Why Romney is unlikeable

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Passing this along just as it was sent to me, with no further comment except to say that #4 should say just "southern preacher" IMO.

Why Mitt Romney is Unlikable! ................................

A lot is being said in the media about Mitt Romney not being "likable" or that he doesn't "relate well" to people. Frankly, we struggled to understand why. So after much research, we have come up with a Top Ten List to explain this "unlikablility."

Top Ten Reasons To Dislike Mitt Romney:

1. Drop-dead, collar-ad handsome with gracious, statesmanlike aura. Looks like every central casting's #1 choice for Commander-in-Chief.

2. Been married to ONE woman his entire life, and has been faithful to her, including through her bouts with breast cancer and MS.

3. No scandals or skeletons in his closet. (How boring is that?)

4. Can't speak in a fake, southern, "black preacher voice" when necessary.

5. Highly intelligent. Graduated cum laude from both Harvard Law School and Harvard Business School...and by the way, his academic records are NOT sealed.

6. Doesn't smoke or drink alcohol, and has never done drugs, not even in the counter-culture age when he went to college. Too square for today's America?

7. Represents an America of "yesterday", where people believed in God, went to Church, didn't screw around, worked hard, and became a SUCCESS!

8. Has a family of five great sons....and none of them have police records or are in drug rehab. But of course, they were raised by a stay-at-home mom, and that "choice" deserves America's scorn.

9. Oh yes.....he's a MORMON. We need to be very afraid of that very strange religion that teaches its members to be clean-living, patriotic, fiscally conservative, charitable, self-reliant, and honest.

10. And one more point...pundits say because of his wealth, he can't relate to ordinary Americans. I guess that's because he made that money HIMSELF.....as opposed to marrying it or inheriting it from Dad. Apparently, he didn't understand that actually working at a job and earning your own money made you unrelatable to Americans.

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I think I can trust him. He is the best choice available by far.

Save the republic, elect Mitt Romney!

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Passing this along just as it was sent to me, with no further comment except to say that #4 should say just "southern preacher" IMO.

Why Mitt Romney is Unlikable! ................................

A lot is being said in the media about Mitt Romney not being "likable" or that he doesn't "relate well" to people. Frankly, we struggled to understand why. So after much research, we have come up with a Top Ten List to explain this "unlikablility."

Top Ten Reasons To Dislike Mitt Romney:

1. Drop-dead, collar-ad handsome with gracious, statesmanlike aura. Looks like every central casting's #1 choice for Commander-in-Chief.

2. Been married to ONE woman his entire life, and has been faithful to her, including through her bouts with breast cancer and MS.

3. No scandals or skeletons in his closet. (How boring is that?)

4. Can't speak in a fake, southern, "black preacher voice" when necessary.

5. Highly intelligent. Graduated cum laude from both Harvard Law School and Harvard Business School...and by the way, his academic records are NOT sealed.

6. Doesn't smoke or drink alcohol, and has never done drugs, not even in the counter-culture age when he went to college. Too square for today's America?

7. Represents an America of "yesterday", where people believed in God, went to Church, didn't screw around, worked hard, and became a SUCCESS!

8. Has a family of five great sons....and none of them have police records or are in drug rehab. But of course, they were raised by a stay-at-home mom, and that "choice" deserves America's scorn.

9. Oh yes.....he's a MORMON. We need to be very afraid of that very strange religion that teaches its members to be clean-living, patriotic, fiscally conservative, charitable, self-reliant, and honest.

10. And one more point...pundits say because of his wealth, he can't relate to ordinary Americans. I guess that's because he made that money HIMSELF.....as opposed to marrying it or inheriting it from Dad. Apparently, he didn't understand that actually working at a job and earning your own money made you unrelatable to Americans.

Thanks for the run down.

Mitt Romney reminds me in many ways of John Kerry, who I also did not find all that likeable. I voted for Bush in 2004 mainly because he seemed a lot more trusthworthy than John Kerry. I actually though John Edwards was rather honest though, at least for a trial lawyer.

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Thanks for the run down.

Mitt Romney reminds me in many ways of John Kerry, who I also did not find all that likeable. I voted for Bush in 2004 mainly because he seemed a lot more trusthworthy than John Kerry. I actually though John Edwards was rather honest though, at least for a trial lawyer.

Yeah, I thought Edwards was above the fray - what a scumbag he turned out to be.

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The original poster's post illustrates how upside down American's thinking has become in today's maddening world.

The information is spot on and I want to thank the OP for sharing this information

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Mitt Romney just comes off as such a phoney baloney with his fake laugh...heh heh heh. When asked by Diane Sawyer what he would say to President Obama, Romney answered "Start packing" heh heh heh. Ann Romney said "It's our turn". Who do they think they are? Charles and Camilla?

