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Group seeks US inquiry of Mitt Romney’s filing on Bain

WASHINGTON — A Democratic group supporting President Obama’s reelection has asked the Department of Justice to investigate whether Republican Mitt Romney violated federal law by stating on a 2011 ethics filing that he was not involved with Bain Capital operations “in any way’’ after 1999.

The Globe, citing numerous Securities and Exchange Commission filings, reported in July that Romney continued to serve as chief executive and chairman of Bain Capital, as well as the principal in a number of Bain-related entities, until as late as 2002.

The organization MoveOn.org Political Action, a liberal group, seized on those discrepancies in a letter dated Thursday to the Justice Department’s Public Integrity Section. The group, citing its own review of the public records, contends that Romney may have violated the False Statements Act by lying on his 2011 federal financial disclosure statement.

In the 2011 disclosure, which Romney was required to submit as a presidential candidate, the former Massachusetts governor stated that he “has not been involved in the operations of any Bain Capital entity in any way’’ since Feb. 11, 1999. MoveOn.org contends that appears to be false.

“There is substantial evidence that Governor Romney was in fact involved with the operations of Bain Capital after that date,’’ MoveOn.org said in its letter to the Justice Department. In a press release, the group asserts there is “substantial evidence that Mitt Romney may have committed a felony.’’

A Romney campaign spokesman, Ryan Williams, dismissed MoveOn.org’s move as a political attack. A standard to prove a felony under the False Statements Act is that a person knew the statement was false.

“This is nothing more than a political stunt from a liberal special interest group that is desperate to distract from the record unemployment and skyrocketing deficits caused by President Obama’s failed economic agenda,’’ Williams said.

Romney took a leave of absence from Bain in 1999 to run the Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. But he did not relinquish his ownership stake or title. The timing is important politically for Romney, because a first line of defense for the Republican nominee against Democratic attacks over Bain business practices has been to say he bore no responsibility for Bain-owned companies that went bankrupt or laid off workers after 1999.

MoveOn.org, in an accompanying legal memorandum, cites a number of Bain documents regarding Bain investments that Romney signed after 1999. It says he bore ultimate fiduciary responsibility for the company after that date.

“Although Governor Romney may deny having exercised that power, that ultimate responsibility and authority over tens of millions of shares of stock of other companies, and his awareness of the acquisitions evidenced by his signing of the forms, is clearly inconsistent with his flat disavowal of ‘any’ involvement in the ‘operations of any Bain Capital entity in any way,’ ’’ said the memorandum.

The Justice Department also did not respond to a request for comment.

The MoveOn.org lawyer who wrote the memorandum laying out the group’s argument for the Department of Justice, Joseph E. Sandler, said in an interview Wednesday that Romney’s disclosure statement does not square with the facts.

“I think it’s pretty difficult to explain. He’s at the top of the chain — the sole shareholder, and director, and chief executive officer,’’ he said. “How can someone in that position have no operational involvement in that entity or any entity beneath it? It doesn’t add up.’’

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Good morning!

Well, I can see from all the comments that many of you watched the debate last night. I did too. Yes, I can see that the republicans are gloating and the dems are gasping. I can’t say it was Obama’s best debate “performance”, but like, Sam, this isn’t American Idol…these aren’t actors playing a part to win an Oscar - This is the real job of the President of The United States.

Who is the candidate that has a better plan, and is best qualified to run our country for the betterment of all? You know my answer.

If this was the Oscars, I agree, let Romney win for the “Best LSOS“. Obama is winner for the “Best POTUS“.

It’s sad that voters will look at “style over substance” (Thanks Maddow blog for articulating what I could not) and swing their undecided vote to the LSOS side simply because Romney was the stronger debater, and let me remind you, spewing rhetoric and lies.

For 18 months we’ve been hearing what both sides will bring to the table. Nothing has changed. Romney is still lying his ass off and will continue to do so and whatever else he needs to do to win.

And for the past 4 years we’ve been experiencing just what Obama can do and has done in spite of the “party of no’, voting against any idea or plan the dems have had. And in spite of it all, he has gotten a lot done for America. More than any other president. But many refuse to see that.

Even though it is a fact that the repubs planned to sabotage America on the night of Obama’s inauguration.  Many refuse to see that as well.

And now, we watch as the republicans disenfranchise all across the nation and yet, again people refuse to see that.

