Comments on: Romney says 'lighten up' to sign critic http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Gayla, Apple Valley, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-55843 Gayla, Apple Valley, CA Wed, 05 Sep 2007 20:10:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-55843 I would never vote by what sign whomever was photographed by. I am not a Romney fan, but is anybody going to vote based on an offensive sign in one photo months before an election. Does the sign make the man? It sure points out that some people are dumb enough to not have someone smart proofread their sign. I would never vote by what sign whomever was photographed by. I am not a Romney fan, but is anybody going to vote based on an offensive sign in one photo months before an election. Does the sign make the man? It sure points out that some people are dumb enough to not have someone smart proofread their sign.

]]> By: Dan Covington, KY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-45024 Dan Covington, KY Wed, 22 Aug 2007 21:13:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-45024 When did Osama bin Laden's name become a punchline? maybe mitts been watching too much Southpark; i for one don't think the man responsible for 9/11 should be invoked in a humorous manner. Romney telling people to 'lighten up' is an insult to america's intellegence and a slap in the face to everyone who died in 9/11. he should be ashamed and, if he really didn't know about the contents of the sign, angry; not flippant and obtuse. When did Osama bin Laden's name become a punchline? maybe mitts been watching too much Southpark; i for one don't think the man responsible for 9/11 should be invoked in a humorous manner. Romney telling people to 'lighten up' is an insult to america's intellegence and a slap in the face to everyone who died in 9/11. he should be ashamed and, if he really didn't know about the contents of the sign, angry; not flippant and obtuse.

]]> By: The Daily Background » Blog Archive » Following Mitt, Sen Graham groups Osama with leading Democrats http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-34031 The Daily Background » Blog Archive » Following Mitt, Sen Graham groups Osama with leading Democrats Wed, 08 Aug 2007 21:51:42 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-34031 [...] moma say cut and run.” This is, of course, a repeat of the incident where Mitt Romney was caught posing with a very similar sign, which also grouped terrorist mastermind Osama bin Laden with the top Democratic presidential [...] [...] moma say cut and run." This is, of course, a repeat of the incident where Mitt Romney was caught posing with a very similar sign, which also grouped terrorist mastermind Osama bin Laden with the top Democratic presidential [...]

]]> By: M. Van More http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-33330 M. Van More Tue, 07 Aug 2007 22:51:32 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-33330 Quick - someone make a sign that says, "Smile if you're an idiot" and hand it to Romney! If he can't read signs during the campaign, what's he going to bother reading if he's president? Quick – someone make a sign that says, "Smile if you're an idiot" and hand it to Romney! If he can't read signs during the campaign, what's he going to bother reading if he's president?

]]> By: E.W., York PA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-27649 E.W., York PA Tue, 31 Jul 2007 03:14:10 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-27649 It figures that Republicans would carry signs like that. Ever since the "Willie Horton" thing, they've been looking to demonize any black person who dares to offer political challenge, and Obama has become fair game. At least we now know who the racist candidates are. . . It figures that Republicans would carry signs like that. Ever since the "Willie Horton" thing, they've been looking to demonize any black person who dares to offer political challenge, and Obama has become fair game.

At least we now know who the racist candidates are. . .

]]> By: Diana, Coos Bay, OR http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-24181 Diana, Coos Bay, OR Tue, 24 Jul 2007 17:50:37 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-24181 Romney won't get to "not notice" signs and other things if he were to be pres. If he doesn't pay attention to this sort of thing now, no thanks. He's another Bush, just clumsy in a different sort of way. Bush can't make is mouth work and Romney can't make his eyes work. Next, we'll have a republican in the making who doesn't know how to use his/her ears either. Hum, what does this make? Monkey see, monkey speak, monkey hear?....... Yeah, "lighten up" is a good way to blow it off but do I believe him? No. Do I hypothasize that perhaps a member of his staff saw the sign and pointed him in that direction. You bet. I quit believing in "chances like that happening" a long long time ago. Romney didn't get where he got by not noticing things. The man from GQ reminds me too much of Bill Clinton. Both of whom make me want to barf. Diana Coos Bay, OR Romney won't get to "not notice" signs and other things if he were to be pres. If he doesn't pay attention to this sort of thing now, no thanks. He's another Bush, just clumsy in a different sort of way. Bush can't make is mouth work and Romney can't make his eyes work. Next, we'll have a republican in the making who doesn't know how to use his/her ears either. Hum, what does this make? Monkey see, monkey speak, monkey hear?.......
Yeah, "lighten up" is a good way to blow it off but do I believe him? No. Do I hypothasize that perhaps a member of his staff saw the sign and pointed him in that direction. You bet. I quit believing in "chances like that happening" a long long time ago. Romney didn't get where he got by not noticing things.
The man from GQ reminds me too much of Bill Clinton. Both of whom make me want to barf.

