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btw | 12:52 a.m. Dec. 27, 2007
i'll say this again: if you love george w. bush, then romney would be a
perfect candidate ... bush is an arrogant, stubborn man and he has hurt and
weakened this country ... romney would hurt it more while the so-called
"patriots" blindly cheer ... we don't need another bush ... and,
btw, romney doesn't have a clean slate: he erases it and tries to redraw
his image any time he wants to pander to a block of voters ... it sickens me
that he impresses anyone..
SRS in AZ | 1:12 a.m. Dec. 27, 2007
Mitt Romney is a Phony. Four years ago Conservatives made fun of Kerry for
being a flip flopper and now LDS Conservatives are falling all over this guy who
is an avid lover of the flip flop. Open your eyes for crying out loud. I
wouldn't say the Huckster is a better option either since he has a non
conservative record in Arkansas. Ron Paul is my man for now until he drops out
or quits. Duncan Hunter has a solid record. Romney is just another flip flop
politician. I'm afraid many of my fellow LDS brethren will be only be
voting for this guy because of the letters LDS attached to his name. Please
just look at his record as Governor in Massachusetts.
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Bookaholic | 1:57 a.m. Dec. 27, 2007
Romney is the best hope for America and the world. He's
superlative--especially when compared to the rest of the field (on both sides of
the aisle).
He is a good, decent family man, is ethical and moral. He's brilliant, highly educated, analytical and organized. He has succeeded at everything he's ever done. TV's Jim Kramer says he is the best businessman in America. (Find the video on YouTube; it's great.)
Romney's turned around dozens of failing businesses, the Olympics, and the state of Massachusetts. He's articulate and presidental, can speak to the issues in a winning way. We need an effective spokesman--and he's it.
Mitt's the Democrat's worst nightmare because he has no skeletons in the closet and no real weaknesses. What can they say about him? "Do you want a president who has never fought with his wife when you can have one (Hillary) who's so good with a lamp?" Or, "do you want someone who can fix the economy or one who can only talk about it?"
Mitt can beat Hillary/Obama, would be great with Guiliani. For all our sakes, let's hope the American public sees clearly what he has to offer and hires him November '08.
He is a good, decent family man, is ethical and moral. He's brilliant, highly educated, analytical and organized. He has succeeded at everything he's ever done. TV's Jim Kramer says he is the best businessman in America. (Find the video on YouTube; it's great.)
Romney's turned around dozens of failing businesses, the Olympics, and the state of Massachusetts. He's articulate and presidental, can speak to the issues in a winning way. We need an effective spokesman--and he's it.
Mitt's the Democrat's worst nightmare because he has no skeletons in the closet and no real weaknesses. What can they say about him? "Do you want a president who has never fought with his wife when you can have one (Hillary) who's so good with a lamp?" Or, "do you want someone who can fix the economy or one who can only talk about it?"
Mitt can beat Hillary/Obama, would be great with Guiliani. For all our sakes, let's hope the American public sees clearly what he has to offer and hires him November '08.
Boston | 5:09 a.m. Dec. 27, 2007
I live in the Boston area and subscribe to the Boston Globe. I also read the
Deseret News online nearly daily. Unfortunately, the Boston Globe has been
trying to "spin" against Mitt in almost every article. It is clear by
the extreme word choice. Sadly, this is very different from the tone in the
Deseret News.
Utah is probably going to vote for Mitt if he gets the nomination. He has tons of support there. However, Utahns who support Mitt can extend their support by joining Mitt's team (see his website), donating to advertising funds (even if just a few dollars), and joining his "Call at Home" team to reach out to potential voters in other states.
Utah is probably going to vote for Mitt if he gets the nomination. He has tons of support there. However, Utahns who support Mitt can extend their support by joining Mitt's team (see his website), donating to advertising funds (even if just a few dollars), and joining his "Call at Home" team to reach out to potential voters in other states.
Power-crazed | 6:19 a.m. Dec. 27, 2007
Mitt Romney wants even more power than George Bush.
And with the sheep mentality of being "subject to Kings, Rulers, Presidents, Magistrates, etc." the fools of Utah would gladly go along with the unlimited executive privilege these men desire.
