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MADem

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58. We called him Governor No and laughed at him.

Sat Oct 19, 2013, 11:59 AM

Oct 2013

He couldn't get squat past the MA state legislature that they didn't want already, and he couldn't stop them when he wanted to play Tough Guy (they'd override his vetoes and point and laugh at him) but in the business world, and on the national stage, he is a dangerous, hubris laden asswipe.

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Romney Sued for RICO in Fed Court [View all] laserhaas Oct 2013 OP

K&R pa28 Oct 2013 #1

Thanks 'pa28'. laserhaas Oct 2013 #2

Here's the case number for PACER CV13-07738 laserhaas Oct 2013 #3

stunning. wonder if the "news media" will pick this up SleeplessinSoCal Oct 2013 #4

main stream media control is always hard to predict laserhaas Oct 2013 #8

more fun facts for Mitt's "Historical Footnote" file eShirl Oct 2013 #5

The one good thing about all of this is/was - Obama never was at risk to lose laserhaas Oct 2013 #9

Thank you laserhaas! Scuba Oct 2013 #6

I've been trying to do that for 12 years... laserhaas Oct 2013 #10

really miss KB toys PatrynXX Oct 2013 #49

Concur - lot of good people there laserhaas Oct 2013 #51

Yes- I remember how the stores became messy, disintegrated; the stock just wasn't there anymore NBachers Oct 2013 #61

Happens everywhere they go. Even Stage Stores laserhaas Oct 2013 #64

So that's what happened to KB Toys! Brigid Oct 2013 #99

Yep - here it is from Rolling Stone Greed and Debt Taibbi article laserhaas Oct 2013 #106

bravo and may the force be with you Voice for Peace Oct 2013 #56

I really do know that all too well. laserhaas Oct 2013 #57

This message was self-deleted by its author tavernier Oct 2013 #113

Sorry, I was responding to another forum entirely tavernier Oct 2013 #114

I twas confused. thnx for the clarity laserhaas Oct 2013 #115

Kicked for "RICO Romney". lastlib Oct 2013 #7

Yeah, tis a cool coin of phrase laserhaas Oct 2013 #11

How about "Rico Romney the Racketeer"? drm604 Oct 2013 #39

Thanks. I'll think about that one - though it is redundant laserhaas Oct 2013 #41

Yeah, I know what RICO stands for, and that it's redundant. drm604 Oct 2013 #46

I'm being asked by people to put something on Youtube laserhaas Oct 2013 #47

see if Blago PatrynXX Oct 2013 #50

:0p - He'll have no fear; being protected by Magic undies laserhaas Oct 2013 #53

This is about eToys? nt bananas Oct 2013 #12

It REALLY is about Racketeering - AND - the eToys "Cover Up" laserhaas Oct 2013 #13

Best wishes, Sir. nt bemildred Oct 2013 #14

Thanks - They offered to settle with me laserhaas Oct 2013 #15

Sometimes it's not about the money. nt bemildred Oct 2013 #16

Correct - 'bemildred' - If it was about the $, I would have take their bribe in 2001 laserhaas Oct 2013 #17

many thanks and glad you can take this on, and will wordpix Oct 2013 #33

Appreciate the kind words. But it has never been about me laserhaas Oct 2013 #36

No harm done... Gary 50 Oct 2013 #18

If you get time, take a look at the actual brief laserhaas Oct 2013 #19

Wow rbixby Oct 2013 #35

Thanks - please help spread the word laserhaas Oct 2013 #37

What is the information about etoys, specifically? nt/ ray of light Oct 2013 #20

It was a scam from start to finish laserhaas Oct 2013 #21

Hubs bought around $500 in etoys but I don't remember the year. ray of light Oct 2013 #24

Well, don't count it as a loss YET. laserhaas Oct 2013 #26

This stinks so bad..... cynzke Oct 2013 #42

Unfortunately, yes one can - profit from chaos. laserhaas Oct 2013 #43

I wish my knowledge of the law was sophisticated enough to do this to my city. Baitball Blogger Oct 2013 #22

The LAW is our friend. And I was classified as slow in school laserhaas Oct 2013 #23

I am trying now to actively seek out activist lawyers. Baitball Blogger Oct 2013 #25

Wish you well with that. laserhaas Oct 2013 #27

Oh, I'm taking baby steps. Baitball Blogger Oct 2013 #67

Feel free to email me this laserhaas Oct 2013 #69

Here's to California ~ toby jo Oct 2013 #28

Thanks - Right now I'm thankful I'm alive laserhaas Oct 2013 #30

K and freakin' R meow2u3 Oct 2013 #29

Thank you me's fell'ee pootie luv'r laserhaas Oct 2013 #31

What agreat way to start my morning! K&R Rebellious Republican Oct 2013 #32

:0) - Glad to be of service laserhaas Oct 2013 #34

I'm all giggly with the thought of his Faux pas Oct 2013 #38

It's possible (not probable) - but (in a legitimate world) Very Possible laserhaas Oct 2013 #40

