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berni_mccoy

(23,018 posts)
Wed Oct 17, 2012, 02:01 PM Oct 2012

The Definition Of The Word Desperation Has a New Example Usage

desperation |ˌdespəˈrāSHən|
noun
a state of despair, typically one that results in rash or extreme behavior: "Romney was in complete desperation before the debate moderator told him to sit down"

ROMNEY: Just going to make a point. Any investments I have over the last eight years have been managed by a blind trust. And I understand they do include investments outside the United States, including in — in Chinese companies.
Mr. President, have you looked at your pension? Have you looked at your pension?

OBAMA: I’ve got to say…

ROMNEY: Mr. President, have you looked at your pension?

OBAMA: You know, I — I don’t look at my pension. It’s not as big as yours so it doesn’t take as long.

ROMNEY: Well, let me give you some advice.

OBAMA: I don’t check it that often.

ROMNEY: Let me give you some advice. Look at your pension. You also have investments in Chinese companies. You also have investments outside the United States. You also have investments through a Cayman’s trust.

(CROSSTALK)

CROWLEY: We’re way off topic here, Governor Romney.

(CROSSTALK)

OBAMA: I thought we were talking about immigration.

(CROSSTALK)

OBAMA: I do want to make sure that…

CROWLEY: If I could have you sit down, Governor Romney. Thank you.


Transcript from http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/ezra-klein/wp/2012/10/16/full-transcript-of-the-second-presidential-debate/

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