Thu Jul 26, 2012, 10:16 AM
maddezmom (130,794 posts)
Mr Leader? Did Mitt Romney forget Ed Miliband's name?Last edited Thu Jul 26, 2012, 10:18 AM USA/ET - Edit history (1)
Source: The Independent
Mitt Romney follows gaffe over Britain's readiness to hold Olympic games by appearing to forget name of Labour leader
He's already questioned the preparedness of Britain to host the Olympic Games and today Mitt Romney added to the gaffe-count of his UK visit by appearing to forget Ed Miliband's name during a press conference. Following a brief press conference today speculation on social networking site Twitter centered on whether Mr Romney had forgotten the Labour leader's name. Replying to the Labour leader in front of the press, Mr Romney said: “Like you, Mr Leader, I look forward to our conversations this morning ... and recognise, of course, the unique relationship that exists between our nations, our commitment to common values, our commitment to peace in the world and our desire to see a stronger and growing economy.” Read more: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/mr-leader-did-mitt-romney-forget-ed-milibands-name-7978925.html
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| Author | Time | Post | |
| maddezmom | Jul 2012 | OP | |
| eggplant | Jul 2012 | #1 | |
| Richardo | Jul 2012 | #21 | |
| nxylas | Jul 2012 | #2 | |
| VWolf | Jul 2012 | #3 | |
| docgee | Jul 2012 | #4 | |
| elleng | Jul 2012 | #5 | |
| lobodons | Jul 2012 | #6 | |
| Fozzledick | Jul 2012 | #7 | |
| grantcart | Jul 2012 | #8 | |
| maddezmom | Jul 2012 | #10 | |
| awoke_in_2003 | Jul 2012 | #11 | |
| starroute | Jul 2012 | #13 | |
| maddezmom | Jul 2012 | #15 | |
| Cracklin Charlie | Jul 2012 | #14 | |
| surrealAmerican | Jul 2012 | #9 | |
| efhmc | Jul 2012 | #17 | |
| longship | Jul 2012 | #12 | |
| DallasNE | Jul 2012 | #16 | |
| heaven05 | Jul 2012 | #18 | |
| mwooldri | Jul 2012 | #19 | |
| Richardo | Jul 2012 | #20 | |
| tanyev | Jul 2012 | #22 | |
| yellowcanine | Jul 2012 | #23 | |
| snot | Jul 2012 | #24 |
Response to maddezmom (Original post)
Thu Jul 26, 2012, 10:25 AM
eggplant (973 posts)
1. Message: "I care." n/t
Response to maddezmom (Original post)
Thu Jul 26, 2012, 10:27 AM
nxylas (4,697 posts)
2. Well, to be fair...
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...most people in Britain can barely remember the guy's name either.
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Response to nxylas (Reply #2)
Thu Jul 26, 2012, 10:31 AM
VWolf (2,521 posts)
3. But most people in Britain don't happen to be running for POTUS.
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Rest assured, if Pres Obama forgot his name there would be a 5-alarm media firestorm here.
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Response to maddezmom (Original post)
Thu Jul 26, 2012, 10:40 AM
docgee (161 posts)
4. The guy in the pic is looking at Romney like 'you're such an ass'.
Response to docgee (Reply #4)
Thu Jul 26, 2012, 10:44 AM
elleng (40,519 posts)
5. Or something like that, yes,
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'What did he just say?' 'Who is this guy?'
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Response to docgee (Reply #4)
Thu Jul 26, 2012, 10:57 AM
lobodons (663 posts)
6. arse
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Response to maddezmom (Original post)
Thu Jul 26, 2012, 11:01 AM
Fozzledick (2,098 posts)
7. Looks like Romney doesn't appreciate our special relationship with Britain.
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Response to maddezmom (Original post)
Thu Jul 26, 2012, 11:02 AM
grantcart (38,728 posts)
8. there is warmth
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Asked about the Olympics he said during the same press conference; “Absolutely, the weather could not be better, fortunately the sunshine is out, the warmth is here, |
Response to grantcart (Reply #8)
Thu Jul 26, 2012, 11:27 AM
maddezmom (130,794 posts)
10. I just hope the trees are the right height
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Response to grantcart (Reply #8)
Thu Jul 26, 2012, 11:29 AM
awoke_in_2003 (18,486 posts)
11. This guy speaks English...
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like I have never heard it spoke before. Yes, you can understand him, but who the hell talks like that?
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Response to awoke_in_2003 (Reply #11)
Thu Jul 26, 2012, 12:06 PM
starroute (10,385 posts)
13. He must have a very strange understanding of reality
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Most people would say the sun was out.
("The sun is out / The sky is blue / It's beautiful / And so are you / Dear Prudence / Won't you come out and play?") Not Romney. Most people would say the warm weather was here. Not Romney. Does this man live in a world populated by abstract nouns? Very peculiar. But it might explain his inability to relate to, like, actual human beings. |
Response to awoke_in_2003 (Reply #11)
Thu Jul 26, 2012, 12:20 PM
maddezmom (130,794 posts)
15. well if he throws in a few also too.....Sara Palin
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Response to grantcart (Reply #8)
Thu Jul 26, 2012, 12:08 PM
Cracklin Charlie (558 posts)
14. Dear Dog, What a Doofus!
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Can the State Department make him go home, before he embarrasses us any further? |
Response to maddezmom (Original post)
Thu Jul 26, 2012, 11:23 AM
surrealAmerican (7,470 posts)
9. He didn't forget it.
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He never bothered learning it in the first place.
Great photo. I love the look on Miliband's face. |
Response to surrealAmerican (Reply #9)
Thu Jul 26, 2012, 12:33 PM
efhmc (9,595 posts)
17. Probably nearer the truth.
Response to maddezmom (Original post)
Thu Jul 26, 2012, 11:51 AM
longship (17,596 posts)
12. Silly, silly Mitty
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I always R&
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Response to maddezmom (Original post)
Thu Jul 26, 2012, 12:32 PM
DallasNE (2,937 posts)
16. As I Read The Link
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I was struck by how much more graceful the UK leaders are with their words than the gaffe addled comments coming from Mr. Romney. The Brits sense that as well with some of their sharp-tongued jabs at Romney.
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Response to maddezmom (Original post)
Thu Jul 26, 2012, 01:15 PM
heaven05 (2,369 posts)
18. idiot
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he's a shrub brain also.
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Response to maddezmom (Original post)
Thu Jul 26, 2012, 03:04 PM
mwooldri (5,985 posts)
19. In the unlikely event Mr. Romney becomes President...
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it is quite possible that Mr. Romney will know of the name Milliband sooner or later. That is if he is to continue the "special relationship" with the "Anglo-Saxons".
2015 will be General Election... and if Cameron and Co. keep at it as they are right now, Milliband will be in No. 10. |
Response to maddezmom (Original post)
Thu Jul 26, 2012, 04:27 PM
Richardo (37,978 posts)
20. "Wow, I'm Mr Manager..."
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Response to maddezmom (Original post)
Thu Jul 26, 2012, 05:18 PM
tanyev (22,078 posts)
22. If Romney opens his mouth just a little wider, he can stick Rafalca's fourth hoof in, too.
Response to maddezmom (Original post)
Thu Jul 26, 2012, 08:28 PM
yellowcanine (24,444 posts)
23. "Take me to your Mr. Leader!"
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Response to maddezmom (Original post)
Thu Jul 26, 2012, 09:53 PM
snot (8,031 posts)