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The original poster's post illustrates how upside down American's thinking has become in today's maddening world.

The information is spot on and I want to thank the OP for sharing this information

I agree...thanks so much for posting this.

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Mitt Romney just comes off as such a phoney baloney with his fake laugh...heh heh heh. When asked by Diane Sawyer what he would say to President Obama, Romney answered "Start packing" heh heh heh. Ann Romney said "It's our turn". Who do they think they are? Charles and Camilla?

Actually, I think that is pretty funny!

At least they both have a sense of humor...what do you think he should have said?

Charles and Camilla? Not by a long shot. The Romney's obviously have morals...Charles and Camilla do not.

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the list certainly sets him apart from the career politicians.
And the deal maker for many of is:

The Romney's obviously have morals..I don't think anybody needs an R or a D to contrast morals vs not.....although the partisan loyalists...no matter what....still throw stones....incredible.

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the list certainly sets him apart from the career politicians.
And the deal maker for many of is:

The Romney's obviously have morals..I don't think anybody needs an R or a D to contrast morals vs not.....although the partisan loyalists...no matter what....still throw stones....incredible.

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You are totally naive and blindly biased toward the presumptive Republican Presidential nominee if your view is "The Romney's obviously have morals".

I don't not know about their morals and neither do you.

Talk to a John Edwards supporter.

(If anyone else is reading, this kind of frivolous judgement is the perfect example of folks supporting candidates for reasons they have manufactured in their own minds.)

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Ed, I've got to say I love this post and am a little surprised you posted it; but pleasantly surprised none the less.

It's funny, and the humor is in the basic truth of it.

Thanks for the smile.

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Actually, I think that is pretty funny!

At least they both have a sense of humor...what do you think he should have said?

Charles and Camilla? Not by a long shot. The Romney's obviously have morals...Charles and Camilla do not.

You probably also thought it was hilarious when Ann Romney said "you people have all the tax returns you're going to get". You people???????????? What are we..........her subjects? I suspect that's the way she speaks to the hired help.

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You probably also thought it was hilarious when Ann Romney said "you people have all the tax returns you're going to get". You people???????????? What are we..........her subjects? I suspect that's the way she speaks to the hired help.

did this thread have anything to do with ann romney? i don't think so. why the attack on richielion's post?

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You probably also thought it was hilarious when Ann Romney said "you people have all the tax returns you're going to get". You people???????????? What are we..........her subjects? I suspect that's the way she speaks to the hired help.

Oh, brother....Give. Me. A. Break.

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Mitt Romney just comes off as such a phoney baloney with his fake laugh...heh heh heh. When asked by Diane Sawyer what he would say to President Obama, Romney answered "Start packing" heh heh heh. Ann Romney said "It's our turn". Who do they think they are? Charles and Camilla?

I know its going to be hard but you better get use to calling him President.Romney.Maybe you can practice when not posting xxxx

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I know its going to be hard but you better get use to calling him President.Romney.Maybe you can practice when not posting xxxx

Actually, I believe Willard Flip-Flop is a much more appropriate name. barf

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You probably also thought it was hilarious when Ann Romney said "you people have all the tax returns you're going to get". You people???????????? What are we..........her subjects? I suspect that's the way she speaks to the hired help.

Except that you lie.

Ann Romney never said "you people". It was an invented gaffe by hater's like you.

But you know who did???............Barack Obama:

“It shouldn’t be a Democrat/Republican issue,” Obama said. “America is not just about you people doing well. America is about everybody doing well.”

Where's your rage, Democrats?

Ann Romney Didn't Say 'You People'--But You Know Who Did? (http://www.breitbart.com/Big-Journalism/2012/07/20/Ann-Romney-Didn-t-Say-You-People-But-You-Know-Who-Did)

Did Ann Romney Say ‘You People?’, The Road Argument at a Truck Shop, Boehner on Bachmann, Rubio’s Anti-Pledge Drive (PM Note) - ABC News (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/07/did-ann-romney-say-you-people-the-road-argument-at-a-truck-shop-boehner-on-bachmann-rubios-anti-pledge-drive/)

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Actually, I believe Willard Flip-Flop is a much more appropriate name. barf

what's the difference between flip flopping and evolving?

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I had not noticed one of the posters on this thread who could refute item for item the top ten list Ed posted?

Compared to the sliding scale standards used in today's society Romney could be canonized a Saint. He is hard working, a good husband and family man, a church goer, provides good example for his children to follow, charitable, clean cut, an all American, despite previous vettings does not appear to have anything to hide, intelligent, well educated and has leadership experience/skills.

