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Act now and you, too, can be a proud graduate of Gingrich University!!
Thursday night on Hannity, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich stopped by to plug an online course he’s teaching called “Defending America.”
“It’s really on how to defeat the left intellectually,” Gingrich said. “And remind people why America is unique and why American history matters and why being patriotic is important.”
It’s a standalone course — not being taught in association with any institution of higher learning — for which the former House Speaker is charging $49.99 (with 20 percent off for early registrants).
The comparisons to Trump U, of course, are inevitable. And Twitter didn’t disappoint. Here’s a sampling of the online reaction to this money grab:
Michael Vandeven ?@mvandeven
Replying to @newtgingrich
In which section of the course are students shown how to defend Paul Ryan on Twitter?
Michael ?@mcsLBC86
Replying to @newtgingrich
Will the course include tips on adultery and hypocrisy?
Kurt Hironimus ?@KurtHironimus
Replying to @newtgingrich
Is there a chapter explaining you theory on hurricanes being a liberal conspiracy?
https://www.mediaite.com/online/newt-gingrich-went-on-hannity-to-plug-an-online-course-hes-teaching-the-twitter-reactions-are-gold/
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Grifter Gringrich plugs his over priced books he's authored over the years. Has he ever done a lick of work in his entire life?
Back in the 90's, I remember him mooching $300,000 from Bob Dole to help pay for legal fees.
That forced, half grin of his is about as sickening as anything. 
I didn't see a section on how to be booted out of Congress in disgrace.
Can someone please tell me why Newt thinks he is somehow relevant again? 
