Mitt Romney at RNC: ‘President Obama Promised to Slow the Rise of the Oceans…My Promise Is to Help You and Your Family’
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Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney addresses the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Mitt Romney cast President Barack Obama as a man of grandiose promises he couldn’t keep in his nomination acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention Thursday.
“President Obama has promised to slow the rise of the oceans and to heal the planet. My promise is to help you and your family.”
Romney’s acceptance speech hit hard on the “disappointments of the past four years” without making it personal or uncivil, turning the tables and putting President Obama suddenly on the defensive. And after nearly an entire week of Republicans loudly proclaiming “We Built That!” at the GOP convention, Romney finally delivered and told millions of Americans how he plans to build a better future for the nation.
In the rousing finale to the GOP convention, which some analysts said would define his entire campaign, Romney explained that he understands why Obama’s promise of “hope and change” was enticing, but added “there’s something wrong with the kind of job he’s done as president when the best feeling you had, was the day you voted for him.”
Chants of “USA! USA!” broke out early in the speech — and the crowd was loud and rowdy throughout. At times, the chants forced Romney to stop speaking they were so loud.
“I wish President Obama had succeeded because I want America to succeed. But his promises gave way to disappointment and division. This isn’t something we have to accept. Now is the moment when we can do something. With your help we will do something,” Romney said in a prime-time speech to a nation grappling with an 8.3 percent unemployment rate and a painfully slow economic recovery.
He went on: “Now is the moment when we can stand up and say, ‘I’m an American. I make my destiny. And we deserve better. My children deserve better. My family deserves better. My country deserves better!’”prompting the night’s second standing ovation for Romney.
Near the beginning of Romney’s speech, a protester was taken away for causing a scene. Further, a group of Code Pink activists were able to infiltrate the main RNC hall during Romney’s speech and tried, unsuccessfully, to disrupt his remarks.
A protester is taken away during Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney's speech during the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
But Romney, undeterred, spoke about American exceptionalism and invoked Neil Armstrong to rev up the RNC crowd.
“The soles of Neil Armstrong’s boots on the moon made permanent impressions on our souls… like all Americans, we went to bed knowing we lived in the greatest country in the world,” he said, sending the crowd into a frenzy; chants of “USA! USA!” began once again.
Watch some of the highlights from Romney’s speech via The Washington Post here:
Romney also set out to prove that despite the liberal narrative that Republicans are waging a so-called “war on women,” as governor of Massachusetts he chose a woman as Lt. governor, chief of staff and a large portion of his senior officials were women.
“My mom and dad were true partners, a life lesson that shaped me by everyday example. When my mom ran for the Senate, my dad was there for her every step of the way. I can still hear her saying in her beautiful voice, ‘Why should women have any less say than men, about the great decisions facing our nation?’” Romney said, the standing crowd roaring with applause.
He praised some of the GOP convention’s female speakers, including Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin, North Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, Gov. Susana Martinez of New Mexico, Sen. Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.) and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.
The Republican presidential candidate went on to tout his successful business record, telling the story of opening his first business and how it went on to be a huge success. He says he will do the same thing as president of the United States.
“When I was 37, I helped start a small company. My partners and I had been working for a company that was in the business of helping other businesses,” Romney said.
He proceeded to explain why his success also meant success for thousands of Americans: “That business we started with 10 people has now grown into a great American success story. Some of the companies we helped start are names you know. An office supply company called Staples – where I’m pleased to see the Obama campaign has been shopping; The Sports Authority, which became a favorite of my sons.”
“We started an early childhood learning center called Bright Horizons that First Lady Michelle Obama rightly praised. At a time when nobody thought we’d ever see a new steel mill built in America, we took a chance and built one in a corn field in Indiana. Today Steel Dynamics is one of the largest steel producers in the United States.”
But for too many Americans, he explained, success has been harder to come by lately. This, in large part, is the result of President Obama’s first four years in the White House, Romney argued, again jabbing the president for his now infamous “Hope and Change” 2008 campaign slogan, now regularly mocked by conservatives as a hollow, empty promise.
“Hope and Change had a powerful appeal. But tonight I’d ask a simple question: If you felt that excitement when you voted for Barack Obama, shouldn’t you feel that way now that he’s President Obama?” Romney asked. “You know there’s something wrong with the kind of job he’s done as president when the best feeling you had, was the day you voted for him.”
Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney acknowledges delegates before speaking at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
At one point, Romney compared Obama’s first term to former President Jimmy Carter, referring to the struggling economies that both left behind.
“Today the time has come for us to put the disappointments of the last four years behind us,” he continued. “To put aside the divisiveness and the recriminations. To forget about what might have been and to look ahead to what can be. Now is the time to restore the promise of America…In America, we celebrate success, we don’t apologize for success.” Yet another standing ovation ensued.
So, how does he plan to begin the daunting task of restoring the promise of America? He says he’s going to create more jobs, because America needs “Lots of jobs.”
“To the majority of Americans who now believe that the future will not be better than the past, I can guarantee you this: if Barack Obama is re-elected, you will be right,” said Romney.
The Republican presidential nominee then laid out an extremely ambition plan to bring 12 million jobs to the United States. Meanwhile, he said, the president’s plans will outsource jobs and eliminate American jobs.
“And unlike the president, I have a plan…It has 5 steps,” Romney quipped. You guessed it, another standing ovation. Here is that plan, according to Romney:
- Make North America energy independent by 2020 by tapping America’s oil and coal, gas and nuclear and renewables.
- Give American citizens the skills they need for the jobs of today and the careers of tomorrow by improving schools
- Forge new trade agreements. And when nations cheat in trade, there will be unmistakable consequences.
- Cut the deficit and put America on track to a balanced budget.
- Reduce taxes on business, simplify regulations, repeal and replace Obamacare
“President Obama has promised to slow the rise of the oceans and to heal the planet. My promise is to help you and your family,” Romney continued.
