DREAMS STILL COME TRUE FOR AMERICA

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THE MAN I'M VOTING FOR TO BE OUR NEXT PRESIDENT

About the man I am voting for to be our President!
This exemplary man graduated with top honors from Harvard Business & Harvard Law and became a lawyer but chose business. As a founder and CEO, Bain Capital became among the most respected firms in America, which in turn created real wealth and real jobs for real people. As Governor of Massachusetts, he turned around a state in fiscal crisis and transformed the State’s schools from mediocre into the top schools in the Nation. He was called upon to save an Olympics mired in corruption and crisis after 911 and transformed them into a spectacular success. Mitt Romney believes it his privilege to live an anonymous life based on American values of Faith, Family and Charity, as he shares by giving wealth and real personal compassion and love. This untold story would take volumes to recount. His abilities are those of a proven leader and why we need Mitt Romney for President!
H/T Peter Zampino FB

DON'T JUDGE ROMNEY BASED ON MEDIA LIES, LEARN ABOUT THE ISSUES AND FACTS

h/t Lyn_Sue

The media and liberals have been jumping on Gov Romney's comment about middle class being $200,000-$250,000 and lower, when he was discussing tax reform.  If everyone will remember, Obama has been using $250,000 since the 2008 campaign.  Here is some information to educate people.

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First, he did not say the AVERAGE is $200-$250,000. He said "middle income IS $200,000-$250,000 or less. So, don't raise taxes on middle income people, lower them." 

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The problem is that people are trying to define the middle class as someone in a certain income level when the definition of middle class is defined by profession and is broader.

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Within the middle class, you have: 

• the working class, which is blue-collar
• lower-middle class, which is lower-level, white-collar workers
• upper-middle-class workers, who have post graduate degrees & work at high-level, white-collar positions

• The next income level is what is commonly called the "5 percent," or the percentage of Americans who make more than $150,000 annually.

• Then of course the wealthy, which is referred to as the "1 percent" who earn over $250,000 annually.

Where Do You Fall in the American Economic Class System?

Many people have misconceptions about their place in the income hierarchy

http://money.usnews.com/money/personal-finance/articles/2012/09/13/where-do-you-fall-in-the-american-economic-class-system

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"Romney’s campaign later clarified that he was talking about household income and not individual income." "According to US News, middle class income falls between $32,000 and $100,000. The top 1% make over $250,000 a year and the top 5% make over $150,000. Romney’s numbers were still off but it wasn’t as drastic as people are making it out to be.""Also, there’s been some discrepancy over what Mitt Romney actually said. When the interview first aired many people had Romney quoted as saying that middle class was between $200,000 and $250,000.

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"In cities such as San Francisco and New York, middle class income might very well extend all the way up to $250,000 given the median house price in San Francisco is $700,000 and it regularly costs $1,000+/sqft in New York City to buy."

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What’s A Middle Class Income? Bet You Don’t Know!http://www.financialsamurai.com/2011/10/31/whats-a-middle-class-income/ written last year going by the date of comments.

Added by Rotti:

To find out more about Mitt Romney's tax plan refer to this article: http://taxpolicycenter.org/taxtopics/romney-plan.cfm

LET MITT BE MITT

In the early days of the primary campaign I was in support of Herman Cain, the 9 9 9 man and bought one of his books.  There is one passage in his book that stayed with me. It mentioned that when people asked him to do this or that or change something about himself, from early on in his career, his motto always was "let Herman be Herman".

