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If you never set foot in Massachusetts again, we'll be happy for it! You should be ashamed of your disloyalty and manipulative posturing. I pray that it backfires!

Come on Mitt the world is tied of this boom x2 rhythm. Give planet a break and talk peace. We need peace even though submerged in the sea of poverty, peace and unity in diversity is the answer.

But the liberal geniuses "who always know what is right for us" think socialism is great and the government should take more from the people who earn it and "share" it with the people that don't earn as much.

That way you have a voting block for decades, who based on your false promises will have NO incentive to better themselves and you will continualy blame the "other" party (with the medias help) for their downfall.

Now that is genius.

I lived in a country where the government handled every aspect of the individual's life. It failed and it fails every time. The role of government should be to guarantee individual freedom to run their own affairs. Government sponsored health care is a disaster. Socialism kills innovation and prosperity. I immigrated to this country when i was 25 and had nothing except for the determination to have a better life. I attended school, again and became a successful professional. The government had nothing to do with that except provide me with the freedom to follow my aspirations. That is what I want for future generations. Don't be naive thinking the government knows best, only you know what is best for you. Keep that in mind regardless who is in office. I don't know what Mitt stands for but I do agree with him on not turning America into European-type state.

A thought on Romney's comment about "measuring the drapes" in a possible Democratic White House in November... "America... left turn... Karl Marx... Karl Marx? The "mainstream" conservative of today is much closer to Facism than "mainstream" liberals are to Communism. How dare they compare any Democratric cantidate or philosophy (sp.?) to Karl Marx. When will the American people wake up and realize what these barbarians are doing to progress, decency, and our status in the eyes of the world community? It appears that any Republicn administration will produce the same 19th century cabal of religious fundamentalists, intolerant bigots, and an anti-intellectual stantard of thought which will only continue our downward spiral into a darkness of racism, meaness, hatred, and greed that may have been acceptible in the late 1800s, but in the modern age will only result in further dividing us at a time when we should be pulling together, and make us the laughing stock of the civilized world! Thank you, had to get that out. PS.. A little criticism of the left... Get some guts! I understand that liberals are in general more civilized than conservatives but America loves a winner! Stand up to these people and give as good as you are getting!! Even if it is not in your nature, when the barbarians are at the gates, you better respond with "tit for tat" or they will win every time.. If it was a Democratic administration that "outed" a CIA operative, Republicans would be screaming for a trial for treason and the death penalty for the guilty. What have we heard from Democrats on this issue? Nada!! Is there nobody in America to stand up to these people and allow us to progress into the 21st century? Well, thank you for allowing me to comment.

Greg Fair

i pry Mitt gets the nomination. That way we could easily win the white house!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted By Shawnie – Grants Pass, OR: "Gay marriage isn’t deeply Christian, regardless of party affiliation."

Either is pluralist marriage, or getting baptized for someone who has already died, or that Native Americans were originally decended from Isrealites.

The Dead Sea scrolls actually exist. Where are the golden tablets?

Shawnie, the Republicans don't get into peoples' lives and tell them how to live. Since when? They tell us not to have abortions and continuously try to change the law of the land. They tell us not to criticize the government that is supposed to work for us. They tell us taxes are bad, but continually look for tax breaks for their friends and promote tax-funded pork in their districts. They want surveillance on everyone in the name of "national security." They want to get rid of "activist" judges and replace them with their own activists like Alito and Roberts. Etc., etc., and so forth.

How could an elitist like Romney know anything about what real America wants or needs. Empty rhetoric continues to plague these cons. In reality the general public is not that interested in politics. I believe they are starting to pay attention to these political salesmen.

"If you want an intelligent, moral, deeply Christian family man to follow, check out Obama.

Gay marriage isn't deeply Christian, regardless of party affiliation.

Shawnie,

You missed the point completely. If you go to Mitt's website the discussion was health care and how would Mitt change the system we have today. The man that asked the question of Mitt was a doctor dealing with child ailments and obesity.

Everyone of Mitt's responses put the problems solely on the individual. Specifically Mitt said the problem of insuring the 40 million people without insurance is a matter best dealt with the individual and healthcare insurance providers, like insurance companies are going to cut their prices.

Child obesity is a social problem that affects low income folks the most. Families on low incomes or subsidized incomes cannot afford healthy diets. For whatever reason healthy foods cost more than foods which are high in fat. Is child obesity the fault of the parent? Sure it is but what other options do parents have available to them? Mitt's answer to parents is twist in the wind. It isn't his problem.