Influential conservatives immediately began giving Romney’s speech their stamp of approval, some saying he invoked former President Ronald Reagan. That is a compliment in and of itself, but Mitt got a nod from Michael Reagan too, the conservative icon’s son:
Romney could not be better.When Dad died we lost AMERICAS cheer leader TONIGHT we have a new one.Bravo
— Michael Reagan (@ReaganWorld) August 31, 2012
Romney delivered big time! He will be President.
@mittromney.#rncconvention— Steve Forbes (@SteveForbesCEO) August 31, 2012
Romney just delivered the speech that should win him the White House.
— toddstarnes (@toddstarnes) August 31, 2012
Attacking President Obama’s foreign policy, Romney said he has thrown America’s allies, like Israel, under the bus, while he has been “eager to give Russian President Putin the ‘flexibility’ he desires after the election.” But should Romney be elected president, “Mr. Putin will see a little less flexibility and a little more backbone,” the GOP presidential candidate added.
The back end of Romney’s speech focused on the importance of unity among Americans, and said leaders do not divide people based on race, religion or their party affiliation. He also said, unlike Obama, he will not raise taxes on the middle class.
“Everywhere I go in America, there are monuments that list those who have given their lives for America. There is no mention of their race, their party affiliation, or what they did for a living,” he said. “They lived and died under a single flag, fighting for a single purpose. They pledged allegiance to the United States of America.”
He went on: “That America, that united America, can unleash an economy that will put Americans back to work, that will once again lead the world with innovation and productivity, and that will restore every father and mother‘s confidence that their children’s future is brighter even than the past.”
Romney pledged to keep a strong military, strengthen the country’s reliance on the Constitution and take care of the poor if he is elected president.
“If I am elected President of these United States,” he began, “I will work with all my energy and soul to restore that America, to lift our eyes to a better future. That future is our destiny. That future is out there. It is waiting for us. Our children deserve it, our nation depends upon it, the peace and freedom of the world require it. And with your help we will deliver it. Let us begin that future for America tonight.”
Watch Romney’s full nomination acceptance speech at the RNC via CSPAN below:
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Comments (325)
Stealth
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 12:10amNo matter, still buying munchies for my SKS
Report Post »mercenary4freedom
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 12:49amamen STEALTH, we still have to kepp an eye on barry, he may try something desperate like a false terror event/fabricated crisis to gain the upper hand @ american lives expense. he’s a snake & a devil!
Report Post »Gold Coin & Economic News
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 9:14amYea, Obama promised to slow the rise of the oceans and some people like this guy were dumb enough to vote for him anyway:
Report Post »http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTRqjpK6ScQ
soybomb315_II
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 10:29amlooks like most people around here have already forgotten about Romney’s public record and his progressive statements. We are doomed
Report Post »watersRpeople
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 10:29amI hope Mitt Romney doesn’t think he is going to want to also heal the planet.
Report Post »watersRpeople
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 10:59amMormons sure do love money. They love it so much that Bernanke is really making them angry with all the money printing. Imagine that, their religion started with gold – too bad it will end with people tossing that same gold into the streets.
Report Post »watersRpeople
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 11:02amsoybomb315_II,
Report Post »When money, and economy is their God – they don’t think about too much else.
watersRpeople
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 11:04amWhen the Bible talks about God enriching someone – it isn’t talking about money in terms of earthly how much can someone own values.
Report Post »P8riot
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 11:44am@watersrpeople…
Dude, don’t be so gullible.
ROMNEY/RYAN 2012 BABY! OORAH!
Report Post »MadAsHeII
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 12:53pmI know one thing, I am going to vote for Gary Johnson after what happened at this convention: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKaXqoC4DjE&feature=youtu.be I do not care what any of you think, this was the most blatant act of subversion to our Constitution that I have ever seen, even from the Obama administration. I would like to know what has happened to the Republican Party? As the news report shows, if the Republicans had done this in the early seventies, we would have never had Ronald Reagan as President. Get off your butts people. Why am I not seeing more uproar over this?
Report Post »MadAsHeII
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 1:23pmI would like everyone to watch this entire 13 minute speech. I believe we need to get this man into the debates, he only needs 15% voter support to do so: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBMpezJvxeg
Report Post »MadAsHeII
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 3:01pmI wish that everyone here would watch at least this interview from the link I am posting. I like something that was said and that is, “I am not a Republican first, I am an American first.” I believe a lot of people who post here consider themselves Republicans first and go blindly down the road, afraid to watch the links posted here by anyone who disagrees with them and that is not healthy. It is not healthy for you to be uninformed, it is not healthy for your party and it is not healthy for America. America is in big trouble here people. We are losing our country and nobody is listening to the voice of opposition to their thinking and that creates a government that will do what they want regardless of what the citizens say. Watch this TO THE END as it has important information all the way through it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbrUPtwIKuk&feature=youtu.be
Report Post »Gin_Ichimaru
Posted on September 1, 2012 at 9:31amDid any one notice whomever wrote the article stated, “He praised some of the GOP convention’s female speakers, including Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin, “NORTH CAROLINA Gov. Nikki Haley”, Gov. Susana Martinez of New Mexico, Sen. Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.) and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.”
Gov. Nikki Haley is the Gov. of the state of South Carolina.
Report Post »Mr. Oshawott
Posted on September 1, 2012 at 1:09pm@P8riot
“Dude, don’t be so gullible.
ROMNEY/RYAN 2012 BABY! OORAH!”
I assume that you’re thrilled about seeing Mitt Romney signing a non-Constitutional piece of legislation that will authorize the government to subject Americans to arrest WITHOUT A LAWYER PRESENT and establishing his own version of government-sponsored healthcare (RomneyCare)? That propaganda-laced Kool-Aid the media establishment’s been offering you must have REALLY gotten to your brain. Please, abandon the Fox News Channel and start looking up Mitt’s voting record and history before you make a mistake that you may later regret.