Diana
Coos Bay, OR

]]> By: Doug Rowe, Monaca, Pennsylvania http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-24106 Doug Rowe, Monaca, Pennsylvania Tue, 24 Jul 2007 16:24:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-24106 Great. Here is another Republican presidential candidate whose excuse for neglegence is that he doesn't read everything. First, Bush didn't read the August 6 DPB, apparently because he was busy clearing brush and vactioning, now Romney doesn't read the signs of the supporters he poses with. How convenient. And dangerous. Is this someone we want in office? Great. Here is another Republican presidential candidate whose excuse for neglegence is that he doesn't read everything. First, Bush didn't read the August 6 DPB, apparently because he was busy clearing brush and vactioning, now Romney doesn't read the signs of the supporters he poses with. How convenient. And dangerous. Is this someone we want in office?

]]> By: robnesvacil http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-24094 robnesvacil Tue, 24 Jul 2007 16:11:09 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-24094 Ronald L. Gibson incorrectly wrote: <i> Correction, Osama is Obama’s middle name. Nothing to do with Bin Laden Posted By Ronald L. Gibson : July 23, 2007 2:39 pm </i> Um, no. His name, as many conservative pundits are happy to tell us, is Barack Hussein Obama. "Osama" appears nowhere in his name except in the imaginations of conservatives and other critics. That Gov. Romney would happily hold up a sign like this (CNN does not show the other photo, in which the Gov. is indeed holding the sign up higher) is indication that he might also agree with those who would compare Pres. Bush to Hitler or Pol Pot. Or maybe it's only ok to commit such ad hominem attacks if you're a Republican... Ronald L. Gibson incorrectly wrote: Correction, Osama is Obama’s middle name. Nothing to do with Bin Laden
Posted By Ronald L. Gibson : July 23, 2007 2:39 pm

Um, no.

His name, as many conservative pundits are happy to tell us, is Barack Hussein Obama.

"Osama" appears nowhere in his name except in the imaginations of conservatives and other critics.

That Gov. Romney would happily hold up a sign like this (CNN does not show the other photo, in which the Gov. is indeed holding the sign up higher) is indication that he might also agree with those who would compare Pres. Bush to Hitler or Pol Pot.

Or maybe it's only ok to commit such ad hominem attacks if you're a Republican...

]]> By: Timothy White, Montreal http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-24059 Timothy White, Montreal Tue, 24 Jul 2007 15:29:00 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-24059 I'm pretty sure if I turned up at a Romney rally with a big "Mittler hate the Jews" sign, you defenders would be singing another tune! Why is every single person on the Right a hypocrite? I'm pretty sure if I turned up at a Romney rally with a big "Mittler hate the Jews" sign, you defenders would be singing another tune! Why is every single person on the Right a hypocrite?

]]> By: Sir Kay, Tpa, FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-24016 Sir Kay, Tpa, FL Tue, 24 Jul 2007 14:43:43 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-24016 Stupid act with stupid excuse!. Disparaging someones name with that of someone who murdered 3000 americans and going after childred of candidates is not a laughing matter so how can I lighten up? I was thinking maybe I should doctored the same picture and insert David Duke in place of the woman with the stupid sign that he's so smiley standing next to and than tell Mormon Romney to "Lighten up"! Stupid act with stupid excuse!. Disparaging someones name with that of someone who murdered 3000 americans and going after childred of candidates is not a laughing matter so how can I lighten up? I was thinking maybe I should doctored the same picture and insert David Duke in place of the woman with the stupid sign that he's so smiley standing next to and than tell Mormon Romney to "Lighten up"!

]]> By: Lara, Quincy, Florida http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23843 Lara, Quincy, Florida Tue, 24 Jul 2007 10:20:24 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23843 Macaca George told everyone to lighten up too. Remember him? Yeh, I thought you would remember. HE WAS NOT RE-ELECTED! You insensitive freak. And by the way, how much do you spend on your hair? Macaca George told everyone to lighten up too. Remember him? Yeh, I thought you would remember. HE WAS NOT RE-ELECTED! You insensitive freak. And by the way, how much do you spend on your hair?

