Dictionary meaning of a "tithe" is that it is a tax. Paying his tithe means he paid "lots of taxes"

[DonRedwood]

Dictionary meaning of tithe: . the tenth part of agricultural produce or personal income set apart as an offering to God or for works of mercy, or the same amount regarded as an obligation or tax for the support of the church, priesthood, or the like.
2.
any tax, levy, or the like, especially of one-tenth.

Could it possibly be that the Romneys say they have paid 13% in TAXES but they consider the 10% they are "TAXED" by their church as "taxes"?

Thanks to dictionary.com for their speedy ability to shed light on Romney's doubletalk. (I also recommend you look up the meaning of fascist...they might as well have Ryan's picture next to it).

[cloudbase]

1. Possible, but I personally doubt it.

That's something of a stretch.

[Panasonic]

2. And he can deduct it.

It's still NOT PAYING THE TAXES to the government.

I don't recognize the Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Morons as a religion. It is a cult.

[DonRedwood]

3. A cultist and a Randian?

Quite shocking who they will be voting for. Almost a total sell-out of the principles of Christianity and the tenants of The Bible. Does that Wallstreet statue of the bronze bull count as a golden calf? ?w=300&h=225

[PDJane]

4. Actually, yes, it is.

Hasn't anyone been listening to this man? Why do you think he brings it up constantly? And why else would he mention his tithes in the same breath as his taxes?

Those tithes make his church rich and powerful, but do absolutely nothing for the people he threw out of work when he was directing Bain Capital. However, as long as he can consider those tithes as a tax, he can tell himself he's doing his duty. I was about to post on this subject, and found you had beaten me to it.

The hypocrisy of considering to have paid his due in taxes and adding his tithes to that amount as money given to charity makes my head ache. This is posted here: http://www.democraticunderground.com/125171715 and shows what I mean. http://videocafe.crooksandliars.com/david/romney-scolds-small-minded-people-asking-his

[DonRedwood]

6. I'm listening! It's the reading between the lines that is harder to do

But I must say I have never EVER seen someone in the public eye who lies so much.

[leveymg]

5. No. He pays so little in taxes, in part, because his tithes to the Mormon Church are deductable.

He made his choice, and it's embarrassing in the context of someone running for President rather than head of the CJCLDS

[Tx4obama]

7. I think you're onto something there! n/t

[Wellstone ruled]

8. Tithing for wealthy Mormon's

varies. Most pay 15% if they are 1%ers. It's still a cult by most standards,the wealthiest of the cults. What's their income per month? How many corporations do they own under the tax exempt umbrella called Desert Industries? Folks,you would be amazed. Billions-thousands,yes,all of these.

[progressivebydesign]

9. he actually said that today, that his "charity" means he pays like 20% tax rate!

He makes Richard Nixon look like a girl scout.

[DonRedwood]

10. giving to charity is NOT paying taxes.

what a slime.