The fact checkers tell us that Mitt spent much of the debate flat out lying, while I pointed out that there was one time he actually told the truth.
Now going back to "the tape" we see that Mitt needed a cheat sheet(which is against the rules). If you remember, Sarah Palin(showing off her 3rd grade intellect) wrote crib notes on her hand(and even had typos) for her debate, and George Bush needed to be wired (a'la Hercule-Savinien de Cyrano de Bergerac) to be able to get through his debate.
Which brings to mind three very important questions:
1. If all Mitt twas going to do is lie anyway, what the hell did he write on his cheat sheet?
2. Since we have a clear patter of cheating by republican candidates, how will Paul Ryan (R - Wall St.) break the rules?
3. When will the republicans learn that you can not get your information from sources like this or this and expect to be able to hold a conversation?
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So what? So Mitt had notes? Big fat hairy deal. So he cheats. This is news to you? (Frankly, I think debaters ought to be able to HAVE notes. It might raise the tone a little.)
ReplyDeleteDon't get sidetracked on stupid moments like this. Save your energy for responding to the man's screaming mendacity and reminding Democrats not to boo, but vote.
I agree largely with your point. But we all have heard the pundits and Romney surrogates crowing that Obama lost the debate to Romney because he did not have a teleprompter. Well it would be pretty hypocritical not to consider the possibility that Romney was delivering his focus-group tested line from a crib sheet while the President responded from his experience and knowledge.
Deletei think telling moments about his character is very relevant. I agree they should be able to have notes but collectively bargain that ahead of time, dont cheat.
ReplyDeleteIf you think we do not push the fact that people need to vote her at cog dis you have not read us. However we ar able to walk and chew gum at the same time and can talk about multiple issues.
This is a telling moment about YOUR character, Homer. The fact that you accuse somebody of cheating without any confirmation of this is very telling. The "cheat sheet" happened to be a handkerchief.
DeleteOh, yes, I always discreetly unfold, smooth out and read my hanky all the time.
DeleteIs there a video showing him discreetly unfold, smooth out and read his hanky? I have not come across that, a link would be helpful.
DeleteARE we sure that wasn't a handkerchief?
ReplyDeleteCould you back that up with more than just a "yes" since there is footage of him wiping his face with a white handkerchief during the debate?
Deleteunless he has off-white notes stitched into the handkerchief, or likes to wipe his nose with paper. http://www.indecisionforever.com/files/2012/10/RomneyHandkerchief.jpg
DeleteWow, the clowns came out on this video didn't they Jeff? Republicans, collectively bargain? Romney got through life cheating, who would think he'd change that now for his biggest goal in life? Just watch the video of him when he was a kid and they asked him a question and he laughed like some demented little creature.
ReplyDeleteAnyone can see, he's been struggling all his life just to have someone like him, other than some blonde who hitched her wagon to a meal ticket.
Yesterday, Jeff "Holier than thou" Simpson preached to us how he teaches his kids NEVER to lie. I wonder if he teaches them NEVER to accuse someone of wrongdoing if they don't have all the facts.
ReplyDeleteSo i am being a bad parent by teaching my children now to lie????
DeleteThe sheet of paper had a hand-drawn image of Rafalca the Dressage Horse. Romney brought it to the debate to inspire him to an elegant performance of his lines.
ReplyDeleteWho are you going to believe, Mitt Romney or your lying eyes?
ReplyDeleteThat was a handkerchief, please retract this post as to maintain credibility.
ReplyDeleteHe had a sniffle...the headline still checks out.
DeleteWe'll not listen to anonymous trolls and maintain our credibility.
DeleteI'd like to suggest that it was a honey do list.
DeleteMitt's a hard ass worker.
This is the link to the person, Deborah Newell Tornello, where I understand the video and the story originated.
ReplyDeletehttp://litbrit.blogspot.com/2012/10/mitt-cheat-busted-in-8-frames.html
I commented in a discussion at FDL.
http://my.firedoglake.com/demi/2012/10/05/did-romney-bring-notes-to-the-debate/#comment-126
My first comment there relates to a fact, what was handed off to the frozen expression son at the end of the debates was not what was Mitt pulled from his pocket at the beginning.
Anyone who cannot choose, or think of an online alias besides, "Anonymous," should not be allowed to comment and should be prevented from voting in the upcoming elections. ;^)
I doubt this will be brought up by the MSM.