]]> By: John Reed http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23824 John Reed Tue, 24 Jul 2007 08:04:13 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23824 Hey CNN: There is no comma in the sign. It does not say No to Obama, Osama and Chelsea's Moma. The sign is referring to Barack Obama as Osama Obama. This may be too non-PC for CNN to report correctly. Hey CNN: There is no comma in the sign. It does not say No to Obama, Osama and Chelsea's Moma.
The sign is referring to Barack Obama as Osama Obama.
This may be too non-PC for CNN to report correctly.

]]> By: killerthought http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23665 killerthought Tue, 24 Jul 2007 04:03:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23665 NO TO CHELSEA'S MOM, HAHAHA. NO TO CHELSEA'S MOM, HAHAHA.

]]> By: Karen http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23542 Karen Tue, 24 Jul 2007 02:44:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23542 When you don't have a center of your own, when you have no fixed convictions or beliefs, when you can do what you want because you don't really exist, you can dismiss an insult in your midst because nothing means anything to you. When you don't have a center of your own, when you have no fixed convictions or beliefs, when you can do what you want because you don't really exist, you can dismiss an insult in your midst because nothing means anything to you.

]]> By: Ash, Phoenix, AZ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23535 Ash, Phoenix, AZ Tue, 24 Jul 2007 02:40:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23535 "lighten up?" If I recall correctly, a staff member of the McCain campaign (when it still existed) made some comments about Romney's religion. Romney demanded an apology and got it. I guess its ok if he does it. What I am afraid of is that the Mormon church will elect this man. "lighten up?" If I recall correctly, a staff member of the McCain campaign (when it still existed) made some comments about Romney's religion. Romney demanded an apology and got it. I guess its ok if he does it.

What I am afraid of is that the Mormon church will elect this man.

]]> By: Z http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23527 Z Tue, 24 Jul 2007 02:34:12 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23527 So is it open season on Mitt's name too now? So is it open season on Mitt's name too now?

]]> By: Jacquie, Clayton, NC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23441 Jacquie, Clayton, NC Tue, 24 Jul 2007 01:42:10 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23441 Mr. Gibson, I need to correct your correction, Obama's middle name is Hussien Mr. Gibson, I need to correct your correction, Obama's middle name is Hussien

]]> By: mollie Francis, Austin, texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23431 mollie Francis, Austin, texas Tue, 24 Jul 2007 01:34:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23431 I wonder if he reads what he signs? I wonder if he reads what he signs?

]]> By: chris, houston http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23137 chris, houston Mon, 23 Jul 2007 23:23:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23137 Romney's response is on the mark. Like he should really be sorry that your feelings were hurt when you saw him, passively standing their adjacent to someone else's political sign. Even if there is another photo of him holding the sign, give me a break: the circumstances are completely inconsequential and absolutely meaningless. Romney's response is on the mark. Like he should really be sorry that your feelings were hurt when you saw him, passively standing their adjacent to someone else's political sign. Even if there is another photo of him holding the sign, give me a break: the circumstances are completely inconsequential and absolutely meaningless.

]]> By: William, San Gabriel, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23134 William, San Gabriel, CA Mon, 23 Jul 2007 23:15:50 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23134 A plain and simple white male bigot who represents the new Republican Party born out of the new conservative smear and personal attack mind set. Romney and Rudy should merge forces. Disgusting people who have managed to make America and the Presidency more tarnished than ever before. A plain and simple white male bigot who represents the new Republican Party born out of the new conservative smear and personal attack mind set. Romney and Rudy should merge forces. Disgusting people who have managed to make America and the Presidency more tarnished than ever before.

]]> By: Joe, Pomona, California http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23133 Joe, Pomona, California Mon, 23 Jul 2007 23:14:53 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23133 Mitt, we understand you didn't make the sign. (Hopefully you know how to spell "Momma" correctly.) The questioner just wanted to see if you had the courage and spine to distance yourself from it. Guess he found out. Mitt, we understand you didn't make the sign. (Hopefully you know how to spell "Momma" correctly.) The questioner just wanted to see if you had the courage and spine to distance yourself from it. Guess he found out.

]]> By: unhipcat http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23131 unhipcat Mon, 23 Jul 2007 23:13:56 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23131 and why on earth would this woman be against a museum of modern art in england? and why on earth would this woman be against a museum of modern art in england?