Report Post »Brother Winston Smith
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 12:10amYo, Romney. You LEFTIST, SOCIALIST, PROGRESSIVE, CHEATING, CHICKENHAWK….
I DO NOT NEED YOUR HELP!!!!!!!!!!!! FOLLOW THE CONSTITUTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Report Post »00100111
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 9:26amYou are such a strange person.
Report Post »ChildOfTheKing
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 10:28am@Brother Winston Smith:
You did NOT ‘get it’, did you? Romney was trying to tell America that HE WOULD HELP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY BY GETTING OUR CONTROL UNDER CONTROL: jobs, economic prosperity, etc.
So, your remark is just not valid. EVERYONE NEEDS HELP………everyone, in one way or another.
So, for you to say you do not need help, YOU LIE, just like this current President who want to TAKE AWAY FROM SOMEONE SUCCESSFUL TO GIVE TO SOMEONE WHO IS TRULY JEALOUS AND EVIL ENOUGH TO BELIEVE THEY DESERVE IT.
Romney was trying to tell us all that FAMILY IS THE MOST IMPORTANT COMMODITY IN THE WORLD – IN AMERICA. That is worth MORE THAN GOLD.
But, you just don’t get it because YOU ARE ONE OF THOSE PEOPLE who must have their STUFF.
Ever love someone? Ever lose that someone to death? Wouldn’t you want ONE LAST HOUR WITH THAT PERSON ALL OVER AGAIN? If you say NO, you are a LIAR, which I think we all know by your comments.
OBAMA IS A LOSER BECAUSE HE WILL NOT PUT AMERICAN FAMILIES FIRST.
Report Post »OBAMA PUTS GM, FOREIGNERS, AND HIMSELF, FIRST. EVIL WILL NEVER SURVIVE VERY LONG. GOODNESS WILL. Romney is goodness. If you do not want his help, THEN DON’T VOTE HIM. VOTE FOR THE SMALL LITTLE MAN IN THE WH; the man who wants to DESTROY families.
That’s your choice, but I will just bet OBAMA WILL LOSE THIS ELECTION because most of Americans can RELATE TO EXACTLY WHAT MITT SAID; WHAT RYAN SAID; WHAT CLINT EASTWOOD SAID. THEY spoke to our hearts. Obama never has.
jonnydoe
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 3:14pmIt was over before it started. Time for a new party.
Report Post »http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKaXqoC4DjE&feature=youtu.be
jadams1214
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 4:49pm@BROTHER WINSTON You are one of the only people who actually posts the Romney/Ryan records which makes the republican sheeple despise you because just like Obama they can’t run on their records.You will see very little discussion on here about their records because it will expose them as the lying frauds that they are.
Report Post »justangry
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 5:16pm@Jonnydoe, That’s ate up. Boehner and the RNC are worthless.
Report Post »fieldwork
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 5:31pmShort and to the point. Well said.
Report Post »kg4boe
Posted on September 1, 2012 at 9:06amNO – NO – NO!!! It is not “Repeal and replace Obamacare”! It is Repeal and then do nothing! We do not want to swap one government healthcare plan for another! We want government out of it completely.
Report Post »If the regulations and inane laws were lifted and the government just turned it all over to the private sector, we would once again have the best healthcare in the world. We must elect Romney only to oust the Marxist Mad Man but Romney is only a mite bit better. None of them seem to understand what Liberty is all about. They all promise to help us poor, defenseless sheeple. Hey! You want to help??? Get the heck out of our lives! Do you constitutional duties only and just leave us alone!
912network
Posted on September 1, 2012 at 9:34pmSomebody is off their meds!
Report Post »Stealth
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 12:08amI learned more about Mitt in 3 days than I know about Obama after 3 1/2 years. Of course, I knew back then that he was a bad boy :-)
Report Post »justangry
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 8:45amWhat else do you need to know about Obama? He’s a wannabe tyrant, that despises the constitution, thinks he’s wise enough to make Marxism work and lies like a bed. All the other stuff he’s hiding is trivial, and probably just make it more obvious that this is the case. Besides it was obvious what kind of person he was when he sent the memo to the butch anti-freedom czar telling her to violate veterans right more so than the rest because we’re suspected terrorists.
Report Post »GoodOldUsa
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 12:06am“I Williard Mitt Romney do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, And will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States”.
Report Post »justangry
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 8:55amYeah, he’ll be a liar the minute he takes that oath. Of course, I’m not buying his crap now.
Report Post »ChildOfTheKing
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 12:01pm@justangry:
Of course you won’t be buying it because YOU ARE JUST ANGRY BECAUSE SOMEWHERE ALONG THE LINE, SOMEONE HAS HURT YOU AND STRIPPED AWAY YOUR HOPE.
Put Mitt and Obama side by side and COMPARE THE 2 (MAN AND 1 LITTLE BOY)
Mitt HAS PROVEN HIS WORTH.
Obama has not. Obama has sunk this country into the pits of despair with so many people out of work.
MITT FIXES PROBLEMS. OBAMA CREATES PROBLEMS.
If you don’t see that, PLEASE, BY ALL MEANS, DO NOT VOTE because we don’t need another PERSON DRAGGING DOWN THE REST OF US, namely YOU.
So, you’d better find out JUST WHY YOU ARE SO ANGRY and stop blaming everyone else for that anger. TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THAT ANGER AND FOR GOD’S SAKE, DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT THAT IS PRODUCTIVE BEFORE IT KILLS YOU.
Negativity, hate, animosity, and anger WILL EAT YOU UP INSIDE. I would know. I was angry all the time once and it almost destroyed my life until someone came along and convinced me that I HAD WORTH AND SOMETHING TO CONTRIBUTE.
If no one has told you that lately, then you are hanging with the WRONG PEOPLE.
