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President Obama responded to democratic strategist Hilary Rosen’s comments about Ann Romney having never worked a day in her life by saying that it was an “ill-advised statement by somebody on television.” In an interview with the Columbus affiliate WCMH, he also said that spouses are “off-limits” because they have a “really tough job.”
In an interview with NBC affiliate WCMH, the President calls Rosen's comments "ill-advised."
The President and the rest of the Democratic establishment has been quick to distance themselves from the comments that have become a rallying and fundraising cry for the Romney campaign but also the Republican National Committee.
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When the winds blow the president’s way, he’s OK. In this
case, their strategy backfired, and he’s trying now to walk it back.
And Rosen is the latest to be thrown under the bus.
President Obama is consistent, caring human being right down the line.
Obama/Biden 2012
President Obama is consistent, caring human being right down the line.
Obama/Biden 2012
"Their strategy"???
From the Washington Post:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum-line/post/the-hilary-rosen-controversy-is-absurd/2012/04/12/gIQAD9m0CT_blog.html
"Fox’s Greta Van Susteren has defended Rosen, claiming that Rosen clearly
was just saying that Ms. Romney has not raised a family while working a full
time job. But the quote is what it is: Whatever Rosen meant, she shouldn’t
have worded it the way she did, and even Obama campaign officials quickly
condemned it.
That aside, though, the real question is: Does Rosen work for the Obama
campaign or the Democratic National Committee, or not?
The answer is, “not.”
A spokesperson for CNN tells me that contributors are not allowed to function
as paid advisers to any campaigns or party committees. The CNN spokesperson
emails:
And from the same article:
Update: Hilary Rosen is out with a new statement:
“Let’s put the faux ‘war against stay at home moms’ to rest once and for all. As a mom I know that raising children is the hardest job there is. As a pundit, I know my words on CNN last night were poorly chosen. In response to Mitt Romney on the campaign trail referring to his wife as a better person to answer questions about women than he is, I was discussing his poor record on the plight of women’s financial struggles...
As a partner in a firm full of women who work outside of the home as well as stay at home mothers, all with plenty of children, gender equality is not a talking point for me. It is an issue I live every day. I apologize to Ann Romney and anyone else who was offended. Let’s declare peace in this phony war and go back to focus on the substance.”
Backhouse
Wrong Backhouse, he's VERY political, and this wasn't in the cards for him.
Backlash!
Uh, guys? While Obama is busy trying to walk back the statements that blew up in his face,( and there is not a person over the age of five who does not believe that the woman who was brought on board by the DNC to try to tone down Debbie Wasserman Shultz's big mouth was not fully aware of, and actively encouraged to, say what she said- its called plausible deniability, and it failed),
The North Koreans just fired off a long range rocket, which may or may not have succeeded.
What does that mean? Well, for instance, the range of this rocket allows it to bring a payload to Hawaii or Alaska. The leaders of North Korea are certainly nuts enough to do that.
It means that Obama's latest gambit- offering 250,000 tons of food aid if they will just, please, not fire any more rockets- failed. Mostly because it was a measly amount, dwarfed by the amount of food aid they receive from China.
It also failed because it was bilateral. China needs to be the big club at the negotiating table. We need to get China to use that position by threatening to remove MFN status if they do not.
So far, Obama's efforts have been lame, at best, when he can even be bothered to pay attention to North Korea. Too many fundraisers, so little time.
They're coming to get you & take you away! lol
Make sure to check under your bed tonight before you take off those bunnie slippers of yours...
Yeah, No joe, we should have just invaded them right? and while we're at it Iran, China .... etc, etc
And Rosen is the latest to be thrown under the bus.
Yup, Obama said today that the comment about Ann Romney by "some person on tv" was wrong.
I read that Rosen, the some person on tv, has been to the white house over 30 times.
I'm guessing she won't be back there anytime soon. Time to fade away Hilary.
