Romney to call New Hampshire home?May 10th, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in California, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Residence, Romney
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For Old Times SakeMarch 27th, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in 2008 Election, Archives, Huckabee, Iowa, Memories, Romney, Video
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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).
Romney Commentary: Stimulate the economy, not governmentFebruary 6th, 2009 | 5 Comments | Posted in Bailout, Business, Economics, Mitt Romney, Romney, Stimulus
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From liberal CNN
Tags: Bailout, Business, Economics, Mitt Romney, Romney, Stimulus(CNN) — These are extraordinary times, and like a lot of Republicans I believe that a well-crafted stimulus plan is needed to put people back to work. But the Obama spending bill would stimulate the government, not the economy.
We’re on an economic tightrope. The package that passed the House is a huge increase in the amount of government borrowing. And we’ve borrowed so much already that if we add too much more debt, or spend foolishly, we could invite an even bigger crisis.
We could precipitate a worldwide crisis of confidence in America, leading to a run on the dollar or hyperinflation that wipes out family savings and devastates the middle class.
It’s still early in the administration of President Obama. Like everyone who loves this country, I want him to adopt the correct course and then to succeed. He still has a chance to step in and insist on spending discipline among the members of his own party.
It’s his job to set priorities. I hope for America’s sake that he knows that a chief executive can’t vote “present.” He has to say yes to some things and no to a lot of others.
As someone who spent a career in the private sector, I’d like to see a stimulus package that respects the productivity and genius of the American people. And experience shows us what it should look like.
First, there are two ways you can put money into the economy, by spending more or by taxing less. But if it’s stimulus you want, taxing less works best. That’s why permanent tax cuts should be the centerpiece of the economic stimulus.
Second, any new spending must be strictly limited to projects that are essential. How do we define essential? Well, a good rule is that the projects we fund in a stimulus should be legitimate government priorities that would have been carried out in the future anyway, and are simply being moved up to create those jobs now.
As we take out nonessential projects, we should focus on funding the real needs of government that will have immediate impact. And what better place to begin than repairing and replacing military equipment that was damaged or destroyed in Kuwait, Iraq and Afghanistan?
Third, sending out rebate checks to citizens and businesses is not a tax cut. The media bought this line so far, but they’ve got it wrong. Checks in the mail are refunds, not tax cuts. We tried rebate checks in 2008 and they did virtually nothing to jump-start the economy. Disposable income went up, but consumption hardly moved.
Businesses aren’t stupid. They’re not going to invest in equipment and new hires for a one-time, short-term blip. What’s needed are permanent rate cuts on individuals and businesses.
Fourth, if we’re going to tax less and spend more to get the economy moving, then we have to make another commitment as well. As soon as this economy recovers, we have to regain control over the federal budget, and above all, over entitlement spending for programs such as Social Security and Medicare. This is more important than most people are willing to admit.
There is a real danger that with trillions of additional borrowing — from the budget deficit and from the stimulus — world investors will begin to fear that our dollars won’t be worth much in the future. It is essential that we demonstrate our commitment to maintaining the value of the dollar. That means showing the world that we will put a stop to runaway spending and borrowing.
Fifth, we must begin to recover from the enormous losses in the capital investment pool. And the surest, most obvious way to get that done is to send a clear signal that there will be no tax increases on investment and capital gains. The 2001 and 2003 tax cuts should be extended permanently, or at least temporarily.
And finally, let’s exercise restraint in the size of the stimulus package. Last year, with the economy already faltering, I proposed a stimulus of $233 billion. The Washington Post said: “Romney’s plan is way too big.” So what critique will the media have for the size of the Obama package?
In the final analysis, we know that only the private sector — entrepreneurs and businesses large and small — can create the millions of jobs our country needs. The invisible hand of the market always moves faster and better than the heavy hand of government.
The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of Mitt Romney.
This Guy Represents The Middle Class???August 27th, 2008 | 10 Comments | Posted in John McCain, Mitt, Mitt Romney, Multimedia, Rally, Republicans, Romney, Video
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This guy has been touting how he’s like “one of us”. He’s just like the middle class, downtrodden and all.
Well, Mr. Obama sure isn’t portraying himself as one us by speaking from in front of this over the top temple to him and his ego of the same size.
