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rgbecker

(4,831 posts) Wed Oct 17, 2012, 08:22 PM Oct 2012

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My memory and quick review of debate shows Romney did not mention troops or vets once.

Other than denying Obama's claim that he wanted to increase military spending by 2 trillion above what the generals want, I don't think Romney once mentioned the service of our current troops or veterans. His concern about Libya just seems to be to gain political points by attacking security shortfalls and blaming them on the entire Obama administration or on whoever the charges might stick.

Obama suggested some troops and vets may be among the 47% that don't pay income taxes because of low income.

Did I miss something?

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My memory and quick review of debate shows Romney did not mention troops or vets once. (Original Post) rgbecker Oct 2012 OP

he can't Skittles Oct 2012 #1

He only uses them as props. TheCowsCameHome Oct 2012 #2

Skittles

(153,164 posts)

1. he can't

Reply to rgbecker (Original post)

Wed Oct 17, 2012, 08:23 PM

Oct 2012

he cannot risk it being pointed out he was going door to door pimping his religion after pimping for the war in Vietnam

TheCowsCameHome

(40,168 posts)

2. He only uses them as props.

Reply to rgbecker (Original post)

Wed Oct 17, 2012, 08:24 PM

Oct 2012

Otherwise, he stays away from that topic.

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