He certainly seems to be out of touch with women. Cannot believe as an OB-GYN he has shown such a lack of compassion and empathy with such a violent act against women. Rape is all about power over a woman. He needs to be removed from his seat of power.

Doctor Gingrey knows what he is talking about. The facts about the physical processes of the human body that he has learned in medical school and dealt with every day for many years as a practicing physician have nothing to do with "compassion and understanding". He knows "women's issues" from the inside of the human body, and that is what he was trying to say. But there are many who would relish twisting his meaning so they could be "offended" and in that way attempt to embarrass another good conservative legislator. As another said "it fires up the loonies".

Have anyone else noticed that the positive posts about Gingrey are men? Glad they are not men in my life. My men are protectors of women.

Oops! Has..........

I agree! let this happen to one of his female family members and see how he changes his mind!

Perry I think he knows more about women's issues then women. Why would you want to vote him out of office for speaking the truth. Is that not what we want our leaders to do or are you on the left side of the tracks and want lies like we are getting from our current President who by your own standards should be fired.

Why do all political conversations have to end in name-calling? I believe in a party that values my opinion and puts the nation's interest ahead of its own. Unfortunately, both have been wallowing in the mud lately. We need to stay out of that mud. I think Gingrey is speaking to a very narrow-minded populace that only wants to hear very limited topics and beliefs. Because of this, his record is very slim with results. We have very few true "statesmen or stateswomen" anymore.

The Doc is talking about reality. Some individuals use the law to their advantage in time of crisis. But the comment I hear so many republicans say, about the lies are Current President is saying. What lies? Republicans are like robots, they repeat the party line, verbatim... No thought. Even if what is promoted is impacting them in a negative way. Not all people receiving public assistance are minorities. In fact, most are not. What republicans are proposing will impact the majority, just as minorities. Who is being bashed as irresponsible, lazy etc.? It seems clear to me. I don't get it. Yes I Do. What lies, have Obama been saying /promoting? I think he has tried to be President for all Americans. Why is that effort not acknowledged by the Right. History, will judge him based on his accomplishments. He is the transitional president, that was needed. Society is changing. He is aware,competent and fair. He knows about the trial's associated with existing. He does not come from wealth. He has a realistic perception of reality and we are lucky he incorporates that knowledge in the policies he propose.

I'm with you M Wilson, and I agree that both parties dip in the mud and that there are not many statesmen left, however I must say that President Obama fits my understanding of a statesman in most everything that he does and how he does it. He does our country proud in so many ways (and by the way, I disagree with many of his policies), but I admire his thoughtful and deliberate manner, his intellect, his expression of feeling, and his attempts to bring together all sides without letting that get in the way of doing what needs to be done when some do not want to come to the table. To me he symbolizes everything much of what is good about America!

Donnell, I could not agree more with your description of President Obama and the important role he is playing in the transition of America to its true destiny and true strength--unity in diversity. The very fact that he was elected twice by the most diverse and varied group of Americans than any President before him speaks volumes!

Needless to say, I am saving these comments for the coming election. I want to remind the voters of Mr. Gingrey's opinion. Hopefully, someone will run against him--a Democrat or Republican with common sense!

I would like to see his scientific evidence for his views. If controlling ovulation were so simple, I would think there would be fewer unwanted pregnancies. I can't wait to vote this man out of office! He is a disgrace!

Wrong! He is Republican trashbag with comments like that! He needs to Go!

Totally agree he should NOT have brought it up and it shows poor judgement.

True ... things like this have a lot to do with Congresses current approval rate of 9% (the lowest in history).

He was not even in congress when that occurred.

Jeff, If you look on Gingrey's own website, you will see that he was elected to Congress in 2002. The Terry Schiavo episode happened in 2005.

http://gingrey.house.gov/biography/

The example of two 15 year olds having consentual sex and the girl claiming rape at a later date is an example of an "illegitimate rape". If "illegitimate is too large a word for some, try "she wasn't raped." The operative word is "consentual".

