Mitt Romney lies about abortion

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[SDGOP]

In his latest interview with RedState, Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney responds to a question about his abortion position by saying that he's never adopted the label "pro-choice."

That's all well and good. Mitt Romney wants to be called pro-life. I'd like to be the King of all Londinium and wear a shiny hat.

But let's not kid ourselves: there is no substantive difference between the position labeled "pro-choice," declaring your support for "the right to choose." And that is something that Mitt Romney has done repeatedly over the course of his political career. To say otherwise is to tell a lie.

[stands2reason]

Okay, he's pro-"A woman's right to choose."

How is that different from being "pro-choice?"

[rhombus]

I am a sometimes resident of Mass and many times resident of NH. Romney appears to me as very efficient, focussed, and somebody who knows how to administrate. I don't know how he'd do "feeling out pain." It's a joke that came from the Clinton years but sometimes very important. Bush had his moments, over 9/11 and with war widows and crippled vets. The question really is: Will Romney or Rudy or Allen or whoever we elect have the strength to send volunteers off to battle, console their families and tell the world why it is necessary? The next President will have to do that a lot I'm afraid.

[Diogenesis]

With all due respect to you, Massachusetts did not have
floods of illegal aliens previously (except perhaps from Ireland),
did NOT have socialized medicine (which is due next year
during the reign of Romney), and did not have
a negative population gain year after year (tied with New York in that notoriety.

So what miracle do you speak of? His (lack of) control of the Courts?
or perhaps his (lack of) control of the legislature?
Inquiring minds want to know. Thanks in advance.

[FauxBlonde]

I suppose. I wouldn't ever elect a cult member, like say a scientologist. I might vote for a Mormon who hadn't done a mission, but I don't think I could ever vote for one who had.

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So you'd vote for a Mormon, just not a good Mormon?

[stands2reason]

"I'm what ever you want me to be, babe." ;-)

[Ronaldus Magnus]

"I respect and will fully protect a woman's right to choose. That choice is a deeply personal one, and the women of our state should make it based on their beliefs, not mine and not the government's."
-Mitt Romney in a 2002 GOP acceptance speech

"I've never called myself pro-choice."
-Mitt Romney in a 2006 Redstate interview

Gov. Romney is clearly misrepresenting himself and his record. If he wins the primary it won't matter if any of us vote for him. Conviction is a Republican virtue, and our side will not vote in sufficient numbers to elect such a blatant falsifier. These troubled times call for leaders we can believe in, and Mitt Romney simply cannot be trusted.

[Radix]

"Also, Romney has totally abdicated regarding SOCIALIZED medicine of which Massachusetts will have the Hillary-plan FIRST of all states."

You are right about the Socialized medicine....

The business of the Turnpike Authority is a whole nother matter.

The "Authority" angle is being played all over this state. The Legislature here is not going to allow ANY governor to undermine the great hackerama.

When the truth about the Massachusetts Port Authority gets out Senators and Congresscritters from all over will be compelled to get involved. The Mass. Bay Transporataion authority is another fiasco. (Workers retiring after only 23 years for example and getting pensions greater than average working people earn at real jobs.)

The last time that I looked there were over 200 Authorities in this state. Each of them is quasi-independent and completely protected by the political leadership on Be-A-Con Hill.

The Authorities are the bread and butter of the entrenched pols. Romney only got as much done as he did because of the story about the dead lady, and the looming federal investigations.

[sitetest]

Dear Ronaldus Magnus,

Oh, but don't you see?? Mr. Romney is telling the truth!! Although he has been a pro-abort, by his own confession, for over 30 years, he has never used the words, "I am pro-choice."

Thus, he can truthfully say, "I've never called myself pro-choice."

ROTFLMAO!! I can't believe people are willing to eat this shi!t!!! Barnum had it pegged!!


sitetest

[stands2reason]

If Romney will admit he changed his mind, that would mean something.

People do change their mind, nothing wrong with that.

But he's not. His claim is that he was never "pro-choice" even though he stated ABORTION SHOULD REMAIN LEGAL!

It's a Clintonian claim of the worst sort.

[Ronaldus Magnus]

I can't believe people are willing to eat this shi!t!!! Barnum had it pegged!!

I guess it all depends on what your definition of 'is' is.

[Diogenesis]

"The last time that I looked there were over 200 Authorities in this state. Each of them is quasi-independent and completely protected by the political leadership on Be-A-Con Hill."

[shudder]

"The Authorities are the bread and butter of the entrenched pols.
Romney only got as much done as he did because of the story about the dead lady, and the looming federal investigations."

Exactly. My point was that after the roof crushed the woman, he had the authority
but failed to move decisively.

Is it not ironic that if you live West or North of Boston you will pay for that through increased tolls.
On the other hand, if you are south of Boston (and actually USE the Big Dig)
you will probably get out of paying (no tolls).

[stands2reason]

Yeah, but he only said that to get elected THEN.

NOW, he's telling the truth.

(/sarc)

[stands2reason]

I won't vote for a pro-abort. I can't. I have to know that the nominee will put up constitutionalist judges who know that RvW is bad case law.

[Radix]

"Then why did he say things like this: "

""I believe that abortion should be safe and legal in this country."

If it is going to be done, (and it is) then it should be done safely. It should not be done illegally.

I agree with that, and I am not pro-abortion.

[FauxBlonde]

Clearing my throat now -- you do realize you called Mormons who didn't serve missions BAD and Mormons who did GOOD. That's as twisted and offensive as judging a Mormon not worthy of a vote because he/she served a mission.

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I can see how someone might take it that way, but remember, our leaders tell us that very worthy young man should serve a mission. If someone like Romney who was born into the church and otherwise healthy chose not to heed the teachings of our modern prophets, I'd have to say that person was a bit of a slacker...or lazy...or just didn't take church teachings seriously. None of those things sound very "good" to me.

[stands2reason]

So "pro-lifers" in Mass should say "I believe abortion should be legal."

Was he lying then, or is he lying now?

And would he admit either?

[stands2reason]

He'll come out tomorrow and say "I never was 'anti-gun!'"

[stands2reason]

If you see a post start with "In other news..." be prepared that it is most likely a joke.

[WestVirginiaRebel]

Here's the thing: the Romney haters are getting desperate because they know a candidate who speaks only to the religious conservatives wouldn't win in the general election. The religous activists who call themselves conservatives want a Bush clone who believes in Christian Socialist nanny-statism, not a Jeffersonian/Reagan Republican. At this stage, it's unlikely that George Foot-In-His-Mouth-Allen or somebody like Rick Santorum or Sam Brownback is going to win the nomination. Governors become President, not Senators or one-issue candidates.

Romney is not perfect. But he is a better choice than McCain and he would be strong in the WOT, which is what people care about.

Another thing. Roe v. Wade isn't going to be overturned any time soon, certainly not under a Democratic administration, which is what we'd get if only the religious activists voted in the general election.

[BlackElk]

Granting that Romney seems marginally better than he used to be, I did witness his debates against Ted the Swimmer some years back and suffered his weaseling on the slaughter of innocent babies which was a disgrace not only to Mitt Romney but to the honorable and pro-life Mormon faith in which his family has played a leading role.

His father washed out in 1968 as Nelson Rockefeller's surrogate candidate and stalking horse after suddenly publicly proclaiming himself anti-war (unlike Nelson Rockefeller) and claiming to have been "brainwashed" when previously he was not anti-war. The Romneys are not graceful when trying to pirouette on a dime issue-wise.