Romney wants 'something dramatic' to aid economy

[cali]

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Mitt Romney is calling for ‘‘something dramatic’’ to help the economy recover, but he’s not saying exactly what.

The Republican presidential says he opposes another federal stimulus package and new government programs. He also says that if the Federal Reserve were to undertake another ‘‘massive’’ program of buying government bonds and mortgage-backed securities, with the goal of driving long-term interest rates even lower, it wouldn’t help the recovery.

‘‘I can absolutely make the case that now is the time for something dramatic and it is not the time to grow government. It’s the time to create the incentives and the opportunities for entrepreneurs and businesses big and small to hire more people and that’s going to happen,’’ Romney said an interview aired Sunday on CNN’s ‘‘State of the Union.’’

‘‘You’re going to see that happen in this country but not under this president.

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http://www.boston.com/news/politics/2012/president/candidates/romney/2012/08/05/romney-wants-something-dramatic-aid-economy/QT6mM1N2hUNGI71OWbEnWI/story.html

He thinks that with the aid of a complicit piss poor media and the collective stupidity of much of the American electorate that he can get away with this shit.

[ProSense]

1. 'something dramatic'

Like what?

'something magical'

Romney is a clown.

[FreakinDJ]

7. Suspend EPA regulations - abolish Min Wage Laws

dramtic enough for you

[ProSense]

13. Wait

"Suspend EPA regulations - abolish Min Wage Laws

dramtic enough for you"

...those will "aid" the economy? I mean, these aren't mentioned in the piece. Romney is being as vague as possible to avoid scrutiny.

[CJCRANE]

2. Reminds me of Glenn Beck...

always building up to something dramatic but never tells you exactly what it is.

Oh well, keeps 'em guessing I suppose, and eager to tune into the next instalment.

[Johonny]

3. something dramatic = Nixon secret plan to end war

[gulliver]

37. Yup, he's not gonna tell us until he's president

[JHB]

4. Here's something dramatic, and really, really simple:

Hire more people and pay everybody more!

Accept the fact that you don't NEED record profits, or even near-record profits.

No one is saying you can't be rich, just that mabe it would be helpful if you get more rich a little slower.

[Curtland1015]

5. Like what? A unicorn attack?

This guy is such a asshole.

[CJCRANE]

12. And a sprinkling of...

trickledown fairy dust.

That'll do the trick. This time. Fingers crossed.

[nc4bo]

6. How about a Democratic Congress, yea - that will definitely get things going! FU Mitt

[FreakinDJ]

8. Thanks top the Blue-dogs it didn't work last time

so what is there to get excited about

[nc4bo]

14. Well he did say "dramatic"....

that was the only thing I could think of off the top of my head...

Anything coming out of the Romney camp would be like selecting a red, ripe tomato only to find the bottom was flat, slimy and rotten.

Watch out.

[Tennessee Gal]

9. "but he’s not saying exactly what"

Of course not. He never does.

How pathetic .... just trust him. Yeah right.

[oldhippydude]

10. increasingly

Republican policies are sounding more, and more like Nixon's secret plan to end the Viet Nam war in 1968... of course the plan was no plan

[Fresh_Start]

11. how about all americans bringing back there money and investmetns from overseas nt

nt

[Proud Liberal Dem]

15. "Something dramatic...."

Are they planning to implement the "shock doctrine" on the country (again)?


and I think that he's right that we wouldn't see that happen under THIS President!

[RevStPatrick]

16. I got something dramatic for you, Mittens...

How about if you and all the other members of the 1% club, pay the full, top federal tax rate of 35%, and don't take any deductions?

That would be quite dramatic, it would help out a lot, and it would make the rest of us feel better about you. If you were to do that, setting an example for the other members of your club, it would go a long way toward redeeming you in the eyes of people who's jobs you outsourced. It would probably also buy you a lot of votes.

Of course, that ain't gonna happen...

