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10. In a way, it's like the word "homophobia" . . .

Mon Oct 1, 2012, 09:31 AM

Oct 2012

It's not a phobia, the person's not scared. They're just an asshole.

Mitt isn't committing "gaffes" . . . he's just a douche with a very lax filter.

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There Is No Answer To Willard Romney's 47% Gaffe When It Comes Up In The Debate [View all] DemocratSinceBirth Oct 2012 OP

here is his answer Enrique Oct 2012 #1

Except He Said And I Quote " I Don't Worry About Them." DemocratSinceBirth Oct 2012 #2

good point Enrique Oct 2012 #4

If He Lies About It At The Debate It Will Destroy Him On Thursday DemocratSinceBirth Oct 2012 #5

^ This ^ BumRushDaShow Oct 2012 #3

Over the last 4 months my highest poll number is about 47%. JoePhilly Oct 2012 #6

Oh, he could explain it mindfulNJ Oct 2012 #8

Stop calling it a "gaffe", please BlueStreak Oct 2012 #9

In a way, it's like the word "homophobia" . . . HughBeaumont Oct 2012 #10

A lot of homophobes are scared -- that they themselves are gay. BlueStreak Oct 2012 #13

+1 a "gaffe" must be unintentional KurtNYC Oct 2012 #15

"...my job is not to worry about those people..." DemocratSinceBirth Oct 2012 #18

. n/t porphyrian Oct 2012 #11

What's he going to say? Donkees Oct 2012 #12

The problem is that Romney's words will energize his base, djean111 Oct 2012 #14

the 47% remark was not intended for ears outside that room KurtNYC Oct 2012 #16

He'll just claim he never said it. HopeHoops Oct 2012 #17