Romney gives serious talk at GOP dinner

trailblazersblog.dallasnews.com ^ | 04-01-09 | Romney gives serious talk at GOP dinner

[GOP_Lady]

Former presidential candidate Mitt Romney gave a pretty philosophical keynote at the GOP fundraiser tonight.

At times the 30-minute address sounded like a history lesson or a college lecture.

As the crowd welcomed him with a standing ovation, Romney warned that he'd be speaking seriously. This would be no pep rally full of political zingers.

"These are critical times," Romney said. "Defining times for the world and the nation."

Romney talked about what he saw as competing world philosophies, including that of jihadists, and critical times in history, like the Civil War and the American Revolution.

"Republicans are the revolutionaries of the day because we fervently, passionately, ardently believe that the individual accounts for the strength of America today," Romney said.

The former Massachusetts governor and businessman also explained how he sees the Democrats' view on power: that it lies in the hands of government and bureaucrats.

"We recognize it is the power of the individual that's made America what it is," Romney said.

He later continued, "I think the American people are seeing through what's happening. The Democrats are trying to use the crisis to further their philosphy of the supremacy of government ... The American people are not as thick as some would believe or have us believe."

[TAdams8591]

Romney’s position on guns is no different than President Bush’s was.

[Leisler]

Mitt gives comments that Obama’s doing good, right things.

Average voter thinks to himself, if Mr. Conservative says Obama’s doing great, why should I support the old stiff white guy Republican?

Mitt just doesn’t get it. Politics is war.

It was like when he was Governor, he couldn’t care less who he awarded judgeship’s too. Gawd, the laughing that must of occurred on Beacon Hill when he threw away his power and perks.

And now Team Obama is hanging Mitt pictures on the wall.

[GOP_Lady]

I totally agree. I have always stated that they would make an outstanding team.

[TAdams8591]

"Romney and Palin would put an end to Obama."

Oh, I agree...that would be a KILLER ticket and THE END for Obama! Our own redgirl was pushing for that ticket in May 2007! : ) And she saved the post.

[TigersEye]

Romney signs off on permanent assault weapons ban

“Deadly assault weapons have no place in Massachusetts,” Romney said, at a bill signing ceremony on July 1 with legislators, sportsmen’s groups and gun safety advocates. “These guns are not made for recreation or self-defense. They are instruments of destruction with the sole purpose of hunting down and killing people.”

Bush wasn't good on the 2nd Amendment (not sure how that's an excuse in the first place) but I don't think he ever said anything like that.

I'll fight against Mitt tooth and nail myself.

[Leisler]

Mitt’s like 60. Harvard Law/MBA. If he is still ‘learning’, doesn’t know, there is something wrong with him. And, there is.

[Leisler]

Deadly (are there any other kind?) assault weapons should be in the hands of every citizen.

[TAdams8591]

I think you'll learn the hardway, your prediction is incorrect.

Governor Romney is the person we need in the whitehouse NOW! And we'll need him even more in 2012.

[SoConPubbie]

Ever notice that whenever you post facts about Romney the Romney cheerleaders suddenly go silent?

Or they respond with some fanciful answer that your facts are meaningless?

[ChuckHam]

I suggest you look at the post you responded to. This post was a repost of the founder and own of FR. If you want to promote Romney I suggest you go somewhere else. This website is not for you or your kind.

[Leisler]

He’s old, boring, stiff, fading, beloved by the beltway GOP/RNC which isn’t even supported by its base.

He’s a Mormon Steve Forbes, another nice guy.

[SoConPubbie]

Once again, the truth about Romney, from his own words, is posted and all we here is crickets.

[editor-surveyor]

"The only men in the GOP with any guts are women."

Sad but undeniable.

[TigersEye]

Amen!

[TAdams8591]

"Like President Bush, Governor Romney Would Have Signed The Assault Weapons Ban Extension At That Time (2004) But Will Not Seek To Reinstate The Ban. As Governor Romney stated on CNN and "Meet the Press," had he been President and had the Assault Weapons Ban extension reached his desk, like President Bush, he would have signed it. That bill did not pass Congress. Governor Romney has stated that he would not reinstate that Assault Weapons Ban. In fact, Governor Romney does not support any new gun laws including a ban on semi-automatic firearms. He would consider limitations on weapons of unusual lethality like grenades, rocket launchers, fully automatic firearms and what are legally known as destructive weapons. (NBC's "Meet The Press," 12/16/2007; CNN's "The Situation Room," 11/26/2007; The Des Moines Register, 10/23/2007)"

[DirtyHarryY2K]

Actions not words....
I look at their pandering and voting record. Not their promises. Romney is no Conservative.

[SoConPubbie]

I think you'll learn the hardway, your prediction is incorrect.

Governor Romney is the person we need in the whitehouse NOW! And we'll need him even more in 2012.

Somebody who supports the Socialist bailouts and who has his own socialist health-care proposal in action and costing the state of MA billions of dollars in cost overruns is NOT the man we need in the whitehouse.

[Leisler]

Frankly, 99% are Mormons and crazed like Catholics were about JFK, or blacks about Obama.

Very basic, it happens.

[TigersEye]

Apparently you missed the link I posted and Mitt's own words. He did vote for an "assault weapons" ban.

[Leisler]

He’s all over the place. Nuanced.

Yeah, another strong( not ) position.