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tblue37

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54. The comment is quoting super-wealthy hotel magnate Leona Helmsley,

Thu Aug 2, 2012, 08:01 PM

Aug 2012

nicknamed "the Queen of Mean," who was ultimately jailed for tax evasion.

She was quoted by an employee or an acquaintance (I forget which) as saying she didn't pay taxes because "Taxes are for the little people."

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CNN: Romney Violating Federal Laws 'Coordinating' With Karl Rove [View all] kpete Aug 2012 OP

not the first instance, either bigtree Aug 2012 #1

Laws are for Turbineguy Aug 2012 #2

not the culturally superior bigtree Aug 2012 #4

You mean "small" people. MoonRiver Aug 2012 #12

In anthropology, it would be "others" or "other people" Coyotl Aug 2012 #16

How about we just cut to the chase. MoonRiver Aug 2012 #22

The "othering" process goes farther, it removes the others from the human category Coyotl Aug 2012 #70

Well said Coyotl. MoonRiver Aug 2012 #71

The comment is quoting super-wealthy hotel magnate Leona Helmsley, tblue37 Aug 2012 #54

"You people" lastlib Aug 2012 #20

That's what Ann Rmoney said when telling off the black reprter about the taxes thecrow Aug 2012 #34

Laws are for Democrats. Kablooie Aug 2012 #50

+1. SammyWinstonJack Aug 2012 #67

...And Democrats!! SkyDaddy7 Aug 2012 #53

I clicked on the blog link and got this. Lint Head Aug 2012 #3

The link in the grey box works, I just checked! Firebrand Gary Aug 2012 #6

What brass! nt MADem Aug 2012 #5

"we go to the big house" Voice for Peace Aug 2012 #7

Photo of their "big house" KansDem Aug 2012 #10

The house he sold in Deer Valley was nice. Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2012 #35

House? That looks like a village! KansDem Aug 2012 #36

The Romneys ARE a village. Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2012 #39

And it takes a village... CoffeeCat Aug 2012 #61

That's right! Mitt's a "jobs creator!" (nt) KansDem Aug 2012 #69

Of course not Karl plays by a different set of rules Stuckinohio Aug 2012 #41

As if CNN would ever report on this on their cable news shows. Wolf??? jillan Aug 2012 #8

You expect Mr. -$4,600 to report this on his show?? Jamaal510 Aug 2012 #32

Time to revoke Crossroads GPS's tax exempt status. Ganja Ninja Aug 2012 #9

Law, shmaw IDemo Aug 2012 #11

Laws don't apply to white folks with incomes over $250k. kestrel91316 Aug 2012 #13

Laws don't apply to white folks with incomes over $250K lark Aug 2012 #15

I forgot to add that. kestrel91316 Aug 2012 #52

Bullshit, ask Don Seigleman (sp?) n/t hootinholler Aug 2012 #46

Martha Stewart begs to differ with you.... Bluenorthwest Aug 2012 #66

I think a great ad would be: "If you liked GWB, you'll LOVE Romney" with a pic of Rove/Romney. progressivebydesign Aug 2012 #14

If you liked GW Bush, you will love MR Money! Coyotl Aug 2012 #17

Laws mean nothing to Mitt after all he was a retroactive citizen of Massachusetts for 7 years. gordianot Aug 2012 #18

Rules are for the peons...Mitt even wink winks blind trusts.. Historic NY Aug 2012 #19

Romney to Federal Laws: "Kiss my ass" berni_mccoy Aug 2012 #21

Good that CNN is reporting this. LiberalAndProud Aug 2012 #23

+1 glinda Aug 2012 #26

Pfff. Laws are for poor people. Ian_rd Aug 2012 #24

Prosecute them, damn it! Maineman Aug 2012 #25

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Aug 2012 #27

so heaven05 Aug 2012 #28

this is so frustrating barbtries Aug 2012 #29

They can do anything that want even if it's illegal. Harriety Aug 2012 #30

So since a law is being broken... valerief Aug 2012 #31

Hell, why bother with laws when you're a Reep. ananda Aug 2012 #33

Laws....schmaws.... kentuck Aug 2012 #37

I'm sure they'll get a sternly worded letter from the FEC. If that. nt Guy Whitey Corngood Aug 2012 #38

Because Citizens United just wasn't enough. nt DCKit Aug 2012 #40

Justice dept. Stuckinohio Aug 2012 #42

Justice dept, the fed, the AG Stuckinohio Aug 2012 #48

As if when they 'decide' not to persue it's not seen as politically motivated... Amonester Aug 2012 #58

Looks like CNN is writing off Romney, too. Remember how many election laws Rove broke McCamy Taylor Aug 2012 #43

Lying, Cheating, and Stealing. Blue Owl Aug 2012 #44

Rove and Gillespie have a long history of working together starroute Aug 2012 #45

What a list (and history) of shady operatives in that article... pinto Aug 2012 #47

Guess he doesn't watch Colbert KamaAina Aug 2012 #49

And he used none other than Ham Rove himself. Guy Whitey Corngood Aug 2012 #51

Laws are for schmucks, peons, the little people. blkmusclmachine Aug 2012 #55

but he's a fascist(opposite of socialist) so it's ok! fascisthunter Aug 2012 #56

...but, it's his turn. Peaceful Protester Aug 2012 #57

love the graphic :) SunsetDreams Aug 2012 #60

so, what is the possible punishment for this crime? justabob Aug 2012 #59

send in the feds...we are a nation of laws spanone Aug 2012 #62

Is it really CO-ordinating, if Rove just issues marching orders to Romney's crew? tclambert Aug 2012 #63

Typical Rove attitude... Gman Aug 2012 #64

No one will do a goddam thing deutsey Aug 2012 #65

Those laws are not enforced for Republicans. n/t ProfessionalLeftist Aug 2012 #68