Mitt Romney’s Etch A Sketch at work on abortion issue

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Here’s what Mitt Romney had to say yesterday in an interview with the editorial board of the Des Moines Register:

“There’s no legislation with regards to abortion that I’m familiar with that would become part of my agenda.”

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Here’s what Romney spokesperson Andrea Saul told Katrina Trinko of the right-wing National Review after the above interview:

When I asked Romney spokesperson Andrea Saul to clarify what Romney had meant there (since the Huffington Post at least is taking it as a position that “could put [Romney] at odds with congressional Republicans who have made limiting abortion central to their messages”), she e-mailed, “Governor Romney would of course support legislation aimed at providing greater protections for life.”

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Here’s what Mitt Romney himself had to say in an interview almost exactly a year ago with Mike Huckabee on Fox News:

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Here’s Mitt Romney in 2007, saying that as president he would be delighted to sign legislation outlawing abortion nationwide:

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And of course, here’s Mitt Romney in 2002 discussing his stern pro-choice views, in which he says “I’ve been very clear on that: I will preserve and protect a woman’s right to choose and am devoted and dedicated to honoring my word in that regard.”

A lot of smart, honest, well-informed Americans feel that human life begins at the moment of conception. While I disagree, I very much respect the passion and sincerity of their argument. What I cannot respect is someone who, like Romney, claims to share that passion and sincerity yet also tries to tell everyone else that don’t worry, he won’t do anything about it, that it’s pretty much just a debating point for him.

– Jay Bookman

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Pass the Cheesy Grits Please

October 10th, 2012
10:55 am

Brosephus™

October 10th, 2012
10:57 am

stands for decibels

October 10th, 2012
10:57 am

I hope Team Obama realizes that nobody, but nobody, likes a squishy, wishy-washy flip-flopper.

Brosephus™

October 10th, 2012
10:58 am

Thomas Heyward Jr

October 10th, 2012
10:59 am

Abortion versus Civil rights.
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Romney-bots are still out-moondancing the Obama-bots.
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The Ron Paul Intelligencia are amused.
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Carry on.

stands for decibels

October 10th, 2012
10:59 am

Here’s Mitt Romney in 2007

he was running for President, for Pete’s sake.

getalife

October 10th, 2012
11:00 am

The only thing Big Bird stands for is cutting PBS as his deficit plan and that is subject to change.

His spine is made of jello.

Too weak to be President. Period.

Brosephus™

October 10th, 2012
11:01 am

Brosephus™

October 10th, 2012
11:03 am

Ron Paul Intelligencia

Nominee for “Oxymoron of the Year” for 2010, 2011, and 2012

stands for decibels

October 10th, 2012
11:03 am

Jay, nice compilation, but where are the magic words FIFTY DOLLAR ROMNEYCARE ABORTIONS?

TaxPayer

October 10th, 2012
11:03 am

A pro-life, family-values congressman who worked as a doctor before winning election as a Tea Party-backed Republican had an affair with a patient and later pressured her to get an abortion, according to a phone call transcript obtained by The Huffington Post.

The congressman, Rep. Scott DesJarlais of Tennessee, was trying to save his marriage at the time, according to his remarks on the call, made in September of 2000.

Perhaps Mitt is just trying to be consistent with the actions of his fellow Republicans. You know, the “Do as I say, Not as I do,” Party.

Ahem

October 10th, 2012
11:05 am

Jay,
Have you ever on occasion learned, or perhaps a curious interest in learning, if there have been any contradictions in statements made by Obama over the years, on which you could develop a column?

ByteMe - Thugs vs. Ilk... in 3D!

October 10th, 2012
11:05 am

I hope Team Obama realizes that nobody, but nobody, likes a squishy, wishy-washy flip-flopper.

Jm does. In fact, Jm will defend him here any moment now.

ByteMe - Thugs vs. Ilk... in 3D!

October 10th, 2012
11:06 am

Have you ever on occasion learned, or perhaps a curious interest in learning, if there have been any contradictions in statements made by Obama over the years, on which you could develop a column?

Blogger.com is ready when you’re ready to do the heavy lifting.

Joe Hussein Mama

October 10th, 2012
11:07 am

Cons, y’all got punked. HARD.

Brosephus™

October 10th, 2012
11:07 am

Ahem

Over there, on the right, is a section called “archives” where you can find such columns. Jay has written pieces where he expressed what would be considered “anti-Obama” sentiments. Contrary to what’s preached here, Jay is no “yes man” that only writes about rainbows and sugar plum fairies when it comes to Obama.

CJ

October 10th, 2012
11:08 am

Here’s what Mitt Romney had to say yesterday in an interview with the editorial board of the Des Moines Register…Here’s what Romney spokesperson Andrea Saul told Katrina Trinko of the right-wing National Review

Jay, notice who is being spoken to hear. In the interview, Romney is speaking to a general audience, but his spokesperson is speaking to a conservative audience. This is Romney’s m.o. He tells audiences what he thinks they want to hear, and his spokespersons immediately go out to “clarify” his statements for other audiences. (Romney’s back-and-forth on nearly issue have really confused fact-checkers when they decide to believe one of his two positions, and it partially stumped President Obama during the debate.)

Mitt Romney takes a position on tax policy to Republican audiences, then his staff says the opposite to major networks. Romney takes a position on Iran to Fox News, then his staff says the opposite to CNN. Romney takes a position on health care on talk radio, then he says the opposite to George Stephanopolis. Romney takes a position on his own immigration adviser, then his staff says the opposite.

The man has taken pandering to whole new level.

Joe Hussein Mama

October 10th, 2012
11:08 am

SfD — “Jay, nice compilation, but where are the magic words FIFTY DOLLAR ROMNEYCARE ABORTIONS?”

Remember, folks, you can get ‘Bortion Bucks gift certificates, and they make PERFECT stocking stufffers! :D

Tinkerella

October 10th, 2012
11:09 am

Mitt will say anything to get elected.

CJ

October 10th, 2012
11:09 am

Jay, notice who is being spoken to hear here.

Joe Hussein Mama

October 10th, 2012
11:09 am

Ahem — “Jay, Have you ever on occasion learned, or perhaps a curious interest in learning, if there have been any contradictions in statements made by Obama over the years, on which you could develop a column?”

Aww, are things not going well over at Kyle’s?

Butch Cassidy (I)

October 10th, 2012
11:10 am

“This change is what his advisor Erik Fehrnstrom meant by shaking the Etch-a-Sketch. Fehrstrom felt that Romney could completely change his positions on taxes, abortion, and anything else that was inconvenient near the end of the campaign and hardly anybody would notice.”

You have to admit, the Romney campaign is not only aware of the stupidity of the American voter, they have successfully used that stupidty to their advantage.

Mitt Romney's Debate Format (STYLE)

October 10th, 2012
11:10 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3I6t3VodO4

They actually teach this at BYU. Amazing!!

Jay

October 10th, 2012
11:10 am

Ahem, I don’t believe that you can find any major politician in the country, Republican or Democrat, with a record like that of Romney. His flip-flops on this issue alone — an issue of bedrock conscience for most adults on both sides — guarantee him the crown.

But if you’re asking me to make your argument FOR you, because you are incapable of making it on your own, I respectfully decline the offer. I recognize an impossible task when I see one.

tiredofIT

October 10th, 2012
11:11 am

The press covers Romney’s initial statement, but rarely covers the clarification of his remark. The initial comment is all the low information voters hear. They say the press is liberal?????????

getalife

October 10th, 2012
11:12 am

cons don’t care if mitt moves left of Pelosi.

They just want to get President Obama.

Too bad they did not focus on jobs instead.

BuckeyeInGa

October 10th, 2012
11:14 am

This is what Newt G. said about Romney during the primary debates..

stands for decibels

October 10th, 2012
11:14 am

you can get ‘Bortion Bucks gift certificates, and they make PERFECT stocking stufffers!

It’s cheaper than birth control!

Richard

October 10th, 2012
11:14 am

I’m so glad the “most important election of our lifetime” has reached the point where Big Bird is the central focus.

Tinkerella

October 10th, 2012
11:15 am

Mitt is for what ever any voter wants….you want pro-choice….got that covered. Pro-life? covered. Want a baby unicorn….he has a full stable of them. Less taxes? you got it. More taxes? of course. Big government? Gotcha! Small government…..why of course that’s what I’m for. Big military….check….less military….right. Just put it out there. He’s for it or against. It satisfies everyone.

Atlanta Mom

October 10th, 2012
11:15 am

I can’t imagine voting for Romney. What exactly would you be voting for? I certainly understand many will be voting against Obama. But who/what are you be voting for–who knows?

Finn McCool (The System isn't Broken; It's Fixed)

October 10th, 2012
11:16 am

One for the middle, one for the base

Joe Hussein Mama

October 10th, 2012
11:16 am

Tinkerella — “Want a baby unicorn….he has a full stable of them.”

Any that crap Skittles? Romney’s got a unique opportunity to capture Kamchak’s vote if he’s got one of those. :D

getalife

October 10th, 2012
11:17 am

Richard,

Would you agree the romney campaign is a joke?

weetamoe

October 10th, 2012
11:17 am

Should not be a government issue. However if both houses of congress overwhelmingly pass a bill, maybe it is a message the leader should not ignore. Then there is always evolution. There is a lot of that in Washington lately–closer to Stephen Jay Gould’s adaptation theory than Darwin’s slow dance. Another area of disagreement appears close to consensus at last: of course corporations are not people; corporations are big yellow birds.

Jay

October 10th, 2012
11:18 am

I should add — as I’ve now done to the post above — that a lot of smart, honest, well-informed Americans feel that human life begins at the moment of conception. While I disagree, I very much respect the passion and sincerity of their argument. What I cannot respect is someone who, like Romney, claims to share that passion and sincerity yet also tries to tell everyone else that don’t worry, he won’t do anything about it, that it’s pretty much just a debating point for him.

Rightwing Troll

October 10th, 2012
11:18 am

“cons don’t care if mitt moves left of Pelosi.

They just want to get President Obama.

Too bad they did not focus on jobs instead.”

Yep… and the jobs are coming back now in spite of them… not because of them. But the KKKoned don’t care about nothing else other than getting one of “those” people out of the Whitehouse.

Imagine how good the economy could be if Obama had some cooperation.

Keep Up the Good Fight!

October 10th, 2012
11:19 am

I wonder if Mitt will be for or against the right of a parent to seek the death penalty for “rebellious children” which is, according to republican candidates in Arkansas, biblically based.

ByteMe - Thugs vs. Ilk... in 3D!

October 10th, 2012
11:19 am

I’m so glad the “most important election of our lifetime” has reached the point where Big Bird is the central focus.

Hey, that’s the FIRST Romney position taken that he hasn’t backtracked from in the first hour after making taking the position. I think there’s going to be a Mormon holiday named for it.

getalife

October 10th, 2012
11:20 am

“Imagine how good the economy could be if Obama had some cooperation”

Exactly, I think it would be good enough for some cuts that would not hurt the economy.

cons are self defeatists.

BlahBlahBlah

October 10th, 2012
11:20 am

Mr. Bookman’s posting is the main reason why Romney will lose. Badly. One debate performance and a corresponding “bump” in the polls pales in comparison to Romney’s historic level of flip-flop behavior. At the end of the day folks will “hold their nose” and vote for Obama.

Ahem

October 10th, 2012
11:21 am

Jay

October 10th, 2012
11:10 am
“Ahem, I don’t believe that you can find any major politician in the country, Republican or Democrat, with a record like that of Romney.” blah, blah, blah

You must not have understood my question based upon your answer OR you chose to swerve around it and try to re-frame my point. Again,have you ever come across an example of OBAMA making contradictory statements, or been curious enough to look for an example?

Patrick

October 10th, 2012
11:22 am

Definitions:

Oxymoron: ox·y·mo·ron  / a figure of speech by which a locution produces an incongruous, seemingly self-contradictory effect, as in “cruel kindness” or “to make haste slowly.”

Romneymoron: rom-ne-mo-ron/ a manner of speaking in which a politician produces an incongruous, seemingly self-contradictory effect, as in “I am pro-choice in being pro-life.”

JKL2

October 10th, 2012
11:22 am

yaaaaawn. Digging hard for a non-story on Romney since there is nothing positive to say about obama again.

Would he personally like to get rid of abortion? Yes. Would he sign legislation as president to get rid of abortion? Yes. Is he going to try and circumvent congress and the will of the people to pass such a law? No.

These are the kinds of things a real leader does. It’s a shame we don’t have one in the White House.

getalife

October 10th, 2012
11:23 am

The only thing I heard mitt say that was true was his partisans will vote for him no matter what he says.

Kamchak ~ Thug from the Steppes

October 10th, 2012
11:23 am

“There’s no legislation with regards to abortion that I’m familiar with that would become part of my agenda.”

Is this a move back to the base after his performance as a moderate in the debate?

Jay

October 10th, 2012
11:24 am

” Again,have you ever come across an example of OBAMA making contradictory statements, or been curious enough to look for an example?

Of course I’ve come across such examples.

Brosephus™

October 10th, 2012
11:24 am

What I cannot respect is someone who, like Romney, claims to share that passion and sincerity yet also tries to tell everyone else that don’t worry, he won’t do anything about it, that it’s pretty much just a debating point for him.

When your spinal column is composed of Ready Whip™ and you can’t form your position without your advisors telling you what it is, what else would you expect from a candidate? I think it’s a damn shame that America even has to sit through such a farce of a campaign for such an important position within our government. If this campaign was for the mayoral position of Buttcrack, GA then that’s one thing. It’s completely different for the office of the President.

Ahem

October 10th, 2012
11:24 am

@
Brosephus™

October 10th, 2012
11:07 am

I looked over there, on the right as suggested, but didn’t see anything relative to my premise. Do I need a decoder ring or something?

Tinkerella

October 10th, 2012
11:25 am

In my own opinion, this is the one topic that the Obama campaign needs to keep drilling…..over and over and over again. But dammit I wanted a baby unicorn too!

stands for decibels

October 10th, 2012
11:25 am

Would he personally like to get rid of abortion? Yes. Would he sign legislation as president to get rid of abortion? Yes.

Do I, JKL2, project my own desires on this dreamboat of a candidate I behold? Yes Yes Yes.

the cat

October 10th, 2012
11:25 am

I firmly feel one of the debate’s focus should be on social issues. The WAR ON WOMEN by the Republican party has back fired on them badly. The women of this great country will reelect President Obama. We will not and have not been controlled by the old white men trying to put this idiot in the WH.

Mitt Romney's Debate Format (STYLE)

October 10th, 2012
11:25 am

Whenever Romney is confronted by any media person or anytime he debates, check out his response style. He tries to confuse the person that he is speaking to. Go back and check out his debates with the previous Repub candidates. (before he won the nomination)

Thomas Heyward Jr

October 10th, 2012
11:26 am

I wonder what Obama was saying …about anything………waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay back in 2002.
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You’ll never see it on a Bookman blog.
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lol.
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Can’t touch this….do do do do.

MIKE

October 10th, 2012
11:27 am

Maybe Romney changed his mind on this. Much like President Obama did regarding gays gettin married?

straitroad

October 10th, 2012
11:27 am

Jay, you must be getting tired. I’m waiting for your etch-a-sketch post on the Libya debacle. The administration is falling all over itself. You would make an excellent cherry picker.

Ahem

October 10th, 2012
11:28 am

Jay

October 10th, 2012
11:24 am

Of course I’ve come across such examples.

Thank you for the direct answer. Must not have been anything you considered important enough to comment on here or anyhing you thought your readers would appreciate you bring to the forefront . Understood.

the cat

October 10th, 2012
11:28 am

MIKE-the difference is Mr. Obama hasn’t flip flopped about gay marriage. DUH.

Marty Huggins'

October 10th, 2012
11:28 am

Jay,

Would you have been happier if he would have simply not shown his cards and just voted a big Present on 5 abortin related issues?

I know all Obama history started on Jan 20, 2009.

Can one flip flop from a present position.
As in can one flip flop from being there but not caring about the issue enough to vote to now suddenly having deep beliefs about the same subject?

