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Title: Mitt Romney gives wad of cash to random supporter with money problems.
Post by: Dereich on January 14, 2012, 08:14:27 PM
I can not believe this actually happened.

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/01/14/romney-gives-cash-to-struggling-supporter-at-rally/?hpt=hp_t2



Title: Re: Mitt Romney gives wad of cash to random supporter with money problems.
Post by: Ebowed on January 14, 2012, 08:16:43 PM
Is it fiscally responsible for someone who is unemployed to be giving away hand-outs?


Title: Re: Mitt Romney gives wad of cash to random supporter with money problems.
Post by: Free Palestine on January 14, 2012, 08:18:30 PM
1) Probably the first time he expressed altruism in his entire life, really.

2) Probably wasn't even altruism.  Rather, he was just trying to look good.


Title: Re: Mitt Romney gives wad of cash to random supporter with money problems.
Post by: The world will shine with light in our nightmare on January 14, 2012, 08:23:25 PM
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"God didn't tell me to go to nobody else," she said when asked whether she had approached other presidential candidates. "He told me to pray for Romney."

Another endorsement from the man upstairs?


Title: Re: Mitt Romney gives wad of cash to random supporter with money problems.
Post by: RogueBeaver on January 14, 2012, 08:25:22 PM
Reagan mailed some checks in similar circumstances when he was POTUS. Not the first time a Republican does it.


Title: Re: Mitt Romney gives wad of cash to random supporter with money problems.
Post by: They put it to a vote and they just kept lying on January 14, 2012, 08:33:22 PM
Yeah I think he's just trying to look good.


Title: Re: Mitt Romney gives wad of cash to random supporter with money problems.
Post by: Oakvale on January 14, 2012, 09:13:14 PM
Reagan mailed some checks in similar circumstances when he was POTUS. Not the first time a Republican does it.

Yeah, there was a story about Obama doing the same. I mean, if you're a wealthy like those three are/were, what's the harm?

Yeah I think he's just trying to look good.

Well, yeah, he's a politician.

That said, I hope the Gingrich will demolish Romney over these socialist handouts to lazy bums.


Title: Re: Mitt Romney gives wad of cash to random supporter with money problems.
Post by: Free Palestine on January 14, 2012, 09:40:17 PM
If these guys really cared about giving money to the needy, they wouldn't have 5 houses and sht.


Title: Re: Mitt Romney gives wad of cash to random supporter with money problems.
Post by: Filuwaúrdjan on January 14, 2012, 09:47:56 PM
How patronising.


Title: Re: Mitt Romney gives wad of cash to random supporter with money problems.
Post by: The world will shine with light in our nightmare on January 14, 2012, 09:48:05 PM
Yeah I think he's just trying to look good.

Well, yeah, he's a politician.

That said, I hope the Gingrich will demolish Romney over these socialist handouts to lazy bums.

That'd be a fun fight to watch.


Title: Re: Mitt Romney gives wad of cash to random supporter with money problems.
Post by: Napoleon on January 14, 2012, 09:49:11 PM
If these guys really cared about giving money to the needy, they wouldn't have 5 houses and sht.

What?


Title: Re: Mitt Romney gives wad of cash to random supporter with money problems.
Post by: Marokai Backbeat on January 14, 2012, 09:50:12 PM

Indeed.


Title: Re: Mitt Romney gives wad of cash to random supporter with money problems.
Post by: Politico on January 14, 2012, 09:54:23 PM
Romney is free to choose what to do with his own cash. A lot of people are suffering because of the Great Recession. Hopefully we'll get stronger economic growth once Romney becomes president and restores confidence in the markets, so that people like this poor woman can find a job and no longer be desperate for help.


Title: Re: Mitt Romney gives wad of cash to random supporter with money problems.
Post by: redcommander on January 14, 2012, 10:02:48 PM
1) Probably the first time he expressed altruism in his entire life, really.

2) Probably wasn't even altruism.  Rather, he was just trying to look good.

No it's not. If you look at his personal background he has been highly involved with LDS charitable activities and helping families with relationship problems. This cold and heartless characterization  bullsh*t directed towards Romney needs to go. Just because he's wealthy doesn't mean he doesn't care about other people.


Title: Re: Mitt Romney gives wad of cash to random supporter with money problems.
Post by: redcommander on January 14, 2012, 10:04:57 PM

You weren't there and didn't know the circumstances of the conversation between the two.


Title: Re: Mitt Romney gives wad of cash to random supporter with money problems.
Post by: You kip if you want to... on January 14, 2012, 10:06:05 PM

You weren't there and didn't know the circumstances of the conversation between the two.

Neither were you.


