Republican National Convention

[Red Arrow]

It is important for me to relate to a candidate.  That's why I won't vote for either.

Fair enough.  I don't care if I am not part of the group of the people capable of running this country as long as I agree with what they want to do.  Do you think you are qualified to be President of the USA?

You seem to be hung up on why I'm voting or not voting for whoever.

You are too impressed with your self importance.

I will say this.  Any person running for office should be as transparent about their past as possible.  I know who hasn't in this cycle.

I think you are being penny wise and pound foolish.  JMO.

I don't really have to explain to anyone my reasons for voting or not voting.  Anyone.

True, but don't then ask for someone else's reasons for the same.

This is my last response on the subject.  And likely my very last response to you.

I doubt it. You are just like the rest of us an cannot resist trying to get in the last word.

[TulsaRufnex]

Not wrong, just one you don't like.

[Red Arrow]

You do better sticking to Soccer (which I don't care about).

[TulsaRufnex]

You do better sticking to Soccer (which I don't care about).

[Red Arrow]

I personally find you more annoying than relevant too.

[Red Arrow]

Good.  We have something in common.  Now shuddup.   

No, you shuddup first.   

[nathanm]

I just believe he has a better solution to our country's problems than Obama does.

What solutions would those be? I've seen no details.

[Hoss]

What solutions would those be? I've seen no details.

Kinda like the lack of tax returns, then gets his wife to tell everyone 'we won't be releasing any more'.

Also, I found this increcibly hilarious:

Romney tells flood victim who lost her home to 'go home and call 211'

Once again, THIS is the best the Republican'ts could come up with?

[Ed W]

Matt Miller wrote this for the Washington Post. Here are a few excerpts, but the whole column is worth your time:

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What Romney wanted to say: 'Now that I've been nominated, I can stop talking crazy'

Though the analogy isn't precise, Mitt Romney still feels like the Manchurian candidate in this race, the Massachusetts moderate disguised as a staunch conservative who wins the GOP nomination before he is revealed. I'm just speculating -- at this point, no one can have any idea what Mr. Romney really thinks about anything -- but it's possible that what follows is the acceptance speech in Mitt's head that he obviously couldn't deliver last night.

My fellow Republicans -- boy, you sure make it tough on a guy! I knew it would be hard to run the gantlet of a Republican primary process. But knowing you'll have to twist yourself into a pretzel and actually doing it are two very different things.

Not so long ago I was a "pro-choice progressive" who supported indexing the minimum wage to inflation -- something even Ted Kennedy didn't endorse. I said that smart regulation was essential to make markets work. I believed in public investment in critical research and development and infrastructure.

...Then I had to deal with you people. And I'll be honest -- you're crazy! You've made me pretend all year that making sure every Massachusetts resident had secure access to health insurance was somehow bad, and that Barack Obama's desire to do this for the country is worse. You made me stand up and say that a deficit-cutting deal with $10 in spending cuts for every $1 in taxes wasn't good enough! And don't get me started on gays, guns or God.

But I've done everything you've asked. And you've rewarded me for telling you what you wanted to hear. Why did I say a bunch of stuff I don't believe? Because I know this: Once I get the power, it won't matter what I've said before.

...Well, my father was my hero. But you know what Dad never did? Dad never became the GOP nominee or the president. See if you can figure out the lessons I drew about the payoff for purity in American public life.

...Winning the prize comes first. What I'll do with the power -- well, let's talk about that on Nov. 7.

Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/opinion/perspectives/what-romney-wanted-to-say-now-that-ive-been-nominated-i-can-stop-talking-crazy-651306/#ixzz25FqvoM00

[TulsaRufnex]

Comedy Central checks in... Leonard Nimoy gives a logical narration...

RNC 2012 - The Road to Jeb Bush 2016 - Mitt Romney: A Human Being Who Built That
http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/thu-august-30-2012/rnc-2012---the-road-to-jeb-bush-2016---mitt-romney--a-human-who-built-that

"Willard "Mitt" Romney won the coveted position only by outcompeting thousands of less motivated sperm."   

[Teatownclown]

Maher's take: http://rackjite.com/mill-maher-alexandra-pelosis-2012-gop-convention-video-of-republican-ignorance-and-anger/

she sounds like an Okie....

[guido911]

Photos of National Empty Chair Day.


http://legalinsurrection.com/2012/09/national-empty-chair-day-photos-from-around-country/

My current fav:

[Teatownclown]

Photos of National Empty Chair Day.


http://legalinsurrection.com/2012/09/national-empty-chair-day-photos-from-around-country/

My current fav:

[Hoss]

[carltonplace]

Kinda like the lack of tax returns, then gets his wife to tell everyone 'we won't be releasing any more'.

Also, I found this increcibly hilarious:

Romney tells flood victim who lost her home to 'go home and call 211'

Once again, THIS is the best the Republican'ts could come up with?

Go home to her flooded home, swim through the front door, dive down and find the phone and press 211. Sounds reasonable.