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In reply to the discussion: Worst Talking Point, Best New Meme: Retroactive Mitt... [View all]fishwax
(29,146 posts)14. I guess that helps explain Romney's position on Romneycare vs. Obamacare
Sure, the ACA draws a lot from the Massachusetts plan, but Romney retroactively resigned as governor once he decided he didn't like the Obama plan.
Of course, if he should somehow win the election this fall, he'll have to retroactively resign during his 2016 re-election campaign.
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and... John McCain is thinking "Finally, I no longer have the worst campaign in history
Kadie
Jul 2012
#15
John McCain announces he's picking Pawlenty as running mate...retroactively
pinboy3niner
Jul 2012
#12
Lol Next time you're fired, tell them that you quit retroactively last week, to save face. n/t
progressivebydesign
Jul 2012
#19
This election is between "Retroactively" and "Forward." (Please retweet link below!)
msanthrope
Jul 2012
#33
If you retire retroactively, do you have to return all the compensation you got that period? Do you
SDjack
Jul 2012
#34
Oh please please, someone create a Retroactive Man song sung to EJ's Rocket Man music...
nc4bo
Jul 2012
#58
Too funny! RetroRomney! I retroactively invested in Price Club (now CostCo) & I'm retiring!
AnotherMother4Peace
Jul 2012
#60