HELEN:
Margaret, I can’t imagine that there are many, but if a woman still plans to vote for Mitt Romney chances are she owns a car elevator. I am sure there are a few exceptions to that rule, and I imagine they will leave a comment here soon enough. I’ll keep their head shots in a binder so we can talk about them later.
Everybody is still talking about Mitt’s binder full of women. It makes for a good sound bite, I guess. But look past the sound bite and you’ll really get a good glimpse of the man.
In Mitt’s world, a woman trying to get ahead in her career simply needs a flexible schedule to be home for dinner and bedtime. Sadly, I think he actually believes that. He also says that every woman should have access to contraception, but he supports the Blunt Amendment and the defunding of Planned Parenthood where the vast majority of low-income or uninsured women get contraception. Just to prove how much he believes women should have access, he picked a running mate who neither believes in birth control nor a woman’s right to choose abortion for any reason. When it comes to women’s rights, Ryan believes the Catholic Church got it right. Rhythm method anyone?
Exactly what decade are these guys living in? And just how far back will they take us if elected? They remind me a little of Herman and Eddie Munster. In fact, if you glance at a picture of Mitt’s dad, George, you’ll see a resemblance to Grandpa as well. The Munsters might have been popular when TV shows were still in black and white, but by today’s standards they lack color and there’s a reason we call them reruns. But I digress…
If you paid really close attention you might have also picked up on Mitt’s solution to the problem with assault weapons… I mean hunting rifles. (Sorry NRA) He blamed part of the problem on single mothers. You might find that too bizarre to be true but he actually shares that opinion with others. Mitt World is a crazy place, but he doesn’t live there alone. He is joined by the New York Times Biggest Footed List author, Ann Coulter. I kid you not. She too blames mass murderers with assault rifles on single mothers..
Also In Mitt World, children of illegal immigrants are simply soldiers for the wars he wants to start with Russia, Iran and now China. I mean honestly, Margaret, how much more proof do you need that this guy is a complete jackass? He plodded around that debate stage (a little like Herman Munster I might add) and then looked right into the camera and said those children are not welcome to stay here unless they are willing to take a bullet for him. After all, somebody has to protect the fortune he’s leaving to his sons – all of whom seem like they were quite capable of joining the Army if you ask me. In fact, if even one of his five sons actually had served, he might fool a few more people into thinking that he really is from Mexico. But according to Mitt, his sons are serving their country “by helping their Dad get elected.” Seems a bit self-serving, but what do I know? I’m just an old woman with a grandson and a nephew in Afghanistan.
But again, let’s not stop at the sound bite. Let’s really dig into that one. He also said that if you are smart enough to get a high-paying job you can get a green card and stay. So basically there is nothing honorable about serving in the military. It’s just a consolation prize for being poor… and stupid, I guess.
The Mitt who showed up to the debate this week is the same one who has been showing up in politics for years – the one who will say anything to get elected. Well. I’m done. I’ve seen and heard quite enough and I am voting for President Obama. Anyone in a swing state want to trade votes with me?
The Republicans say that Obama can’t run on his record. Really? You want to talk about records? Mitt Romney was born wealthy, married wealthy and will most likely die wealthy. Bully for him. The other guy is black man born in America in 1961 to a single white woman. He went on to become President of the United States. I’d say there’s no contest. Thanks to Republicans, Obama inherited the biggest mess since the great depression and in his first year in office prevented a total economic meltdown.
As for Mitt’s record – he was a bully in high school and got pretty upset when his father wasn’t elected President. At the age of 46 he was bored with making more money so he decided to become a Republican simply to challenge Ted Kennedy for the Senate. By the way, he claimed that he was more Pro-Choice than Teddy. He lost. Then he spent millions of his own fortune to get himself elected Governor of Massachusetts in 2002. Four years later he left with an approval rating so low he ranked 48 out of the 50 Governors. Most of the middle class in Massachusetts got frustrated with his taxes which Mitt called fees – license fees, gun fees, gas fees, college fees… He left with a 38% approval rating. And for the record, Massachusetts’ reputation for having great public schools was in place long before Mitt became Governor. Of course, what he won’t tell you is that record is largely due to academic achievements of the predominantly white, affluent population in the state. If you are a minority, your kids might fare better in say… Maryland. And if you pay attention to high school graduation rates, seven other states rank above Mass. Candy Crowley tried, but she could only fact-check so much while being yelled at.
I know no one wants to drag up George Bush’s name because what’s done is done. Lord knows I would like to forget him. But I take issue when Mitt and the Republicans try to blame all of Bush’s problems on the black guy who moved into the neighborhood. I say bullshit. Mitt Romney is George Bush all over again – same song, second verse. I mean it. Really.
MARGARET:
Good lord. I remember when Mitt’s father ran for President. Could we maybe find someone whose father is just a simple man who hopes his daughter might one day grow up to be President?
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By: tgwhevlkov on April 29, 2013
at 1:41 PM
I think the President hit it on the had last night when he said, to mr.changehismindallatime, we don’t have as many horses or swords as we used to either…or words to that affect.
In the 50′s, I was ‘the’ stay-at-home mom (my youngest ‘child’ is 56) and that was the norm then. Papa went out to slay the dragons and Momma stayed home to tend the hearth. Frankly I thought, and still think, that made for happier,healthier homes but I do recognize that times have changed somewhat and now Mom has to go out to work as well. Siiiigh
By: Penny Abrams on October 23, 2012
at 8:18 AM
Actually I’d take the heads in the sand image a little further. I see them as having both feet in their mouths and their heads up the behinds, to put it ladylike! It’s a wonder they can even talk being in that pretzel type position but it does explain their remarks.
