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In reply to the discussion: Why did Romney say that? Seriously. [View all]elleng
(130,895 posts)10. I missed the poncho business,
but I don't think its related to his 'privilege.' MOST in that situation wouldn't be as dumb as he is. I think its something different. Not sure what, but not normal, imo.
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IMO, he either already knows they are going to steal the election, or his doesn't want to win.
Booster
Jul 2012
#2
he was trying to show off how knowledgeable he was, having done an olympics himself.
unblock
Jul 2012
#3
Why did he bash the cookies? Why did he bash the ponchos at the NASCAR race?
Pirate Smile
Jul 2012
#6
Mitt was at a NASCAR event where it rained. The venue sold what were essentially trash bags for
Mayberry Machiavelli
Jul 2012
#21
The Ponchos was inexcusable, why would someone start ripping on other peoples clothes!?
uponit7771
Jul 2012
#36
Perhaps being an ignorant xenophobic ass is considered a plus in certain quarters?
htuttle
Jul 2012
#8
He wanted to remind everyone that he's an "expert" in these things, because, you know....
reformist2
Jul 2012
#9
Simple - he's an isolated, insulated, cosseted, pampered, clueless, condescending DUMBASS
hatrack
Jul 2012
#13
Possibly for the same reason Ann claims she loves Downtown Abbey. The interviewer
dimbear
Jul 2012
#14
She did not say "Downtown Abbey"! Please, God, tell me she didn't say that!?!?!
hatrack
Jul 2012
#24
I think he just wants to sound smart but he actually sounds smart-ass and condescending.
Lex
Jul 2012
#26
He ran his business by specifically not thinking of other people and how they feel. Exactly how he
applegrove
Jul 2012
#29
I am starting to think this trip was engineered by Democrats as a prank on Romney.
alarimer
Jul 2012
#32
Why does he say anything? If it's not in his own self interest he just talks. He has no interest in
The Wielding Truth
Jul 2012
#34