There are degrees of statutory rape as well. In some states a boy 18 years old having consentual sex with a girl 15 years and 364 days old is guilty of statutory rape. This isn't rocket science.

Pam,
Correct in your assumption of Republican Trash. but here is context of underage sex or rape.
O.C.G.A. § 16-6-3

GEORGIA CODE
Copyright 2012 by The State of Georgia
All rights reserved.

*** Current Through the 2012 Regular Session ***

TITLE 16. CRIMES AND OFFENSES
CHAPTER 6. SEXUAL OFFENSES

O.C.G.A. § 16-6-3 (2013)

§ 16-6-3. Statutory rape

(a) A person commits the offense of statutory rape when he or she engages in sexual intercourse with any person under the age of 16 years and not his or her spouse, provided that no conviction shall be had for this offense on the unsupported testimony of the victim.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section, a person convicted of the offense of statutory rape shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than 20 years; provided, however, that if the person so convicted is 21 years of age or older, such person shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than ten nor more than 20 years. Any person convicted under this subsection of the offense of statutory rape shall, in addition, be subject to the sentencing and punishment provisions of Code Section 17-10-6.2.

(c) If the victim is at least 14 but less than 16 years of age and the person convicted of statutory rape is 18 years of age or younger and is no more than four years older than the victim, such person shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

Hi JB: It seems you know Mr Gingrey far better than anyone else here, unless Mr Gingrey is posting using an alias. Be that as it may, it's about time the truth be told, and I thank you for coming forward to let "the people" of this fine State of Georgia know the kind of man they have elected into office.

Let's not slam people for becoming educated - whenever they become educated Mr. Pellegrino.

Richard,
On most topics you post and I am in agreement with along with this one! Mr Gingrey needs to go!

Big thumbs up :-).

Not if the voters of Ga wise up! NO one ran against Broun either - the crazy Congressional House republican that says evolution and carbon dating and ancient history are EVIL, and is on the science committee of the House. How sad for Georgia - we look SO backwards to the rest of the world.

Not if I have anything to do with it!

Fact: Rape is a crime. There is nothing legitimate in a crime--especially a crime of violence and hate.

Lee many women will step up and say how loved and respected Phil as a OB/GYN . Many kids in Cobb County are here today because of his being their mothers Doc. I pity the poor fools who take what he said out of context as many here will do. You Dumb Masses.

Donna how many women have cried rape when it was not rape? It is like the race card which is used many times when people want to take down a person for what ever reason. Any man ever charged with rape and was found not guilty has never had a normal life afterword. Yes we have legitimate rape and none legitimate rape. To say other wise is just being part of the Dumb Masses. Do you fit that mold? Ya I think you do.

I'd agree with your 'moron' comment about Gingrey, but I think in his case 'moron' is too kind a word. Gingrey is just another in the seemingly endless parade of bozos the right wing in this country --and this area in particular-- just loves to keep electing and re-electing.

Dean is part of the Dumb Masses.

Paul you have joined Dean as part of the Dumb Masses , so many of you.

At least the left doesn't believe that women's bodies can prevent conception without any assistance.

To John Himot: John, you're showing your butt! Why is it if someone disagrees with your opinions, you resort to name calling. Are you in Elementary school? Is that why you are behaving so immaturely?
Shame on you John Himot, I'm certain your mother taught you better!

Lee Phil is more Compassionate then you Dumb Masses think. He not only attended classes but practice Medicine for many many years before going to Congress. I have yet to her any other OB/GYN come out and say what Phil said was false. Do you think that a abortion Doc. is compassionate? If you do you truly are part of the Dumb Masses.

I, and every vet I know, went to war with what we had, not what we wished we had. And, Rep has not embarrased me in the least.

Rep Gingrey

Well Curtis let me inform you of Mr Gingrey I am a vet too and had problems with nursing staff at VAMC in Decatur a few years ago and he didn't or wouldn't answer me back when I called his office or went to his website!! But, Senator Isakson did ASAP!! Gingrey or Chambliss have no concern for veterans or the active military service member!!