And with the sheep mentality of being "subject to Kings, Rulers, Presidents, Magistrates, etc." the fools of Utah would gladly go along with the unlimited executive privilege these men desire.
my2cents | 6:33 a.m. Dec. 27, 2007
Very well written, bookaholic! I agree with you. I like Romney, not just
because we have a common faith, but because I have watched what he has done in
his life. No, I've never worked for him, I've never met him. But
standing on firm ground, I can measure him by his actions.
Me | 7:46 a.m. Dec. 27, 2007
Don't fall for "Conservative" Romney; he is nothing
"but"! PLEASE (especially Mormons) - look twice (and
"more"). Don't fall for the suit and the smile; it is this same
"suit and smile" that you see from guys at church telling you
"Elder/Brother, I've got a great business deal for you; hey, you can
trust me".
Get a photo of Romney and a copy of Photoshop. Put a pair of jeans on top of the suit and a colored t-shirt over the white shirt and tie; make his hair a little long - and take away the wife and kids (so that all you see is the "man").
After "that", write what he has done for the last 10 years; namely, support abortion, support gay marriage, attend gay "pride" parades, attend Planned Parenthood picnics, support gun control (the list goes on). He has said whatever he needs to say ... to whatever "group".
If you can honestly say (to yourself) that he is an honest man, then go ahead a vote for him. However, I see a man who is the exact "opposite"; he does NOT stand up for what he (supposedly) believed. I don't trust him, and neither should you.
Get a photo of Romney and a copy of Photoshop. Put a pair of jeans on top of the suit and a colored t-shirt over the white shirt and tie; make his hair a little long - and take away the wife and kids (so that all you see is the "man").
After "that", write what he has done for the last 10 years; namely, support abortion, support gay marriage, attend gay "pride" parades, attend Planned Parenthood picnics, support gun control (the list goes on). He has said whatever he needs to say ... to whatever "group".
If you can honestly say (to yourself) that he is an honest man, then go ahead a vote for him. However, I see a man who is the exact "opposite"; he does NOT stand up for what he (supposedly) believed. I don't trust him, and neither should you.
L.G.R. | 7:54 a.m. Dec. 27, 2007
I like "standing on firm ground" That's what we all need to do
when deciding important issues!
Jay | 7:58 a.m. Dec. 27, 2007
Mitt replied, "Well, I don't recall God speaking to me. I, I
don't recall God speaking to anyone since, uh, Moses and the [burning]
bush, or perhaps some others, but, but I don't have that frequent of
communication."
And this man was a stake president?!
How on earth can any active, knowledgeable, thinking member support this character?
Do you honestly think this man "the best hope for America"? If so, then one can only presume you have no hope for this Nation.
And this man was a stake president?!
How on earth can any active, knowledgeable, thinking member support this character?
Do you honestly think this man "the best hope for America"? If so, then one can only presume you have no hope for this Nation.
james stowe | 8:44 a.m. Dec. 27, 2007
I have hope for this Nation, I'm not voting for Mitt.
Carlos | 9:11 a.m. Dec. 27, 2007
btw, SRS in AZ, Power-crazed, Me, and Jay:
Where do you get the reasons for your negative opinions?
Can you show us facts/quotes IN CONTEXT for the things you are saying?
We're betting you can't; you're just repeating what someone else said, and really have other agendas.
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Where do you get the reasons for your negative opinions?
Can you show us facts/quotes IN CONTEXT for the things you are saying?
We're betting you can't; you're just repeating what someone else said, and really have other agendas.
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Christian | 9:21 a.m. Dec. 27, 2007
It's so interesting to see the anti-Mitt folks railing on him without
proposing an alternative (except for the Pauliacs). Flip-flops: Huckabee now
supports closing the border after 10 years of supporting open borders. Rudy is
tough on immigration after running a sanctuary city while mayor. McCain now
supports evangelicals (even joined the Baptist church) after calling Falwell and
Robertson extremists 8 years ago. I won't even comment on the socialist
democrats. Bottom line, Mitt is the best candidate. He will make a superb
president.
Me | 9:27 a.m. Dec. 27, 2007
Carlos, this paper does not allow other URLs, otherwise, I'd post them
here. However, if you've got "Google", you should have ZERO
trouble finding all of Mitt's "Romneyisms".
