Mitt had a fundraiser....

[Hoss]

I think both are legitimate issues.  The birth certificate issue was satisfied years ago.


As for the tax returns, well, I personally would tell them it's none of their business and go take a flying fart at the moon!  But the current "ground rules" - which Mitt's daddy helped establish with his past performance - pretty much demands 10 or 12 years returns be shown.  So just show 'em.

That's likely the problem.

[heironymouspasparagus]

That's likely the problem.

Probably.

I would tell them...well, I said what I would tell them.

[nathanm]

insufficient for the opposition.

And a fairly large cast of Republicans.

[Conan71]

I think both are legitimate issues.  The birth certificate issue was satisfied years ago.


As for the tax returns, well, I personally would tell them it's none of their business and go take a flying fart at the moon!  But the current "ground rules" - which Mitt's daddy helped establish with his past performance - pretty much demands 10 or 12 years returns be shown.  So just show 'em.

There may or may not be truth to McCain reviewing Mitt's returns, but it was of no consequence in rejecting him as a VP candidate.  McCain is considered a RINO in the minds of the more conservative wing of the party.  He couldn't pick another moderate and hope that the more conservative element would show up to vote.

Secondly, just because someone's father does something, doesn't make it a requirement for their children to do it.

The people who are concerned about why Romney isn't releasing 10-12 years of returns aren't going to vote for him in the first place so it's a non-issue. 

[Gaspar]

There may or may not be truth to McCain reviewing Mitt's returns, but it was of no consequence in rejecting him as a VP candidate.  McCain is considered a RINO in the minds of the more conservative wing of the party.  He couldn't pick another moderate and hope that the more conservative element would show up to vote.

Secondly, just because someone's father does something, doesn't make it a requirement for their children to do it.

The people who are concerned about why Romney isn't releasing 10-12 years of returns aren't going to vote for him in the first place so it's a non-issue. 

Then we have senate playboy Harry Reid: "I don't think the burden should be on me," he said. "The burden should be on him. He's the one I've alleged has not paid any taxes." But he would not expand on his sources.   Even though Romney has released his 2010 tax return, and it references the payments on previous returns, and he has had his financial discovery submission approved by the FEC,  Reid continues his pander to idiots, and on the Senate floor Thursday, Reid said, "The word is out he hasn't paid taxes for 10 years." 

Hey, an un-named senate official tells me that Harry Reid engages in sexual relations with dolphins. I'm not telling you who said that, but the word is out.  He's a dolphin folker!

What a bunch of children we've elected.

[Townsend]

What a bunch of children we've elected.

I've voted in every election for years.  I believe I can claim, due to where I've lived, that I've not helped anyone into office in quite some time.  (electoral college, et al)

[heironymouspasparagus]

What a bunch of children we've elected.

Very close to what I've been saying.  That's why I vote against incumbent every chance I get.

[Conan71]

Very close to what I've been saying.  That's why I vote against incumbent every chance I get.

So you won't be voting for Obama?

[RecycleMichael]

The people who are concerned about why Romney isn't releasing 10-12 years of returns aren't going to vote for him in the first place so it's a non-issue. 

I disagree. Not releasing the tax returns will cause people to not vote for him.

If Romney doesn't release them, the democrat PAC money will crucify him. It is an easy message to get out. "If Romney won't show them, then we shouldn't trust him."

This minor thing will become a major reason when he loses.

[nathanm]

The people who are concerned about why Romney isn't releasing 10-12 years of returns aren't going to vote for him in the first place so it's a non-issue. 

Other than the conservatives who have called on him to settle this issue and get it behind him, anyway.

[heironymouspasparagus]

So you won't be voting for Obama?

That was a definite yes, until the last couple of weeks when Mitt started talking (foot in mouth disease).  Now, I am conflicted - my strong internal inclination to always vote against incumbent, contrasting to how he has shown that he is even MORE incapable of representing the US on the world stage than Blowbama - I just can't believe it!!!!!!!!  Geez, why don't the puppet-masters give us an actual choice JUST ONCE!!???  The frustration is massive.


P.S. - you have to know I am not a fan of Obama, not because of all the RWRE psycho-mouthic lies and nonsense, but because of his self expressed opposition to the Second Amendment (plus the Fast and Furious carp).  This term, though, he could easily have been mistaken for governor of Massachusetts while Mitt was there.  Some goofs, but mostly no worse than neutral on performance - about like Mitt...

[Conan71]

I disagree. Not releasing the tax returns will cause people to not vote for him.

If Romney doesn't release them, the democrat PAC money will crucify him. It is an easy message to get out. "If Romney won't show them, then we shouldn't trust him."

This minor thing will become a major reason when he loses.

I disagree with your intolerance.  

Romney's supporters will counter with: "Why won't Obama release his college records? What was he hiding?"

Or simply go for the obvious: "President Obama wants you to focus on Mitt Romney's tax returns so you won't focus on 8.2% unemployment, $5 trillion more in debt, jobs fleeing the country, dinosaurs becoming extinct..."

Remember, there's a lot of anti-Obama sentiment out there, especially amongst those who think he's a "Moslum" bent on destroying the American way of life and our economy with his socialist and communist ideals.

There's going to be plenty of fodder for the Super PAC's for both candidates this year.  I can't wait for Romney to get this thing won so we can get on to sniping about how he stole the election from Obama.

The only thing I'm unsure about at this point is which candidate most moderates will view as being able to get the economy out of it's extended funk.

Those are the only votes in play, pretty obviously.

[nathanm]

I can't wait for Romney to get this thing won so we can get on to sniping about how he stole the election from Obama.

Fortunately, that's seeming exceedingly unlikely at the moment. Perhaps something major will happen and the survey data will change before then, but Romney's been on the decline over the past month. Apparently it will take another meltdown to unseat Obama. In an ideal world, they could both love right off back to where they came from. They're both part of the party of no-(big)-business-left-behind.

[Conan71]

Fortunately, that's seeming exceedingly unlikely at the moment. Perhaps something major will happen and the survey data will change before then, but Romney's been on the decline over the past month. Apparently it will take another meltdown to unseat Obama.

Honestly, I could care less what poll data says at this point.  He still doesn't have a running mate.  I'd wait till October before I'd put much confidence in the polls predicting the outcome and I still don't believe the results of any poll except for the one on Nov. 6.

Of course you realize that due to precinct over-crowding, Democrats will vote on Weds. right?

[nathanm]

If you want to get your hopes up, be my guest. Things can change, but they usually don't change that much, unless the Iranians take hostages again...