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Voice for Peace

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23. A good question for Obama to ask Mitt is if he feels good about

Sat Oct 13, 2012, 01:44 PM

Oct 2012

making large profits from this, even if he has no
controlling decision-making power -- because it
seems to me there is a question as to how much
Mitt still has a say.

However as they said in the video it's so much
about the morality -- of the whole system, which
Mitt spearheaded.

Even if he claims to be out of it, he is still profiting
greatly from it. That itself is significant.

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UPDATED: Sensata Story Will Destroy Romney -Romney's Bain Currently Selling Out US Workers to China [View all] Indep2992 Oct 2012 OP

Wouldn't it be nice... Oilwellian Oct 2012 #1

I was thinking the exact same thing. lobointexas Oct 2012 #13

This will be the only reason MSM will pick up the story. But you watch. chelsea0011 Oct 2012 #54

Sensata will NOT be mentioned in the upcoming debate nor will it be featured in a campaign stop. Citizen Worker Oct 2012 #25

Alas. villager Oct 2012 #52

Sounds correct. BadgerKid Oct 2012 #158

There's no downside to putting the spotlight on this situation ffr Oct 2012 #30

Unbelievable that possible Republican presidential nominees maddiemom Oct 2012 #55

The party is becoming outdated... It will prob change in few election cycles Indep2992 Oct 2012 #62

More than worth watching. 99Forever Oct 2012 #2

Thank you Indep2992 Oct 2012 #10

I guess the corprat wingnut media is deliberately ignoring this as well ProfessionalLeftist Oct 2012 #3

We can help them take notice! Indep2992 Oct 2012 #4

Excellent ideas, all. Thanks for this. freshwest Oct 2012 #69

It's a good thing more and more people are lookng toward alternative sources for information... WCGreen Oct 2012 #103

Romney holds 51% of the Sensata stock. Isn't that termed a "controlling interest" ?? Tigress DEM Oct 2012 #5

I know, and he pretends like he has no involvement... Indep2992 Oct 2012 #7

the writing in the article is confusing Voice for Peace Oct 2012 #21

A good question for Obama to ask Mitt is if he feels good about Voice for Peace Oct 2012 #23

Yeah agreed... but he is still tied to Sensata. $8 million is no spare change. Indep2992 Oct 2012 #24

LOL sidenote DonViejo Oct 2012 #29

lol Voice for Peace Oct 2012 #65

Like McCain misplaced a house or two. Forgot he owed taxes on them. Tigress DEM Oct 2012 #100

Welcome to DU by the way. Nice start. Tigress DEM Oct 2012 #6

Thanks :) Indep2992 Oct 2012 #8

Good graphic on JOB loss/growth Tigress DEM Oct 2012 #9

THIS is the graphic that shows WITHOUT a DOUBT that Bush TAX CUTS DON'T CREATE JOBS Tigress DEM Oct 2012 #11

Fantastic Info - Do you have a link? Indep2992 Oct 2012 #16

HERE, from the HuffPo article (in the OP) Tigress DEM Oct 2012 #20

THIS is what President Obama needs to bring up at the next debate. jillan Oct 2012 #12

THIS is what President Obama needed to be talking about for the last four years CabCurious Oct 2012 #159

Devastating. kentuck Oct 2012 #14

Wow Aerows Oct 2012 #15

I hope someone at the town hall debate asks Rmoney about Sensata. muntrv Oct 2012 #17

this heaven05 Oct 2012 #18

I'm repeating a reply for emphasis... Indep2992 Oct 2012 #19

Thank you. Read and spread. nt Chorophyll Oct 2012 #22

So glad to see this as an OP!! Romney/Bain/China involvement directly contradicts his campaign nc4bo Oct 2012 #26

Did they put up a Chinese flag? I think I read they just took down the American flag OKNancy Oct 2012 #27

No they definitely put up a Chinese flag. Indep2992 Oct 2012 #32

The story I heard a week ago on ED show on radio was something like this HereSince1628 Oct 2012 #33