]]> By: unhipcat http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23129 unhipcat Mon, 23 Jul 2007 23:10:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23129 thanks for the reminder, mitt. where IS osama? after all these years. are we still trying to "schmoke 'im outta his caaave"? thanks for the reminder, mitt.
where IS osama? after all these years.
are we still trying to "schmoke 'im outta his caaave"?

]]> By: Steve, Muskegon Michigan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23128 Steve, Muskegon Michigan Mon, 23 Jul 2007 23:10:18 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23128 To the man who made a comment about the uproar Obama would cause by holding up a "No Bush, Hitler, and Mittler"...you are right. Comparing our President to a man who viciously (through racism) killed millions of other people is a little more serious than a clever pun by a young child. Get off Romney's back, and go to Digg.com where people will actually take your opinions seriously. To the man who made a comment about the uproar Obama would cause by holding up a "No Bush, Hitler, and Mittler"...you are right. Comparing our President to a man who viciously (through racism) killed millions of other people is a little more serious than a clever pun by a young child. Get off Romney's back, and go to Digg.com where people will actually take your opinions seriously.

]]> By: Anonymous http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23127 Anonymous Mon, 23 Jul 2007 23:07:07 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23127 Funniest thing I ve read today.. Funniest thing I ve read today..

]]> By: Charles Shuler, Chula Vista, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23126 Charles Shuler, Chula Vista, CA Mon, 23 Jul 2007 23:04:23 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23126 This tells me to not vote for Mr. Romney because if he cannot look at all the signs he poses with is he going to read all the Bills he signs. This tells me to not vote for Mr. Romney because if he cannot look at all the signs he poses with is he going to read all the Bills he signs.

]]> By: Bob Corona, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23124 Bob Corona, CA Mon, 23 Jul 2007 23:02:54 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23124 Good for Romney! Good for Romney!

]]> By: Matt, Chicago http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23123 Matt, Chicago Mon, 23 Jul 2007 23:01:48 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23123 Oh, grow up. Is this really news? The left is really reaching on this one. Hopefully Romney never makes a *real* mistake, I'd hate to see what they'd do to him then. Oh, grow up. Is this really news? The left is really reaching on this one. Hopefully Romney never makes a *real* mistake, I'd hate to see what they'd do to him then.

]]> By: TG http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23120 TG Mon, 23 Jul 2007 22:56:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23120 Well, Mitt Romney doesn't understand the first thing about image. You are associated with those to whom you keep company. If Mr. Romney can't read, he is no better than our current President who can't speak. He should get a grip and take ownership for his actions and his image; not pass them off to someone else. Of course, votes are all that counts to him. Well,

Mitt Romney doesn't understand the first thing about image. You are associated with those to whom you keep company. If Mr. Romney can't read, he is no better than our current President who can't speak. He should get a grip and take ownership for his actions and his image; not pass them off to someone else. Of course, votes are all that counts to him.

]]> By: Jonathan McRobert http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23119 Jonathan McRobert Mon, 23 Jul 2007 22:56:42 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23119 Yeah, lighten up! Sheesh! Besides, how do we know that someone didn't Photoshop the words onto the sign AFTER it was taken? I never believe anything I see online anymore, even from news services. There are just too many flakes who will alter something just to push their opinions. Yeah, lighten up! Sheesh! Besides, how do we know that someone didn't Photoshop the words onto the sign AFTER it was taken? I never believe anything I see online anymore, even from news services. There are just too many flakes who will alter something just to push their opinions.

]]> By: jim new york http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23117 jim new york Mon, 23 Jul 2007 22:49:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23117 Great Poster!!!!!! Great Poster!!!!!!

]]> By: Nancy, Thornton CO http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23118 Nancy, Thornton CO Mon, 23 Jul 2007 22:49:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23118 Why did you not post the pic of Romney holding the sign? On TMZ.com, next to the photo of him with the woman holding the sign, he picks up and holds the sign himself. Hmmm... if the sign said something derogatory about the Mormon church, I don't think he would have been next, much less held, that sign. Why did you not post the pic of Romney holding the sign? On TMZ.com, next to the photo of him with the woman holding the sign, he picks up and holds the sign himself. Hmmm... if the sign said something derogatory about the Mormon church, I don't think he would have been next, much less held, that sign.