Report Post »Find new friends who will build and lift you up so you can get over that anger.
ANGER IS NOT WHAT AMERICA IS ALL ABOUT.
America is about prosperity, success, family, sacrifice, goodness, and LESSONS LEARNED.
United we stand, divided we fall, which is clearly what Obama has tried to do to America.
NOT ANYMORE. Americans – ALL AMERICANS OF ALL BACKGROUNDS AND COLORS, ARE COMING TOGETHER TO UNITED!
MadAsHeII
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 3:07pm@Child of the King, “MITT FIXES PROBLEMS.” Are you serious? If he fixes problems, why is it he and the RNC have caused the biggest problem in the history of the GOP?? Here is a former RNC Chairman’s view: “What the Republican National Committee did to Ron Paul was the height of rudeness and stupidity for this reason: Why would you alienate an individual who has the ability to attract a new generation of voters, who are already skeptical of your institution but are willing to at least listen through the vehicle of this individual and the words that he is saying? Why would you alienate them, get on the floor and not let them speak? Not have his name go up on the board and see the number of electoral votes that he receives? This is crazy! … They are afraid of that which they cannot control.”
-Michael Steele, Former RNC Chairman
They have blown the election, I am telling you the truth. Start looking at the links on here and find out for yourself.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKaXqoC4DjE&feature=youtu.be
Report Post »justangry
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 4:49pm@Childoftheking, You’re a cheerleader for the right wing progressive/liberals (fascists) if you LIKE Romney. All of his policies that matter to more are identical to the commie in chief’s. See, I like my rights and the Constitution and Romney has stated he supported voiding those rights. Besides, he and the RNC had to cheat to get him the nomination which means he’s a loser. The only people that like him are social security junkies, fascists, misguided Mormons, liberal/progressives that like the letter R more than D. internationalists and the banks. Everyone else that is voting for him says “he’s better than Obama” or wrongly believes he is the best option to beat Obama.
Report Post »bravjim
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 8:24pmJust Angry:
Report Post »So, where exactly do I fit in. I’m not a Romney supporter, and I voted against him in the primaries. I voted against him because I do not trust him. But I am intelligent enough to know that there is only 1 candidate left who can take Obama out, and that is my priority as an American. Gary Johnson may be closer to what I believe, and I agree with Ron Paul on everything except Iran, the greatest danger this nation faces from outside it’s borders. But I recognize the significance of this election is bigger than most, because if Obama is not ousted from office, then there is no other way to stop Obamacare, and that is exactly what the dems are counting on, guys (or gals) like you who will wind up splitting the conservative vote, and giving the victory to him. I would love to be able to stand on principle, but I have to put the country first above my own ideology at this time. for the record, there are only 4 or 5 republicans that I even like, and Romney is not one of them, but Paul Ryan is. As is Rand Paul, Ron Paul, Marco Rubio, and Jim Demint. The rest I see as mostly partisan hacks.
justangry
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 11:23pmBravJim, Where do I think you fit in? With the people that don’t like him. You‘re just one that believes he’s the lesser of two evils. As for Iran, I think you’re a victim or CFR propaganda. I understand where you’re coming from. I don’t agree, but you got to vote your conscience. Sounds like we only disagree on a couple of things. I wish I could convince you to join us in sending a message, hopefully establishing a legitimate 3rd party, perhaps win with a miracle, but I understand. I’m still going to keep trying to convince good folks like you though, because November’s a long way away and anything can happen.
Report Post »MadAsHeII
Posted on September 1, 2012 at 4:58am@Bravjim, I also understand where you are coming from, but I believe that the Presidency is for those who show good moral character. America made a mistake with Obama, as he does not have the moral values to be President, but I believe that just voting in another who would have such disdain for freedom, just like Obama, that they would strip Americans of their right to vote for who they choose is worse than what Obama has been doing. Are you really OK with the fact that you, your family and your friends will nevermore have the right to vote for who you want but have delegates picked by ten fat establishment GOP leaders? I am not OK with that at all, and I believe that if we as “The People” vote for him, we are sending the message to them that we are OK with whatever they might want to do to strip us of more rights in the future.
Report Post »polswack
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 12:04amLast line was the best line, no doubt about it.
Report Post »Stealth
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 12:04amI learned more about Mitt Romney in 3 days and who he is than I have learned about Obama’s life in his 3 1/2 years as dictator !! But, I knew who Obama was before he got elected just by looking into his eyes. NO SOUL ! LOL
Report Post »CatB
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 12:11amHave you seen the movie 2016? .. I hadn’t been to a theater in years .. but I went to see it .. very interesting especially the interview with George Obama … if you haven’t seen it, well worth it.
Report Post »resme
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 12:01am“repeal and replace Obamacare”
Yes!!!, ROMNEYCARE!!!!!!!!!!.
Report Post »MeOnTheBeach
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 12:13amThere has to be some form of health care reform. It doesn’t have to be a government program. The costs are massive and that’s not right. Hospitals price gouge their patients. Tort reform and other changes have to be made. Health care hangs like a sword over all of us.
Report Post »Rothbardian_in_the_Cleve
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 12:37amExactly…replace with what? Why not say it? Repeal and replace with free markets! Cool, heck I’d even vote for Romney if he said that. But you, me, the American people and Bob Dole all know that ain’t gonna happen.
Report Post »resme
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 1:03am“There has to be some form of health care reform.”
Why? It’s simple, Free market. Nothing regulates better than the free market. Here’s a shocker, Let’s try repealing laws instead of adding laws on top of pre-existing laws.
Report Post »factum-non-orare
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 2:27amQuestion is why does it seem hospitals gouge their customers? Maybe because since the gov ment has been involved they pay about 25% of the actual cost for the care they claim to provide citizens. This leaves the other customers who can afford to pay, they are forced to make up the difference. The amount the gov ment refuses to pay. It’s like a hidden tax, what do you think uninsured motorist coverage is, a hidden tax on the responsible who do purchase insurance.
