Stay tuned for my next big essasy. Meanwhile enjoy this media quote from the Offices Of council Member Jumaane D. Williams of Brooklyn, New York. (09/20/12 M.R)
BROOKLYN, NY, September 18, 2012: Council
Member Jumaane D. Williams (D-Brooklyn) released the following
statement in response to incendiary comments made by Republican
presidential candidate Mitt Romney at a private fundraiser on May 17th
in Florida, which were captured on hidden camera and released to Mother
Jones. Among his remarks, Romney said that 47 percent of Americans, who
will "vote for the President no matter what", are "dependent on
government," "believe that they are victims," and think that government
"has a responsibility to care for them."
"For
anyone still undecided between President Obama's leadership and the
Republican alternative, I encourage them to watch this footage of how
Mitt Romney honestly values, or rather devalues, much of this country.
In front of his highest dollar supporters, at the home of a hedge fund
manager, this presidential pretender openly dismissed half of America
and its struggles. Every American in the 47 percent that Romney derides
pays taxes and works to contribute to this economy, some possibly at
higher percentages than a candidate who hides his money in foreign bank
accounts. True leaders don't dismiss people, and they certainly don't
say it's not their job 'to worry about those people'.
"A
real debate about personal responsibility and tax liability would be
acceptable for this election, but that is not what Mitt Romney is
offering America. As the new standard-bearer for the Republican Party,
he seeks to divide our country even further socioeconomically or even
racially, as he suggested at the same fundraiser. By doing so, Romney
hopes to distract everyone from his platform of killing Social Security
and Medicare, eliminating regulations on Wall Street and outsourcing
local jobs. I believe he underestimates the intelligence of the American
voter, just as this video shows he underestimates the character and
commitment of the American people. I cannot wait until Election Day to
re-elect President Obama and continue a constructive conversation on
solving our nation's issues."
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