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davidpdx

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191. I am elated they are taking this position

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Thu Aug 16, 2012, 02:47 AM

Aug 2012

It provides continued fodder for nailing Romney to the wall on the tax issue. Keep up the good work there Mitt!

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Ann Romney: No More Tax Returns Will Be Released [View all] onehandle Aug 2012 OP

She has spoken. n/t BlueToTheBone Aug 2012 #1

LOL! Cha Aug 2012 #137

Anyone bet $10,000 that they will? TheCowsCameHome Aug 2012 #2

I used to think that, now I think HE is not going to release them corkhead Aug 2012 #83

+1 TheCowsCameHome Aug 2012 #96

The Romneys think that they own the USA Rosa Luxemburg Aug 2012 #100

His rabid base consider it "standing-up to the man", and he's not losing votes by doing it. xtraxritical Aug 2012 #165

he's not going to lose the votes of the "rabid base." magical thyme Aug 2012 #193

What do you wanna bet a severely doctored version shows up on the Intertubes? Wednesdays Aug 2012 #129

Either that, or a bogus set with real information in it. Frank Cannon Aug 2012 #194

the thing is all he would have to do to prove he paid taxes would be to release the WCGreen Aug 2012 #3

LOL There are no checks. nt SunSeeker Aug 2012 #24

+1 sarcasmo Aug 2012 #68

I'd bet there ARE checks Plucketeer Aug 2012 #105

That was the point... WCGreen Aug 2012 #148

This is what I think. CrispyQ Aug 2012 #196

Yup! Plucketeer Aug 2012 #197

pitiful heaven05 Aug 2012 #4

They think that most powerful position BELONGS to them. Amonester Aug 2012 #123

and just as pitiful MichaelSoE Aug 2012 #195

She's admitting they are criminals and tax evaders. They have not released even one complete Bluenorthwest Aug 2012 #5

bingo - they have LOTS to hide Berlum Aug 2012 #10

And like Mitt's dad said we need to see at least 12yrs. cause 2 could be a fluke. The Wielding Truth Aug 2012 #18

His Dad was respected in Michigan for being a decent guy (for an R). amandabeech Aug 2012 #178

There we go - you are correct here. closeupready Aug 2012 #19

Please rein it in... gcomeau Aug 2012 #76

Bingo! Hear, hear indepat Aug 2012 #87

The Rmoney's know that the "trickle down" theory would be destroyed BeHereNow Aug 2012 #154

He sends his wife to send the message? Baitball Blogger Aug 2012 #6

Bold move, isn't it? Major Nikon Aug 2012 #43

LOL Cha Aug 2012 #138

Clearly hiding something devastating. Thanks for lying for Mitt, Ann. JBoy Aug 2012 #7

I really despise this woman. If she becomes the First Lady, I'm seriously thinking about moving Liberal_Stalwart71 Aug 2012 #8

you and me both. roguevalley Aug 2012 #25

Me as well ArcticFox Aug 2012 #45

Ditto for wife and I. - n/t coalition_unwilling Aug 2012 #52

Just let me know where you guys are heading, I'll be on the move..(Make it warm weather, ok?)...n/t monmouth Aug 2012 #54

I can't afford to move anywhere I'll be stuck here Pyrzqxgl Aug 2012 #84

Why would his wife have to make that statement? goclark Aug 2012 #143

that would be canada..... madrchsod Aug 2012 #163

She comes across as smug and superior Freddie Aug 2012 #55

I get the same feeling. SmittynMo Aug 2012 #90

Actually she looks like she... malokvale77 Aug 2012 #114

Nancy Reagan had the charisma of a wet mop rbrnmw Aug 2012 #135

And can you imagine if we'd gotten stuck with Callista Gingrich? Rozlee Aug 2012 #152