Action not words!!
Report Post »soybomb315_II
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 7:56am@factum-non-orare
“Actions not words”
Exactly. That is why we do not like Romney. Romney’s record is progressive
Report Post »johndoesoetoro
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 8:45amJust imagine being able to go back and keep a detailed, chronological list of all of the failures of this administration and the Left.
What would such a list look like now?
Google —> Legacy of the American Trojan Horse
http://american-trojan-horse.blogspot.com/2011/03/list-of-factual-googleable-statements.html
Report Post »Individualism
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 8:58amkeep romney away from your baby or they get tithed or libeled.
Report Post »Want our country back
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 9:12amRepeal OBAMACARE and replace it with something better, giving choice to the American people NOT a mandate.
Report Post »Want our country back
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 9:19amIndividualism, I’d at least have children under Mitt Romney
Report Post »WARNING!
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=6ff_1313680767
LibertyGoddess
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 9:52amDon’t forget, Romneycare was done a state level where it is constitutional. 97% of the politicians in MA are liberal democrats. They wanted this kind of insurance. It just doesn’t belong in the hands of the federal government. There are plenty of conservative states who take care of their poor just fine.
Report Post »GhostOfJefferson
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 11:16am@Goddess
Federalism doesn’t mean that individual states can erect socialist utopian forced participation empires, sorry. That thought is what we call today “neo confederate”. There are rights we all have, regardless of the level of government we’re talking about, and nobody should be forced at the point of a gun to participate in any kind of monetary transaction. Period. Full stop.
Report Post »soybomb315_II
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 12:22pm@Liberty
Government forcing people to buy a private good is a violation of our Constitutional (and natural) rights. You should note that the same liberties defined in the Bill of Rights also apply to state governments (14th ammendment)….That is why your state cannot restrict your free speech, take away your guns, allow slavery, ETC
You would probably swallow a camel if it suited the Romney campaign
Report Post »circleDwagons
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 3:34pm@soy. “actions not words” exactly. we saw how the romney lawyers acted. The repud establishment dropped Akin for some stupid words. Yet we are to support romney and gang after their stupid actions.
Report Post »resme
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 6:27pmDon’t forget, Romneycare was done a state level where it is constitutional. 97% of the politicians in MA are liberal democrats. They wanted this kind of insurance. It just doesn’t belong in the hands of the federal government. There are plenty of conservative states who take care of their poor just fine.
Constitutional, HAHAHAHA. Thanks, I needed a good laugh.
Report Post »Mr. Oshawott
Posted on September 1, 2012 at 12:19pmSigh…Well, now that Mitt Romney is the “nominee,” thanks to the BLATANTLY UNSCRUPULOUS actions of the RNC, I wonder if he’ll make good on waging war with Iran, despite that country not declaring war against the U.S., just so that the people there “can’t get a nuclear weapon?” How about the National Defense Authorization Act, that odious piece of legislation that allows the government to arrest people WITHOUT A LAWYER PRESENT? Is Mitt intent on following through with his declaration of singing it into law if he were to win the presidential election? I’m having a feeling that if Mitt were to win, it won’t be too long before he makes his dream of becoming a power-hungry dictator become a reality, and every single person that has decided to vote for this politician without taking the time to research his voting record and history deserve nothing but SHAME. We had a certain Constitutional candidate that has guaranteed that he would put an end to the unjustifiable wars, cut a $1 TRILLION+ in spending, and audit the Federal Reserve, but NO, we decided that we’re going to elect a would-be “Republican” dictator, just to oust the current dictator in office. How utterly sad.
Report Post »mrsuperpat
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 12:01amPresidents are not supposed to create jobs but merely the conditions to create an environment that promotes jobs. The general public has put to much hope into the office of the presidency and are frankly just ignorant. The people are building that office up into something it never was and allowing that office to usurp more power through executive order without taking them to account. Basically the country is childlike and needs to grow up.
Report Post »soybomb315_II
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 7:40amyea, Romney and his progressive friends act like santa claus…as if they are going to shower us with jobs
Report Post »LibertyGoddess
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 9:50amMRS you nailed it. SOY you are bitter and angry and no one is listening.
Report Post »FaithfulFriend
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 11:59pmMy eyes welled with tears which flowed when Mitt Romney expressed how all the placards and headstones of our great Nation’s fallen heroes, who fought and died to preserve a lasting haven of Freedom and Liberty on this earth through the perseverance and divine providence of our glorious Constitution, never once have noted the skin color or party affiliation of the one who gave their all.
A beautiful and deeply meaningful statement of truth. I hope and pray for the end of political divisiveness as we as a people step towards a bright and promising tomorrow.
We are Americans and this is who we are.
Report Post »Rothbardian_in_the_Cleve
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 12:43amOn 8/27 SPC Anders, Mabry J. and SGT Birdwell, Christopher J. were killed in Nuristan province in Afghanistan by turncoat nationals. It is now a year and nearly 3 months since Bin Laden was killed. It is now almost 11 years since 9/11. I would like to know how those two deaths can be attributable to defending our constitution. Someone explain how that can be.
If we really care about our troops we’d bring them home. The mission is over and now we’re just nationbuilding.
Report Post »DarkJello
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 12:54amGood question. What is Owebama’s response.
He was against all these wars… until he became president. Curious.
Report Post »DOra Glasberg
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 2:33amSo why didn’t he talk about Afghanistan?
Report Post »DarkJello
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 2:57am@Dora:
Romney talked about Poland, but not France. Wow! Huge mistake!!
geesh.
Report Post »jonnydoe
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 3:21pmFAITHFULFRIEND, Pray all you want, but instead of coming together, your beloved Romney and the RNC just sealed the deal of a split in the party.
Report Post »http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKaXqoC4DjE&feature=youtu.be
TelepromoterNChief
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 11:58pmPositive convention for sure.