I am a Utah resident and also have a home here (on Cape Cod). I know very VERY WELL about "Mitt"; I am holding my Mass. car registration renewal in my hand; in has no "new tax"; it only has a new "fee"; this is the same for many things in Massachusetts. If you look through the internet, you will see Mitt "proclaiming" that he is "no Reagan-Bush"; "now", he gets up and talks about being "Ronald Reagan".
Mitt will do and say "whatever" it takes to get elected. I know many Mormons (one of which "I" am NOT). I've talked with Stake Presidents, Bishops, etc. (which Mitt "was"). I don't know ANY of them who would have supported abortion, gay marriage, etc. For a 60 year old man (with an MBA and Law Degree) to all of a sudden "change his view" is just crazy - it does NOT happen, especially to guys that are "high-up" in the Mormon Church.
I am a Utah resident and also have a home here (on Cape Cod). I know very VERY WELL about "Mitt"; I am holding my Mass. car registration renewal in my hand; in has no "new tax"; it only has a new "fee"; this is the same for many things in Massachusetts. If you look through the internet, you will see Mitt "proclaiming" that he is "no Reagan-Bush"; "now", he gets up and talks about being "Ronald Reagan".
Mitt will do and say "whatever" it takes to get elected. I know many Mormons (one of which "I" am NOT). I've talked with Stake Presidents, Bishops, etc. (which Mitt "was"). I don't know ANY of them who would have supported abortion, gay marriage, etc. For a 60 year old man (with an MBA and Law Degree) to all of a sudden "change his view" is just crazy - it does NOT happen, especially to guys that are "high-up" in the Mormon Church.
Jim | 9:26 a.m. Dec. 27, 2007
Carlos.
Romney made the quote in a video. Not much to speculate on, here. The complete transcipt is also available. No hidden agenda. Just in context. Think for yourself instead of others speaking for you. Use your agency, my friend.
Romney made the quote in a video. Not much to speculate on, here. The complete transcipt is also available. No hidden agenda. Just in context. Think for yourself instead of others speaking for you. Use your agency, my friend.
Hate | 9:31 a.m. Dec. 27, 2007
I see more and more hate mongers on these blogs each day.
Apparently many of you would rather have a person stick stubbornly to a point of view instead of after careful examination realize they were wrong and take a new stance.
Apparently many of you would rather have a person stick stubbornly to a point of view instead of after careful examination realize they were wrong and take a new stance.
michael | 9:32 a.m. Dec. 27, 2007
Romney is the only candidate that makes any sence for our nation in this
volatile time. to BTW i suggest you open your eyes and study what Romney has
stood for and spoken on the last ten years. I challenge anyone to find a better
exaple of consistency and honesty, Romney is the antidote to this sick nation.
Vote for Romney
Me | 9:50 a.m. Dec. 27, 2007
Michael ...
"... study what Romney has stood for and spoken on the last ten years"? Dude, if you want to see Romney elected, you do NOT want to tell people about "this" ... at least don't tell conservatives.
Consistency and honesty???
I couldn't find a better example of someone who IS "INconsistent" and DISHONEST. Talk about "hate"; no my friend, if you want to see "hate", look at the Tribune blogs and it's anti Romney comments (due to his religion). I (a conservative non-Mormon) won't vote for him because I don't trust him; he has flip-flopped on just about every issue. If he was conservative (all along) then he was elected governor of Mass. based lies to the liberals; if "not" (and he is a true liberal) then he is lieing to us (conservatives) "now" (because his stance "now" is the opposite of "then".
If it sounds (and looks) to good to be true, it probably "is". That's the case with Mitt. Want "consistency" and honesty - vote Ron Paul. He may not be "polished" but what you see IS "what you get".
"... study what Romney has stood for and spoken on the last ten years"? Dude, if you want to see Romney elected, you do NOT want to tell people about "this" ... at least don't tell conservatives.
Consistency and honesty???
I couldn't find a better example of someone who IS "INconsistent" and DISHONEST. Talk about "hate"; no my friend, if you want to see "hate", look at the Tribune blogs and it's anti Romney comments (due to his religion). I (a conservative non-Mormon) won't vote for him because I don't trust him; he has flip-flopped on just about every issue. If he was conservative (all along) then he was elected governor of Mass. based lies to the liberals; if "not" (and he is a true liberal) then he is lieing to us (conservatives) "now" (because his stance "now" is the opposite of "then".