There must be! although I hate to admit this I kinda liked Laura Bush, her MIL not so much rbrnmw Aug 2012 #156

at least Babs had a sense of humor though she could be nasty JI7 Aug 2012 #171

She's a cross of Lovey Howell hifiguy Aug 2012 #78

Have to agree! marew Aug 2012 #85

I'm not moving..I live on Kaua'i but Cha Aug 2012 #140

releasing more details on the family's taxes would merely give the Obama campaign "more ammunition." Warren Stupidity Aug 2012 #9

if they have nothing to hide Gin Aug 2012 #26

Why would a serial killer let the cops dig up his basement? onehandle Aug 2012 #32

A perfect analogy. nt hifiguy Aug 2012 #79

"We have been very transparent ...." Botany Aug 2012 #11

Mrs Willard is a damn Cha Aug 2012 #141

God, I hate whiny millionaires! bushisanidiot Aug 2012 #12

Mitt is Unfit (there's your bumpersticker!) NRaleighLiberal Aug 2012 #13

lol GallopingGhost Aug 2012 #34

Here's my bumper sticker rocktivity Aug 2012 #125

If the sh** fits, we must NOT elect Mitt-- tblue37 Aug 2012 #130

I would like to know how one with so much wealth can legally not pay taxes? I hope Max Keiser midnight Aug 2012 #14

there are many sophisticated way to reduce or avoid taxes, but the simplest is munis unblock Aug 2012 #50

Completely. Un. Acceptable. Ms. Romney. closeupready Aug 2012 #15

Hey, Queen Anne? HughBeaumont Aug 2012 #16

By default, then... Harry Reid was right: Mitt Romney Paid No Income Taxes In The Last 10 Years!! AzDar Aug 2012 #17

Of course they're hiding something; probably many things. Political campaigns don't let WestSeattle2 Aug 2012 #20

I can't wait for the ann--- Aug 2012 #21

she says it herself barbtries Aug 2012 #22

mwooldri: "No more contributions will be released to Romney." mwooldri Aug 2012 #23

Your job application for President has been rejected by "You People" DippyDem Aug 2012 #27

So, "there's nothing we're hiding" except for almost everything. Coyotl Aug 2012 #28

You married a real loser, Ann. Enjoy the ride as the ship sinks. MjolnirTime Aug 2012 #29

She is the manifestation of entitlement. nt SunSeeker Aug 2012 #30

so one incomplete year, 2010, is all we get ? KurtNYC Aug 2012 #31

You noticed that as well. Raine1967 Aug 2012 #73

That's what people forget. They haven't even released ONE complete return. progressivebydesign Aug 2012 #103

Where's Willard? Roy Rolling Aug 2012 #33

So she's the mouth piece for the campaign now? Javaman Aug 2012 #35

I GOT MINE YOU GET YOURS HowHasItComeToThis Aug 2012 #36

"It's our turn"...."You people" n/t Submariner Aug 2012 #63

we need to hit them hard on this riverwalker Aug 2012 #37

"the empress" LOL love it!! ailsagirl Aug 2012 #144

Attn: US Media el scorcho Aug 2012 #38

or... could that be what the Romney campaign is hoping for? renate Aug 2012 #94

"There's nothing we're hiding"? bhikkhu Aug 2012 #39

The Faux viewers don't like Williard either rbrnmw Aug 2012 #134

Fuck her and the horse she pranced in on Tom Ripley Aug 2012 #40

There is something about this woman GallopingGhost Aug 2012 #41

Wanta bet she AsahinaKimi Aug 2012 #42

a closet full of shoes oldhippydude Aug 2012 #61

"more ammunition." shawn703 Aug 2012 #44

These crooks need to be exposed--now! Before the Koch plethoro Aug 2012 #46

"Oh, and our shit doesn't stink either" The_Casual_Observer Aug 2012 #47

Queen Ann Sandy one Aug 2012 #48

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMEN SmittynMo Aug 2012 #93

+1000. closeupready Aug 2012 #121

And yet, Republicans and "independants".... ProudToBeBlueInRhody Aug 2012 #49

Glad you put "Independants" (sic) in coalition_unwilling Aug 2012 #57

Most of them don't wish to identify as uncool.... ProudToBeBlueInRhody Aug 2012 #60

