Wed Oct 24, 2012, 12:08 AM
RomneyLies (3,333 posts)
Don't buy into the cheap crap about Mitt cheating with the CEO of Staple's wifeLast edited Wed Oct 24, 2012, 12:12 AM USA/ET - Edit history (1)
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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| RomneyLies | Oct 2012 | OP | |
| RandySF | Oct 2012 | #1 | |
| LisaL | Oct 2012 | #5 | |
| grasswire | Oct 2012 | #28 | |
| BlueMTexpat | Oct 2012 | #42 | |
| RichGirl | Oct 2012 | #47 | |
| LisaL | Oct 2012 | #2 | |
| Lefta Dissenter | Oct 2012 | #3 | |
| ProudProgressiveNow | Oct 2012 | #4 | |
| RomneyLies | Oct 2012 | #14 | |
| pnwmom | Oct 2012 | #46 | |
| Lex | Oct 2012 | #6 | |
| Booster | Oct 2012 | #31 | |
| Indpndnt | Oct 2012 | #39 | |
| Kalidurga | Oct 2012 | #7 | |
| fulllib | Oct 2012 | #25 | |
| Lex | Oct 2012 | #8 | |
| ProudToBeBlueInRhody | Oct 2012 | #9 | |
| Angry Dragon | Oct 2012 | #10 | |
| dooner | Oct 2012 | #11 | |
| progressivebydesign | Oct 2012 | #12 | |
| regnaD kciN | Oct 2012 | #13 | |
| Lex | Oct 2012 | #15 | |
| Politicalboi | Oct 2012 | #16 | |
| DMacTX | Oct 2012 | #17 | |
| RomneyLies | Oct 2012 | #20 | |
| LisaL | Oct 2012 | #21 | |
| RomneyLies | Oct 2012 | #22 | |
| LisaL | Oct 2012 | #23 | |
| Orangepeel | Oct 2012 | #51 | |
| patrice | Oct 2012 | #18 | |
| cj24 | Oct 2012 | #19 | |
| flamingdem | Oct 2012 | #27 | |
| cj24 | Oct 2012 | #30 | |
| flamingdem | Oct 2012 | #33 | |
| flamingdem | Oct 2012 | #24 | |
| svip | Oct 2012 | #26 | |
| TardisBlue | Oct 2012 | #35 | |
| ForgoTheConsequence | Oct 2012 | #29 | |
| RomneyLies | Oct 2012 | #32 | |
| aletier_v | Oct 2012 | #37 | |
| cry baby | Oct 2012 | #34 | |
| mzmolly | Oct 2012 | #36 | |
| Barack_America | Oct 2012 | #38 | |
| JDPriestly | Oct 2012 | #40 | |
| pamela | Oct 2012 | #41 | |
| Maximumnegro | Oct 2012 | #43 | |
| WallaceRitchie | Oct 2012 | #44 | |
| limpyhobbler | Oct 2012 | #45 | |
| Warren Stupidity | Oct 2012 | #48 | |
| bklyncowgirl | Oct 2012 | #49 | |
| Jeff In Milwaukee | Oct 2012 | #50 | |
| Arkana | Oct 2012 | #52 | |
| OldDem2012 | Oct 2012 | #53 |
Response to RomneyLies (Original post)
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 12:09 AM
RandySF (5,291 posts)
1. As much as I hate Romney
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I can't believe he would be stupid enough to that.
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Response to RandySF (Reply #1)
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 12:23 AM
grasswire (36,703 posts)
28. that asset hiding goes on all the time
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....and I know a CPA who brags about helping his buddies do so.
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Response to grasswire (Reply #28)
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 02:26 AM
BlueMTexpat (2,594 posts)
42. Especially in divorce proceedings -
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even supposedly "nice" guys will do all they can to hide assets from their soon-to-be ex.
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Response to RandySF (Reply #1)
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 06:06 AM
RichGirl (3,658 posts)
47. Honestly....
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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. |
Response to RomneyLies (Original post)
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 12:09 AM
LisaL (22,819 posts)
2. Divorced women vote, don't they?
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Sounds good enough to me if that is what it's all about.
