Mitt Romney working hard for the 2012 nominee

[ladiesbballcoach]

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Posted on November 03, 2010 by Mitt Romney

 

As I wrote in a new Washington Post op-ed this morning, Americans across the country have sent a very strong message to President Obama and his fellow travelers in Congress that they have had enough of their anti-growth, anti-investment, anti-jobs agenda.

 

Over the past two years, their policies scared employers, so jobs are scarce. The uncertainty and lack of predictability they created has caused businesses to shrink from spending and from hiring. Instead of helping to end the crisis, they made it deeper, longer and more painful.

 

But last night, we took a big first step toward getting our economy -- and our country -- back on the right track.

 

At last report, Republicans had regained control of the House with a net gain of over 60 seats, as well as seeing net gains of at least six seats in the Senate and at least six Governorships.

 

With your help, we've been working hard at my Free and Strong America PAC to spread the core principles that are at the heart of making America a stronger nation and which fortify our party -- that a competitive America is one where taxes are low and government is small, that our military superiority must never be compromised, that our cultural values need to be cherished and that unleashing the power of the free market is key to our economic future.

 

All told, your support gave me the resources to campaign for over 60 candidates in over 30 states and my PAC contributed over $1.1 million in direct support to over 500 candidates and conservative causes across the nation.

 

Your support was critical to us giving candidates like South Carolina Governor-elect Nikki Haley the help she needed to win by providing the resources for me to travel to South Carolina on her behalf and send $63,000 in direct contributions to her campaign through my PAC. You also helped us campaign for and send nearly $17,000 in direct support to New Mexico’s Governor-elect Susana Martinez, who is our nation’s first Hispanic female to be elected governor.

 

This year I've also worked hard to promote our shared conservative ideals by giving speeches at the Conservative Political Action Conference, the Values Voter Summit, and the AEI World Forum, and delivering the Annual Reagan Lecture at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library.

 

In addition, I also had the opportunity to travel the country discussing my book, “No Apology: The Case for American Greatness.” It was great reconnecting with old friends and making new ones as I traveled across the country talking about what we need to do to ensure we remain the world’s economic and military superpower.

 

We should all be proud of what we’ve accomplished together this year, and I look forward to working with you in the months ahead to build upon these victories and ensure that America remains, as it always has been, the beacon of freedom and hope for the world.

[formerkywrestler]

My Grandfather likes Romney quite a bit. I on the other hand am not a fan. Plus I will openly say it---active Mormons scare the hell out of me.

[True blue (and gold)]

I will openly say it---active Mormons scare the hell out of me.

 

I appreciate your candor. Why do you feel this way, if you don't mind me asking?

[UKMustangFan]

With a Liberterian candidate not being a feasible option, Romney is once again my choice for POTUS. He's not only the best option IMO, he's got the resume and record that shows he can get he economy turned around.

[formerkywrestler]

I appreciate your candor. Why do you feel this way, if you don't mind me asking?

A.) I'm atheist.

 

B) There are so many things about the Mormon religion that completely dumbfound me. I've actually read about it quite a bit and it leaves me speechless that people believe it. Having spent a lot of time around Mormons I just find them to be scary. I know this may sound silly to some but the South Park episode dealing with Mormons actually highlights a lot of it very well.

 

C) I'm not saying that Mormons can't be good people. Two of my good friends from hs are Mormon and they know exactly how I feel. Their family was one I liked but definitely not them or any Mormons I've ever encountered are people I'd want as POTUS.

Edited November 4, 2010 by formerkywrestler

[sportsfan41]

With a Liberterian candidate not being a feasible option, Romney is once again my choice for POTUS. He's not only the best option IMO, he's got the resume and record that shows he can get he economy turned around.

 

That's why I like him as well, he's a very successful businessman, he understands how money works and I think he could quite possibly be our best choice for reducing the deficit. I think the enormous debt the US has taken on should be cause for concern for just about any voter under the age of 40, or even under the age of 60 with kids for that matter.

[Habib]

I can't foresee Romney being successful in the Republican primary with how fervent the party has been against the health care law. He's going to be desperate to focus the debate elsewhere, but with a crowded field of conservatives he'll need an outside event to help, e.g. another recession.

[DragonFire]

A.) I'm atheist.

 

B) There are so many things about the Mormon religion that completely dumbfound me. I've actually read about it quite a bit and it leaves me speechless that people believe it. Having spent a lot of time around Mormons I just find them to be scary. I know this may sound silly to some but the South Park episode dealing with Mormons actually highlights a lot of it very well.

 

C) I'm not saying that Mormons can't be good people. Two of my good friends from hs are Mormon and they know exactly how I feel. Their family was one I liked but definitely not them or any Mormons I've ever encountered are people I'd want as POTUS.

 

As a former Mormon (raised then moved on), the things that draw people in to Mormonism are some of their strong values and a lot of comforting teachings. For those that believe in God, it can be bothersome to have the idea that those who do not or did not become Christian during their lives spend eternity in Hell. Mormons believe in baptism for the dead, and an afterlife before heaven where those that did not accept the teachings during life can accept it then. A second chance if you will. They teach about families being together forever and all that. Lots of comforting, emotional stuff.