People have the gall to judge his “style”…and really, it comes down to the “stupidity”. The stupidity to choose Romney over Obama just because he did a better job at the debate last night. That just shows you how simple minded, short-sighted people can be that they can’t see past the “drama” of the debate, to get to the core of what’s really important for America. These aren’t actors, this isn’t a play – this is real life and real lives are at stake. 

If you want a president and party that will lie to you day after day and make promises that they never intend to keep because their best interest is them and theirs, not the 99%, and certainly not the 47%…If you want a party who shows daily that they simply don’t care about you…who will lead our country to hell in the proverbial hand basket, then vote for Romney.

You already know how I feel about Obama. Do I care if he wasn’t his best last night? Yes. Not because I wanted to see him waste Romney away,  - yes that would’ve been entertaining. But only because there are so many short sighted, ignorant voters who will only vote based on the “show” last night, based on “style”, and not “substance”, because they’re too lazy to get the real facts and make an informed responsible decision.

If they took the time to really get involved…to learn the facts and address and confront the blatant lies Romney keep spewing, they would know that Obama is the best and only pick for president.

I am loyal to Obama and I know why. I know what is the right thing and best thing to do for our country. I know what the facts are and what Obama’s plans are. I know and trust that country comes first for him and that the best interest of all of the American people is at the forefront of his mind.

Obama will do what is right for all and lead our country to greatness. Romney will not. and in the end, our country will be in ruins.

The bottom line is this: Romney is a LSOS. Let’s HOPE that the media will have a field day exposing the lies that Romney expressed last night, and let’s HOPE that those of you undecideds or those of you that are leaning toward Romney are listening and that you come to your senses.

I found this write on Maddow’s blog that I liked. I didn’t come up with “style over substance”, but it certainly articulates how I feel. I encourage you all to think about it: If after last night’s debate, are you voting “style over substance”?

My suggestion is “don’t”. Know the facts and Know the lies.

The triumph of style over substance

One of the main drawbacks to televised political theatrics is that we tend to evaluate the events in an unconstructive way. We see players on a stage, after extensive rehearsals, playing to a packed house, and we judge them as if they are actors — who seemed “crisp” and looked “confident.”

In other words, we invariably value political theater on its theatrical qualities, watching to see who knew their lines and delivered them more effectively.

By this measure, when it comes to determining who “won” last night’s debate in Denver, I’d argue the conventional wisdom is right: it wasn’t close. Based on style and performance, Mitt Romney did all of the things a “winning” debater is supposed to do.

Did he know his lines? Obviously, yes. Did he deliver them well? Flawlessly. I argued last week that Romney’s “strength as a debater is wildly underappreciated” and “if Democrats expect Romney to falter in the debates, they’re making a big mistake.” Last night illustrated what I was talking about.

President Obama, meanwhile, was listless and timid. He stumbled on his words. At times he seemed distracted and unfocused. There were key opportunities for the president to go on the offensive, but for whatever reason, he chose not to engage. For pundits checking boxes — who gave the appearance of being “in control”? — Romney excelled.

But all of this overlooks an element I like to think it sometimes important: substance. The men on the stage last night aren’t actors; they’re candidates for the nation’s highest office. Delivering lines well is a nice quality, but as the dust settles, it’s worth pausing to reflect on whether those lines were true and reflect reality in any meaningful way.

Indeed, it seems to me Romney thrived in large part because he abandoned the pretense of honesty. And as it turns out, winning a debate is surprisingly easy when a candidate decides he can say anything and expect to get away with it.

Romney told viewers his proposed $5 trillion tax cut isn’t really his proposed $5 trillion tax cut. He suggested he could eliminate a $1 trillion deficit by going after Big Bird. He said his non-existent health care plan protects those with pre-existing conditions when in reality the exact opposite is true. He cited trumped up “studies” from far-right ideologues as if they’re legitimate, assuming the public won’t know the difference. He said a deficit that’s shrunk has actually “doubled.”

And when Romney wasn’t repeating falsehoods, he was furiously shaking an Etch A Sketch, rolling out yet another version of himself.

This new model — version 8.0? 9.0? — likes regulations of the financial industry, wants to work with Democrats, thinks his Massachusetts health care law was a great idea, and has no use for the goals of his running mate’s budget plan that Romney enthusiastically endorsed. Does this in any way reflect the candidate who’s been running for president the last year and a half? No, but the Republican assumes most voters won’t realize and most news organizations covering the campaign won’t tell them.