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Response to RomneyLies (Original post)
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 12:09 AM
Lefta Dissenter (5,200 posts)
3. You're probably right,
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but it's still fun to speculate!
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Response to RomneyLies (Original post)
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 12:10 AM
ProudProgressiveNow (3,239 posts)
4. Perjury perhaps? nt
Response to ProudProgressiveNow (Reply #4)
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 12:14 AM
RomneyLies (3,333 posts)
14. That will be the immediate reaction
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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. |
Response to RomneyLies (Reply #14)
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 04:36 AM
pnwmom (43,171 posts)
46. Unfortunately, the statute of limitations would apply. This was decades ago. n/t
Response to RomneyLies (Original post)
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 12:10 AM
Lex (32,247 posts)
6. PERJURY? *gasp* Mitt's a champion liar.
Response to Lex (Reply #6)
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 12:35 AM
Booster (9,874 posts)
31. I don't know what I said, but I stand behind what I said, whatever it was.
Response to Booster (Reply #31)
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 01:18 AM
Indpndnt (2,306 posts)
39. That's the money shot, right there.
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Response to RomneyLies (Original post)
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 12:10 AM
Kalidurga (4,822 posts)
7. Your analysis fits the known facts much better than the theory of an affair.
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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.
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Response to Kalidurga (Reply #7)
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 12:23 AM
fulllib (215 posts)
25. HAHA! Never nude! I just spat my beer and I'm still laughing! nt
Response to RomneyLies (Original post)
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 12:11 AM
Lex (32,247 posts)
8. Is Allred re-opening the case
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to get her client more money now that it's clear Romney lied on the stand?
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Response to RomneyLies (Original post)
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 12:11 AM
ProudToBeBlueInRhody (10,329 posts)
9. Yeah, it ain't as juicy as an affair
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Sadly, too many people seem cool with the idea of a businessman CEO as president who lies his ass off.
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Response to RomneyLies (Original post)
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 12:11 AM
Angry Dragon (24,073 posts)
10. I am still looking for drug money in his foreign accounts
Response to RomneyLies (Original post)
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 12:11 AM
dooner (1,089 posts)
11. I think you are right
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It's probably going to have something to do with trying to screw Maureen out of money.
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Response to RomneyLies (Original post)
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 12:13 AM
progressivebydesign (19,363 posts)
12. Yeah that sounds very plausible. I'd much rather it not be some sordid scandal.
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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.
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Response to RomneyLies (Original post)
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 12:14 AM
regnaD kciN (17,427 posts)
13. In other words, instead of screwing her, he screwed her over?
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Sounds like Mitt to me!
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Response to regnaD kciN (Reply #13)
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 12:15 AM
Lex (32,247 posts)
15. money means far more to him than anything else in the world
Response to RomneyLies (Original post)
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 12:15 AM
Politicalboi (9,486 posts)
16. This is worse than having an affair
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This could actually put him in jail for perjury.
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Response to RomneyLies (Original post)
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 12:16 AM
DMacTX (295 posts)
17. Highly doubtful it's an affair, as the friend spoke at Romneys GOP convention this year.
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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. |
Response to DMacTX (Reply #17)
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 12:17 AM
RomneyLies (3,333 posts)
20. It very well may be a smoking gun
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If he testified to one thing while he said another in the SEC filings, it is most definitely a smoking gun.
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Response to RomneyLies (Reply #20)
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 12:18 AM
LisaL (22,819 posts)
21. What are the chances of documents being unsealed and gag order lifted?
Response to LisaL (Reply #21)
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 12:20 AM
RomneyLies (3,333 posts)
22. Higly likely
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Divorce proceedings are supposed to be public. In nearly all cases where the proceedings are sealed, alter filings open them up.
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Response to RomneyLies (Reply #22)
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 12:21 AM
LisaL (22,819 posts)
23. Hope so. Then we will find out soon enough what it's all about.
Response to RomneyLies (Reply #20)
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 08:44 AM
Orangepeel (12,705 posts)
51. He told the state of Massachucetts one thing and the SEC another? Wouldn't be the first time
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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.
