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CoffeeCat

(24,411 posts)
16. I'm a stay-at-home mom too...
Tue Sep 25, 2012, 03:06 PM
Sep 2012

...and Mitt Romney can suck it.

And as a SAHM, I don't say "suck it" very often. But there you have it. He brings out the worst in me. What can I say?

Yet his policies will make that even more difficult. nt ZombieHorde Sep 2012 #1
your link is fun - thanks trailmonkee Sep 2012 #45
You're welcome. If you know any kids, they will probably like it too. ZombieHorde Sep 2012 #61
If they included a scale of the band 'One Direction' I am sure my 15 year old daughter would like it trailmonkee Sep 2012 #68
So every family needs a 49-percenter? BlueStreak Sep 2012 #73
It would be helpful if one of those parents made millions each year and paid 13% taxes on it LynneSin Sep 2012 #2
Preferable yes, Caeser67 Sep 2012 #3
So true Caeser67 skeewee08 Sep 2012 #19
Preferable to whom? Iris Sep 2012 #86
Well Finally he said something that applied to me that was positive Heather MC Sep 2012 #4
I'm a stay-at-home mom too... CoffeeCat Sep 2012 #16
I think his ignorance and blind desire to be president just because he wants to be is dangerous Heather MC Sep 2012 #20
I don't think he really even cares about being in charge - emmadoggy Sep 2012 #35
It's that Mormon Great White Hype er Hope belief Heather MC Sep 2012 #47
A more preferable ratio is one parent and five servants, of course. Arugula Latte Sep 2012 #5
Duzy! Celebration Sep 2012 #23
in the world he lives in thats doable... madrchsod Sep 2012 #6
That was feasible when I was growing up slackmaster Sep 2012 #7
He just doesn't have a fucking clue, does he? Lucy Goosey Sep 2012 #8
Yes, that's true about paid maternity leave in the U.S. subterranean Sep 2012 #22
I think he definitely has a clue ... SomeGuyInEagan Sep 2012 #24
Sounds like you're the clue-challenged person... spirit-soul Sep 2012 #82
Agree, but much better to have extremely wealthy parents. Autumn Sep 2012 #9
Well, that's what Ann did, so why doesn't every mother? sinkingfeeling Sep 2012 #10
Mittsy, come spend a month in the real world.... olddad56 Sep 2012 #11
Sure, but which parent?? Which mansion?? FailureToCommunicate Sep 2012 #12
If this is to be our national policy... krispos42 Sep 2012 #13
Excellent post. That's the only answer. . . Journeyman Sep 2012 #27
Translation: Women need to know their place. JoePhilly Sep 2012 #14
Yes, it was a sexist dog whistle. Quantess Sep 2012 #49
It is also important that they have shelter and food A-hole. appleannie1 Sep 2012 #15
OK so a single parent has to work to not be a deadbeat/moocher AllyCat Sep 2012 #17
Vote for Obama so that Romney gets to stay at home. nt Bernardo de La Paz Sep 2012 #18
You know, it used to be fun making fun of this douchenugget... RevStPatrick Sep 2012 #21
Keep talking, Mitt brush Sep 2012 #25
way to alienate a whole other segment of the population. barbtries Sep 2012 #26
my mother was a stay at home parent central scrutinizer Sep 2012 #28
My Grandpa died in 1932 HockeyMom Sep 2012 #32
the wife must stay home, she must be barefoot, pregnant and have dinner on the table.. olddad56 Sep 2012 #53
What about lessening the number of single-parent families? spirit-soul Sep 2012 #81
Actually, I know quite a lot of kids who like daycare. Iris Sep 2012 #85
I completely disagree WestCoastLib Sep 2012 #29
Thank you WCL! Kber Sep 2012 #33
Well said, and you make a great point! hamsterjill Sep 2012 #39
Thanks a lot. Mass Sep 2012 #57
well-said Iris Sep 2012 #87
I'm a stay-at-home-dad, and I agree with this. cemaphonic Sep 2012 #89
If you can afford for one parent to be home without Iliyah Sep 2012 #30
Romney and his rose colored glasses, thinks everyone was born to wealthy parents just like he was bushisanidiot Sep 2012 #31
So bring back the living-wage jobs and foster unions in the workplace and see what happens. Brickbat Sep 2012 #34
And the best way to ensure that everyone can go to college is to have rich parents. bamacrat Sep 2012 #36
Do we have to wear pearls and high heels too? lalalu Sep 2012 #37
Ooooooh........nt barnabas63 Sep 2012 #38
It seems apparent to me, this guy is totally clueless as to the real world around him. SmittynMo Sep 2012 #40
Oh reeeeeally? Then why the nannies while Ann's out with the horses, Mitt? SunSeeker Sep 2012 #41
I'm old. I remember when one parent stayed at home. Raygun pretty much put a stop to that. TrogL Sep 2012 #42
The financial imperative that both parents work to make ends meet has been a fixture since Reagan. PSPS Sep 2012 #43
My mom stayed home with four kids bkkyosemite Sep 2012 #44
"Go soak your head!" Brigid Sep 2012 #71
Sorry asshole. But when the GOP declared war on the middle class, both parents had to go to work. progressivebydesign Sep 2012 #46
Oh...My...Gawd! SO freak'n out of touch. SoapBox Sep 2012 #48
Good idea. How's he going to fund this program to pay for parents... harmonicon Sep 2012 #50
No shyte sherlock oldsarge54 Sep 2012 #51
Your words were my words after reading the headline. He is a real Albert Einstein!!! winstars Sep 2012 #55
So, that must mean he favors a generous ... surrealAmerican Sep 2012 #52
What a fucking delusional asshole. ellie Sep 2012 #54
Our girls grew up with working parents, they are just fine and very independent. liberal N proud Sep 2012 #56
I disagree with him. Mass Sep 2012 #58
Does anyone remember the Alec Baldwin political sketch on Snl wutang77 Sep 2012 #59
A slightly different opinion, probably, than most. pangaia Sep 2012 #60
My Daughter has been raised (she's now 15) by her stay home mother and am happy to say... trailmonkee Sep 2012 #64
When I was very young, about 3, my parents abandoned me.... olddad56 Sep 2012 #66
Rick Perry just ate your mom.... trailmonkee Sep 2012 #70
great--what is he going to do to make this possible? Probably make it even harder yurbud Sep 2012 #62
Is he going to redistribute his wealth so one parent can stay home? Kteachums Sep 2012 #63
Tan Denise21 Sep 2012 #65
Unemployed people tend to have to stay home...so BlueToTheBone Sep 2012 #67
I am glad he said this...cause it again shows how off base he is..nt. Stuart G Sep 2012 #69
... and some horses in the yard out back? Bozita Sep 2012 #72
Romney: It’s better to be wealthy DBoon Sep 2012 #74
Which home did Ann stay in, exactly? LeftyMom Sep 2012 #75
keep 'em barefoot and pregnant! N/T nycbiscuit Sep 2012 #76
Most couples would agree rks306 Sep 2012 #77
Yeah, like he and Ann were, when their youngest son had a little friend stay overnight. Rhiannon12866 Sep 2012 #78
Can't you see Romney is offering us Utopia?! lunatica Sep 2012 #79
Yeah it would be nice to have a parent at home but the Repukes gopiscrap Sep 2012 #80
Robme: It’s better to have a parent at home... Liberal_Stalwart71 Sep 2012 #83
It's so much better for the family to go hungry Scairp Sep 2012 #84
I don't think family decisions should be labeled preferable or not preferable. Iris Sep 2012 #88
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