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Romney a Compassionate Conservative Liar?

The Republican Party Convention inaugurates compassionate lying

Finally! After 6 years has Mitt Romney figured out how to lie compassionately?

How? By talking about how Paul Ryan loves his mother, while fooling us by ignoring Ryan’s misogynistic voting record. Willing to throw women’s newly acquired health care rights under the bus. Criminalizing abortion even in cases of rape and incest.

Finally! 

By mentioning women over and over in his speech, while intending to take away their right to choose.

Finally!

By characterizing Paul Ryan as caring, when in truth Ryan made a conscious decision along with other Republican congressional leaders not to cooperate with Obama no matter what, even when they agreed with him so that he would fail. That’s how much he loves the United States of America.

Finally! 

By making these false statements: “That president was not the choice of our party, but Americans always come together after elections. We are a good and generous people who are united by so much more than what divides us…I wish President Obama had succeeded…. But his promises gave way to disappointment and division … It’s time to put aside the divisiveness and the recriminations.”
Oops! He forgot that his party had one agenda – not to work with or compromise with Obama, no matter how much it hurt us.

Finally! 

He put on a human face: a kind Mormon who served as a lay priest and bishop tending his flock of Mormons.

How kind a face is that really?  He was brought up and indoctrinated with the view of his church that banned blacks from the religious leadership; a position open to nearly all white Mormon males. The church had also barred black men and women from temple ceremonies that promised access in the afterlife to the highest heaven. The reason? Mormons believe blacks were descendants of Cain.
Then in 1978 a miracle occurred and God revealed to a Mormon leader that blacks could become priests. Romney has never repudiated this tenet of his religion.

Finally! 

By not acknowledging even once the sacrifices made by our armed forces who risk and give their lives on a daily basis since former President George W. Bush sent them to war, and to invoke Cold War language and bellicose warnings.
(If you look at the demographics of our soldiers: less educated and a significantly inordinate number of blacks you might understand why.)

Finally!

He did not have enough to descry the shameful way President Obama was depicted by some Romney surrogates, especially Clint Eastwood. Romney found a way to desecrate the presidency and our president without dirtying his own hands.

Finally!

After 6 years Mitt Romney managed to look and sound human. How human?
Sufficiently human to compassionately lie about how he will lower taxes on the middle class, create tens of millions of jobs, balance the budget while he plans to lower taxes on the wealthy and balance the budget on the backs of the middle class on down.

Finally! After 6 years Mitt Romney figured out how to put on a compassionate face by  lying outright and pledging,  “America will care for the poor and the sick, will honor and respect the elderly, and will give a helping hand to those in need.” 