If it sounds (and looks) to good to be true, it probably "is". That's the case with Mitt. Want "consistency" and honesty - vote Ron Paul. He may not be "polished" but what you see IS "what you get".
Another Tyrannical King | 10:06 a.m. Dec. 27, 2007
Romney perfectly expresses the driving view of our GOP-dominated political
culture over the last seven years, as profoundly un-American as it is Orwellian:
You are in grave danger of being slaughtered by Terrorists. The only thing that
matters is that your Leader protect you. In order to be safe, you must place
your blind faith and trust in the Leader. There can be no limits on the
Leader's power -- not even ones you try to place on him through your
representatives in Congress -- otherwise you will be in severe danger and might
even lose your freedoms.
This man doesn't want to be President - He wants to be King.
This man doesn't want to be President - He wants to be King.
USC | 10:21 a.m. Dec. 27, 2007
Romney is super smart and super qualified. Finally we will have a President
that's not a career politician and actually has some management skills.
Anyone that doubts his qualifications should read Turnaround... story about the
Olympic scandal.
GO MITT!
GO MITT!
Me | 10:33 a.m. Dec. 27, 2007
Another Tyrannical King ...
The dude's got an ego problem, that's for sure :) I watched the debates and Mitt keeps trying to change the questions asked (of him). It is so funny I almost choke laughing (and wondering if anyone else sees "this"). I say to myself "why can't he just answer the question put forth ... and NOT try to tell the moderator what the question "should" be". Then I realized that he just doesn't get it. In business, Mitt can do whatever he says/wants; business IS a dictatorship; in business he IS "The King". However, in (our) government, it is a democratic Republic; he (and other politicians are our leaders by OUR choice. They aren't our "rulers". They answer to US! They are NOT our "King".
What you say is correct; that (blind faith) is what resulted in Nazi Germany; namely, "don't question authority". The same mindset happened "here" before the Irag war. We (Americans) must ALWAYS "question" authority; we must "challenge" it! We have been sold phony bills of goods by "leaders" for too long; it's time to clean house.
The dude's got an ego problem, that's for sure :) I watched the debates and Mitt keeps trying to change the questions asked (of him). It is so funny I almost choke laughing (and wondering if anyone else sees "this"). I say to myself "why can't he just answer the question put forth ... and NOT try to tell the moderator what the question "should" be". Then I realized that he just doesn't get it. In business, Mitt can do whatever he says/wants; business IS a dictatorship; in business he IS "The King". However, in (our) government, it is a democratic Republic; he (and other politicians are our leaders by OUR choice. They aren't our "rulers". They answer to US! They are NOT our "King".
What you say is correct; that (blind faith) is what resulted in Nazi Germany; namely, "don't question authority". The same mindset happened "here" before the Irag war. We (Americans) must ALWAYS "question" authority; we must "challenge" it! We have been sold phony bills of goods by "leaders" for too long; it's time to clean house.
Anonymous | 10:34 a.m. Dec. 27, 2007
And even with regard to his grudging allowance that American citizens should
have �some type of habeas relief,�
Romney � and only he � implicitly
endorses Alberto Gonzales� bizarre claim that
� despite the clear language of Article I, Section 9
� �nothing in the Constitution confers
an affirmative right to habeas corpus� (Question 9). Under
this twisted Romney/Gonzales view, the right of habeas corpus
� which Thomas Jefferson described as
�one of the essential principles of our
government� and �the only anchor ever
yet imagined by man, by which a government can be held to the principles of its
constitution� � is not
constitutionally guaranteed to Americans but can be revoked at any time, for any
reason.
America does not need another tyrant for President.
America does not need another tyrant for President.
DN | 10:39 a.m. Dec. 27, 2007
Just as the liberal media and other candidates crucified George Romney for
telling the truth about the Viet Nam war, they are doing the same to Mitt
Romney. They attack his religion (unpresedented in past political campaigns),
then his truthfulness and his spending on the campaign. He is the only
republican candidate that could beat Hillary. The others don't stand a
chance. So enjoy people another stint of "Billy" in the White House.
A fellow Latter-day Saint | 10:55 a.m. Dec. 27, 2007
Mitt Romney is a wonderful man who has done a lot for the political world. We
plan on voting for him. He has made a valiant stand for all good people in
America whether they appreciate it or not. We would like to see in 2009, the
United States being represented by President M. Romney.
