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RomneyLies

(3,333 posts)
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 12:08 AM Oct 2012

Don't buy into the cheap crap about Mitt cheating with the CEO of Staple's wife

This is going to be all about Mitt testifying as to the value of Staples stock.

This is going to be about Mitt saying Staples wasn't worth shit under oath in a divorce proceeding so his buddy didn't have to give as much money to his future ex-wife while Mitt told investors the opposite.

This is going to be about the filings about Staples value being accurate while the sworn testimony was fucking bogus as shit and ended up cheating a woman out of her due in a divorce.

And that, my friends, will say everything about Mitt's character, especially where women are concerned.

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Don't buy into the cheap crap about Mitt cheating with the CEO of Staple's wife (Original Post) RomneyLies Oct 2012 OP
As much as I hate Romney RandySF Oct 2012 #1
?????? LisaL Oct 2012 #5
that asset hiding goes on all the time grasswire Oct 2012 #28
Especially in divorce proceedings - BlueMTexpat Oct 2012 #42
Honestly.... RichGirl Oct 2012 #47
Divorced women vote, don't they? LisaL Oct 2012 #2
You're probably right, Lefta Dissenter Oct 2012 #3
Perjury perhaps? nt ProudProgressiveNow Oct 2012 #4
That will be the immediate reaction RomneyLies Oct 2012 #14
Unfortunately, the statute of limitations would apply. This was decades ago. n/t pnwmom Oct 2012 #46
PERJURY? *gasp* Mitt's a champion liar. Lex Oct 2012 #6
I don't know what I said, but I stand behind what I said, whatever it was. Booster Oct 2012 #31
That's the money shot, right there. Indpndnt Oct 2012 #39
Your analysis fits the known facts much better than the theory of an affair. Kalidurga Oct 2012 #7
HAHA! Never nude! I just spat my beer and I'm still laughing! nt fulllib Oct 2012 #25
Is Allred re-opening the case Lex Oct 2012 #8
Yeah, it ain't as juicy as an affair ProudToBeBlueInRhody Oct 2012 #9
I am still looking for drug money in his foreign accounts Angry Dragon Oct 2012 #10
I think you are right dooner Oct 2012 #11
Yeah that sounds very plausible. I'd much rather it not be some sordid scandal. progressivebydesign Oct 2012 #12
In other words, instead of screwing her, he screwed her over? regnaD kciN Oct 2012 #13
money means far more to him than anything else in the world Lex Oct 2012 #15
This is worse than having an affair Politicalboi Oct 2012 #16
Highly doubtful it's an affair, as the friend spoke at Romneys GOP convention this year. DMacTX Oct 2012 #17
It very well may be a smoking gun RomneyLies Oct 2012 #20
What are the chances of documents being unsealed and gag order lifted? LisaL Oct 2012 #21
Higly likely RomneyLies Oct 2012 #22
Hope so. Then we will find out soon enough what it's all about. LisaL Oct 2012 #23
He told the state of Massachucetts one thing and the SEC another? Wouldn't be the first time Orangepeel Oct 2012 #51
K&R Eyes on the prize. Prioritize. Take the high road for problem solving not personal vendettas. nt patrice Oct 2012 #18
Maybe..just maybe an affair but not with the wife cj24 Oct 2012 #19
Then we'd get congress back, we can always dream flamingdem Oct 2012 #27
You got that right!! cj24 Oct 2012 #30
Sadly it looks like it's all about how the Staple's owners wife got ripped off with a flamingdem Oct 2012 #33
Good call. Probably dirty doings for his best buddy flamingdem Oct 2012 #24
Definitely possible svip Oct 2012 #26
Excellent article! Nice find! TardisBlue Oct 2012 #35
If it was an affair. ForgoTheConsequence Oct 2012 #29
Expect investigations opening immediately after records are unsealed RomneyLies Oct 2012 #32
"bros before hoes" aletier_v Oct 2012 #37
Totally agree. nt cry baby Oct 2012 #34
More on your theory here: mzmolly Oct 2012 #36
FYI, the ex-wife is openly pro-Obama over at HuffPo Barack_America Oct 2012 #38
It's about money, not about paternity. JDPriestly Oct 2012 #40
I hope that's what it is. pamela Oct 2012 #41
Hm Radaronline seems to hint otherwise... Maximumnegro Oct 2012 #43
Much ado about nothing WallaceRitchie Oct 2012 #44
But if he hasn't denied it, it could still be true. nt limpyhobbler Oct 2012 #45
So when did he stop cheating on his wives? Warren Stupidity Oct 2012 #48
In other words Romney's a lying weasel. bklyncowgirl Oct 2012 #49
Speaking on behalf of the Weasel-American community... Jeff In Milwaukee Oct 2012 #50
I don't. Mitt's not the type to cheat on his wife. Arkana Oct 2012 #52
Riiiigghhttt. How often have I heard that comment over the years.... OldDem2012 Oct 2012 #53

