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GoCubsGo

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56. She isn't even riding in the big competitions.

Sun Jun 17, 2012, 04:53 PM

Jun 2012

This horse, Rafalca, that we've been hearing about, is being ridden by someone else, not Ann. It's no different than owners of race horses hiring jockeys to ride their horses. And, that is even more "elitist" than doing dressage oneself.

Yes, I do realize she rides, too. But, business of buying horses and paying someone else to ride them in competition goes beyond "riding as therapy". For that reason, it gripes the hell out of me, 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