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MR does not know what it's like to be born into poverty.
MR does not know what it's like to be born to illiterate parents.
MR does not know what it's like to enter Kindergarten already years behind more privileged peers.
MR does not know what it's like to always be behind in school, to be labeled a failure for not passing one high-stakes test.
MR does not know what it's like to worry that you won't get a high school diploma, much less a college education.
MR does not know what it's like to not be able to pay for college without incurring frightening debt.
MR does not know what it's like to try and live on a minimum wage paying job.
MR does not know how poverty handicaps.

It isn't damning that MR does not know these things. Many people don't.

What damns him is that he doesn't care to know these things.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/plu ... _blog.html

What Romney really thinks of Obama supporters?

http://www.motherjones.com/politics/201 ... fundraiser

Are any of these poor people and defenseless children likely voters?

aussieguy55 wrote:What Romney really thinks of Obama supporters?

http://www.motherjones.com/politics/201 ... fundraiser

This is the bombshell that inspired my post.

I already wasn't a Romney fan, but I was astonished at his arrogance and disdain.

moksha wrote:Are any of these poor people and defenseless children likely voters?

Romney certainly has decided they're not.

I wonder why Jesus wasted so much time on them.

beastie wrote:MR does not know what it's like to be born into poverty.
MR does not know what it's like to be born to illiterate parents.
MR does not know what it's like to enter Kindergarten already years behind more privileged peers.
MR does not know what it's like to always be behind in school, to be labeled a failure for not passing one high-stakes test.
MR does not know what it's like to worry that you won't get a high school diploma, much less a college education.
MR does not know what it's like to not be able to pay for college without incurring frightening debt.
MR does not know what it's like to try and live on a minimum wage paying job.
MR does not know how poverty handicaps.

It isn't damning that MR does not know these things. Many people don't.

What damns him is that he doesn't care to know these things.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/plu ... _blog.html

BO doesn't comprehend what it is to be a disciple of Christ.
BO believes being cool and accepted is most important.
BO doesn't understand that not everyone wants to live in urban areas.
BO doesn't understand that the government doesn't own anything.
BO doesn't understand that the government doesn't make money.
BO never ran a business.
BO doesn't understand that climate change will not be improved upon by governmental intervention.
BO doesn't consider that the government is not superior to God nor the people it serves.
BO doesn't comprehend the ideal truth of marriage.
BO doesn't understand what it is to be conservative.
BO doesn't appreciate Israel.
BO doesn't take threats to the security of our embassays seriously.
BO doesn't remember that the 9/11 anniversary might bring an attack.
BO doesn't believe American values are superior to those of Moslem extremists.
BO doesn't consider that his father and sister erred in their religious affiliation.
BO doesn't care if oil prices go through the roof.
BO believes adding more government will save money.
BO believes printing money without backing can erase debt.
BO doesn't hold people accountable for their mistakes but feels the government should redistribute earned wealth to anyone who needs money...
BO doesn't admit that some handicapes can be avoided.
BO doesn't realize that all good jobs do not require college certificates if factories are encouraged to prosper.
BO doesn't realize that the middle class are just average citizens who believe in good work ethics.
BO thinks that by giving money to the poor their goals will improve.
BO imagines that by handing money to educators, students will become more educated.
BO doesn't know how to give a speech without over used empty old cliches.

Romney

"Here was Romney raw and unplugged—sort of unscripted. With this crowd of fellow millionaires, he apparently felt free to utter what he really believes and would never dare say out in the open. He displayed a high degree of disgust for nearly half of his fellow citizens, lumping all Obama voters into a mass of shiftless moochers who don't contribute much, if anything, to society, and he indicated that he viewed the election as a battle between strivers (such as himself and the donors before him) and parasitic free-riders who lack character, fortitude, and initiative. Yet Romney explained to his patrons that he could not speak such harsh words about Obama in public, lest he insult those independent voters who sided with Obama in 2008 and whom he desperately needs in this election. These were sentiments not to be shared with the voters; it was inside information, available only to the select few who had paid for the privilege of experiencing the real Romney.

aussieguy55 wrote:Romney

"Here was Romney raw and unplugged—sort of unscripted. With this crowd of fellow millionaires, he apparently felt free to utter what he really believes and would never dare say out in the open. He displayed a high degree of disgust for nearly half of his fellow citizens, lumping all Obama voters into a mass of shiftless moochers who don't contribute much, if anything, to society, and he indicated that he viewed the election as a battle between strivers (such as himself and the donors before him) and parasitic free-riders who lack character, fortitude, and initiative. Yet Romney explained to his patrons that he could not speak such harsh words about Obama in public, lest he insult those independent voters who sided with Obama in 2008 and whom he desperately needs in this election. These were sentiments not to be shared with the voters; it was inside information, available only to the select few who had paid for the privilege of experiencing the real Romney.

I would say one really needs to look at the charts and see who might vote for Obama and why. The polls might just exhonerate Romney. If the poor, and those needing welfare and healthcare paid for by someone else, and if the actual rate of under employment is actually closer to 20%, then it may be the case that such persons would not bite the hand who feeds them --- even if only for short time longer ... Also, there is a large percentage of governmental workers who feel that they are entitled to free benifits and continued employment. They also likely could embrace Obama. Then there are the professional politicians who find the idea of limited terms and benefits disturbing. They also might vote for Obama to keep their meal tickets and power.

beastie wrote:

aussieguy55 wrote:What Romney really thinks of Obama supporters?

http://www.motherjones.com/politics/201 ... fundraiser

This is the bombshell that inspired my post.

I already wasn't a Romney fan, but I was astonished at his arrogance and disdain.

i'm astonished by his stupidity.

if he really believes that the students, retirees, and working poor whose federal income tax deductions outweighed their liability are all block-voting democrats, then he's far stupider than i imagined. in 2004 Bush won 36% of voters earning less than $15K per year. Romney is basically saying that he expects to get zero percent of those voters, so nothing to worry about guys. what an idiot!

(but hey, after he's got done calling them all parasites, maybe he really will get zero percent of their votes)

When the Candidate speaks, the thinking has not been done...


I'm becoming more and more convinced, with every faux pas that blurts out from Romneys mouth, that he has been nobbled by the Bretheren to make a fool of himself to ensure he loses.
Either that or Obama has infiltrated Romneys crack speech writing team and they have yet to see it...