Today I would like to pass this thought on to all that keep saying, Mitt Romney has to humanize himself,  Ann's speech had to humanize him, or as we so often hear, Mitt has to define himself.  My goodness, what does a guy have to do?  As of today, anyone that says that me, my answer will be, "Let Mitt be Mitt".  I have seen enough segments of his rallies, people that know him attest to the fact what an upstanding, successful, caring man he is, that it is time now to Let Mitt be Mitt.  I see a family man that loves his wife, his 5 children and 18 grandchildren. I see a businessman that for years helped turn failing companies around and consequently created thousands of jobs. I see a man that had skills to turn a failing olympics around.  I see a Governor that could work with an all democratic legislature in Massachussetts and bring their unemployment down to 4.7 %, I see a man that has a vision how to turn this rapidly failing economy around.  I see a man over and over that knows how to surround himself with the best of the best in all areas of life and business and I believe that's what helped him become so successful. I've seen him wipe his tears when touched by an outpouring of support of him during the Michigan rally, I see him watch his beautiful wife Ann in adoration and with respect.

I see a man that is not running for president for himself, the power or the money.  He is a man that cares about his country and feels a calling to step in and help turn it around just like he did when he ran Bain. Let Mitt be Mitt, he has the skillset, energy and vision how to fix the mess we are in.

LET MITT BE MITT

THE SOUL SEARCHING DECISION TO VOTE FOR MITT ROMNEY

A facebook friend of mine got into a spat with a liberal over an article she posted on her page. Some of us tried to come to her rescue, although, she didn't need it. Not knowing the attacker, it didn't take long to know for sure it was a liberal. Who else would spew nasty, insulting names and comments.  Obviously that is all they have left because they sure have nothing to run on.  What finally stopped the comments was Karen's post, which I want to share with my readers, because this lady truly searched her heart and soul before making the decision to support and vote for Mitt Romney. She also shares my opinion of Romney's character.

" I am a Moderate and was an Independent. 

Many, many months ago, way before the primaries, I really didn’t know what to think and thought I should because our economy and govt are in such a mess. I joined a liberal FB group who said they were moderate, and so I’d really fit in. They were all really nice people and I made a lot of friends, but I had to decide for myself what I thought. 

I read O’s books and really everything I could. More recently, I read Dave Maraniss’ biography of O, which is pretty pro-O but also objective in many respects. I joined an Independent FB group and learned a lot about Ron Paul, social liberals, and anarchists, as well Romney and O. 

I became an Independent years ago, because I did not like the Bushes, but I was unsure of what to think about O. After everything I’ve read, all I can say … I've looked at life from both sides now ... it's life's illusions I recall. I really don't know O at all ...

I firmly support Romney. I could not have supported any of the other Republican candidates, except perhaps Cain. It really came down to, in the end, which way I want our country to go … and I don’t want it to go the way O is leading us and I think Romney has the best chance to get us out of this mess.

I firmly believe Romney is one of the most ethical persons to run for office. (Some of my family and friends know him personally.) It’s more that I believe in his character and good works than that I agree with him on every single issue. He is exactly who he represents himself to be: he is supremely honest, intelligent, hard working, and moral, and most of all believes in our country. 

He has never lied, cheated, or been in any way dishonest. He did not ship jobs overseas, he paid his taxes (30% … see my post about thathttp://www.forbes.com/sites/charleskadlec/2012/08/20/mitt-romney-paid-30-not-13-in-federal-income-taxes/ ), he had a blind trust that invested overseas (like Pelosi and Valerie Jarrett, among many Democrats) … and well, I could go on but I just want you to know that Romney has been greatly maligned.

And why? I sometimes can’t believe he’s actually putting himself through all of this, just to help our country. He has nothing to gain financially or politically. He is a total gift to Americans. He is doing this because he loves Americans and he wants to help. 

He will stop spending more money than we have, he will stop putting us into debt to other countries, he will try to save the economy, he will help to get businesses going again and get people back to work, he will stop the massive spending by govt to create artificial jobs that do not grow the economy, he will get Medicare on track, he will work toward a national system of healthcare, and he will help everyone so they don’t have to depend on the govt for survival.

We are at one of the biggest crossroads in our country’s history. I can’t sit back like I did before and let things “go the way they go.” After all of the research I’ve done, I know Romney is our best choice for our survival."