grasswire

(50,130 posts)
28. that asset hiding goes on all the time
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 12:23 AM
Oct 2012

....and I know a CPA who brags about helping his buddies do so.

BlueMTexpat

(15,349 posts)
42. Especially in divorce proceedings -
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 02:26 AM
Oct 2012

even supposedly "nice" guys will do all they can to hide assets from their soon-to-be ex.

RichGirl

(4,119 posts)
47. Honestly....
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 06:06 AM
Oct 2012

I am perplexed. I won't say hate or call him stupid but there is something seriously wrong with him or whoever is guiding his campaign. After months of being called out on changing his mind, etch-a-sketch, etc....how can he go on the last debate with a complete reversal of views????

So same thing...he goes on stand and says something that isn't true....because it serves its purpose in the moment. I've often wondered...what is it like to never in your life, for one moment worry about money...or anything. I guess THIS is what happens...you don't have a true grasp of reality.

 

RomneyLies

(3,333 posts)
14. That will be the immediate reaction
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 12:14 AM
Oct 2012

Perjury will be a definite possible charge.

It also explains why Maureen wants this testimony to see light of day. If he testified uner oath to one thing while the SEC filings said the opposite, the fucker committed perjery quid pro quo.

And it opens a huge can of worms that Romney will have to address long afte he loses this campaign.

Kalidurga

(14,177 posts)
7. Your analysis fits the known facts much better than the theory of an affair.
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 12:10 AM
Oct 2012

IE The husband being a big Romney supporter. Romney being a never nude. Everyone having a gag order that they haven't violated yet. Pretty sure an affair would have leaked much sooner.

Lex

(34,108 posts)
8. Is Allred re-opening the case
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 12:11 AM
Oct 2012

to get her client more money now that it's clear Romney lied on the stand?



ProudToBeBlueInRhody

(16,399 posts)
9. Yeah, it ain't as juicy as an affair
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 12:11 AM
Oct 2012

Sadly, too many people seem cool with the idea of a businessman CEO as president who lies his ass off.

dooner

(1,217 posts)
11. I think you are right
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 12:11 AM
Oct 2012

It's probably going to have something to do with trying to screw Maureen out of money.

progressivebydesign

(19,458 posts)
12. Yeah that sounds very plausible. I'd much rather it not be some sordid scandal.
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 12:13 AM
Oct 2012

We don't need the distraction, and the President doesn't need it. Fun to speculate for sure.. but it sounds more plausible the way you describe.

DMacTX

(301 posts)
17. Highly doubtful it's an affair, as the friend spoke at Romneys GOP convention this year.
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 12:16 AM
Oct 2012

Almost certainly as has been previously suggested, that Romney talked don the value of hubbie's stock value, or he moved some hares around etc.

He's a douche, but I truly don't think this is a smoking gun.

 

RomneyLies

(3,333 posts)
20. It very well may be a smoking gun
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 12:17 AM
Oct 2012

If he testified to one thing while he said another in the SEC filings, it is most definitely a smoking gun.

 

RomneyLies

(3,333 posts)
22. Higly likely
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 12:20 AM
Oct 2012

Divorce proceedings are supposed to be public. In nearly all cases where the proceedings are sealed, alter filings open them up.

