriminated against simply because they are not a minority.

[SpittingKitty]

Really? Is that because there are so many minorities at the top of the food chain?

Obviously it should be merit based, but many whites don't hire based solely on merit either.

[JohnESmith1965]

Sounds your are crying in your milk. Its not the white men or women who are holding us all back. Think of the people who run the world. They are of all races. Its a smoke screen so they have the populace divided against one another and not chasing them! I know a few minorities who work in Human Resources that don't hire whites because they only hire minorities. Any set aside for any race is "UNCONSTITUTIONAL" period. It leaves no room for interpretation.

[SpittingKitty]

Yeahhhh, how many companies do you know that do that? Again, look at any corporation and the people at the top are almost always white men.

You can argue, but the reason affirmative action exists is to try and balance white bias in hiring. Is it unfair? Sure, but it's also unfair that it needs to exist.

[Ovito85]

nice comment, way to stick it to him

[Biswalt]

Media Matters is a fuckin' joke. And so is Gingrich, who is clearly back peddaling from his earlier statements so that he doens't come off as an extremist at this time of centrophilia.

Fact: In Ricci v. DeSanto, Sotomayor came up with a decision that was clearly influenced by her views on race. When you hold that in a city with 221 firefighters and three job promotion openings available, that are assigned by test, that one of those seats must be occupied by someone of color that's racist.

[bilf44]

BINGO! You are exactly right Biswalt. It IS in her court decisions. She will rule with the minority every time and it's very disturbing.

[Ovito85]

lol america has always been racist. Funny, the white guys are now saying they are now in need of affirmative action,..... cowards in the past and always will be. A nation of cowards is what america is.. need proof? hiroshima,

[mrbriscoe2001]

Ovito85 Cowardice is benefiting from a generation that saved the planet with their blood and then second guessing their decisions;your comment just screams soft,elitist punk.

[Ovito85]

lmao if you think the dropping of the hiroshima bomb saved the planet, then you should not even comment on youtube

[JohnESmith1965]

You obviuosly are a minority. Or you want to be. If you think we are a nation of cowards come on over to my backyard and we can settle it the "Old Fashioned Way!" Whats your hangup? Momma din't give you enough tit when you were a baby. America has let affirmative action exceed the all men are created equal. An supposed inalienable right guaranteed to us all. It should be best qualified! If you wrote your nonsense to piss someone off it didn't work. Just want to put you in your place. Go see mom

[Ovito85]

uuuhhhh ok, im in ma place maser. Can i now go to me ma? i shos iz grateful fo haven good menz likes yous around boss? Us colord folk sure needz mo like you..........go eat a dick prick

[JohnESmith1965]

you are a POS, just jealous, or more likely mad because you can't or dont have the capability to be anything but a "dumb laborer". If you had enough brains you would be able to get a job irregardless of your race. No ambition to get yourself ahead in life. Go to college and get some smarts! Oh wait you probably did but flunked out.

[Ovito85]

massa i go rat now to coledge fo you. iz gonna get a good good job you wait n c boss

[juarezrt]

So, we should have never had a affirmative action?

[ledwalrus]

lol... it's so funny to hear the same conservatives who bitch and moan about "political correctness" bitch and moan about how an innocuous comment such as this (and one which is taken out of context) is racist.

[sirjames45]

The left has double standards. Your statement that her quote is "innocuous" is ONLY because a Latino said it!!!!!! Is she was white and said it about a white woman, she would then be racist, according to the media and every leftist would be outraged! And if a WHITE MAN said, it....

Then it would be even worse!!

Attention leftist idiots: We can SEE your double standards, and we REJECT THEM.

[ledwalrus]

Please... I said it's innocuous because I READ the whole speech and I understand the context. Did you read it?

And quit the, "If a WHITE person said/did this, then it would be TOTALLY different!" You cry-baby.