He might very well be right.

But as Romney and his supporters take a victory lap this morning, it’s fair to note their success was a triumph for style over substance.

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Good morning!

This is the best explanation of voter fraud. If it wasn’t so scary and true, it would be even funnier.

Sarah Silverman Mocks Voter ID Laws With 2012 Election PSA (VIDEO)

Sarah Silverman isn’t taking the voter ID laws complicating the 2012 election lightly. After all, who’s going to look out for black people, poor people, old people and students if not America’s potty-mouthed comedic sweetheart?

Making it illegal to vote without a photo ID is supposed to prevent voter fraud, but as Sarah points out in this NSFW PSA, some politicians like Rep. Mike Turzai (R-PA) really want voter ID laws in place to prevent certain demographics from voting (for Barack Obama). Also, what exactly is all this “voter fraud” we’re supposed to be so afraid of?

“Oh yeah, all that crazy ‘voter fraud’ that’s going around. There’s so much ‘fraud’ around that free, anonymous civil right,” she jokes.

If that weren’t enough, Sarah points out that U.S. Veteran photo ID cards, social security cards and student IDs are not accepted under the laws, but you can use gun permit IDs. You just can’t make this stuff up.

Watch Sarah’s PSA above and go to http://letmypeoplevote2012.com for more information.

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Readers: I know…I know…it is frustrating to hear all that is going on with voting…all the disenfranchisement, and yet nothing is happening to prevent it and protect the voters from these “ballot bandits” ( no I didn’t coin that term – wish I did :) Why aren’t the Dems telling it like it is? Why is no one telling people that they have the right to vote and this is what you can do if you are harassed or suppressed. So I’m going to tell you.  If you are harassed while voting or suppressed from voting by anyone. Make sure that you get their name first and then tell them that you are going to report them to the FBI. And then do it.  We can’t let these LSOS “ballot bandits”, who are the only ones committing voter fraud, get away with stealing and preventing you and anyone else from voting.

PeaCE OUt

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Good morning!

I’m sorry I have not been visible much here lately. It is the Fall season – one of my busiest times of the year. I will get a break on Tuesday so HOPEfully then I can check in and respond to a few of you. I do have to say that I do visually scan the comments when I have a moment to see what catches my eye. And I usually go to the last comment just for fun.

And the last comment from yesterday caught my eye. I have to say, Upworthy: That segment with Ann Coulter on The View was just crazy. She was getting it from all sides, and even Elisabeth Hasselback, a republican, whom I am no fan of and whom usually is very verbal, didn’t jump in and add much but didn’t say much in defense of Coulter either.

Coulter definitely deserves the title LSOS, and she knows it…makes tons of money being one, and is laughing all the way to the bank, with thoughts of what other lies she’s going to print in her next book to bring in more.

Okay….I saw this a few days ago but thought it was worthy of printing today. Romney continues to be the LSOS that he is and proves it time and time again. Rachel Maddow calls him on it.

Rachel Maddow Rips Mitt Romney For Lies In Campaign Ads (VIDEO)

Rachel Maddow laid into Mitt Romney’s campaign for failing to correct false claims made in campaign ads, even though the Republican presidential candidate recently told reporters otherwise.

Earlier this week, Romney told a CNN reporter that, when it comes to using accurate facts and figures, his campaign has “been absolutely spot on.” He added, “And anytime there’s anything that’s been amiss, we correct it or remove it.”

Maddow said that a campaign correcting inaccurate facts is a “normal process.”

“That’s what makes that statement so newsworthy, because they Romney campaign…hasn’t been correcting or removing their own false claims from the record when they are proven to be false, which is a strange decision for a campaign operating at the presidential level,” she said.

Maddow went through a number of campaign ads that included false claims that the Romney campaign did not correct or remove. For instance, Romney’s first general election campaign ad included Obama saying, “If we keep talking about the economy, we are going to lose.”

In actuality, Obama said that comment on the campaign trail in 2008, and was quoting then-Republican presidential candidate, John McCain. “Sen. McCain’s campaign actually said, and I quote, ‘If we keep talking about the economy, we are going to lose.’”

Maddow said the discrepancy between what Obama actually said and the way the Romney campaign presented it in its campaign add was pretty severe. “That’s a really big, really bad lie,” she said.

Despite the blatant inaccuracy, the Romney campaign kept the ad intact and on its YouTube channel.

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Good morning!

