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Asked by a friendly news outlet why he didn't bother praising our troops in his speech, Romney responded:
Wrong answer. You thank the fucking troops. They are not a laundry list. And while Romney might not think they are important, they kind of are.
Romney then goes on to claim that he talked about a "strong military," which was totally the same as thanking the troops for their service. Except that it's not. One of them speaks to the institution, the other speaks to the individuals who do the work of the institution. It's the same distinction as corporations and the people who work for thema distinction that Romney famously fails to understand.
He claims that throwing more money at the Pentagon than the Pentagon has actually asked for shows his commitment to the troops. For him, money is always the answer because it's the only thing that matters.
People are an afterthought: Easy to fire if necessary, otherwise, unimportant.
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2012/09/07/1128977/-Shocking-no-one-Mitt-Romney-is-a-dick-to-our-troops
PA Democrat
(13,225 posts)What is with that inane smile always plastered on Mitt's face and the stupid giggle when he's asked a tough question? I have a feeling Mitt would be a very bad poker player.
MNBrewer
(8,462 posts)budkin
(6,691 posts)The gaffe machine strikes again.
NotThisTime
(3,657 posts)cannot afford to do so, but yet they are blindly following.
Barack_America
(28,876 posts)BlueStreak
(8,377 posts)Never mind that so much of that defense budget goes to Boeing, Lockheed, GE, Northrup, general Dynamics, Raytheon and the like.
In Romney's mind, everything can be reduced down to a debit and a credit.
It is almost as if the guy is autistic. Very good with financial numbers. Completely incapable of human emotions and empathy.
It is who he is. He probably cannot be any different. I have a nephew who is autistic. You can't get angry with him for his limitations. But you wouldn't want him to be President either.
wilt the stilt
(4,528 posts)has ever served which is pretty amazing. Furthermore, Mormons serve the least.
Blue Belle
(5,912 posts)Where he was supposed to have "been more detailed about the troops" (aside from only having 2 sentences to say about them)was not well received.
http://votevets.org/news/releases?id=0505
Unca Wiggilie
(12 posts)Willard's desire to over fund "Defense spending" shows his commitment to the war criminal GW Bush's belief
that the best way to develop an economy is through waging incessant and endless illegal 'wars of aggression'!
madinmaryland
(64,920 posts)Cali_Democrat
(30,439 posts)cynatnite
(31,011 posts)HopeHoops
(47,675 posts)karynnj
(59,475 posts)Can you image the hell that would have broken out if a Democrat had said that?
I now understand the intensity that Kerry seemed to project when speaking of that. It was clear that he was disgusted. (It's also clear that he does not even pretend to respect Romney.)
genxlib
(5,508 posts)If he said that, he might be done.
that isn't a gaffe. That is damn near a disqualifying attitude.
We will see if the GOP reacts appropriately. If a Democrat (nevermind this particular Democrat) said that, there would be call of treason.
aint_no_life_nowhere
(21,925 posts)It's starting to seem like Romney thinks he can just get away with saying anything and making any gaffe. It makes me wonder what they've got up their sleeve.
madrchsod
(58,162 posts)he and his puppy did`t care to mention the troops...maybe they thought the troops were not worthy of their votes
Ship of Fools
(1,453 posts)lpbk2713
(42,696 posts)Just like Mittens says they aren't important because they are on opposite ends of the spectrum.
Major Nikon
(36,814 posts)bluedeminredstate
(3,322 posts)without thanking the teachers. Or remarking how safe and clean a city is without thanking the cops and city workers. Or talking about the great hospital that saved your life and forgetting to mention the doctors and nurses and staff that work there.
The whole GOP has given up on the troops which is so odd since it's what they used as their patriotic calling card during Dumbya's reign.