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sickwidit

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38. Agreed...

Reply to Javaman (Reply #20)

Thu Nov 1, 2012, 11:49 AM

Nov 2012

And with his bet he knew he wasn't going to lose, but he can only stand to give away $5000. I'm sure he had his accountants look over all the tax implications before he did it.

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Romney aides "spent $5,000 on granola bars, canned food, and diapers to put on display" [View all] amuse bouche Oct 2012 OP

Just like everything else they say or do; completely phony CanonRay Oct 2012 #1

So this absolutely confirms how contrived and phony this was, just like Ryan's bullwinkle428 Oct 2012 #2

And yet just watch, this will fade away with a wimper. trotsky Oct 2012 #13

I am sure a granola bar is just the ticket for a family whose home was wiped out in that awful fire, NRaleighLiberal Oct 2012 #3

Wow, a whole $5,000. That's pennies to them. They could have had pallets of food delivered. Indpndnt Oct 2012 #4

And this moran oswaldactedalone Oct 2012 #5

This is sooo funny... FarPoint Oct 2012 #6

pumpkins will be really cheap tomorrow central scrutinizer Oct 2012 #7

Huh. That reminds me of something.... tanyev Oct 2012 #8

That reminds me amuse bouche Oct 2012 #11

It's always that overzealous volunteer... never EVER coordinated by the campaign MessiahRp Nov 2012 #35

Reminds me of the TJMaxx props they bought for Ann's interview to make the place look cozy. Tanuki Oct 2012 #9

I knew it as soon as I saw Romney lifting a shrink-wrapped case of cans. Barack_America Oct 2012 #10

And a fifty million on one douche bag. nolabear Oct 2012 #12

The staffer talking about this must not like their boss justiceischeap Oct 2012 #14

Someone who wants to work on Chris Christie's campaign in four years' time. MADem Oct 2012 #17

I had this very hunch yesterday: TwilightGardener Oct 2012 #15

Is rMoney so unlike a human being get the red out Oct 2012 #16

What a joke.. tufnel Oct 2012 #18

"I'm running for President, I can't have relief supplies for pete's sake! FailureToCommunicate Oct 2012 #19

mittens wanted to make a 10 thousand dollar bet but only spends 5k on those in need. Javaman Oct 2012 #20

That was a good one!! kooljerk666 Nov 2012 #36

Agreed... sickwidit Nov 2012 #38

The hallmark of noblese oblige charity is ALL about how things look, NOT about functionality. patrice Oct 2012 #21

Yeah, I've had parties like that, too. n/t Bossy Monkey Oct 2012 #22

granola bars dkar Oct 2012 #23

Your concern (and dietary requirements) are noted...n/t CorBlimeyGuvnor Oct 2012 #24

I love granola bars. Wish I had some right now, but 30 miles to store. Coyotl Oct 2012 #30

Imagine a Democrat doing this. gulliver Oct 2012 #25

Disgusting publicity stunt. misschicken Oct 2012 #26

What a bunch of fucking douche bags armed_and_liberal Oct 2012 #27

I knew it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I KNEW IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! VPStoltz Oct 2012 #28

Assclowns and the asshole they're working for put on another staged performance. Bozita Oct 2012 #29

What else would you expect? jimbo92107 Oct 2012 #31

Greed and Compassion sally5050 Oct 2012 #32

Disgusting. Up2Late Nov 2012 #33

Um, would those diapers happen to be "Magic?" q_e_d Nov 2012 #34

Mitt's stunt Squaredeal Nov 2012 #37