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Barack_America

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53. Yeah. He just told me this story a few months ago.

Fri Sep 7, 2012, 04:47 PM

Sep 2012

When we were talking about him working for the road commission after he got out of high school.

We'd never really talked about Mitt Romney before.

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My father had a run-in with Mitt Romney years ago. [View all] Barack_America Sep 2012 OP

Obama needs to goad MittWitt into a MittFitt during the debates Rambis Sep 2012 #1

I think so. HooptieWagon Sep 2012 #2

Mitten's hatred for Obama is so consuming . . . madashelltoo Sep 2012 #3

I wonder . . . Richard D Sep 2012 #12

Of course they'll drug him. sulphurdunn Sep 2012 #57

The wire was temporary -- until they could perform a surgical implant rocktivity Sep 2012 #58

They better use a horse tranqulizer davidpdx Sep 2012 #101

They drugged him for the Convention--I'm sure of it. MADem Sep 2012 #113

These are some interesting points... tallahasseedem Sep 2012 #119

I'm all ready tuning up my... CoffeeCat Sep 2012 #36

All he'd have to say EC Sep 2012 #72

Obama needs to goclark Sep 2012 #115

Yeah, that dry mouthed clicking sound. And don't forget his creepy, awkward chuckle catbyte Sep 2012 #41

I hadn't heard of these "MittFitts". Barack_America Sep 2012 #4

Willard is a sociopath tavalon Sep 2012 #102

Yeah, but when you get right down to it, MittWitt is a NittWitt! benld74 Sep 2012 #5

he will. The stakes are too high Whisp Sep 2012 #6

You're right, Whisp. President Obama knows just how much is at stake catbyte Sep 2012 #46

Yeah, I don't know. I'm afraid Obama will be the "reserved gentleman." NBachers Sep 2012 #71

It will be interesting to see. remember what Obama did to the Clintons TNLib Sep 2012 #133

I wonder what would happen if Robme got so pissed-off... regnaD kciN Sep 2012 #38

If it would boost his support then they likely would not vote for Obama in a million years. LiberalFighter Sep 2012 #55

Or just say the right key words Cha Sep 2012 #67

Yep , the temper of an entitled bully is right there proud patriot Sep 2012 #77

bullies have tried and bullies have failed to get to me... icarusxat Sep 2012 #86

You mean like he lost it with Rick Perry? Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Sep 2012 #120

Wow even as a young guy - Mitt was a member of the "get off my lawn" crowd. Initech Sep 2012 #7

"Get off my father's lawn" is even more obnoxious. Barack_America Sep 2012 #9

And I'm sure that it was a shit-hot set of wheels which young Mitt jumped out of rocktivity Sep 2012 #60

You've basically summarized the story as my father told it to me. Barack_America Sep 2012 #64

"People who provide services" siligut Sep 2012 #8

Promote the private sector, not the privileged sector Bernardo de La Paz Sep 2012 #10

Do you want a government that works for those trying to get ahead?... JHB Sep 2012 #14

Good one. freshwest Sep 2012 #18

I love your tagline, btw. n/t liberalmuse Sep 2012 #25

I love that! (nt) Tumbulu Sep 2012 #42

I like that a lot. /nt Festivito Sep 2012 #76

If this were but one anecdote about Mitt, BlueMTexpat Sep 2012 #11

Yep. We call that a "pattern." When the stories have a common denominator. progressivebydesign Sep 2012 #13

I certainly recognize the person I was at age 18. Barack_America Sep 2012 #16

You said it. People who care for America do not want privileged Bullies and thugs to lead it. nt Bernardo de La Paz Sep 2012 #15

It's Lord Romney, if you please . . . . JDPriestly Sep 2012 #17

Probably a good thing his religion forbids alcohol. GoneOffShore Sep 2012 #32

Yup. Way worse. Mopar151 Sep 2012 #35

Hey! You forgot poor Seamus! nt Auntie Bush Sep 2012 #78

Excellent Point! smirkymonkey Sep 2012 #110

While not admisible in a court I'm sure your story is true... jimlup Sep 2012 #19

I'd love to see his medical records aint_no_life_nowhere Sep 2012 #20

Oh, people like that do NOT go in for psychotherapy BlancheSplanchnik Sep 2012 #82

Sociopaths don't believe that they need psychotherapy tavalon Sep 2012 #103

I believe every word SmittynMo Sep 2012 #21

My father has no reason to lie. Barack_America Sep 2012 #24

Sounds about right Flatpicker Sep 2012 #22

Sounds like my favorite kind of place. Barack_America Sep 2012 #31

Yep- I had breakfast at a place like that in San Francisco's Tenderloin just this morning NBachers Sep 2012 #74

That's inexcusable! MsPithy Sep 2012 #34

I can picture the look on the face. I imagine it's the same way... Barack_America Sep 2012 #37

Please tell your mom should not be upset about that. speedoo Sep 2012 #47

I Flatpicker Sep 2012 #62

There's been so much evidence on (*Creepy Alert in Message Text) Cha Sep 2012 #69

The smirky look on both of their faces Aerows Sep 2012 #117

That sounds exactly like him AnnieK401 Sep 2012 #100

That fits his profile--I'm surprised he didn't accuse of her buying her MADem Sep 2012 #114

This anecdote is only 100% MsPithy Sep 2012 #23

Willard is such a 1% a-hole Republican prima donna Berlum Sep 2012 #26

I've never met him... liberalmuse Sep 2012 #27

Have you seen the movie, The Help? mnhtnbb Sep 2012 #28

I haven't seen this movie. Barack_America Sep 2012 #33

I know this is only a story on the internet, LiberalAndProud Sep 2012 #29

rMoney thinks "working class Americans" are those who only make a few tens of millions a year. HopeHoops Sep 2012 #30