]]> By: Andre Davis, Reading, Pennsylvania http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23116 Andre Davis, Reading, Pennsylvania Mon, 23 Jul 2007 22:48:54 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23116 I want to know Why does media continuously put Obama and Clinton down? I personally think they are the strongest canidates in race; Is it because Clinton is a woman and Obama is a black man? I want to know Why does media continuously put Obama and Clinton down? I personally think they are the strongest canidates in race; Is it because Clinton is a woman and Obama is a black man?

]]> By: rrrlas, Houston, Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23115 rrrlas, Houston, Texas Mon, 23 Jul 2007 22:48:29 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23115 No wonder this country is in so much trouble. I am constantly amazed that anyone with half a brain would want to be President. There are bigger issues to tackle and critizing someone for something like this is simply dumb! No wonder this country is in so much trouble. I am constantly amazed that anyone with half a brain would want to be President. There are bigger issues to tackle and critizing someone for something like this is simply dumb!

]]> By: Pat Magron, Fallon, Nevada http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23114 Pat Magron, Fallon, Nevada Mon, 23 Jul 2007 22:47:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23114 I'm not a Romney supporter, but I do agree with him this time. Lighten up. Not every statement that comes from a candidate has to be totally serious and planned not to offend a single person in the world. People are human and make jokes. If your poor little candidate can't take a little poetic joke like this one, he/she won't stand a chance once the campaigns really get fired up and the mud starts flying for real. Save your ammo and pace yourselves. There is a long way to go. I'm not a Romney supporter, but I do agree with him this time. Lighten up. Not every statement that comes from a candidate has to be totally serious and planned not to offend a single person in the world. People are human and make jokes. If your poor little candidate can't take a little poetic joke like this one, he/she won't stand a chance once the campaigns really get fired up and the mud starts flying for real. Save your ammo and pace yourselves. There is a long way to go.

]]> By: Brian, Phoenix Arizona http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23113 Brian, Phoenix Arizona Mon, 23 Jul 2007 22:44:57 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23113 Maybe Mitt can pose next to a sign that says: No to driving across country (or part of) with a dog on the roof Maybe Mitt can pose next to a sign that says:

No to driving across country (or part of) with a dog on the roof

]]> By: Ryan Charleston SC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23111 Ryan Charleston SC Mon, 23 Jul 2007 22:43:06 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23111 How nice! CNN just happened to leave out the photo of Romney HOLDING THE SIGN. Ridiculous. How nice! CNN just happened to leave out the photo of Romney HOLDING THE SIGN. Ridiculous.

]]> By: Joe Ambrose, Memphis TN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23110 Joe Ambrose, Memphis TN Mon, 23 Jul 2007 22:41:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23110 The sign is written in bright red on a white background. How does he not see the sign again? The sign is written in bright red on a white background. How does he not see the sign again?

]]> By: Ray, Philadelphia, PA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23108 Ray, Philadelphia, PA Mon, 23 Jul 2007 22:39:25 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23108 “I have a lot of pictures taken with people," Romney also said. “I don’t really spend all that much time looking at the signs and the T-shirts and the buttons. I don’t have anything to say about a sign somebody else was holding.” Hey CNN: How about showing the "other" picture where Romney IS actually holding the sign up himself instead of the one where he's just standing next to the sign while the woman is holding it? Think you could actually muster that? (http://myglobalsearch.tmz.com/2007/07/21/mitt-catches-s-t-over-hillary-bashing-sign/) “I have a lot of pictures taken with people," Romney also said. “I don’t really spend all that much time looking at the signs and the T-shirts and the buttons. I don’t have anything to say about a sign somebody else was holding.”

Hey CNN: How about showing the "other" picture where Romney IS actually holding the sign up himself instead of the one where he's just standing next to the sign while the woman is holding it? Think you could actually muster that?

(http://myglobalsearch.tmz.com/2007/07/21/mitt-catches-s-t-over-hillary-bashing-sign/)

]]> By: Raj - Houston, Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23106 Raj - Houston, Texas Mon, 23 Jul 2007 22:34:32 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23106 Seriously who cares?? It's just a sign, and it's funny. Lighten up. Seriously who cares?? It's just a sign, and it's funny. Lighten up.

]]> By: K Miller, Mason City Iowa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23104 K Miller, Mason City Iowa Mon, 23 Jul 2007 22:29:19 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23104 maybe he should read what he is representing in those pics. After all its HIS reputation ! maybe he should read what he is representing in those pics. After all its HIS reputation !