DownInAlbany

October 10th, 2012
11:28 am

Obama raked the Bush administration over the coals regarding the Stafford Act about 2 weeks after he voted against a bill that would have waived Stafford Act requirements for Katrina victims. (He was one of only 13 senators that voted “NO.”) Now, in the aftermath of Isaac, he is requiring the Plaquemines parish to front 25% of the money for rebuilding. (note that this particular parish is 71% white). “Where’s your dollar? Where’s your Stafford Act money? Makes no sense! It tells me, the people down in New Orleans, they don’t care about much!”

Now the State Department is denying that they ever concluded that the deadly attack on our Benghazi consulute was prompted by this stupid anti-Islam movie. Susan Rice, Jay Carney and O, himself, have repeated over and over and over again, that “we saw no evidence to back up claims by others that this was a preplanned or premeditated attack…”

Flip-flop, etch-a-sketch, you say? Pot, meet Kettle!

deegee

October 10th, 2012
11:28 am

No surprises here. On Monday Romney told us all about Obama’s failed Middle East policies. Romney was recorded telling his political supporters in Florida that the Israeli/Palestinian issue and the China/Taiwan issue are hopelessly deadlocked and the only thing you can do is kick the can down the road and hope they resolve on their own. Romney is the worst type of political panderer that exists. He stands for nothing and is completely self involved.

Mitt Romney's Debate Format (STYLE)

October 10th, 2012
11:28 am

Maybe Romney changed his mind on this. Much like President Obama did regarding gays gettin married?

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Maybe he did…but he seems to change his mind with whatever direction the wind is blowing. He is desperate.

They BOTH suck

October 10th, 2012
11:29 am

Thomas

Tell Ron and Alex that I said hello.

Alex probably still brainwashing you that Ron really had the delegates?

:-)

JR

October 10th, 2012
11:29 am

Jay – video from 2002? 2007? Pretty weak argument (just as citing Obama video from 2007 on Katrina aid). I’d like to read your take on more substantive issues (which, oh yeah, may paint the president in a poor light) – the Benghazi coverup; no plan for economic growth and debt reduction except for increasing taxes on the ‘rich’; the list goes on.

The bottom line is that whoever is elected has a monumental change management task regarding reducing spending, entitlement reform, and growing the economy. Sorry, Jay, but your columns do not present a compelling argument to give the president 4 more years.

Kamchak ~ Thug from the Steppes

October 10th, 2012
11:29 am

I wonder what Obama was saying …about anything………waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay back in 2002.
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Certainly it was nothing to do with a drone strike on a Wisconsin wedding.

BTW, some unsolicited advice — be sure to pay special attention to the upper case letters in your nom-de-blog when you sign back in after doing the sock-puppet thingie.

Jay

October 10th, 2012
11:29 am

“Maybe Romney changed his mind on this.”

Yeah, Mike. And he changed it yet again 10 minutes after the interview ended.

the cat

October 10th, 2012
11:29 am

Asked and answered, run back to Kyles and leave the adults alone.
Ahem

October 10th, 2012
11:28 am
Jay

October 10th, 2012
11:24 am

Of course I’ve come across such examples.

Thank you for the direct answer. Must not have been anything you considered important enough to comment on here or anyhing you thought your readers would appreciate you bring to the forefront . Understood.

jconservative

October 10th, 2012
11:30 am

Flip flopping is a disease best controlled by the campaigns.

In 2004 the Bush campaign successfully painted Kerry as a “flip flopper”. Yet President Bush flip flopped more in his first 3 1/2 years in office than Kerry had in his entire life. But the Bush people won the point.

Whichever campaign controls the flip flop message will go a long way toward winning the election.

And at present neither campaign is trying real hard.

stands for decibels

October 10th, 2012
11:30 am

Would he sign legislation as president to get rid of abortion? Yes.

and by all means, let’s just use fluffy phraseology like “get rid of abortion”, as if that happens by some magical decree, rather than the criminal code and other nasty, coercive conduits.

If you want to criminalize first trimester abortion—which is what overturning Wade would permit, and which would surely happen in the US, in some of our more backward states, at least—make that damn case. Don’t give me candy-ass crap about “life begins at conception”, tell me how you’re going to force women to carry all unwanted pregnancies to term.

Because that’s what you’re proposing.

barking frog

October 10th, 2012
11:30 am

The evolution of Mitt and
Barry. Book material.

Jay

October 10th, 2012
11:31 am

Seriously, take a look at the last video, in which Romney is almost vehement in his support of the pro-choice position and sounds outraged that anyone would dare to question it.

Donovan

October 10th, 2012
11:31 am

Here’s an equation that merits some thought with all you liberals out there:

Bill Clinton (adored by the left & politically savvy for focus group policy) = Mitt Romney (imitator )

Since you all approved of Clinton’s tactics, why don’t you approve of Romney’s tactics? Oh, I get it! Because no matter how right Romney is, you people will vote for the devil himself as long as he is a Democrat. Real progressive ideas you all have.

How about discussing Obama’s record as a president rather wasting our time with side stories. You know…things like the economy, unemployment, food stamps, the murders of a federal agent and diplomatic personnel in Benghazi who got caught up in the incompetence of the Bozo administration. No? You smart progressives can’t defend his record? How about defending the cover-ups and being complicit to manslaughter? Too harsh an indictment? Well, you all are the ones who have blood on your hands.

Only you people are the ones who want 4 more years of the same. Incredible!

Granny Godzilla - Union Thugette

October 10th, 2012
11:31 am

stands for decibels

October 10th, 2012
11:32 am

Oy. The voted “present” card? really?

MIKE

October 10th, 2012
11:32 am

On another note, it seems ABC news reported this morning that Al queida is in fact making a strong comeback in Iran.
Seems like I saw a video clip from last week where President Obama says the exact opposite?
Gosh….who should we believe?

Matti

October 10th, 2012
11:32 am

He’s like the predatory sexual sociopath who tells each and every woman exactly what she wants to hear, and sells it convincingly. Never mind if it directly contradicts the lines he sold another woman days, or even just hours ago. He MEANS it this time! He’s totally sincere! This time… for the moment…. just…. trust him with your…… vote. He’d never hurt you. Oh no, he’d never do that.

MIKE

October 10th, 2012
11:32 am

meant to type Iraq

Brosephus™

October 10th, 2012
11:33 am

Ahem

You actually would need to click through the archives to find them. OR you could simply use an advanced google search on Jay’s blog and look for Obama in the title.

http://tinyurl.com/8okntpk

I won’t do all your work for you, just as Jay stated he would not either.

Ahem

October 10th, 2012
11:36 am

the cat

October 10th, 2012
11:29 am
Asked and answered, run back to Kyles and leave the adults alone.
Ahem

Sage advice from Grandma: “When dealing with puppies; pussy cats; and unruly children; it is best to ignore bad behavior”.

Consider yourself now ignored.

nelson

October 10th, 2012
11:37 am

Issues can always be dragged up showing a candidate at odds with previous utterings. There is a film clip out now with Obama vehemently exclaiming that the epic flood in New Orleans and the reaction to it as racial bias. There was nothing to it, the flood was nondenominational and did not target certain segments of the population. I really do see appeasement as his kneejerk reaction to almost everything.
There is an element of desperation in the Democratic camp at the moment, even attempting to illicit Big Bird to mock and ridicule the challenger, Mitt Romney

deegee

October 10th, 2012
11:38 am

And for all of you that are disappointed in the quality of intelligence in Libya, or anywhere else in the ME, just read the long, sad story of Ahmed Chalabi.

LIberal Pariah

October 10th, 2012
11:38 am

It is not Jay’s job to carry water for the Conservative candidate. His purpose at the ajc is to present the Liberal point of view. Both Obama and Romney are politicians so that explains most of what goes on with both of them. I wish I had a better candidate than Romney to vote for but I believe no matter what his faults, he can’t be any worse than Obama.

East Cobb RINO, Inc. (LLC)

October 10th, 2012
11:38 am

There will be a slight change to to $50 dollar abortion bucks. Instead Romney/Ryan will give out abortion vouchers (not valid in Mexico and can only be used in the state where issued).

Obama is over

October 10th, 2012
11:39 am

If you folks would spend as much time focusing on Obama’s platform for the next four years rather than the same old social issues, you would not be getting beaten so badly. In case you haven’t noticed, Obama has failed to articulate what he would do if re-elected. Americans have figured out that Obama can’t defend his record, has yet to define how to proceed further, and spends most of his time disparaging Romney by calling him a liar. Obama is concentrating on Romney and Romney is focused on the problems facing the country. So left leaning opinion writers can’t discuss where we have been, much less where we are going, and consequently have to regurgitate tired social issues that should not be in the political arena in the first place.

Granny Godzilla - Union Thugette

October 10th, 2012
11:39 am

Mitt Romney is really not winning any fans among children these days, or least among the people behind children’s television. The Republican candidate has opted not to take part in Nickelodeon’s “Kids Pick The President” special. While Obama will participate in the program set to air October 15, watching videos of children asking questions and recording his responses, the Romney campaign said their candidate “simply didn’t have time,” show host Linda Ellerbee told the Associated Press. The kids she said “don’t deserve to be dissed.” And Ellerbee in turn dissed Romney, at least backhandedly. “By answering kids’ questions directly, candidates show respect for kids,” she said in a statement via Deadline. “We are disappointed that Mitt Romney wouldn’t take the time to answer the questions, but are thrilled that President Obama participated in the special.” According to the AP only two other candidates haven’t participated since 1992: John Kerry and George W. Bush, both in 2004.

As has been pointed out, this follows a disturbing trend for Mitt following his pledge to cut funding for PBS, despite loving Big Bird. Strike up the sad Nickelodeon character memes!
~The Atlantic

CJ

October 10th, 2012
11:39 am

Again,have you ever come across an example of OBAMA making contradictory statements, or been curious enough to look for an example?

Scale matters. Reagan was for low taxes, but he raised taxes several times.

Romney does this over and over and over again. He’s been campaigning on a $5 trillion tax cut in front of conservative audiences, and then gets before a general audience and claims that he doesn’t cut taxes on the rich. He’s been promising to revoke all of ObamaCare before conservative audiences, but in front of general audiences he says that his non-existent health care plan prevents people from being denied coverage for pre-existing conditions (minutes later, his spokesperson walks it back).

Romney has taken contradictory positions on nearly every issue and is a serial panderer on a scale never before seen.

Keep Up the Good Fight!

October 10th, 2012
11:40 am

Instead Romney/Ryan will give out abortion vouchers (not valid in Mexico and can only be used in the state where issued).

Well that is better than I thought….. I thought he said that they would have to take personal responsibilty and “self-abort”.

Verbal Kint

October 10th, 2012
11:40 am

I see panic. Yep.

Ahem

October 10th, 2012
11:40 am

Brosephus™

October 10th, 2012
11:33 am

I won’t do all your work for you, just as Jay stated he would not either.

I’ll pay you five bucks cash for each example. With the volume you will surely find, you could make quite a haul, right? And as an added incentive, I won’t send you a 1099. ;-)

Kamchak ~ Thug from the Steppes

October 10th, 2012
11:42 am

…the flood was nondenominational…

As opposed to others that were?

Were we supposed to build an Ark and we just missed the message?

Mitt Romney's Debate Format (STYLE)

October 10th, 2012
11:42 am

Romney has taken contradictory positions on nearly every issue and is a serial panderer on a scale never before seen.

____

It comes with his Missionary training. The American people is slowly seeing how he ticks.

Mitt Romney's Debate Format (STYLE)

October 10th, 2012
11:43 am

Erwin's cat

October 10th, 2012
11:43 am

MIKE-the difference is Mr. Obama hasn’t flip flopped about gay marriage. DUH.

I believe it was Axelrod who said that he had “evolved”

USMale

October 10th, 2012
11:45 am

Romney wouldn’t have gotten the GOP nomination without the right-wing nuts and he can’t win without moderates. Hence, he has to take multiple positions on issues like abortion and hope that each side thinks that he’s really with them. He is really a slime ball.

DownInAlbany

October 10th, 2012
11:45 am

is a serial panderer on a scale never before seen.

I beg to differ. Obama’s 2007 pandering to the NAACP, with his southern, african-american, preacher staccato was “on a scale never before seen…” “where’s your ‘dolla?”

Ahem

October 10th, 2012
11:45 am

Ahem Your comment is awaiting moderation.

Must have been the pu$$y that got me in trouble, AGAIN

@
October 10th, 2012
11:36 am
the cat

October 10th, 2012
11:29 am
Asked and answered, run back to Kyles and leave the adults alone.
Ahem

Sage advice from Grandma: “When dealing with puppies; pu$$y cats; and unruly children; it is best to ignore bad behavior”.

Consider yourself now ignored.

Kamchak ~ Thug from the Steppes

October 10th, 2012
11:45 am

I wish I had a better candidate than Romney to vote for but…

For months, several people (or maybe just one with several sock-puppets) asserted that Elmer Fudd could beat Obama. Why didn’t y’all just nominate Elmer Fudd?

Stevie Ray..Clowns to the left and Jokers to the right..here I am...

October 10th, 2012
11:45 am

Jay,

I see this as irrelevant in the context of politics…BO has no shortage of material promises he hasn’t accomplished since 2008…he for sure changed his tune relative to lobbyists, wall street, and telecom among others after getting financial support from all..

I was most excited about the promises to end lobbyist controlled DC agenda…this is the root of our problem which completely subordinates our interests to re-election and pandering first to cash providers…of course he did nothing to change this or keep good on his promises to take criminal action against wall street or telecom.

IMO, it doesn’t matter who wins as nothing will change in the next 7 years or so until employment naturally bounces back. Obama needs to be concerned about voter turnout….the GOP should be concerned about Mitt actually winning this no win proposition…

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390443294904578044442604293814.html

Doggone/GA

October 10th, 2012
11:46 am

“show host Linda Ellerbee told the Associated Press”

I would LOVE to know what she said in private…’cause the lady’s got a WICKED tongue!

Look before I leap...

October 10th, 2012
11:46 am

Off topic:
R.I.P. Alex Karras

back on topic:
Mitt seems to live in a world where passing gas only stinks in your neighbor’s house.

stands for decibels

October 10th, 2012
11:47 am

I beg to differ. Obama’s 2007 pandering to the NAACP, with his southern, african-american, preacher staccato

One’s vocal inflections and cadence are even remotely comparable with 180° policy shifts on literal matters of life and death?

whatevs.

Kamchak ~ Thug from the Steppes

October 10th, 2012
11:47 am

Jerry Springer analogy in 3…2…1….

Ahem

October 10th, 2012
11:48 am

USMale

October 10th, 2012
11:45 am
Romney wouldn’t have gotten the GOP nomination without the right-wing nuts and he can’t win without moderates. Hence, he has to take multiple positions on issues like abortion and hope that each side thinks that he’s really with them. He is really a slime ball.

Hello, it is called POLITICS. This ain’t spitball, or as you prefer “slimeball”. Obama, or as I prefer “Oblunda” is no different if you are honest with yourself.

the cat

October 10th, 2012
11:48 am

Consider yourself now ignored.

Gosh-I am so relieved! LOL.

The angel Moroni

October 10th, 2012
11:49 am

You kicked out Joseph Smith when he declared himself to be King of America and his followers had to flee to Utah. Now, we get it all back. Bwaaa Haa Haa.

Ahem

October 10th, 2012
11:49 am

Jerry Springer analogy in 3…2…1….

are you the baby’s daddy?

Brosephus™

October 10th, 2012
11:49 am

Ahem

I’ll pass. I’m a firm believer that people learn more when they do the work themselves. Besides, I want you to be able to say “I built that!” when you get the results of your search. ;)

Kamchak ~ Thug from the Steppes

October 10th, 2012
11:51 am

are you the baby’s daddy?

Is drudgey your daddy?
Your employer?
Your pimp?

Look before I leap...

October 10th, 2012
11:51 am

DownInAlbany

October 10th, 2012
11:51 am

One’s vocal inflections and cadence are even remotely comparable with 180° policy shifts on literal matters of life and death?

I gave one that everyone chose to ignore. You want life or death? OK, how about the flip-flop on Benghazi? H Clinton and Rice are sitting before Congress right this minute denying they ever said the attacks were premeditated.