Title: Re: Mitt Romney gives wad of cash to random supporter with money problems.
Post by: redcommander on January 14, 2012, 10:07:44 PM

You weren't there and didn't know the circumstances of the conversation between the two.

Neither were you.

I didn't characterize his behavior negatively or positively for that matter.


Title: Re: Mitt Romney gives wad of cash to random supporter with money problems.
Post by: Politico on January 14, 2012, 10:08:08 PM
1) Probably the first time he expressed altruism in his entire life, really.

2) Probably wasn't even altruism.  Rather, he was just trying to look good.

No it's not. If you look at his personal background he has been highly involved with LDS charitable activities and helping families with relationship problems. This cold and heartless characterization  bullsh*t directed towards Romney needs to go. Just because he's wealthy doesn't mean he doesn't care about other people.

Yeah, the European-style class warfare on here is a bit sickening, huh? If I had to guess, I would say most of them are either young, or envious pricks who have made nothing of their own life.


Title: Re: Mitt Romney gives wad of cash to random supporter with money problems.
Post by: Lincoln Republican on January 14, 2012, 11:27:03 PM
So a prominent public figure who also happens to be in serious contention to become President, out of pure compassion and from the goodness of his heart, helps out a fellow human being down on their luck and this makes him a scumbag according to the ranting raving hacks who hate Romney so much they would rather see this poor woman go without anything rather than receive help from Romney.

Your obvious non compassion for the human race knows no bounds.  It would be justice for each of you to experience what this unfortunate woman is experiencing at this time in her life, and let's see you turn down help that someone gives you in good faith.  Your inconsiderate comments are contemptible.

You are free of course to continue your support for Obama whose inaction and incompetence has led this woman, and millions like her, to the condition that she now finds herself in.


Title: Re: Mitt Romney gives wad of cash to random supporter with money problems.
Post by: Sam Spade on January 14, 2012, 11:48:30 PM
So, is this woman a Mormon?


Title: Re: Mitt Romney gives wad of cash to random supporter with money problems.
Post by: Filuwaúrdjan on January 14, 2012, 11:58:44 PM
Interestingly enough (?) if this were Britain then Rhymney would have been arrested for doing that (at least in theory) as 'treating' voters is illegal.


Title: Re: Mitt Romney gives wad of cash to random supporter with money problems.
Post by: Filuwaúrdjan on January 15, 2012, 12:00:14 AM

You weren't there and didn't know the circumstances of the conversation between the two.

All I need to know is 'wad of cash', frankly. Despicable behavior.


Title: Re: Mitt Romney gives wad of cash to random supporter with money problems.
Post by: The world will shine with light in our nightmare on January 15, 2012, 12:03:28 AM
It's worth asking... could this have been staged? :P


Title: Re: Mitt Romney gives wad of cash to random supporter with money problems.
Post by: Lincoln Republican on January 15, 2012, 12:09:02 AM

You weren't there and didn't know the circumstances of the conversation between the two.

All I need to know is 'wad of cash', frankly. Despicable behavior.

"Wad of cash" is, obviously, the very biased term used by the very biased author of this very biased thread.  Despicable behavior.


Title: Re: Mitt Romney gives wad of cash to random supporter with money problems.
Post by: MaxQue on January 15, 2012, 12:24:18 AM
That would be illegal in most countries.

That is called buying voters.


Title: Re: Mitt Romney gives wad of cash to random supporter with money problems.
Post by: Eraserhead on January 15, 2012, 12:44:13 AM
$50 or $60 bucks? Come on, Romney. At least cough up a few $100s next time.


Title: Re: Mitt Romney gives wad of cash to random supporter with money problems.
Post by: they don't love you like i love you on January 15, 2012, 12:47:01 AM
$50 or $60 bucks? Come on, Romney. At least cough up a few $100s next time.

Yeah seriously. I could give a homeless guy on the street a buck or two and I've already given a greater percentage of my income than Romney did there.


Title: Re: Mitt Romney gives wad of cash to random supporter with money problems.
Post by: tmthforu94 on January 15, 2012, 01:01:39 AM
Good for Romney.

It seemed like this was pretty sponatenous - I doubt Romney walks around with $100 bills in his wallet.


Title: Re: Mitt Romney gives wad of cash to random supporter with money problems.
Post by: Sam Spade on January 15, 2012, 01:03:20 AM
Interestingly enough (?) if this were Britain then Rhymney would have been arrested for doing that (at least in theory) as 'treating' voters is illegal.

In theory, it is illegal in the US, but you have to show that the purpose of giving the money was to buy the votes, thus creating a knowledge requirement, which makes it much more difficult to prove illegality.

