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Dems: We're not concerned with being honest or accurate, we just want to fluff Obama for 4 more years
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The context was given. His explanation doesn't hold water.
Actually, it does. Very much so. He says the very poor have a safety net (which is true), and that if that safety net needs fixing (which it might), he will fix it. What part of that is unclear to you?
The part where his own proposed policies call for cuts to the safety net. The part where the safety net is an aid, not a cure, for poverty.
Actually, it does. Very much so. He says the very poor have a safety net (which is true), and that if that safety net needs fixing (which it might), he will fix it. What part of that is unclear to you?
The part where his own proposed policies call for cuts to the safety net. The part where the safety net is an aid, not a cure, for poverty.
there is no cure for poverty, just as there is no cure for stupid.
be glad you only suffer from one.
Out of context.
The context was given. His explanation doesn't hold water.
Actually, it does. Very much so. He says the very poor have a safety net (which is true), and that if that safety net needs fixing (which it might), he will fix it. What part of that is unclear to you?
The part where his own proposed policies call for cuts to the safety net. The part where the safety net is an aid, not a cure, for poverty.
there is no cure for poverty, just as there is no cure for stupid.
be glad you only suffer from one.
Yeah, it sucks being poor; but at least I'm not you.
The context was given. His explanation doesn't hold water.
Actually, it does. Very much so. He says the very poor have a safety net (which is true), and that if that safety net needs fixing (which it might), he will fix it. What part of that is unclear to you?
Unfortunately, the CON-servative idea of how to "fix" it is to abolish it and let them starve...Oh yeah... I forgot.... Charity. Just ask the homeless on how well "Charity" works when they're freezing on park benches.
"I'm in this race because I care about Americans. I'm not concerned about the very poor. We have a safety net there. If it needs repair, I'll fix it,"
The safety net that has faced drastic cuts over the last few years? The safety net that Romney himself has proposed cutting? For him to pretend that the safety net is all the help the poor need, just makes him sound so out of touch with reality.
I guess I shouldn't be surprised. This is the same millionaire who said, corporations are people, he enjoys firing people, he knows what it's like to worry about pink slips, he's unemployed too, and $374k in speaking fees isn't much. It seems that every time he opens his mouth, he sticks his foot in it.
Mitt Romney: 'I'm Not Concerned About The Very Poor'
CNN's Soledad O'Brien pressed him on his comments, adding that they may sound odd for Americans who are very poor.
"Well you had to finish the sentence, Soledad," he replied. "I said 'I'm not concerned about the very poor that have a safety net but if it has holes in it, I will repair them.' The challenge right now -- we will hear from the Democrat party the plight of the poor. And there's no question it's not good being poor and we have a safety net to help those that are very poor. But my campaign is focused on middle-income Americans."
"We have a very ample safety net," said Romney. "And we can talk about whether it needs to be strengthened or whether there are holes in it. But we have food stamps, we have Medicaid, we have housing vouchers, we have programs to help the poor."
Programs in the "safety net" are also suffering during the economic recession. Medicaid, for example faces cuts as states attempt to balance budgets at a time when more people are using the program. GOP lawmakers have also eyed cuts in food stamps as food prices rise, even though more Americans are using the the program as a consequence of the economic recession.
Romney's policies call for cutting federal spending and reconfiguring the social safety net. He calls for an immediate five-percent cut to non-discretionary spending, which would hit the safety net hard. He proposes turning Medicaid into a block grant program and undertaking a "fundamental restructuring of government programs and services." He also calls for capping spending at 20 percent of GDP -- a significant cut -- and adds that he "will pursue further cuts" as spending comes "under control."
Actually, it does. Very much so. He says the very poor have a safety net (which is true), and that if that safety net needs fixing (which it might), he will fix it. What part of that is unclear to you?
Unfortunately, the CON-servative idea of how to "fix" it is to abolish it and let them starve...Oh yeah... I forgot.... Charity. Just ask the homeless on how well "Charity" works when they're freezing on park benches.
Hyberbole over rational logic again? Impressive.
Then Romney said, "Let them eat cake."
I actually agree with Romney
The poor do have a safety net and Romney is willing to fix it as needed. The very wealthy are doing quite well....it is the middle class who are seeing their standard of living declining
It was a gross mischaracterization of what Mitt was saying
learn to use the search feature dip-shit... there's already a thread on this.
http://www.usmessageboard.com/politics/206129-mitt-romney-asked-about-republican-poor-says-im-not-trying-to-help-them.html#post4748856
Started by your 'butt-y', Dean
I searched, but didn't find it. Now kindly go fuck yourself, asswipe.
"I'm in this race because I care about Americans. I'm not concerned about the very poor. We have a safety net there. If it needs repair, I'll fix it,"
The safety net that has faced drastic cuts over the last few years? The safety net that Romney himself has proposed cutting? For him to pretend that the safety net is all the help the poor need, just makes him sound so out of touch with reality.