Gosh I have my hands waist high palms up and doing a balancing the scale motion Obama Romney Obama Romney Obama Romney. Geezzz this is such a difficult decision

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I am neither a Romney supporter, nor an Obama supporter. My belief is that both are good men who truly want what is best for their country. Obama has not done a stellar job, despite good intentions. Mitt, is a good man and may be able to get things turned around, but we cannot know for sure. I am still watching, listening, reading, and questioning who deserves my one vote.

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I am neither a Romney supporter, nor an Obama supporter. My belief is that both are good men who truly want what is best for their country. Obama has not done a stellar job, despite good intentions. Mitt, is a good man and may be able to get things turned around, but we cannot know for sure. I am still watching, listening, reading, and questioning who deserves my one vote.

Good post eweissenbach. I too am waiting for the debates even though after the London and Israel comments by Mitt Romney I am leaning heavily towards Barack Obama. Romney looks to much like he wants to start a war. He actually seems rather hotheaded with respect to foreign policy. Seems to be selling out peace in the Mideast for a few Jewish votes.

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Except that you lie.

Ann Romney never said "you people". It was an invented gaffe by hater's like you.

But you know who did???............Barack Obama:

“It shouldn’t be a Democrat/Republican issue,” Obama said. “America is not just about you people doing well. America is about everybody doing well.”

Where's your rage, Democrats?

Ann Romney Didn't Say 'You People'--But You Know Who Did? (http://www.breitbart.com/Big-Journalism/2012/07/20/Ann-Romney-Didn-t-Say-You-People-But-You-Know-Who-Did)

Did Ann Romney Say ‘You People?’, The Road Argument at a Truck Shop, Boehner on Bachmann, Rubio’s Anti-Pledge Drive (PM Note) - ABC News (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/07/did-ann-romney-say-you-people-the-road-argument-at-a-truck-shop-boehner-on-bachmann-rubios-anti-pledge-drive/)

Don't take my word for it. Here is Ann Romney in her own words.



Ann Romney: We've 'given all you people need' - POLITICO.com (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0712/78711.html)


http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/19/ann-romney_n_1685735.html


http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/07/ann-romney-says-enough-is-public-about-mitts-money/

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"knowing" is a relative term.

What each of us "knows" is relative to each individual....I am quite content (some prefer to call it naieve or whatever) in what I know about Mitt Romney as a candidate and his morals VS Barrack Obama's morals as a candidate and POTUS for the last 4 years.

I know as much as anybody else does that does not rely only on the media for input and knowledge.

As far as quoting John Edwards as an example you only underscore that for most politicians it really does not matter what their morals are....until they get caught.

What I "know" tells me Romney is the far better man. When I aquire any new information that may affect what I know, I will take that into consideration.

No different than the litany of defenders of Obama who supposedly "know" him.

Remember the advantage of Romney his background is non political, hence by what we all "know" that means he certainly is more credible than most political incumbents.

btk

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Don't take my word for it. Here is Ann Romney in her own words.



Ann Romney: We've 'given all you people need' - POLITICO.com (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0712/78711.html)


Ann Romney: We've Given 'All You People Need To Know' About Family Finances (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/19/ann-romney_n_1685735.html)

It's still a lie and ABC News itself said she didn't say "YOU"

I'll take liberal ABC News' story over extreme Politico, thank you.

Your pants are on fire.

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It's still a lie and ABC News itself said she didn't say "YOU"

I'll take liberal ABC News' story over extreme Politico, thank you.

Your pants are on fire.
I actually saw the interview and Ann Romney did say "you people" although my interpretation - based on hand gestures, facial expression, etc. - was that she meant "you people - the media". I don't understand how we, the people will get this important information if not through the media. Also, I think that it's very unfortunate that both the campaign and Governor Romney chose to send his wife out to answer questions when Romneys' tax returns were a "hot" item. These questions are better asked of him and should be answered by releasing more than one complete tax filing.

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Yeah, I thought Edwards was above the fray - what a scumbag he turned out to be.

Thought that word was reserved for Rush!

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Harry Reid is reporting that a Bain investor told him that Mitt Romney paid zero taxes for ten years. Apparently, Romney is one of the 47% that pays no federal income tax that posters on this forum are always complaining about.


Harry Reid: Bain Investor Told Me That Mitt Romney 'Didn't Pay Any Taxes For 10 Years' (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/31/harry-reid-romney-taxes_n_1724027.html)

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Harry Reid is reporting that a Bain investor told him that Mitt Romney paid zero taxes for ten years. Apparently, Romney is one of the 47% that pays no federal income tax that posters on this forum are always complaining about.