cirrus September 6, 2012 at 07:53 pm
Tax churches to pay for town services. Why are churches exempt??? Is there any real reason? I have never heard of one good reason that I should pay for them with my taxes.
cirrus September 6, 2012 at 07:55 pm
cynthia moore,
Have you had an insurance co, play with your ageing parents benefits? neglect to pay for items? I have some extremely horrible stories of ins. co's treatment of patients and can direct you to many many places where you can read of their gross negligence. I have a lot of my own to share//
cirrus September 8, 2012 at 04:58 pm
Mr.Lowe
I. May have missed your answer as to why you take socialism in the form of my assisting in the education of your children.. As I mentioned ,living in the water , makes my taxes massive so you can send your kids to get educated. Would you pay for the entire cost to show your disdain for what you sheepishly take from my life? You neglect the $20,000.00 per year educating your two kids in any of your diatribes which leads me to the conclusion that you are just another freeloader on MY hard work. I have no children and I resent paying for your insistence to have kids that others educate.. Ignorance or entitled. Both are distasteful.
Kaptainsteve September 8, 2012 at 11:19 pm
"Obama is anti Constitution...Romney is Pro...
Obama care and Romney care not the same if you actually research. " Why don't YOU DO THE RESEARCH and PROVE ME WRONG? Your declaration that they are "not the same, do the research" proves NOTHING. It's only a self-serving declaration void of any substance which only establishes your position and nothing more. The Heritage Foundation, a REPUBLICAN thinktank crafted RomneyCare, who inflicted it upon the Socialist Democratic Commonwealth of Massachusetts, which Obama's people nicked and renamed it the Affordable Healthcare Act. Here's some RESEARCH for you... "Records, gleaned from White House visitor logs reviewed by NBC News, show that senior White House officials had a dozen meetings in 2009 with three health-care advisers and experts who helped shape the health care reform law signed by Romney in 2006, when the Republican presidential candidate was governor of Massachusetts. " http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44854320/ns/politics-decision_2012/t/white-house-used-mitt-romney-health-care-law-blueprint-federal-law/#.UEvP6mKDmuI If Romney was pro-Constitution he would have never FORCED Romneycare upon the citizens of Massachusetts, period. Next card up his sleeve is a new war and a VAT tax, just wait and see...
Robin Hood September 9, 2012 at 02:12 pm
with the advent of the GOP creating Fauxnews everything has been a War ON something, its complete baby high school bull, these are the people who bully people, the arrogant snobs, putting other people down to make themselves seem superior, I actually listened to Rush 25 years ago, he was actually for the people, then he changed, he became a mouthpiece for hate and segregation, not B&W, but an Us VS Them kind of thing, its a Divide & Conquer mentality, they want us to keep fighting amongst ourselves while they take more, they have convinced 45% of the US that S/S and Medicare are killing us and must be cut, they are suckered, what IS costing us is many large corporations have rewritten our tax codes and laws over the years, tweeking them, they are now at the point where many not only pay 0, zip, nada, taxes into the system, they take out of it in rebates, imagine if we paid no taxes and got a rebate check, then factor in that the rich who run these corporations also pay no taxes and get a rebate too, according to my math this is costing 5-10 trillion a year--- SCOTUS says corporations have the same rights as humans, well they can live under the same laws too--
http://thinkprogress.org/economy/2011/11/03/360185/30-corporations-no-taxes/ Robme pays no taxes and gets a refund, thats why he won't show his returns, anyone that would vote for him is a fool services to the people are not the problem, corporate welfare is
Robin Hood September 9, 2012 at 02:15 pm
What is happening in this country is we are being used and abused and fed garbage by the elite, they control the media and Tea.
They are telling people we have to cut spending and everyone is quick to cut their own throats, anyone who agrees with their mentality of cuts to S/S and Medicare and any services for the people I say to you do this: Gather up your entire family for a meal, especially the elderly and anyone in a home or assisted living that gets any money from the govt. Have everyone throw their S/S and Medicare cards in the fireplace and burn them, keep your elderly family members and anyone on UE or any assistance at home and care for them yourselves, then think about that for a day or 2 because this is what the GOP, Tea and the Koch bros are peddling for your future. S/S is completely solvent, certain financial institutions have their eye on that money, just as they got Congress to force the USPS to over pay by billions into its retirement fund, its a scam to do 2 things, make someone very rich and then the American people are told they have to shut down USPS because its broke and turn it over to UPS or FedEX so they can make billions off of us. This feeding frenzy which started with daddy Bush (Reagan was a front) and Trickle Down has to end. Cut spending on large corporations, cut subsidies, close loopholes, end Corporate Welfare. Why does big oil need subsidies when it clears 50 billion every quarter but S/S needs cuts in a Depression???
cirrus September 9, 2012 at 03:35 pm
Cynthia,
