Except that's not true, and he knows it. Because his Massachusetts plan and the ACA are essentially the same thing. And the ACA does let you switch insurers if you don't like the service you're getting. Just like you can in Massachusetts.

Because Romney will lie to anyone, or say anything, if he thinks it will help him become president. And that's the worry about him. It's not that his temperament is "scary" or that his beliefs are. It's that he's a fraud.

All he was talking about yesterday was having the ability to switch health insurers - or any other service business - if they don't provide you the service they provide you. Anyone who is clipping that statement to have it mean something else is being disingenuous.

Of course, Romney can't really complain about this, since he's already done this in his ads and when called on it basically said, "Who cares?" But just because Mitt Romney has no shame and will say anything it doesn't mean the rest of us shouldn't either. You've got to call it bullshit in both instances.

And I suppose everyone wants to hire people who provide good service.

Why wouldn't you?

WSS

@westside-steve said:

So what in particular frightens you so badly?

Romney isn't actually very scary at all. That's why the further right members of the party arent on board.

WSS

I know these are sound bites, deemed for sensationalizing, but when you say "corporations are people too," & "I like to fire people who provide services to me," that gives one a glimpse of his makeup.

His second statement is something we all may do from time to time- whether it's looking for a cement contractor, yard service, furniture mover, etc., so it's forgivable to a degree. Tie it into the first statement however, and it appears he's all about the old saying "my way or the highway."

Will he be willing to budge? There's enough gridlock in Washington. He & Gingrich (aka "Captain Gridlock") are the leading contenders for a major political party? I used to lean to the right, I just can't buy into the "Rs" anymore. Just my 2 cents.

@bob806 said:

It's official for sure now- Romney scares the hell out of me. Wake up Republicans.

So what in particular frightens you so badly?

Romney isn't actually very scary at all. That's why the further right members of the party arent on board.

WSS

@heckofajobbrownie said:

No, actually it's not

. I have nothing to do with it. That's just another play from your sad bag of tricks. All this to defend Mitt Romney's statement that Obama wants everyone to make the same amount of money.

Well not really but if it gives you a reason to hate him......

I enjoyed visiting your world. I'm going to go back to reality now. Have a nice weekend.

You're always welcome.

Thanks for the coffee cake.

Wss

I enjoyed visiting your world. I'm going to go back to reality now. Have a nice weekend.

@heckofajobbrownie said:

(Exhale.)

Steve, growing income inequality is a real issue, and all over the world. "Class warfare" is talking point. And you seem to have no interest or ability to talk about this in any real way. It's just angst. And no matter what I say, you'd rather argue with some dreadlocked fool with a Che shirt, and point out what he says. Like he represents me. Or like I care.

So go find someone like that and let loose. Tell them how much you hate moochers, union grifters, and whiny minorities. I'm not that interested.

Get as huffy as you wish.

It's your campaign dude.

WSS

Steve, growing income inequality is a real issue, and all over the world. "Class warfare" is talking point. And you seem to have no interest or ability to talk about this in any real way. It's just angst. And no matter what I say, you'd rather argue with some dreadlocked fool with a Che shirt, and point out what he says. Like he represents me. Or like I care.

So go find someone like that and let loose. Tell them how much you hate moochers, union grifters, and whiny minorities. I'm not that interested.

No matter where the school is located in the system they all get paid much more than the average american.

And there's still a huge gap between the kids in a crappy school system and a pretty school system.

Basically the same teacher credentials the same textbooks the same curriculum...

So it looks as though the opportunity is there.

That means there must be something more to the inequality then simply legalistic differences.

WSS

@heckofajobbrownie said:

Steve, again, when people speak of equality, they're talking about legal equality. Most of that has been achieved already.

You want to know what I would do to promote equality? Try and get states to recognize gay marriage.

Repealing "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" was another positive step for equality.

As for economic equality, I don't believe in that, and nobody else does either. What you're trying to do is create equal opportunity, which is mostly about public safety, public health, public education, and access to higher education.

You're wrong Heck.

Your entire campaign so far is class warfare; in specific the gap between the 1 and 99%.

Maybe you wish it weren't the case but that's it.

And while we aren't 12 I'd say 90% or more of the voters can't see further than "sticking it to the rich" or "sticking it tio the poor.

It's reality time bud.

WSS

You want to know what I would do to promote equality? Try and get states to recognize gay marriage.

Repealing "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" was another positive step for equality.

As for economic equality, I don't believe in that, and nobody else does either. What you're trying to do is create equal opportunity, which is mostly about public safety, public health, public education, and access to higher education.

@heckofajobbrownie said:

God, this gets sadder by the hour. Now we're talking about Occupy Wall Street. And apparently what someone there said is now Obama's view. And you still don't seem to grasp the point about equality.

And then this:

"When the government is used to put the clamps on 1 demographic to boost another it's not about equality. It's about outcome.

Then again you claim your against equality anyway so I don't see why you're so angry."

You can't keep any of these terms straight. This is just a world salad. You're arguing with someone who doesn't exist, who thinks all people should make the same amount of money. It doesn't mean anything, or get us anywhere.

Stop digging.

Heck I'm completely consistent.Your onkly defense is changing the subject denial and som epetty name calling.

Tell you what,. You give me examples of how to establish "equality."

Then you can tell me exactly why it doesn't involve some type of Robin Hood ism.

WSS

@heckofajobbrownie said:

You really are stuck in the 80s, aren't you? What do top end tax rate increases have to do with affirmative action programs?

Steve, try again: Can you think of another, more obvious reason for increasing income taxes on top end earners?

Well I know that some believe that it will increase much needed revenue. Others believe that the drag on the economy caused by those higher taxes will be a drag on the system aren't worth it.

But here we are talking about outcome based social engineering and making everyone more equal.

That's your campaign strategy 1 versus 99. I think it's stupid and no we are not 12. What I say about the top rated is that it's not so important if there are enough loopholes to get around paying that number.

But that's a completely different issue then trying to make americans equal.

WSS

@heckofajobbrownie said:

Contrary to what you think, some people think about these issues in a way other than, "Yeah, let's make the other side eat it!"

Because we're not 12 In Congress.

Fixed that for you.

Because we're not 12.

You're still missing the point. But I'm getting tired of asking. There's no there here.

Hint: we spend a lot more than we take in, and it's about to get a lot worse.

? We all know that top rate is just the poison pill you guys want republicans to swallow.

WSS

Steve, try again: Can you think of another, more obvious reason for increasing income taxes on top end earners?

@heckofajobbrownie said:

If you want to go off on a tangent, try this: every time top end tax rates come up, you frame it as taking money from the rich to pay for programs for poor people.

Can you think of another, more obvious reason for increasing income taxes on top end earners? Can you think of any other reason?

Sure I can.

I'll try to stay away from those absolutes we were talking about.

And besides taxpayer funded programs there are various forms of affirmative action and set asides.

And I suppose I could even think of some of those things that weren't all that bad. There are probably even plenty of programs I can live with. It's a matter of degree I suppose. So there's really no need to go into hardcore denial mode.

WSS

Can you think of another, more obvious reason for increasing income taxes on top end earners? Can you think of any other reason?