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One of the reasons this Republican convention has been so deathly dull is that the real action isn't at the convention. It's at Cracker Bay. That's the name of the yacht where the Romney team just hosted 50 partiers, including some of his top donors. This was one of about a dozen events outside of the convention where they had private meetings with donors giving more than $1 million dollars to his campaign. Over $1 million a piece. Now, where do you think the real policy gets made?
You think Mitt Romney gives a damn what a delegate thinks? The only delegates that matter were on that yacht. They call this group the "Victory Council." This is made of people who are literally millionaires and billionaires and who dictate what Mitt Romney's positions will be. He's a legendary flip-flopper, but if you want to know what he really thinks you had to be on that boat.
"It was a really nice event. These are good supporters," said billionaire Wilbur Ross, an energy industry executive, according to ABC News. I bet it was. Mitt Romney just revealed his energy plan a couple of days ago. Are you going to be surprised to find out that it massively helps energy companies? A really nice event is where you pay a million bucks and you get billions back if the candidate you supported wins the presidency.
It's clear what Mitt Romney owes these people. What do you think he owes you? Ann Romney said that Mitt was a man who would not fail. She's right; he will not fail his donors. He is a good businessman, so he will give them the service they paid for.
They're so brazen the boat they were meeting on was flying a Cayman Islands flag. As one local put it, even their yacht doesn't want to pay taxes. In the old days, you'd be a little embarrassed about things like this and it would be huge news if you got caught. Now people treat it like it's perfectly normal.
Paul Ryan recently went to get the blessing of billionaire GOP donor Sheldon Adelson. Soon after he was picked and before getting ready for their convention, he had to stop everything and kiss the ring of their boss. This is sick. It is obvious legalized bribery and it's being done right in front of our eyes. And the press hardly notices as our democracy leaves shore along with that boat full of millionaires.
The candidate with more money wins 93 percent of congressional races. In the Senate, it's 94 percent. It doesn't matter if you are a Democrat or Republican, a liberal or a conservative, it doesn't matter what your ideas or values are. The only thing that matters is if you're on that yacht.
Okay, that last Yacht? Yeah, I think I could stand living in that one and never leaving, easily.
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Melissia wrote: Okay, that last Yacht? Yeah, I think I could stand living in that one and never leaving, easily.
Well, except to take your private mini submarine down to the reef to check out the wildlife.
My old company used to service the emergency assistance contract for a lot of big yachts like this. It's another world.
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Because so much of politics today has been reduced to "this politician did something scummy, shady, or stupid" "Oh yeah? Well so did THIS guy on YOUR team"?
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Because so much of politics today has been reduced to "this politician did something scummy, shady, or stupid" "Oh yeah? Well so did THIS guy on YOUR team"?
Something about casting stones and glass houses...
Because so much of politics today has been reduced to "this politician did something scummy, shady, or stupid" "Oh yeah? Well so did THIS guy on YOUR team"?
Something about casting stones and glass houses...
If Kerry has a yacht named 'Honkey Cove' I'll laugh at that as well.
Amidst the mists and coldest frosts he thrusts his fists against the posts and still insists he sees the ghosts.
He could be flying a Cayman Islands flag instead of the United States flag.
Ohwait....
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He could be flying a Cayman Islands flag instead of the United States flag.
Ohwait....
The best part about this (IMO) is that the Cayman islands is a British Overseas Territory
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whembly wrote: So... what's the problem? That he's rich?
A bigger problem is the same people who don't care that Romney flies the flag of the Cayman Islands instead of the US flag-- and this is supposed to be a potential PRESIDENT-- gladly make up nonsense bout how Obama isn't loyal to the United States.
Also, that is a nice boat, but I wonder, what's the point of the various empty decks?
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I don't think they're actually empty. There'd be spacious cabins (with nice windows) a mall, resturaunts, etc inside. You just can't see it in that image as its just a concept. I don't think any formal design exists.
whembly wrote: So... what's the problem? That he's rich?
A bigger problem is the same people who don't care that Romney flies the flag of the Cayman Islands instead of the US flag-- and this is supposed to be a potential PRESIDENT-- gladly make up nonsense bout how Obama isn't loyal to the United States.
Also, that is a nice boat, but I wonder, what's the point of the various empty decks?
I think it's meant to be a floating city...eh, not sure.
As to the Romney's... yeah, I get that. Just doesn't bother me... *shrugs*
Just like it doesn't bother me that Obama goes vacationing in Hawaii (plus it's his home state)... *shrugs*
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The problem is they bought romney, then had a secret meeting to discuss with him how he was going to repay them.
Those that can afford to buy the president can then have him repay the favor by passing laws that greatly benefit them and create a unequal playing field for everyone else.
Also it further shows how trickle down economics has to benefit to americans. He gets a bunch of tax breaks from the bush tax cuts, then still registers his boat in a different country because it saves him more money.
so trickle down really means, trickle down to other countries.
It started off as a boat (like aircraft carrier)... But, I think it's now like an oil rig or man-made island.
The problem is... oh forget it.... yeah.... the problem is that he is rich and I'm jealous. Happy now.
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sirlynchmob wrote: The problem is they bought romney, then had a secret meeting to discuss with him how he was going to repay them.
Those that can afford to buy the president can then have him repay the favor by passing laws that greatly benefit them and create a unequal playing field for everyone else.
Also it further shows how trickle down economics has to benefit to americans. He gets a bunch of tax breaks from the bush tax cuts, then still registers his boat in a different country because it saves him more money.
so trickle down really means, trickle down to other countries.
lolwhut?
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The problem is... oh forget it.... yeah.... the problem is that he is rich and I'm jealous. Happy now.
Ah the good old 'politics of envy' excuse that has been getting wheeled out alot these days. Nevermind that the distribution of wealth is becoming increasingly top heavy (in the UK it has now reached what it was in the 1920's and before long it will reach Victorian levels).
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The prefect example of someone missing the point.
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It started off as a boat (like aircraft carrier)... But, I think it's now like an oil rig or man-made island.
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That thing is a death trap waiting to spring.
True... I also think there's a cool "off-the-grid" initiative of using old barges to live...then, achor them together to form a small, self sufficient community. (looking for article... might be at WIRED).
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