What did Romney and the GOP mean by "gifts"?

[tinydancer]

Im not sure Romney is correct in characterizing them as gifts. Gifts implies voluntariness.

That's actually the nice way of putting it. Come on. We know the deal.

 

[blackhawk]

Very silly question considering I'm sure the OP knows exactly what he meant.

 

[Rozman]

This needs to be explained....
C'mon...we all know what this means.
Free stuff.

Democrats know which party will take care of them....

 

[Annie]

Conservatives lost at Federal level, let the 'investments' flow. Explain why not a good idea, but do not obstruct. Let the liberals own the economy totally.

If it turns out great, we win. If not, have the solution to begin recovery.

They won, let them lead.

 

[Stephanie]

The funny thing is you are criticizing Romney for being honest: You don't dispute that they were gifts, you just think they are a good idea. And continuing to Blame Bush, of course, even though he tried to push immigration reform.

Republicans are the only political party in the entire world who believes necessities are "gifts". America needs an educated population for it to remain number one in technology and science. An edge we are rapidly losing because Republicans believe education is for snobs.

America on health care is dismal. Medical bills being the number one cause of bankruptcy. "Let him die"? Republicans really said that? Yes they did.

Half a dozen bridges are being condemned every month. Only a few years ago, during rush hour, a crowded bridge collapsed. Over a hundred thousand unsafe.

Our electrical system is antiquated. Sandy proved that. But Republicans feel investing in American infrastructure is a waste of money????

I swear, they won't be happy until we are back in the stone age.

no, Republicans believe you go out and WORK and PAY for your necessities including your medical bills..not have the government steal it from others to DISH OUT..and you need a educated public..what are they your all's little slaves? thats really the only way you see people isn't it? things you can use..this is what the Democrat party considers you, slaves, be it for their use or slaves to their daddy government with them in control...
gives you the warm fuzzies, doesn't it

 

[OKTexas]

"With regards to the young people, for instance," Romney told his big fund-raisers, "a forgiveness of college loan interest was a big gift. Free contraceptives were very big with young, college-aged women. And then, finally, Obamacare also made a difference for them, because as you know, anybody now 26 years of age and younger was now going to be part of their parents' plan, and that was a big gift to young people."

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal - said a winning strategy does not involve "insulting (voters) and saying their votes were bought"

Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, who said, "Rhetoric like this keeps digging a hole for the Republican Party."

Remember, it was just this month that one of Romney's companies in Freeport, Illinois is closing down and moving to China. Since Mitt called "blind trust" a "ruse" and a "trick" on the American people (thank God for videotape), he can't hide behind that and say, "The move has nothing to do with him". Paying Americans 17.50 an hour or Chinese 99 cents an hour. All that extra money is basically "free".

And take a good long look at those "gifts".

Contraception - the cost of providing to a thousand women is less than the state taking care of a single unwanted child.

Before Obama moved the student loans away from the banks, they were getting 60 billion in FREE money over 10 years. Now that FREE money can be used to invest in young Americans.

The vast majority of those families getting food stamps have family members with jobs. But if you've lost your job under Bush, and are now working for minimum wage, you rely on the food stamps to feed your kids. Some would call that a "small business subsidy" because that small business doesn't make enough to cover all employee cost. Hmmm, business subsidy. Like Oil? Guess it's different if it's less than billions.

Investing in Young Americans.
Investing in US Infrastructure.
Investing in Education.
Investing in Health.

And there you have the "divide". Democrats call those investments a "good idea". Republicans call those same investments "socialism and wasted money".

So are you saying the powers of the federal government to spend is limitless? If some politician think it's a good thing, they can spend our money to do it? Pleas show me anywhere in the Constitution that gives the federal government the power to loan or invest tax payer money for anything.

 

[rdean]

The funny thing is you are criticizing Romney for being honest: You don't dispute that they were gifts, you just think they are a good idea. And continuing to Blame Bush, of course, even though he tried to push immigration reform.

Republicans are the only political party in the entire world who believes necessities are "gifts". America needs an educated population for it to remain number one in technology and science. An edge we are rapidly losing because Republicans believe education is for snobs.

America on health care is dismal. Medical bills being the number one cause of bankruptcy. "Let him die"? Republicans really said that? Yes they did.

Half a dozen bridges are being condemned every month. Only a few years ago, during rush hour, a crowded bridge collapsed. Over a hundred thousand unsafe.

Our electrical system is antiquated. Sandy proved that. But Republicans feel investing in American infrastructure is a waste of money????

I swear, they won't be happy until we are back in the stone age.

no, Republicans believe you go out and WORK and PAY for your necessities including your medical bills..not have the government steal it from others to DISH OUT..and you need a educated public..what are they your all's little slaves? thats really the only way you see people isn't it? things you can use..this is what the Democrat party considers you, slaves, be it for their use or slaves to their daddy government with them in control...
gives you the warm fuzzies, doesn't it

You already said you see no "need" for education. That makes you loony, or zany. Take your pick.

 

[Avatar4321]

Conservatives lost at Federal level, let the 'investments' flow. Explain why not a good idea, but do not obstruct. Let the liberals own the economy totally.

If it turns out great, we win. If not, have the solution to begin recovery.

They won, let them lead.

Id be more than happy if they actually lead. But they won't. And no matter how hard they try, their plans will not work. If they did, we would be in alot better position now than we were four years ago.

And you seem to imply we don't have the solution for recovery, when we very much do.

 

[Political Junky]

Original Obamaphone Lady: Obama Voter Says Vote for Obama because he gives a free Phone - YouTube

Frank's "people".

Cons must be so proud.

 

[Political Junky]

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[rdean]

Rachel Maddow Explores Right Wing Lying Echo Chamber - YouTube

The right wing hates this woman.