Eugene Robinson: Romney’s pants on fire-"Not to put too fine a point on it, he lies. Quite a bit."

[kpete]

Romney’s pants on fire
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By Eugene Robinson, Published: May 28

There are those who tell the truth. There are those who distort the truth. And then there’s Mitt Romney.

Every political campaign exaggerates and dissembles. This practice may not be admirable — it’s surely one reason so many Americans are disenchanted with politics — but it’s something we’ve all come to expect. Candidates claim the right to make any boast or accusation as long as there’s a kernel of veracity in there somewhere.


Even by this lax standard, Romney too often fails. Not to put too fine a point on it, he lies. Quite a bit.

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[Botany]

1. Great article

Obama has not run up the debt but that doesn't stop the right from
pushing the lie about Obama's big spending.

[monmouth]

2. Eugene just cannot help himself. Such a gentleman and fine writer....n/t

[edcantor]

3. Can never have too much of Eugene Robinson!

I wish he'd get his own show on NBC or any major network. He's so much more brilliant than so many of the talking heads.

I realize he's on MSNBC frequently, as a guest, but that's like preaching to the choir.

[sinkingfeeling]

4. Too bad nobody else in the 'media' have the guts to call Romney a liar.

[SunSeeker]

6. +1 nt

[Orsino]

5. You can't attempt to justify the modern GOP platform...

...as anything other than neofeudalism without a lot of fucking lying.

So that's what they do.

[Bluenorthwest]

7. I am against liars and their lies, in all contexts

I think those who seek to normalize lying do so in service to the right wing.

[daaron]

8. Always liked E. Robinson. Today I like him even more. nt

[Brigid]

9. Don't be shy, Eugene!

Tell us how you really feel!

[Bill USA]

10. Romney seems to make no distinction between the truth and what's expedient to say at the moment.

recommended!