I'll take Cindy McCain over Ann Romney NYC Liberal Aug 2012 #70

A US Presidential candidate does not send a spouse out to LibDemAlways Aug 2012 #51

Me neither. My wife and I were just talking about this plethoro Aug 2012 #58

Mitt also sent Ryan out to give him cover too Botany Aug 2012 #62

That way he can go to the "Waaah! You're being mean to a sick woman" tactic Retrograde Aug 2012 #115

He had his son call Pawlenty to tell him he wasn't LibDemAlways Aug 2012 #145

He outsourced his own responsibility to Ann! bullwinkle428 Aug 2012 #155

If Ann had any sense at all she'd tell him he needs to fight LibDemAlways Aug 2012 #168

But, the stupid just burns! hamsterjill Aug 2012 #53

It's Very Simple bucolic_frolic Aug 2012 #56

Here's what I don't get: beyurslf Aug 2012 #59

"show a good 20-35% rate"---you mean pay at the same rate as most of us? wordpix Aug 2012 #132

Yeah they should be... beyurslf Aug 2012 #157

Romney himself said 'to pay one penny more than required would show unfitness for presidency' FailureToCommunicate Aug 2012 #179

oh, well, um ok then. beyurslf Aug 2012 #185

See? BrooklynBoy Aug 2012 #64

Doesn't the government already have this information? If they filed, isn't it just a matter of earcandle Aug 2012 #65

I think it was Saint Ronnie who said iwillalwayswonderwhy Aug 2012 #66

I realize it's an old litany evilhime Aug 2012 #67

Yes, there's a "so there" look in this photo Iwillnevergiveup Aug 2012 #69

What a gift. hifiguy Aug 2012 #71

Given Mormon doctrine... truebluegreen Aug 2012 #72

jeebus, Rmoney xxqqqzme Aug 2012 #74

That's it Ann. Keep that topic in the forefront. Good girl. Kablooie Aug 2012 #75

Ya gotta love it. SmittynMo Aug 2012 #91

Does anyone else have a problem ...... citizen blues Aug 2012 #77

Whoring for her hubby. Dont call me Shirley Aug 2012 #80

What a campaign! Out of her own mouth they are hiding things which could be used against them! Lone_Star_Dem Aug 2012 #81

I sincerely hope that somebody on our side has copies of those returns showing that kestrel91316 Aug 2012 #82

We've disclosed all *legally required* documents; what more do You The People want??! eShirl Aug 2012 #86

Only what every presidential candidate has submitted SmittynMo Aug 2012 #92

Release the Taxen! n/t flamingdem Aug 2012 #88

Game over!!! SmittynMo Aug 2012 #89

Every time she opens her mouth, she pours fuel on the fire. StrictlyRockers Aug 2012 #101

Romneys to America - FU Smilo Aug 2012 #95

I am so glad she said this. senseandsensibility Aug 2012 #97

Ann, Ann, Ann Hula Popper Aug 2012 #98

If you've done nothing wrong, there is no "ammunition." Gawd.. the arrogance of "those people." n/t progressivebydesign Aug 2012 #99

AND MITT ROMNEY MEANS IT!! DearAbby Aug 2012 #102

Ann Romney has MS Freddie Aug 2012 #104

She's already told "you people" what she wants you to know. Now go away. TwilightGardener Aug 2012 #106

Something is Mitten in the state of Denmark! Democrats_win Aug 2012 #107

She said 'All You People Need To Know' Brother Buzz Aug 2012 #108

wow queen anne made cindyperry2010 Aug 2012 #109

Al Capone's wife Dierde Marie Capone said almost the same thing about Al's returns. gordianot Aug 2012 #110

Compare this wench to Michelle. SmittynMo Aug 2012 #111

Scumballs Blaspherian Aug 2012 #112

Ann Does A Better Job Of Lying Than Mitt DallasNE Aug 2012 #113

No more taxes will be released because no more taxes can be released! liberal N proud Aug 2012 #116

