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FredHayek wrote: I hope Obama acts just the same as Joe in the next debate. Fire up his base. And turn off the moderates and independents
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The Liberals GOP Twin wrote: I just figured it out... Lady Jazzer is really Joe Biden.
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You're right, Dog. You can tell how worried they're starting to get... They've got nothing left...Something the Dog Said wrote: "The continued pattern of Obama did it too, deflect, deflect, deflect, and insult the poster is repetitive, tiresome and simply ignorant."
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One thing Romney didn't do? Leave Massachussets with record debt lower household incomes and more Americans unemployed than when he started like Barack did.Democracy4Sale wrote: Gee, still nothing but:
You're right, Dog. You can tell how worried they're starting to get... They've got nothing left...Something the Dog Said wrote: "The continued pattern of Obama did it too, deflect, deflect, deflect, and insult the poster is repetitive, tiresome and simply ignorant."
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http://defenderofthemiddleclass.com/ceo ... itt-romneyRomney as Governor
JOBS> Increase of 51,362 or a growth of 1.3% ranking the state 47th of 50
Taxes> combined state and local rate went from 9.8% to 10.5% +.7%
Touching on what I believe is the top two talking points of the 2012 Presidential race of the GOP, the numbers are the numbers. As CEO of Massachusetts, Romney’s lack of job creation of 1.3% would be unacceptable on the national level. The glaring failure in these numbers is his ranking among states. Comparing Romney to his 49 other peers is a fair and balanced way look at his record, 47 out of 50!
Taxes under CEO Romney increased overall through increasing fees on services and creating new fees. During his term he created 33 new fees while increasing 57. Court fees, marriage licensing , professional regulations, fire arms and fees on businesses, such as a fee to erect a sign. Romney increased the gasoline fee and signed legislation to allow for increases in commercial property taxes.
CEO Romney, reduced spending by $1.6 billion to include $700 million to cities and towns, shifting the burden to local revenue sources. This increased property taxes in the state by 5%.
The truth is in the numbers and Romney’s words need to be overlooked. The top 2 talking points of the GOP, jobs and taxes, Romney does not get a passing grade. While Romney’s record at Bain might have some value, his record as Governor is far more important. Fees another word for taxes! Looking at the fees he raised, I can’t imagine the National Rifle Association being to thrilled with him. On a side note to the NRA, Romney banned assault weapons.
http://www.wimsradio.com/2012/05/31/rob ... video-says‘Robotic’ Romney Repeating Failed Promises
“Romney campaigned for governor on the promises of more jobs, decreased debt and smaller government,” senior Obama strategist David Axelrod writes in a research memo to “interested parties.” “When he left office, however, state debt had increased, the size of government had grown and over his four years, Massachusetts’ record of job creation was among the worst in the nation.”
Axelrod will host a rare press conference later Thursday in Boston to drive the case home with officials who served in Massachusetts’ state government during Romney’s tenure. Testimonials on Romney’s record from several state officials are also featured in a new campaign web video.
“There are times when I watch Mitt Romney saying the exact same things now as he said here in Massachusetts in 2002 in a robotic way that is completely hollow,” says state Rep. Carl Sciortino of the 34th Middlesex District. “It didn’t work here, so I’m not quite sure why he thinks it might work nationally.”
The video notes that, despite his much touted business experience, Romney presided over a lackluster state economy. Between 2003 and 2007, Massachusetts slid to 47th out of 50 states in job creation, the manufacturing sector saw a net job loss and workers’ wages fell. Taxes and fees on state services climbed, while state debt grew by $2.6 billion.
“He raised our taxes by raising our fees,” says state Rep. Jay Kaufman of the 15th Middlesex District.
“But a rose by any other name is still a rose. That’s a tax. Let’s call it what it is,” added Rob Dolan, mayor of Melrose, Ma.
Source: TPMMitt Romney ran for governor of Massachusetts promising more jobs, decreased debt, and smaller government.
Here’s what Massachusetts got instead:
Jobs: 47th out of 50 states in job creation
Stagnant job growth: During Governor Romney’s term, Massachusetts fell from 36th to 47th out of 50 states in job creation, while the overall U.S. economy grew. Of the jobs that were created in Massachusetts, state government jobs grew at six times the rate of private sector jobs.
Taxes and fees: Increased by $750 million per year
Higher taxes: Governor Romney raised taxes and fees on the middle class while cutting taxes for millionaires like himself and 278 of the wealthiest individuals in Massachusetts.
Long-term debt: Increased more than $2.6 billion
Highest debt in the nation: Under Mitt Romney, Massachusetts’ debt burden grew to the highest per person in the nation.
Increased government spending: State spending increased every year while Romney was in office, and he left behind a $1 billion deficit for the next governor.
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Of course it does. If our kids are watching politicians acting like imature children, that sends a clear message that being disrespectful at the highest office is perfectly acceptable. So if it's ok to smile and laugh when discussing serious issues like Libya and Iran, what does that say to our kids? These are suppose to be the most respected people in the country, yet Biden was the most disrespectful blowhard I've ever seen.LOL wrote: It is a good point on respect. Where does/should it start though? If the politicians don't show respect for each other in speeches or campaign mud slinging, doesn't this lead the voters to act the same?
And hence the name. After BiteMe's performance last night would you really want to see the angry, disrespectful fvcking a$$hole as president? He gives VP a bad name.
FredHayek wrote:
I hope Obama acts just the same as Joe in the next debate. Fire up his base. And turn off the moderates and independents
Have to agree. When Obuma/Biteme don't have any worthwhile arguments, act like an a$$ and show ineptness. That will show everyone.
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