I travel all over the world quite frequently. I just went to Canada on a business trip and asked a dozen people how they like their healthcare coverage. They laughed, They loved their health insurance coverage. Every single one of them. Yes they said there are a few glitches but all in all it would not trade it for American health coverage at all.. Denmark has a fantastic healthcare system. France has a much better. System. Recently I was in Thailand on business and I had a medical emergency. I was driven to the hospital and all the while terrified about what would greet me. When I was wheeled then I realized that I was in the most modern efficient beautiful hospital I've ever been. The efficiency, the gentleness of the nurses, the attentiveness of the doctors was superb and unparalleled in America. After getting treatment, I had a one hour discussion with the head of orthopedics. This does not happen in America. When I left I went to pay my bill, and took out my insurance card. I asked the attending nurse at the counter how I pay for my services. She looked at me without comprehending. She spoke perfect English, and said "Mr. ex ex ex ex, there is no charge". Cynthia I urge you to call more Canadians and ask them personally.
Kaptainsteve September 9, 2012 at 09:34 pm
Maria, here you go in Obama's own words, February 2nd, 2009, on his chance at fixing the economy "If I don't have this done in 3 years, then there is going to be a one term proposition".
http://www.mrctv.org/videos/obama-2009-if-economy-isnt-fixed-3-years-there-will-be-1-term-proposition
Belladona September 10, 2012 at 04:55 am
I AGREE with Cynthia Moore, Yes the state of Connecticut sadly to say incurred more debt for the past 2 years under the democrat Governor it is because unnecessary spending that the bill pass & sign by the Governor to give out the Earn Income Credit on the tax refund, because the money mostly supporting the taxpayers from the welfare whom already received the Earned Income Credit from the Federal tax refund, under the Democrat governor we even have to pay tax for our drinks but the money was not used to boost the economic in the state, all the states sales tax that we all have paid was use to give away for tax payers that collecting food stamps , taxpayers that already receive help from section 8 that live free and received both Federal & State refund tax on the EIC ( Earn Income Credit ) when the middle class works so hard just to be rob away under the Democrat Governor,
For the Ignorance that keep blaming on the Republican party & the Republican President get real, wake up, before they became homeless & live in shelter , get over with the blaming, became hypocrite & live in denial, When people have to keep blaming on Bush did they ever remember Johnson & Kennedy did in Vietnam that's worsen than Bush, so stop being ignorance, I'm still stand proud to be republican , and I stand by Bush and Viva Mitt Romney, through them I learn respect , Integrity, and Ethic. Not as big mouth, irresponsible, and in denial and full of BS, I am proud to be American & Republican
Belladona September 10, 2012 at 05:24 am
I agree with Tom, I think Maria must be forget that Obama middle name is " Hussein " for sure that does not sound he clearly understand the teaching of Catholic, and sadly to say Mr President in his speech he keep mention God but he also ignore God creation , God made Adam & Eve, and Mr President support Adam & Steve, How much can we learn and progress under his leadership? Every time I listen to his conference speech I feel like I'm listening to false pretentious hope, he only believe but did he have a plan to move this country into progress ?? Is just like the music I believe I can fly and I believe I can touch the sky and he fill the empty air under it, so for the ignorance keep day dream, believe, no plan for the future, with Mitt Romney at least I learn the progress to learn which stock I have to invest for the future , Salute Mitt Romney & Salute Paul Ryan :-))
Christine Rene-Howard September 10, 2012 at 11:15 am
Both candidtaes say what they need to say to get into office. That is the nature of politics. It serves their purpose of keeping the general public at odds with each other...and also serves the greater purpose of keeping the focus off of the fact that our system is corrupt.
Christopher Schaefer September 10, 2012 at 12:10 pm
Rosa “dishonest” DeLauro has proposed raising the federal minimum wage in three stages to $9.80 per hour: an increase of 35% over the current level. Studies project job losses in the range of 256,000 to 768,000 following a wage hike of this magnitude, according to Employment Policies Institute, a nonprofit research organization focusing on employment growth, with emphasis on issues that affect entry-level employment. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicate that of employees working at or near the current minimum wage of $7.25, nearly 50% are under age 25; 43% work in food prep & serving occupations, where profit margins are low. The result will be loss of hours, employment, or both. Among teens, the unemployment rate is already 23.8% nationwide. http://www.wcbm.com/includes/news_items/29/news_items_more.php?id=161961&section_id=29
REVMAN September 10, 2012 at 01:08 pm
Maria Giannuzzi --Get you facts straight Medicare is NOT free,I paid for it all my working career and am still paying for it,and I'm unfortunate to have because it became my PRIMARY insurance(you wouldn't know what that means)Medicare is bankrupt as is ALL government run bussinesses.
Bob Fawkes September 10, 2012 at 01:40 pm
"Corporations are people, my friend.” -- Mitt Romney (2011 Iowa State Fair).
"No, they’re not!” -- People in the audience. "“Of course they are, Everything corporations earn ultimately goes to people. Where do you think it goes?” -- Romney. "Wall Street greed!” - Audience. "My guess is they won’t be voting for me.” -- Romney. http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/mitt-romney-says-corporations-are-people/2011/08/11/gIQABwZ38I_story.html
Maria Giannuzzi September 10, 2012 at 02:43 pm
No, Mr. MAN, I think you need to get your facts straight. Yes, you do pay into Medicare, but when your medical bills top a certain amount you are freeloading on the taxpayer. Now some people have little medical treatment during their golden years, but many, especially in these days of rampant heart disease and diabetes, have huge medical bills over 10 or 20 years.