Ahem

October 10th, 2012
11:52 am

Brosephus™

October 10th, 2012
11:49 am

Fair enough. I wasn’t too concerned about having to spend more than a few bucks anyway.

Joe Hussein Mama

October 10th, 2012
11:52 am

Donovan — “Since you all approved of Clinton’s tactics, why don’t you approve of Romney’s tactics?”

Because I didn’t approve of Clinton’s tactics. And I didn’t vote for him. Either time.

Concern troll DISMISSED.

nobodyyouknow

October 10th, 2012
11:53 am

I’m trying to figure out if I’m a “con” or a “demorat”. Nether I think. If a candidate changes his mind after seeing information on a policy he’s a “flip floper”. They must be die hard on a liberal cause and a die hard on a conservative cause. What a wonderful world the world of politics.Have you ever changed your mind on any thing Jay?

LIberal Pariah

October 10th, 2012
11:54 am

Doggone/GA

October 10th, 2012
11:55 am

“.Have you ever changed your mind on any thing Jay?”

Have you ever changed your mind to A, changed it to B, changed it back to A, and then back to B…depending on who you were talking to at the time?

stands for decibels

October 10th, 2012
11:55 am

OK, how about the flip-flop on Benghazi?

What flip flop? your side’s pathetic efforts to split hairs over what terminology was used at what time by what individual, hardly constitutes a policy shift.

But by all means, push that button. It’ll likely work out for you about as well as that whole “We’ll have that Negro AG frog-marched over Fast And Furious fer sure!” battle cry from, what was it, last month?

Doggone/GA

October 10th, 2012
11:56 am

“I’m trying to figure out if I’m a “con” or a “demorat”

Oh, and BTW…the above question proves you are a con.

A sane person

October 10th, 2012
11:57 am

Beware a person that tells you what you want to hear…… Run from that person when they change what they say, to what somebody else wants to hear…..

http://www.politifact.com/personalities/mitt-romney/statements/byruling/false/

There is no party loyalty that can override honesty…….

mm

October 10th, 2012
11:58 am

I read somewhere this week that it’s predicted free birth control could reduce abortions by 70%.

Half of all US pregnancies are unexpected or unwanted.

So why are the cons fighting against free birth control? Because they know it will reduce abortions, and using abortion against the dems is the only reason the bible thumpers vote for the cons.

Kamchak ~ Thug from the Steppes

October 10th, 2012
11:58 am

Doggone/GA

October 10th, 2012
11:58 am

“OK, how about the flip-flop on Benghazi? ”

Obama was for Benghzi before he was against it? That’s news to me.

stands for decibels

October 10th, 2012
11:59 am

I should add about the attack in Libya–the only thing I’m especially interested in learning, is why, exactly, the Ambassador felt he needed to be in an unsecured ad-hoc consulate location on 9/11, when there was a hardened, secure-from-any RPG embassy available.

and you’re not going to learn such a thing with nitwits like the Gooper House committee buffoons investigating, that’s for damn sure.

Jay

October 10th, 2012
11:59 am

Absolutely I have changed my mind over time, Nobody. (Among other things, I once thought of myself as Republican.)

But there’s a difference between changing your mind on anything and changing it on almost everything. There’s a difference between changing your mind on something and changing it within 10 minutes, when speaking to a different audience.

And if you want another recent example of that phenomenon, this time on health care, take a look at http://blogs.ajc.com/jay-bookman-blog/2012/09/27/seeking-the-true-romney-is-like-seeking-bigfoot/

RB from Gwinnett

October 10th, 2012
11:59 am

“Would he personally like to get rid of abortion? Yes. Would he sign legislation as president to get rid of abortion? Yes. Is he going to try and circumvent congress and the will of the people to pass such a law? No.”

That pretty well sums up this non-issue. The hand wringing and hysterics from the regular libs here is funny though. They all seem SHOCKED somebody running for POTUS could possibly be pro life. OMG, the sheer horror of it!!! Yawn…

“a lot of smart, honest, well-informed Americans feel that human life begins at the moment of conception. While I disagree,…”

Just curious, Jay, when do you think it begins?

Marty Huggins'

October 10th, 2012
11:59 am

Granny Godzilla – Union Thugette
October 10th, 2012
11:39 am

Maybe he can talk to the kids on a phone.

That was the excuse President Ibama gave for saying he didn’t have time to meet with world leaders.

Golly I know I sure want a president who has time for Nickelodeon, but not for Netanyahu.

Does nik not have phones?

The Thin Guy

October 10th, 2012
12:00 pm

If we are cursed with 4 more years of Dope and Chains what will really be aborted is jobs

http://www.cnbc.com/id/49356069

Have to depart with Mittens and the Conservatives on this issue. Most aborted fetuses would have grown up to be liberals and we certainly are overstocked with those vermin. If you are a liberal, please spay, neuter, or abort yourself and your spawn.

Kamchak ~ Thug from the Steppes

October 10th, 2012
12:00 pm

STATE DEPT SPINS NEW TALE ON BENGHAZI ATTACK…

drudgey spam

stands for decibels

October 10th, 2012
12:01 pm

So why are the cons fighting against free birth control?

Perhaps because some feel Teh Sexytime among unmarried women is icky and sinful.

gadem

October 10th, 2012
12:01 pm

If the President would stop going around making jokes about Big Bird and call this duck a duck he will more than handily win this election. It is as if the President is not even taking this election serious. As of right now, I am highly disappointed in how he has campaigned.

Stevie Ray..Clowns to the left and Jokers to the right..here I am...

October 10th, 2012
12:02 pm

LOOK,

Relative to passing gas and to be fair, in the event BO ever passes gas, I’m sure he will blame the stink on Bush….

DOGGONE,

Circuitous changing of position is what it is…however I think in Romney’s case he, despite the demands of the wingnuts on the far right where the big money resides, is creeping toward the middle (whatever that now means) suggesting he will make a serious attempt to work with DEMS in congress if elected..of course that will take much more leadership skills that are presently devoid with BO as well as the current congress…

LIberal Pariah

October 10th, 2012
12:02 pm

Try asking yourself why Obama did not heighten security before 9/11. Guess he thought the Terrorists liked him enough to not want to harm us. Seems his Muslim sympathies were showing. Or either he didn’t know about the video that caused the whole mess :-)

getalife

October 10th, 2012
12:03 pm

It sad to see gop congress voted for trillions for the military but cut State Dept by over 300 million to get Americans killed.

mm

October 10th, 2012
12:03 pm

“Just curious, Jay, when do you think it begins?”

I don’t know where it begins, but obviously cons think it ends at birth.

DownInAlbany

October 10th, 2012
12:04 pm

What flip flop?

You should consider changing your name to “Stands for Deceit.”

Kamchak ~ Thug from the Steppes

October 10th, 2012
12:04 pm

Robert Brown from Gwinnett

Aren’t you overdue for denying Bob Cratchit his lump of coal for heating?

Isn’t it almost time for you to deny Tiny Tim health coverage?

Joe Hussein Mama

October 10th, 2012
12:06 pm

SfD — “Perhaps because some feel Teh Sexytime among unmarried women is icky and sinful.”

It is if you’re doing it right. :D

DownInAlbany

October 10th, 2012
12:06 pm

But there’s a difference between changing your mind on anything and changing it on almost everything.

Soooo, now he changes his mind on “almost everything.” Freakin’ Hilarious!

Tinkerella

October 10th, 2012
12:06 pm

Before 9/11? He wasn’t the prez

mm

October 10th, 2012
12:07 pm

“suggesting he will make a serious attempt to work with DEMS in congress if elected”

Pure beltway BS. The president has no control of congress, especially the ones on the other side of aisle.

Joe Hussein Mama

October 10th, 2012
12:08 pm

T. Thin Guy — “Most aborted fetuses would have grown up to be liberals and we certainly are overstocked with those vermin. If you are a liberal, please spay, neuter, or abort yourself and your spawn.”

You’re just jealous that we get more than you do. :D

Stevie Ray..Clowns to the left and Jokers to the right..here I am...

October 10th, 2012
12:08 pm

JAY,

Despite his other BS and choice of hair color, I do feel Romney’s suggestion that the States are in the best position to determine what HC plans work best for the subject folks is accurate. Every government effort to understand the insurance mechanism have reverted to ponsi schemes or otherwise exist in failure…

Despite his clear position that this should be a states issue versus a federal, one size fits all, the DEMS continue to push his alledged hypocrisy relative to comparison of his plan to that proposed by federal government..

Regnad Kcin

October 10th, 2012
12:08 pm

Romney yesterday: “Flip. Flip flip flip. Flippety flip.”

Romney today: “Flop. I have always said flop.”

LIberal Pariah

October 10th, 2012
12:09 pm

Before the anniversary of 9/11 last month. Believe he was the Prez last month.

Look before I leap...

October 10th, 2012
12:09 pm

“It is if you’re doing it right. :D

Lordy. Now I have a mental image of Anne Romney being on top.
It is going to take a Vicodin AND a shot of bourbon to fix that.

RF

October 10th, 2012
12:09 pm

It’s like the Sensa commercial (cue KC and The Sunshine Band):

shake shake shake,
shake shake shake,
shake that Etch-A-Sketch…shake that Etch-A-Sketch!

Amazing that he’s even still even polling in double-digits. Sad the intellectual level one has to reach to just say “OK” to his change-with-the-wind stances on….everything.

Kamchak ~ Thug from the Steppes

October 10th, 2012
12:10 pm

FL Gov. Accidentally Gives Out Sex Number as Meningitis Hotline…

drudgey spam.

LIberal Pariah

October 10th, 2012
12:11 pm

The majority of studies show that free birth control actually leads to higher pregnancy and abortion rates because it encourages riskier sexual behavior. You can ignore this because it is the facts which Liberals don’t handle very well.

RF

October 10th, 2012
12:12 pm

“Despite his clear position that this should be a states issue versus a federal, ”

I stopped reading to wipe the screen off after laughing so hard at that…..clear position. HAHAHAHAHA!!!!

Bet me that “clear position” will change numerous times between now and November.

Stevie Ray..Clowns to the left and Jokers to the right..here I am...

October 10th, 2012
12:13 pm

MM,

“control” isnt the issue…compromise is the issue…suggest you read Woodwards new book the Price of Politics to better understand the about face BO pulled on promise to reach across the aisle…he cut all opportunities of that when he rendered his now famous “we won, get over it” statement before of immediately after inauguration…in short the GOP was elated about his innuendos of working together and proposed a program that among other things, cut lower 2 tax rates and eliminated taxes on unemployment….he shut them down…He also negotiated disingenuously (backing off points agreed upon already) during the debt ceiling debate…he neglected to include Pelosi or Reid…they were even miffed..

RF

October 10th, 2012
12:13 pm

Here’s Romney’s theme song:

“the answer, my friend, is blowin’ in the wind,
the answer is changin’ with the wind…”

Jay

October 10th, 2012
12:14 pm

“The majority of studies show that free birth control actually leads to higher pregnancy and abortion rates because it encourages riskier sexual behavior. You can ignore this because it is the facts which Liberals don’t handle very well.

Really? Then you will surely have no problem providing links to these peer-reviewed studies of which you speak, correct? Because they are, after all, “facts,” as you put it.

Georgia

October 10th, 2012
12:14 pm

Is etch a sketch the new flip flop?

RB from Gwinnett

October 10th, 2012
12:15 pm

Mm, “So why are the cons fighting against free birth control?”

Because it isn’t free,tool. Somebody has to be taxed to pay for it and its pretty dang certain none of you libs are going to pony up for it.

Why hasn’t the DNC set up a free birth control charity and let the dues payin liberals who pretend this is a great idea pay for it? Wouldn’t have to pass congress, would get 100% support from the members. What’s stopping you libs?

Phil from Athens

October 10th, 2012
12:15 pm

I guess Jay doesn’t realize that abortion is the law of the land and no matter what Mitt says, he can’t change the law. Jay is hoping that conservatives will sit out the election because he knows that Obama is falling apart.

Keep deflecting, Jay. The rest of the country is focused on the lies about Libya/Egypt.

LIberal Pariah

October 10th, 2012
12:15 pm

Even sadder is the intellectual level that fell for the empty suit that is now the President, How’s that Hope and Change Kool Aid taste now?

RF

October 10th, 2012
12:16 pm

Albany: do I need to post the list again? I have it saved, just to “remind” folks like you who forget if after the Party Shock Therapy (or was I supposed to tell you that’s what the Tea Party community potlucks really are?)

Look before I leap...

October 10th, 2012
12:16 pm

@Liberal Pariah
“The majority of studies show that free birth control actually leads to higher pregnancy…”

Please cite at least one study that supports that little bit of twisted logic.
Riskier sexual behavior does not equate to unintentional impregnation.

Regnad Kcin

October 10th, 2012
12:16 pm

“The majority of studies show that free birth control actually leads to higher pregnancy and abortion rates because it encourages riskier sexual behavior. You can ignore this because it is the facts which Liberals don’t handle very well.”

Then we should see a link from you at any moment, right?

Joe Hussein Mama

October 10th, 2012
12:18 pm

RB — “Why hasn’t the DNC set up a free birth control charity and let the dues payin liberals who pretend this is a great idea pay for it? Wouldn’t have to pass congress, would get 100% support from the members. What’s stopping you libs?”

Because it’s more fun to get you all red-faced and indignant, that’s why.

the cat

October 10th, 2012
12:18 pm

Total BS

LIberal Pariah

October 10th, 2012
12:11 pm
The majority of studies show that free birth control actually leads to higher pregnancy and abortion rates because it encourages riskier sexual behavior. You can ignore this because it is the facts which Liberals don’t handle very well.

Mick

October 10th, 2012
12:18 pm

RIP Alex Karras

After a monday nite football game at the orange bowl, a friend and I waited by the press elevator so we could meet howard cosell. When cosell came out he just walked right past us, ignoring us as we followed him to just chat. What an a-hole I thought. Then, alex karras came bounding out of the elevator asked how we were doing and chatted with us for several minutes and giving us a high five before he left. I’ll never forget how big, warmhearted and cool he was – thanks alex, may you now collect your reward…

Look before I leap...

October 10th, 2012
12:18 pm

RF

October 10th, 2012
12:13 pm

Here’s Romney’s theme song:

“the answer, my friend, is blowin’ in the wind,
the answer is changin’ with the wind…”

I respectfully disagree: It is “I Love to Dance a Little Sidestep”
Best li’l Whorehouse in Texas

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJG75FJkjr8

Kamchak ~ Thug from the Steppes

October 10th, 2012
12:19 pm

RF

October 10th, 2012
12:19 pm

@leap: and don’t forget, if the sexual behavior is “legitimate rape” then the woman’s body has defenses that shut down the ability to get pregnant…or so says Mr. Akin. So there’s no need for birth control unless you’re consenting to the sex, right? And then, you’d only do that in the confines of the marriage bed, so it would be sinful to use birth control anyway.

USMC

October 10th, 2012
12:19 pm

Comrade Oba(mao)’s Etch A Sketch at work on so called “Homosexual Marriage” (DOMA)

Stevie Ray..Clowns to the left and Jokers to the right..here I am...

October 10th, 2012
12:19 pm

RF,

Laughter and quickly avoiding the debate in favor of sheepish following of everything President Trillions and his posse does or says, speaks volumes about your ability to think for yourself…

The states versus federal government boundary issue has and continues to be a GOP vs DEM disagreement…At least the states have had success with residual market arrangements or state pools to address the issues of uninsureds relative to workers’ compensation and auto liability requirements…Fed’s can’t credibly point to any insurance programs (Medicare, SS, prime examples…not to mention re-insurers Freddie and Fannie) that have been successful…I will say the Federal Flood program and the TRIA acts are useful but the latter can in no way or shape provide the type of recovery needed to address the loss the act is concerned with….

Think harder…you can do it!

Joe Hussein Mama

October 10th, 2012
12:19 pm

L. Pariah — “How’s that Hope and Change Kool Aid taste now?”

Pretty good, considering the only other beverage on offer was Old Style (McCain) with a chaser of that horrible-tasting Clamato junk (Palin) behind it.

