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Boris Johnson Whacks Romney
politico.com ^ | 7/26/12 | staff

Posted on 07/26/2012 1:03:53 PM PDT by BarnacleCenturion

Speaking in front of 60,000 assembled in Hyde Park at a concert to mark the end of the Olympic Torch relay, the London Mayor reaffirmed the city's zeal for the historic event.

'There are some people coming from around the world who don't yet know if we are ready,' the Mr Johnson roared.

'There's a guy called Mitt Romney who wants to know whether we are ready. Are we ready? Yes we are!'




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Funny stuff.

They are definitely not ready!

1 posted on 07/26/2012 1:04:02 PM PDT by BarnacleCenturion
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Boris Johnson is not a leftie. He is a conservative, albeit an English one.


3 posted on 07/26/2012 1:10:46 PM PDT by RoosterRedux (Obama: "If you've got a business -- you didn't build that. Somebody else made that happen.")
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To: BarnacleCenturion

I’m sure it was all in fun seeing that Romney was the guy that saved the 2002 games from going down in Olympic flames.


4 posted on 07/26/2012 1:14:41 PM PDT by VanDeKoik
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To: RoosterRedux
Willard "Myth" Romney is far, far to the Left of Ted Kennedy.


5 posted on 07/26/2012 1:17:10 PM PDT by Diogenesis ("Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. " Pres. Ronald Reagan)
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To: RoosterRedux

“He is a conservative”

Just did a quick search and found some of his writing:

“Muslims are at the heart of every aspect of society. Their contribution is something that all Londoners benefit from. Muslim police officers, doctors, scientists and teachers are an essential part of the fabric of London.

Islamic finance is contributing to the economy by changing the way Londoners invest, save, borrow and spend. There are valuable lessons that people of all backgrounds can learn from Islam such as the importance of community spirit, family ties, compassion and helping those less fortunate, all of which lie at the heart of the teachings of Ramadan.”


6 posted on 07/26/2012 1:18:09 PM PDT by BarnacleCenturion
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Lefties hate it when anybody criticizes them.
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Why ???

What did Lefty Willard say about the Mayor criticizing him ???


7 posted on 07/26/2012 1:25:36 PM PDT by Tennessee Nana
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Lefties hate it when anybody criticizes them.
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Why ???

What did Lefty Willard say about the Mayor criticizing him ???


8 posted on 07/26/2012 1:25:50 PM PDT by Tennessee Nana
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To: BarnacleCenturion
Boris used to be one of the few sane voices in the UK regarding the issue of islam. He was one of those who demanded that muslims adapt to the English values and way of life.

Something has apparently happened to poor Boris. Here's a article that ponders if Boris has converted...Boris Johnson converts to Islam.

Sadly, there was a time when Boris said, "Islam is THE problem!"

Alas...

9 posted on 07/26/2012 1:29:40 PM PDT by RoosterRedux (Obama: "If you've got a business -- you didn't build that. Somebody else made that happen.")
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It actually sounds like a motivational challenge question and reply between a leader and subordinate.

Are your troops ready? Hell yeah we're ready!

10 posted on 07/26/2012 1:31:25 PM PDT by kaboom
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11 posted on 07/26/2012 1:32:14 PM PDT by BarnacleCenturion
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To: kaboom

That’s the way it struck me as well.


12 posted on 07/26/2012 1:32:42 PM PDT by RoosterRedux (Obama: "If you've got a business -- you didn't build that. Somebody else made that happen.")
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To: BarnacleCenturion

It was monumentally stupid for Romney to say what he did. The Left is all over it today. Insulting your host is always boneheaded. It’s crap like this that really worries me going forward.


13 posted on 07/26/2012 1:33:13 PM PDT by montag813
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To: BarnacleCenturion

Romney set himself up for this. If you are a major US political figure you do not go overseas and make a statement that can be regarded as insulting your host.


14 posted on 07/26/2012 1:36:25 PM PDT by C19fan
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I agree, dumb move on his part.


15 posted on 07/26/2012 1:37:15 PM PDT by dfwgator (FUJR (not you, Jim))
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Much ado about nothing yawnnn


16 posted on 07/26/2012 1:43:58 PM PDT by italianquaker ( Mr Obama inherited an AAA rating and made it AA, thnx Resident Zero)
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What a wrong footed foreign trip this has become. Some aide using the term “Anglo-Saxon” when a better term is Anglosphere since as John Sullivan just posted on NRO what brings GB, US, Canada, India, etc together are values and culture not race or ethnicity. Then Romney can’t help himself with a “look at me” statement. These British can’t get their act together but I saved the SLC games. Maybe he should spend his time in France since he claims that is his favorite vacation spot.


17 posted on 07/26/2012 1:47:02 PM PDT by C19fan
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To: BarnacleCenturion

Why would Politico use such incendiary language as “Whacks Romney”?

If any violence is attempted upon Mitt Romney, I think we will be able to trace it back to the use of such violent imagery by the editors of Politico.


18 posted on 07/26/2012 1:47:16 PM PDT by SoFloFreeper
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To: montag813

Oh the babies of FR are crying bwaaa bwaaa Romney never should have said a dumb thing boo hoo it’s so awful!

I read his quote. It was nothing. Amidst widespread reports Britain is NOT ready, I’m sure he was asked if they are. In essence he said, we’ll see and the important thing is to see if all Britains come together for an olympic experience.

Big doo da. The Brits ought to get their rears in gear and not waste time insulting the nest US president.


19 posted on 07/26/2012 1:48:17 PM PDT by Williams (No Obama)
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To: Diogenesis

Why do I know who is writing this stuff before I even see the name? Any chance you can keep your Obama loving BS of this site? His folks have to have one that will please you. Maybe not.


20 posted on 07/26/2012 1:50:20 PM PDT by mortal19440
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