As I mentioned in a prior comment, just the hospital bill for an elderly woman for 1 day in an emergency room and 3 days in a non-surgical ward for a relatively minor ailment was $28,000. $28,000. Apparently, your neo-Puritan, Protestant ethic views blind you to the reality of modern health care expenses. Preventative care and a healthy lifestyle early on can help reduce medical expenses long-term for many individuals. This is where the savings are.
Maria Giannuzzi September 10, 2012 at 03:56 pm
Many of those on the far right love (and depend on) their own entitlements and subsidies. They approve of socialism when it operates for their benefit. It's odd, isn't it? Perhaps that is why they are so supportive of corporations and the wealthy who gain significant additional wealth from low tax rates, tax loopholes, subsidies and other government benefits. Are they selfish? Greedy? Do they use their far right ideology as a mask for their selfishness and greed?
Maria Giannuzzi September 10, 2012 at 04:08 pm
People should very carefully consider Robin's arguments. Have the American people been sold a bill of shoddy goods by the corporate state? Is it all flim-flam, bait and switch? Do not believe the hype. Take a good hard look at who is running this country; who is making billions and paying little or nothing in taxes; who owns the media; who is funding think tanks, research organizations and lobbyists; who is funding elections. Follow the money. The truth is not just in the details, it also is where the money is.
REVMAN September 11, 2012 at 11:42 am
Maria -- FACT-Medicare pays 80% the other 20% is up to you and YOU CAN NOT FREE LOAD on the tax payer because the hostipal and the doctors billed me directly,I hav my gall blatter removed last year and prostate cancer surgy this year so I KNOW what I'm talking about,anyone so STUPID to say I'm free loading doesn't know the real facts. I pay $99 a month for Medicare and HAVE to have a supplement insurance which they do not pay even half --WANT MY MEDICAL BILLS???
Maria Giannuzzi September 11, 2012 at 12:21 pm
I am sorry for your recent illnesses and hope you are feeling better. But the fact is Medicare pays 80 percent of your medical bills. And these are big bills, as you readily admit. You pay $1,200 a year in Medicare premiums. That is a very small amount and is not sufficient to cover your expensive treatment. The taxpayer is funding most of that 80 percent paid by Medicare. You only pay 20 percent and I would admit this is a fairly hefty sum, because medical costs are so high currently. But it is still much, much less than paying the full 100 percent of your medical treatment. If you had to pay 100 percent you would probably have to declare bankruptcy or even lose your home. Would you prefer this? Medical costs must be gotten under control and the only way to do that is cost savings from prevention.
Michael Mercier September 17, 2012 at 12:51 am
Obama is a proven liar, so is Bill Clinton. But I say give Romney a chance, if he lies, he will be caught. But the proven ones should be shown the door. Romney is a flip flopper, but we all were once on some things in our lives, no??? And if you have never been wrong about something, then you are a liar.
REVMAN September 17, 2012 at 03:12 pm
Wow! I want to be as smart as Maria Giannuzzi she has all the answers .I pais a lot more into medicare,social security,anf federal taxes to KNOW I am not free loading -Fact medicare IS manditory -fact it becomes you primary insurance-fact it pays 80%-fact when you turn 65 your primary(paid) insurance becomes you secondary and almost ALL have in fine print R/C(I'm sure the well informed like Maria Giannuzzi) knows that means.There are about 5-10 supplements all costing $40-$400 per month.
REVMAN September 17, 2012 at 03:26 pm
When you sign up for Medicare at 65 you are allowed one(1) life time physical and after you get that they are called WELLNESS visits and you pay for all your physicals.Does anybody thing Obamacare will be any different?
The Best Patriot September 17, 2012 at 03:29 pm
There are no Romney supporters only Obama haters. Thanks for proving that Rick. Also shows us all what he's done that's socialist. And if you say making individuals PURCHASE health insurance from the insurance companies we will all know you don't know what socialism is. Provide some link so we will also know you are not just blowing smoke.
You Repubs use the word socialist as a euphemism for the "n" word to describe Obama.
The Best Patriot September 17, 2012 at 03:34 pm
Mitt Robme: Show us your tax returns so we can see:
1. How much you've cheated on your taxes and 2. How much you've cheated your church by under tithing.
Bob Fahey September 17, 2012 at 03:41 pm
Lowell Weiker was born in France ... He has a falsified birth certificate that allowed him to run for the Presidency of the United States... Go figure it was the Republicans that started it .LOL !!! Both sides are liars and are in it for personal gain ... We need to Limit terms or vote any incumbent out and that is THE ONLY WAY we can fix this mess..
The Best Patriot September 17, 2012 at 03:43 pm
More hate from the right. That's all the have. There are no Romney supporters only Obama haters.
REVMAN September 17, 2012 at 03:57 pm
I agree Micheal if anyone has doubts just google list of Obama lies or Snoops Obama's 50 lies.It make interesting reading to say the least.
Observor September 17, 2012 at 04:24 pm
20 Row Kid
Would you be willing to wager 90% of your income for the rest of your life that Mr. Romney gives a higher percentage of his income to charitable causes than you do. If not, should you be casting stones?
Keith Best September 17, 2012 at 06:24 pm
20 Row Kid-- It's not skin color with Obama. It's his embracing MARXISM that we abhor.
Why do you think Obama has sealed his college records??? And Bill Ayers was NOT "just a guy in his neighborhood".
Keith Best September 17, 2012 at 06:28 pm
Facts are funny things, like the fact Romney donated to charity his entire inheritance from his father. That's a fact Jack.
But where are the details in the media about the Tony Rezko relationship with Obama?

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