By: Terry Waggle on October 22, 2012
at 12:13 PM
Just a share with y’all. My buddy designed a bumper sticker. There are 250 of them in our area.
Obama-Biden
for the women in my life
By: Penny Abrams on October 22, 2012
at 11:35 AM
I have given up paying a whole lot of attention to the ridiculous claims made. Rape cannot result in pregnancy, women need flexible schedules so they can get home to cook dinner, binders (did you see Bic pens for women…at higher prices?), and Anne’s question to the audience…we are all mothers, daughters (etc), right? It’s all part of the yesteryear mentality of the Repuglicans. A bunch of head-in-the-sand morons. argggggggggggggh
By: Penny Abrams on October 22, 2012
at 11:32 AM
I have my issues with Obama (drones, GMO food labeling) but I find the thought of Willard becoming president truly terrifying. I really can’t wrap my head around that and I hope I won’t have to. Not only does he lie, all the time, he just doesn’t get it. He never will “get” normal people. The idea that single mothers are responsible for mass shootings still angers me and I am glad you brought it up. No one ever talks about what those shooters have in common…legal drugs. Really almost all were on a combination of or recently weened from prescription pain, sleeping, psychiatric drugs. There are real side-effects to those drugs, they make crazy people even crazier sometimes.
By: tabbyday on October 22, 2012
at 11:14 AM
Puts me in mind of something Golda Meir said. She told reporters that when the Palestinians love their children more than they hate us, there would be peace.
By: Penny Abrams on October 22, 2012
at 7:51 AM
Penny, I’m a grandma and I have to agree with you. I also have a bumper sticker that says “When the power of love overcomes the love of power, The world will know peace”. After all didn’t Jesus say, “Love your enemies” to which someone else added, “It will drive them crazy!” – Terry
By: Terry Waggle on October 21, 2012
at 12:37 PM
Why were they not yapping about the security breach of 911?
Hypocrites
By: Anonymous on October 21, 2012
at 11:37 AM
When the other side is picking on Libya – where were they when there was that faaaaaar more serious security breach known as 911?
Hypocrites
By: Anonymous on October 21, 2012
at 11:35 AM
Hi, Penny – And goddess bless the grandmothers! I’m about to hit sixty-nine, and have just one “actual” step-granddaughter, but all my great women friends are grandmother-wannabes in heart and spirit, like myself… In fact, my dearest soul sister is absolutely convinced that the grandmothers are hard at work right this minute, trying to bring us all back to our senses, and our reverence… And I think she’s right. It may be that they’re doing some of their finest work right here on M&H!
RE: The “limbs” thing… I made a smarty-pants reply to one of the anonymous posters here who evidently made a typo with his contention that not all women are “limbs”, when I think he meant to say “libs.” Most of us M&H fans are wiser than I am, and don’t reply at all to trollish posts, but I just couldn’t let that opportunity go by. So that’s the explanation, from my point of view, anyway. And I thought there was something funny about being considered a “limb”!
Hope you’ll keep posting… And check out my new blog at the address below.
Gato
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By: gatodicima on October 21, 2012
at 10:52 AM
On October 19th, Gatodicima commented on women being limbs. I must have missed something. Could you explain? I am also an old woman, 82, who speaks out and adore each and every letter you Crones write. Yeaaaaaaaay for us. The native American says there will be peace when the world listens to the grand mothers.
By: Penny Abrams on October 21, 2012
at 10:14 AM
Women in the swing states still don’t like the new Romney model, especially after seeing it malfuction on Wedsday evening. Can you imagine the mess it would leave on your carpet if you brought that thing home? The MSM can trumpet Gallup’s national poll all they want, we aint buying.
By: Margie James (@bumpty) on October 19, 2012
at 11:05 PM
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at 9:02 PM
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at 7:02 PM
I know you’ve moved on, but do you know the joke about the rhythm method?
Q: What do you call women who use the rhythm method as their only form of birth control?
A: Mothers
By: Gigs on October 19, 2012
at 2:05 PM
I’ve never seen a single woman who is “not a limb”, not even in the check-out line at my local Stop & Shop, not in sixty-eight years. My husband says he hasn’t, either. Where are all those “not a limb” women hiding out?
Gato
By: gatodicima on October 19, 2012
at 10:55 AM
Chris Stevens was killed at the Consulate in Benghazi, which is 400 miles away from the Embassy in Tripoli. Additional security at the Embassy wouldn’t have saved him.
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at 10:40 AM
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By: Janine on October 19, 2012
at 10:03 AM
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By: Janine on October 19, 2012
at 10:02 AM
I wish the people who are asking questions about the Benghazi situation would just come out and say what they are trying to get at. Do you think Obama is glad someone killed our ambassador and three other Americans? Do you think he is psychic and knew what was going to happen and then he just stood by? Do you think he is personally overseeing security at our 2,000 or so embassies around the world? Or are you just looking for an excuse, any excuse, even someone’s death, to score political points??
By: Terri in NY on October 19, 2012
at 9:59 AM
UAW, how do you explain that Reps. Issa and Chafetz (R), both trying to place the blame on the President, voted to cut the State Department’s embassy security budget in both 2010 and 2011?
http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Backchannels/2012/1005/Libya-attack-Congressmen-casting-blame-voted-to-cut-diplomatic-security-budget
By: brenda on October 19, 2012
at 9:59 AM