Anne Romney: "We tithe 10 percent." Is it possible that there are more reasons

[JanMichael]

why Romney won't release his tax documents?

We know in 2009, the IRS offered amnesty to offshore tax cheats to come clean... if he had been involved in a felonious tax invasion, then he wouldn't have been prosecuted, but that would also mean he would be ineligible to become President.

Is it also possible that he could potentially anger the hell out of the top Mormon hierarchy if theyfound out that he had NOT been tithing his 10%?

Sometimes I wonder if Anne is a bit like Victoria Gotti....she has been walled off from the real business dealings, and thinks that Mitt is totally honest--
As a convert to the LDS church, it's entirely possible that she is more committed than he is.

So, he would lose 1. the WH. 2. The power and prestige he clearly craves. 3. control over his house of cards, and 4. respect in both his church community, and possibly family.

[gordianot]

1. Possible, try this one what if the LDS church really owns Bain through offshore tax cheats?

They just do not want those tax returns out there documenting all the free stuff as well as the start up capital.

[JanMichael]

2. OK, that's interesting. I didn't take it that far

but, you do have a point. It does fit in with "would those returns screw with the church" theory, though.

[gordianot]

4. I find the tithe response fascinating wondered where that comes from, really odd.

[JanMichael]

7. It jumped out at me also

She really comes across as a mob wife, doesn't she. Fully vested and indoctrinated.

[Berlum]

9. The Mormons own Romney's Bain Capital offshoring enterprise

...I think lots of people with inside knowledge suspect that is in fact the case. And it is surely among the many reasons Romney and the Republicans are staying in the realm of the OCCULT - and preventing honest Americans from learning the truth.

[roguevalley]

12. Knowing Mormons all my life, he's paid the tithe. A friend actually had to balance

their bills and food to do it because that is how much pressure there is to pay.

I believe he's a simple tax cheat, a skank business man and a total amoral bastard. So is his wife.

RV, one of You People

[JanMichael]

16. not if he has hidden from them, he hasn't

that's what I mean; the elders, or whatever you call them in LDS, would be pretty pissed off, wouldn't they.

[AnotherMcIntosh]

17. Interesting question. n/t

[lolly]

3. Has any reporter asked him directly about the amnesty?

Or has he scared them all off with his righteous indignation bit?

I would love to see how he would answer a direct question on that.

[JanMichael]

8. I am wondering why reporters aren't touching that

one either. Is it possible that he is steering clear of unfriendly reporters?

[mwooldri]

5. Tithes are no reason to hide tax documents.

And in some religious communities other than the LDS church 10% is the benchmark set.

Besides if the tax documents show he hasn't been tithing as apparently demanded by the LDS church... then he can choose to convert to a mainline Christian denomination. And that would be a very large can of worms opened.

[JanMichael]

6. 10% is a big deal when one is that high up on the church

and you are talking about kazillions. I disagree....it's just part of his "house of cards" that he has been juggling.

[randr]

10. I have a suspicion of my own

Could it be that his income has increased significantly under the Obama Administration?
If his returns show his fortunes grew over the last 4 years then his whole "the economy is in the tank" spiel is bullshit.
Show us the returns Romney!

[Bluerthanblue]

13. HA!!! now that would

be something.

Sure wouldn't play well for Mr.Romney.

[ThoughtCriminal]

11. I'm sure God and Mormon Leaders

Have many deductions, loopholes and tax shelters so that the super-wealthy can pay less than the 10% rate.

Placing high tithe rates on the rich just discourages "Soul Creators".

[11 Bravo]

14. So, Annie, that means you spent HOW much in support of Prop 8 to deny equal rights ...

to millions of your fellow Americans? Kiss my ass, you horse-faced hate monger!

[JanMichael]

15. I haven't forgotten that either

not by a long damned shot.