 

Many of their teachings directly contradict Biblical teachings. The problem is that they have their own translation of the Bible, where things "that were lost" are added back in, which erase those contradictions. This creates a situation where those things seem perfectly normal to Mormons, but crazy to those that don't believe in their translation. You pretty much have to believe in Mormonism to believe they don't contradict.

 

When you're in it, things don't look the same way that they do to those outside, which is why it looks crazy to you, and now to me. There's a lot they hold back from you until later in life, "when you're ready". Like that their temple practices are lifted almost in their entirety from Freemasonry. Like that they believe Mormons who go to the Celestial Kingdom (think highest level of heaven) will become Gods and Goddesses and have their own universes to create and rule over. And the list goes on. When I started scraping the surface of those things at age 18, I was outta there. It's no coincidence that the characteristics I just described (normal to them but no one else, divergent teachings that they hold back until later) are often associated with cults.

 

Now, I do think it's an odd statement to say they scare you. I don't know what you think they're going to do differently than anyone else as POTUS. There were people when JFK was elected that said the Pope would rule the United States. It's nonsense. Religion is a tool to most politicians anyway.

 

I do agree that the South Park episode was pretty spot on with most stuff. Again, it's that weird situation where because they believe, it doesn't seem odd to them. Stuff like "God told me not to retranslate the pages because he is angry with me for giving them to you." To everyone on the outside, that equals "No crap, you can't duplicate it."

[formerkywrestler]

As a former Mormon (raised then moved on), the things that draw people in to Mormonism are some of their strong values and a lot of comforting teachings. For those that believe in God, it can be bothersome to have the idea that those who do not or did not become Christian during their lives spend eternity in Hell. Mormons believe in baptism for the dead, and an afterlife before heaven where those that did not accept the teachings during life can accept it then. A second chance if you will. They teach about families being together forever and all that. Lots of comforting, emotional stuff.

 

Many of their teachings directly contradict Biblical teachings. The problem is that they have their own translation of the Bible, where things "that were lost" are added back in, which erase those contradictions. This creates a situation where those things seem perfectly normal to Mormons, but crazy to those that don't believe in their translation. You pretty much have to believe in Mormonism to believe they don't contradict.

 

When you're in it, things don't look the same way that they do to those outside, which is why it looks crazy to you, and now to me. There's a lot they hold back from you until later in life, "when you're ready". Like that their temple practices are lifted almost in their entirety from Freemasonry. Like that they believe Mormons who go to the Celestial Kingdom (think highest level of heaven) will become Gods and Goddesses and have their own universes to create and rule over. And the list goes on. When I started scraping the surface of those things at age 18, I was outta there. It's no coincidence that the characteristics I just described (normal to them but no one else, divergent teachings that they hold back until later) are often associated with cults.

 

Now, I do think it's an odd statement to say they scare you. I don't know what you think they're going to do differently than anyone else as POTUS. There were people when JFK was elected that said the Pope would rule the United States. It's nonsense. Religion is a tool to most politicians anyway.

 

I do agree that the South Park episode was pretty spot on with most stuff. Again, it's that weird situation where because they believe, it doesn't seem odd to them. Stuff like "God told me not to retranslate the pages because he is angry with me for giving them to you." To everyone on the outside, that equals "No crap, you can't duplicate it."

I can't say it any better myself. Hence, why they scare they hell out of me.

[marvel]

active Mormons scare the hell out of me.

 

As long as it is not Muslims you are scared of. It is okay.

[formerkywrestler]

As long as it is not Muslims you are scared of. It is okay.

Comparatively to all other religions I'm more than ok with them.

[Randy Parker]

I can't foresee Romney being successful in the Republican primary with how fervent the party has been against the health care law. He's going to be desperate to focus the debate elsewhere, but with a crowded field of conservatives he'll need an outside event to help, e.g. another recession.

 

I think your assessment is spot-on. IMO, Romney is the only Republican who can beat Obama, but I don't see him getting the nomination.

[Alabama Larry]

Just curious, FormerKY, if you are an Atheist why would any religion do anything to you? And to Scare you?

 

What kind of name is Mitt? Is it short for anything? Is it a Nickname?

 

His religion was started by a single man which leads me to saying it is a false one.

[rockmom]

Just curious, FormerKY, if you are an Atheist why would any religion do anything to you? And to Scare you?

 

What kind of name is Mitt? Is it short for anything? Is it a Nickname?

His religion was started by a single man which leads me to saying it is a false one.

 

Would either of those keep you from voting for him?

[UKMustangFan]

Just curious, FormerKY, if you are an Atheist why would any religion do anything to you? And to Scare you?

 

What kind of name is Mitt? Is it short for anything? Is it a Nickname?

 

His religion was started by a single man which leads me to saying it is a false one.

 

"Your" religion was started by a single being as well...So does that make it a false one?