Nojo, don't hold your breath waiting for the Chinese to reign in N. Korea. If the N. Koreans do anything loony like launch a nuke, the Chinese can just say "hey, it wasn't us, it was them nutso N. Koreans." As for MFN status, our economy is too tied to the Chinese to make such a threat credible. We need their cheapo goods, especially now. Hmmm, if only we had a manufacturing base to fall back on. Too bad all the manufacturers left a long time ago.
Did you read the post, Jim. China? Trilateral talks? Getting China to use its weight by threatening to withdraw Most Favored Nation status?
Geez. Not only is Obama incompetent, his cultists don't seem capable of reading comprehension. The word is that the missile failed.
Thank goodness.
President Romney knows how to negotiate. Expect action on this next year.
Nobody is safe with Obama he will throw anyone right under the old bus to save his own skin.
No loyalty. Another sign of a failed leader not to mention just a plain old douche baggie thing to do.
Rosen should be reprimanded for those public statements. Ann Romney has raised a family with 5 kids... it was her choice to be their stay at home mother. How many kids does Rosen have! She has made it a political issue and now Obama is quick to damage control mode! Why would the left mock a mother?
Chucky, think "global economy".
It's really no different than your options when shopping for a television.you have multiple manufacturers, multiple retailers.
We withdraw MFN status from China- we can get cheap good manufactured from Taiwan, India, Sri Lanka- the list is long.
Would there be a temporary dislocation? Sure. Would Walmart scream? Absolutely.
In order to prevent a dislocation, manufacturers would need some warning- given the 24 hour news cycle, that's a non-issue.
That threat, backed by manufacturing movement that toolkit seriously, would get China acting before you could blink.
Quit excusing Obama's ineptitude.
In other words, expect us to be in yet ANOTHER Republican war next year, if by some amazing feat, Romney actually becomes president.
Uh, guys? While Obama is busy trying to walk back the statements that blew up in his face
Hey NoBlow,
BO didn't walk back anything. He came out and flat out said that he didn't approve of what was said. Thats not walking back a statement. If you want to know the definition of "walking back a statement", you'll see what it means when your candidate has a real interview with a journalist, and not spoon fed by Fox, or when he standing next to the president in an actual debate. Then you will know what walking back a statement really means. Kind of like one long "Palin moment.
Obama/Biden 2012
The threat to revoke MFN status is an empty threat. We need them more than they need us. We don't bloody make anything here anymore! Bring back manufacturing, then make your threats.
I don't care if its Obama or Romney, we need a manufacturing base in this country sooner rather than later if we want to keep on top.
So much for those who wrap themselves in the flag while carrying their crosses & march to protect the First Amendment!
More like suppress those who dare oppose your Nazi way of thinking!
Too f'n funny...
With a FULL-Time staff to help the poor woman...
I belive 3... then again she has to get up every morning like most Mother's & drop them off at day care instead of taking tennis lessons!
AMEN!
Listen folks - IS ANN RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT? (well, DUH! NO!)
Will Willard choose her to be his VP running mate? (well, DUH! NO!)
So WHY is it a question? the PRESIDENT thinks LIKE I DO - FAMILY is not political FODDER!
Like most female posters here aside from phine, Rosen is nothing more than a typical angry leftie lesbian!
Try to lighten up "ladies". Sing with me....Don't Worry Be Happy!
Im going to tell you the same thing I told people in the 1980's when we were buying a lot of goods from Japan-
What we are buying are disposable goods. What are disposable goods? iPads. DVD players, cheap clothing-
In other words, goods that can be obtained elsewhere at the same price.
We do have manufacturing in this country- albeit, not at the same rate as, say, the 1960's. Why?
How much are you willing to pay for a tee shirt? Or a DVD player, or an iPad- or any of the other goods manufactured in other countries?
When the cost of production exceeds the price consumers are willing to pay, something has got to give.
Better yet Raaab - let all of us lefty looney loberals sing; "Slip Sliding Away"...
Say, do you have any more chain-emails you want to claim as your own?
Like you're supposed girlfriends *gasp* terror at the CVS? LMFAO!
