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BumRushDaShow

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4. I think the problem is
Wed Aug 29, 2012, 07:33 AM
Aug 2012

that every time they keep demanding that Rmoney "be himself" or that his family and surrogates try to better define what he is, the effort keeps failing (in their minds) due to unrealistic expectations. And that's because they are trying to project on him what THEY want him to be - basically a white version of Obama - with alot of enthusiasm and charisma, but with a far RW bent.

As the man said himself (as Popeye) - I yam what I yam.

And the problem is - there is no there there.

The man is a hollow, cold, calculating entity who is simultaneously trying to run away from the charitable part of his upbringing in search of glory - but not glory by good works. He defines glory in a more objective form - by his wealth. And the thrill for him, his ultimate drug of choice, is his journey in the accumulation of that massive wealth - NOT the betterment of society. And in order to do this, he must completely disconnect from society and its people (those who are impacted by his activities) in order to satisfy that wealth addiction.

And thus he sits there, an empty shell of a man. And that is highly disconcerting to the shillers (who ironically, really don't like him but are forced to support him for the good of the party).

It was delish malaise Aug 2012 #1
I watched two speeches lunatica Aug 2012 #2
Joey looks like he lost his best friend in the world... PCIntern Aug 2012 #3
I think the problem is BumRushDaShow Aug 2012 #4
Well put. djean111 Aug 2012 #5
"they are trying to project on him what THEY want him to be - basically a white version of Obama" monmouth Aug 2012 #7
Last night Tweety described how he came out to greet his wife BumRushDaShow Aug 2012 #8
People have commented on his stiff posture. If Romney has a serious health problem we need to know. yardwork Aug 2012 #22
One of the best descriptions of Mitt Romney I have ever read. Jennicut Aug 2012 #11
hollow, cold, calculating entity DeeDeeNY Aug 2012 #12
+1 Blue_Tires Aug 2012 #15
That is an excellent and truly religious analysis of Romney. aquart Aug 2012 #16
I like how Matthews put it last night Whisp Aug 2012 #19
Well said karynnj Aug 2012 #20
You nailed it. Not single tangible example of Mitt's "wit/compassion/caring" beac Aug 2012 #23
Republicans are emitting a Group Soul Fart. Almost everyone smells it. Berlum Aug 2012 #6
Awesome post! LOL! LiberalLoner Aug 2012 #10
you win this thread so far 2pooped2pop Aug 2012 #13
Nothing to win. We are all in this together. Berlum Aug 2012 #14
I mean you win the points for funniest line 2pooped2pop Aug 2012 #17
Is 'fart' your word of the day or do you already have a collection of 'farty' pictures? randome Aug 2012 #18
No collection. Today is kind of a special day on account of Republican Soul Stank 'n Stuff Berlum Aug 2012 #24
You have to have a soul to let loose a soul fart... WCGreen Aug 2012 #21
They were downright depressed! CTyankee Aug 2012 #9
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