The same hidden camera that caught him dismissing 47% of voters as Obama voters beneath his consideration also caught him saying that (see link.)
Then, of course, there is the spectacle of Romney guaranteeing his opponent at least 47% of the vote (whatever his explanation.)
EDIT: Actually the full video is worse in terms of candid Romney realism: He began by conceding Obama "49, 48%" of voters before downgrading it to 47%, perhaps realizing that he was telling potential donors his opponent will win a majority no matter HOW much they spend.
That may be the saddest thing about this whole campaign: Even after the SCOTUS Citizens United ruling declared open season for unlimited PAC spending of anonymous donor money, Republicans are facing an election against an unpopular president in a recession and Democrats forced to defend 22 Senate seats to the GOPs 10 yet, despite outspending Dems 3:1, they are STILL LOSING. I would feel bad for them if it were not so "richly" deserved.
Then, of course, there is the spectacle of Romney guaranteeing his opponent at least 47% of the vote (whatever his explanation.)
EDIT: Actually the full video is worse in terms of candid Romney realism: He began by conceding Obama "49, 48%" of voters before downgrading it to 47%, perhaps realizing that he was telling potential donors his opponent will win a majority no matter HOW much they spend.
That may be the saddest thing about this whole campaign: Even after the SCOTUS Citizens United ruling declared open season for unlimited PAC spending of anonymous donor money, Republicans are facing an election against an unpopular president in a recession and Democrats forced to defend 22 Senate seats to the GOPs 10 yet, despite outspending Dems 3:1, they are STILL LOSING. I would feel bad for them if it were not so "richly" deserved.
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This message last edited by Joel on 18/09/2012 at 05:45:49 AM
So I guess I'm part of the "47%"?
- 18/09/2012 04:40:11 AM
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Lots of lazy people out there - everyone should work, whether or not it is the.....
- 18/09/2012 04:55:29 AM
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Oh, I love to work when it's available...
- 18/09/2012 05:01:21 AM
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You can't find work as a teacher? *NM*
- 18/09/2012 05:07:04 AM
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Not as crazy as it sounds- a lot depends on where you are, and what you teach. *NM*
- 18/09/2012 05:12:25 AM
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Unemployment is either the fault of people too lazy to work, or Obamas fault.
- 18/09/2012 05:28:26 AM
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That's... actually a cogent point. *NM*
- 18/09/2012 09:11:07 AM
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Happy to oblige.
- 18/09/2012 09:28:48 AM
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Well, that's not exactly the point, and I think you know it.
- 18/09/2012 05:24:48 PM
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In terms of employment, it really is, inescapably.
- 18/09/2012 09:48:28 PM
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Nope.
- 18/09/2012 10:29:50 PM
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Even granting the first part, extending unemployment insurance 6 months=/=4 years of 8% unemployment
- 19/09/2012 12:06:15 AM
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Actually, there was one other Obama "entitlement:" He gave out a lot of small business loans.
- 18/09/2012 10:01:45 PM
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That's not really the point though, is it?
- 18/09/2012 09:41:52 AM
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American politics is a joke. As such, you will see/hear stupid things like this all the time.
- 19/09/2012 05:14:56 PM
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Hold on there. Everyone should work? And conservatives time and time again talk out their asses.
- 19/09/2012 05:04:30 PM
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You are only saying that because he is not latino! 
- 18/09/2012 05:20:14 AM
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- 18/09/2012 05:20:14 AM
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Oh, but do not forget: If you make $200,000-$250,000/year you are also "middle class."
- 18/09/2012 06:10:55 AM
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God, how I despise this attitude of his
- 18/09/2012 09:42:34 AM
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We need a safety net
- 18/09/2012 05:08:43 PM
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You are forgetting that Obama only graduated due to the evils of Affirmative Action
- 18/09/2012 05:16:24 PM
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Lets say I accept that premise of admittance was caused by Affirmative Action
- 18/09/2012 05:33:13 PM
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Just to answer your questions....
- 18/09/2012 05:54:33 PM
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Harvard Law Review
- 18/09/2012 06:53:47 PM
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That first sentence is too long: "If it wasn't due to the safety net George Romney would not lived"
- 18/09/2012 10:00:12 PM
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I don't recall him (or any other Republican) advocating a revocation of assistance.
- 18/09/2012 11:02:08 PM
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It's valid to argue about the number (and everyone is), but Romney's basic point is valid.
- 18/09/2012 10:59:48 PM
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I guess his is perhaps a true "politically incorrect" comment (much as I hate that phrase)? 
- 19/09/2012 12:05:48 AM
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- 19/09/2012 12:05:48 AM
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