This story meshes perfectly with other anecdotes I've read catbyte Sep 2012 #39

Oh my... alcibiades_mystery Sep 2012 #81

I met him when he was running the Olympics CanonRay Sep 2012 #40

In telling that story, my father was sure to point out how highly he thought of George Romney. Barack_America Sep 2012 #44

So how did George raise such a brat? sammytko Sep 2012 #68

By way of explanation: LiberalAndProud Sep 2012 #79

Yeah, you know it's funny, but I always liked George, and know other rabid Dems who do, too. NBachers Sep 2012 #75

My father thought him to be a man of integrity. nt Barack_America Sep 2012 #85

Fits the image he projects Blecht Sep 2012 #43

There's also this little clip from 2002, I think intaglio Sep 2012 #45

Mitt would have been in his late teens at the time, so it was probably HIS FATHER'S house rocktivity Sep 2012 #48

Yes. His father's house. They were bringing something to his father's house. Barack_America Sep 2012 #54

Cool story bro! zappaman Sep 2012 #49

Is your father still alive? YBR31 Sep 2012 #50

Yeah. He just told me this story a few months ago. Barack_America Sep 2012 #53

Would he be willing to go public or talk to a reporter? YBR31 Sep 2012 #107

Willard is of the priveleged class GEOpix Sep 2012 #51

And a belated welcome to you! LiberalAndProud Sep 2012 #80

Whatever it takes tavalon Sep 2012 #104

Mitt is a sociopath undergroundpanther Sep 2012 #52

To bad your Dad's Sup didn't have a pair of scissors. grantcart Sep 2012 #56

I believe this 100% Kalidurga Sep 2012 #59

Such an excellent point. nt Barack_America Sep 2012 #89

that would make sense PatrynXX Sep 2012 #61

Completely credible jsr Sep 2012 #63

He must have just read "Atlas Shrugged"...and it stuck. MissMarple Sep 2012 #65

DING DING DING! MissMarple, you're our grand prize winner! rocktivity Sep 2012 #70

You flatter, so kind. MissMarple Sep 2012 #125

Ayn Rand would not admire Mitt Romney. She would consider him Flatulo Sep 2012 #116

I'm trying to understand your point. Help me out. MissMarple Sep 2012 #124

All of Rand's heros acquired their wealth by creation, not destruction. Flatulo Sep 2012 #137

we need to hear from their maids, gardeners, teachers...etc.... thank you for sharing! DonRedwood Sep 2012 #66

I wonder if this is why Mitt is trailing so badly in his home state of Michigan. yardwork Sep 2012 #73

Yup. Oakland County has been a very gossip-oriented culture. TahitiNut Sep 2012 #105

Very interesting, and not surprising. yardwork Sep 2012 #118

Silver spoon with servants and car elevators. sarcasmo Sep 2012 #83

IMO Little Mitt will never feel he's as good as everyone else and has to prove he is again and again Raine Sep 2012 #84

How can such a handsome man behave in that manner? Kurovski Sep 2012 #87

Handsome? Where? lonestarnot Sep 2012 #88

You know...that nice man on that television program. Kurovski Sep 2012 #93

wondering the same thing, the guy has no appeal JI7 Sep 2012 #94

If he weren't a complete asshole, you might find him handsome. gkhouston Sep 2012 #135

He doesn't look like a bad man, he looks like a president. siligut Sep 2012 #91

I'm at a loss for words. Kurovski Sep 2012 #92

Just make sure the god you pray to is white and delightsome siligut Sep 2012 #96

God has to be white Kurovski Sep 2012 #97

Of course, who needs stealth technology when you can just be white and fluffy siligut Sep 2012 #98

You are a very smart person. Kurovski Sep 2012 #121

He's not attractive ecstatic Sep 2012 #132

But he has such a charming sense of humor. Kurovski Sep 2012 #134

Apparently a majority of American's don't have the good judgment that any animal has. Egalitarian Thug Sep 2012 #90

On this thread alone there are two stories, both completely believable mountain grammy Sep 2012 #95

I thought I remembered reading that Romney was spending last week readying for the debates. lexw Sep 2012 #99

He's A SPOILED RICH BRAT ELITIST ASSHOLE ! Goes right along with tormenting classmates. ASSHOLE ! RBInMaine Sep 2012 #106

He was the Romney's " miracle baby", born six years apart from the other siblings sammytko Sep 2012 #109

Rmoney: "I'm running for office, for Pete's sake. I can't have working class people around." 66 dmhlt Sep 2012 #108

the workers should not have held the supervisor back Third Doctor Sep 2012 #111

Well, golly gee and gosh-a-roony! Poor Wittle Mitt! I hope he didn't blow a gasket trying to MADem Sep 2012 #112

Post removed Post removed Sep 2012 #122

I have a friend who was a dorm mate of Mitt's at Stanford U. defacto7 Sep 2012 #123

A "pretty volent" story about Romney? Please ask your friend for permssion to tell it. aint_no_life_nowhere Sep 2012 #127

I just need to know who would actually get hurt by the telling. defacto7 Sep 2012 #136

Leave the post and tell us the story if you can in it's own thread. TNLib Sep 2012 #131

I guess he considers himself an aristocrat and... ananda Sep 2012 #126

You people....use the tradesmen entrance sonibeth Sep 2012 #128

From the clips, Mitt's parents appeared to be really nice, ecstatic Sep 2012 #129

If someone told me to use a servant's entrance, I'd probably spit in his face. nt RedCappedBandit Sep 2012 #130