She might as well have the word "entitled" written on her forehead. polichick Aug 2012 #117

They pay more Tithes than Taxes thelordofhell Aug 2012 #118

"Very transparent" my fat ass. GoCubsGo Aug 2012 #119

Ann you've made it simple for the nation. NO TAX RETURNS....NO PRESIDENCY. swayne Aug 2012 #120

Then consider your campaign effectively over, madam rocktivity Aug 2012 #122

queen ann has spoken shanti Aug 2012 #124

releasing more details on the family's taxes would merely give the Obama campaign "more ammunition." truthisfreedom Aug 2012 #126

"We have been very transparent to what's legally required of us," Life Long Dem Aug 2012 #127

Because Romney's investments are all overseas. Major Hogwash Aug 2012 #128

admitting that releasing more tax info will give Dems "more ammunition" admits a level of wrongdoing wordpix Aug 2012 #131

We need a "Romney didn't pay taxes" superpac johnd83 Aug 2012 #133

How COULD one grow an IRA so Fast? bucolic_frolic Aug 2012 #136

Lookie, lookie--that picture is not kind at all. Cruel, in fact! MADem Aug 2012 #139

The reason Ann's face looks the way it does is because she has M.S. Botany Aug 2012 #142

Bull. One of my best friends has MS, is older than Ann and looks NOTHING like that. MADem Aug 2012 #146

The tightness around her mouth and chin is classic MS Botany Aug 2012 #166

Fail. She has been in FULL REMISSION for over a decade. MADem Aug 2012 #173

Ann always has that look of the tightness around her mouth and chin Botany Aug 2012 #183

I am not talking about her chin--get off the damn chin. MADem Aug 2012 #187

This is, truly, a godsend ailsagirl Aug 2012 #147

We can take that as a "yes randr Aug 2012 #149

Romney's a pretty crappy husband, as well steve2470 Aug 2012 #150

Bush was a moron who couldn't string together a coherent LibDemAlways Aug 2012 #174

I agree about GWB and Ann nt steve2470 Aug 2012 #176

Fine Ann, and you'll never be First Lady CanonRay Aug 2012 #151

It's not about YOU, little miss fancy pants! CoffeeCat Aug 2012 #153

Oh look it is another rich broken dick telling us people they are our rulers. Praise ........ part man all 86 Aug 2012 #158

It's Ok Ann Flatpicker Aug 2012 #159

Adding "elitism" to Mitt's hypocrisy. BadgerKid Aug 2012 #160

She does not look at peace or happy riverbendviewgal Aug 2012 #161

The more they hide Third Doctor Aug 2012 #162

"There's nothing we're hiding." tabasco Aug 2012 #164

Ugh amuse bouche Aug 2012 #167

Mitt: "I'd love to release more tax information, but my wife won't let me". olddad56 Aug 2012 #169

shouldn't all of this be a red flag for the IRS to audit the Mittster. olddad56 Aug 2012 #170

Super! Prompted me to order a bumper sticker... TripleKatPad Aug 2012 #172

An analogy: HeiressofBickworth Aug 2012 #175

Ann Romney told NBC "there's nothing we're hiding." abelenkpe Aug 2012 #177

"..............what's legally required of us" Skittles Aug 2012 #180

I hope everyone gets up every morning and thinks... Blue Idaho Aug 2012 #181

This is ridiculous. CBHagman Aug 2012 #182

I wonder how many of these there are? FlyinButter Aug 2012 #184

Well isn't she just a little charmer? Marie Marie Aug 2012 #186

I wanna see the tax returns of that goddam dancing horse! onager Aug 2012 #188

Yes, but will she release cake? Kennah Aug 2012 #189

Here's link to the video of Lawrence O'Donnell's smack down of Ann and Mitt regarding what she said Tx4obama Aug 2012 #190

I am elated they are taking this position davidpdx Aug 2012 #191

illogical tomp Aug 2012 #192

Queen Ann Meme Pryderi Aug 2012 #198