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| From About.com Political Humor |
Still trying to get a grasp on the upcoming election. Luckily I have completed my voter registration because I definitely need to make sure that I cast a vote. It still feels like the election comes down to who will do a better job representing the American people and not always who I would like to lead this great nation. So, I would like to start by thanking Mitt Romney!
Over the course of the last few weeks, Governor Romney has successfully put his foot in his mouth to make us start forgetting about some of the Bushisms. Let me start by saying that not only have his comments infuriated me, but also help many Americans realize how out of touch with most of us Mitt really is! There are so many instances over the course of this campaign to even write about., Probably the most telling sign of Mitt's unfiltered errors is the amount of Republicans distancing themselves from the candidate.
First, my deepest sympathy to the families of the four US diplomats killed in Libya. It was also a great loss to the foreign policy relations with the country. It was NOT a time to direct blame or to use the situation to try to garner political support. But, thank you Mitt for opening your mouth and trying to show that you have no idea about the complexity of foreign policy. After your statements directed at the Obama administration, it is clear that you lack both experience with foreign policy and tact. To express that the current White House sympathizes with the attackers is gross misrepresentation of the facts and down right political opportunism. The Obama administration condemns not only the attacks on the US embassy in Libya but also the horrendous representation of the Muslim prophet Mohamed which incited the attacks.
Moving on two prime example two. In perfect political timing, a tape of Romney was released in which condemned Americans who do no pay taxes. In the governor's own words, this represents 47% of Americans. As to not obscure what Mitt Romney has said, let's use his own words.
"There are 47 percent of people who will vote for the president no matter what. All right, there are 47 percent who are with him, who are dependent upon the government, who believe they are victims, who believe the government has a responsibility for them, who believe they are entitled to health care, to food, to housing, you name it.That that's an entitlement.....These are people who pay no income tax. 47 percent of Americans pay no income tax..."
What governor Romney has failed to realize that a large chunk of people who do not pay income tax are senior citizens and military personnel. These are a part of the Romney base. So I hope that the voters are savvy enough to understand that this is a dig directed at the have nots. Romney explains that this is why people are opposed to giving taxes to the rich because they don't pay taxes. Well, thank you again Mr. Romney for once again showing the American your contempt for 47 percent of us and how out of touch you are with the average American.