That is what the workers say Indep2992 Oct 2012 #35

Yes, they did take the American flag down but life long demo Oct 2012 #94

Romney on Chinese workers (from 47% hidden video clip) lobodons Oct 2012 #28

In the MSNBC interview clip, this is mentioned too Indep2992 Oct 2012 #34

k and r for America Berlum Oct 2012 #31

If Romney and Ryan get elected - we're screwed. Initech Oct 2012 #36

Did you research any of this? siligut Oct 2012 #37

Of course! The workers say the issue is not asking him to save their jobs but to spread awareness Indep2992 Oct 2012 #42

It's not the issue treestar Oct 2012 #49

Posted on FB. drm604 Oct 2012 #38

The workers are asking Mitt to save them siligut Oct 2012 #39

Yeah, the workers think it'll take a miracle. But they want to spread awareness of this BECAUSE Indep2992 Oct 2012 #43

The abused are asking their abuser to save them. ananda Oct 2012 #59

I believe the term you are looking for is Stockholm Syndrome. Initech Oct 2012 #74

I do believe the strategy is to make the abuser look like the douchebag he is. backscatter712 Oct 2012 #115

Is it really necessary to cite the same article Blanks Oct 2012 #73

Not necessary, but a bit of a courtesy siligut Oct 2012 #95

It seems you weren't the only one doing it. Blanks Oct 2012 #105

beyond the election, someone needs to stop the Republicans from destroying America's job base Berlum Oct 2012 #40

how heaven05 Oct 2012 #102

Welcome mzmolly Oct 2012 #41

Bump up lumpy Oct 2012 #44

Send a copy of this to everyone you know! Guitarzz Oct 2012 #45

The worst thing about this is taking down the AMERICAN flag and replacing it with the CHINESE flag.. George II Oct 2012 #46

Uh oh, it now has come out that the American flag was removed, but not replaced by the China flag... George II Oct 2012 #164

Why is it okay to be giving our jobs to The Peoples Republic of China? Seriously, brewens Oct 2012 #47

Media blackout on this upi402 Oct 2012 #48

REALLY?!? I disagree from reading tweets. Indep2992 Oct 2012 #50

welcome back upi402 Oct 2012 #53

Good to know, thanks! Indep2992 Oct 2012 #56

"make viral it go" - MT Berlum Oct 2012 #61

Except for the part where it is all over Television Bluenorthwest Oct 2012 #63

Romney will pretend he's never even heard of Bain aint_no_life_nowhere Oct 2012 #51

HOLY CRAP: Video: Romney Campaign calls police on workers being outsourced by Bain-owned Sensata Indep2992 Oct 2012 #57

NBC accepting debate questions. Write them about Sensata. DHelix Oct 2012 #58

Excellent idea Berlum Oct 2012 #157

K&R. And yes, 51&% is a controlling interest. Fire Walk With Me Oct 2012 #60

I posted to FB, Liked & commented on YT! flyguyjake Oct 2012 #64

K&R! I am an American so it pains me to state what has become obvious to me over the last Dustlawyer Oct 2012 #66

Who was it that said you can have democracy or you can have a few people getting very rich, fasttense Oct 2012 #156

Wish I knew, they seem to know what they are talking about! Dustlawyer Oct 2012 #181

Let this become viral and let it be the last nail in Romney's electoral coffin. Fire Walk With Me Oct 2012 #67

Trending on twitter, Reddit now! GREAT JOB! Indep2992 Oct 2012 #68

What assholes... and-justice-for-all Oct 2012 #70

THIS STORY NEEDS TO GO NATIONAL MEGA VIRAL ON TV, IN PRINT, ONLINE, FACEBOOK, TWITTER..... RBInMaine Oct 2012 #71

From Chris Hayes: riverwalker Oct 2012 #72

Maybe CNN could ask him about it EmeraldCityGrl Oct 2012 #84

The workers have a website http://bainport.com/ Indep2992 Oct 2012 #75

This was covered on Democracy Now roody Oct 2012 #76

Not everyone reads Democracy Now - we need this to hit TV Indep2992 Oct 2012 #80

DN is not mainstream, unfortunately. Eom roody Oct 2012 #81

This message was self-deleted by its author roody Oct 2012 #86

Not meant to detract from your message. roody Oct 2012 #87

Another update: Institute for Global Labor and Human Rights Report - The Dirt on China's plant Indep2992 Oct 2012 #77