Sharing on FB. cynzke Oct 2013 #44

Thanks Much! - And agree - WE ARE todays main stream media laserhaas Oct 2013 #45

PoliticusUSA.com Rmuse has been the only reporter to put laserhaas Oct 2013 #48

Any misery for that bum is joy for many. nt MADem Oct 2013 #52

Concur. Me thinks Mitt is truly despised by the masses. laserhaas Oct 2013 #54

We called him Governor No and laughed at him. MADem Oct 2013 #58

I may quote you on that "hubris laden asswipe" laserhaas Oct 2013 #59

Please do! Apply the term "liberally!" MADem Oct 2013 #60

LOL - you so bahhhaddd laserhaas Oct 2013 #63

Does it blow anybodies mind that my court contract guarantees attorney fees laserhaas Oct 2013 #55

Have the ACLU shown any interest. pennylane100 Oct 2013 #65

ACLU said they don't get involved in "individual" cases that don't laserhaas Oct 2013 #66

I realize that this might not be the direction you wish to go in, pennylane100 Oct 2013 #73

Thanks. But if I could make a suggestion in kind. laserhaas Oct 2013 #77

Yes, I had thought it would be good if someone started a petition, pennylane100 Oct 2013 #80

You can click on the Orange realm stuff to get quotes laserhaas Oct 2013 #81

As for funding. Don't need any. laserhaas Oct 2013 #78

Background article Wall Street Journal July 2005 laserhaas Oct 2013 #62

Excellent hope Romney gets nailed gopiscrap Oct 2013 #68

One step at a time. Hope and pray the press picks this up laserhaas Oct 2013 #70

Lovely! A lawsuit couldn't happen to a nicer SLIME BAG and asshole. SoapBox Oct 2013 #71

Even Hilter had supporters - cause Bull [c]hit sells so well laserhaas Oct 2013 #72

laserhaas Diclotican Oct 2013 #74

Thanks 'Diclotican' - and YES there's much meat to the bone laserhaas Oct 2013 #75

laserhaas Diclotican Oct 2013 #87

:oP laserhaas Oct 2013 #89

laserhaas Diclotican Oct 2013 #92

In this case 'Diclotican' - there's NO question WhatSoEver of Felonies laserhaas Oct 2013 #94

laserhaas Diclotican Oct 2013 #96

Rumor has it that JP Morgan just agreed to pay more than 10 Billion laserhaas Oct 2013 #97

laserhaas Diclotican Oct 2013 #100

k/r Dawson Leery Oct 2013 #76

Thanks D L laserhaas Oct 2013 #79

UNREC brooklynite Oct 2013 #82

Sad to see you think a Congressional proviso is inconsequential hype laserhaas Oct 2013 #83

...filed by a crank pro se litigator jberryhill Oct 2013 #88

Either be case specific or cease the kill the message laserhaas Oct 2013 #90

Why not post a copy of the complaint? jberryhill Oct 2013 #91

Duh - LOOK up - it has been there since the beginning laserhaas Oct 2013 #93

Oh, okay jberryhill Oct 2013 #95

Hope you and your family are staying safe. Mnemosyne Oct 2013 #84

Nothing I can do about it - if they choose to do me in. laserhaas Oct 2013 #85

Did you know the founders of Clear Channel now own Blackwater? laserhaas Oct 2013 #86

Is that pic a thing of beauty or what? Brigid Oct 2013 #98

I told the journalist Rmuse - that he missed his true calling laserhaas Oct 2013 #103

K&R go get em grahamhgreen Oct 2013 #101

Thanks 'grahamhgreen' laserhaas Oct 2013 #104

Couldn't happen to a nicer guy. If Romney has to declare bankruptcy, IrishAyes Oct 2013 #102

LOL - you meany..... laserhaas Oct 2013 #105

If it's true that "Romney, Bain Capital and ..." are above the law, as you say, AnotherMcIntosh Oct 2013 #107

Madoff was above the law, as was Nixon, Agnew laserhaas Oct 2013 #111

This is a crackpot lawsuit. former9thward Oct 2013 #108

He's been at it for years jberryhill Oct 2013 #109

THANKS laserhaas!!! K&R!! hue Oct 2013 #110

You are welcome. Please help spread the word laserhaas Oct 2013 #112

very sorry locking azurnoir Oct 2013 #116