Brosephus™

October 10th, 2012
12:20 pm

Then you will surely have no problem providing links to these peer-reviewed studies of which you speak, correct? Because they are, after all, “facts,” as you put it.

You stand a much better chance of teaching a frog how to hop without bumping it’s ass…

Just sayin’

DownInAlbany

October 10th, 2012
12:21 pm

RF: I don’t deny that Romney has changed (flip-flopped, etch-a-sketch) his view on some issues. My point is this…instead of listing Romney’s changes, why don’t you list the promises O has actually kept. It would probably be a much shorter list!

Stevie Ray..Clowns to the left and Jokers to the right..here I am...

October 10th, 2012
12:23 pm

We should provide free contraception and access to abortion…those who deny one or both are attempting to set the agenda despite their inability to empathise with those who are in need…holier than tho dull christians who certainly aren’t volunteering a good home for those who would otherwise be born into a loving environment.

RB from Gwinnett

October 10th, 2012
12:23 pm

I know Joe, you only care if somebody else is paying the bill. Same with welfare, healthcare, and pretty much every other one of your social causes.

I’d bet you’d have a lot more impact on these things you pretend to care about if you got off this blog for a few hours and did something useful.

RF

October 10th, 2012
12:24 pm

@leap: I love the part at 1:24:

Reporter: so what did he say?
Fellow Reporter: as usual, not a dang thing.

Amazing how history repeats itself.

Doggone/GA

October 10th, 2012
12:24 pm

“however I think in Romney’s case he, despite the demands of the wingnuts on the far right where the big money resides, is creeping toward the middle”

and I only agree…sort of. I don’t think he’s ever left being in the middle…he just said all the “conservative” stuff he’s said to get the nomination. I think he’s just letting it show again, as most of us knew he would…eventually.

USMC

October 10th, 2012
12:25 pm

Comrade Obam’s Etch A Sketch at work on BENGHAZI Terrorist Attack.

Official account changes: No protest over anti-Islam video…
http://news.yahoo.com/state-dept-reveals-details-benghazi-attack-062900114.html

Look before I leap...

October 10th, 2012
12:25 pm

“I will say the Federal Flood program and the TRIA acts are useful but the latter can in no way or shape provide the type of recovery needed to address the loss the act is concerned with….”

I’ll look for a citation in a moment, but I am pretty sure the good people of Louisiana did not pay for the levee repairs in new Orleans out of their own pocketbooks.

Joe Hussein Mama

October 10th, 2012
12:26 pm

RB — “I know Joe, you only care if somebody else is paying the bill.”

I don’t care who pays the bill. I just like getting you riled up because you get all clueless and inattentive in your posts. :D

“Same with welfare, healthcare, and pretty much every other one of your social causes.”

I’ll bite, mindreader. Tell me what my “social causes” are. I’ll give you a cupcake if you can even get ONE of them right. :D

“I’d bet you’d have a lot more impact on these things you pretend to care about if you got off this blog for a few hours and did something useful.”

And I bet *you’d* have a lot more impact on *your* preferred causes if you removed your head from your third point of contact, Champ. (laughing, pointing) :D

Erwin's cat

October 10th, 2012
12:26 pm

What could the President actually do to the abortion laws currently on the books anyway? He can’t over turn Roe v Wade

GT

October 10th, 2012
12:26 pm

Romney thinks he has discovered product recreation, where he does a market study and it tells him what the market is buying and pesto he is that product. I find interest in the fact that in doing this he advances the beliefs of his opponents, as his own, both in the Republican primaries and in the general election. Two entirely separate oceans of voters, no real preparation needed, just what ever was being said on the stage he would ditto. I remember Nixon making the “I want to be perfectly clear” statement; Romney is as fond of making as he wonders off to a new vision of himself.

The problem believing Romney is like marrying Elizabeth Taylor, if those other four guys couldn’t keep her attention what make you believe you can.

He then develops this indignant response to anyone who questions him on the flip flop, he gets tire or having to explain his position when just 10 minutes ago he said he is or isn’t for something. Didn’t he make himself perfectly clear? Didn’t I tell you I love you, forget those other woman it is you I love. Reminds me of the Alex Hawkins story when caught in a lie by his wife, “that’s my story and I am sticking with it”. Until the wind changes anyway.

Citizen of the World

October 10th, 2012
12:27 pm

Abortion is a hot-button issue that the GOP trots out every four years to appeal to the righteous/religious/judgmental crowd. They’re pretty silent on it the rest of the time. They would hate for the issue to ever actually be resolved to the satisfaction of their base, because it provides a very convenient distraction from other issues.

Look before I leap...

October 10th, 2012
12:28 pm

“Amazing how history repeats itself.”

The more interesting part is at the very beginning when he was asked about the situation in the middle east:

“It behooves both the Jews and the Arabs to settle their differences in a Christian manner”

Mick

October 10th, 2012
12:28 pm

rb

We are all paying the bill, but unlike you and many others, most of us realize that we are just doing our part to be compassionate and helpful of our fellow man. It doesn’t mean that there is a carte blanch attitude either. Cut out the massive fraud and have better oversight, that’s all we ask. The medicare fraud here in miami cost the taxpayers billions and guess which party they are all voting for while they feel “entitled” to every free handout under the sun? Hint: it ain’t the dems…

Kamchak ~ Thug from the Steppes

October 10th, 2012
12:28 pm

I’ll look for a citation in a moment, but I am pretty sure the good people of Louisiana did not pay for the levee repairs in new Orleans out of their own pocketbooks.

The levee system in La. is the responsibility of the Army Corps of Engineers.

Phil from Athens

October 10th, 2012
12:29 pm

I wonder if Jay even realizes that there are a lot of black pastors preaching to their congregations about not voting for Obama next month? Doubt it, he’s too busy talking about things that NO ONE cares about.

Stevie Ray..Clowns to the left and Jokers to the right..here I am...

October 10th, 2012
12:29 pm

BRO,

We all know that all these “studies” alluded to are most likely sponsored by those on that particular side of the issue…for example…the AEI and Tax Policy Center..??

RF

October 10th, 2012
12:30 pm

Stevie Ray: laughter is the best medicine, and I can fully think for myself as I point out the humor in Romney’s idiocy. It’s just too dang easy!!

As to states’ success with liability and worker’s comp:

They could and should be doing a lot more about healthcare. We mandate car insurance, we legislatively require worker’s comp. insurance, but we can’t do a single thing about healthcare? I agree it’s a legitimately state issue, but I also believe that the federal government has a responsibility to “promote the general welfare” when states refuse to do so. If states were truly willing to do what’s needed, we wouldn’t need federal level SS or Medicare/Medicaid. They won’t and honestly can’t because of the finances needed. Would I prefer the federal government offered states money to create their own healthcare programs? You betcha! How many have or have shown any willingness to? Oh, that’s right, Massachusetts under ROMNEY as governor! Amazing how ironic that is….

Satisfied?

LIberal Pariah

October 10th, 2012
12:32 pm

The St. Louis study chose women who wanted reversible contraceptive methods, but didn’t compare their data with that of a neutral control group. Do your homework instead of cutting and pasting spam,

RB from Gwinnett

October 10th, 2012
12:32 pm

It’s a good day!! I got a “laughing/pointing” out of Joe after just 1 post!!

What a tool…

RF

October 10th, 2012
12:32 pm

Stevie Ray: many states, including dear-old Georgia, have flat-out refused to expand Medicaid, even with guaranteed funding from the federal government. Yeah, they’re real concerned about those without adequate health care here. Just let ‘em use the ER, right?

USMC

October 10th, 2012
12:33 pm

BENGHAZIGATE coming to a Theatre near you!

State Department denies concluding film sparked consulate attack in Libya
Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/10/10/state-department-denies-concluding-film-sparked-consulate-attack-in-libya/#ixzz28ulJ19Gz

Obama LIED…Ambassador and others DIED…

LIberal Pariah

October 10th, 2012
12:33 pm

I clearly understand why someone would drink the Kool Aid the first time around but can’t for the life of me understand why anyone would want a refill.

RF

October 10th, 2012
12:34 pm

Pariah: yeah, at least the flavor at Romney HQ changes often, sometimes before you even get a sip of the current flavor.

RB from Gwinnett

October 10th, 2012
12:35 pm

No Mick, 47% of “us” are not footing the bill.

Try being helpful to your fellow man with your own money, time, and resources for a change.

USMC

October 10th, 2012
12:35 pm

Well if you can’t win a debate the honest way, “RIG” THE NEXT DEBATE!

ABC News scrambles to downplay Obama’s attendance at VP debate moderator’s wedding…
http://dailycaller.com/2012/10/10/abc-news-scrambles-to-cover-up-barack-obamas-attendance-at-vp-debate-moderators-wedding/

Joe Hussein Mama

October 10th, 2012
12:35 pm

RB — “It’s a good day!! I got a “laughing/pointing” out of Joe after just 1 post!!”

It *is* a good day! Usually I have to poke at you a few times to get the kind of indignant Church Lady-esque outrage from you that merits the pointing and laughing. :D

“What a tool…”

RB, if I’m a tool, you’re an entire Home Depot all by yourself. :D

USMC

October 10th, 2012
12:36 pm

“RB, if I’m a tool, you’re an entire Home Depot all by yourself.”–Joe

I have to hand it to you Joe, that was pretty darn funny! :-)

Joe Hussein Mama

October 10th, 2012
12:37 pm

L. Pariah — “I clearly understand why someone would drink the Kool Aid the first time around but can’t for the life of me understand why anyone would want a refill.”

Because the GOP Bar and Grill doesn’t seem interested in making any improvements to its drink listing.

Kamchak ~ Thug from the Steppes

October 10th, 2012
12:37 pm

Still waiting on that evidence.

Any evidence at all?

Jay

October 10th, 2012
12:37 pm

“You can ignore this because it is the facts which Liberals don’t handle very well.”

Once more, Pariah: Show us these “facts” that you allege.

Stevie Ray..Clowns to the left and Jokers to the right..here I am...

October 10th, 2012
12:38 pm

LOOK,

The rebuilding of the levee’s is not covered under any government insurance type vehicle although it is a good point. The corp of engineers does the bidding on those…unfortunately, the repairs are also evaluated by Federal Flood which may raise flood coverage rates for homeowners if they deem the reconstruction does not materially improve risk..

I could successfully argue that FED Flood is not really insurance but another example of adverse selection cover subsidized by the government…the coverage is ridiculously limited and the designated flood zones change all the time.

Look forward to anything you provide but heading out…will check later

Jm

October 10th, 2012
12:38 pm

Obama etch a sketch at work on his core personality

Willie

October 10th, 2012
12:38 pm

Nice try Bookman. There is no evidence of your “respect” for differing views. All I see from you is mindless, unwavering support for the right to murder your young.

LIberal Pariah

October 10th, 2012
12:39 pm

A puppet, a black guy, an illegal alien, a Muslim and a Communist walk into a bar.
The bartender asks: What will it be Mr President? :-)

Citizen of the World

October 10th, 2012
12:40 pm

I think Romney’s suggestion that each state should come up with its own health care reform is patently absurd — unless there are overarching federal guidelines, in which case we might as well have a national program. We live in a highly industrialized, highly mobile, intricately interwoven society and we are supposed to be the “United” States. So what happens to someone with a pre-existing condition who lives in a state that requires insurance companies to take them who is offered a better opportunity in a state that doesn’t? That person should not be stuck.

Kamchak - "Socialism" is just a code word for "fear," the monster under you bed ~ Kamchak

October 10th, 2012
12:40 pm

A puppet, a black guy, an illegal alien, a Muslim and a Communist walk into a bar.

Birthers.

:roll:

Oh, and Socialism — BOO!

Joe Hussein Mama

October 10th, 2012
12:41 pm

USMC — “I have to hand it to you Joe, that was pretty darn funny!”

Shucks, t’weren’t nothin.’ :)

RB gives me good material to work with, although I daresay he doesn’t *mean* to do it as often as he does.

Stevie Ray..Clowns to the left and Jokers to the right..here I am...

October 10th, 2012
12:41 pm

RF,

Yes Medicaid is another Government sponsored program that is upside down and is not a plan that will state the test of time either. I feel that the Fed government should cede the HC issue to the states with financial sharing of fortunes…the MA program is a great example of a successful model on a state level…this ACA is a dog in its current form…single payor much better but will also exceed any current cost estimates geometrically.

USMC

October 10th, 2012
12:42 pm

BREAKING NEWS… not good for Pres. Obama… Obama LIED, PEOPLE DIED!

White House Comes Clean: No Protest Outside Libya Consulate
http://www.breitbart.com/Big-Peace/2012/10/09/State-Dept-Comes-Clean

Phil from Athens

October 10th, 2012
12:42 pm

“Once more, Pariah: Show us these “facts” that you allege.”

And once again, Jay deflects.

Phil from Athens

October 10th, 2012
12:43 pm

@USMC

Jay is ignoring what will be Obama’s great downfall. This story is HUGE and Jay ignores it. I can’t wait until he says it’s the GOP’s fault or Bush’s fault. Hell, he’ll probably say it’s Georgia’s fault.

Joe Hussein Mama

October 10th, 2012
12:44 pm

USMC — “ABC News scrambles to downplay Obama’s attendance at VP debate moderator’s wedding . . .”

We already know that such things don’t matter, and we have the GOP to thank for it.

http://articles.cnn.com/2004-03-18/justice/scalia.recusal_1_cheney-case-recuse-scalia-and-cheney?_s=PM:LAW

Kamchak ~ Thug from the Steppes

October 10th, 2012
12:44 pm

And once again, Jay deflects.

And once again, the sock-puppets parade.

Lar5

October 10th, 2012
12:46 pm

The anti abortionists have a hearing problem. Mitt’s got them confused along with the entire country. I repeat: Why all this useless discussion? It’s typical Romney! Romney was for abortion rights before he was against them and now is for them but by tomorrow will be against them. Get it! It’s so simple even a flip flopper would understand. His own campaign immediately walked back his remarks acting as if they understood what he said.

RB from Gwinnett

October 10th, 2012
12:46 pm

Joe, “I know you are but what am I?” Is not a debate tactic. It’s childish.

Just sayin’…

Joe Hussein Mama

October 10th, 2012
12:46 pm

K. Chak — “And once again, the sock-puppets parade.”

It’s like a ballet piece; The Dance of the Terrycloth Sock-Puppets.

Kamchak ~ Thug from the Steppes

October 10th, 2012
12:47 pm

UH O: OBAMA ATTENDED WEDDING OF VP DEBATE MODERATOR

Headline drudgey spam.

USMC

October 10th, 2012
12:47 pm

Pres. Obama’s Etch A Sketch at work on BENGHAZI!

State Department: Libya Consulate Attack Not Preceded By Protest
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/10/10/libya-attack-protest-state-department_n_1953263.html

Butch Cassidy (I)

October 10th, 2012
12:47 pm

willie – “All I see from you is mindless, unwavering support for the right to murder your young.”

Absolutely. By killing them early, you won’t have to worry about them being crushed by debt in the future.

Joe Hussein Mama

October 10th, 2012
12:48 pm

RB — “Joe, “I know you are but what am I?” Is not a debate tactic. It’s childish. Just sayin’…”

Then why’d you lead off with it? (laughing, pointing) :D

Besides, you need to pay closer attention. I replied with ’so I am, but you’re a bigger one.’

I may have to speak to you after class, young man. :D

Erwin's cat

October 10th, 2012
12:49 pm

Again, what if anything can a sitting President do to/or about the current abortion laws anyway?

Joe Hussein Mama

October 10th, 2012
12:49 pm

L. Pariah — “To wit:”

No links, no bibliographical citations. Fail.

Look before I leap...

October 10th, 2012
12:50 pm

@ Stevie

Re: New Orleans
My comment wasn’t intended to be a defense of TRIA or Fed Flood.
It was meant to address the original context of state vs. federal management.

Were the aftermath Katrina and rebuilding the city left up to private insurance and the state of La, they would just now be getting around to cleaning the mud off the poker chips in the casinos.

LIberal Pariah

October 10th, 2012
12:52 pm

Obama without a teleprompter is like a puppet with no strings.