How funny. They asked jay carney about the 35 visits to the white house today after Obama referred to her as "somebody on tv" and carney had the termerity to say he wasn't sure how many Hilary Rosens may have come to the white house.
Then Hilary Rosen was asked about Carney's comment and said "hey it's politics"
Keystone Cops is all that comes to mind. Damn!
Special Report on Fox was absolutely hysterical tonite.
What happened? Lots of really nasty stuff, within minutes.
....nevermind!
Say anything you want ..I don't want some "BIMBO" as my first lady who talks about un zipping her MITT" ! That's just disgusting !
Short answer: they wouldn't.
This tempest in a teapot was a handy but ultimately useless distraction from the GOP's war on women. As usual, they twist everything and spin everything to make themselves look like the victim.
LMAO! - Gurgle much? How adorable
Gurgling,
Is the sound of Lobbyist Grover Norquist flushing the government down the plughole with his taxfree - but only for the wealthy - society.
..................................
To the subject -- the wealthy have lots of options, while other folks may not see a light in the tunnel at all. Every family has needs and issues to solve. A woman may be out of work for a lot of reasons. Some women opt to live very frugally and stay at home with their children, if it is at all possible, etc.
For many it is not possible. More household breadwinners are women nowadays. About 200,000 teachers have been put out of work by Republican Governors. And as you know, the majority of teachers are women.
On another topic, Newark mayor Cory Booker rescued his neighbor from a burning building. I'd like to see Chris Christie do that.
Booker has a bright political future in the Democratic Party...he's a potential candidate for governor of New Jersey in 2103 and I hope he knocks old tubby out of the park.
Kudos to Mayor Booker!!
...er, that should have been 2013!
So you have someone from a news channel(CNN) level a charge against the republican front runners wife and when it blows up in their face you say: "Spouses off limits" or "she works for CNN not the campaign". Now that's leadership!!
This goes to show you who's really waging a "war on women" and it the Democrats!!
Oh BTW, You need to wipe that egg off of your face!!!
"level a charge"??
I think that's overstating what Hilary Rosen did when she said that Ann Romney had never worked outside the home. Then, she apologized to Mrs. Romney.
Nice try, making a mountain out of a molehill. It won't distract women voters.
BTW...where were you when Michelle Obama was being called racist names?
kaybeetoys said,
"BTW...where were you when Michelle Obama was being called racist names?"
I have never called her any names, racist or any otherwise. My post didin't have any racial overtones to it, why did you bring it up?? Maybe because you don't have anything else to bring to the conversation... yup that's it!! You don't know enough about me or what I stand for to assume that I'm a racist or make racist comments!! So, go shove that thought where the sun don't shine... Typical liberal!!
I'm sorry but I have to go against my President on this...
If campaigns want to use spouses & children (think Palin) as props by forcing them into the limelight, well then, all is fair in
love & warpolitics!Willard has NO problem using the poor downtrodden Mrs. when it's politically expediate!
What Ms. Rosen said was 110% accurate in her remarks but she could of chosen her delivery better!
Feisty, my sentiments exactly!
Willard kept referring to Ann, concerning 'women' and their issues...but now ...well voices/comments about Ms. Ann are 'off limits'...Hah !
President Obama, you should be supporting Hilary since she spoke the truth!
Hilary was spot on. Period!
Chilled,
She sure was!
Which might explain why it's caused such a brouhaha! The truth always stings those who refuse to embrace it!
Where exactly was the screaming coming from?......Faux news?
Chilled,
Of course it was, what other network would make a big deal out of something so small, in the attemp to deflect interest away from all the STUPID comments that Romney continously makes!
@UAWMichiganJim
I should have figured that out but it happened so fast. Especially when Axelrod and others jumped on the 'slam' Hilary movement.
Well then, I guess that makes 3 of you.
Losers.
LOL
WOW, is that all you got WCA?
BTW, I've been wondering for a while now, what Auto Co. do you work for?
My guess would be Toyota or Honda...
Gosh, the hypocrisy is rife on FR tonight. Anyone forget the various insults aimed at Mrs. Obama? But that was okay, right?