I have an issue with the video. Blanks Oct 2012 #78

Huh? The United Steelworkers union made that video Indep2992 Oct 2012 #79

I see. Blanks Oct 2012 #90

Picture in my sigline for visibility Amonester Oct 2012 #85

Do I have to sit at a computer? Blanks Oct 2012 #92

Sorry if I don't know anything about displaying pics in iPhones. Amonester Oct 2012 #188

Yeah I can watch YouTube videos? I didn't see a link. eom Blanks Oct 2012 #189

Obama needs to tell the American people WHAT KIND of jobs Mittster is glinda Oct 2012 #82

Picture in my sigline for visibility Amonester Oct 2012 #88

Sorry! Just saw this - Link? Indep2992 Oct 2012 #169

I just took a screen grab before the end of the clip in the OP... Amonester Oct 2012 #187

Romney Hypocrisy - He goes and talks to people in OH on China trade and jobs Indep2992 Oct 2012 #83

The 'media' wanna "Horse Race (TM)" and they're gonna do anything to get Amonester Oct 2012 #89

That's what's going on right now. Blanks Oct 2012 #91

TRENDING! Collect as much info as possible ASAP Indep2992 Oct 2012 #93

IRONY - Romney hammered Obama on China today--- in the meantime, this Sensata story blew up Indep2992 Oct 2012 #96

Another video - Give Us A Break Indep2992 Oct 2012 #97

Mitt gets a tax break from this apparently Indep2992 Oct 2012 #98

Can anybody get this story on Huff Post? The 47% video took off after Huff Post highlighted it. DHelix Oct 2012 #99

K & R n/t onecent Oct 2012 #101

Tweet, tweet! TWEET! Rosa Luxemburg Oct 2012 #104

This needs attention. damnedifIknow Oct 2012 #106

Quit hoping for a magic silver bullet or special stake. This ain't it. The "47%" is closer. Bernardo de La Paz Oct 2012 #107

Are you guys dense? lostinthemaze Oct 2012 #108

PS I will assume you are a troll (1 post?!) Indep2992 Oct 2012 #109

Post removed Post removed Oct 2012 #117

Did you read the CNN article? Indep2992 Oct 2012 #119

Would you lay out the scenario and the available options more clearly please? pinto Oct 2012 #110

ALSO - Senata was doing just fine Indep2992 Oct 2012 #111

Post removed Post removed Oct 2012 #118

So Says the 4 Post Wonder - Honeywell's 2011 Stock Report Tells A Different Story OneAngryDemocrat Oct 2012 #121

Everyone refer to Posts 119 and 121 which refute the troll's misguided claim Indep2992 Oct 2012 #123

MIRT took care of the troll pinboy3niner Oct 2012 #141

You seem to have an issue with.. lostinthemaze Oct 2012 #125

you sound like you like romney? hrmjustin Oct 2012 #126

No Trade Treaty - No Outsourcing OneAngryDemocrat Oct 2012 #129

Fukc off, 1 Post Troll OneAngryDemocrat Oct 2012 #112

Don't tell him to choke himself! He probably enjoys it! backscatter712 Oct 2012 #114

Go fuck yourself. How about that? nt Guy Whitey Corngood Oct 2012 #133

Romneyette Rosa Luxemburg Oct 2012 #148

Get lost, Romney supporter. Hugabear Oct 2012 #154

This story is all over twitter tonight. Get the word out! cheriemedium59 Oct 2012 #113