Tags: Barack Obama, Democratic Convention, Ego, Egotistical, Speeches
I Heart MittAugust 27th, 2008 | 119 Comments | Posted in John McCain, Mitt, Mitt Romney, Multimedia, Rally, Republicans, Romney, Video
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I just love this man, listen to him speak. He’s just fantastic. I’m so glad that I’ve been a part of this whole campaign experience since before he announced he’d run for President. I’ve had the absolute time of my life. Oh, and by the way I’m heading to Missouri for Sunday’s Rally in O’Fallon Missouri 
Romney on McCain, ObamaJuly 18th, 2008 | 5 Comments | Posted in Barack Obama, John McCain, MSNBC, Mitt Romney, Romney, Video
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From MSNBC News:
Huckabee SchmuckabeeJune 18th, 2008 | 21 Comments | Posted in 2008 Election, Huckabee, John McCain, Mike Huckabee, Mitt Romney, Presidential Politics, Romney
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Well, Mr. Huckabee (that Schmuck he is), has taken his “Holier Than Thou” attitude and chastised people against “Demonizing” Barack Obama, now I don’t believe that anyone should go after Obama for his race, but I find it very tart of him to act like he’s all “high road” when he was the biggest damn bigot during the primary season going after Governor Romney with his sick attacks against his faith. Who in the heck does Mr. Huckabee think he is? Religious Authority of the United States of America? I don’t give a crap about what this low life of a politician has to say. He doesn’t have a bit of credibility period.
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we must not allow Jihadist to replace all modern Islamic states with a worldwide caliphate. |
Romney has said that we must not allow Jihadist to replace all modern Islamic states with a worldwide caliphate. What do you think?Reasons to agree
- We should not allow people to change borders. Mexico should not take Texas back. America should not take Panama back. Russia should no re-create the Soviet Union. Iraq should not break into 3 different countries. China should not take Taiwan back. India and Pakistan should stop fighting over Kashmir. America should not take over any more territory. Russia should stop trying to claim the North pole. For each of these conflicts, thousands of people would have to die, in order for one side to be completely happy. Countries should stop trying to change their borders, and just deal with the problems they already have. Only countries that have a free press, freedom of speech, and other human rights, should be allowed to take over failed states, and expand their territory. Dictatorial and repressive regimes, that would kill those whom they conquer, or have a history of mistreating their own citizens, should not be allowed to expand. Countries that have a significant amount of political prisoners, who did not advocate violence, should not be allowed to expand. We must not allow violent people who use suicide tactics, like Osama Bin Laden expand his influence in Afghanistan, Africa, Pakistan, or any other country.
Exit question: What should we do to stop the Jihadist?
The Macho Response |
Found this blog called “The Macho Response“.
Sounds like he is tired of Bill Maher also. Here is what he says about Romney v. Bill Maher.
The thing that strikes me about this first segment is how seriously unfunny Bill Maher is. I didn’t laugh at one of his “jokes” if you can even call them that. One of my best friends is a comedian, and he’s funny, even in casual conversation, but Bill Maher? Hardly. Also, there’s this: He bags on Mitt Romney, because Romney bagged on France, and then he makes the observation that Romney lived in France (as I did) yet he doesn’t consider that a good reason to listen to Romney when he says we don’t want our country to go in the same direction as theirs. That’s just putting-my-fingers-in-my-ears stupid. My conclusion about the first segment: Bill Maher is stupid - and not funny…
KLO: all-American-gee-whiz-this-is-the-American-dream-in-overdrive package |
If you have not read it yet, you need to go here.
Here is part of it:
What a breath of fresh air the Romneys on the public stage have been. Way too often in pop culture, men are portrayed as dopes; think about just about any sitcom. The dad/husband is portrayed as a doofus. What’s wrong with having somebody in public life who’s like Mitt Romney — a capable, experienced executive who loves his country and also happens to be a God-fearing father and husband? That’s not a bad thing for Americans to see. Forgive him for being easy on the eyes.
And I’ll go one step further. I worry about a political culture that is a little too suspicious of a scandal-less, all-American-gee-whiz-this-is-the-American-dream-in-overdrive package. We should be glad that good people — who, while well-off, are not without their share of painful crosses — are willing to subject themselves to the ugliness that politics can inflict. We should be grateful that good families will make the sacrifices necessary to serve — and make those sacrifices with no guarantees they’ll succeed. (Now that even Hillary Clinton has proven to be vulnerable, we know there are really no guarantees!)