Every child, regardless of the situation, is INDEED the responsibility of the President. He or she represents every person in the country. That's what he or she is elected to do.

Mitt's answer to the tough issues is to not deal with them at all. I'd vote for spongebob squarepants before I'd vote for Mitt Romney.

Fred Thompson makes a MUCH better choice.

I hope that Mitt Romney is the GOP choice for the general election. He is the John Kerry of the Republican Party, and Clinton or Obama would beat him in a walk.

Out with Adam Smith and in with Karl Marx. A good sound bite, Mitt, but how terribly sophomoric. I feel for you Republicans out there when your leaders sound so desperate, throwing around simplistic, mindless rhetoric on the national stage. How wildly they grasp; hoping to gain some momentum, to stir you in some way, even if it means invoking that same old, tired, fraudulent Ayn Randian, Cold War, Trickle-Down rhetoric.

Does Mitt actually think the United States has a capitalist economy? What we have is a MIXED ECONOMY. Don't let them keep talking to you like you're 10 years old. Don't let them stir you with empty slogans – that's how we got stuck with W. Twice.

If you want an intelligent, moral, deeply Christian family man to follow, check out Obama. His party affiliation should not matter. My guess is that his ideas and ways of looking at the country are not far from your own.

Come On Republicans.... Put Romney on your ticket so Hillary can tear him apart!

David – I disagree with your "pass the buck" conclusion.

Republicans aren't about big government reaching into everybody's lives and telling them how they should be or how to live.

The responsibility for obese children lies first and foremost with their parents, then their community and schools, then the city, then the state... etc. It isn't pass the buck, it is put the power to act where it rightfully belongs.

By your logic, if there is a fat child in your neighborhood, then the blame lies with the U.S. President? Talk about passing the buck!!!

That is all the republicans ever do, play on fear. When in actuality if you look at the facts, Republicans are using the War on Terror as a bumpersticker, or otherwise known as playing on fear. I would also wager that History argues that talking with enemies helps situations, now I wouldn't neccesarily willie-nillie, but where we can protect a certain image. Three Administrations talk with the Soviet Union when it was Communist. And I agree what is wrong with a "European States".

Travis,
democratic socialism is different then a socialist dictatorship. The only elected socialist In the US is a senator from Vermont.

Why is this has to be either or scenario? There are good aspects about the socialist system and there are good aspects about the capitalist system or the ideas that inspire such a system. We just have to find the right balance.

I'm no socialist, but I think funding military operations in Iraq and around the region for the next ten years is far more dangerous to us economically than a President who would be willing to sign in some universal health care plan.

Of course, I'd rather have neither, which is why I'm a Paul man. And if he can't get the presidency, I'm hoping Republicans will somehow take back Congress and we can get a Democratic president. Assuming it's possible for them to work together.

America doesn't want a wishy-washy flip-flopper who changes his mind more often than Imelda Marcos changed her shoes.

It's easier for Mitt to criticize other candidates than it is for him to discuss his own campaign.

"We can't have as a nation 40 million people saying I don't have insurance and if I get sick I want someone else to pay" Mitt Romney –

So, Mr. Romney, what do you do with those 40 million uninsured people? Surprise! Indirectly we are all paying for those people already in higher insurance and healthcare costs.

"It's a conservative idea insisting that individuals have responsibility for their own health care. I think it appeals to people on both sides of the aisle – insurance for everyone without a tax increase." Mitt Romney –

So, Mr. Romney, how exactly do you cover 40 million uninsured individuals without a tax increase? If these people can't afford insure right now how can you say they should be responsible for their own insurance and at the same time say insurance for all at with no tax increase?

Oh that's right, it's a market driven system Mr. Romney proposes. Allow insurance companies to offer affordable insurance to those 40 million people in need so that everyone can get the care they require. Well surprise! There are already low cost insurance programs available. The problem is that they don't cover many ailments. In other words Mitt's plan is to do nothing for the 40 million un-insured.

Those quotes come right off the Mitt Romney website.

When asked how his presidency would deal with childhood obesity Mitt says the states' school systems should deal with the issue. The federal government should not get involved. Way to pass the buck on that one Mr. Romney. So, once again, Mitt's answer if to do nothing. It isn't his problem.

who's Romeny?