If it were viable.. lostinthemaze Oct 2012 #120

Are you a democrat? are you voting for Obama?? hrmjustin Oct 2012 #122

I'm an independent. lostinthemaze Oct 2012 #127

to be a member of this site you have to support Obama. hrmjustin Oct 2012 #130

Post removed Post removed Oct 2012 #132

I'm an Independent... Indep2992 Oct 2012 #134

might I suggest a good read "the predator's ball" newspeak Oct 2012 #179

It Was 'Viable"... OneAngryDemocrat Oct 2012 #124

Then why.. lostinthemaze Oct 2012 #128

Post removed Post removed Oct 2012 #131

oh, you mean like what happened in SLC newspeak Oct 2012 #177

To clear up how the company was doing, see PDF on first post of this thread and linked again here Indep2992 Oct 2012 #116

Bain/Sensata doesn't own the plant. Sensata bought the business contingent on moving production. dkf Oct 2012 #135

As always, UnrepentantLiberal Oct 2012 #155

This message was self-deleted by its author devilgrrl Oct 2012 #170

New USW Video Exposes Mitt Romney’s Economy Guitarzz Oct 2012 #136

Sensata workers attack Romney’s profit ‘harvest’ comments Guitarzz Oct 2012 #137

Mitt Romney Gets Tax Break Off Firm Sending Jobs To China Guitarzz Oct 2012 #138

WOW Indep2992 Oct 2012 #139

Dangerous Chinese Products... Guitarzz Oct 2012 #190

Schilling Walks Out, Can't Take The Heat Of The Sensata Debate At Recent Town Hall Meeting (VIDEO) Indep2992 Oct 2012 #140

Mitt Romney: A "Blind trust is an age-old ruse" Indep2992 Oct 2012 #142

K&R DesertRat Oct 2012 #143

Update again: from DU user freshwest Indep2992 Oct 2012 #144

More videos from workers Indep2992 Oct 2012 #145

The Guardian covered this in August Indep2992 Oct 2012 #146

Kicked and recommended. Firebrand Gary Oct 2012 #147

This message was self-deleted by its author Indep2992 Oct 2012 #149

UPDATE: New Video: Sensata Workers Respond to Leaked Video on Bain/Romney Business Model (47%) Indep2992 Oct 2012 #149

AMAZING Rolling Stone article Indep2992 Oct 2012 #151

NEWS ARTICLE TODAY IN INQUISITR: "Sensata Technologies: Scandal Could Be Brewing Fo Indep2992 Oct 2012 #152

And... the GOP begins its spin! DailyKos has facts. Indep2992 Oct 2012 #153

I hope so! Jim__ Oct 2012 #160

Here's the email address to send town hall debate questions Sedona Oct 2012 #161

How is this different from his tax evasion? Doctor_J Oct 2012 #162

K & R Wednesdays Oct 2012 #163

Mother Jones: Romney's Stake in Chinese Stocks Indep2992 Oct 2012 #165

K & R !!! WillyT Oct 2012 #166

Timeliness ip5683 Oct 2012 #167

Because the media is corporate owned theglammistress Oct 2012 #174

K&R SalviaBlue Oct 2012 #168

This thread has inspired me to make a video highlighting this issue Oilwellian Oct 2012 #171

Another DailyKos Update Indep2992 Oct 2012 #172

UPDATE: Today's livestream interview with the Sensata workers Indep2992 Oct 2012 #173

What do these legal articles/links mean? I'm no lawyer? HELP? Do they relate to Sensata? Or not? Indep2992 Oct 2012 #175

Clarification of Flag by Bainport.com... Indep2992 Oct 2012 #176

Kick this to the TOP!! titaniumsalute Oct 2012 #178

Updated: GOP Spinning this through FOX News Indep2992 Oct 2012 #180

Tweets ChangeUp106 Oct 2012 #182

Excellent compilation! Window Oct 2012 #183

Despite ALL this evidence, when I mentioned this at a party last night Capn Sunshine Oct 2012 #184

Denial of reponsibility is a typical Republcan stance Berlum Oct 2012 #186

Of course the Illinois state retirement plan owns shares of Sensata. KamaAina Oct 2012 #185

Not unless we can draw mstinamotorcity2 Oct 2012 #191

Kick! Quantess Oct 2012 #192