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marmar

(77,080 posts)
Tue Jan 24, 2012, 08:11 PM Jan 2012

Mittens just really, really does not get it......

(AP) WASHINGTON — Mitt Romney's tax returns tell the tale: Yes, he's rich — really rich.

His returns, spanning more than 500 pages and released under political pressure Tuesday, represent an extraordinary financial accounting of one of the wealthiest U.S. presidential candidates in generations, with his annual income topping $20 million.

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As for his own tax payments, he said in Monday night's debate in Tampa, "I pay all the taxes that are legally required and not a dollar more. ... I don't think you want someone as the candidate for president who pays more taxes than he owes."

He added, "You'll see my income, how much taxes I've paid, how much I've paid to charity." ................(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505249_162-57365223/romneys-mountain-of-wealth-could-cause-loud-echo/


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As they pointed out on TYT: The problem isn't that you didn't pay what was legally required, Mitt. The problem is that is what is legally required



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Mittens just really, really does not get it...... (Original Post) marmar Jan 2012 OP
For Republicans that's all that matters. DCBob Jan 2012 #1
I agree w/TYT. nt gateley Jan 2012 #2

DCBob

(24,689 posts)
1. For Republicans that's all that matters.
Tue Jan 24, 2012, 08:13 PM
Jan 2012

In fact if he knows how to use loopholes to avoid taxes then he is their hero.

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