Mitt Romney has money, smarts, support, and a loyal staff. He’ll be fine. But the rest of us will have, someday, to face up to the consequences of a culture of political cynicism.
Romney vs. Obama |
Focus Group: Romney Can Beat Obama
http://youtube.com/watch?v=A3WYbTK9vzg
FOX: Romney Vs. Obama
http://youtube.com/watch?v=asqV0PDxfEg
Gov. Romney: Thank Goodness Barack Obama Wasn’t President
http://youtube.com/watch?v=TblFK4BaH5k
Gov. Romney On Obama & [Afghanistan]
http://youtube.com/watch?v=gobMAnQVEh0
Governor Romney: Clinton & Obama “Undependable” On Iraq War
http://youtube.com/watch?v=-GCmW4PchQ4
Romney vs. Obama On Hardball
http://youtube.com/watch?v=5Xgl5NyI3s4
Gov. Romney On Obama And Sex Ed
http://youtube.com/watch?v=wFKF6wpHzRM
Gov. Romney: Obama’s Comments About Our Troops “Outrageous”
http://youtube.com/watch?v=WoV7omYTb_w
Gov. Romney On Sen. Obama: Jane Fonda To Doctor Strangelove
http://youtube.com/watch?v=z80ss1F6FV8
Gov. Romney: Bringing Change To Washington
http://youtube.com/watch?v=tq5SfL5mfPs
Governor Romney Remarks In Colorado (7/18/07)
http://youtube.com/watch?v=_JQAR6e9LwI
Governor Romney: No Sit Down With Dictators
http://youtube.com/watch?v=lw2Ua2ROaGk
Gov. Romney: I’ve Lived Change
http://youtube.com/watch?v=QG1fIVgsCwg
Is McCain smarter than Donald Rumsfeld? |
Do you think that McCain is smarter than Donald Rumsfeld? Do you think McCain would make a better president than Rumsfeld? Did McCain prove that he was a better strategist than Rumsfeld, and that that proves that McCain would make a better president than Rumsfeld?
McCain said; “I think that Donald Rumsfeld will go down in history as one of the worst secretaries of defense in history.”
Rumsfeld > McCain:
Reasons to agree:
1. Rumsfeld attended Princeton University on academic scholarships.
2. McCain graduated 894th out of 899 (6th from the bottom) from the Naval Academy.
3. Rumsfeld helped reform the military in a way that John McCain never could have.
Reasons to disagree:
1. McCain wanted more troops in Iraq. Rumsfeld wanted to have fewer troops. The surge worked, which proves that McCain is a better strategist than Rumsfeld.
What mistakes were made in Iraq? What have we learned? Here are some of the mistakes that were made. What would you add to the list of things that we could have done better:
1. Shortage of soldiers
2. De-Ba’athification,
3. Disbanding the Iraqi military,
4. Lack of body-armor,
5. Leaving the ammo-dumps unprotected,
6. Falluja,
7. Abu Ghraib,
8. Haditha,
9. Destruction of stuff from the Iraq Museums.
10. Securing the oil fields first, but not securing other stuff.
11. Letting people riot.
Which of these were actual mistakes? Which were unavoidable? What was done right? Mitt Romney is brilliant at strategy. A couple of his kids have MBAs. I hope they go to work on figuring out the cause and solution to the problems in Iraq. I wish I could have the kind of conversations that he is able to have with smart people, but you will have to do. What books would you recommend that Romney and I read, now that we both have a little more spare time?
I think Iraq’s problems with De-Ba’athification can be used to show why we need people like Romney. People rejected Romney because he was not pure. People were rejected from working in the new Iraq Government, because they had been members of the bath party. They were not pure. So they put a whole bunch of people without any experience in charge of the government (think Barak O-Bambi). The new government was falling apart, and people were angry in the streets, not because the people running the government were bad people. Arguments could be made that they were better than the members of the ba’ath party. But people were angry in the streets because the government was not competent.
That is the best argument for Romney: Romney showed in many situations that he was able to fix problems. He was competent.
Maybe comparing Romney to the ba’ath party isn’t a good idea, but who cares? We no longer have to worry about saying something that will embarrass the campaign. There is no campaign. So say whatever you want.
