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qwlauren35

(6,145 posts)
Mon Aug 6, 2012, 11:08 PM Aug 2012

Did Mitt REALLY Say Something THIS DUMB?

I got this from a friend of mine, and I'm hoping someone can verify it... or just explain it. If Mitt REALLY said this, he must be pandering to the "white" vote. I just hope it's not something he said.

"I understand how difficult it can be for an African-American in today's society. In fact, I can relate to black people very well indeed. My ancestors once owned slaves, and it is in my lineage to work closely with the black community. However, just because they were freed over a century ago doesn't mean they can now be freeloaders. They need to be told to work hard, and the incentives just aren't there for them anymore. When I'm president I plan to work closely with the black community to bring a sense of pride and work ethic back into view for them". - Mitt Romney.

Somebody please tell me he didn't say this.

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Did Mitt REALLY Say Something THIS DUMB? (Original Post) qwlauren35 Aug 2012 OP
That is satire. RedStateLiberal Aug 2012 #1
Snopes says it's false: NYC_SKP Aug 2012 #2
We win the medal for synchronized posting. RedStateLiberal Aug 2012 #4
Snopes says it's FALSE Tx4obama Aug 2012 #3
False. emilyg Aug 2012 #5
What he said was pretty close though... Kalidurga Aug 2012 #6
Like when he claimed to like NASCAR... Jeff In Milwaukee Aug 2012 #8
Google "Poe's Law." nt tblue37 Aug 2012 #7

Jeff In Milwaukee

(13,992 posts)
8. Like when he claimed to like NASCAR...
Tue Aug 7, 2012, 01:46 PM
Aug 2012

because he knows some of the team owners.

But this looks like the work of The Onion, bless their snarky little souls...

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