Report Post »Won’t bother watching the hate-filled Democrats though. Highlights of their insanity will be sufficient.
I sure hope Obama and Biden are up to a debate with Romney and Ryan.
All Obama is good at is campaigning. Not sure if he’s good at it, but if he isn’t playing golf, he’s campaigning.
Laser-like focus eh Barak?
13Lena
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 9:09amI won’t be watching the DNC it will be filled with hate angry women and I have no interest in what Obama is going to say, same nasty speech lies and class warfare crap.
Report Post »AnOregonian
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 9:47amI do intend to watch the DNC convention. I want to see if oBummer recaps his life as Romney did or will he simply screen 2016 and have Dinesh D’Souza do it for him.
Report Post »Wango
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 9:48am13LENA . . . Wow, that’s what I just saw over the last three days.
Report Post »BigRedUSA1
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 10:41amPresident Obama is the only American President that I know of that has been elected but never truly taken office. Obama is so far in over his head and by never working a job in the real world, makes it virtually impossible for him to relate to the average American. He has spent his entire tenure in office blaming others for problems he should be fixing, and then campaigning about why we need to give him more time to fix problems he has no idea how to fix. I truly believe that Obama has one real plan in mind, to collapse this great constitutional republic and help facilitate our move into the one world order.
Report Post »jenk99
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 11:15amWango, I suggest investing in a dictionary. I don’t think hate means what you think it means.
Report Post »ChildOfTheKing
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 12:03pmThe debates are what I am waiting for. I do believe that Romney and Ryan will wipe the floor with those other 2 demoncrat clowns.
You watch. Mitt is rock-solid. Ryan is genius!
Report Post »Obama is a dufus. Biden is pathetic.
AmericanPatriot
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 1:34pmWhy waste time watching the DNC? We already know what they’re going to say and do. I’m sure even the highlighs will make me sick and angrier.
I don’t really like criticizing my own gender, but I used to work with a group of women who were bitter, disillusioned, thought of a cross only as a fashion statement, had no faith in anyone or anything (including themselves), unwilling to trust or take control of their own lives. We called them “The Man-Hater’s Club,” They acted like men were the enemy, but were all waiting for a man to “rescue” them from their unfulfilling lives. I just thought they were sad. I don’t know what their political affiliation was, but “D” women remind me of them.
I truly hope and pray that Romney/Ryan can get this country back on track. God Bless the USA and all her citizens.
Report Post »denkat56
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 11:58pmi really think he can do the job, put good people around you, let them do thier jobs, using the pres and v.p. as sounding boards for ideas.
Report Post »christos
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 11:57pmAmerican Exceptionalism on display delivered with Class Mitt Romney our next President.
Report Post »KingCoal59
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 12:31amSpeaking of display I hope you guys have displayed on your cars a Romney bumper sticker I do lots of driving I have one on the back window but I haven’t seen ANY others, I think people are afraid of provoking a confrontation but I haven’t had any problems , I think it’s good to have one as I drive a non luxury car, let’s people know its not only the rich supporting Romney.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 12:44amI have one on my SUV and came out of the grocery store yesterday .. and the vehicle next to me had the same one.
Report Post »MOTHERLAND
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 11:56pmI’ll take a Mormon over a moron anyday !!
Report Post »soybomb315_II
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 7:41amyou mean, ‘the lesser of two evils’?
Report Post »Want our country back
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 9:24amSoy, too bad you can’t see the good in this man & that he’s lived his life with honor. Even if you haven’t liked/agreed with/supported ANY of his policies or decisions, the country needs our nominee THIS TIME in history. (Ron Paul & Gary Johnson supporters unit behind Mitt Romney).
Report Post »soybomb315_II
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 9:44amGeorge Bush was a good man but he was a disaster of a president
With the liberty of 300 million people at stake, we cannot afford to have another president who does not follow the constitution – no matter how moral he is
Report Post »AnOregonian
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 10:09amI‘ll take the man who actually loves this country and sees it’s true potential over the man who hates this country and works daily to destroy it.
Report Post »jonnydoe
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 3:24pmAmen Soy, and this so-called honorable man and the RNC just screwed over those who truly believe in liberty with this:
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Matrix22
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 11:54pmOutstanding speech! “my promise is to help you and your family” – easily the best line of the whole night.
Report Post »AmericanPatriot
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 1:42pmI agree. I’ve been wavering over Romney. I’m behind Ryan 1000%, and I’m an almost 60-year-old female. Romney’s speech really touched me, however, and I now believe in him. I’ll continue to pray. I’ll keep my eyes and ears open. I’ll not be distracted. But I know where my precious vote is going now.
Report Post »jonnydoe
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 3:27pmOf course it will go to the man who just crushed any dissent in the party under his boot.
Report Post »http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKaXqoC4DjE&feature=youtu.be
marybethelizabeth
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 11:50pmThere are 23 million unemployed so a plan to “create” 12million job is only a half measure.
The petroleum industry want to export all future increases in production. Mitt Romney is right, to include renewables..
Training for the jobs of the current economy and not the mechanical, electrical and machinist jobs of our manufacturing past will be a one-day course at Do You Want Fries With That University.
Trade doesn’t work as simplistic as Mitt Romney makes it sound. For every pound of poison dog food we buy from China we have to export something of similar value, or give them a piece of what we have here.
Theoretically America is already on track to a balanced budget. Mitt Romney just committed to more deficit spending.
Small businesses are great but only employ 25% of the workforce. What about the other 75% of America? The Mantra “small business is the engine of America” and the biggest tell of a crooked politician.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 11:57pmLOL .. all of it is a H of a lot more than Obama has done … and unemployment around 4% is considered full employment .. because people change jobs ,,, don’t look hard enough … are liberals etc.
Report Post »wisehiney
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 12:00amWe understand that you a defeatist person. Get used to it, you are gonna get it again in November.