Spare me the faux outrage. Ann Romney posturing as some housewife in apron, making cookies for her brood, is just too funny to consider.
You really do not know when quit... do you? No surpise here...
Jaysus - you have been spanked so bad today, it will be amazing if you'll be able to sit down in a week! lol
With WCA blathering incessantly here all day long, is it any wonder they had to take a government bailout?
Nothing screams hypocrite more then ripping off your companies time! ☺
Having watched the clip of President Obama saying spouses are off limits, I feel kind of quilty for getting my knickers in a twist over the fact she keeps saying mothering is a job. Yett her husband's party thinks most mothers should work while caring for children, especially because that's the "right" way to get your health insurance - through a willing employer.
Oops, now I'm guilty again. President Obama is a better man than I am for not responding to Ann Romney's remarks.
Spare me the faux outrage. Ann Romney posturing as some housewife in apron, making cookies for her brood, is just too funny to consider
Newday, Your right. Women with millions of $ aren't housewives, Their nanny's are.
carrot tops comments as always stink of pandering to the left. We know she relishes any attack on those who oppose obama.... even Romney's wife.
Yep, GT: I was a stay at home mom. But, I did the work. Part of the work I did was managing my son's educational program since he has Tourette Syndrome. I have four kids, all productive adults.
And, dear Mrs. Romney, I raised and trained my own horse.
But, for some perverted reason you follow me like a shadow...
Weird if you ask me?
VERY weird, Feisty!
I bet it's your sparking personality feisty (carrot top?)!
For me Obama has lied too many times to be taken seriously (like feisty). Where is the outrage? Where are the questions that beg to be asked? I, like many others voted for the guy in 08. Not sure I want to do that again... fire Eric Holder and the other wackos in the administration and I may change my mind... or not!
I'd agree with you on that, Feisty, if we could count on a certain level of civility. But not so very long ago, Michelle Obama was subjected to a horrible barrage of rude, vicious and blatantly racist comments simply because she denied she was an 'angry black woman' as some had tried to portray her.
I don't want open season on her again, ever. Conservatives will cry foul if their women are criticized, but they have no problem vilifying women in general. Sandra Fluke can attest to that.
for the GNOP the truth hurts....."THEY CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH!"
Feisty,
The FR post-y gremlins are out & about.
Boy are they ever!
They are positively ravenous today! lol
Beats being a member of the Clown Posse!
Feisty,
Every family has different needs and issues to solve. A woman being at home or not, may be because of any number of factors.
We are doing our best. The wealthy have more choices and those in public office are busy taking away our voices, our votes and voting against job creation. GOP Senators voted against 2 million job in the AJA 3 times and would not even allow it to come up for debate.
Man, that is what you call Out Of Touch.
What has been Most amazing of this kerfluffle, is that Zero Carnival Barkers(formerly known as the MSM), have uttered a word about Ann Romney going on FOX TV(nonetheless)to talk about how a "Womans Choice should be RESPECTED"!
Talk about Ballsy, Malibu Mitt sending his Wife into the RightWingBibleThumping Lions Den & Confirming, that Ann & Mitt Romney are PRO CHOICE. Now that Santorum is Gone, will Newt pickup on this,or will he let it Pass that the Massachuteses Moderate is PRO CHOICE.
Real Americans await the Firestorm that is sure to come from this, & either way, it's a Win Win for Democrats! 1 of Americas esteemed Carnival Barkers will eventually take this on(Sam Stein maybe, or maybe some Clown over @ FOX News, will finally say, WTF)) & then the Fun will begin as Republican Corparate Candidate Malibu Mitt Romney trys to Soothe the Broken Dreams of the RightWingBibleThumpers, for being:
PRO CHOICE!
Hot Dauuuuuuuuuum, Pop the Corn Fiesty, it's about SHOWTIME!
Well, Kiss My Grits!
Occupy SoggyBottom!
Good for you President Obama.
For now the spouces are not to be attacked but you can bet the GOPers will attack Michelle Obama with a vengence and President Obama will have to fight fire with fire. Just like with the Super PACs as the GOPers try to cheat one must cheat too or lose.