Asking if this was staged is like asking if the Pope is Catholic.  Though I find it kind of ironic that any Obama voters would ask this question.

At any rate, my first question is the most important, if anyone actually knows anything about Mormonism...


Title: Re: Mitt Romney gives wad of cash to random supporter with money problems.
Post by: Bacon King on January 15, 2012, 01:04:38 AM
Interestingly enough (?) if this were Britain then Rhymney would have been arrested for doing that (at least in theory) as 'treating' voters is illegal.

In theory, it's illegal in the US, but so was Newt publicizing his preferred Secretary of State pick.


Title: Re: Mitt Romney gives wad of cash to random supporter with money problems.
Post by: Dereich on January 15, 2012, 01:28:29 AM

You weren't there and didn't know the circumstances of the conversation between the two.

All I need to know is 'wad of cash', frankly. Despicable behavior.

"Wad of cash" is, obviously, the very biased term used by the very biased author of this very biased thread.  Despicable behavior.

I'm actually a Romney supporter, and I'm not sure I understand what you're accusing me of here. Any description I used would have been labeled biased in one way or another because of the nature of the story. People are either going to see this as a cynical ploy to win hearts or a warmhearted, charitable gesture. I don't see how "wad of cash" particularly tilts that one way or another.


Title: Re: Mitt Romney gives wad of cash to random supporter with money problems.
Post by: Small Business Owner of Any Repute on January 15, 2012, 04:31:53 AM
My head is on my desk.


Title: Re: Mitt Romney gives wad of cash to random supporter with money problems.
Post by: Serenity Now on January 15, 2012, 08:23:06 AM
The phrase 'giving with one hand, taking with the other' springs to mind.


Title: Re: Mitt Romney gives wad of cash to random supporter with money problems.
Post by: Lupo on January 15, 2012, 10:39:48 AM
Reagan mailed some checks in similar circumstances when he was POTUS. Not the first time a Republican does it.

Obama does it, too. 

Apparently the woman has been volunteering at her local Romney HQ.  He may have given her $50 as "payment" for her work, after hearing that she's on hard times.


Title: Re: Mitt Romney gives wad of cash to random supporter with money problems.
Post by: memphis on January 15, 2012, 10:44:46 AM
Reagan mailed some checks in similar circumstances when he was POTUS. Not the first time a Republican does it.

Obama does it, too. 

Apparently the woman has been volunteering at her local Romney HQ.  He may have given her $50 as "payment" for her work, after hearing that she's on hard times.
If that's the case, he'd better withold and submit the required taxes.


Title: Re: Mitt Romney gives wad of cash to random supporter with money problems.
Post by: they don't love you like i love you on January 15, 2012, 03:22:54 PM
Apparently the woman has been volunteering at her local Romney HQ.  He may have given her $50 as "payment" for her work, after hearing that she's on hard times.

Oh, so as if we needed any more evidence it was staged...


Title: Re: Mitt Romney gives wad of cash to random supporter with money problems.
Post by: All Along The Watchtower on January 15, 2012, 04:42:15 PM
Let me clarify something: I did not buy this woman's vote. That doesn't mean, of course, I rule out buying votes. I have always supported economic freedom, and I have always supported American laws. Here's $50 in exchange for your support. No, I'm not gonna buy your vote. This is simply in exchange for your support. Vote Romney 2012. Together, we can defeat the socialist Obama, who would be willing to buy your vote with a super PAC. Please donate to my super PAC. Here's another $50 from my personal wealth. See how much compassion I have? I really do care. I really do.

Thank you, and together we can defeat Barack Obama in November.

-Mitt


Title: Re: Mitt Romney gives wad of cash to random supporter with money problems.
Post by: King on January 15, 2012, 05:22:27 PM
So Romney supports giving handouts to the poor?


Title: Re: Mitt Romney gives wad of cash to random supporter with money problems.
Post by: Lupo on January 15, 2012, 10:52:37 PM
Apparently the woman has been volunteering at her local Romney HQ.  He may have given her $50 as "payment" for her work, after hearing that she's on hard times.

Oh, so as if we needed any more evidence it was staged...

Have you seen any photographs of the transfer at issue taking place?


Title: Re: Mitt Romney gives wad of cash to random supporter with money problems.
Post by: Politico on January 15, 2012, 11:54:30 PM
So Romney supports giving handouts to the poor?

Romney believes in allowing people to be free to choose whether or not to donate their own wealth in the form of personal charity. Romney vehemently opposes the government taking something from one person to give something to another person.

Romney supports freedom of individual choice, not governmental force. I wish I could say the same thing about some of our friends on the left.

The bottom-line: You can be a compassionate person without supporting the idea of the government stealing from one person or group of people to give to another person or group of people.