Comments on: Mitt Romney’s Strange Vision http://belowthebeltway.com/2007/12/20/mitt-romneys-strange-vision/ I believe in the free speech that liberals used to believe in, the economic freedom that conservatives used to believe in, and the personal freedom that America used to believe in. Sat, 23 Jul 2011 17:00:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Dr. Max Chartrand http://belowthebeltway.com/2007/12/20/mitt-romneys-strange-vision/comment-page-1/#comment-172248 Dr. Max Chartrand Wed, 02 Jan 2008 17:49:40 +0000 http://belowthebeltway.com/2007/12/20/mitt-romneys-strange-vision/#comment-172248 I agree with Texan. The passion and energy which George Romney alone brought to the movement of civil rights earns the credence given him by his son Mitt. Anything less is small minded people stumbling over trivia to avoid acknowledging the elephant in the living room. Mitt Romney can proudly stand on the foundation laid by his father, and then some. We fully support his candidacy no matter what the naysayers dish out. We would be honored to have a man of his caliber and integrity represent us as President of the United States. -- Dr. & Mrs. Chartand I agree with Texan. The passion and energy which George Romney alone brought to the movement of civil rights earns the credence given him by his son Mitt. Anything less is small minded people stumbling over trivia to avoid acknowledging the elephant in the living room.

Mitt Romney can proudly stand on the foundation laid by his father, and then some. We fully support his candidacy no matter what the naysayers dish out. We would be honored to have a man of his caliber and integrity represent us as President of the United States. — Dr. & Mrs. Chartand

]]> By: Texan http://belowthebeltway.com/2007/12/20/mitt-romneys-strange-vision/comment-page-1/#comment-171012 Texan Sat, 29 Dec 2007 05:21:24 +0000 http://belowthebeltway.com/2007/12/20/mitt-romneys-strange-vision/#comment-171012 For those of you who never got past "See Dick Run" on the English usage depth chart, it is particularly common when referring to a formative historical event in this way. For example, "I SAW my best friend sink into depression after the death of his brother" or "I SAW the rise of the Soviet Union after the war." The meaning being I witnessed and was particularly cognizant of and was affected by a set of events in my past. With Martin Luther King conducting civil rights marches across the U. S. and George Romney also joining in, it is perfectly legitimate to say "I saw my father march with Martin Luther King", speaking in that figurative sense. For those of you who never got past “See Dick Run” on the English usage depth chart, it is particularly common when referring to a formative historical event in this way. For example, “I SAW my best friend sink into depression after the death of his brother” or “I SAW the rise of the Soviet Union after the war.” The meaning being I witnessed and was particularly cognizant of and was affected by a set of events in my past.

With Martin Luther King conducting civil rights marches across the U. S. and George Romney also joining in, it is perfectly legitimate to say “I saw my father march with Martin Luther King”, speaking in that figurative sense.

]]> By: Clairese Lippincott http://belowthebeltway.com/2007/12/20/mitt-romneys-strange-vision/comment-page-1/#comment-169027 Clairese Lippincott Fri, 21 Dec 2007 14:54:24 +0000 http://belowthebeltway.com/2007/12/20/mitt-romneys-strange-vision/#comment-169027 Every time Republicans pander in a futile attempt to get Black votes, they lose. Invoking the name of Marchin' Looten' King has probably killed Romney's chances in the South and his shot at President. When you couple Mitt's recent "dissing" of the Confederate flag, Confederate veterans and all those who honor Confederate heritage, Romney has destroyed any chance of becoming President. I am supporting Ron Paul because Ron Paul will be fair to all citizens. His record is clear and he doesn't need to make things up to pander to various voter segments. You can read about it for yourself at www.ronpaul2008.com Every time Republicans pander in a futile attempt to get Black votes, they lose. Invoking the name of Marchin’ Looten’ King has probably killed Romney’s chances in the South and his shot at President. When you couple Mitt’s recent “dissing” of the Confederate flag, Confederate veterans and all those who honor Confederate heritage, Romney has destroyed any chance of becoming President.

I am supporting Ron Paul because Ron Paul will be fair to all citizens. His record is clear and he doesn’t need to make things up to pander to various voter segments. You can read about it for yourself at http://www.ronpaul2008.com

]]> By: Doug Mataconis http://belowthebeltway.com/2007/12/20/mitt-romneys-strange-vision/comment-page-1/#comment-169004 Doug Mataconis Fri, 21 Dec 2007 12:10:30 +0000 http://belowthebeltway.com/2007/12/20/mitt-romneys-strange-vision/#comment-169004 GWS, Yes, George Romney marched in Grosse Pointe on June 29th, 1963. The thing is, Martin Luther King, Jr. wasn't there. Except in Mitt's mind, that is. GWS,

Yes, George Romney marched in Grosse Pointe on June 29th, 1963.

The thing is, Martin Luther King, Jr. wasn’t there.

Except in Mitt’s mind, that is.

]]> By: gws http://belowthebeltway.com/2007/12/20/mitt-romneys-strange-vision/comment-page-1/#comment-168960 gws Fri, 21 Dec 2007 06:11:52 +0000 http://belowthebeltway.com/2007/12/20/mitt-romneys-strange-vision/#comment-168960 I'm sure Mitt will accept your apology I’m sure Mitt will accept your apology

]]> By: gws http://belowthebeltway.com/2007/12/20/mitt-romneys-strange-vision/comment-page-1/#comment-168958 gws Fri, 21 Dec 2007 06:11:01 +0000 http://belowthebeltway.com/2007/12/20/mitt-romneys-strange-vision/#comment-168958 George Romney DID march with MLK: Detroit Free Press: “With Gov. Romney a surprise arrival and marching in the front row, more than 500 Negroes and whites staged a peaceful antidiscrimination parade up Grosse Pointe’s Kercheval Avenue Saturday. … ‘the elimination of human inequalities and injustices is our urgent and critical domestic problem,’ the governor said. … [Detroit NAACP President Edward M.] Turner told reporters, ‘I think it is very significant that Governor Romney is here. We are very surprised.’ Romney said, ‘If they want me to lead the parade, I’ll be glad to.’” (”Romney Joins Protest March Of 500 In Grosse Pointe,” Detroit Free Press, 6/29/63) George Romney DID march with MLK:

Detroit Free Press: “With Gov. Romney a surprise arrival and marching in the front row, more than 500 Negroes and whites staged a peaceful antidiscrimination parade up Grosse Pointe’s Kercheval Avenue Saturday. … ‘the elimination of human inequalities and injustices is our urgent and critical domestic problem,’ the governor said. … [Detroit NAACP President Edward M.] Turner told reporters, ‘I think it is very significant that Governor Romney is here. We are very surprised.’ Romney said, ‘If they want me to lead the parade, I’ll be glad to.’” (”Romney Joins Protest March Of 500 In Grosse Pointe,” Detroit Free Press, 6/29/63)

]]> By: Riley http://belowthebeltway.com/2007/12/20/mitt-romneys-strange-vision/comment-page-1/#comment-168940 Riley Fri, 21 Dec 2007 03:57:49 +0000 http://belowthebeltway.com/2007/12/20/mitt-romneys-strange-vision/#comment-168940 At first I thought perhaps it was one of the powers gained from his magic underwear. At first I thought perhaps it was one of the powers gained from his magic underwear.

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