The wording the President uses is humurous--it suggests he and Romney will practice celibacy until November.
baldeagle,
You are so far from being truthful. President Obama has made numerous attempts to divide truth, attacking the conservatives at every opportunity. Rosen spoke for Obama, no question, and it didn't hit the mark his people thought. The backlash from this didn't fly in the manner they thought it would. Now it's a matter of damage control. Michelle's statement was more political than not. Rosen is now another member of the tribe to be thrown under the bus.
Just look at the comments of Obama. Republicans want bad air, bad water, hate women, want to feed the rich at the expense of the poor. Rubbish. Yeah, I really want that.
Obama is the divider dude, without question. What else can he do but move away from the failure of his administration to create non-issues for the media to focus on? He's attempting to have his Media SuperPac generate more hate against the GOP.
I actually thought Rosen's comment was politically astute. The President condemned it, because he's a better man than both Rosen and me. IBut, I'd say it's astute because the pool of wealthy housewives is pretty small in the electorate, and they were probably going to vote Republican anyway.
Republicans are running around defending women who choose to stay at home. Well, I admire husbands and wives who sacrifice so that one parent can stay home, and I certainly wish the young people in my family could even swing that, and keep their insurance, but the majority of working parents don't have that "choice."
I don't see any unwarranted attacks on Michelle, but would like to see her 'hidden' college thesis! Is that too much to ask for baldeagle?
winemaker : /she spoke on her own, the president had nothing to do with it. /when the truth smacks you in the face you still refuse to see it. He let it be known he did not approve of her remarks. Enough with your lies already........
Well dlb with over thirty trips to the WH to meet with Obama, you have to wonder just how connected she is and what he wants her to speak on.
Now she's just another thrown under the bus by this administrator. And how many have been thrown under the bus by Barry?
You are so far from being truthful. President Obama has made numerous attempts to divide truth, attacking the conservatives at every opportunity.
Whine-maker, BO and the Democratic part
You are so far from being truthful. President Obama has made numerous attempts to divide truth, attacking the conservatives at every opportunity
Whine-maker, BO and the Democratic party havn't even started their attack against that "@!$%# Wad" your party is running for President. And in reality it will be easy....
Obama/Biden 2012
GT you are a great argument to vote against Obama.... but I think you don't realize that fact. Thanks
GT,
You're spending too much time fantasizing as your avatar shows. You can't screw the elephant........liberals don't have the plumbing to accomplish this.
As I tell my daughter, if a liberal exposes himself to you, point at it and laugh!
Unless, of course, you are Obama running for the senate and you wish to use his opponents pending divorce against him. When that occurs it's women and children for themselves.
Obama is not a hypocrite; he, and those surrounding him, are liars.
Weery,
I'll agree that every politician lies. I'm sure the president has had a few as well, but I've never seen a politician lie like Romney. I don't even think he realizes it anymore. It just comes so natural to him now that even he thinks it's true.
Specific example, please.
Weery? REALLY? It's a VERY long list ... ok well here are some to start with...
1. "The president is planning on cutting $1 trillion out of military
spending."
That's a Romney favorite, but it’s not at all accurate.
2. "This president has opened up no new markets for American goods
around the world in his three years, even as European nations and
China have opened up 44."
That's not even close to being true.
3. "We've got a president in office three years, and he does not
have a jobs plan yet. I’ve got one out there already and I’m not
even president, yet."
This one actually includes multiple lies.
4. "Our navy is smaller than it’s been since 1917."
That's wildly misleading and intended to deceive.
5. "Don't forget who it was that cut Medicare by $500 billion. And
that was President Obama, to pay for Obamacare."
As Romney almost certainly knows, that’s just not true.
6. "I went off on my own. I didn’t inherit money from my parents."
Yes, actually, he did.
7. "While we’ve got $15 trillion of debt, [the president] said,
'Look, I’m going to put another $1 trillion of debt for
Obamacare.'"