Report Post »mharry860
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 12:06amMARYBETHELIZABETH, apparently your ignorant. Five percent unemployment is considered zero. If you add transitory workers, people changing jobs, going back to school, etc. You get 5% unemployment. Romney’s claim will take us there, I don’t know if he can do it, but you need to do a lot of studying before you make any more math claims.
Report Post »MeOnTheBeach
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 12:09amYou have a narrow and cynical view and quite ignorant I might add.
Small business is the foundation of our economy. If small business is growing it means they are ordering from wholesalers and then the demand for goods goes up at every level and everyone benefits.
The damage to the private sector is huge. 12 million jobs is ambitious but because he has experience I believe he can accomplish it. But to criticize because he didn’t promise the whole ball of wax in short time is … well… unrealistic.
Report Post »ruthere
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 12:15amDon’t whine, don’t complain. If you don‘t expect him to fix your problem then why don’t you fix it yourself. Can’t find a job? Then make your own job. Don’t want us to drill in our own country. Then save yourself by start walking (can’t use a bike because you need to oil the chain). Don’t like manufacturing in US? Then work at home doing what you want. Don’t want other countries poisoned goods? Then make your own and don’t buy theirs.
Don’t like what they are doing or promising? Then shut up and do it yourself.
Report Post »pudssweetie
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 12:38amMarbethelizabeth, You never cease to amaze me with your truly ignorant and uneducated comments. Why don’t you go over to Huffpo where you will find more like minded people who may give a crud in what you say.
Report Post »tommyr
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 9:48amAmazing how ignorant of reality folks like you MaryBeth put on display. You should really get yourself somewhat educated before you post anywhere. This country has way too many dummies like you.
Report Post »Wango
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 9:54amAnd if Romney gets elected, you will all magically forget the “underemployed” numbers and go back to minimizing unemployment. And you will magically be in favor of raising the debt ceiling. And you will magically decry the use of the filibuster. And you will magically promote the use of reconciliation to pass legislation. And magically accept deficit spending. And why? “Because we have to fix what the other guy did. It’s all his fault.”
You are children. Eternal victims. You are no different than people and policies you so despise. You have no principles.
Report Post »DOra Glasberg
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 11:48pmSo what is he replacing Obamacare with.
Report Post »So what loopholes is he cutting?
So how is he going to create millions of jobs.
Why not promise he enable us all to grow a 3rd set of teeth?
wisehiney
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 12:02amHe only promised to help us help ourselves. oBUMMER weasel will promise everything to everybody. Fools will believe him, do you?
Report Post »DarkJello
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 12:34amWhy would Americans need a 3rd set of teeth.
Romney is promising what he plans to deliver.
America back to work… or 4 more of Owebama… Not that difficult of a choice.
Report Post »DOra Glasberg
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 2:35amBecause implants are so expansive.
Report Post »My thought was Romney’s all talking points.. Period.
soybomb315_II
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 8:18ami would like to know how Romney is going to cut the deficit without cutting government spending and increasing military spending
Report Post »crusaderx9
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 11:47pmRomney, Ryan and the GOP are for the American dream, innovation, opportunity for all, self-reliance, self-respect, hard work, freedom of religion, and personal responsibility.
obama, biden, and the democrats are for endless government welfare programs, race-baiting, no personal responsibility, collectivism, corrupt political payoffs, and condoms for 30 year old students…
The choice could not be more clear…
Report Post »CatB
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 11:54pmAmen .. now is the time .. America has NEVER had a clearer choice.
For all you Obama supporters and Ron Paul people .. go see the movie 2016 … then tell me there is no difference. I was raised in Michigan .. a few years behind Ann and Mitt Romney .. I remember his father .. I shook his hand when I was a kid … Mitt‘s history is America’s history .. unlike Obama and his father’s “dream”.
Report Post »mrsuperpat
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 12:07amExcept Barak Obama wasn’t his father, it was Frank Marshal Davis. There is another film recently released called Dreams of My Real Father that is much more compelling then the Neocon fantasy 2016. While i do believe he is a Muslim sympathizer, Communism is more his color.
Report Post »mercenary4freedom
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 1:03amwell said CRUSADER!
Report Post »Sosorryforyou
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 10:22amCrusader – your assessment of Democrats is entirely off base.
Democrats do believe in and work for the same things that Republicans do, we just don’t believe in a Pie-In-The-Sky American Dream. We believe in the Realistic American Dream.
We too believe in Innovation – some of the most innovative persons to exist in this Country have been Democrats (Bill Gates, Warren Buffet, Howard Shultz to name a few.)
We too believe in Opportunity – we are just realistic knowing that not everyone has the same access to the Opportunity as others, and that’s what we strive for.
We too believe in Self-reliance, Hard work, and Personal Responsibility – Republican‘s are clueless and insulting to believe that if one doesn’t have a job or is not successful, then they must not be a hard worker. There are plenty of hard working American’s on both sides who try their best, but in this economic climate, it is hard for everyone to succeed. And of course, there will always be people who do not work hard and believe that Government should provide for them but, this is hardly inclusive to Democrats.
We too believe in Freedom of Religion – that‘s why we don’t want any religion dictating how the Government should be run, and we will fight for this.
And you are entirely naive to imply that only Democrats race bait and are involved in corrupt political payoffs. And yes, while Dems do believe in government programs, we too hope for a more efficient and effective way to provi
Report Post »Wango
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 11:00amSOSORRYFORYOU . . . Well, that was about the most reasonable and accurate thing I’ve ever read on The Blaze. You have to understand, that’s not what we traffic in here. We’re out to destroy each other.
Report Post »TiffanyRuth
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 11:45pmThis whole convention was very uplifting and inspirational, unlike what I am sure will come in a week. I have saved many shows on my DVR that I can finally catch up on during the DNC, although I do look forward to seeing many empty seats to equal his empty promises and empty soul.