[jp11]

17. Romney vs Romney

"I will not cut the military budget," he told the American Legion, which published excerpts on Thursday from an interview with the presumptive Republican nominee.
"I will instead expand our essential weapons programs and our [number of] active-duty personnel. I do these things not so that we have to fight wars, but so that we can prevent wars."
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/19/mitt-romney-military-budget_n_1687601.html

Yes that works out so well we actually prevent wars with other countries or maybe it is because there is no need to wage war on the most armed 'rich' country in the world, so good in fact we have to go and start our own wars.

"I can absolutely make the case that now is the time for something dramatic and it is not the time to grow government. It’s the time to create the incentives and the opportunities for entrepreneurs and businesses big and small to hire more people and that’s going to happen."
http://www.boston.com/news/politics/2012/president/candidates/romney/2012/08/05/romney-wants-something-dramatic-aid-economy/QT6mM1N2hUNGI71OWbEnWI/story.html

By giving defense contractors more money to fund our super duper military with assets that are still vulnerable to a little bit of ingenuity and a wish to kill.

[TwilightGardener]

18. McCain knew how to get Bin Laden, too. These guys are full of great ideas, aren't they?

[Curtland1015]

19. Secret, HIDDEN ideas. The public doesn't need to know the details.

Trust them.

[randome]

20. So government can 'create incentives', can it? What incredible bullshit.

So, so clueless.

[rock]

21. How about

a pig in a poke wearing magical underwear?

[Cali_Democrat]

22. In other words....

Romney is going to call for EVEN MORE MASSIVE tax cuts for the wealthy while cutting SS and Medicaid, but he doesn't want to come out and say it explicitly because it will hurt his election chances.

[tjwash]

23. Just don't expect him to produce the documents detailing the plans...those are private

[rurallib]

24. Magic undies for everyone - they worked for him!

[hobbit709]

26. He could give away ALL of his money-that would be "Dramatic"

[summerschild]

27. Dramatic, I sez! He and Bush's neocons are already planning WW III.

They'll have war over Iran within the first six months if he should (God forbid) win the White House.

Wars are good for the economy (especially if you're Haliburton, etc.) and the fundies will LUV it.

[BlueStreak]

28. Romney is a financial genius

You mean to tell me that further reducing interest rates below the current 0.1% won't have a big impact?

Wow, we need a man of his keen financial insights as our leader.

[Fumesucker]

41. Welcome to DU!

[BOG PERSON]

29. something like ww3?

i am inclined to agree (as long as we are taking for granted the continued imposition of economics on the human race - and seeing as how communist revolution is not imminent it is safe to say the logic of the economy is not going anywhere) and so will the international bourgeoisie, eventually.

[pinto]

30. He's got a "dramatic" plan, can't disclose at this time...

[2pooped2pop]

31. his offshore accounts

would go along long way to help the poor and middle class. That's pretty dramatic.

[jwirr]

32. Sounds to me like he wants a disaster to happen. They are added to the GDP you know because

they require workers for the cleanup.

[Amonester]

33. Here's 'something dramatic' (for him) that will aid the economy recover...

The President will be reelected for four more years.

No other credible options in sight until November 7 exist at this point.

[thelordofhell]

34. I heard John McCain knew exactly where Bin Laden was four years ago

How stupid do the republicans think we are?

[Ezlivin]

35. Paying all your taxes ain't dramatic

But it would have damn sure helped, Mr. Richey Rich.

[spanone]

36. maybe something like a stimulus mitt?

stimulate you & your pals by raising taxes on the middle class and passing the savings on to ya'all.

[tritsofme]

38. Ah yes, a secret plan to save the economy.

He reminds more of Nixon everyday.

[JHB]

39. Save us from drama kings!

How about less drama, more real confidence? So people know they won't lose their homes, that they can afford to go to the doctor and get the treatment they may need without fear of ending up out on the curb.

[Rectangle]

40. Eliminating all taxes OVER $250k!! n/t