That's demonstrably ridiculous. The Affordable Care Act doesn't
add to the debt, it cuts the debt by hundreds of billions of
dollars.
8. "I stood as a pro-life governor and that’s why the Massachusetts
Pro-Life Family Association supported my record as governor,
endorsed my record as governor.”
Actually, Romney was a *pro-choice* governor until late in his
term (right around the time he decided he’s run for president as
a culture warrior), and when he was endorsed by the Massachusetts
Pro-Life Family Association, Romney forcefully rejected their
support.
9. "I'm concerned about the poor in this country. We have to make
sure the safety net is strong and able to help those who can't
help themselves. I'm not terribly worried about the very
wealthiest in our society; they’re doing just fine."
In reality, Romney wants to slash spending on programs that
benefit the poor, shred the safety net, and give the very
wealthiest in our society another generous tax cut.
10. Romney described himself as "someone who's lived in the real
streets of America."
It's unclear what constitutes a "real" street in Romney's mind,
but given his wealth and background, this is, at a minimum,
entirely misleading.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dM9DVC7kd7s&feature=player_detailpage
Romney in his own words. Now who did you say are liars
BTW....your avatar is extremely offensive to those who truly love our country and don't think it needs to be "fundamentally changed".
And your list doesn't even warrant a response except to say you're easily led and uninformed.
Obamalies.net
Linda, I just love that ad, I would have posted that also but I'm still to new here, they wont let me post links.
Weery, I love my country as well, I just hate what the 1%ers have been turning it into!
Wow Linda
You really are a sheep. Why don't you just google Obama apologizes? See how easy it is to discount what some sycophant put on youtube?
You don't "hate" the 1%. You envy them.
Im glad you like it. It is only one of a series of using ones own words. Brilliant I think, and true.
weery one. Now come on. Name calling is not necessary but if supporting President Obama makes me a sheep, so beit. Im proud to be a sheep and not a goat.
UAWMichiganJim
Jim, Thats a lot of words to waist on a RWNJ.
weery one: You need to look in the mirror to see who is easily led and uninformed.
Of course you're right Linda. I didn't mean to offend you. We'll let the simpleton with the offensive avatar and doesn't know the correct use of the word "waist" for that.
My apologies.
That would be the supporters of Obama bleary-eyed. Those who don't expect results for our nation and ignore or doesn't understand the greatness of our country.
GT, I know, but to ask for examples ... Bawahahahaha, really... I HAD to reply.
I mean, as you know, Mitt is a profesional flip-flopper! Now I suppose they'll be asking me for examples of his flop flopping comments.
I couldn't believe that Mitt actually came to Michigan and said he's always loved the auto industry. Wow! He must think we have short memories!
I really wish you would not make it personal weery one. Why do you want to do that? Can we not both love our country and still view it differently? I voted for Bush, both of em actually and that didnt work out too well for me. So yes, Im done with the Republican agenda, dont want to go there again anytime soon and yes, I am proud to say I do support President Obama. It would be such a boring world if we all thought alike anyway.
Yep, typical Repub supporter, so easily offended
Linda, I'm very ashamed to say that I too voted for both Bush's. But now that I have turned off Fox news, and am now an informed voter, I wont be making THAT kind of mistake again!
Thank you for the link, Linda.
It sure is hard to understand why people like weery are so blind to reality.
and the minute you give a GNOPer facts - they have to run away and deflect to something else.
GNOP can't accept facts...THEY CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH!"
Spouses off limits sounds like a good idea. Neither of their wives will be running the country and should not be part of the equation, nor should the children. Now that he said that tho, watch how long it takes to start attacking Michelle again. If only we could all play nice!
But, its not gonna happen especially since he made those comments. Others look at those words as a weakness and will jump right on it.
An "ill-advised comment from someone on television" is a funny statement for Pres. Obama to say. That "someone" that has visited the White House 35 times since Obama has been President, According to the White House visitor logs. She had appointments with Gen. Petraeus 9 times and V.P. Biden 6 times, Energy Secretary Stephen Chu 16 times, Sec. of Defense Leon Panetta 12 times. This is just "someone from television"? Sounds more like an Democratic Advisor to me.
