As some may have noticed, Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney has been drawing attention to himself lately with his 47-percent speech. The speech was given at a private fundraising event on May 17th in front of a small crowd, and recent videos of the speech have spread over the internet. (See Video Attached)
Now, when I initially heard the words spoken in this speech, I had an immediate urge to expose the words spoken as divisive and pig-headed. Then I held back upon coming to the conclusion that if I add more attention (as if it hasn't gotten enough already), then my actions would simply contradict what I can't stand about the speech itself.
For some reason, whether it be hearing about this speech over and over again through media outlets and social media or whatnot, the main premise of these words still stir unrest in my mind. And well...resistance became futile.
How in the world can someone assume that because one votes a certain way, and is consistent in their resolve, they are one of a group of "victims" who either pay no taxes or are completely dependent on government to survive? How can a man that is running for President of the United States of America belittle the masses, and actually believe in his chances of gaining the trust of the majority of voters in November?
I could spend time citing the facts in relation to Romney's comments, and break down the lack of truth in this argument but that has been done by countless fact checkers and news outlets this week. I could go on the attack and point out flaws in Romney's own tax record, or unpatriotic methods of tax evasion, but once again, it has been done.
Instead I'll express my disdain by waking up early, and dragging my entitlement earning, government dependent, tax-paying behind to polls on Nov. 6 before heading to my nonunion, corporate-funded, private sector job and place my vote for someone that doesn't lump me into the 47 percent of Americans that he can't seem to find a way to relate to.
But, you can be sure that come November 7 the IRS will received an amended return increasing his deduction to the full amount!
I have followed many of your posts which skewer most "conservative points of view" and I wonder why you have not asked Jane for references to all of the numbers she put forth in her response above? Any "intelligent" viewer of the Romney comment would discern the overall context of the statement which is when the 47 percent becomes the 51 percent, the game is over. A majority of seniors receive over three times more than they put into Social Security (go ahead and fact check me). Veterans compensation law has become so liberalized, it is now just another welfare giveaway program (I know, I am one and I work there). I find Liberals (I live with one ) to be the biggest hypocrites of all...laws and rules are for everyone else but Liberals. If Obama voters are so keen on income redistribution and "shared sacrifice", why not lead from the front and voluntarily pay the IRS an extra 10 percent of your income next year. Why not 50 percent? Why not have a special tax on bloggers like yourself...say 75 percent of what you earn, because you didn't create your business, you use the internet which was developed by... Al Gore! Shame on your greedy business for keeping so much of your earned income and not sharing with the rest of our American society. I don't see how your liberal, socialist, elitist friends continue to keep you in there social circle. Your continued bashing of the American business model is contradictory to your daytime job. Keep up the great work!
You discount the actual charity and good works of people such as Mitt Romney, because you believe in a phony "social justice" religion rather than in God. It seems to make you feel good to demand that GOVERNMENT ^^take^^ money from the successful to redistribute to those you deem more deserving or needy. That seems to be your idea of "charity" as you refuse to acknowledge the many true charitable works of churches and other charities. No, it is not mandatory to pay tithing in order to remain a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, aka "Mormon" church. "Paying" tithing is a commandment of God, and an evidence of both one's obedience to and faith in God, as well as a way to physically acknowledge gratitude for God's bounteous blessings. Maria, you don't even care to do a simple search for facts yourself to back up your opinions. You would rather spend hours simply redundantly spouting your same uninformed opinions, but I will save you from your continued embarrassment of yourself in this case. http://www.theblaze.com/stories/here-are-romneys-official-2011-tax-return-numbers/
The amount of rhetoric is unbelievable. I can't believe banging the "Socialist" drum hasn't stopped yet. How about "fiscal responsibility"? Haven't heard that one much since FORMER Governors Arnold and Mitt used to death. Of course it did lose its punch since they both failed so badly. How about "Hussien", or the Birth certificate, or eating a dog? All ridiculous The one and only thing the GOP cares about is making the Bush tax cuts permanent for the wealthiest in the country. The "47%" comment proves that without a doubt. They do not care about pro-lifers, NRA members, retired republicans, or any of their supporters that are in that 47% but they will dole out any rhetoric they can think up if it will get there vote.
I cannot hold another representative responsible. That is up to their constituents. As to my inflammatory language, I don't care about your doubts. All I care about is exposing the horrific consequences of a master manipulator and her evil, self-serving political games. If you think Rosa's experience is worth re-election, then all I can say is, "Get back to watching Jersey Shore and pretend all's well."
What ever happened to 'Civility'? It's not just those of you on the far-right making snide remarks regarding another's opinion,. There is a poster on here who gives liberals like me a bad name with her smarmy comments, all, it seems, just to get the last word in. Enough, people. If you can't post civilly, don't post.
The Last word is, "Boycott the presidential election" and "Vote against all incumbents!"
Mr. Romney is running for President. He has refused to release most of his recent tax returns. Mr. Romney gets a nice deduction for his charitable contributions. If you know how much he gave to his church, tchjjal, you must know how much he gave to other charities. Why don't you say? You obviously considered it your business.
Tithing at a 10 percent level of income is required of observant Mormons. Church founder Joseph Smith wrote that members of the faith “shall observe this law, or they shall not be found worthy to abide among you.”
But the question remains does Mr. Romney's charity extend beyond his church. I suspect it does, but it would be nice to know.
This is so retarded. You will never get it, Maria, you will wander the earth with your zombie-like appearance muttering the same liberal garbage, over and over over and over over and over over and over over and over over and over over and over over and over ...................................
Maria is fond of once in awhile referring to Jesus Christ, as if that makes her a believer, and implying that He would support the government's confiscation of the fruits of others' labor to "redistribute" according to the self-serving goals (usually re-election to their cushy political careers). Never did Jesus support such theft. Rather, He said, "Render unto Caesar that which is Caesar's, and unto God that which is God's." The earnings, stock dividends, capital gains, etc. earned by Romney, Spiff, myself or anyone else do NOT 'belong' to the government, Maria! Btw, you are "hostile" and envious of those who have worked hard and succeeded financially. You like to style yourself as "progressive," because it sounds so much nicer, but your views advocating bigger government and less freedom truly are "Marxist." P.S. none of yours or Obama's attempts to distract from his FAILURES work!
On top of that, let's not forget that retirees and people who don't work don't pay income tax because they don't have...wait for it...income. And people who are too poor to pay income tax, still pay payroll tax. That means contributions to Medicare and Medicaid and Social Security, whether they use those programs or not. Finally, if you want to stop living off the system entirely, start demanding parking meters and toll roads in every town in the country. Shut down the public schools. Pay the police and fire department a salary out of your own pocket. Dig your own pipes to the plumbing system. Build your own electric wires to get electricity. Don't go to any kind of publicly funded event ever. Everyone lives off the system to some extent.