From the Community: Romney accuses Obama of bribing voters with benefits
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Romney: Obama trying to ‘bribe the voters’ with benefits
Submitted by KB723
During his victory speech after the Nevada caucuses, Mitt Romney claims President Obama bribed voters with benefits and "checks from government." If elected, Romney told the voters that they shouldn't expect a "free ticket" and stated he wouldn't buy off votes with government handouts.
“I will not attempt to bribe the voters with promises of new programs and new subsidies and ever-increasing checks from government,” Romney declared. “If this election is a bidding war for who can promise the most benefits then I’m not your president. You have that president today.”
“I’m asking each of you to remember how special it is to be an American. I want you to remember why it was that you or your ancestors, who sacrificed to come to America and to overcome the challenges of life in a new country, why they came here. It was not for a free ticket; it was for freedom.”
The community responds to Romney's remarks:
Plue: "I know this is not a deep and profound thought but I am so sick of Mitt and his lies that I would just like to tell him to "Shut the F*&k Up." His voice is beginning to make my ears bleed."
LivingPong: "These candidates are really 'clutching at straws'. With all the millions of dollars they have, can't they even hire a decent speech writer who can scratch out a compelling argument? It's obvious they can't write a speech themselves, but surely somewhere amongst the many people working for them, someone at least has a clue?"
Conniepae: "The Republicans are 'hurting' the people by denying benefits. Romney has no idea what people need. I doubt he's ever had a 'real' need. He may have experience a want he had to wait for, but not need of a roof over his head, or a meal on his table. Facts are, he has lived a life of wealth and opportunity. He can say anything, but he can't change the facts. I don't think 'help', should be labeled a bribe. What would he do for ordinary people who are struggling? Nothing."
GRC54: "BS BS and more BS. This dope never gives up. He'll say and do anything to get elected. He would make a great president in Mexico."
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GRC54
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Glad I could assist in explaining that fool and where he should be president. It was a good post and was glad to add my 2 cents to it.
- 3 months ago
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KB723
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Holy Makerel, Too Coool... =) Thanks to the staff and all that dropped by to share their thought and views on this post.... =)
- 4 months ago
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