THE MITT ROMNEY WE KNOW - INSIGHT INTO THE MAN

8/16/2012

Ours is a factual story that provides a rare glimpse and insight into the real Mitt Romney. Does he really relate to the average American? As President, would he impose his beliefs on others? Is he really Christian?

When you buy a home and its contents from someone you really learn a lot about their true character, values and beliefs. And rarely does anyone have the opportunity to learn how a politician acts out of the public's view and when they are not running for office. Well, this actually happened. When? Only a few years ago, in spring of 2009 when we bought Mitt Romney's Park City, Utah home. His family lived in this home for about ten years.

Because our deal included most of the contents, we gained a unique and unusual perspective of him and his family of which most Americans are completely unaware. What we experienced was not what we expected. Not the stereotypical actions of a millionaire and more importantly not the image most Americans have of Mitt Romney.

When most of us buy a home, the real estate agent or seller hands over the keys at closing and then as buyers, we are on our own. Not this time. We met Mitt Romney by himself at the house. He spent as much time as we needed showing us around, answering our questions and explaining how to use and service the home's equipment. And when he was done, he gave us his direct contact information should we have problems.

To move, if we can afford the cost, most of us would hire movers with a team of workers. To save money, many of us are the do-it-our-selves types. Which did Mitt Romney do? Like many of us, on his own he rented a sixwheel truck and moved himself. He drove to the local Home Depot and purchased wood to build whatever he needed for the transport. Mitt moved his family's clothes, his family's photos, his family's mementos, his grandchildren's toys. With the help of a friend and family, they loaded the truck. Then, after answering all our questions Mitt Romney said his goodbyes, climbed into the truck and began the long drive to his new home by himself.

The Romney Park City home, which they designed and built, and its contents had much to say. Having raised a family of our own, we saw that the home was built with a focus on his family. No swimming pool, tennis court or movie theater. There are no maid, butler or nanny quarters. Clearly Ann and Mitt raised their kids. No gold faucets, no fancy silverware. The kitchen was simple and typical of an average three bedroom home, very much like those in which we were raised. We were struck by the discovery that most of the art, furniture and all the curtains were made in America and many by local craftsmen. Most of the linens were of good quality but not what is found at very high end, exclusive stores. The master bedroom pillows had tags from the average American’s most popular discount store.

In the most honored place in the master bedroom hung a painting of Jesus Christ. Most Americans know little about Mormonism and we didn't either. Mitt Romney clearly had a home of faith and family just like the rest of us.

One of the most interesting questions many have asked is, "As president will he impose his beliefs on others?"

Many claim that a President Romney would take away rights and impose his beliefs on all Americans. The Romney home contents gave us insight into this question. One of the strongest Mormon beliefs is the prohibition against drinking alcohol. We were surprised to find a small supply which we were told was available for guests, not for the family. Mitt Romney had a respect for his guest's wishes. By not imposing his beliefs on others even within his own home, then clearly a President Romney would not take away rights and impose his beliefs on all Americans. Those making such accusations should stop. The facts do not support their claims.

It is amazing what can be learned about someone from observing the smallest details. In the Romney's family mud room, where the boots and outdoor clothing were stored, we found the Governor's ski gloves. One of his son's apologized for his dad's lack of concern about his appearance when Mitt went skiing because the gloves would surely be noticed. They were worn out and had holes in the fingers. Mitt had gone to the garage tool box and wrapped them with duct tape. Thrifty? Yes, and the repair provided an immediate practical solution rather than traveling to the store to buy a new pair. His indifference to appearance demonstrated his confidence, true character and priorities. Good qualities, but easily misunderstood because they are quite different from those displayed by many famous people and certainly politicians, who highly protect and prize their appearance.