Gov. Romney On The Future Of The Republican Party |
Well, I think the answer is that you make sure as you go across the country that you build the support among the base of our party, to remind them that this is a battle in some respects for the heart and soul of the Republican Party. Frankly, if we want a party that is indistinguishable from Hillary Clinton on an issue like illegal immigration, that we’re going to have John McCain as a nominee, that’s the wrong way to go.
“Instead, I believe that you’re going to want somebody who can show a contrast on issues like campaign finance reform, like illegal immigration, like global warming. Senator McCain wants to add about a 50 cent per gallon charge to gasoline for everybody in America. I think those are the wrong directions. I think the mainstream members of my party are going to choose somebody who stands for the same kind of principles that built the house that Ronald Reagan built. I think the voices of conservatism across the country – radio talk show hosts, magazine columnists and so forth who are conservative mainstream Republicans – are coming out for me in record numbers.
“I think that’s what you saw in Maine yesterday. The kind of support that came from the caucus attendees I think had to shock the McCain folks, because they had both Senators. Both Senator Collins and Senator Olympia Snowe were fighting very hard for John McCain. And they were shocked that Republicans came out in record numbers in the caucuses and said, ‘No way, we’re not taking a left turn in the Republican Party. We’re staying in the house that Reagan built.’”
To watch Governor Romney, please see: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwDZiC9Xp5U
Gov. Romney On Getting The Job Done In Washington
Governor Romney: “Well, a couple things. First of all, it’s interesting to see how Washington politicians think about action. For them, it’s reaching across aisles and committee meetings and bills. Action where I come from means getting the job done, actually making things better for Americans. That means getting health care for citizens. It means balancing the budget. It means cutting out wasteful spending. It means creating jobs. That?s what I spent my life doing.
“I don’t disagree with Senator McCain on every issue. Of course not, particularly on Iraq for instance, we?re on the same page on that. But there are a number of places where he took a very sharp left turn. McCain-Feingold was one. It hurt the First Amendment, and it hurt our party. Then McCain-Kennedy, which gave amnesty to all illegal aliens in this country other than criminals, that’s certainly not conservative. The new McCain-Lieberman, which put this 50 cent per gallon charge on gasoline, that’s not conservative. Voting against the Bush tax cuts, that’s not conservative. Senator McCain is a fine man and I understand why right now he’s going to dress himself in conservative garb, but his track record and the bills he fights for are a long way from conservative.”
To watch Governor Romney, please see: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8-87ozY2_g
Governor Romney: The Right Experience To Strengthen Our Economy (CNN’s “Late Edition,” 2/3/08):
Governor Romney: “Number two, does anyone really think that at a time when our economy is struggling, that the right course for America is to choose somebody who’s never had a job in the real economy? Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama and Senator McCain for that matter, have spoken about all the things they do, but they’ve lived their lives in Washington. And if people really think that a lifelong Washington politician can guide our country to build our economy to make sure it remains the most powerful economy in the world without having ever worked in the economy, then they’ve got a different perspective on how the world works than I do. I think right now it’s more important to know how America works than to know how Washington works. I think we have enough of the politicians, and it’s time to have somebody from outside Washington, like Ronald Reagan was outside Washington, go there and shake it up and get it back on the right track.”
ArgumentsFebruary 3rd, 2008 | 12 Comments | Posted in Democrats, Ford, McCain, Newt, Nixon, Reagan, Romney, conservatives
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Eisenhower and Ford did not win us majorities in congress. They were both moderates. Newt and Reagan won us majorities. They were conservatives. We don’t win by agreeing with democrats. We win by having a smart guy who is capable of making great arguments. Think of Newt. Think of Reagan.
The Romney Paradox |
by Bryan (from Hot Air)
I have come around to trust Mitt Romney more than John McCain or any of the other presidential candidates, and I think he is a smart and decent man who would be a fine president. He’s a leader who has shown that he knows how to fix things, and by associating himself with real conservatives from the very beginning of his campaign, he shows what kind of leader he’ll ultimately be. I’ll happily cast my vote for him when the time comes.
But I didn’t get to this point overnight, and it’s not just a rebound effect from discontent with John McCain. It’s an affirmative vote for Mitt Romney because I respect his resume, one of the finest we’ve had in a presidential contender in a long, long time. He is the most qualified candidate to take on the world’s most difficult job, by far.
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