And? Your point? Cause Im really not getting why or how this is so huge a deal. Nothing offensive was said that I see. Not the greatest timing but you all otta be celebratin in the street! Played right into your hands didnt it?
You really think this is so horrible?
His lack of truth is a bid deal. He pretends he doesn't really know her and distances his administration from Hilary because she misspoke. This is his biggest character flaw. He doesn't take responsibility for anything.
Well I do disagree but thats okay, we will agree to disagree. Speaking of truth. Did you see this yet?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dM9DVC7kd7s&feature=player_detailpage
john
nothing more laughable then a teapublican trying to lecture the rest of the world about "truth"!
interesting when Bush said he didn't know Abramnoff personally even though he visited there 105 times...
teapubs - always letting history slip away!
I mean, as you know, Mitt is a profesional flip-flopper! Now I suppose they'll be asking me for examples of his flop flopping comments.
Jim, That will take hours
Linda, Great video. Its a precursor to the Obama/ Mittens debates.
It would be best if the wife and kids were left out of the political furor, but it won`t happen. They are too handy. Attack politics have been a part of elections as long as this country has been around. It`s just part of the process. Rep. West`s comment about progressives being communist was just a statement. He offered nothing to back it up. Besides, he probably thinks anyone to the left of Limbaugh is a communist. That proves he knows nothing about communism. It`s a matter of considering the source. Let`s not make a federal case.
I won't defend the communist title but look up the Congressional Progressive Caucus and it's 80 +/- current members. Even Pelosi was a member until she became speaker of the house. This is by definition a socialistic caucus even though in it's formation in 1991, it was considered communistic.
And the republicans all of em took oaths, including Romney? to Grover Norquist, who is really running the show for them and in return for allowing him to do it, they get his support. They really turned me off on that one and then sitting back shaking their heads no for all this time and claiming their only job was to oust Obama. Well, turned me clean off the republican party and honestly, no matter who was their candidate, I wouldnt be voting for any of em. Im done.
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-18560_162-57327816/the-pledge-grover-norquists-hold-on-the-gop/?pageNum=5&tag=contentMain;contentBody
This is a 60 minutes interview with said Grover Norquist. Read it and notice how he has the Republicans under his thumb.
It is a hard line to walk---I don't think people should be critical of the spouse but the Romney campaign holds Ann out there as Mitt's "connection" with average women. Seems to me that gives us the right to point out how unconnected she seems, based on the life experiences we have learned about her.
Say anything you want ..I don't want some "BIMBO" as my first lady who talks about un zipping her MITT" ! That's just disgusting !
Say anything you want ..I don't want some "BIMBO" as my first lady who talks about un zipping her MITT" ! That's just disgusting
In Palm Springs - Nobody wants to see "Lil Willard", that for sure....
Imagining Anne Romney in her own mind..............June Cleaver complete with high heels and pearls doing the vacuuming and dusting as she merrily sings a little ditty. Mrs. Cleaver only had 2 sons but the concept is the same....The Beave and Wally...Ward comes home from work (doing what?) and disciplines the
Beaver for something or other or talks to Wally about Lumpy or Eddie Haskell. Yep, that's Romneyville.
You are going against the words our leader spoke in his 2008 campaign. "Do not attack my wife". Your sarcastic, non-factual comments "June Cleaver", "Bimbo", connection "gives us the right" Grow up and debate with honor.
Sarah Palin was somebody's wife, mother, sister, and daughter. Obama is a piece of crap that could care less about anybody's spouse but his. If he did he would have called a halt to the attacks on Palin and her family.
And who would have put a halt to hers? Seems to me Obama spent more time ignoring her than anything. She is like a pesky green fly that just will not stop until swatted side ways. Besides, she was just doing it to make money off her supporters anyway.
Hilary Rosen is probably correct...Romney's wife had nanny's and maids taking care of those 5 kids. Probably illegals at that..didn't Romney mention illegals during one of the debates...?? Maybe she should try working a job for 8-10 hours and then coming home and taking care of those 5 kids herself or any kids for that matter..
