Presidential RomneyJanuary 11th, 2012 | 1 Comment | Posted in Electability, Florida Primary, Mitt Romney, New Hampshire Primary, Presidential Politics, Republican Nomination, South Carolina Primary
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David Gergen hit the nail on the head with this one. I thought it was great that he went ahead and gave his speech early instead of waiting until the later hours of the night when he wouldn’t have captured as much of an audience. Romney stood on point, didn’t allow the past three days of attacks to bother him, and turned those instances into his own strengths. It was brilliant of him to lump the attackers in with President Obama. I believe that this type of confidence and not losing his cool will resonate with voters along the line after this in South Carolina, Michigan, Nevada and beyond.
People don’t realize that Mitt Romney has worked with people from all walks of life throughout his life. He’s not some business CEO that sits at his desk all day long barking orders. He’s a genuine individual, who cares deeply about this country as well as it’s citizenry. He wants us to be happy and successful and not be shackled to the government to make it happen. He believes not only in US as citizens but in American greatness itself.
Romney will now head into South Carolina and despite all the naysayers, he’s going to win there and win big. The more people come into contact with him, the more they’re going to see how much he cares about them and this country and the attacks from those who wish to destroy this country will fall by the way side. They didn’t stick in Iowa, they most certainly didn’t stick in New Hampshire, and they won’t stick in South Carolina and beyond either.
Tags: 2012 Election, Believe in America, Electability, Mitt Romney, President, Republican Nomination, South Carolina, Win
The power to fire people. |
Mitt Romney is catching a lot of flack for a comment that he made.
I’ll go ahead and quote it here (courtesy of The Los Angeles Times:
While discussing his plans to improve health insurance coverage before members of the Nashua Chamber of Commerce this morning, Romney argued that health insurance companies have few incentives to offer better care because most Americans get healthcare from their employers and have little choice in their providers. Allowing individuals to choose their own insurance companies, he said, would give them the flexibility to fire them if they don’t perform.“I like being able to fire people who provide services to me. You know, if someone doesn’t give me the good service I need, I want to say, you know, I’m going to go get someone else to provide that service to me,” Romney went on to say.
I have a little story to share in regards to the kind of “firing” that Mitt spoke about. Almost ten years ago I was living in Jacksonville Florida, and I was pregnant with my fourth and final child Austin. At the beginning of the pregnancy I was given a guarantee that I would be able to give birth at the hospital in which I gave birth to my third child Erin almost three years prior. Well, at around the seven month point in the pregnancy my obstetrician informed me that no, he had given up his privileges at that hospital and that I would need to deliver at the beach almost fifteen miles away from my home. I reminded him of his promise and he basically (with the aid of his nurse) told me that I was going to deliver at the beach and that was that. That plain and simple, right? Well, NO. After being demeaned after I informed him that I’d have to think about that, I FIRED him. Yes, at SEVEN months pregnant I fired my OB. After doing this, his nurse and him went on to tell me how big of a mistake I was making because people drove from a hundred miles away to see him as their OB. I replied with the as much confidence as I could and said, well, I’m not going to be one of them.
Was I scared at the idea of having to find a new OB at a point in my pregnancy in which I normally had major problems (as I had high risk pregnancies each time)? Yes, but I also knew that the last time I stood up to him and went with my gut instinct instead of his “orders” that I came away victorious that time too.
So, after a few days of asking friends that I had locally on a Yahoo discussion board about natural pregnancy and holistic pediatrics I found a midwife/OB team that were willing to take me on so late in the pregnancy, and you know what? It was the best delivery I’d had thusfar. I was able to go without drugs completely, it was a much more laid back experience. And for the first time in four pregnancies I went to TERM. Yes, just barely as I was thirty-seven weeks, but that was a milestone that I’ve cherished ever since.
I FIRED my doctor, because he was not meeting my needs as a patient. He wasn’t doing as I wanted. Is there anything wrong with that? I think NOT, nor was what Mitt said wrong either.