The people who will decide the 2008 presidential race are the ones who are sick of right-left baiting.

I haven't heard a thing from Romney about what he would actually do as president. All I've seen him do is throw the people of Massachusetts under his campaign bus.

And dammit CNN, get a copy editor for your blogs. 'American is not happy'?

Roaming Romney!He will roam with any idea to get elected.What has Bush's capitalism left America?Run away deficit benefitting Socialist China,outsourcing and millions of insured Americans.Enough of roaming economics,vote out Republicans!

I remember similar comments made by Republicans about Democrats "measuring for drapes" before they got their 'thumpin in November...is this a sign of things to come?

Wait a while, you'll see Romney flip-flop on this one, too.

I for one wish we did live in a European style state….ah, it would mean safer cities, better access to health care, better transportation systems, better food, and particularly more style.

Not to mention rampant unemployment, and ridiculous out of control taxation. Go live there if you want Europe's system so badly..

Apparently none of you lived in the 1900's. Either that or you didn't learn the most important lesson of the era - socialism is awful.

Deaths by socialist dictators:
USSR – 61,911,000, China – 45,236,000, Cambodia – 2,035,000, Vietnam – 1,678,000, North Korea – 1,663,000

Unemployment Rates:
France: 8.9%, Finland: 8.5%, Germany: 9.2%, Spain: 11.3%
United States: 4.4%

Tax Rates:
Denmark: 38-59%, France: 10%-48.09%, Germany: 15-42%, Spain: 15-45%
United States: 0-35%

Wow, sign me up for some of that!

Mitt is a stellar leader– a man of integrity who is methodical in his problem solving. He will also act as a representative of the people who elect him as opposed to serving his own interests. I don't think there is another candidate like that– especially not Clinton.

Romney is right,as someone who stayed in Europe for years before comming to America,i know how bad the European system is leading to a lack of opportunities as you can see the high unemployment rate in France.The Europeans have realised that and are now moving to the right.

I for one wish we did live in a European style state....ah, it would mean safer cities, better access to health care, better transportation systems, better food, and particularly more style.

As far as "most Americans" wanting Obama style foreign relations. Yeah, right.

Romney is the best! Go Mitt.

Mitt Romney is simply playing smart politics. Instead of focusing his energy on playing "catch-up" with the other Republican candidates, he is focusing his energy on the Democrats. And Hillary Clinton DID say that "this has been a do-it-yourself economy for too long. This needs to be a 'shared responsibility' and 'we're-in-it-together' economy. Sounds like socialism to me.

Romney needs to be tested for Drugs – he is hallucinating again!

Get a grip, Mitt. No one's falling for this right-wing, red-baiting blather. The only Marxists anyone knows, let alone takes seriously, these days are Grouch, Harpo, Chico and Zeppo. I don't think Hillary's got any ideas about putting their faces on a new Mt. Rushmore.

Romney – like he matters.

The biggest flip-flopper ever has no real positions, no real identity. If the far right wants a candidate who's been almost a decrier of the Republican party, please do nominate him.

And yes, Mitt, Dems *are* measuring drapes. If you think this criminal party is getting another chance, you're sadly mistaken.

Since there's no reason for us to be in Iraq, especially now, than whatever ol' "Get A" Mitt whines about concerning Dem positions is meaningless.

What's wrong with "European-type state.' again?

Less corporate interest manipulation of the government?

Suppose we should "stay the course" then, Mitt?

I've noticed a lot of Karl Marx/communist/socialist fear-mongering tactics thrown out by Republicans lately. I would be willing to bet the vast majority have no idea what socialism is, how it probably has been a benefit to them (minimum wage, child labor protection, etc.). Even the Pledge of Allegiance was written by a socialist!
The problem with the "Right", is that they generally don't consider anyone other than their own economic elite. Oh sure, they get the manipulated masses to vote for them with single issue distractions like abortion or the bible. The "Right" added the "one nation under god" segment to the Pledge during times of fear and warmongering not too much unlike today.
I'm not even necessarily pro-socialism, but the fear tactics used lately is obvious and pathetic. "Communist News Network"? Duh!

I think Mitt is a bit off base. I actually think that most Americans would agree that TALKING with enemy states is a good idea. How else do you resolve your issues? I've never understood how the current administration continues to abhor dialogue, despite the obvious fact that not talking to your enemies does nothing but engender greater mistrust and dislike.