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ArnoldLayne

(2,068 posts)
Wed Sep 26, 2012, 02:15 PM Sep 2012

Did Mitt Romney really tell a crowd in Westerville Ohio

just a little while ago to "Not expect any tax relief from me". He is going to close various tax loopholes like Morgage deductions and a few others. It was said to a group of middle class people in the swing state of Ohio. Is he that stupid, a big prick or both? Does anyone know if it was captured on video?

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Did Mitt Romney really tell a crowd in Westerville Ohio (Original Post) ArnoldLayne Sep 2012 OP
To answer part of your question, teenagebambam Sep 2012 #1
He's feeling free to speak the truth, I think. LiberalAndProud Sep 2012 #2
Oh yes he did..... skeewee08 Sep 2012 #3
Is there a video of this anywhere? life long demo Sep 2012 #4
Not video, but here is an article from the Huffington Post Kadie Sep 2012 #10
Just bless his heart. nc4bo Sep 2012 #5
Right Proud Liberal Dem Sep 2012 #6
since taxes are at a historic low maxsolomon Sep 2012 #7
Mitt Romney disagrees Johonny Sep 2012 #11
Most poor people have a refrigerator! and a TV! DefenseLawyer Sep 2012 #8
Here's what he said and a video of him doing it... sinkingfeeling Sep 2012 #9
How does that work? You lower the rate, but you also reduce the deductions... renie408 Sep 2012 #13
Ask Mitt. sinkingfeeling Sep 2012 #15
Romney and a GOP congress will raise taxes on the lower 95% percent to pay for Dawson Leery Sep 2012 #12
"I did not have tax relief with that citizen, Mr. American Sucker Prole." - Willard (R) Berlum Sep 2012 #14
mortgage deductions = tax loophole Iris Sep 2012 #16
Eliminate mortgage deduction? Good way to kill the real estate market. nichomachus Sep 2012 #17

LiberalAndProud

(12,799 posts)
2. He's feeling free to speak the truth, I think.
Wed Sep 26, 2012, 02:25 PM
Sep 2012

Freedom's just another word for nothing left to lose.

He does in his heart believe that we (little people) need to shoulder our fair share of the tax burden. This is a reflection of his true self. That, at least, is refreshing.

Kadie

(15,369 posts)
10. Not video, but here is an article from the Huffington Post
Wed Sep 26, 2012, 02:49 PM
Sep 2012

Romney To Middle Class Ohioans: Don't Expect Too Much Tax Relief From Me
Posted: 09/26/2012 10:30 am EDT Updated: 09/26/2012 1:05 pm EDT

WESTERVILLE, Ohio -- In a line that event attendees found a bit puzzling, Mitt Romney warned a crowd of mostly middle-class onlookers on Wednesday not to expect too much tax relief under his administration.

"We have got to reform our tax system," Romney said at a morning event here. "Small businesses most typically pay taxes at the individual tax rate. And so our individual income taxes are the ones I want to reform. Make them simpler. I want to bring the rates down. By the way, don't be expecting a huge cut in taxes because I'm also going to lower deductions and exemptions. But by bringing rates down we will be able to let small businesses keep more of their money so they can hire more people."

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/26/romney-ohio-taxes_n_1915949.html



maxsolomon

(33,400 posts)
7. since taxes are at a historic low
Wed Sep 26, 2012, 02:44 PM
Sep 2012

no one should expect any tax relief, period. we need to pay more, meaning ALL of our FICA and clinton income rates, and cut more from the DoD. if we actually want a balanced budget and to pay down the deficit.

Johonny

(20,888 posts)
11. Mitt Romney disagrees
Wed Sep 26, 2012, 03:03 PM
Sep 2012

he sure is expecting to keep that ultra low < 15 % tax rate for him. It's you that are going to pay for it.

sinkingfeeling

(51,473 posts)
9. Here's what he said and a video of him doing it...
Wed Sep 26, 2012, 02:47 PM
Sep 2012
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-57520717-503544/romney-on-federal-debt-dont-expect-huge-tax-cuts/

"Our individual income taxes are ones I want to reform, make them simpler. I want to bring the rates down," he said. "By the way, don't be expecting a huge cut in taxes because I'm also going to lower deductions and exemptions. But by bringing rates down, we'll be able to let small businesses keep more of their money so they can hire more people."

renie408

(9,854 posts)
13. How does that work? You lower the rate, but you also reduce the deductions...
Wed Sep 26, 2012, 03:34 PM
Sep 2012

So, the result is a net wash?

Or in reality, a net loss for the middle class. How does that help small business?

Berlum

(7,044 posts)
14. "I did not have tax relief with that citizen, Mr. American Sucker Prole." - Willard (R)
Wed Sep 26, 2012, 03:43 PM
Sep 2012

"Tax breaks are for 1% FatCat Republicans. The sooner you stupid-ass American Sucker Proles accept that Republican reality, the sooner you will Shut the F*ck Up and Sit Down they way you are supposed to. Just shut up, relax, and enjoy the Republican Screwing you so richly deserve."

- Willard (R)

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