]]> By: John Doe, Chester, VA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23102 John Doe, Chester, VA Mon, 23 Jul 2007 22:28:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23102 As an individual seeking the highest political position in this country and the most important person in the world in my peoples eyes. The future President of the United States has to be aware of his/her surrounding at all times. As an individual seeking the highest political position in this country and the most important person in the world in my peoples eyes. The future President of the United States has to be aware of his/her surrounding at all times.

]]> By: R. Norman, Columbia, Maryland http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23101 R. Norman, Columbia, Maryland Mon, 23 Jul 2007 22:27:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23101 Mitt Romney should be ashamed of himself, not for seemingly agreeing with the poster, but for that weak line about not knowing what was written on the poster. Does he really expect folks to buy that story? I'd have more respect for Mitt Romney if he'd simply owned up to the position that he was taking. Mitt Romney should be ashamed of himself, not for seemingly agreeing with the poster, but for that weak line about not knowing what was written on the poster. Does he really expect folks to buy that story? I'd have more respect for Mitt Romney if he'd simply owned up to the position that he was taking.

]]> By: Todd, Houston, Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23098 Todd, Houston, Texas Mon, 23 Jul 2007 22:23:36 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23098 What's wrong? Truth hurts? Can't take a joke? Please... Give me a break... What's his name anyhow? Hussein Burak Osama Obama? or Hussein Burak Osama, or Hussein Burak Obama? Is it really Burak Obama? What is his middle name, or is Burak his middle name? When is Al Gore going to get in the race? He would actually have a fighting chance and would be a valid candiate with substantial support. What's wrong? Truth hurts? Can't take a joke? Please... Give me a break... What's his name anyhow? Hussein Burak Osama Obama? or Hussein Burak Osama, or Hussein Burak Obama? Is it really Burak Obama? What is his middle name, or is Burak his middle name? When is Al Gore going to get in the race? He would actually have a fighting chance and would be a valid candiate with substantial support.

]]> By: Gabe, Lakewood, Colorado http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23097 Gabe, Lakewood, Colorado Mon, 23 Jul 2007 22:23:23 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23097 DOES THAT MEAN AS PRESIDENT, ROMNEY WOULD NOT READ ALL THE BILLS HE SIGNS AS LONG AS HE GETS HIS PICTURE TAKEN? DOES THAT MEAN AS PRESIDENT, ROMNEY WOULD NOT READ ALL THE BILLS HE SIGNS AS LONG AS HE GETS HIS PICTURE TAKEN?

]]> By: Tom, Austin TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23094 Tom, Austin TX Mon, 23 Jul 2007 22:19:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23094 It's really nice to see everyone focusing on the real issues that will actually effect all of us regarding our potential future President....oh wait. It's really nice to see everyone focusing on the real issues that will actually effect all of us regarding our potential future President....oh wait.

]]> By: Anonymous http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23092 Anonymous Mon, 23 Jul 2007 22:18:19 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23092 Didn't Ted Kennedy refer to Obama as Osama once too? Didn't Ted Kennedy refer to Obama as Osama once too?

]]> By: Paul S, Los Angeles, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23091 Paul S, Los Angeles, CA Mon, 23 Jul 2007 22:13:59 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23091 I think the tires in Romney's campaign just deflated a little bit more. Kudos. We get to see what a real jerk this guy is BEFORE the elections. I think the tires in Romney's campaign just deflated a little bit more. Kudos. We get to see what a real jerk this guy is BEFORE the elections.

]]> By: Mrs. America http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23089 Mrs. America Mon, 23 Jul 2007 22:11:16 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23089 Remember when John McCain told people to "Get a life?" Look where his campaign is now. Just look, though, because he won't talk about it--his campaign, that is. Remember when John McCain told people to "Get a life?" Look where his campaign is now. Just look, though, because he won't talk about it–his campaign, that is.

]]> By: Matthew - Austin, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23087 Matthew - Austin, TX Mon, 23 Jul 2007 22:09:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/23/romney-says-%e2%80%98lighten-up%e2%80%99-to-sign-critic/#comment-23087 It'd be nice to see journalism that doesn't include "obvious" personal insertions. I thought reporting meant telling the facts, not one's own opinion. It'd be nice to see journalism that doesn't include "obvious" personal insertions. I thought reporting meant telling the facts, not one's own opinion.

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