Mick

October 10th, 2012
12:53 pm

rb

Still using that canard about the 47%? Really, get a grip and stop complaining, as I said before, reign in all the fraud going on and these programs are worthwhile.

Jay

October 10th, 2012
12:53 pm

“Jay is ignoring what will be Obama’s great downfall. This story is HUGE.

No.

It is not. This is merely the latest in a loooonngggg string of minor events that conservatives will try to inflate into something HUGE just through sheer repetition. Fast & Furious, as I recall, was “bigger than Watergate”, the Hannity/Carlson video was a “bombshell,” Solyndra was Watergate, ObamaCare would doom him, yadayadayada.

Stevie Ray..Clowns to the left and Jokers to the right..here I am...

October 10th, 2012
12:53 pm

Regarding the news that the White House tried to cover up the real events to avoid negative exposure is deplorable…a damning cover up that speaks volumes for his failed/non-existent foreign policy….I suspect in addition to taking Biden to task on other issues, he will skewer Biden with this disgraceful act….

Joe, how you can immediately suggest that the GOP set some type of precedent is a weak defection…this could really turn the tide by putting OBama more on the defensive…can we expect more Big Bird ads while all these other pressing issues exist?

Lee

October 10th, 2012
12:53 pm

Jay….Do you think Mr. Romney is drawing Big Bird on his Etch A Sketch?

Attention ALL Repubs

October 10th, 2012
12:54 pm

Kyle just called and said that he needs you to come over so that he can get his stats up.

stands for decibels

October 10th, 2012
12:54 pm

why don’t you list the promises O has actually kept

seriously?

Look before I leap...

October 10th, 2012
12:54 pm

@ Liberal Pariah:

The only thing your post proves is that “post hoc ergot propter hoc” is almost never true.
Still waiting on a link that proves increased contraception use causes increased pregnancy rates.

Mick

October 10th, 2012
12:54 pm

pariah

Funny how obama thumped a roomful or republican congressman a couple of years ago with no teleprompter? Keep your myth alive if it makes you feel better…

LIberal Pariah

October 10th, 2012
12:55 pm

When you can refute the facts, I will cite the source. I said they were facts and provided evidence. You would rather attack the source than deal with the facts and I am not falling for that Liberal diversion again.

Kamchak ~ Thug from the Steppes

October 10th, 2012
12:55 pm

It’s called fertility awareness, and it’s all sort of awesome.

The rhythm method.

Doctors have a very technical term they use to describe couples that practice the rhythm method.

Doctors call these couples “parents.”

Still waiting on that evidence that MARTA bus drivers make $100,000 also.

stands for decibels

October 10th, 2012
12:56 pm

Fast & Furious, as I recall, was “bigger than Watergate”

What’s really amazing is how Holder is still, somehow, our Attorney General.

larry

October 10th, 2012
12:57 pm

Obama without a teleprompter is like a puppet with no strings.

Romney without a cheat sheet is like a puppet with no strings.

Fixed your post, you can thank me later.

Stevie Ray..Clowns to the left and Jokers to the right..here I am...

October 10th, 2012
12:57 pm

LOOK,

This issue I surfaced is related to Federal Sponsored Insurance mechanisms…federal aide doesn’t fall under that category..

JAY,

I think you may be wrong about minimizing the State department coming out and admitting the WH response and political cover-up in an election year is gonna cost him…

They allowed requests for increased security fall on deaf ears and now they are found to have directly lied about events without investigation to protect his arrogance…Can’t wait to see who will take the blame and fall for this diddy..

LIberal Pariah

October 10th, 2012
12:57 pm

Obama: I want to hire 100,000 teachers
Romney: You gave 90 billion to Green Energy, you could have hired 2 million teachers.

stands for decibels

October 10th, 2012
12:57 pm

what if anything can a sitting President do to/or about the current abortion laws anyway?

He can sign laws passed by Congress. Such as…

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2012/08/22/us/politics/Abortion-Votes-in-the-House.html

Jay

October 10th, 2012
12:58 pm

“When you can refute the facts, I will cite the source.”

Now THAT, ladies and gentlemen, is hilarious.

Stevie Ray..Clowns to the left and Jokers to the right..here I am...

October 10th, 2012
12:58 pm

STANDS

I think the easier task is to list the promises…the really big ones, BO hasn’t remotely kept..

Kamchak ~ Thug from the Steppes

October 10th, 2012
12:58 pm

When you can refute the facts, I will cite the source.

The source?

http://www.1flesh.org/a-deeper-look-at-contraception-and-abortion/

USMC

October 10th, 2012
12:59 pm

CBS’ Lara Logan: Obama Admin Lying About Al Qaeda…
http://www.breitbart.com/Breitbart-TV/2012/10/10/CBS-Logan-Obama-Lying-About-Al-Qaeda

OBAMA LIED, PEOPLE DIED!

LIberal Pariah

October 10th, 2012
12:59 pm

Epiphany: The moment when you realize your debate coach forgot to tell you…a lot of stuff!

Mick

October 10th, 2012
12:59 pm

I recall that a very popular united nations ambassador was killed early in the occupation of iraq by a bomb. It was a dangerous place to be, was that bush’s fault? Libya, Egypt, and other places are dangerous, surely our ambassidor knew the risks, yet even he was blindsided. So, let’s just blame the president, what are the facts? Does that matter any more?

Ronald Reagan Parkway

October 10th, 2012
12:59 pm

Just say NO to the Charter School Amendment on November 6.

Ronald Reagan Parkway

October 10th, 2012
1:00 pm

…oh and NO to Mitt Romney also.

JON

October 10th, 2012
1:00 pm

I have had mixed feelings in this election since like you everyone has opinions with proofs, and adds that are misleading by the candidates and partial answers favoring a certain candidate depending on which network that you watch for news. I watched the debates where it was man against man with the same questions. It was not even close with which candidate looked and acted the most presidential and ready for business. As the interviewer jor a job opening, it would be an easy decision to hire Romney based on the unpolluted results of their debate.

larry

October 10th, 2012
1:00 pm

I heard that the 1994 Romney was having a conversation with the 2002 Romney, but the 2012 Romney kept interupting . Meanwhile the 2007 Romney was watching the 1989 Romney shove 100 dollar bills in his mouth.

And the Republicans nominated which Romney ?

getalife

October 10th, 2012
1:00 pm

“Mitt Romney got the capital of Libya wrong in his opportunistic statement this morning criticizing the President about his handling of the attacks against the US embassy in Cairo and the US consulate in Benghazi, Libya.”

The capital is Tripoli and that is where the funding the gop cut over 300 million goes.

LIberal Pariah

October 10th, 2012
1:01 pm

Thought you’d get a kick out of that :-)

I probably got it from a biased, conservative news source so the facts don’t matter.

USMC

October 10th, 2012
1:01 pm

Joe Hussein Mama

October 10th, 2012
1:02 pm

S. Ray — “Joe, how you can immediately suggest that the GOP set some type of precedent is a weak defection…”

Because of how aggressively the White House argued over it back during the Bush Administration. If y’all want to suggest that someone can have dinner with a sitting SCOTUS Justice and then have business before that Justice — and expect that Justice to be completely impartial — well, then, you’re just a credulous and trusting babe in the woods and shouldn’t be allowed out in public by yourself.

Y’all set that standard during the Bush Administration. So live with it.

Erwin's cat

October 10th, 2012
1:03 pm

stands – exactly
all the legislation in your link is about funding abortions or not funding them…this is such a non-issue as far as Romney is concerned, he can’t change the law so why are we even discussing it..to further promote the non-war on women?

Mick

October 10th, 2012
1:03 pm

**it would be an easy decision to hire Romney based on the unpolluted results of their debate**

Well, only if lying to get the job didn’t matter to you…

stands for decibels

October 10th, 2012
1:03 pm

list the promises…the really big ones

you mean the ones you keep bringing up that were, supposedly, important to you, for which I daresay something like 1-2% of actual Obama voters might’ve cited themselves? those “big ones”?

Lee

October 10th, 2012
1:04 pm

Obama is now losing Michigan.

Joe Hussein Mama

October 10th, 2012
1:04 pm

L. Pariah — “When you can refute the facts, I will cite the source.”

You presented no facts. Therefore, no refutation is necessary. This is known as the Pics Or It Didn’t Happen principle.

“I said they were facts and provided evidence.”

You provided no evidence.

“You would rather attack the source than deal with the facts”

You provided no facts.

“and I am not falling for that Liberal diversion again.

Typical conservative dodge and weave. Disappointing, but neither surprising nor unexpected.

getalife

October 10th, 2012
1:04 pm

The gop are playing politics with Libya before all facts are known but they should be discussing helping our ally Turkey if they engage more with Syria,

cnn is reporting this story saying he went “moderate” but did use the term flip flop.

tiredofIT

October 10th, 2012
1:05 pm

I find it hard to believe that party as principled as the GOP would support someone that flip-flops like Willard. I remember the GOP outrage over John Kerry and he looks like an amateur compared to Willard.

USMC

October 10th, 2012
1:05 pm

HOLD YOUR SEATS! HERE COMES BENGHAZIGATE!

Heritage Foundation Shows White House ‘Disinformation Campaign’ On Libya
http://www.breitbart.com/Breitbart-TV/2012/10/08/Video-The-White-House-Disinformation-Campaign-on-Libya

stands for decibels

October 10th, 2012
1:06 pm

all the legislation in your link is about funding abortions or not funding them…

er no, there’s one that criminalizes abortion, actually, if you’re paying attention: “Fines and imprisons doctors who perform sex-selective abortions.”

…and that’s just what these sexist cretins managed to pass for fun. One can only imagine what they might pass if they had a majority in the Senate and a Republican President.

AmericaShrugged

October 10th, 2012
1:06 pm

How shortsigthed of the Dems to support abortion when most of those aborted would be future members of the Dem entitlement voting base!

YouLibs

October 10th, 2012
1:06 pm

Joe Hussein Mama

October 10th, 2012
1:07 pm

L. Pariah — “Obama: I want to hire 100,000 teachers
Romney: You gave 90 billion to Green Energy, you could have hired 2 million teachers.”

http://blog.cleanenergy.org/2012/10/04/did-obama-spend-90-billion-on-green-energy/

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/ezra-klein/wp/2012/10/04/a-closer-look-at-obamas-90-billion-for-clean-energy/

larry

October 10th, 2012
1:07 pm

Ann Romney will visit the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida today, which has received millions from the stimulus (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act). Her husband and his running mate Paul Ryan both opposed the measure, which President Obama signed into law in February of 2009.

Romney and Ryan have criticized the president’s stimulus and its results. Romney has said the president’s vision has failed and released a statement saying “the only thing President Obama’s stimulus has produced is a series of broken promises” on the three-year anniversary of the stimulus. These comments haven’t stopped the candidates from campaigning at sites that have benefited from the funding, however.

It’d be nice if they said “I’m sorry your husband opposed the stimulus bill. We received money from it, and we benefited TREMENDOUSLY”. (but, we know they won’t. It would be nice though)

stands for decibels

October 10th, 2012
1:07 pm

Obama Leads ‘¡Si Se Puede!’ Cheer At Cesar Chavez Rally

I hear there’s video of him hugging black people somewhere, as well.

emz

October 10th, 2012
1:07 pm

Good article.

getalife

October 10th, 2012
1:09 pm

“Good article”

Agreed.

Joe Hussein Mama

October 10th, 2012
1:09 pm

AmericaShrugged — “How shortsigthed of the Dems to support abortion when most of those aborted would be future members of the Dem entitlement voting base!”

If that were actually true, then you should be just A-Okay with abortion going on, then shouldn’t you?

Billybob

October 10th, 2012
1:11 pm

Jay Bookman’s Etch A Sketch of Romney Based On Media Matters, White House Coming From Southwesterly Today……Hack

larry

October 10th, 2012
1:11 pm

To all the pro-lifers…………… you want to get rid of abortions except in cases of rape, incest or where the life of the mother is in danger?

Lets make all adoptions free. Thats right free. Not 5,000 to 40,000 dollars. Freeeee!!!

Billybob

October 10th, 2012
1:12 pm

fyi…..which way is the wind blowing jay?

Granny Godzilla - Union Thugette

October 10th, 2012
1:12 pm

Marty Huggins’

October 10th, 2012
11:59 am
Granny Godzilla – Union Thugette
October 10th, 2012
11:39 am

Maybe he can talk to the kids on a phone.

That was the excuse President Ibama gave for saying he didn’t have time to meet with world leaders.

Golly I know I sure want a president who has time for Nickelodeon, but not for Netanyahu.

Does nik not have phones?

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Good Lord Almighty

Are all Romney fans liars?

Geez, is it catching?

Jm

October 10th, 2012
1:14 pm

Jay, I don’t think people should have to take one side or the other necessarily

It’s a complex issue

I personally think later term abortions should be severely restricted

But that women should also certainly have access to first trimester abortion services

Romney may very well also have mixed feelings

And he probably also feels that currently the economy is way more important than abortion issues

As do I

stands for decibels

October 10th, 2012
1:14 pm

Heritage Foundation Shows White House ‘Disinformation Campaign’

in other news…

One Hundred Dollars Cash in Hand allows Area Resident to ‘Get Lucky’ with Prostitute

Billybob

October 10th, 2012
1:14 pm

granny,
another failed liberal media template in the making…..easy

kitty

October 10th, 2012
1:14 pm

Read a joke the other day that pretty much sums this up….

A liberal, a conservative and a libertarian walk into a bar. The bartender asks, “What’ll ya have, Mitt?”

Wonder which Mitt the people who vote for him are voting for? At this point I doubt they know. I know politicians are not honest by nature, but this guy is over the top and people are buying it? Is America or half of America anyway really that gullible? If so, that is scary.

Look before I leap...

October 10th, 2012
1:15 pm

” probably got it from a biased, conservative news source so the facts don’t matter….”

Let me fix that for you:
” I got it from a biased, conservative news source so the facts don’t matter.”

Patheos.com? too funny

stands for decibels

October 10th, 2012
1:16 pm

I personally think later term abortions should be severely restricted

But that women should also certainly have access to first trimester abortion services

as I’ve said a gazillion times–that means you support the legal right to terminate a pregnancy as laid out in Roe v. Wade.

Which is the position of a pretty clear majority of Americans, no matter how the pro-criminalization “conservatives” try to mince words and split hairs.

moonbat betty

October 10th, 2012
1:17 pm

“How shortsigthed of the Dems to support abortion when most of those aborted would be future members of the Dem entitlement voting base!”

What a disgusting thing to say.

This issue is a hypothetical non-issue – just a smoke screen for Obamamaniacs side step real issues.

New drinking game:

Take a shot when ever you see or hear the words “Big Bird” or “Etch a Sketch”.

Stevie Ray..Clowns to the left and Jokers to the right..here I am...

October 10th, 2012
1:17 pm

MICK

This story is about an attempted cover-up by the WH (Jay Carnage), UN Representative, etcetera…they practiced contempt prior to investigation either erroneously or intentionally, given it’s an election year, I suspect the latter will be proven true..bet the DEMS try to temporarily table the investigation until after election.

JOE,

I have no idea what the link is between this likely cover up for political gain and some dinner some guy had with a sitting SCOTUS…What am I missing? BTW, didnt vote for BUSH

GETALIFE

Of course the GOP are playing politics…it is likely based on what the STATE DEPT is admitting to, that your guy played politics, once again attempting to lay off responsibility for bad news by not investigating or intentionally misleading the public…no doubt for the polls…I would hope at least some of you dems could admit that if the STATE Dept data is credible, it suggests this administration’s lack of cogent foreign policy and resulting and predictable slow or no response is a problem…

massachusetts refugee

October 10th, 2012
1:18 pm

everyone here knows, in your heart of hearts, that it matters not one whit who gets elected. if rominee wins, he has an intransigent democratic senate caucus which will block him at every turn, and if obama wins he has an equally intransigent house republican caucus, which will block him at every turn. stalemate. with an emphasis on the stale…

Billybob

October 10th, 2012
1:19 pm

kitty,
how do you think hussein got elected……libs make it so easy

Billybob

October 10th, 2012
1:20 pm

repubs are going to win the senate mr……get ready

Jm

October 10th, 2012
1:21 pm

“It is not. This is merely the latest in a loooonngggg string of minor events that conservatives will try to inflate into something HUGE just through sheer repetition. Fast & Furious, as I recall, was “bigger than Watergate”, the Hannity/Carlson video was a “bombshell,” Solyndra was Watergate, ObamaCare would doom him, yadayadayada.”