Report Post »ururpast
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 12:01amTiffany, I agree that it was very uplifting…much different than what we heard/have heard from O during all his years of campaigning! Unlike you, however, I will watch the DNC just so I know first hand what they are saying :-)
Report Post »wisehiney
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 12:04amJust make sure to spray Lysol on your TV so you will not catch disease from the filthy ones.
Report Post »DarkJello
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 12:36amSeekers of truth will watch many of the DNC speeches.
No need for analysis by the lamestream media. They will gush and drool.
Report Post »TiffanyRuth
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 1:00amSeekers of truth? Then why watch the DNC, what truth will ever come out of anyone who speaks at the DNC? Wasserman Shultz? Really? I have seen many – too many democrats defending this failed administration. I will not watch the DNC because they are hate mongers and don’t uplift, they demonize good honest people only for political gain, why watch something that only causes anger? I live in NC and no one around here is excited about these idiots showing up in Charlotte. I will however watch excerpts but won‘t watch a convention filled with more lies and degrading of this country and of people’s success and wealth, have no intention of watching Hollywood freaks who make over 10 million for one movie tell me how the Republican party is that of the rich.
Report Post »Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 11:44pmI think Romney earned another $200 donation. I will be happy if the Govt just gets off our backs.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 11:55pmYes .. me too … still waiting for my most of my order (got the yard sign) .. but tonight another straight up donation … let them know we are behind them and America!
Report Post »Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 12:03amI was just notified my merchandise shipped. I will have to volunteer to walk door to door for him.
Report Post »wisehiney
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 12:05am$100 for Romney, $100 for Freedom Works this time.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 12:15amMy merchandise shipped also .. but the only thing tracked and delievered was the yard sign .. almost a week since I got it and nothing else … have contacted them. They deliever the yard signs seperately but I would hope I get the rest soon.
Report Post »Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 12:27amBy the way….Atlas Shrugged Part II….12 Oct 12. go to the website and demand it in your area.
Report Post »Rothbardian_in_the_Cleve
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 12:45amHow do you see Romney getting the government off your back exactly?
Report Post »resme
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 12:56am“How do you see Romney getting the government off your back exactly?”
I’d say he would put around 40-50lbs of weight on my back. That’s after he starts a couple more interventions.
Report Post »Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 1:01amDecrease regulations, get the EPA out of our pockets and off our backs. A quick example…I am a Project Manager, we are building a project in New Hamphire, we tore down an existing building that was there since 1960, and are building a replacement in it’s exact location, same footprint. Even though we haven’t changed anything, new regulations passed in 2010, forced us to have a rain water runoff study, and we had to construct rain water collection ponds, to allow the water to cool off after running off of the existing asphalt. This cost us $600,000. Does anyone see any sense in this? But any new construction has to abide by these EPA studies. This is adding seveal hundreds of thousands of dollars to any project, and its not just New England area, we also had to do a study in New Mexico.
Getting rid of these regulations and actually looking at what it costs business, would be a start at Getting them off our Backs.
Report Post »Rothbardian_in_the_Cleve
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 1:22am@Darmok,
Thanks for the answer. Seems reasonable. Do you think he’ll do it? As soon as he would even start to do as you ask the MSM will start with “they want dirty air and dirty water”. Do you think he has the political will to do just that one thing you mentioned…let alone any others?
Report Post »Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 12:21pmI hope so, and I think he will. Regs like this are killing business.
Report Post »jonnydoe
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 3:38pmHe may, but it will be overshadowed by the fact that we’ll probably be in a war with Iran and with his plan of tying defense spending to the GDP, you can forget balanced budgets or reducing the deficit.
Report Post »MeOnTheBeach
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 11:41pmAwesome speech! I was gutsy… but the best part is, that Romney has a personal record to show that he can accomplish is promises! So does Ryan.
I have no doubt he can and will deliver.
Report Post »robmerrill88
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 11:40pmWhat a fantastic speech! Most of this convention (other than the establishment GOP appearances from McCain and Huckabee) was a complete success! I think that America has woken up and that there is a true Conservative/Classical Liberal/Tea Party movement taking place in this country as we speak.
America will take this country back in November! I can feel it! Complete and TOTALLY different feeling then what I had back in 2008 during the McCain campaign.
Report Post »They SMEAR what they FEAR
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 11:39pmWell done Romney, well done.
Report Post »OKC08GT500
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 11:39pmDid you catch it when Romney said he was going to repeal and REPLACE 0bamacare? Whiskey, Tango, Foxtrot, Over? Replace it with what – Romneycare? Get government out of healthcare.
Report Post »MeOnTheBeach
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 11:42pmNit pick much? Out of all that speech you come out with that pettiness?
Report Post »Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 12:06amHow about replace with tort reform and cross state insurance? That would be a good replacement.
Report Post »Rothbardian_in_the_Cleve
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 12:48amPettiness? Are you serious?
Say you were going to buy a house and get a mortgage. Let’s say the bank is loaning you 200K. When you go to closing you ask “what is my interest rate?” And the banker says to you…”there are 30 pages of forms here and we are loaning you 200K! After all that you want to focus on that pettiness?”
Wanna try again there?
Report Post »CatB
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 12:48am@D AND J at T
I have been saying the same thing .. when I moved from Michigan to Florida .. BCBS which was $250 in Michigan was over $700 per month in Florida … I had to find someone else .. you should be able to shop over state lines .. and when you move so does your insurance .. that and putting a lot of schister lawyers out of business would be a good start!
Report Post »EBL
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 11:34pmHere is another film maker’s comment you might have missed!
Report Post »Watermain
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 11:33pmFantastic speech!!! Go Romney/Paul!!!
Report Post »P8riot
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 11:48amright on!
Report Post »jonnydoe
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 3:40pmyawn…the real screwing over went down here:
Report Post »http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKaXqoC4DjE&feature=youtu.be