Senator Isakson is also a veteran for your information compared to any non service member politician garbage!!

Donna as a retired military Vet I have found Gingrey to be very helpful in getting many issues resolved with our military and Govt. Yes Gingrey is there for us vets active and retired. I am proud to call him my Congressmen.

I concur with Curtis Phil has not embarrassed any of us vets at all. But the many post by many of you here surly has.

Charles I too was in a military Hospital with broken bones and other problems, I had a few issues and I contacted Gingreys office. I got the answers I needed ASAP and all my issues resolved. You do not have to serve in the Armed Forces to serve this nation. I come from a long long line of family members serving in our Armed Forces. From before 1776 to present day . Part of the family motto is "Serve this nation either in the military or in support of the military" Gingery is supporting the military maybe not in the way you like but he is supporting the military and dong it well. My service was for well over 25 years as my fathers my brother and many other family members. We all have supported Gingrey and still do.

If it's "partly right" because there is a "complicated, remote chance" of the woman's body shutting down and preventing conception, then he should have been more specific in his statement and said that while it is possible, it is more probable an outcome for extreme athletes or dieters than for the average woman being raped. That way, he could have stuck to his medical knowledge and still saved face and reputation.

Alison: Gingrey got involved in this "legitimate rape" discussion purely for political reasons. I doubt one would find the term "legitimate rape" in any medical text book. I believe most of us partaking in this discussion are able to "wrap our heads around" what you are talking about, when you explained how the body "can" shut down under certain circumstances. Yes, it's complicated and maybe even blurry at times, but not all things will most definitely happen when the body is stressed.
It's probably best to say, given the situation, the body CAN, not WILL, shut down.

Finely someone here who know what they are speaking about unlike the many Dumb Masses which have posted so many negative post here. If I had to guess I would say most of those negative post are coming from the party of the left (democrats) who care nothing about facts . Thank you Alison for getting the truth out there. Not that many here want to hear the truth.

Not a very impressive record ...which again is no surprise.

@ john Himlot: whatever self righteous conservative pill you took has worked! i wonder if Gingery prescribed it for you sir !
People want their leaders to speak the truth and do the right thing and not to show "whatever saves my bud attitude". I read all your comments and only can hope that you aint working for 'em boss!
take it down a notch and talk about the subject this forum is commenting on. as i said earlier, don't play the conservative/liberal games! your comment about "most of you here are left leaning democrats" is begging a question, why did you say so? you dont think conservatives have access to the internet and enough brains to analyse anything. conservatives only lost the election, NOT brains. there is always a tomorrow!
Just comment on the issue at hand... Mr Gingery is happy with you, those folks dont read these forums, they have their staffs to post and such!

@ Bilal Mahmood thank you for your reply. Sorry I do not take a conservative pill like libs drink the kool-aid. I have lived on both sides of the political spectrum before finely settling in as a informed Republican. Unlike the left I do disagree with my party sometimes. Something Obama fans could learn to do. What Gingery has said is true though maybe not stated where many of you ill informed types could understand it. I do not work for him or anyone I am fully retired and have been since I was 55 . Yes I made a some good choices in my life to be able to have done so. Many here have made comments about Gingery and the GOP I have and will return the favor thank you. By the way we still control the House or have you forgot that part of the election or does your internet have that type of speed. I will say I have spoken out in town hall meetings with Gingery to let him know how I feel on many issues . I do get involved when ever I can on the issues.

John, I was referring to his record on truthfulness and honesty, as reported in politifact.com. I already knew that and have attempted to meet with him to find out why he spreads myths and untruths about immigrants in our community, but to no avail. Can you help me get a meeting with him...I am always open to being proven wrong about someone? (Conservative, in my understanding, does not mean being untruthful or hateful--does it? To me it means that you are conservative fiscally, and limited government, which I am all for, as long as it is applied across the board and doesn't just favor one group.)