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SDjack

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12. Mr. G says that rMoney lied to the Olympics Cmte. He broke his contract and his solemn word.
Sun Jul 15, 2012, 10:15 AM
Jul 2012

If he has no problem scamming the Olympics Cmte, he has no problems scamming the rest of us.

NICE TRY! (HIGH FIVE) madashelltoo Jul 2012 #1
Reminds me of "self-deportation" somehow flamingdem Jul 2012 #8
And we all trust Ed, the stellar Enron lobbyist, Abramoff pal, and Bush advisor Coyotl Jul 2012 #57
Kind of like... "double secret probation". zonkers Jul 2012 #59
It connects, because every American has retired retroactively at least once in their lives. stopbush Jul 2012 #95
But he got paid. nt bemildred Jul 2012 #2
Well, that settles it. Skinner Jul 2012 #3
Romney invented Time Travel! madaboutharry Jul 2012 #4
When you can sell a deserter to the VFW orpupilofnature57 Jul 2012 #5
'retired retroactively’ - LOL!! DCBob Jul 2012 #6
Hear more. Igel Jul 2012 #71
self deporting ... Cosmocat Jul 2012 #75
Yeah, yeah, yeah BeyondGeography Jul 2012 #7
So we can all retire retroactively now??? bucolic_frolic Jul 2012 #9
So he retired before he wasn't retired? That's awesome. Brickbat Jul 2012 #10
Jesus people, he was just loving his country MuseRider Jul 2012 #11
Mr. G says that rMoney lied to the Olympics Cmte. He broke his contract and his solemn word. SDjack Jul 2012 #12
Then in a manner of good faith he returned all that money too! obxhead Jul 2012 #13
Were you working there or weren't you? caseymoz Jul 2012 #14
I too would like to know ThomThom Jul 2012 #45
Should have used disappearing ink on those documents then. Overseas Jul 2012 #15
OKAY! This is getting to be much fun. Republicans come up with such good excuses for their yellowcanine Jul 2012 #16
That's even better than "it depends on what the definition of is, is..." WCGreen Jul 2012 #38
WORST GOP Talking Point Carla in Sequim Jul 2012 #87
Maybe we should retire Mitt proactively from the Presidency, then Ed. How is that? yellowcanine Jul 2012 #17
Im thinking back to 2004 with Kerry and even 2008 with Obama and can say with no doubts INdemo Jul 2012 #18
Tweets regarding this sham Dalai_1 Jul 2012 #19
Great tweets!! ailsagirl Jul 2012 #94
many on twitter are now using Dalai_1 Jul 2012 #98
I've heard more cognitive reasoning rocktivity Jul 2012 #20
I used to work with my hands ... bayareaboy Jul 2012 #21
There are different rules for the super rich. JoePhilly Jul 2012 #22
I'm temped to nominate Gillespie for a DUzy Rose Siding Jul 2012 #23
So Romney was for retirement from Bain demwing Jul 2012 #24
I guess it really depends on what your definition of retirement is.... WCGreen Jul 2012 #39
So I can leave my job, be paid for 3 years, THEN 'retire retroactively?' Ready4Change Jul 2012 #25
That's the new Romney jobs plan alcibiades_mystery Jul 2012 #43
You knew some disjointed logical explanation was coming. Baitball Blogger Jul 2012 #26
and it STILL took them 4 days to come up with it...they're in trouble over there, I think lol Volaris Jul 2012 #63
Retro is back in fashion. Baitball Blogger Jul 2012 #64
so I hear. But I think come January, we will thinking of more, shall we say... Volaris Jul 2012 #76
That Might Make Some Sense DallasNE Jul 2012 #27
No focus group could come up with something as nonsensical as "retroactive retirement" alcibiades_mystery Jul 2012 #44
Honestly, this is probably the most plausible explanation I've heard - except for that money detail riderinthestorm Jul 2012 #28
Slick Willard CreekDog Jul 2012 #29
Now they're insulting Chicago? randome Jul 2012 #30
Well they can't call Obama Osama anymore, because Obama killed him. truthisfreedom Jul 2012 #82
"We love Chicago, here in the Midwest." Wait Wut Jul 2012 #104
Uh...yep, that's what they're doin'. Wait Wut Jul 2012 #103
Same goes to his filing taxes in Utah and when he got into trouble running for gov of Massachusetts Thinkingabout Jul 2012 #31
Wow! Ed "The Chinless Wonder" Gillespie has really hit a new low here . . . hatrack Jul 2012 #32
"Retired Retroactively" ... is that like a Virgin Birther Trial Balloon ? bucolic_frolic Jul 2012 #33
