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In reply to the discussion: Do Working Mothers find Ann Romney obnoxious? [View all]Maeve
(42,224 posts)9. I have been an at-home mom, raised 4 kids
And I find putting her forward as a role-model deeply offensive. She didn't have to worry about paying the rent/mortgage/bills, no insurance fears (we've spent years without coverage), no need to make coupon-clipping/organized shopping a major part of her life...
I chose to remain out of the job market to raise the kids. As a result, I have no Social Security (other than my husband's) to look forward to, few job skills to find something now (my college and career certs are now woefully out of date), a 10 year old van and a house that only feels big enough now that the kids are mostly out of it. Knowing what I do now, I'd make the same choice, but I also realize how much it cost. I don't think the Romneys have a clue.
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The fact that RMoney campaign is able to mix her in with middle class moms is part of the reason why
uponit7771
Apr 2012
#1
my sweet mama worked hard until she was 71 She had less than five years to retire
roguevalley
Apr 2012
#35
We liberals always lose in this kind of back and forth. This I know full well from my MANY
CTyankee
Apr 2012
#22
maybe we don't but its true what she said. That stupid woman had nannies and money
roguevalley
Apr 2012
#36
She is not rational and not experienced....she shouldn't be a model of anything
Namvet67
Apr 2012
#13
Well maybe she can expose that herself instead of us turning her into a sympathetic figure.
dkf
Apr 2012
#12
I find the whole outrage a manufactured purposeful over analysis and misinterpretation
Johonny
Apr 2012
#25
I find her 'snotty'. Her tone yesterday reeked with contempt of other mothers.
sinkingfeeling
Apr 2012
#31