Mitt Romney insults France

[tocqueville]

http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2007/02/27/From_the_Romney_campaign_document/


(notice that Belgium and Luxemburg are included in the map... what have they done now ? - and Alsace and Lorraine returned to Germany...poor GIs - what did you die for ?)

France is at the top if the list. “Hillary = France,” he says, even envisioning “First, not France” bumper stickers.
Europeans want to “drag America down to Europe’s standards,” says Romney.
(source http://superfrenchie.com/?p=1204#comment-275020)

editorial comment from the Boston Globe

"But why France? With an overwhelming majority of Americans now opposed to the Iraq war, does Romney believe that American voters still fall for the Bush-Cheney renaming of french fries? At a time when France is cooperating closely with the United States against jihadist networks, does Romney think he can best show himself ready to lead the free world by printing bumper stickers that say, “First, not France”? One of Romney’s consultants ought to tell him about the French standard of living he is preparing to ridicule — and the many venture capitalists who take every chance to enjoy it."

http://www.boston.com/news/globe/editorial_opinion/editorials/articles/2007/02/28/romneys_french_complex/

Romney, va te faire enculer

[helderheid]

1. Mitt Romney insults America

And her collective intelligence.

[aint_no_life_nowhere]

2. Maybe tomorrow he'll praise them. You can never tell with "Reversible Mittens"

yet another member of the Republican flip-flop corps.

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

3. The guy's from Utah, right?

Maybe he shouldn't be throwing stones.

[whathappened]

4. and what about the statue of libraty

that was given to this country from france to welcome them to our freedom , now we are ready to treat them up some more shit soap

[melody]

5. He's a man named "Mitt"

What else does one need to know?

He's in the single digits ... he's going to go for that core wingnut group, everybodyelse haters (that includes all
American Democrats, too, so don't feel badly).

[LSparkle]

6. "Drag America DOWN to France's standards"??????

Oh, yeah, I think the BEST life possible is to work 80 hours a week, be constantly trying to out-consume the Joneses next door, worried about terrorism at every turn, munching on McDonald's because I don't have time (or ability) to cook ...

:wtf: :eyes:

[patrice]

11. And getting laid-off every few years. n/t

[Kutjara]

7. "Europeans want to drag America down to Europe's standards."

Yeah, how dare them damned Europeans want to drag us down to a level where we'd get universal health care, integrated public transportation, longer life expectancy, lower infant mortality, a narrower gap between rich and poor, better education...

HOW DARE THEY?!!!??!!!?

[patrice]

13. And better food. n/t

[greenissexy]

17. So you don't like McDonalds? (ntxt)

[patrice]

24. I'm remembering a wonderful toasted ham and cheese sandwich

and an amazing crispy apple I had early one morning on the street somewhere in Paris. There were these carts. I remember absolutely heavenly nectarines that smelled like flowers and bakeries that didn't soak every last thing in a quarter inch of sugar. Rich, thick, hot chocolate "to die for". And you didn't have to go someplace special, like you do in the Midwest, to get something good. It was everywhere.

My daughter and I bicycled in the Loire River Valley, pretty much by ourselves. People spent more time outside in their cafes, socializing, or just reading the newspaper. Their restaurants weren't so loud you couldn't have a conversation. No TVs dominating every gathering place.

They live WAY better than we do.

[aint_no_life_nowhere]

28. What's known as a "Croque-Monsieur"

MMMmmmmm! I even like the roasted chestnuts you can buy this time of year on the streets of Paris. And the food down south, the bouillabaisse, the salade nicoise, the pan bagna, the sardines fried in mint, is even better.

[patrice]

29. You're making me feel bad. My daughter and her husband are

headed to Cannes this year on business. They wanted me to go along, but I got laid off again. :(

[Blue_Tires]

34. and better soccer

Lyon could beat anything we have over here in MLS

[EstimatedProphet]

8. Mitt Romney insults dignity

[Hav]

9. .

Oh, I see that Romney does want to follow every chapter the Repuke playbook has to offer.
Earlier today, there was a thread titled "Romney desperate" or something like this. I suppose this is part two.

The American people shouldn't see something like that as an insult towards France (I suppose they couldn't care less what someone like Romney has to say). It's actually insulting the intelligence of the American people as Romney assumes that something like this will undoubtedly boost his support. Because the people are so stupid that they can be manipulated so easily, right?

[Lex]

10. What an . . . how you say? . . . ah yes . . . ASSHOLE.

nt

[madrchsod]

12. i just found "superfrenchie" on another site

i found researching another story...now i know why robert crumb moved to france

[LeftishBrit]

14. Self-deleted (accidentally posted twice)

[Lex]

16. Probably not as that would require some amount of

intellectual curiosity.

[LeftishBrit]

15. Merde alors!

Just out of curiosity, has Romney ever even been to France?

[kskiska]

19. Richard Perle owns a house there.

And Karen Hughes was born in Paris. It can't be all that bad.