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Response to RomneyLies (Original post)
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 12:16 AM
patrice (47,427 posts)
18. K&R Eyes on the prize. Prioritize. Take the high road for problem solving not personal vendettas. nt
Response to RomneyLies (Original post)
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 12:17 AM
cj24 (2 posts)
19. Maybe..just maybe an affair but not with the wife
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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.
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Response to cj24 (Reply #19)
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 12:23 AM
flamingdem (22,712 posts)
27. Then we'd get congress back, we can always dream
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and we'll be so glad we'll make Nov. 6th a national holiday and dedicate it to Tom and Mitt.
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Response to flamingdem (Reply #27)
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 12:27 AM
cj24 (2 posts)
30. You got that right!!
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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.
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Response to cj24 (Reply #30)
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 12:36 AM
flamingdem (22,712 posts)
33. Sadly it looks like it's all about how the Staple's owners wife got ripped off with a
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little help from Mitt's finance related statements. But there area "juicy details" so there's still a chance!
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Response to RomneyLies (Original post)
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 12:22 AM
flamingdem (22,712 posts)
24. Good call. Probably dirty doings for his best buddy
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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.
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Response to RomneyLies (Original post)
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 12:23 AM
svip (21 posts)
26. Definitely possible
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Through Google, I was able to find this old blog post saying the very same thing as the OP ..
http://tantmieux.squarespace.com/cyrano-tant-mieux-articles-old/2008/2/5/a-fish-out-of-water-mitt-romney-the-wanna-be-president.html |
Response to svip (Reply #26)
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 12:46 AM
TardisBlue (56 posts)
35. Excellent article! Nice find!
Response to RomneyLies (Original post)
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 12:24 AM
ForgoTheConsequence (986 posts)
29. If it was an affair.
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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.
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Response to RomneyLies (Original post)
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 12:36 AM
RomneyLies (3,333 posts)
32. Expect investigations opening immediately after records are unsealed
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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. |
Response to RomneyLies (Reply #32)
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 01:02 AM
aletier_v (1,773 posts)
37. "bros before hoes"
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Romney and Stemburg were tight long before the divorce.
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Response to RomneyLies (Original post)
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 12:38 AM
cry baby (4,806 posts)
34. Totally agree. nt
Response to RomneyLies (Original post)
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 12:55 AM
mzmolly (47,356 posts)
36. More on your theory here:
Response to RomneyLies (Original post)
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 01:03 AM
Barack_America (24,436 posts)
38. FYI, the ex-wife is openly pro-Obama over at HuffPo
Response to RomneyLies (Original post)
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 01:36 AM
JDPriestly (37,760 posts)
40. It's about money, not about paternity.
Response to RomneyLies (Original post)
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 02:15 AM
pamela (2,347 posts)
41. I hope that's what it is.
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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. |
Response to RomneyLies (Original post)
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 02:34 AM
Maximumnegro (920 posts)
43. Hm Radaronline seems to hint otherwise...
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Again seems weird Allred would be involved in family court if it were business related.
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Response to RomneyLies (Original post)
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 02:42 AM
WallaceRitchie (236 posts)
44. Much ado about nothing
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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. |
Response to RomneyLies (Original post)
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 02:46 AM
limpyhobbler (6,668 posts)
45. But if he hasn't denied it, it could still be true. nt
Response to RomneyLies (Original post)
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 07:39 AM
Warren Stupidity (31,939 posts)
48. So when did he stop cheating on his wives?
Response to RomneyLies (Original post)
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 08:27 AM
bklyncowgirl (6,808 posts)
49. In other words Romney's a lying weasel.
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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. |
Response to bklyncowgirl (Reply #49)
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 08:35 AM
Jeff In Milwaukee (12,512 posts)
50. Speaking on behalf of the Weasel-American community...
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Last edited Wed Oct 24, 2012, 08:36 AM USA/ET - Edit history (1) 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. |
Response to RomneyLies (Original post)
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 09:45 AM
Arkana (22,234 posts)
52. I don't. Mitt's not the type to cheat on his wife.
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He IS the type to fire people and ship their jobs to China and India.
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Response to Arkana (Reply #52)
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 09:50 AM
OldDem2012 (3,526 posts)
53. Riiiigghhttt. How often have I heard that comment over the years....
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...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. |