Every morning it gets more and more difficult to decide what to talk about…what to write about, because there is so much going on in the world. News is immediate and things change by the minute. Decisions…decisions…decisions…

Here’s my pick:

Senate Republicans Shaft the Vets

The young men and women who serve in our military return from fighting in the longest wars in American history to the worst jobs market in generations. They suffer higher unemployment rates than the general population: over one in ten is officially counted as unemployed — and that does not include those who have stopped looking for work or are forced to work part-time.

So yesterday, in one final vile act before adjournment for the elections, Senate Republicans used a point of order to block passage of the Veterans Jobs Corps proposal that would have provided a modest $1 billion to hire veterans to tend federal lands or gain priority in hiring at police and fire departments. The bill was crafted with bipartisan support. 58 Senators supported the bill, but Republicans put together the 40 votes needed to block its passage.

Why shaft the very veterans whose service politicians sanctimoniously celebrate at every occasion?

Is it because unemployed veterans are part of Mitt Romney’s scorned 47 percent?

Unemployed, they pay no taxes. They may feel they are “entitled” to the health care benefits they are guaranteed. Many take advantage of training and education benefits. Perhaps Republican senators simply didn’t want to help these “victims” feel entitled to a job in addition. (Of course, contrary to Mitt’s idiotic election strategery, like seniors, these “victims” tend to vote more Republican than Democratic)

Or is it because Senate Republicans remain committed to block any action that will produce jobs in their monomaniacal effort to make Barack Obama a one-term president. In the midst of the worst recession in generations, Republican Senate leader Mitch McConnell famously announced at the beginning of the term that “the single most important thing we want to achieve is for President Obama to be a one-term president.”

Republicans then launched a scorched earth policy of obstruction, using the filibuster to block everything they could. They worked overtime to weaken the president’s initial recovery act, cutting its size and larding it with ineffective tax cuts. Once Republicans took the House, they joined in blocking additional jobs measures, including most recently the president’s American Jobs Act, while forcing cuts in spending that cost jobs. And then, of course, they denounce the president for failing to fix the economy.

Or perhaps Senate Republicans are simply fools, not knaves. Conservative Senator Tom Coburn of Oklahoma explained his vote against putting unemployed veterans to work by arguing that making progress on the nation’s debt was the best way to help them in the long-term. “We ought to do nothing now that makes the problem worse for our kids and grandkids,” he said. “In the run,” as John Maynard Keynes once said, “we are all dead” — a comment that gains grim meaning as the Defense Department reports that a veteran are killing themselves at the rate of one every 80 minutes

These are the same Republicans who squandered over three trillion dollars on the unfunded “war of choice” in Iraq. And now spending a billion on the veterans who risked their lives in that folly imposes too big a burden on our grandchildren. This is disgraceful politics. Naturally, the two Republican senators in close re-election races — Scott Brown in Massachusetts and Dean Heller of Nevada — were given permission to vote for the bill. The rest either are in safe seats or assume that Americans will forget by the time they come up for re-election. They’ll salute the troops, march in the parades, celebrate the returning heroes, and call for larding more billions into the Pentagon. But a small jobs programs for veterans in need of work? Not this year, not before the election.

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Readers: Before the protests in Pakistan became the headliner for the Huff Po, I was reading about a vet, John Hoskins who although is not proud of his dependence on government. He scrapes by on a $900 monthly check from the Veterans Administration and $16 in food stamps.

He also states that he rejects Romney’s contention that he will vote for President Barack Obama “no matter what” to keep his benefits flowing. He is sour on politicians of both parties.

“I’m not in the bag for anyone,” he said. “I’m not voting for either of those guys.”

Wha’at? Are you kidding? After what you heard Romney say, that basically he could care less about you, you still put Romney and Obama on the same same level?  Really? How stupid and ignorant is that. Or is he just racist? I’m not saying he is but really, you have to just shake your head when someone who has benefited from government help, and when you are told point blank that you don’t matter by a presidential candidate, you still say, “I’m not voting for either of those guys”?  Don’t you know a “no” vote is a vote for the republicans?

I HOPE Hoskins, and others like him, read the above article and come to their senses – the republicans are not their friends. If Hoskins is currently struggling to make it on his monthy check from the Veterans Admin., he is going to be a lot worse off if Romney is president. The above article is just the beginning to how bad it could get for vets.

What will it take for people to get this?

What’s your take on this? Blog me. 

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