Your views of "leftists" are clearly informed by listening to Hannity or Limbaugh or Beck or partisan Republicans or some other nitwits. Don't be a tool--think for yourself and come up with your own opinions, rather than talking points that you can cut and paste for any topic.

[sirjames45]

I have studied Liberalism for over a decade. The problem is that liberals who are mildly socialist, are NOT the ones in charge. the HARD LEFT runs the show. They are on MSNBC, they are in congress, the senate, the White House, and NPR, and Judges all over the land. They are the lawyers for ACLU, etc, etc. Mild leftists are out of power, the Hard left is making all the decisions, and all the commentary.

[ledwalrus]

You're seriously lacking perspective here. Vlad Lenin and Mao Zedong were "hard" leftists. And compared with almost any developed country, a vast majority of the American liberals you refer to are not "hard."

Btw, anyone who supports a government-run military, police force, and/or fire department is at least "mildly socialist."

[sirjames45]

According to your private definition the founding fathers were "Mildly socialist"! Here is a an example: When the right in America wants the death penalty, they merely ask for it to be a right for any STATE if they so wish. Then you, as a citizen can CHOOSE to live either kind of state. BUT....when the left shoved Roe-Wade down everyone's throat, they DEMANDED it be a FEDERAL law, and gave the states NO CHOICE. Thus, anywhere you live in the USA, your taxes go to slaughter innocent babies

[ledwalrus]

Yes, insofar as a socialist organization can refer to any organization that is run by a government rather than by private investors, the Founding Fathers were "mildly socialist," and you most likely are too. Socialism isn't as scary a word as the talking heads would like you to think.

Btw, as a "hard leftist," I think our taxes should fully subsidize the slaughter of innocent babies up to the age of 9 years old, as long as they are white male babies.

[sirjames45]

You have proved yourself a liar, and a hardcore leftist, Leftists DO change the definitions of words to fit their objectives, and you did that with the word "socialism". Leftists also love death, and government controlling everything, and you proved that with your comment on abortion.

Thanks for playing, Comrade.

[ledwalrus]

So if a government runs health care, it's "socialist," but if a government runs police and fire departments, it's "not socialist"?

Did you know that until the 19th century, police and firefighters were generally privately organized and funded?

But if you really want to talk about redefining words, let's talk about your "socialized" brain. Maybe if you thought for yourself instead of letting other people do your thinking, we could have a coherent debate.

[sirjames45]

LOCAL government is states rights and therefore CONSTITUTIONAL. SOCIALIST means the FEDERAL government runs the ENTIRE nation.

I live in a small town, and until recently we had an all volunteer fire station. You need to understand that STATES are supposed to have all the power because that way states can compete for citizens and business. You can move where you want to find a state that agrees with you. BUT...with socialism, the FEDS do a one size fits all, and you HAVE NO FREEDOM!!!!!

[MagicTimeVideos]

"SOCIALIST means the FEDERAL government runs the ENTIRE nation."

so any nation that has a federal government is socialist?

somebody check the water in that town - its making them retarded

and why tell us about the fire dept? whats that got to do with tea in China?

and speaking of socialist, put up or shut up, lets see you send back those farm subsidies and social security checks - you socialist. where do ya think the county get funds for those fire engines? Duhhuh

[ledwalrus]

And to answer your point directly, if a white person said a similar thing in a similar context, I would NOT condemn that person.

Of course, if you only watch the talking heads, you'll probably hear some spaced-out liberal get offended. Most liberals are NOT like the way they are caricatured on cable news.

[stucker0]

omg i know! how many times is this quote going to be mentioned on tv (on all the stations) without mentioning that she was talking about race/gender cases!

[smilingseal]

WHO CARES !

nobody cares....

Gingrich just talks, to sell books. and who cares about what a radio talk host says anyway, rep or dem.

they just want ratings, to keep their jobs.

No ratings....no job.

[fluff125]

The problem is not that she is basing her decisions on race, but that she is going to use her own life experience to decide on constitutionality. The constitution is a rock. It does not change. It does not need to be interpreted. The Supreme Court should not be in the business of policy making!!