[tocqueville]

30. yes he has been and is fluent in French

Romney served for 30 months as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in France

[sutz12]

18. Mitt Romney insults DNA.....human DNA, at least. nt

[AlCzervik]

20. he's just speaking in code to the "blame France 1st crowd" The O'Reilly demographic.

http://www.parisbusinessreview.com/

[aint_no_life_nowhere]

22. They're all talking in codes and tongues right now

Giuliani recently mentioned something about wanting to appoint "strict constructionist judges" but denied that it meant "pro-life" judges or anything else specific in the English language. He was just speaking in tongues for the initiated.

[AlCzervik]

23. yup, i expect to be hearing "the federalist society" thrown around soon.

[Mme. Defarge]

21. A La Guillatine!

[La_Fourmi_Rouge]

25. I fart in his general direction! n/t

[patrice]

26. . . . !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[sniffa]

27. he's big f'n douchebag

he's going back to the bottom of that tire weLL.

i hope he makes a show of dumping wine down a catch basin.

[tocqueville]

31. ROMNEY IS ALSO A BREED OF SHEEP

The History of the Romney

The Romney traces its beginning to the marshy area of Kent in England. Its origin lies with the old, established dual purpose Romney Marsh breed which was improved with Leicester blood in the nineteenth century. Often swept with harsh winds and heavy rainfall, the Kent landscape is abundant with lush forage.

These geographic and climatic conditions have led to the development of some specific characteristics in the Romney breed. These traits include hooves that are resistant to foot rot and fleeces that remain healthy in harsh weather. Due to the similar land topography and weather conditions, the Romney breed made an easy transition to New Zealand and the Falkland Islands, where it became quickly established and still remains the predominant breed.

In 1904, William Riddell and Sons of Monmouth, Oregon, imported the first Romneys to North America, where their popularity increased rapidly. The American Romney Breeders Association was founded in 1912 by Joe Wing, a world traveler and a great judge of sheep. At one time with the University of California, he was an early secretary of the ARBA, and his expertise was instrumental in the development of Romneys in America.

The present-day American Romney is a product of English, and more recently, New Zealand blood lines, which have enhanced the progress of the breed, and helped maintain a diverse gene pool within North America. The first purebred natural colored Romneys were registered by the Association in 1972 by Morris Culver of Curtin, Oregon. In the last three decades, the popularity of Romneys has spread from the West Coast across the nation. With much recent growth coming in the middle and eastern states, the Romney has become a national breed.

Romney - A True Dual Purpose Breed

The Romney, historically a dual purpose breed, remains so today, and is found in every type of farming environment. When handled properly, lambs from this versatile sheep can be creep fed until weaning, then turned out on pasture to mature, where they efficiently convert pasture into lean, high quality carcasses of heavy hanging weights that usually grade prime or choice. Romney meat is known for its delicate taste even in older lambs.

Demands by consumers for lean cuts of meat from well-muscled carcasses make it evident that the future of the lamb market rests with breeds having these attributes. The American Romney fulfills these needs, and will continue to be increasingly important in both large and small commercial programs. At maturity, Romney males weigh from 225 to 275 pounds (102-124 kg) and ewes weigh 150 to 200 pounds (68-90 kg).

The Romney fleece is unique among all breeds of sheep in the way it combines several important traits. The fleece is lustrous; it hangs in separate locks, with minimal cross fibers between the locks. It is also high yielding and easily spun. Uniformity of crimp from the butt to the tip of a lock is also typical of the breed. Romney wool has the finest fiber diameter of all the longwool breeds; the spinning count may run from 40 to 48 which is 38.0 to 31.0 microns. Ideally, the spinning count of the fleece is consistent over the entire body.

Fleeces from mature ewes will weigh from eight to twelve pounds (3.6-5.4 kg). It is the low grease content of Romney wool that makes it a very light shrinking fleece upon washing, and consequently high yielding with a range in yield from 65 to 80%.

Whether shorn once or twice a year, the wool clip from the purebred Romney flock is sought by commercial wool buyers and craftspeople. Its broad range of acceptable spinning counts enables Romney wool to be used for many products, ranging from sweaters to outer wear to carpets. For the commercial producer, incorporation of the heavy-shearing white Romney can add significantly to overall farm income.

The long, lustrous fleece, hanging in separate locks, also makes a white or natural colored Romney fleece especially attractive to those who practice the ancient art of handspinning. The fleece is easily spun in the grease or after washing and carding, and readily takes dye. The natural black, gray, silver and brown colors of the natural colored Romneys are frequently among the most sought after fleeces at shows and sales. A handspinning-quality fleece may often sell for three to ten times what a commercial buyer would pay for it.

Breed Associations and Registries

Reference:
American Romney Breeders Association

Who's Who in U.S. Sheep Breeds(poster), American Sheep Industry Assn., Inc.; 6911 S. Yosemite St. Suite 200; Englewood, CO 80112-1414 Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]

Photographs: Dr. Jerry Fitch, Extension Sheep Specialist, Department of Animal Science, Oklahoma State University We are currently searching for additional photographs, slides or video of this breed. Additional submission information.

source wikipedia

[aint_no_life_nowhere]

32. LOL - Romney Breeder's Association

aka The Mormon Church.

http://www.americanromney.org/

[tocqueville]

33. Mitt "Meeh" Romney ? n/t

[The Count]

35. I thought it was gays now...or Mexicans? I lost track....