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livetohike

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4. When Pres. Obama's comment (which was blasted all over and taken out of context) was made

Tue Sep 18, 2012, 01:08 PM

Sep 2012

it was April and the primary election. This is different in that it is so close to the general election and Romney just called nearly half of all Americans something he doesn't have to worry about! Once people hear this and realize he is talking about anyone receiving any government aid whether it is student loans, VA benefits, etc. they will realize what a loser he is. I hope.

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Remember Obama's "Cling to their Guns and Their Religion" Comment? [View all] AnnieBW Sep 2012 OP

It is not the same, don't drink the kool-aid. nt tjdee Sep 2012 #1

Andrea Greenspan is pushing the false equivalency vt_native Sep 2012 #5

ROFL SoapBox Sep 2012 #12

She pushes that false equivalency LiberalFighter Sep 2012 #36

Jury's Decision.... Jeff In Milwaukee Sep 2012 #45

agreed. jpbollma Sep 2012 #2

Oh, please WeekendWarrior Sep 2012 #20

I certainly hope that you are right. n/t Laelth Sep 2012 #29

There's a huge difference. Obama WANTED their votes. Romney said he doesn't even jenmito Sep 2012 #3

Agreed SoapBox Sep 2012 #14

Thanks, SoapBox! jenmito Sep 2012 #16

Nailed it! Major Hogwash Sep 2012 #18

When Pres. Obama's comment (which was blasted all over and taken out of context) was made livetohike Sep 2012 #4

Sigh....I'm amazed people can't understand this Floyd_Gondolli Sep 2012 #6

Guns and Religion get the red out Sep 2012 #7

He ended by saying that we should still reach out to those that cling to religion and guns, not sammytko Sep 2012 #8

It wasn't a gaffe Politicalboi Sep 2012 #28

Spot on. Well said. n/t Laelth Sep 2012 #31

I agree that it's true get the red out Sep 2012 #43

There is a major difference, and you should be ashamed of yourself. If Obama/the Democrats were Liberal_Stalwart71 Sep 2012 #9

Rachel Maddow has an EXCELLENT blog on this: tjdee Sep 2012 #10

I've been fielding this question a lot today... OneGrassRoot Sep 2012 #11

The two comments are very different. Obama's included Empathy, Romney's Disdain. JoePhilly Sep 2012 #13

It will hurt Romney with the middle... k2qb3 Sep 2012 #15

Regardless if you are right, it will hurt because it's another day of Romney defending himself. n/t Dawgs Sep 2012 #17

Yes, it did hurt Obama... Drunken Irishman Sep 2012 #19

Part of your assumption is wrong karynnj Sep 2012 #21

Romney will be hurt by this since it further defines his real persona.. DCBob Sep 2012 #22

They are not comparable. Not in any way. Avalux Sep 2012 #23

How does Obama's comment compare to Romney? WI_DEM Sep 2012 #24

Full tape revealed...no misspoke conlibe Sep 2012 #25

similar bloods vs crips Sep 2012 #26

Since most of the states with lowest fed income taxes paid are red, they voted majority for Repubs. uppityperson Sep 2012 #32

but... bloods vs crips Sep 2012 #34

Numerous studies have shown the poor vote for republicans. The point is Romney doesn't know his bas uppityperson Sep 2012 #38

studies bloods vs crips Sep 2012 #39

There's a HUGE difference - Obama wanted their votes. Romney is writing off 47% as freeloaders. Zen Democrat Sep 2012 #27

keep telling yourself that if it makes you feel better. MjolnirTime Sep 2012 #30

I own guns MrDiaz Sep 2012 #33

you showed me everything i needed to know when... ret5hd Sep 2012 #35

Because I was offline AnnieBW Sep 2012 #41

Anybody who didn't remember ohheckyeah Sep 2012 #37

M$M has been dragging that tape out of storage and playing it like it happened yesterday. nc4bo Sep 2012 #40

All you WV welfare recipients are part of the 47% but, Mitt forgot you belong to him. Kteachums Sep 2012 #42

This message was self-deleted by its author JTFrog Sep 2012 #44