Tags: Business, Empowerment, Firing, Health Care, Mitt Romney, Physicians
No ApologyAugust 20th, 2011 | Comments Off | Posted in AMC, Courage, Determination, Faith, George Romney, Hope, Integrity, Michigan, Mitt Romney, No Apology, Work Ethic
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As I am sitting here this evening, I am contemplating “No Apology“. If you’re a Mitt Romney supporter you know what “No Apology” is, but for those of you who are new to Mitt Romney it’s Mitt’s latest book about America. I bought this book when I attended one of his early No Apology events shortly after it was released at The Salt Palace in downtown Salt Lake City. I’ll be brutally honest and say though that this afternoon was the first time I’ve actually been able to carve out time to read it. As I stated in my last post I’ve been very apathetic about politics over the last several months, and even though I was so excited to get my hands on a signed copy my excitement waned pretty quickly after that.
I began reading “No Apology” this afternoon and I plan to write about my experience as I read it in it’s entirety. I’ve only read the first 12 pages of a 34 page chapter so far, and it talks about Mitt and his childhood and his memories of his father, and a bit about his history. One thing that stands out is that the senior Romney instilled an incredible work ethic in the junior. It talks of weed pulling and other chores that Mitt was required to do growing up. It also talks about the senior Romney’s helm at AMC, and how when he began the company that it was almost destitute and how he brought it to greatness. He also spoke about the beginnings of Staples, and how it became a success. Sounds like the younger Romney is a chip off the old block. I think it’s important that we have a President who has a strong worth ethic. Because there is certainly going to be plenty of work to do once he comes to Washington.
Until my next installment…
Ann Marie has now left the building!
Tags: AMC, Courage, Determination, Faith, George Romney, Hope, Integrity, Michigan, Mitt Romney, No Apology, Work Ethic
Why I’m supporting Mitt Romney for President |
I’d like to begin by saying that I have felt absolutely apathetic in politics for some time since the last election cycle. I’ve been very cynical. I’ve seen so much vitriol from all politicians that it’s literally made me sick to my stomach. I’m not alone in this thought process. I have swung in so many directions that I’m proud to be called a flip flopper. To some that might imply weakness, to me it implies thought. I’ve done much thinking over these past several months. I’ve thought on many issues too. The biggest though being the central issue that lead me to Mitt last go round.
The health care issue is important to me. I’m a mother of four special needs children and I have some issues along those lines myself. There are many Americans in my position. At first I’ll be honest with you, I was very excited about Obamacare. That might appear selfish, but I have been pretty desperate to get health coverage that is ALMOST impossible for me to get (I say almost because it looks like we’re finally going to make it happen soon). But, ever since Obamacare was passed there have been so many waivers given to companies that it’s useless legislation. Not to mention the fact that the government doesn’t tend to run things too effectively. I believe in Mitt’s six pronged approach of repealing Obamacare, giving states flexibility and options, Tax Reform, Regulatory Reform, Medical Malpractice Reform, and allowing market forces to avail people of the coverage that right now they can not obtain.
In future posts I’ll go in depth on other issues that I believe Mitt is on the right track on.
One of the reasons I’ve been so apathetic to politics is how nasty it’s been. I get so sick of hearing about the right attacking the left and the left attacking the right. To be quite honest there is bad in all politicians (Mitt included), I’m not about to say otherwise. With that said, I believe that Mitt is the best person for the job at this point in time. There are some issues that I may not agree with, but for the most part I believe Mitt is IT! So, I’ll be blogging here again.
I plan to run this blog differently than the last time though. I plan to post positive things about Mitt and that’s IT! I’ll go into his ideology, the issues, his strengths, but I do not plan to attack any single other candidate. I will compare candidates to Romney to show how he would be stronger in said situations, but I do NOT plan to attack (or use other forms of oppositional research). As Dana Carvey, a famous comedian of my generation parodied on Saturday Night Live a former US President, “Not gonna do it, wouldn’t be prudent.” In my opinion we should do what our mother’s have always taught us, if we can’t say anything nice, we shouldn’t say anything at all. I know that this might sound Utopian, but it is what Christ would have me do so I plan to do it.
