Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search
 

Liberal_in_LA

(44,397 posts)
Fri Jul 20, 2012, 01:33 PM Jul 2012

Ann Romney defines herself - "you people" goes viral

WASHINGTON – IT’S NOT REALLY what Ann Romney said, as much as how her interview came off, which is why “[you] people” went viral, like a political heat seeking missile ricocheting through the new media system at super sonic speed. For a lot of people now, Ann Romney has been defined. I can’t serve you cake, but it’s the dish of the day.

By 54%-37%, they say Romney should release tax returns from additional years. Those calling for more disclosure include 75% of Democrats, 53% of independents and 30% of Republicans. – Poll: Most say Romney should release additional tax returns

In fact, New York magazine was the first to write that didn’t even hear “you people,” but the magazine’s commenters didn’t care. The Twitterverse exploded with #YouPeople, hilarious 140 character laugh lines in a rapid fire contagion, one after another as viral became global. It’s never a good idea to do an interview with a chip on your shoulder, because whether Mrs. Romney actually said “you people” or not, that’s what people heard, because this is how she sounded…

Seriously, what do you people expect?

In the last two years alone, my husband and I have tithed $1.5 and $2.6 million, and given $7 million to charity. To get received, we have to pay, not that I mind, no really, I don’t.

What have you people done?

We even gave up our elevator for you people. What’s going to be enough?

Honestly, my Mitt is “a very generous person.” I’ve got stuff.


http://themoderatevoice.com/153661/ann-romney-defines-herself/
3 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Ann Romney defines herself - "you people" goes viral (Original Post) Liberal_in_LA Jul 2012 OP
She sounded very "queen of mean." Graybeard Jul 2012 #1
I love that the twitterverse is AsahinaKimi Jul 2012 #2
That "53% of independents" is encouraging rocktivity Jul 2012 #3

Graybeard

(6,996 posts)
1. She sounded very "queen of mean."
Fri Jul 20, 2012, 01:39 PM
Jul 2012

That comment reminded me of Leona Helmsley telling her housekeeper that, "I don't pay taxes. The little people pay taxes."

AsahinaKimi

(20,776 posts)
2. I love that the twitterverse is
Fri Jul 20, 2012, 01:45 PM
Jul 2012



burying her in #youpeople messages! It makes me proud to be a twitter member and having the power to re-tweet or re-post great messages in regards to the upper class snobbery of the Romneys.

rocktivity

(44,576 posts)
3. That "53% of independents" is encouraging
Fri Jul 20, 2012, 01:52 PM
Jul 2012

The independent vote is the only place where Obama is vulnerable.


rocktivity

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Ann Romney defines hersel...