Harry Reid: Bain Investor Told Me That Mitt Romney 'Didn't Pay Any Taxes For 10 Years' (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/31/harry-reid-romney-taxes_n_1724027.html)

Perhaps Harry Reid is telling the truth perhas not but it is possible. My question is what makes it wrong if Romney abided by all of the IRS rulings, exceptions, deductions, etc and managed to walk away without owing any taxes. In otherwords why would you fault an individual for doing what Congress and the IRS deemed to be legal. since when should an individual be punsihed for his/her acumen, skill, gift. Sports people movie stars are rewarded for their skills. romney's skill is in finance so I see no justification to attack him unless and until it has been established in a court of law or IRS ruling that romney did something illegal.

Now go bone up on your finance and accounting lessons

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Harry Reid is reporting that a Bain investor told him that Mitt Romney paid zero taxes for ten years. Apparently, Romney is one of the 47% that pays no federal income tax that posters on this forum are always complaining about.


Harry Reid: Bain Investor Told Me That Mitt Romney 'Didn't Pay Any Taxes For 10 Years' (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/31/harry-reid-romney-taxes_n_1724027.html)

I am not sure exactly what this means. Can you clarify the meaning of this ?

I don't want to simply say "so what" however.....

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and some will take the medias portrayal of Romney's performance while traveling????

Given the medias bias to make sure Obama comes across always as golden.....no matter what.....and that only the negatives of the opposition are highlighted......seems like some of you will be duped per the plan!!

btk

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and some will take the medias portrayal of Romney's performance while traveling????

Given the medias bias to make sure Obama comes across always as golden.....no matter what.....and that only the negatives of the opposition are highlighted......seems like some of you will be duped per the plan!!

btk

A little arrogant of you to contend that anyone who sees things differently than you has been "duped", yet anything that confirms your view is apparently "truth".

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One thing he isn't obama so he has my vote. That is what this election is about voting for or against obama H--l I'd vote for Sarah

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One thing he isn't obama so he has my vote. That is what this election is about voting for or against obama H--l I'd vote for Sarah

I believe that!

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"knowing" is a relative term.

What each of us "knows" is relative to each individual....I am quite content (some prefer to call it naieve or whatever) in what I know about Mitt Romney as a candidate and his morals VS Barrack Obama's morals as a candidate and POTUS for the last 4 years.

I know as much as anybody else does that does not rely only on the media for input and knowledge.

As far as quoting John Edwards as an example you only underscore that for most politicians it really does not matter what their morals are....until they get caught.

What I "know" tells me Romney is the far better man. When I aquire any new information that may affect what I know, I will take that into consideration.

No different than the litany of defenders of Obama who supposedly "know" him.

Remember the advantage of Romney his background is non political, hence by what we all "know" that means he certainly is more credible than most political incumbents.

btk
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I actually saw the interview and Ann Romney did say "you people" although my interpretation - based on hand gestures, facial expression, etc. - was that she meant "you people - the media". I don't understand how we, the people will get this important information if not through the media. Also, I think that it's very unfortunate that both the campaign and Governor Romney chose to send his wife out to answer questions when Romneys' tax returns were a "hot" item. These questions are better asked of him and should be answered by releasing more than one complete tax filing.

She clearly does not say "you people", but says "our people".

She speaks so clearly and she clearly is not saying a word with an "oouu" sound in it. Listen more closely.

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She clearly does not say "you people", but says "our people".

She speaks so clearly and she clearly is not saying a word with an "oouu" sound in it. Listen more closely.

Get over it. :o

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She clearly does not say "you people", but says "our people".

She speaks so clearly and she clearly is not saying a word with an "oouu" sound in it. Listen more closely.

I'm still mentally processing "For the first time in my life I am proud to be an American."

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I'm still mentally processing "For the first time in my life I am proud to be an American."

:clap2:

How about "All this over a flag?".

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Get over it. :o

When the liars do, so will I.

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I'm still mentally processing "For the first time in my life I am proud to be an American."

The same media that's trying to hear an unspoken word from Ann Romney, bent over backward to "explain" and excuse that outrageous thought spoken out loud by Lady Obama.

It's pretty typical and reflected by the leftists on this forum.

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Passing this along just as it was sent to me, with no further comment except to say that #4 should say just "southern preacher" IMO.

Why Mitt Romney is Unlikable! ................................

A lot is being said in the media about Mitt Romney not being "likable" or that he doesn't "relate well" to people. Frankly, we struggled to understand why. So after much research, we have come up with a Top Ten List to explain this "unlikablility."