[kurd55]

Gingrich = Scumbag Swine

[4u2b1ib12]

Fool.

[beckpod1]

She's going to be confirmed anyway...Newt's running for office...this is playing it safe for him.

[joe035]

I like how liberals always excuse everything as being taken out of context. Her ruling against the white firefighters, her statement of a latino woman vs. white male, and her affiliation with her latino group. I would think there must be a better canidate who would be less controversial, so instead of trying to legitmize the racist impression she has made on most people, Obama should pick somebody else.

[chgosatrap]

1. SCOTUS is almost completely white male, so her opinions would not matter.

2. I have read of a couple of attorneys and also law profs who say her rulings with the firefighters (white and hispanic) was on the side of the law. If it is true that she ruled on the side of the law, are you saying she should do otherwise in this case?

3. What is her Latino group? There is an organization for Latino elected officials (NALEO) is that what you mean?

[andrewh23]

Newt: "Radical leftists mostly come out at night, mostly"

[sirjames45]

sotomayor IS for discrimination AGAINST white people in FAVOR of those who are black. Her ruling on the firefighters is under review now on the Supreme court. She is a leftist and a radical, and is NOT limiting her self to the role of a judge, LIKE ALMOST ALL LEFTIST judges.

[andrewh23]

Are their any democrats you don't think are "radical leftists?" Seriously, that kind of rhetoric loses all meaning when you throw it around all day. Oh - I just called you on your bullshit exaggeration - I must be a radical leftist too. Oh no!

[sirjames45]

There are PLENTY of democrats that are not radical leftists. We have probably 50% of the elderly, who quit thinking and paying attention years ago. They think when they vote democrat they are voting for a democratic party that existed years ago. Also, you have emotionally driven, those who don't understand there is no such thing as a free lunch, the Union types, etc, etc, BUT....that being said, my guess is 20% of the nation is hard left.

[d3p3ch3mod3]

Radical leftist? Didn't Bush appoint her???

[six25]

somebody please waterboard hannity

[Weleski]

I am amazed that the Right-Wing is STILL taking this quote out of context. It's truly incredible.

[ImAstraios]

Conservative = losers and they prove it many times every day. No wonder no one want to be a republican any more. They will one day be remembered as relics of a hateful and violent past; and deservedly so.

[Weleski]

Let's hope. Unfortunately, however, stupidity and ignorance are incredibly powerful forces.

[madebutante]

Yes, Newt, we had to legislate Civil Rights Laws because White Males were so oppressed. Glad you know about history.

[RonPaulRevolution4u]

****

Newt Gingrich made himself look like a real jerk a few days ago, and now a real flip flopper.

Neither Newt Gingrich or Rush Limbaugh, etc. are ever going to make anyone want to vote Republican.

When is the party going to WAKE UP and see WHY they're SO UNPOPULAR?

The GOP needs NEW leaders and a whole NEW vision if they are going to get themselves out of their rut.

RON PAUL and the libertarians are showing the GOP where it needs to go to become POPULAR again. Will they LISTEN?

****

[SaintForeverBlue]

Somebody took Newt to the woodshed.

Hey, how can someone with the name Newt be taken seriously?

At the very least, the Judge never asked her mate for a divorce while that person was bed-ridden with cancer. Newt has no shame, has no sense of decency.

And this is the face of the GOP?

[cjk002]

I kind of want him to get the Republican nomination in 2012, just so we can hear everyone chanting "No Newt is good Newt" at the next Democratic convention.

[chgosatrap]

ROFLOL! He'll probably be on his 5th wife by then.

[fpm229]

Gingrich and Hannity - Perfect together. Two screwballs - just like Abbot and Costello - always good for a laugh. Ha-ha-ha-ha. Please keep up the good work. I luv you mutts.