Mo-Town | 11:08 a.m. Dec. 27, 2007
You anti-Romney folks are rediculous. If he doesn't tickle your fancy, then
vote for someone else... but your utter disdain for this guy makes me want to
vote for him more
Everything he touches turns to gold, and you still just want to gripe and gripe and gripe.
I will admit, his one-time abortion support was a little odd, but you have to remember, that for whatever reason, his parents held the same belief, and the rest of you I'm sure still believe things to this day just because that's the way you were raised. And even if he did lie to get elected in Massachusetts, I don't care. Better that he lie and fight the abortion fight that the other way around
As for Ron Paul, as long as he keeps proclaiming a weak stance on terror, he will never be taken seriously. We live in a POST 911 WORLD, people. Get with the program
Everything he touches turns to gold, and you still just want to gripe and gripe and gripe.
I will admit, his one-time abortion support was a little odd, but you have to remember, that for whatever reason, his parents held the same belief, and the rest of you I'm sure still believe things to this day just because that's the way you were raised. And even if he did lie to get elected in Massachusetts, I don't care. Better that he lie and fight the abortion fight that the other way around
As for Ron Paul, as long as he keeps proclaiming a weak stance on terror, he will never be taken seriously. We live in a POST 911 WORLD, people. Get with the program
He "flip flops" | 11:41 a.m. Dec. 27, 2007
Seems like a nice guy, but his changing ways makes me nervous. We all do his a
little bit and it's natural to change a little when we get new
information...but he has done it a little too much for me.
Oregon Watcher | 11:58 a.m. Dec. 27, 2007
I am not convinced that Mitt is the man, but those that are pinning the abortion
flip flop on him must not really understand where he is coming from. The LDS
position on abortion is both prolife and prochoice. While we are predominately
prolife, we don't take the view that each and every abortion is wrong. We
believe sometimes abortion is the right choice. Mitt used this wiggle room to
his advantage while running for governor and is now using it to his advantage
running for president. The truly sad thing is that our current system of
elections forces a candidate to stake himself totally to one side or the other
thereby eliminated the often more palitable and reasonable middle ground.
Me | 12:04 p.m. Dec. 27, 2007
Mo-Town ...
You should "care" if he lied because next time he may lie to "you". The "end does NOT justify the means". I (anti-Romney folk) am speaking "here" (a non-hate filled blog - with ZERO religious bias) because I hope people will see the "real McCoy". You say that everything Mitt touches turns to gold; this is not true. Ask many people who lost their jobs when Mitt put together many of his corporate buyouts - ask them if their lives were "turned to gold".
As for Ron Paul's being "weak on terror" - what is "strong"? We've wasted many lives (ours and Iraq's) and billions of dollars fighting a war based on a mistake. That money would have been better spent fighting "terror", not Saddam. Now the war is about "getting democracy in Iraq"; that was NOT why we went there; what got us there was (supposed) WMDs - and no one wants to admit it anymore.
Bush congratulating "himself" on the deck of an aircraft carrier made me lose all faith and confidence in him; this seems like something "Mitt" would do as well. Both have overinflated egos; a bad thing for a true "leader".
You should "care" if he lied because next time he may lie to "you". The "end does NOT justify the means". I (anti-Romney folk) am speaking "here" (a non-hate filled blog - with ZERO religious bias) because I hope people will see the "real McCoy". You say that everything Mitt touches turns to gold; this is not true. Ask many people who lost their jobs when Mitt put together many of his corporate buyouts - ask them if their lives were "turned to gold".
As for Ron Paul's being "weak on terror" - what is "strong"? We've wasted many lives (ours and Iraq's) and billions of dollars fighting a war based on a mistake. That money would have been better spent fighting "terror", not Saddam. Now the war is about "getting democracy in Iraq"; that was NOT why we went there; what got us there was (supposed) WMDs - and no one wants to admit it anymore.
Bush congratulating "himself" on the deck of an aircraft carrier made me lose all faith and confidence in him; this seems like something "Mitt" would do as well. Both have overinflated egos; a bad thing for a true "leader".
stone | 12:24 p.m. Dec. 27, 2007
I'm not real religious but I know this one, "He who is without
'ever changing his mind' cast the first stone."
Anonymous | 12:28 p.m. Dec. 27, 2007
Here we go with the Rush Limbaugh term "liberal" again. As if this is
supposed to be the defining moment in any and all civil discourse.