I guess I shouldn't be surprised. This is the same millionaire who said, corporations are people, he enjoys firing people, he knows what it's like to worry about pink slips, he's unemployed too, and $374k in speaking fees isn't much. It seems that every time he opens his mouth, he sticks his foot in it.
Mitt Romney: 'I'm Not Concerned About The Very Poor'
CNN's Soledad O'Brien pressed him on his comments, adding that they may sound odd for Americans who are very poor.
"Well you had to finish the sentence, Soledad," he replied. "I said 'I'm not concerned about the very poor that have a safety net but if it has holes in it, I will repair them.' The challenge right now -- we will hear from the Democrat party the plight of the poor. And there's no question it's not good being poor and we have a safety net to help those that are very poor. But my campaign is focused on middle-income Americans."
"We have a very ample safety net," said Romney. "And we can talk about whether it needs to be strengthened or whether there are holes in it. But we have food stamps, we have Medicaid, we have housing vouchers, we have programs to help the poor."
Programs in the "safety net" are also suffering during the economic recession. Medicaid, for example faces cuts as states attempt to balance budgets at a time when more people are using the program. GOP lawmakers have also eyed cuts in food stamps as food prices rise, even though more Americans are using the the program as a consequence of the economic recession.
Romney's policies call for cutting federal spending and reconfiguring the social safety net. He calls for an immediate five-percent cut to non-discretionary spending, which would hit the safety net hard. He proposes turning Medicaid into a block grant program and undertaking a "fundamental restructuring of government programs and services." He also calls for capping spending at 20 percent of GDP -- a significant cut -- and adds that he "will pursue further cuts" as spending comes "under control."
"I'm in this race because I care about Americans. I'm not concerned about the very poor. We have a safety net there. If it needs repair, I'll fix it,"
The safety net that has faced drastic cuts over the last few years? The safety net that Romney himself has proposed cutting? For him to pretend that the safety net is all the help the poor need, just makes him sound so out of touch with reality.
I guess I shouldn't be surprised. This is the same millionaire who said, corporations are people, he enjoys firing people, he knows what it's like to worry about pink slips, he's unemployed too, and $374k in speaking fees isn't much. It seems that every time he opens his mouth, he sticks his foot in it.
Mitt Romney: 'I'm Not Concerned About The Very Poor'
CNN's Soledad O'Brien pressed him on his comments, adding that they may sound odd for Americans who are very poor.
"Well you had to finish the sentence, Soledad," he replied. "I said 'I'm not concerned about the very poor that have a safety net but if it has holes in it, I will repair them.' The challenge right now -- we will hear from the Democrat party the plight of the poor. And there's no question it's not good being poor and we have a safety net to help those that are very poor. But my campaign is focused on middle-income Americans."
"We have a very ample safety net," said Romney. "And we can talk about whether it needs to be strengthened or whether there are holes in it. But we have food stamps, we have Medicaid, we have housing vouchers, we have programs to help the poor."
Programs in the "safety net" are also suffering during the economic recession. Medicaid, for example faces cuts as states attempt to balance budgets at a time when more people are using the program. GOP lawmakers have also eyed cuts in food stamps as food prices rise, even though more Americans are using the the program as a consequence of the economic recession.
Romney's policies call for cutting federal spending and reconfiguring the social safety net. He calls for an immediate five-percent cut to non-discretionary spending, which would hit the safety net hard. He proposes turning Medicaid into a block grant program and undertaking a "fundamental restructuring of government programs and services." He also calls for capping spending at 20 percent of GDP -- a significant cut -- and adds that he "will pursue further cuts" as spending comes "under control."
I searched, but didn't find it. Now kindly go fuck yourself, asswipe.
you apparently didn't search very well.
First of all, the other thread is on a different incident. It's about Mitt on Morning Joe. This thread is on a separate interview that Mitt did with CNN.
Get you facts straight before making an ass out of yourself next time.
Second, who the fuck are you? Does your inaccurate trolling change the fact that Mitt is an out-of-touch robot?
Mitt Romney: 'I'm Not Concerned About The Very Poor'
Romney: 'I'm not concerned about the very poor' - Yahoo! News
"I'm not concerned about the very poor." he said Wednesday.
A candidate for the 1%.
Unfortunately, the CON-servative idea of how to "fix" it is to abolish it and let them starve...Oh yeah... I forgot.... Charity. Just ask the homeless on how well "Charity" works when they're freezing on park benches.
Hyberbole over rational logic again? Impressive.
Hey....I'm only going by the Conservative mantra... Why should I have to pay for some deadbeat? Cut them off and let them get a job! You reap what you sow, bitch... and before you even start... no, I don't recall YOU ever saying that... but you most certainly stick up for those that do.