[Magnumanxxl]

Can anyone show me a clip of these guys takling about Cheney support gay married & saying their NO link of 9/11 to Iraq.

Or these fools wouldn't give any opinion

[WKaliberr]

this is not white-brown, male-female issue

this is conservative-liberal issue

I'm a white male and I don't feel she was racist. Her comments did not offend me at all. Republicunts are just looking for a fight.

[chgosatrap]

WK, I really thought the emphasis should have been on the word "wise": a wise person (of any color) is going to make a better decision than an unwise person (of any color).

[idlefritz]

Context is the enemy of conservatives.

[WKaliberr]

reason is too

[DivaBeryl]

Youtube is the only way I ever see anything from FOX news. They are either lying about FOX news high ratings or it is very sad that people are willing to watch and listen to their lies.

Further, FOX and Rush are cancerous to US citizens and should be dealt with accordingly.

[t4763rb]

What does "dealt with accordingly" mean?

[chgosatrap]

"dealt with accordingly"

I think it's a mafia term...

[Smartassawhip]

Just because they have decided to lighten up on all of the racism accusations doesn't mean they feel any differently than they did before. The name of their game is manipulation.. they will do and say whatever it takes to suit their agenda and pit us against one another in order to take the heat off of them and create a diversion.

[coffeefish]

She is a 55 year old Catholic.

When did she learn that her church was practicing organized child molestation, and what did she do about it?

It is not good to give 6 out of the 9 seats to the Vatican.

[Opiman000]

So Gingrich asks if Sotomayor will be the 'radical in her speeches, or the much more cautious judge, as in her judgements'.

Um...well...if 'actions speak louder than words' or 'you are what you do' is true...then according to her judgements...i guess she is not radical.

Huh. I see right-wing flailing of arms going on...soon we will hear a lot of 'yabbuts' about another made-up 'issue'...

[TheThief672]

This just in.....

There is NO EVIDENCE that Hannity is a journalist.

[cjk002]

There no evidence that Hannity is human...

[mikc16]

@TheThief672 haven't you heard? Fox calls them "opinion journalists"... that one word means they don't need fact checking and they can promote racist, incompetent viewpoints, PASS IT OFF AS NEWS and then deny any accountability afterwards... Frankly, I give Murdoch credit for being an evil mastermind and amazing at what he does, but, it sickens me that people buy into this bullsh*t.

[Francebrasil]

I am still not sure if the Fox freaks are an American tragedy or just a bunch of  sad stand-up comics. Ideas??

[scootmandubious]

Sean Hannity...what an insightful interviewer. So impartial. As for Mr. Gingric...he is the best the Republicans can do? Didn't he leave office in a cloud of scandal?

(snicker)

The GOP can kiss the Hispanic vote goodbye and enjoy their status as a permanent minority party.

[m6m17]

fucking DOUCHE-BAG FOX NEWS.

[scootmandubious]

You do realize, of course, that the man who is giving him 'credence' in this interview is Sean Hannity? What could destroy one's credibility more than that?

Actually, I am waiting for the next Hannity segment on whether or not President Obama really does have a birth certificate.

[SimonPeter168]

or another commentary denouncing rev wright

[cjk002]

It's just goes to show how crazy the whole birth certificate thing is when even Hannity won't touch it.

[Myschly]

Oh I just love it when these kinds of things happen on Fox News. They've got "one of their guys" (even though their Fair & Balanced), and Sean Hannity's "asking questions", the answer comes, and he's just really disappointed.

Here he gave such a nice build-up for Newt to criticize Sotomayor knowing that he's just going to hear "uh-huh", "yeah", and "exactly!" back, and Newt doesn't give Hannity what he wants.

You just SEE the disappointment in their eyes. I love it!

[TheThief672]

which for these two only means...no cuddling later.

[newwavewitch]

I have to laugh. All of his claims are so weak, nothing to back them besides a two-dimensional interpretation, and it's both amazing and sad that anyone gives Newt Gingrich any credence at all.