Get's a little crazy after a while - doesn't it?
Get's a little crazy after a while - doesn't it?
wallyworld | 12:30 p.m. Dec. 27, 2007
Have any of you who are using the word "fip-flopper" had a
"change of heart" AT ANY TIME in your lives?? I have change my
position on several issues, as I have gotten older. Why can't Mitt? Give
ole Mitt a break. Probably most of the politicians in goverment could be called
"flip-floppers" too. First IF you can get past the "Mormon
mystic" then Mitt MAY not be all that bad after all. By the way I'm
LDS and I may not vote for the guy either..
Anonymous | 12:32 p.m. Dec. 27, 2007
It all started when your current president badgered John Kerry with the
flip-flopping term during the campaign.
The clown got elected and here we all are in the mess we are in.
Now when a fellow GOP guy gets caught "flip-flopping" it is suddenly a noble and wonderous thing to behold.
There may quite possibly be no hope for America the way it's going.
The clown got elected and here we all are in the mess we are in.
Now when a fellow GOP guy gets caught "flip-flopping" it is suddenly a noble and wonderous thing to behold.
There may quite possibly be no hope for America the way it's going.
Anonymous | 12:44 p.m. Dec. 27, 2007
Romney explicitly says that neither laws nor treaties can limit the
President�s conduct. Instead, displaying the fear-mongering
cowardice that lies at the heart of Bush/Cheney Republican power, Romney
described the root of his view of the world this way: �Our
most basic civil liberty is the right to be kept alive.�
Romney recited that cowardly platitude � what has now become the shameful flagship of the Republican Party � in response to being asked whether the President has the power to eavesdrop on Americans without warrants even in the face of a law that makes it a crime to do so. At its core, the defining principle of the Republican Party continues to be a fear-driven repudiation of the American ethos as most famously expressed by Patrick Henry, all in service of keeping the citizenry in fear so the President can rule without limits.
Only the most paranoid would want Mitt Romney for president.
Romney recited that cowardly platitude � what has now become the shameful flagship of the Republican Party � in response to being asked whether the President has the power to eavesdrop on Americans without warrants even in the face of a law that makes it a crime to do so. At its core, the defining principle of the Republican Party continues to be a fear-driven repudiation of the American ethos as most famously expressed by Patrick Henry, all in service of keeping the citizenry in fear so the President can rule without limits.
Only the most paranoid would want Mitt Romney for president.
Sub-Odeon | 12:49 p.m. Dec. 27, 2007
The problem with Kerry is that he had a long history of going wherever the
political wind blew him. When he got back from Vietnam, it was politically
"cool" to throw medals over fences and throw your fellow
servicemembers under the bus as war criminals. When it came time to run for
President, Kerry tried to run on his war record as some kind of war hero; never
realizing that his past antics as an anti-war activist would rise up and topple
the war hero persona. Flip-flopping isn't about having an honest change of
heart; flip-flopping is about making yourself into whatever you think the voters
want you to be, just to earn votes. That is Kerry's problem.
Mitt's "flip-flop" seems to be the product of honest consideration and deliberation, over subjects that are vexing even for the greatest of our modern philosophers and political thinkers. I think we can give Mitt the benefit of the doubt, especially since Mitt never threw medals over fences nor slandered his fellow warfighters as baby killers, when it was politically "cool" to do so.
Go Mitt!
Mitt's "flip-flop" seems to be the product of honest consideration and deliberation, over subjects that are vexing even for the greatest of our modern philosophers and political thinkers. I think we can give Mitt the benefit of the doubt, especially since Mitt never threw medals over fences nor slandered his fellow warfighters as baby killers, when it was politically "cool" to do so.
Go Mitt!
Who would want this? | 1:12 p.m. Dec. 27, 2007
Romney's answers to Boston Globe questionairre:
* to eavesdrop on Americans with no warrants, even if doing so is in violation of Congressional law (Question 1);
* to attack Iran without Congressional authorization, even in the absence of an imminent threat (Question 2);
* to disregard a congressional statute limiting the deployment of troops (Question 3);
* to issue a signing statement reserving a constitutional right to bypass laws enacted by Congress (Question 4);
* to disregard international human rights treaties that the US Senate has ratified where said (Question 8 )
Even more disturbing were the specific questions Romney refused to answer. When asked if the President has the right to use �interrogation techniques� that Congress, by law, has prohibited in all circumstances, here is what Romney said (Question 7):
A President should decline to reveal the method and duration of interrogation techniques to be used against high value terrorists who are likely to have counter-interrogation training. This discretion should extend to declining to provide an opinion as to whether Congress may validly limit his power as to the use of a particular technique, especially given Congress�s current plans to try to do exactly that.