Hah! Did he also collect a pension retroactively? 4lbs Jul 2012 #34
Sweet. I'm gonna contact the employer I left in 2003 and see if I can use that. tanyev Jul 2012 #35
To Mittens and his surrogates Iliyah Jul 2012 #36
What a joke! From Twitter: "Mitt to Bain: I wish I knew how to quit you." NYC Liberal Jul 2012 #37
He left a life he loved AlbertCat Jul 2012 #40
Such noble sacrifice on Romney's part Jessy169 Jul 2012 #46
Wow! Politicalboi Jul 2012 #79
The Republican base voters Jessy169 Jul 2012 #41
+1 harun Jul 2012 #100
A rip in the space/time continuem Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jul 2012 #42
With his magic IOKIYAR Time Machine! Or did Romney have help from Torchwood? n/t Ian David Jul 2012 #47
Was that a Republican spinmeister or a stand up comic talking? Jack Rabbit Jul 2012 #48
Big Words! AlbertCat Jul 2012 #52
Even if the general public buys this bullshit (which they wont--not by a long shot) Volaris Jul 2012 #65
You've noticed what I've noticed about Mitt Jack Rabbit Jul 2012 #67
Good drunk driving defense postulater Jul 2012 #49
I wish DU would stop quoting headlines from the Onion as if they are real! MsPithy Jul 2012 #50
! Wait Wut Jul 2012 #105
LMAO William Seger Jul 2012 #51
OMG! Mittens has a Time Machine! McCamy Taylor Jul 2012 #53
Wow. Ed Gillespie really drew the short straw, didn't he....nt msanthrope Jul 2012 #54
As a former Enron lobbyist and Jack Abramoff buddy, he either has the highest credibility Coyotl Jul 2012 #58
LOL harun Jul 2012 #101
So, He Is A Robot. He Was Sent Back in Time to Retire from Bain. Yavin4 Jul 2012 #55
ROTFLMFAO !!!!!!!!!!! aint_no_life_nowhere Jul 2012 #62
What the fu*% bpositive Jul 2012 #56
Too funny - bested by a 7 year old. You know they're in trouble. nt AnotherMother4Peace Jul 2012 #74
Do you think Republican voters now wish to deselect him retroactively? (nt) muriel_volestrangler Jul 2012 #60
Hey, if Bobby Ewing can survive 'retroactively' muriel_volestrangler Jul 2012 #61
Wonder if the GOP can get another nominee.. retroactively. progressivebydesign Jul 2012 #66
Yes, he did, or 'tried to,' anyway! elleng Jul 2012 #68
Behold the Power ... GeorgeGist Jul 2012 #69
This election is between "Retroactively" and "Forward." (Please retweet link below!) msanthrope Jul 2012 #70
You don't get a Mulligan with this, Mitt obamanut2012 Jul 2012 #72
Ed Gillespie kworkman Jul 2012 #73
I wonder how that works? atreides1 Jul 2012 #77
Which country would that be???? Politicalboi Jul 2012 #78
Obviously this is nonsense lakercub Jul 2012 #80
Isn't the right phrase "back dating"? n/t kiranon Jul 2012 #81
"Retroactive" and "backdating" are distinct concepts mathematic Jul 2012 #107
That does not relieve Romney from the appearance of a conflict of interest JDPriestly Jul 2012 #83
Did he actually file any "leave of absence" paperwork (that wasn't also retroactive)? hughee99 Jul 2012 #84
K&R for the sheer hilarity. Ok - I invested in apple retroactively. myrna minx Jul 2012 #85
Hey, can everyone who voted for GWB rescind their votes retroactively? valerief Jul 2012 #86
If I understand what Romney is saying: Everything was squeky clean until he left to manage patricia92243 Jul 2012 #88
Ed's an experienced shoveler of ..... Historic NY Jul 2012 #89
Hey, Robme wasn't the driver of the clown car for nothing. Amonester Jul 2012 #90
"Retroactive Retirement” WoodyM90 Jul 2012 #91
Well, Romney's religion retroactively baptizes dead people DesertRat Jul 2012 #92
Another one bites the dust... ailsagirl Jul 2012 #93
Hey, Gillespie, Did Romney Also Return All Compensation Received After February, 1999? DallasNE Jul 2012 #96
He signed legal documents while he was retroactively "retired." That sounds illegal. tclambert Jul 2012 #97
It is all the fault of Chicago Botany Jul 2012 #99
sounds like he was on leave then 2pooped2pop Jul 2012 #102
This Is Great News! Jeff In Milwaukee Jul 2012 #106
Maybe bucolic_frolic Jul 2012 #108
"He left a life he loved to go to Salt Lake City and help a country he loves more, Jamaal510 Jul 2012 #109
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