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In reply to the discussion: SECRET VIDEO: Romney Tells Millionaire Donors What He REALLY Thinks of Obama Voters [View all]JHB
(38,091 posts)14. The part wher he talks about his background is especially rich (but he'll deny it):
At the dinner, Romney often stuck to familiar talking points. But there were moments when he went beyond the familiar campaign lines. Describing his family background, he quipped about his father, "Had he been born of Mexican parents, I'd have a better shot of winning this." Contending that he is a self-made millionaire who earned his own fortune, Romney insisted, "I have inherited nothing." He remarked, "There is a perception, 'Oh, we were born with a silver spoon, he never had to earn anything and so forth.' Frankly, I was born with a silver spoon, which is the greatest gift you can have: which is to get born in America."
Except for the education at elite schools, the gift of stock to live off of, and all the contacts that you got thanks to your auto-company-CEO/state-governor/presidential-contender father. Say, wasn't the FDIC head who OKed your squeezing them for $10million the financial advisor to your Dad's campaign?
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SECRET VIDEO: Romney Tells Millionaire Donors What He REALLY Thinks of Obama Voters [View all]
MrScorpio
Sep 2012
OP
This should go viral and some ad should be made about it so the "freeloaders" know how Mitt feels.
nanabugg
Sep 2012
#46
RRRIGHT RobME needs to bank on people LIKING him more that Obama. GOOD LUCK with that
Vincardog
Sep 2012
#3
That 47% pays STATE and LOCAL taxes and many fees. VERY, very few pay no taxes at all. He's an ass!
RBInMaine
Sep 2012
#155
The part wher he talks about his background is especially rich (but he'll deny it):
JHB
Sep 2012
#14
Mitt, you ignorant asshole. I've worked my whole life, never been on welfare, always pay my taxes..
Scuba
Sep 2012
#17
Just when I think I can't possibly despise this man anymore than I already do ...
BattyDem
Sep 2012
#20
He certainly has no problems talking specifics when doors are closed. And the genuine disdain
zonkers
Sep 2012
#24
So this is his "cling to guns or religion or antipathy to people who aren't like them" moment
krawhitham
Sep 2012
#27
Release your fucking tax returns, Romney - until then you have zero right to criticize people not paying.
Initech
Sep 2012
#29
There's probably over 10000 views. The likes and dislikes are a better indicator.
Dash87
Sep 2012
#129
Everyone needs to click on the MotherJones link up in the OP - there are FIVE videos there. n/t
Tx4obama
Sep 2012
#56
"if the Hispanic voting bloc becomes as committed to the Democrats ...
muriel_volestrangler
Sep 2012
#62
Yeah, Mitt, let's have some more hate and division in the U.S. Rommunism needs economic fodder.
patrice
Sep 2012
#67
The Freepers are pleased with the release of this statement. Self evident to their way of thinking.
Kablooie
Sep 2012
#104
rMoney believes that 47% of Americans pay no taxes & will vote for Obama.
YellaDog1950
Sep 2012
#157