[ansel12]

but any fair minded person knew what Romney meant - the writer here is intentionally misinterpreting him.

Nice try, but it was a weird and creepy thing to say that made no sense and showed not only how out of touch he is, but how indifferent he is to at least half of American citizens, that is why he apologized for it and no one can define what the 47% is.

[skeeter]

It was obvious he was referring to voters and his campaign's strategy, not 'dismissing' Americans as beneath his consideration.

But I guess you can interpret him anyway you like.