I no longer call myself a Republican, I’m supporting Mitt because he’s who I feel should be President at this point in time. If Mitt should not win (which he will), I do not plan to support any another Republican. I don’t know what I would do in such situation (thankfully, I won’t need to decide ; - ) )
I look forward to any and all of your comments. I hope that you will engage this site once again. I remember the good old days here, and I hope to return this site to the bustling city that it once was. Care to join me?
Tags: 2012 Election, Campaign, Health Care, Mitt Romney, President, Support
I’m back…February 3rd, 2011 | 2 Comments | Posted in Mitt, Mitt Romney, President, Presidential Election, Presidential Politics, Presidential Race, comMITTedtoromney
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Well Hello Everyone,
I know it’s been ages since I actually posted something on this website. Much has happened in the last year. I left Kentucky, and moved to Utah (the “land” Bountiful). I’ve also stayed much on the sidelines when it comes to politics. Making such a massive move is stressful and complicated. But now life has settled a bit. My kids are situated, we have their medical stuff set, and I’m very much at peace with life.
If I’m such at peace, then you might ask why I’m jumping back into this anything but peaceful rhelm of politics? The reason is, that despite my overall “apathy” with it, it still runs through my veins. No matter how hard I try to “compartmentalize” it, I can’t. I still come back to it. So, here I am. I plan to redesign the site, and get it going as strong as it ever was “back in the day”. I look forward to it’s success again. Stay tuned, great things are coming.
Love to you all,
Ann Marie
Tags: 2012 Election, Committed, Mitt Romney, President, Presidential, Romney
Romney Leads in Early GOP Test |
Photo Courtesy: Gallup
Read this in depth analysis at GALLUP
Tags: 2012 Election, Gallup, Poll, President, Republican, Romney
Romney to call New Hampshire home?May 10th, 2009 | Comments Off | Posted in California, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Residence, Romney
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How much more EVIL can we get?April 20th, 2009 | Comments Off | Posted in Barack Obama, Evil, Hugo Chavez, Mike Huckabee, Mitt Romney
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Obama just hammin it up with one of the most America hating people in the world Hugo Chavez. It’s nice to know we’re so nice to our enemies…
For Old Times Sake |
We were talking about this in the chat room, and we getting chuckles out of it. Which is funny given that Chuck Norris endorsed the Huckster, HA.
Anyway, remember the famous attack ad that wasn’t? That Huckleberry Hound played for the press in Iowa, and said I’m above all this.
Here’s the video, pay special attention to the “No Executions” (funny as all get out considering Massachusetts doesn’t have executions) and the $50 co-pay for Abortions is state mandated too, nothing Romney could do about that (the Huck didn’t do his homework).
Help Jim Get ElectedMarch 27th, 2009 | Comments Off | Posted in Candidates, Free and Strong America, Jim Tedisco, Mitt Romney, Special Election
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Help Mitt Help Jim!
Jim Tedisco is seeking the Congressional seat in NY-20 in a special election to be held on March 31, 2009. Find more information on Mr. Tedisco at http://www.jimtedisco.com.
More on Jim Tedisco from Mitt’s Free and Strong America PAC here.
We’re running out of time people. Help out all you can.
Insanity Out Of Colorado |
I commented at The .net Forums about this change in how they do electoral votes in Colorado and thought that you should check it out. Feel free to comment here, or in the forums. Absolutely amazing, and definitely not thought up by people who believe in the Constitution.
Ann Marie
Tags: Colorado, committedtoromney.net, Electoral Votes, Forum
Brian Lamb from C-Span |
Figured all of us political junkies would like to see this…Politico interviewed Brian Lamb the founder of C-Span in conjunction with C-Span’s 30th Birthday.
Boehner Challenges President Obama’s Claims About Budget, GOP Solutions |
Paulee asked for me to put this up for everyone to see, so here it is…
Sorry I grabbed the wrong one before Paulee…
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