Posted on 12/12/2006 12:55:40 PM PST by PDR
Hmm... I haven't found that to be the case with our newly opened Staples. There are a few places where you can find some of the same stuff at lower prices, but I certainly wouldn't call Staples overpriced.
Vetoing the assault weapon ban would have been an empty gesture. The 99% democrat legislature would override his veto without skipping a heartbeat.
Do you write headlines for newspapers?
"Experts agree...", "Many people...", "Some say..."
"It doesn’t hurt that Romney has star power as well. He was named one of People magazine’s 50 most beautiful people in 2002.
Up close and personal he ain't too pretty."
Are you kidding? Say what you like about his policies, but physically he's pure central casting.
Then you're an idiot.
Thanks for the post.
In addition to providing a positive look at Romney's accomplishments, this is an excellent piece of journalism.
Interesting reading and a very worthy post. As far as Romney goes, I was not previously in favor of him in any way but this article has opened my eyes to his positive aspects. I continue to have misgivings about his anti-gun stances and morality areas. It will certainly make for interesting discussions over the next two years.
As you pointed out, it was nice of the governor to sign legislation that stops the requirement that Pardini target guns be dropped on concrete!
That's hardly "very pro gun".
And as I mentioned, you need a special permit to own a .22 Model 41 target gun. Very pro gun!
But as you point out, if A hunter (one that gets all the permits and licences, can't buy ammo or powder in Mass without a rifle permit and blackpowder storage permit) owns A blackpowder rifle, he no longer needs to unload it completely before crossing a road. What a pro-gun thing to do, good for Mitt!
Is Glock on the governor's Approved Firearms List yet? I know it was not a while ago, so that no new Glock could be sold in Massachusetts. I bet more people would like to get a Glock than an Pardini.
Romney is doing little things that nibble the edges, but nothing to correct real injustices. You cannot take back what he said about ugly guns, and you can't deny that he supports the Brady Act.
It's the police chief's discretion up there whether or not you can legally own any sort of firearm, and the chief can impose any restriction he chooses before you can get a permit (according to www.goal.org). Romney has done nothing to correct this.
He's made vague comments about the second amendment and hunting. You seem to know a lot about him, Obelisk, has he ever stated what he thinks of RKBA? Is the second A just about hunting to him, is it a "collective right" or an individual right?
Until he clarifies his stance or explains why "assault weapons" are so bad, I'll continue to support his appointment as Chief of Staff to the POTUS.
Say what you like about his policies, but physically he's pure central casting.
The one time I have heard Romney talking, he was bragging about his good looking, successful kids. He's probably giving an accurate description, but not everyone is going to find it so attractive to hear this.
"Are you kidding? Say what you like about his policies, but physically he's pure central casting."
I've only seen him on TV but I agree with Obelisk, he has solid presence, good looks, and a nice speaking manner. He'd fit in with a lot of Hollywood actors; he's smooth.
He may make a good press secretary, if he can think on his feet, and as I've already said, he'd make a great chief of staff.
Why?
I think when Republicans realize that their only viable primary choices are Giuliani, McCain and Romney, they will hand Romney the nomination decisively.
He is far and away the smartest, sanest, most experienced executive in the lot. He looks great, he's very likeable, he's got great integrity, and I think the mainstream voters will like him once they get to know him.
He is the most conservative Republican candidate with a real shot running.
I have no doubt that he will be a much better president than George Bush.
I may not be in agreement with him on all the issues, but certainly he is orders of magnitude more qualifed and capable than McCain. And he is more conservative than Giuliani.
This is all well and good, but the Romney Campaign is finished. It is done. No more money will be raised, except perhaps from the Gerbil Lobby. Buh bye Mitt.
Romney's great strength is that he's a manager -- a business-oriented administrator -- rather than an ideologue or professional politician. It also may be a great weakness, since business-oriented managerial leaders often don't quite get the human factor in politics and government.
"This is all well and good, but the Romney Campaign is finished. It is done. No more money will be raised, except perhaps from the Gerbil Lobby. Buh bye Mitt."
You're just hilarious. Mitt has absolutely unprecedented business ties. He could raise 50 million by next December in his sleep. Not to mention he's worth about a half a billion. Wishful thinking on your part.
Yes it is, actually. I hope he drops out on his own. This stuff is too damaging. Then again, I like Rudy and am cringing to think what tidbits will come out of his 2 year "three's company" existence with the two gay guys after he moved out of Gracie Mansion.
Reasons to like Romney:
He was against abortion after he was for it.
He was against gay rights after he was for it.
He's from Massachusetts. Gotta be OK.
A change of pace, perhaps. Sorry there's so much reading involved. ;-)
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