He main job was shopping at Neiman Marcus.
Faux news is going to run with any little story they can find from here until the election. Another distraction from the right wing nuts... What will it be tomorrow? When they run out of distractions they go back to Rev Wright and the birth certificate.
The GOP is an old joke.
And you obviously, are quite envious and jealous. You might want to do some research on Ann Romney. She raised 5 boys, suffers from MS, and is a Breast cancer survivor. Mitt Romney did not inherit his wealth. Do just a little research before spouting. It won't change your mind on the GOP. That's irrelevant. But you'll look less like a flaming A$$hole.
He will still be flameing though.
It is too funny to watch certain people say that Ann Romney is off limits (as should be), but in in the same breath say nothing when other posters on their same side go and ask for Michelle Obama's "'hidden' college thesis" as if she is the president! And yes, I have seen some very ugly things said on FR. So much to the point I stop going beyond page 1 of the First Thoughts page. That's where the true crazies hide.
The democrats have the Congressional Progressive Caucus.
The republicans have the Tea Party membership.
The far left and the far right.
This poor country is so divided in beliefs and issues and both sides feel they have the best direction for the country. The voters will need to decide if they want conservativism or socialism. The middle no longer has any power.
That's funny--I keep hearing how Pres. Obama has no backbone and keeps caving into Republican positions (like the individual mandate for health care), only to get slapped upside the face for daring to use their positions. After all, Romney's health care proposals were absolutely wonderful...till our President decided they were.
Obviously, we have forgotten the rules--it's always ok to slime Hillary Clinton and Michelle Obama, but pointing out how many servants Ann Romney has is wrong. Pointing out that a family values politician has a daughter with an out-of-wedlock child is also wrong, because that's a fact about a Republican, and we must avoid those at all costs. It was funny, actually, when Fox commentators whine that NEVER! IN! THE! WORLD! had a female politician been so badly treated when Gov. Palin was facing questions about her intelligence and ability.
Just because they've been asserting that Hillary Clinton was Satan since 1992, gee, whiz...
Hypocrisy much?
Maybe we are just a tad jealous eh? I wouldnt mind having someone around to do all those things I dont like to do too. I would love to have the same healthcare we provide for them! So yeah, but that does not discount the fact that Ann does not know what it is like to have three children, take em to a sitter before work, go to work, spend the evening trying to juggle the kids sports, homework, supper, laundry and baths and clean up the mess after they are in bed. The average woman doesnt have a clue how hard she works, but they wish they did, and then! Yep, the alarm goes off and they get up and do it all over again!
@ excessively, well said!!
If spouses are "off limits" in a campaign, then they need to stay the hell out of the lime light during the campaign as well.
The 'mommie wars"...ummm. Having been both at stay-at-home mother of three with 12 straight years of high school activites and a middle management 12 hour a day , 9-5 job, I can tell you this: There is NOTHING that prepares you for working in the public that you learn raising children.
I loved raising my kids. They were and are the light of my life. I wouldn't trade it for anything. But as a mother you are in charge. Your word is final and you don't have to take 'NO' as an answer.
Unless you count creative manipulation as a job skill you are lost in the work place. Oh but this is a political wife. I guess maybe she did learn a few job skills. Perhaps Mrs. Wannabe can deal with public harrassement, twisted and inventive reports and bold face lies. Or perhaps she should go back to being a 'stay-at-home'!
of course he would say that. his spouse is
a racist and oboma is leading America to become a socialist country. very sad.
Socialism is
the philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance and the gospel of envy. Its
inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery.
-Winston
Churchill-
Hey! Did you vote for Grover Norquist? Sounds like you like the idea of your party taking oaths to a lobbyist and giving him the power to run the country on their behalf. Yeah, that socialist Obama! When is he going to get it thru his head that corporations do have the right to vote and is the wave of the future! How dare he protect them lower class citizens instead of them rich ens. How dare he!
Obama 2012