What was the “yadayadayada” event? :)

Keep Up the Good Fight!

October 10th, 2012
1:21 pm

I suspect the latter will be proven true.

Lots of GOP “suspecting”…. no facts, evidence or even reasonable suspicion. Just plain “suspecting” because I don’t like it.

Welchnan-style!

Stevie Ray..Clowns to the left and Jokers to the right..here I am...

October 10th, 2012
1:22 pm

STANDS

you mean the ones you keep bringing up that were, supposedly, important to you, for which I daresay something like 1-2% of actual Obama voters might’ve cited themselves? those “big ones”?

You can’t deny the importance to DEMs at the time of taking wall street, fat cats and telecom to task for criminal activity….you can’t deny the importance of Obama suggesting he will address the lobbyist controlled agenda..you can’t deny he didn’t cut deficit….you can’t deny he took zero action on his promise to offer a macro immigration policy…

These are all important things…do you see no shortcomings with this guy? Does it not matter to you that he promised change yet the status quo in DC remains stronger than ever?

JamVet

October 10th, 2012
1:22 pm

Just tell all of the Republican sluts and prostitutes who keep the baby killers rolling in dough to send their videos to Rush…

stands for decibels

October 10th, 2012
1:23 pm

What was the “yadayadayada” event?

Herman Cain’s 9 pizzas for 9 dollars in 9 minutes.

Ronald Reagan Parkway

October 10th, 2012
1:23 pm

A list of reasons and excuses why Republican/Cons/Mitt people
feel they lost the election.The list is ongoing,,, and I will try to post it everyday,,feel free to add to it,,copy,,paste and pass around if you like,,and on Nov 7th
we will review it all. Thank you

People didn’t get the whole “Like Trees” thing
Romney Wasn’t Conservative Enough
Romney wasn’t severely conservative enough
Older white southerners didn’t make it to the polls
The Federal Government rigged the vote
All those poor welfare people voted for the other guy
Most of the 1% were vacationing and couldn’t make it to vote
Skewed polls depressed Republican turnout
The gov’t allowed people to vote to early
The great suppression didn’t work
African-American Americans
Latino Americans
LBGT Americans
People who make $35-65,000 a year,,,just don’t get it
We should have ran Newt

Don't Forget

October 10th, 2012
1:23 pm

“I don’t trust Romney. He shouldn’t make my son’s death part of his political agenda. It’s wrong to use these brave young men, who wanted freedom for all, to degrade Obama,” said Barbara Doherty, Glen’s mother.

RB from Gwinnett

October 10th, 2012
1:23 pm

Show me where I lead off with it Joe.

Stevie Ray..Clowns to the left and Jokers to the right..here I am...

October 10th, 2012
1:24 pm

REFUGEE

Agreed except I’m thinking best outcome for all is that whoever is elected pres faces a majority of the opposite party in both houses…he will be force to compromise…maybe something will get done…we do need more moderation and less radical BS..

RF

October 10th, 2012
1:25 pm

WOW- you leave for a smoke break and come back to a gazillion citations from breitbart. com….who set the intellectual bar so low today? Anyone….Bueller?

Jm

October 10th, 2012
1:25 pm

Sfd

I may be wrong, but to my knowledge roe-wade places no restrictions on abortion

If you say it does, please prove it

Keep Up the Good Fight!

October 10th, 2012
1:26 pm

Agreed except I’m thinking best outcome for all is that whoever is elected pres faces a majority of the opposite party in both houses…he will be force to compromise…maybe something will get done

Hmmm… reality is not your strength is it?

RB from Gwinnett

October 10th, 2012
1:27 pm

Mick, if you have a solution to the fraud problem, I’m sure somebody in Washington has a job for you.

Denying the 47% number is part of the problem. When a tax increase means nothing to half the people, our future is pretty bleak. See Greece.

RF

October 10th, 2012
1:27 pm

Parkway: running Newt would have been even worse. At least Romney sounds sane as he changes his stance. Newt’s stances are all just plumb crazy!

My apologies in advance for this comment to td: we all know how proud he is of the A in Newt’s class in college…

Matti

October 10th, 2012
1:27 pm

Romney may very well also have mixed feelings. And he probably also feels that currently the economy is way more important than abortion issues. As do I.

Then y’all need to be keenly aware that most GOP-controlled state legislatures — including and especially Georgia’s — do not share your priorities.

Joe Hussein Mama

October 10th, 2012
1:28 pm

S. Ray — “JOE, I have no idea what the link is between this likely cover up for political gain and some dinner some guy had with a sitting SCOTUS…What am I missing?”

The “some guy” was Vice President Cheney, who had a case pending before the SCOTUS *at the time he had dinner and went on hunting trips* with Justice Scalia. A hue and cry was raised, but Scalia refused to recuse himself from the case involving Cheney and that was that.

So, now that we know that dinner and hunting trips together do not create a conflict of interest — per Justice Scalia — then we can easily infer that attending a wedding and reception don’t create one either.

QED.

stands for decibels

October 10th, 2012
1:28 pm

SR @ 1.22, I really don’t have time to dilly dally over which issues Obama happened to come up short over weighed most heavily in a majority of voters’ minds, although the notion that a significant number considered deficit reduction a major reason is pretty laughable.

I think I’ll just leave you with this linkee and say it makes as good a case from the left as any.

http://www.holdyournoseandvoteobama2012.com/

Ronald Reagan Parkway

October 10th, 2012
1:28 pm

Parkway: running Newt would have been even worse. At least Romney sounds sane as he changes his stance. Newt’s stances are all just plumb crazy!

____

Feel free to add it to the list.

Stevie Ray..Clowns to the left and Jokers to the right..here I am...

October 10th, 2012
1:28 pm

KEEP,

What evidence did President Spineless have when he went to amazing trouble to allow that RICE woman to continue to lay blame on a film up to a week or more following? What about to push Jay Carnage in front of camera to state the same?

There is some evidence that requests for increased security went without response…there is Zero evidence that the libyan government captured anyone who is responsible for the attack….there is evidence coming out that Clintons department knew since early on that this was a terrorist attack but this was kept from us…

John

October 10th, 2012
1:30 pm

Hmm. Not a single word on the real story about Obamas coverup of the assassination of the Libyan ambassador. You earn every penny the dnc pays you

Billybob

October 10th, 2012
1:30 pm

jam,
bill clinton, oval office, perjury……enough said

Mick

October 10th, 2012
1:30 pm

rb

I’m not going to go over the litany of taxes that capture the non income taxpayers which should include your beloved corporations, but you just promote your ignorance by comparing the US to greece…

RF

October 10th, 2012
1:30 pm

RB: oh but the tax increase will mean something. Which half do you think Mitt will raise taxes on? Actually, which percentage WON’T he raise taxes on? You can do the math, right? The 1% he loves ever so much.

Stevie Ray..Clowns to the left and Jokers to the right..here I am...

October 10th, 2012
1:31 pm

STANDS,

Figures you can spare not time in your busy day to respond credibly..

Before you pop off again that the deficit/debt wasn’t important in 2008, you may want to take a gander at attached..

http://www.usnews.com/opinion/articles/2008/10/30/5-most-important-issues-for-voters

Dina

October 10th, 2012
1:33 pm

Mitt Romney became the GOP nominee….by default…..and it shows.

Don't Forget

October 10th, 2012
1:35 pm

Stevie Ray..Clowns to the left and Jokers to the right..here I am...

October 10th, 2012
1:36 pm

RF,

You should call BO’s only strategy thus far to address deficit is to raise taxes on 1%’ers what it is…political theatre to further divide all and lay blame off on those same folks…Look at the numbers, this increase would generate about $800 million over 10 years…our problem if deficit continues will be an additional $4 trillion to top debt off at $20 trillion…if you divide $800 billion into 20 trillion….oh you get the picture…it amounts to 4% of the total problem…what else does he have??

stands for decibels

October 10th, 2012
1:36 pm

but to my knowledge roe-wade places no restrictions on abortion

I’m having one of those “…the hell?” moments. Really? that’s a strange thing to say.

Roe was framed in terms of fetal viability. I don’t claim to be a lawyer, but restrictions are permitted as viability is approached, thus later term abortions can be regulated. I figure everyone knows that.

Since the embryonic development within the first trimester is hell-and-gone from viability, there is a constitutional right to terminate at that point. Later on, well, there’ve been a bunch of decisions since Roe that’ve considered this, and put a finer point on what’s a right and what is not…

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roe_v._Wade

Regnad Kcin

October 10th, 2012
1:36 pm

“When a tax increase means nothing to half the people, our future is pretty bleak”

Why?

Joe Hussein Mama

October 10th, 2012
1:36 pm

RB — “Show me where I lead off with it Joe.”

You employed a variation of the Tu Quoque logical fallacy. Loosely translated from Latin, Tu Quoque means “you, too” or “so do you.”

Here’s what you said.

“Because it isn’t free,tool. Somebody has to be taxed to pay for it and its pretty dang certain none of you libs are going to pony up for it.”

“Why hasn’t the DNC set up a free birth control charity and let the dues payin liberals who pretend this is a great idea pay for it? Wouldn’t have to pass congress, would get 100% support from the members. What’s stopping you libs?”

http://blogs.ajc.com/jay-bookman-blog/2012/10/10/mitt-romneys-etch-a-sketch-at-work-on-abortion-issue/?cp=2#comment-1106561

You asserted why you didn’t want to pay for something and demanded to know why liberals *also* weren’t paying for it. Far too easy, RB.

You know, if you ever want to be polite, I think we could have a really enjoyable and productive discussion. That said, I don’t think you really *want* to be polite. Heck, I wasn’t even the first person you called a “tool” on this single thread. :D

Then again, if being rude to me online helps you work out your frustrations so that you don’t go home in the evening and kick your dog/yell at your wife, I guess I’m okay with that. ;)

Keep Up the Good Fight!

October 10th, 2012
1:37 pm

Stevie… well if you put down your WND perhaps you will realize the situation in Egypt also happened. Now when you go back and support your suspicion with some evidence to support it with citations, dates, etc. come back like an adult to discuss.

JamVet

October 10th, 2012
1:38 pm

bbob,

Bill Clinton makes Republican women kill their babies?

That is one powerful guy…

Don't Forget

October 10th, 2012
1:38 pm

Zekenya

October 10th, 2012
1:40 pm

For most of us, except the fringe crazies on the hard left and hard right, abortion just is not a big issue.

The first priority for President Romney will be to put the nation’s fiscal house in order after four years of mismanagement by the community organizer. If he starts delving into abortion issues in any serious way, however, he’ll likely be a one term president.

stands for decibels

October 10th, 2012
1:40 pm

Yes, SR, when people were read a list of issues and that list included “the deficit,” many were (and probably are) still willing to say “yeah, it’s important.” Here’s a link to the actual gallup survey you’d referenced.

http://www.gallup.com/poll/111586/Economy-Reigns-Supreme-Voters.aspx

That doesn’t translate into “I’m gonna vote for Obama because he’s gonna reduce the deficit.”

USMC

October 10th, 2012
1:41 pm

“Jay is ignoring what will be Obama’s great downfall. This story is HUGE.”

That’s because JAY BOOKMAN and Hillary know that the incident in Benghazi is just a VAST RIGHTWING CONSPIRACY….
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwtkorQKGFE

DannyX

October 10th, 2012
1:42 pm

Here is a clip of Romney debating Ted Kennedy on the subject of abortion. Romney is quite adamant on his support for abortion. Love the part where Kennedy calls Romney “multiple choice”

Multiple Choice Mitt, take your pick.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeQGObiGGqY

Go Navy

October 10th, 2012
1:43 pm

That’s because JAY BOOKMAN and Hillary know that the incident in Benghazi is just a VAST RIGHTWING CONSPIRACY

___

sounds like Fast and Furious.

JamVet

October 10th, 2012
1:43 pm

“…a one term president.”

Racist meat, how much have you wagered on Willard?

LOL…

bob

October 10th, 2012
1:44 pm

Flip flop, you mean it was all because of a video and now it not only wasn’t about a video but we never ever ever blamed it on a video ? You mean that flip flop over the murder of our ambassador ? Even the president of Libya knew a video had nothing to do with it yet the gang that can’t shoot straight thought it was, how clueless can they be. You don’t think the admin knew the truth but lied about it do you ? And which is better, an admin that thought this was spontaneous or an admin that lies for several weeks until they decide to come out with what really happened. I am starting to think that Obama may not be the smartest man ever elected. Mr. 1600 seems to have more smarts than Mr. no transcripts.

Ken

October 10th, 2012
1:48 pm

Not a word about the cover up. Jay, the water must getting real heavy.

Jm

October 10th, 2012
1:49 pm

Sfd

I don’t think it’s as simple as you make it out to be

USMC

October 10th, 2012
1:50 pm

“It is not. This is merely the latest in a loooonngggg string of minor events that conservatives will try to inflate into something HUGE just through sheer repetition. Fast & Furious, as I recall, was “bigger than Watergate”, the Hannity/Carlson video was a “bombshell,” Solyndra was Watergate, ObamaCare would doom him, yadayadayada.”–JAY BOOKMAN

It’s a Vast Rightwing Conspiracy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwtkorQKGFE

USMC

October 10th, 2012
1:51 pm

HOW CONVENIENT!

ABC News scrambles to downplay Obama’s attendance at VP debate moderator’s wedding
http://dailycaller.com/2012/10/10/abc-news-scrambles-to-cover-up-barack-obamas-attendance-at-vp-debate-moderators-wedding/

JamVet

October 10th, 2012
1:52 pm

I don’t think anyone contends that Mitt “I was dead wrong” Romney is not smart or shrewd.

He just vacillates from one week to the next.

In short, the man has proven that he is unprincipled and cowardly.

Though that is no deterrent whatsoever to his equally “severely conservative” voters who will hold their noses and vote anyway for the King of Socialized Medicine RINO.

It won’t matter.

He lost this race months ago…

stands for decibels

October 10th, 2012
1:53 pm

Not a word about the cover up.

You guys do know that to date, this Oversight Committee chairman Darryl Issa hasn’t demonstrated an ability to find his own ass with both hands, a flashlight and GPS, yes?

Doggone/GA

October 10th, 2012
1:53 pm

“The first priority for President Romney will be to put the nation’s fiscal house”

Hate to break it to you…but Congress controls the “fiscal house”, not the President.

RF

October 10th, 2012
1:54 pm

Stevie Ray: and Mittens’ strategy is to lower tax rates by 20% and close loopholes. Sounds okay in theory until you try to get him to actually SAY which loopholes, deductions, etc. he’d take away. Remember the Bush tax cuts? Which of those will he end?

You can lower my “rate” by 20%, which at an average of 15% paid in taxes would only drop it to 12%. Sounds good if the deductions for mortgage interest and child tax credits stay in place. If those go away, then the AGI goes up and I’m paying basically the same in the end. I’ve played with the numbers based on my last few year’s returns, and losing the mortgage interest deductions and child tax credits raises my AGI enough that I end up with basically no tax decrease.

It sounds good to lower rates and get rid of some deductions/loopholes. I’d feel a lot better if he’d spell those out instead of just saying “it’s complicated.”

The politics around the Benghazi consulate attack? Plenty of spin to go around

October 10th, 2012
1:54 pm

The murder of US Ambassador to Libya Christopher Stevens and three Americans in Benghazi, Libya three weeks ago was a tragedy. Serious questions have to be asked – indeed, are being asked – about the local security failures that led to their deaths and what to do next.

Why was a lightly guarded US Ambassador in a semi-lawless Libyan city filled with militias, both pro- and anti-American ones? And on the anniversary of Al Qaeda’s 9/11 attacks on New York and Washington? Should threats, albeit vague and non-specific ones, have been taken more seriously by Ambassador Stevens and the diplomatic security team around him? What’s the best way to identify and dismantle the group responsible for the murders? And, most importantly, what are the benefits of having diplomats that take some risks versus the costs of having a fearful diplomatic corps living in bunkers?

