CSPAN: GOPAC Lunch w/Newt

I just got done watching a speech by Newt Gingrich on CSPAN. I don't agree with his politics, but I have a lot of respect for this history professor and the passion with which he argues his case and his ability to energize conservatives. But one of the last questions he fielded was, "What can the GOP do to change the America's image in Europe, most of whose population vehemently disagrees with the Bush administration, and seemingly, the majority of Americans considering the outcome of the 2004 election?"

Uncharacteristically, Newt didn't actually answer the question, but again emphasized our differences from the Europeans. He said we should remember who we are. We Americans are the people who left Europe in search of something better. He also criticized the European people and their press, saying that the BBC is more anti-American that Al Jazeera. As far as opposition to the war goes, he said something to the effect of, "Let's be honest, The French and The Russians were only opposed to America's interference in Iraq because they were making a lot of money off Saddam."

I thought to myself, "Yes, Newt. Let's be honest, shall we? It's always about the money, isn't it? Let's be honest. Why is the Bush administration stirring up the hornets nest in the Middle East? To spread the benefits of democracy for the benefit of humanity? No, really, let's be honest. It's because certain powerful players in America have INTERE$T$ in Iraq. Let's be honest, shall we? When they say it's not about the oil, it's about the oil, isn't it Newt? C'mon, let's be honest. Shall we? The Carlisle Group is making a fortune on the front end, cashing in on weapons sales to execute the perpetual War On Terrorism, and Haliburton and Kellogg, Brown & Root is making a fortune off the back end, with no-bid contracts for rebuilding all the shit we've blown up and all the shit we're going to blow up. Let's be honest, Newt; it's always, always, always, ALWAYS about the money. Isn't it? Just level with us, will ya?