* to eavesdrop on Americans with no warrants, even if doing so is in violation of Congressional law (Question 1);
* to attack Iran without Congressional authorization, even in the absence of an imminent threat (Question 2);
* to disregard a congressional statute limiting the deployment of troops (Question 3);
* to issue a signing statement reserving a constitutional right to bypass laws enacted by Congress (Question 4);
* to disregard international human rights treaties that the US Senate has ratified where said (Question 8 )
Even more disturbing were the specific questions Romney refused to answer. When asked if the President has the right to use �interrogation techniques� that Congress, by law, has prohibited in all circumstances, here is what Romney said (Question 7):
A President should decline to reveal the method and duration of interrogation techniques to be used against high value terrorists who are likely to have counter-interrogation training. This discretion should extend to declining to provide an opinion as to whether Congress may validly limit his power as to the use of a particular technique, especially given Congress�s current plans to try to do exactly that.
Another Authoritarian | 1:16 p.m. Dec. 27, 2007
Mitt Romney is running for President and proudly refuses to say if he would obey
the law regarding torture. Worse, he�s citing national
security as an excuse for refusing to answer the question.
He�s not even President yet, and he�s
already insisting that it�s too Top Secret for him even to
participate in the debate over the President�s duties to
abide by the law. Even considering where our country has been taken with these
matters, that�s an astonishing assertion
� that the Terrorists will win if Mitt Romney expresses his
views on whether the President must obey the law.
russ | 1:21 p.m. Dec. 27, 2007
Mitt President? Apparently, many of the people who write here do not live
outside of Utah. Mitt is only able to to carry on his campaign because of his
money, Mormons who line up breathlessly in communities to pay homeage, and the
lack of stature of any Republicans in the field. Hillary will sweep the nation
against him. Obama will do the same. And the nomination is Hillary's or
Obama's. Mitt has had a good run, sponsored largely by his own money, an
early start, and it doesn't hurt to be handsome. He won't carry NY,
CA, or even TX. Not FL. Maybe Michigan... where it will be close. Utah and
Idaho, yes. But then what? I am enjoying watching people lead with their heart
and faith. Reality will show up and the demos will run the table and run
Washington. The public is mad at Bush, and Romney is trying hard to remind
people that he is pro-Bush. Yee gads.........
I do not want Mitt to win | 1:45 p.m. Dec. 27, 2007
Even though I think Mitt is by far the best candidate for the job. In every area
of character, intelligence,experiance and buisness sense Mitt is far superior.
My problem is no president is liked by everyone. All you have to do is be from
the other party and your hated. I believe Mormons in general by association will
be persecuted if Mitt wins the election.
james stowe | 2:31 p.m. Dec. 27, 2007
Mitt must have taken tap dance lessons because he sure dances around the
question put forth to him, and even is own statements.
BostonTerry | 2:56 p.m. Dec. 27, 2007
Hello SRS in AZ, perhaps Boston can vouch for the truthfulness of what I say
about Mitts time in MA. MA has only a few Republicans in the state house and so
every bill/ proposal is automatically going to get nixxed by the state
legislatures. This is not like any other state, in that only one party runs the
state. While several previous Govenors have been Republicans, they were only
Rhino's (Republican in name only) because those Govenors were more liberal
than any Democratic Govenor Utah every had. Mitt was by far the most
conservative and he did wonders with the economy, given where it started. The
end results can't be compared to the other states because the hole he
inherited was much deeper. He accomplished what several had tried before he got
rid of Matt AMarillo and the Turnpike authority and Billy Bulger got the boot
out of his cushy education job. THis is an amazing accomplishment in a state
that thrives on good old boy network. I work with republicans that vote for Ted
Kennedy. Go figure. Mitt does put his foot in his mouth occasionally, I
don't think he's well spoken at times, but he's conservative
Anonymous | 3:07 p.m. Dec. 27, 2007
Romney, as any GOP candidate, doesn't stand a chance.
