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JDPriestly

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26. He probably does not want non-Mormons to know how insanely much he gives

Reply to UpInArms (Original post)

Fri Dec 23, 2011, 11:50 PM

Dec 2011

to his church. He probably gives 10% of his income -- tax free of course.

And he might fear that he would set off questions about what the Mormon Church does with the tithes it gets from its members.

Also, he might not want people to know what other charitable organizations he gives to.

To say nothing of course of what has already been mentioned -- tax shelters, etc. Probably a lot to hide.

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Romney Not Inclined to Release Tax Return If He Wins Nomination [View all] UpInArms Dec 2011 OP

Of course not--he was a total poop when he was running for MA GOV, too. MADem Dec 2011 #1

Didn't the donald say the same thing? If Romney means this then I view him as an un-serious monmouth Dec 2011 #6

Probably. Donald's probably not as rich as he pretends to be, which is why he wouldn't want anyone MADem Dec 2011 #8

Ding! Ding! Ding! usrname Dec 2011 #16

Good advice to him karynnj Dec 2011 #12

this will be oldhippydude Dec 2011 #20

Oh then - let the speculations begin! mazzarro Dec 2011 #2

I heard he paid no taxes on income from his buyout at bain. Old and In the Way Dec 2011 #4

What fun!! What could he be invested in? MADem Dec 2011 #9

dont be suprised if that is true oldhippydude Dec 2011 #21

I'm sure they'd love to get their paws on ten percent of his goodies! MADem Dec 2011 #22

Exactly . I'm making up my own as we speak. russspeakeasy Dec 2011 #10

I bet you $10,000 he doesn't Kingofalldems Dec 2011 #3

LOL Good one, King! DesertRat Dec 2011 #15

he's worried it would look bad Enrique Dec 2011 #5

Omg, what is that picture from? DesertRat Dec 2011 #13

his Bain Capital days Enrique Dec 2011 #18

Thanks DesertRat Dec 2011 #19

He's even more dickish because of this. nt valerief Dec 2011 #7

No Tax Return Disclosure - No Nomination - No Presidency....... global1 Dec 2011 #11

Right on, tax returns and birth certificates. Both should be required. DesertRat Dec 2011 #14

Well, I'm not inclined to vote for the moron DissedByBush Dec 2011 #17

Unemployed... Godot51 Dec 2011 #23

as much as I get upset at Politicians in my party fascisthunter Dec 2011 #24

He got a tax deduction for the personality removal? NewJeffCT Dec 2011 #25

He probably pays no taxes yellerpup Dec 2011 #29

He probably does not want non-Mormons to know how insanely much he gives JDPriestly Dec 2011 #26

'Not inclined?' I didn't realize it was optional, color me clueless. freshwest Dec 2011 #27

Amazing isn't it. Talk about a free pass... TomCADem Dec 2011 #30

I'm sure that there will be pressure for him to release them Rosa Luxemburg Dec 2011 #28