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The Doctor.

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21. Just because Romney is a soulless creep,

Sun Jan 8, 2012, 04:04 PM

Jan 2012

Doesn't mean what he said here was wrong. Besides, his father said it.

My point is that the words aren't an indication that he's at all 'out of touch' as suggested in the OP. Indeed, those words were deliberately misquoted to create such an impression.

You seem to think I've made a case that I have not. I'm curious what 'case' you believe I've tried to make beyond the above.

The fact that he has to quote his father instead of himself is kind of an indication that such pedestrian wisdom is beyond him.

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Mitt Romney: Don’t Run For Office If You Need The Salary: TPM [View all] Wait Wut Jan 2012 OP

only rich people can serve. barbtries Jan 2012 #1

Just discussed on Tweety malaise Jan 2012 #2

Noblesse oblige in every pot! frazzled Jan 2012 #3

Let me translate for the unwashed masses. Ikonoklast Jan 2012 #4

Wow he's not only wait out of touch grantcart Jan 2012 #5

That's a great quote. Pirate Smile Jan 2012 #11

sounds like America warrior1 Jan 2012 #6

I think you're right. Wait Wut Jan 2012 #8

Vote for Obama 2012 rumabel Mar 2012 #55

Ok Willard whats in it for you, then? Historic NY Jan 2012 #7

He loves his country so much Proud Liberal Dem Jan 2012 #10

It is his Goal. rumabel Mar 2012 #56

Translation: If you aren't independently wealthy, leave politics for those who are. kestrel91316 Jan 2012 #9

"Mister 1 percent" 4dog Jan 2012 #12

I think the mantle of "batshit crazy" Maynar Jan 2012 #13

He's just clueless DissedByBush Jan 2012 #38

He'll serve as long as it involves other people doing the fighting and dieing. fasttense Jan 2012 #14

his five sons failed to serve too Skittles Jan 2012 #44

I swear Disney built Romney. nt valerief Jan 2012 #15

I was thinking Mattel! Wait Wut Jan 2012 #16

nt. Johnny Noshoes Jan 2012 #30

By Calvin Trillin momrois Jan 2012 #35

I figured I couldn't be the only one that saw the resemblance! Wait Wut Jan 2012 #41

So I'm gonna get flamed now... The Doctor. Jan 2012 #17

your assessment is right renegade000 Jan 2012 #18

His dad was more principled than he is. The Doctor. Jan 2012 #19

Yup, ProSense Jan 2012 #23

I won't flame you, but... Wait Wut Jan 2012 #20

Just because Romney is a soulless creep, The Doctor. Jan 2012 #21

Your "case" would have been your comment. Wait Wut Jan 2012 #24

yup, it doesn't matter what his dad intended it's how Romney sees it JI7 Jan 2012 #26

I smell a landslide in the making.... Aviation Pro Jan 2012 #22

And, Mitt knows it but is hoping that Pres. Obama... Wait Wut Jan 2012 #25

"Corporations are people" Jack Rabbit Jan 2012 #27

President Exxon Wait Wut Jan 2012 #29

The Imperial, Pompus Willard BE10sCoach Jan 2012 #28

Smarmy.. Johnny Noshoes Jan 2012 #31

Priceless! Wait Wut Jan 2012 #32

I remember reading a book by Jim Hightower as a teenager ChadwickHenryWard Jan 2012 #33

I hate to defend Romney here but... ptownbro Jan 2012 #34

"and don’t get involved in politics when your kids are still young because it may turn their heads" Utopian Leftist Jan 2012 #36

Willard is such an asshole!!! gopiscrap Jan 2012 #37

I think that's one of the reasons this article pissed me off so much. Wait Wut Jan 2012 #40

Hey you're welcome gopiscrap Jan 2012 #54

There is no real excitement for the GOP field currently Ferret Annica Jan 2012 #39

he'd put your dog on top of a car Skittles Jan 2012 #43

I have a BETTER way... Moostache Jan 2012 #42

Trying to prevent the rich from holding public office won't accomplish what we want. RickFromMN Jan 2012 #45

You make some very good points. Wait Wut Jan 2012 #48

This sentiment seems to be playing out in the real world johnlal Jan 2012 #46

Great evidence of why all elections in the US need to be publicly funded. caveat_imperator Jan 2012 #47

I somewhat agree, but... Wait Wut Jan 2012 #49

Nitwit. The Founding Fathers specifically wanted "middling class" law makers Bruce Wayne Jan 2012 #50

He ignored his dad's advice. hay rick Jan 2012 #51

I think the RepubliCON clown car RoccoR5955 Jan 2012 #52

What an idiotic statement Proud Liberal Dem Jan 2012 #53