Maybe if he gave all his wealth away and ...
oh, never mind.
Maybe if he gave all his wealth away and ...
oh, never mind.
Anonymous | 3:19 p.m. Dec. 27, 2007
Hard to believe Romney is aligning with George W. Bush in policy, ideology, and
temperament.
He doesn't stand a chance.
He doesn't stand a chance.
another voice | 3:44 p.m. Dec. 27, 2007
What is important to me and my family is the values that we have lived by in the
greatest nation on earth. the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. We have the freedom to
choose our path in life. This value must be protected. I see our freedoms
being taken away by the right wing of our country. If we value life and our
freedom to speak and live as we choose, we will honestly consider who we will
vote for. Mitt Romney is our choice. He is honest, an excellent nominee for
president of this country.
Anonymous | 4:04 p.m. Dec. 27, 2007
Romney's recent remarks to the Boston Globe makes him sound like Adolph
Hitler or one of the old Kings of England. All dictators that wanted absolute
control of his subjects had these thoughts.
Just what the U.S. does not need at this time is another dictator in the White House. But I think he is being groomed for the job by Dick Cheney and the other NeoCon lunatics.
Just what the U.S. does not need at this time is another dictator in the White House. But I think he is being groomed for the job by Dick Cheney and the other NeoCon lunatics.
Say no to NeoCons! | 4:23 p.m. Dec. 27, 2007
Romney is frightening. His
�reinvention� from moderate Republican
governor to rabid right-wing presidential hopeful should give even his
supporters pause. It is clear that he would do or say anything to gain power,
and once he had it, he would present America with a frightening future.
SLC Native | 4:29 p.m. Dec. 27, 2007
"Everything he touches turns to gold"??? Really? Just ask the
majority of residents of Massachussetts what they think of their one-term
Governor?
Me | 4:58 p.m. Dec. 27, 2007
I've had this window "open" on my computer all day and just sat
down to read what has been written throughout the day. I just finished watching
a "Mitt ad" on Channel 5 (Boston). Mitt goes on and on and on about
what "I did"; noticeably, I I I I I ... and goes on to name the
Olympics, etc.
Mitt sure is one heck of a conceited man; a head so "swelled" it may one day burst. No doubt whatsoever that Mitt believes he is one of these so called "self made men"! Unfortunately, he fails to realize that the world does NOT revolve around Mitt Romney, and that "no man is an island unto himself". Sure, he DID do much to help the Olympics; however, he didn't do it "all"; I know, I was "there".
Mitt sure is one heck of a conceited man; a head so "swelled" it may one day burst. No doubt whatsoever that Mitt believes he is one of these so called "self made men"! Unfortunately, he fails to realize that the world does NOT revolve around Mitt Romney, and that "no man is an island unto himself". Sure, he DID do much to help the Olympics; however, he didn't do it "all"; I know, I was "there".
Anonymous | 5:15 p.m. Dec. 27, 2007
The American people will vote for
�safety� over morality every time.
Romney is the perfect person to lead the Republicans to the dictatorship that
they dream about at night. Control is so
�tidy.�
to: another voice | 5:16 p.m. Dec. 27, 2007
you are CORRECT! ... our freedoms ARE being taken away by the right wing ...
look at the travesties committed by bush and cheney, with
hannity-coulter-limbaugh and their sycophants cheerleading ... these kinds of
people wrap themselves in the flag while they try to secure more power
�
sadly, though, i think you meant to say otherwise since you go on to endorse the right-wing bush wannabe romney � please read through your posts before you click the submit button � but thanks just the same, because, as they say, the truth will always make itself known!
sadly, though, i think you meant to say otherwise since you go on to endorse the right-wing bush wannabe romney � please read through your posts before you click the submit button � but thanks just the same, because, as they say, the truth will always make itself known!
Scary candidate | 5:36 p.m. Dec. 27, 2007
Romney reminds me of an old saying �
�I hear you talking but you�re not
saying anything.�
However, we do need to listen to this guy because he�s scary. I wonder how much money and how much time he�s spent with consultants to craft himself into this plastic, depth-less person.
However, we do need to listen to this guy because he�s scary. I wonder how much money and how much time he�s spent with consultants to craft himself into this plastic, depth-less person.
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