Orangepeel

(13,933 posts)
51. He told the state of Massachucetts one thing and the SEC another? Wouldn't be the first time
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 08:44 AM
Oct 2012

Didn't he do something similar in regard to his control of Bain? I would like to think that one of these lies he gets caught in is finally going to be the proverbial straw.

cj24

(2 posts)
19. Maybe..just maybe an affair but not with the wife
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 12:17 AM
Oct 2012

Seems Mitt and Tom have quite a history. I read somewhere that Mitt was named as a third party. Is that true? So, since Maureen is all for it being made public and Tom's is fighting, I hope it's an affair between Mitt and Tom. Now, that would be a bombshell.

flamingdem

(39,303 posts)
27. Then we'd get congress back, we can always dream
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 12:23 AM
Oct 2012

and we'll be so glad we'll make Nov. 6th a national holiday and dedicate it to Tom and Mitt.

cj24

(2 posts)
30. You got that right!!
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 12:27 AM
Oct 2012

I'll even take tomorrow off from work if this comes out! It probably is the filings though, but why would Mitt be involved at such length, seems like there should be documented paperwork for this sort of thing and Mitt's involvement would be very little.

flamingdem

(39,303 posts)
33. Sadly it looks like it's all about how the Staple's owners wife got ripped off with a
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 12:36 AM
Oct 2012

little help from Mitt's finance related statements. But there area "juicy details" so there's still a chance!

flamingdem

(39,303 posts)
24. Good call. Probably dirty doings for his best buddy
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 12:22 AM
Oct 2012

It will reflect highly on his character if anyone cares.. there's still a couple of undecided voters - it might help - but it might generate a sympathy vote if Allred goes ballistic.

ForgoTheConsequence

(4,846 posts)
29. If it was an affair.
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 12:24 AM
Oct 2012

there would be a lot more whispering around this whole thing. it would have come out by now. i think romney is a scumbag, but i think he's a pious scumbag.

 

RomneyLies

(3,333 posts)
32. Expect investigations opening immediately after records are unsealed
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 12:36 AM
Oct 2012

I have complete faith in Gloria Allred as one of the most competent attorneys in the United States when it comes to civil and criminal issues involving the rights of women.

She would have never taken this case if there was no there there.

Romney perjured himself in either the divorce proceedings or the SEC filing. My oney is opn the divorce proceedings given the performance of Staples stock.

Mitt Romney lied his ass of under oath to insure his buddy got off light in a messy divorce.

Bank on it.

pamela

(3,469 posts)
41. I hope that's what it is.
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 02:15 AM
Oct 2012

As much as I love the idea of something juicy and salacious, I actually think this story would be worse for Mitt. It fits the narrative that he is a liar and a sleazy businessman with shady financial dealings. I think this will hurt him with women as much, if not more, than allegations of an affair. This fits with all the worst characteristics we've seen from Mitt, his dishonesty, his disdain for women, etc.

When I talk to people who are undecided or who are voting for President Obama without enthusiasm, the thing I hear from them about Mitt, over and over again, is that they don't trust him. I wish President Obama would drop the cutesy Romnesia thing and cut to the chase and just say "You can't trust him." Maybe this story will really bring that point home.

Maximumnegro

(1,134 posts)
43. Hm Radaronline seems to hint otherwise...
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 02:34 AM
Oct 2012

Again seems weird Allred would be involved in family court if it were business related.

WallaceRitchie

(242 posts)
44. Much ado about nothing
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 02:42 AM
Oct 2012

Anyone who was already going to vote Romney will yawn at this and turn the channel back to Fox.

If Romney can outsource American jobs to foreign companies for profit, invest in Chinese government oil, make money off Stericycle, dodge taxes offshore, dodge the draft in France, and lie his ass off with every breath.... do you REALLY think low estimates of stock value will even cause an eye blink?

Not a chance.

bklyncowgirl

(7,960 posts)
49. In other words Romney's a lying weasel.
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 08:27 AM
Oct 2012

STOP THE PRESSES!

Not much here, I'm afraid. Yeah he helped cheat his partner's widow out of a good divorce settlement--big deal. This could help with the divorced women's vote, I suppose but unless it's about sex, most people aren't gong to care much.

Jeff In Milwaukee

(13,992 posts)
50. Speaking on behalf of the Weasel-American community...
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 08:35 AM
Oct 2012

I resent the implication. Many of my best friends are weasels, and I find them to be nothing if not truthful.



And you have to admit, they are kind of cute.

Arkana

(24,347 posts)
52. I don't. Mitt's not the type to cheat on his wife.
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 09:45 AM
Oct 2012

He IS the type to fire people and ship their jobs to China and India.

OldDem2012

(3,526 posts)
53. Riiiigghhttt. How often have I heard that comment over the years....
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 09:50 AM
Oct 2012

...and then we find mistresses and all kinds of crap.

This case with Romney may not involve an affair, but come on...don't be naive.

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