Top Ten Reasons To Dislike Mitt Romney:

1. Drop-dead, collar-ad handsome with gracious, statesmanlike aura. Looks like every central casting's #1 choice for Commander-in-Chief.

2. Been married to ONE woman his entire life, and has been faithful to her, including through her bouts with breast cancer and MS.

3. No scandals or skeletons in his closet. (How boring is that?)

4. Can't speak in a fake, southern, "black preacher voice" when necessary.

5. Highly intelligent. Graduated cum laude from both Harvard Law School and Harvard Business School...and by the way, his academic records are NOT sealed.

6. Doesn't smoke or drink alcohol, and has never done drugs, not even in the counter-culture age when he went to college. Too square for today's America?

7. Represents an America of "yesterday", where people believed in God, went to Church, didn't screw around, worked hard, and became a SUCCESS!

8. Has a family of five great sons....and none of them have police records or are in drug rehab. But of course, they were raised by a stay-at-home mom, and that "choice" deserves America's scorn.

9. Oh yes.....he's a MORMON. We need to be very afraid of that very strange religion that teaches its members to be clean-living, patriotic, fiscally conservative, charitable, self-reliant, and honest.

10. And one more point...pundits say because of his wealth, he can't relate to ordinary Americans. I guess that's because he made that money HIMSELF.....as opposed to marrying it or inheriting it from Dad. Apparently, he didn't understand that actually working at a job and earning your own money made you unrelatable to Americans.

Perfectly explained! What puzzles me is when he was our Governor in Massachusetts most people liked him (except for the ones that are similar to the ones NOW that don't like him) and he was a great Governor I might add. So basically, it's all about JEALOUSY!
:)

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You are totally naive and blindly biased toward the presumptive Republican Presidential nominee if your view is "The Romney's obviously have morals".

I don't not know about their morals and neither do you.

Talk to a John Edwards supporter.

(If anyone else is reading, this kind of frivolous judgement is the perfect example of folks supporting candidates for reasons they have manufactured in their own minds.)

Mitt Romney has made very heavy use of the paper shredder after leaving various significant positions in his career. A lot of paperwork seemed to disappear after the Salt Lake City Olympics. http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/07/report-romneys-salt-lake-city-olympics-lacked-transparency/56964/

"When Mitt Romney left Bain Capital to take control of the Salt Lake City Olympics in 1999, he promised “complete transparency.” But reporters and public officials say they were denied access to certain documents, and archivists allege that many of the Games’ key records were destroyed shortly after the they ended, reports The Boston Globe.

Romney and the Salt Lake Organizing Committee had no legal obligation to either preserve key records or make them public since the Games were organized by a private, nonprofit corporation that was exempt from public records laws." quote from linked govexec.com article above.

I am not saying though that much of President Obama's life was transparent.

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Perfectly explained! What puzzles me is when he was our Governor in Massachusetts most people liked him (except for the ones that are similar to the ones NOW that don't like him) and he was a great Governor I might add. So basically, it's all about JEALOUSY!
:)

When Governor Mitt Romney left office, his approval rating was 34% much as it is today in Massachusetts. This is a number comparable to Governor Rick Scott's approval rate. The Romney campaign is not even competing in his home state.


Romney As Governor: 800 Vetoes And One Big Deal : NPR (http://www.npr.org/2012/06/13/154583216/romney-as-governor-confrontation-one-big-deal)

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I wish when some present "findings" it would be helpful to also make your point....what ever it may be. I understand why ambiguity is a blessing in most cases and in others there just must not be a point....just regurgitating or parroting.

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Who and where were these polls conducted in Ma.? Do you know anything about the ratio of Liberal Dems. and Conservative Rep. and Ind. that reside in Ma.?

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Mitt Romney has made very heavy use of the paper shredder after leaving various significant positions in his career. A lot of paperwork seemed to disappear after the Salt Lake City Olympics. Report: Romney?s Salt Lake City Olympics lacked transparency - Management - GovExec.com (http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/07/report-romneys-salt-lake-city-olympics-lacked-transparency/56964/)

"When Mitt Romney left Bain Capital to take control of the Salt Lake City Olympics in 1999, he promised “complete transparency.” But reporters and public officials say they were denied access to certain documents, and archivists allege that many of the Games’ key records were destroyed shortly after the they ended, reports The Boston Globe.

Romney and the Salt Lake Organizing Committee had no legal obligation to either preserve key records or make them public since the Games were organized by a private, nonprofit corporation that was exempt from public records laws." quote from linked govexec.com article above.

I am not saying though that much of President Obama's life was transparent.

Don't care. Did he do anything illegal? DID HE GET THE JOB DONE?