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diabeticman

(3,121 posts) Sat Nov 30, 2013, 10:59 PM Nov 2013

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riddle: What's the difference between a shmuck and a hero?

A Hero doesn't look for the spotlight.

http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/mitt-romney-s-son-claims-he-rescued-four-people-after-car-crashed-into-home

Mitt Romney's Son Helped Rescue Four People After Car Crash

Mitt Romney's son, Josh, posted a photo on Twitter Friday showing a car that had crashed into a home along with a note claiming he rescued four people after the accident.

Why do I smell a potential spring board for a political career

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riddle: What's the difference between a shmuck and a hero? (Original Post) diabeticman Nov 2013 OP

Look at that grin. Mz Pip Nov 2013 #1

I give him props, if it actually happened the way he tells it. Even assholes can do good deeds. nomorenomore08 Nov 2013 #2

You sure got the "smell" part right rocktivity Nov 2013 #3

Mz Pip

(27,452 posts)

1. Look at that grin.

Reply to diabeticman (Original post)

Sat Nov 30, 2013, 11:03 PM

Nov 2013

People are hurt and a house is in ruins but Tagg grins into the camera for a bit of self PR.

Pretty lame IMHO.

nomorenomore08

(13,324 posts)

2. I give him props, if it actually happened the way he tells it. Even assholes can do good deeds.

Reply to diabeticman (Original post)

Sat Nov 30, 2013, 11:03 PM

Nov 2013

But his need to trumpet it all over the place makes me question the story to begin with...

rocktivity

(44,577 posts)

3. You sure got the "smell" part right

Reply to diabeticman (Original post)

Sat Nov 30, 2013, 11:12 PM

Nov 2013

Last edited Sun Dec 1, 2013, 12:57 AM - Edit history (1)

especially since no one had to be hospitalized.

rocktivity

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