But are these the questions being asked by America’s political classes? No. Instead we have an ever increasing drumbeat of partisan attacks entirely focused on attacking President Barack Obama as the race for the White House against Mitt Romney enters its closing stages.

The entire aftermath of the event has been played for cheap political gain, with little real focus on the big picture. And that’s a minor tragedy in its own right.

Joseph

October 10th, 2012
1:56 pm

Where does Obama stand on abortion Jay?

Mighty Righty

October 10th, 2012
1:58 pm

Abortion is not an issue in this election. The issue is Barack Obama’s incompetence and beliefs. A few examples will be illustrative. Obama insisting the Libyan attack on our counselate was prompted by a short film. His own state department admitted today that such a position by the administration is dishonest. Obama as recent as yesterday claiming Al Quaida is finished while failing to admit Al Qaida was implicated in the Murders of our people in Libyan just a few days ago. Obama’s complete ignorance of the Taliban in Afghanistan. Obama has been claiming the Taliban are our peace seeking friends. Meanwhile a fourteen year old girl in Afghanistan was murdered by the same Tailban Obama has been insisting are so peaceful, yesterday because she believed in womens rights. Strange how Obama tries to paint Republicans as hating women while he supports and facilitates Muslim restriction on womens rights up to and including death for very minor offenses. I wonder if it has ever occured to Obama that if two women or two men were to hold hands in a Muslim country they would likely be beheaded? No this campaign is not about abortion in this country, it is about Obama’s abortion of the ideals and principals this country was founded upon.

Kamchak ~Thug from the Steppes

October 10th, 2012
1:59 pm

Where do the SONS OF CONFEDERATE VETERANS! stand on abortions?

USMC

October 10th, 2012
2:00 pm

Comrade Obama is the KING of FLIP-FLOPPERS!

Anderson Cooper AC 360 keeps em’ honest!
AC360 – President Obama’s Flip-Flop On Homo-sexual Marriage…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qcbKpeEvYc&playnext=1&list=PL8F51EF0357A96764&feature=results_main

Obama Flip Flopped on the issue because he needs the Homosexual vote.
This video is unbelievable!

Memory Lane

October 10th, 2012
2:01 pm

Mighty Righty

October 10th, 2012
1:58 pm

Do you recall the event when a couple of U.S. servicemen raped those Iraq civilians?

stands for decibels

October 10th, 2012
2:01 pm

Joseph, here ya go.

“As we mark the 39th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, we must remember that this Supreme Court decision not only protects a woman’s health and reproductive freedom, but also affirms a broader principle: that government should not intrude on private family matters. I remain committed to protecting a woman’s right to choose and this fundamental constitutional right. While this is a sensitive and often divisive issue—no matter what our views, we must stay united in our determination to prevent unintended pregnancies, support pregnant woman and mothers, reduce the need for abortion, encourage healthy relationships, and promote adoption. And as we remember this historic anniversary, we must also continue our efforts to ensure that our daughters have the same rights, freedoms, and opportunities as our sons to fulfill their dreams.”

Joe Hussein Mama

October 10th, 2012
2:02 pm

USMC — “HOW CONVENIENT!”

Catch up to the rest of the class, Marine. Stevie Ray and I have been talking about that for the last two pages.

Joe Hussein Mama

October 10th, 2012
2:03 pm

SfD — “You guys do know that to date, this Oversight Committee chairman Darryl Issa hasn’t demonstrated an ability to find his own ass with both hands, a flashlight and GPS, yes?”

I heard he caught a glimpse of it once and wanted to send a SEAL team in to retrieve it. :D

Jm

October 10th, 2012
2:04 pm

USMC re debate moderator

My guess is she would do a fine job

But she should be removed as moderator to eliminate in possible air of illegitimacy to the debate moderation

These are incredibly important events, and any bias, real, potential or otherwise needs to be excluded

Having the prez as your wedding guest certainly suggests a very cozy relationship even if one doesn’t exist

Memory Lane

October 10th, 2012
2:05 pm

Mighty Righty maybe this might refresh your memories…(two wrongs does not make it right)

The Mahmudiyah killings and gang-rape of a 14-year-old girl by U.S. troops occurred on March 12, 2006, in a house to the southwest of Yusufiyah, a village to the west of the town of Al-Mahmudiyah, Iraq. Five United States Army soldiers of the 502nd Infantry Regiment were charged with the crimes: (i) Sgt. Paul E. Cortez, (ii) Spc. James P. Barker, (iii) Pfc. Jesse V. Spielman, (iv) Pfc. Brian L. Howard and (v) Pfc. Steven D. Green (whom the army discharged before the crime’s discovery). Abeer Qasim Hamza, 14, was raped and murdered, after her family was murdered: her mother, Fakhriyah Taha Muhsin, 34; father, Qasim Hamza Raheem, 45; and six-year-old sister Hadeel Qasim Hamza.[1] Spielman and Green have been convicted and three others have pleaded guilty.[2

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahmudiyah_killings

kayaker 71

October 10th, 2012
2:05 pm

If listen really hard…. you know, put an ear to it….. that faint sound of laughter is coming from all of the Muslim countries in the ME laughing at this sorry excuse for a president, his Sec of State, his press secretary and his UN ambassador.

stands for decibels

October 10th, 2012
2:06 pm

Abortion is not an issue in this election.

If that’s true, then why did the Republican National Committee put this plank in its 2012 platform?
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/08/23/full-gop-platform-statement-on-abortion/

Faithful to the “self-evident” truths enshrined in the Declaration of Independence, we assert the sanctity of human life and affirm that the unborn child has a fundamental individual right to life which cannot be infringed. We support a human life amendment to the Constitution and endorse legislation to make clear that the Fourteenth Amendment’s protections apply to unborn children.

Joe Hussein Mama

October 10th, 2012
2:07 pm

Jm — “But she should be removed as moderator to eliminate in possible air of illegitimacy to the debate moderation”

“These are incredibly important events, and any bias, real, potential or otherwise needs to be excluded”

Ah! So you agree, then, that Justice Scalia *should* have recused himself?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheney_v._United_States_District_Court_for_the_District_of_Columbia

Mark in mid-town

October 10th, 2012
2:08 pm

Jay Bookman wrote: “Ahem, I don’t believe that you can find any major politician in the country, Republican or Democrat, with a record like that of Romney. His flip-flops on this issue alone — an issue of bedrock conscience for most adults on both sides — guarantee him the crown.”
—————————————
Romney said he would be delighted to sign a law outlawing abortion in 2007 and just recently said there is no legislation on abortion that he’s familiar with that would become part of his agenda. While politically slick, those are actually not contradictory statements. Since Roe V Wade is law of land, there is no way Romney could sign legislation outlawing abortion, no matter how delighted he might be to do so.

As for Obama, didn’t he run ad after ad against Hillary Clinton in the 2008 primaries attacking her for supporting a mandate to require people to buy health insurance or pay a penalty? Yet once president, Obama signed such a bill into law mandating what just that. And what was Obama’s stated position on same-sex marriage when he ran for president in 2008? With regard to abortion, wasn’t Al Gore at one time pro-life, before he realized that was a politically dead-end position for him to have if he wanted to advance in the Democratic Party. Did that bother you Jay? Did the msm hold him to account the way they want to hold Romney to account?

Mighty Righty

October 10th, 2012
2:08 pm

I apologise in advance if this story has been previously reported but Sussex University pollsters, claiming a 96% accuracy rate of their historical forcasting history, have reported today that they will no longer poll Virgina, Noerth Carolina, or Florida because their polls show these three states firmly for Romney and they are now “calling them for Romney.

Memory Lane

October 10th, 2012
2:08 pm

…when we have U.S. citizens perform acts like this and create videos, those people will remember and seek revenge. This has been occurring for years. Forget the spin and look at the “FACTS”.

Regnad Kcin

October 10th, 2012
2:09 pm

Goodbye Alex Karras…

“Mongo only pawn…in game of life…”

Kamchak ~Thug from the Steppes

October 10th, 2012
2:09 pm

OH NOES! ROMNEY LOST THE DEBATE AND ELECTION BECAUSE OBAMA ATTENDED THE WEDDING OF THE VP DEBATE MODERATOR’S WEDDING!

Memory Lane

October 10th, 2012
2:10 pm

and Mighty Righty…can you tell me who stood the watch or who was the Commander-in-Chief in 2006?

stands for decibels

October 10th, 2012
2:13 pm

Having the prez as your wedding guest certainly suggests a very cozy relationship even if one doesn’t exist

Pardon my utter ignorance, but… isn’t this the sort of thing a campaign committee is supposed to find out BEFORE it approves a debate moderator?

JamVet

October 10th, 2012
2:17 pm

Sussex University pollsters, claiming a 96% accuracy rate of their historical forcasting (sic) history…

Can you spell desperation?

And Righty, where, in the name of Allah, do you come up with this stuff?! Seriously.

I’d LOVE to see your link to this Sussex University article. (Drudgey spam?)

Chortle…

Memory Lane

October 10th, 2012
2:17 pm

…vision this Mighty Righty….crickets are jumping all around on this blog right now!

too little time

October 10th, 2012
2:17 pm

Let’s be honest: No abortion legislation, other than the partial birth abortion ban act, has passed in 20 or 30 years. Very few new abortion laws will pass the SCOTUS. This is a non-issue whipped up by desperate liberals (Jay Bookman). Regardless of Romney’s position, nothing is going to pass.

Marty Huggins'

October 10th, 2012
2:18 pm

USMC

October 10th, 2012
2:18 pm

bman

October 10th, 2012
2:20 pm

“Pardon my utter ignorance, but… isn’t this the sort of thing a campaign committee is supposed to find out BEFORE it approves a debate moderator?”

Or just maybe the moderator-to-be should have submitted this sort of info on their own? Being upfront and. It hiding info like this ….aw Nevermind

NA

October 10th, 2012
2:20 pm

Georgia unemployment the highest in years——- From the AJC this morning—- and you want to talk about an etch a sketch
If Obama can blame it on Mitt he would but again the teflon president—- nothing sticks
Libya—– attacks on the ambassador——- it was the movie that caused this impromptu demonstation on 9-11-12——— Turns out as mentioned on the same day by certain media ( not main stream) the attack was planned —- denied by Obama————— wrong again—————
Obama aids says Obama came out of the debate thinking he won——- wrong again.———-
Problem with having to borrow money from China to pay debt——— I guess Obama can blame it on Nixon who opened trade with China———-
Need a change even if it is not ideal for everyone——it is better than 4 more years of this.

indigo

October 10th, 2012
2:20 pm

Mitt Romney has been flip-flopping, zig-zaging and doing 180’s since he started his bid to become president. He’s made no attempt to hide this.
The real question is why anyone would support such a candidate.

Perhaps some of you conservatives can explain why you’re supporting such a dishonest person for president.

Old Goober

October 10th, 2012
2:20 pm

If those go away, then the AGI goes up and I’m paying basically the same in the end. I’ve played with the numbers based on my last few year’s returns, and losing the mortgage interest deductions and child tax credits raises my AGI enough that I end up with basically no tax decrease.

Your AGI has nothing whatsoever to do with the mortgage interest deduction and the child tax credit. Adjusted gross income is simply your total income from all sources less certain losses.

Memory Lane

October 10th, 2012
2:21 pm

USMC

October 10th, 2012
2:18 pm

Were you in Iraq in 2006? Are you familiar with what the troops did to the 14 year?

Lee

October 10th, 2012
2:21 pm

With Obama losing a nearly double digit lead in the polls since his horrific performance in the debate last week. I wonder how much impact the VP debates will have on the polls?

USMC

October 10th, 2012
2:21 pm

Obama White House Comes Clean: No Protest Outside Libya Consulate
http://www.breitbart.com/Big-Peace/2012/10/09/State-Dept-Comes-Clean

OBAMA LIED, PEOPLE DIED!

Jay

October 10th, 2012
2:22 pm

Mighty Righty, I find no record in Google of any such news story.

Mick

October 10th, 2012
2:22 pm

Lets roll out the fainting couch for mighty righty…puhleese the drama is killing me…

Lee

October 10th, 2012
2:23 pm

indigo….You do realize that Obama said while running for office that if he didn’t turn the country around in 3 years he would be a one term president? Now he is a liar too, right? And you support him?

Memory Lane

October 10th, 2012
2:24 pm

Lets roll out the fainting couch for mighty righty…puhleese the drama is killing me…

____

too funny.

Kamchak ~Thug from the Steppes

October 10th, 2012
2:25 pm

You do realize that Obama said while running for office that if he didn’t turn the country around in 3 years he would be a one term president?

You do realize that was a prediction and not a promise, right?

Mick

October 10th, 2012
2:26 pm

Lee

I believe the country is a lot better off than it was 4 years ago, at least thats how my 401k reads…

Kamchak ~Thug from the Steppes

October 10th, 2012
2:26 pm

You do know the difference between a prediction and a promise, right?

Lee

October 10th, 2012
2:27 pm

Kamchak….Oh so you think that was a prediction….got it. ;)

Mighty Righty

October 10th, 2012
2:27 pm

No preident or candidate, to my knowledge has ever lied day, after day, after day, as Obama and his obiedient followers including such luminaries, as Robert Gibbs, Jay Carney, Hillary Clinton, Leon Panetta, Susan Rice, Joe Biden, and a fawning press corp. as has been demonstrated by their own words for the recent three plus weeks by repeated lies over and over and over when they knew they were lying about the deaths of four american citizens including our ambassador. The lies are for the sole purpose of hiding the stupidity and incompetence of this administration. These lies are covering up murder. While the lies continue, individuals in the state department are telling the truth because they don’t want to go to jail for providing cover for the lying Barack Obama and others as mentioned above. An administration that will lie about murder to help it be re elected will darn sure lie about employment numbers as they did last week.

RF

October 10th, 2012
2:28 pm

Old Goober: excuse my terminology faux pas, then. My taxable income, the amount I’m actually expected to pay taxes on, will go up if the itemized deductions I’m allowed to claim are taken away. Therein lies my question: which deductions will I lose if Romney is elected and his tax plans, such as they are at the moment, become law? It’s important for me to know that at this late stage in the game. Obama vows to keep middle-class tax cuts, Romney…who knows? I need to know that and soon. I don’t need a 20% rate cut if, in the end, the actual amount of taxes I pay is going to be higher.

bman

October 10th, 2012
2:28 pm

“You do realize that was a prediction and not a promise, right?”

It wasn’t a prediction or a promise. It was his statement.

Kamchak ~Thug from the Steppes

October 10th, 2012
2:28 pm

Kamchak….Oh so you think that was a prediction….

Wow!

Nothing gets past you.

Lee

October 10th, 2012
2:28 pm

Mick….Ok, the stock market has gotten better because of the “1%” please remember “Occupy WallStreet”. What else is better in 4 years because I can name MANY things that are much worse.

Lee

October 10th, 2012
2:28 pm

bman….that is correct.

Kamchak ~Thug from the Steppes

October 10th, 2012
2:29 pm

An administration that will lie about murder to help it be re elected will darn sure lie about employment numbers as they did last week.

The smoking gun is the mushroom cloud.

RF

October 10th, 2012
2:30 pm

Mighty: so Romney doesn’t “lie”, he just changes his mind? Ooookay.

JamVet

October 10th, 2012
2:31 pm

“…to my knowledge…”

Also known as hoisting with one’s own petard…

Lee

October 10th, 2012
2:31 pm

Kamchak…..Are you watching this regarding the Libya attacks? This administration is busted. Heads are about to roll.

Kamchak ~Thug from the Steppes

October 10th, 2012
2:32 pm

Are you watching this regarding the Libya attacks?

drudgey spam.

