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MADem

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51. What hypocrisy? This is a discussion board--we discuss everything here.

Reply to Lionessa (Reply #20)

Sun Jun 17, 2012, 04:45 PM

Jun 2012

This isn't MEET THE PRESS or FACE THE NATION and good thing, too.

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Romney: " I joked with Ann about sending her to Betty Ford..." [View all] Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2012 OP

"He ain't got no sensayuma" - Ian Fleming's Live And Let Die. PCIntern Jun 2012 #1

An idiot says that, clearly, elleng Jun 2012 #2

I agree. Whatever Ann rMoney is, or is not, she's clearly passionate about her sport riderinthestorm Jun 2012 #6

However, it gripes the hell out of me the way the pukes made Kerry's CTyankee Jun 2012 #30

it's not even a sport waddirum Jun 2012 #36

Make no mistake, its a sport. The movements are battle techniques for horses riderinthestorm Jun 2012 #41

Yup, +1000000. Agreed on all fronts. nt riderinthestorm Jun 2012 #42

And no one asked John Kerry to send his windsurfer to the Olympics, either... MADem Jun 2012 #54

She isn't even riding in the big competitions. GoCubsGo Jun 2012 #56

True - especially as the thing that limited who might consider windsurfing karynnj Jun 2012 #58

The horses are expensive because of the amount of training needed csziggy Jun 2012 #64

I really don't have an issue with people like you and others who work with horses on dressage. CTyankee Jun 2012 #69

It strikes me that if it was Obama and Michelle, the first thing out of Republican's Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2012 #23

Of course. They're #1 with negative propaganda. elleng Jun 2012 #28

no, they would jump all over him onethatcares Jun 2012 #39

Actually, you are both correct. GoCubsGo Jun 2012 #47

There is so much of substance to go after Romney for, why fcs Lionessa Jun 2012 #3

Because it displays a profound lack of empathy to those struggling with addiction and disabilities? bluedigger Jun 2012 #5

No it does not, or at least no more or less lack of empathy than he has for any other Lionessa Jun 2012 #8

He said it TODAY on his first major interview with the non FOX media. bluedigger Jun 2012 #14

Today, tomorrow, yesterday, it is trivial, so I'll continue to treat it as such. Lionessa Jun 2012 #17

Typically I don't see such strong opinions from people who didn't even see the interview, but c'est Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2012 #25

I didn't see the interview. bluedigger Jun 2012 #29

You're exactly right! I think the poster that you responded to is totally missing the point. TheDebbieDee Jun 2012 #9

And says somethings about his 'character,' elleng Jun 2012 #10

Completely agreed. It goes to his character. Or actually the LACK thereof. CakeGrrl Jun 2012 #11

These are the small brush strokes that make up the larger picture. Gidney N Cloyd Jun 2012 #12

I don't disagree with that, just think that they're so small of brush strokes as to be reflective of Lionessa Jun 2012 #18

Go tell the President. Let him be above it all - that's the way it should be demwing Jun 2012 #45

That's what YOU think but others here have a different opinion Raine Jun 2012 #66

Jeez, hit the damn HIDE THREAD option if you don't like it. MADem Jun 2012 #16

My opinion is not a command of behavior, just noticing the hypocrisy, that's all. Lionessa Jun 2012 #20

Hypocrisy? How is it hypocritical to point out behavior that exhibits a character flaw? nt Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2012 #27

Hypocrisy noted, your job is done. demwing Jun 2012 #46

What hypocrisy? This is a discussion board--we discuss everything here. MADem Jun 2012 #51

Who says that? joeybee12 Jun 2012 #4

Must be a non-stop laugh riot living with that man. tanyev Jun 2012 #7

People who think addictions are humorous, and who cannot recognize their own... MADem Jun 2012 #13

Oh, Mitt, you are such a card! siligut Jun 2012 #15

This is just grasping for straws... when we have full cups of soda to chug. nt Comrade_McKenzie Jun 2012 #19

Thank you, I've tried the more straight line approach, perhaps yours will Lionessa Jun 2012 #22

what a candidate like romney says is a look inside the man. spanone Jun 2012 #32

and you know what is really strange grantcart Jun 2012 #21

Maybe he should try weaning her off with canaries. They are hard to saddle. Tierra_y_Libertad Jun 2012 #24

The Rmoneybot's programming hifiguy Jun 2012 #26

Weird "out of touch" Willard otohara Jun 2012 #31

".... but then who would I have to deal with the servants?" Motown_Johnny Jun 2012 #33

That isn't even funny, since she rides to help her with MS treestar Jun 2012 #34

I hope someone here is compiling a list of these kinds of odd statements. magnifisense Jun 2012 #35

I think the reason it's weird is that he's the one saying it renate Jun 2012 #37

LINK? Faygo Kid Jun 2012 #38

Here ya go, darlin Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2012 #68

A career in standup is calling you, Mitt. n/t zappaman Jun 2012 #40

Might I suggest the stage used in "The Blues Brothers" with the chain link fence ... Bozita Jun 2012 #43

everybody who has a horsewoman or horseman in the family says that magical thyme Jun 2012 #44

Yeah, reminds me of the bumper sticker I saw a few years ago. GoCubsGo Jun 2012 #50

Guess I'm missing something SickOfTheOnePct Jun 2012 #48

Who did you say it to? Her? Her and family and friends? karynnj Jun 2012 #60

I said it to her, she said it to me SickOfTheOnePct Jun 2012 #62

The boy ain't right in the head. Arugula Latte Jun 2012 #49

Seriously he isn't, there is something Raine Jun 2012 #67

I was in one of the *areas* that Ship of Fools Jun 2012 #52

Once again Romney shows that he has a glorious lack of empathy. Initech Jun 2012 #53

Or maybe he showed that he and his wife joke with each other about their respective pastimes SickOfTheOnePct Jun 2012 #55

True, but I appreciate that my husband would NOT say something like this karynnj Jun 2012 #57

You think it's a big deal and indicates a huge character flaw and I don't SickOfTheOnePct Jun 2012 #59

He is basically making light of a treatment center for people who are suffering. CTyankee Jun 2012 #61

Kinda creepy thing to say about one's spouse The Second Stone Jun 2012 #63

I joke that for me horses are like having an abusive relationship csziggy Jun 2012 #65