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Indep2992

(119 posts)
24. Yeah agreed... but he is still tied to Sensata. $8 million is no spare change.
Sat Oct 13, 2012, 01:53 PM
Oct 2012

He says he has no involvement with the Sensata company and with Bain, but it is obvious he does.

LOL sidenote:

When VP Joe Biden said in the debate "I have a bridge to sell you"... I thought to myself.. "Romney could buy that."

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The party is becoming outdated...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
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