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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsRomney Dog Whistle: Obama’s Philosophy Is ‘Foreign To The American Experience’
Romney Dog Whistle: Obamas Philosophy Is Foreign To The American Experience
By Igor Volsky
Mitt Romney doubled down on his characterization of President Obama as a foreigner during an interview with CNBCs Larry Kudlow Monday afternoon, insisting that the president believes that the government is responsible for the success of entrepreneurs and small businesses.
Romneys comments continue to misrepresent Obamas remarks at a July 17th event, during which Obama suggested that society as a whole contributes to the economic accomplishments of the individual. Republicans have seized on the remarks to advance the myth that the president espouses an un American governing philosophy:
In reality, Obamas contention that when we succeed, we succeed because of our individual initiative, but also because we do things together is something Romney himself has agreed with. For instance, during his speech at the Opening Ceremonies of the 2002 Winter Olympics, Romney said, You Olympians, however, know you didnt get here solely on your own power. For most of you, loving parents, sisters or brothers, encouraged your hopes, coaches guided, communities built venues in order to organize competitions.
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http://thinkprogress.org/politics/2012/07/23/570771/romney-dog-whistle-obamas-philosophy-is-foreign-to-the-american-experience/
By Igor Volsky
Mitt Romney doubled down on his characterization of President Obama as a foreigner during an interview with CNBCs Larry Kudlow Monday afternoon, insisting that the president believes that the government is responsible for the success of entrepreneurs and small businesses.
Romneys comments continue to misrepresent Obamas remarks at a July 17th event, during which Obama suggested that society as a whole contributes to the economic accomplishments of the individual. Republicans have seized on the remarks to advance the myth that the president espouses an un American governing philosophy:
KUDLOW: Why do you think President Obama, what did he mean, if youve got a business, you didnt build it, someone else made that happen? He claims its being taken out of context. What do you think it means? Do you think this is Obama anti-business, anti-entrepreneur? Or do you think maybe he has been treated unfairly? [...]
ROMNEY: This is an ideology which says hey, were all the same here, we ought to take from all and give to one another and that achievement, individual initiative and risk-taking and success are not to be rewarded as they have in the past. Its a very strange and in some respects foreign to the American experience type of philosophy. We have always been a nation that has celebrated success of various kinds. The kid that gets the honor roll, the individual worker that gets a promotion, the person that gets a better job. And in fact, the person that builds a business. And by the way, if you have a business and you started it, you did build it. And you deserve credit for that. It was not built for you by government . So his whole philosophy is an upside-down philosophy that does not comport with the American experience.
ROMNEY: This is an ideology which says hey, were all the same here, we ought to take from all and give to one another and that achievement, individual initiative and risk-taking and success are not to be rewarded as they have in the past. Its a very strange and in some respects foreign to the American experience type of philosophy. We have always been a nation that has celebrated success of various kinds. The kid that gets the honor roll, the individual worker that gets a promotion, the person that gets a better job. And in fact, the person that builds a business. And by the way, if you have a business and you started it, you did build it. And you deserve credit for that. It was not built for you by government . So his whole philosophy is an upside-down philosophy that does not comport with the American experience.
In reality, Obamas contention that when we succeed, we succeed because of our individual initiative, but also because we do things together is something Romney himself has agreed with. For instance, during his speech at the Opening Ceremonies of the 2002 Winter Olympics, Romney said, You Olympians, however, know you didnt get here solely on your own power. For most of you, loving parents, sisters or brothers, encouraged your hopes, coaches guided, communities built venues in order to organize competitions.
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http://thinkprogress.org/politics/2012/07/23/570771/romney-dog-whistle-obamas-philosophy-is-foreign-to-the-american-experience/
If GOP Attacks on Huma Abedin Were "Dangerous," "Sinister," What About GOP Attacks on Barack Obama?
http://www.democraticunderground.com/1002998401
Mitt, release your not "like the average American" tax returns
http://www.democraticunderground.com/1002999662
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Romney Dog Whistle: Obama’s Philosophy Is ‘Foreign To The American Experience’ (Original Post)
ProSense
Jul 2012
OP
Romney's "philosophy" is FAR more foreign to the experience of most Americans.
Blue_In_AK
Jul 2012
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greatauntoftriplets
(175,735 posts)1. Oh for the love of God....
Mitt is grasping at straws.
Blue_In_AK
(46,436 posts)2. Romney's "philosophy" is FAR more foreign to the experience of most Americans.
He's such a tool.
BumRushDaShow
(128,967 posts)3. Mitt is not natural born.
He was hatched.
awoke_in_2003
(34,582 posts)4. I don't know why Mitt..
and the rest of republicans just don't come out and scream the n word. You know they want to.