Memory Lane

October 10th, 2012
2:32 pm

Mighty Righty here is another one for you..and USMC

Abu Ghraib torture and prisoner abuse

Beginning in 2004, human rights violations in the form of physical, psychological, and sexual abuse, including torture,[1][2][3] reports of rape,[1][2] sodomy,[3] and homicide[4] of prisoners held in the Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq (also known as Baghdad Correctional Facility) came to public attention. These acts were committed by military police personnel of the United States Army together with additional US governmental agencies.[5]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abu_Ghraib_torture_and_prisoner_abuse

USMC

October 10th, 2012
2:32 pm

“I believe the country is a lot better off than it was 4 years ago, at least thats how my 401k reads…”–Mick

GAS PRICES WHEN OBAMA TOOK OFFICE…. $1.87

GAS PRICES NOW…………………………………… $3.95

Joseph

October 10th, 2012
2:34 pm

Since Bookman won’t answer I’ll answer for him. Obama believes a baby can be killed at any time. He’s got a simple position…..

Lee

October 10th, 2012
2:34 pm

Gas Prices
Unemployment
Debt
Political Climate across the country
Race relations

BAD BAD BAD

Jay

October 10th, 2012
2:35 pm

Ahh, Mighty Righty: It was Suffolk, not Sussex.

And the logic of the Suffolk pollster is odd to say the least, given that in the most recent Suffolk polling Obama was up 3 in Florida, up 2 in Virginia and down 2 in North Carolina, all states that supposedly Obama has no chance of winning.

Go Navy

October 10th, 2012
2:35 pm

GAS PRICES NOW…………………………………… $3.95

___

I purchased gas this morning for $3.44

Joe Hussein Mama

October 10th, 2012
2:35 pm

Righty — “No preident or candidate, to my knowledge has ever lied day, after day, after day, as Obama and his obiedient followers . . .”

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watergate

:roll:

Regnad Kcin

October 10th, 2012
2:36 pm

“Obama believes a baby can be killed at any time.”

Joseph – what a disgusting lie. Go buy some integrity, man!

Kamchak ~Thug from the Steppes

October 10th, 2012
2:36 pm

Gas Prices
Unemployment
Debt
Political Climate across the country
Race relations

DESPERATE DESPERATE DESPERATE

Mighty Righty

October 10th, 2012
2:38 pm

Four years ago today, the unemployment rate was 6.1% not 7.8% as lied by Obama.

Joseph

October 10th, 2012
2:38 pm

Regnad Kcin:

Google it… there plenty of video’s of Obama saying he’s for killing at any stage of pregnancy…

Joseph

October 10th, 2012
2:40 pm

Doggone/GA

October 10th, 2012
2:40 pm

“Joseph – what a disgusting lie. Go buy some integrity, man”

Even Bill Gates doesn’t have enough money to buy integrity for someone who would tell that lie.

Kamchak ~Thug from the Steppes

October 10th, 2012
2:40 pm

Regnad Kcin:

Google it…

Translation: I got nothin’.

Krystal'sBalls

October 10th, 2012
2:40 pm

Hey…core principals MUST take a back seat dammit! There is blood in the water and it finally looks like MITT CAN WIN!

Matters not that it shows that those who claim to have such solid principles really have none; they merely embrace what’s politically expedient just like the next person. Now, I have no real problem with that really. I’m just sayin’…spare us that “principle”, “moral”, and “values” billshyat all the time.

indigo

October 10th, 2012
2:42 pm

Lee – 2:23

So, you won’t support Obama because he lied, but you will support Romney, lies and all?

southpaw

October 10th, 2012
2:43 pm

RF @1:54 & 2:28
For what it’s worth, you were half right. Even though your adjusted gross income doesn’t affect the mortgage interest deduction, it can reduce your child tax credit if it’s more than a certain amount. The exact amount, before you start to lose the credit, depends on your filing status (single, joint, etc.)

Regnad Kcin

October 10th, 2012
2:44 pm

“Regnad Kcin:

Google it… there plenty of video’s of Obama saying he’s for killing at any stage of pregnancy…”

Oh, you meant a “fetus”. You said “baby”. There’s a difference – there are probably many sites in the intertubes that can help you with that.

But, I think you were actually just telling a lie for its shock value – so I’ll stick with “disgusting lie.”

Phil from Athens

October 10th, 2012
2:44 pm

Let’s put this in left wing perspective.

9/11/01

Planes crash into the WTC, Pentagon and a field.

Al Quaeda blames it on a video.

Bush makes speech and blames the video.

Evidence comes out and suggests the attack was a terrorist attack.

Bush continues to blame video.

Colin Powell says the video is to blame.

More evidence comes out and suggests it was a terrorist attack.

Dick Cheney says it was a terrorist attack.

Colin Powell continues to blame video.

More evidence comes out.

Bush says its a terrorist attack.

See where I’m going, Jay?

My point: You’re a buffoon.

Kamchak ~Thug from the Steppes

October 10th, 2012
2:46 pm

southpaw

October 10th, 2012
2:47 pm

Joe Hussein Mama

October 10th, 2012
2:35 pm
Righty — “No preident or candidate, to my knowledge has ever lied day, after day, after day, as Obama and his obiedient followers . . .”

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watergate
—————————————————————-
Interesting comparison. How well, or how poorly, would you say that the strategy of lying worked?

godless heathen

October 10th, 2012
2:47 pm

Hate to break it to you…but Congress controls the “fiscal house”, not the President.

Glad to hear the GW Bush is absolved of any responsibility for the recession that began in 2008.

Joseph

October 10th, 2012
2:48 pm

Doggone/GA:

Google it you loons… I realize sometimes facts get in the way for you fruits but you must face reality….

JamVet

October 10th, 2012
2:48 pm

Joseph,

Do you feel that abortion should be criminalized?

If so, what are you going to do with the tens of thousands of Republican women who kill their babies?

JKL2

October 10th, 2012
2:49 pm

stands- Do I, JKL2, project my own desires on this dreamboat of a candidate I behold? Yes Yes Yes.

Umm, No. I’m pro-choice.

Romney isn’t my first choice either, but if even he is a dismal failure, he’ll still do more good than obama. I would vote for my lawn furniture before I vote for your clown.

Joe Hussein Mama

October 10th, 2012
2:50 pm

southpaw — “Interesting comparison. How well, or how poorly, would you say that the strategy of lying worked?”

Ask someone who was involved in the Watergate Affair. Maybe G. Gordon Liddy still has a radio show so you could call in and ask him.

Joseph

October 10th, 2012
2:50 pm

Regnad Kcin:

Obama voted to simply let a baby die 4 times while in the Illinois state Senate…. Oh wait. I’m sure you fruits will say she’s lying…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwFIEprF_9Y

RF

October 10th, 2012
2:50 pm

USMC: here’s a link to a chart on gasbuddy.com that shows average gas prices since ‘05:

http://www.GasBuddy.com/gb_retail_price_chart.aspx?city1=USA Average&city2=&city3=&crude=n&tme=96&units=us

Notice that prices now are roughly where they were in April ‘07.

The only precipitous drop in prices came late in ‘08 after a peak in May of ‘08. Trust me, I parked the truck and bought a cheap used Honda in ‘07 because of the steady climb in prices. What the chart shows is that after a drop around about election time, prices have generally trended upward since roughly the beginning of ‘09. The precipitous drop late in ‘08 didn’t last long. Bush had to crash the economy to get them down evidently. If the last two presidents couldn’t get them down, how will the next one do it?

Kamchak ~Thug from the Steppes

October 10th, 2012
2:51 pm

Uh, oh.

Joseph mike is spewing foam on his keyboard.

Mighty Righty

October 10th, 2012
2:51 pm

Joe Hussein Mama

Watergate was a two bit political event which by todays standards wouldn’t even be considered notable. On the other hand, the Benghazi terrorist attack of which Obama was forewarned, would have been prevented by any administration that had been “awake” was one, an act of war against the United States and two, resulted in the deaths, murders if you will, of four United States citizens including our ambassador. To attempt to mitigate this foreign policy failure by the Obama administration by comparing it to Republicans placing bugs in the Democrat headquarters merely demonstrates a lack of reason. This failure on the part of Obama’s administration shows a lack of understanding of the middle east that frankly is scarey as it makes us aware that our safety is in the hands of a fool.

Regnad Kcin

October 10th, 2012
2:52 pm

“Let’s put this in left wing perspective.

9/11/01

Planes crash into the WTC, Pentagon and a field.

Al Quaeda blames it on a video”

Phil – try it again, but this time use “WMD” – it’s funnier!

Lee

October 10th, 2012
2:53 pm

indigo….Did I say that? They all bend the truth ALL OF THEM. I am not going to vote for Obama based on his horrific record over the past 3 years.

Z

October 10th, 2012
2:53 pm

Mitt Romney, a high priest in the Mormon church, speaks with forked tongue to the public, behind closed doors where public is blocked, he speak-ith the truth. Republican politicians do the same, they will tell you anything you want to hear to get in office. You only have to look to this 112th congress to see what would happen if Romney by some freak of nature becomes President.
Women’s rights would go by the way side, you only have to look at the bills passed in the last two years in this Republican controlled 112th congress to see what they would do. Look up HR212, who Paul Broun of Ga. is the sponsor of, along with 63 right wing co-sponsors, one of which is VP Pick, Paul Ryan. Yep, Women can kiss their rights goodbye, if a Romney/Ryan ticket wins this election.

RF

October 10th, 2012
2:55 pm

southpaw: that’s why I wonder what deductions or credits he’ll “discuss with Congress” for elimination. I know there will a lot of debate on this issue, but I’m realizing that the 20% rate cut could end up either a wash out for me or an actual increase. The child tax credit especially. At my current income, that reduces my total taxes due with two kids quite a bit. If that goes away, I’ll see a pretty hefty tax increase that won’t be offset by a rate reduction. Questions, questions, and noooooo answers yet.

USMC

October 10th, 2012
2:56 pm

ILLEGAL ALIENS DISRUPT REGENTS MEETING at UGA…
http://www.ajc.com/news/news/local/student-protest-disrupts-regents-meeting/nSY5K/

Simply Unbelievable!

southpaw

October 10th, 2012
2:59 pm

Joe Hussein Mama

October 10th, 2012
2:50 pm

Ask someone who was involved in the Watergate Affair. Maybe G. Gordon Liddy still has a radio show so you could call in and ask him
———————————————————-
Missed it by 2 1/2 months. His show ended July 27. http://rbr.com/g-gordon-liddy-retiring-peter-schiff-replacing/ If Liddy, or anyone else involved in Watergate, also likens the cover-up to the Obama Administration’s actions, I’ll be sure to take your suggestion and ask. In the meantime, I’m asking you, since you made the comparison. How well, or how poorly, do you think the strategy of lying worked?

Mighty Righty

October 10th, 2012
3:01 pm

” If the last two presidents couldn’t get them down, how will the next one do it?”

It is simple, econ 101. Supply and demand. Increase supply and price comes down. Proof, Democrats wanting to release the “strategic oil reserves” to cause a reduction in price. More proof? Democrat Governor Brown waving California’s winter fuel formula to increase supply thereby reducing the price of gasoline. BTW the current price of a gallon in California has exceeded $5.00 and is approaching $6.00. Cause? Shortage of gasoline? See. it is really simple. Build the pipeline and drill baby drill.

Lee

October 10th, 2012
3:03 pm

Mighty….the exploration of natural gas will greatly help as well. That is going to be our future.

JamVet

October 10th, 2012
3:10 pm

Kam, since it is Expose-A-Troll week here, who is “Joseph”?

Mighty Righty

October 10th, 2012
3:18 pm

Regnad Kcin

October 10th, 2012
2:52 pm

Phil – try it again, but this time use “WMD” – it’s funnier!

Nice try. Mabe you were too young to remember or maybe you just buy into anything spouted by the left wing press, but there were a number of other factors involved with WMD. Iraq had used WMD in its war with Iran. British intellegence, NATO intelligence, Israli Intellegence, our own CIA, the UN and former Iraqui scientists all thought Iraq had chemical weapons. In fact today, Leon Pannetta has ordered our military to Jordan to keep and eye on Syria because we fear they could use chemical weapons which we know they have. Where did they come from? Our own intellegence during the Iraq war was that Hussein, Saddam not Barack, had shipped his chemical weapons to Syria.

Mark Cline

October 10th, 2012
3:24 pm

I wonder if Mr. Romney has the same view about abortion as I do.

You see, I am neither “Pro Life” nor “Pro Choice.”

The two most sacred powers that we have is the power to create life and the power to take it. I am not “Pro Life” because I believe that there are situations where a woman may need to have an abortion. This should be between a woman and her doctor, who has her best interests in mind. It should be done after extensive counseling, and the government should stay out of it.

I am not “Pro Choice” because I have a problem with clinics that mill our daughters and their babies through as if they are processing them through a factory. I believe that this can do serious harm to a young woman, and in the process, a life is taken.

I guess you could say that I am Pro Self Worth, which can not be achieved through either extreme. With this in mind, and based on what Mitt Romney has said about his positions on abortion in the past, he may be “Pro Self Worth” as well.

With this in mind, he has not flip flopped on the issue.

Williebkind

October 10th, 2012
3:57 pm

Take it easy Pariah, the liberals use a concensus as facts. It is a game of semantics. For instance ” a dramatic new study” could be a few liberals agreeing that sex is more important to them than the lives that result from sex. Liberals are good at looking at each word and find new meanings for it such as if “is” is “is”.
But, why are we talking about social issues suchas contraception when you easily find them for sale–cheap. If you cannot win the debate change the topic?

Williebkind

October 10th, 2012
4:00 pm

“BTW the current price of a gallon in California has exceeded $5.00 and is approaching $6.00. Cause?”

That is good news! Those whacko’s in California deserve to have to spend halft their salary in fuel. They dont want oil so do let them have it cheap or anything made from patroleum.

Williebkind

October 10th, 2012
4:29 pm

It should say They dont want oil so dont let them have it cheap or anything made from patroleum.

Joe from Boston

October 10th, 2012
4:36 pm

What everyone seems to forget is that in addition to being an accomplished liar, Mittens was a crappy Governor in Massachusetts — two years after being elected he started running for President and bad-mouthing the state to Christian evangelical types. There was a good chance he would not have been re-elected in Massachusetts. The fact that this disingenuous, rich putz can be considered a serious candidate for POTUS defies logic.

Billybob

October 10th, 2012
4:43 pm

obama does not support saving a baby even after a botched abortion and the baby somehow lives……libs need to deal with that fact on the belief of your leftist leader….see illinois senate…..and that my friend is the extreme position, not the position of trying to save babies from abortion in the first place……last comment on this……
nice try jay……this shows your ilk has nothing and this white house is exposed now as completely clueless on numerous issues and actions and nothing you can say will change that……fyi, the next pres debate will clue eveeryone in on the contempt and utter unlikeable nature of your community organizer in chief…..we can talk about that the day after……can’t wait….obama’s own words will doom him….fun

Billybob

October 10th, 2012
4:45 pm

all libs have left is marketing like jay’s waste of space here today…….priceless

Redneck Convert (R--and proud of it)

October 10th, 2012
5:11 pm

The child tax credit especially. At my current income, that reduces my total taxes due with two kids quite a bit. If that goes away, I’ll see a pretty hefty tax increase that won’t be offset by a rate reduction. Questions, questions, and noooooo answers yet.

Vote Republican. We’ll fix you up good. Don’t worry about it.

frank burns

October 10th, 2012
9:16 pm

Enter your comments hereKerry flipflopped once and never heard the end of it. For Romney in regard to women’s choice it is a case of, “I was for it, before I was against it, but now I have nothing against it, but really I’m against it. Believe me — it’s written right here on my Etch-A-Sketch.” This is what Romney calls “Clarification.”

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Fair & Square

October 17th, 2012
10:51 am

If you want more information on how Romney feels about abortion… one only needs to look at his religious background as a Mormon. He once even told a woman belonging to his church that he didn’t care about her, he only cared about the fetus inside of her & denied her the church’s “PERMISSION” (that’s right… they need permission, don’t women always?) to have an abortion done because she had a slim chance of survival if the child were brought to full term. This woman had 7 children who already depended on her… I can only imagine the feeling she had of terror that her church would let her die & her children suffer for the hope of one possibility… Anyways, I can’t say I’ve decided whether my vote will go to Obama… but I can’t help but feel it isn’t right to give it to Romney. He lies to get your vote. Just last night he acted as if he was all about women & contraceptive care & coal mining… yet all of these things he’s been against when convenient.