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In reply to the discussion: Wash Post article - Romney was an anti-gay bully in High School - assaulted gay student [View all]if this happened today it would be considered a hate crime.
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Wash Post article - Romney was an anti-gay bully in High School - assaulted gay student [View all]
Pirate Smile
May 2012
OP
Me too. He remembers it alright, probably quietly thanking whomever he thanks that the
monmouth
May 2012
#118
Thats because the bushes kill anyone who may potentially speak up.
Dont call me Shirley
May 2012
#129
It will be. This isn't a blog or left-leaning publication. It's the Washington Post,
Pirate Smile
May 2012
#14
Borg Romney and his 'prep school posse': "You will be assimilated"
FailureToCommunicate
May 2012
#20
We are the Morg. Lower your shields and put on your magic underwear, you will be assimilated.
backscatter712
May 2012
#25
Whenever I hear the word "pranks," I immediately think of bullying disguised as humor. (nt)
enough
May 2012
#21
And don't tell me this isn't relevant today--it tells a lot about his character.
WI_DEM
May 2012
#22
Bullshit...the kid's hair was cut because he ate spoiled turkey off the counter!
joeybee12
May 2012
#36
Thanks. I searched repeatedly inside that article for "Lauber" but did not see that detail.
ProgressiveEconomist
May 2012
#76
I'm sure no one is surprised by this revelation. Even when he's trying to be "charming" he's a bully
myrna minx
May 2012
#38
This WILL kill his chances in November. The GOP is clueless on vetting candidates, it seems
slackmaster
May 2012
#43
Romney is very unpopular among much of the right because of his record on gun control laws
slackmaster
May 2012
#111
How about a bunch of people who lost their jobs because of Romney's Bain Capital .....
Botany
May 2012
#61
I can't belive this, I...wow....this guy is sadistic...please people vote...fuckin wow
uponit7771
May 2012
#80
The problem isn't the incident itself. I'd hate to be judged on the things I did in high school.
LetTimmySmoke
May 2012
#97
Mitt is *WAY* too square for the Deltas. He'd fit right in with the Omega House though.
Initech
May 2012
#104
Right wing spin: Romney was showing his leadership abilities even back then.
tclambert
May 2012
#124
Glad this is hitting the news - it'll make a difference to independent voters...
polichick
May 2012
#127
It is likely that he enjoyed doing that. One of his first tasks in becoming a "god" over Earth.
patrice
May 2012
#146