As you have read, our story is not about a wealthy man's nice home or its beautiful contents. It is about the story they tell and how our experiences with him showed the real Mitt Romney. How his family truly lived is a real indication of their values and beliefs. There is more we could tell, but hope we have provided enough facts to answer some key questions on many voters' minds. Mitt Romney is very different from the man that many of us have been led to believe. Clearly he is more like most Americans than not. We learned many things about Mitt Romney that contradicted what we have been told. He is not aloof or out of touch. He is a man of faith, family and American values. A guy who is well-grounded. It is not beneath him to roll up his shirt-sleeves and get the

job done. The fact that he has allowed this to be kept so very private is a true testament to his character and shows how different he is from many other politicians.

Who are we and why are we speaking out? Growing up in Florida and Pennsylvania, we knew little to nothing of Utah, Mitt Romney, his family or values, beliefs, religion and his capabilities. We were amazed by what we learned. We want nothing more than for our fellow citizens to know what we know. We are not part of any campaign, not Mormon nor religious activists. We have voted for Democrats and Republicans and were not Governor Romney supporters. Hal is a farmer, race car driver and retired after creating a number of successful businesses. Corinne is a retired government employee. We do not come from wealthy families. Our parents worked average jobs. Our fathers were a mailman and an engineer. Our mothers were a nurse and a housewife. We struggled, worked hard and are grateful for having been rewarded over the years. We have never given upon achieving the American dream. But the story we tell is not about us.

As Americans, we depend on our press to provide us with factual and unbiased information. We hear politicians sometimes misspeak and others take their statements out of context. Many times it is hard to tell what is fact and what is fiction. Over the past few months, we have noticed how different from reality some of the public perceptions and media presentations of Governor Romney are. Unfortunately, some political opponents spread false information and misconceptions. This is wrong.

This injustice and the value of our story has led us to speak up and provide these facts. No one can say with absolute certainty what kinds of decisions a president will make while still a candidate for that office. To predict, we only have access to their words, history and if available the most useful facts of all, how they acted out of public view and when they are not running for office. This is why our story is so important, valuable and must be told. No doubt some will want to dismiss our story, argue that it is not newsworthy nor relevant and possibly subject us to an undesired spot light. However, we hope the American people are given the opportunity to hear the truth, especially when the facts directly contradict what many people think to be true.

Corinne & Hal Prewitt

mail@prewitt.net

AMERICA IS READY FOR ROMNEY

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— Mitt's Body Man (@dgjackson) August 14, 2012

ROMNEY'S SUCCESS IN MASSACHUSSETS

From a Democrat in MA 

Look's like under Mitt the State of Ma.unemployment rate fell.1.1 %..He balanced the budget.Left with a surplus of million's..The average income of MA was well above the National Average...He was a Republican Gov in a Dem State..And still did a great job..The Dem's of Mas respect him..His speech when he became Gov was less than 15 minutes and filled with very little detail of what he would do..I think he is a man of action not just empty promises and word's..Anyone that takes over this country..has a battle a head of them..We are a mess..It may sound silly and i hate to even bring Reagan ired of people pulling on his coat tail's that didn't even know him..But i can only think of his word's..ARE YOU AND YOUR FRIEND'S AND FAMILY BETTER OFF NOW,THEN YOU WERE 4 YEAR'S AGO..VERY FEW CAN AND WILL SAY YES TO THAT..

WHY I LIKE MITT ROMNEY

THE TRUTH ABOUT MITT ROMNEY, BAIN, AND PRIVATE EQUITY THAT THE MSM WON'T TELL YOU.

"I am so tired of reading about Romney/Bain bashing. If you don't know what venture capitalists and private equity firms do, then inform yourselves, after all, you claim to be a capitalist."   That was a recent quote I posted on my facebook page for which I received several positive comments. However,  since then the rhetoric such as vulture capitalist keeps coming up as well as false information on various websites and blogs. One such article can be found in the following link:

http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2012/01/mitt_romney_and_the_hypocrisy_of_bain_capital_comments.html#disqus_thread

 Meanwhile Ricky Perry, who just can't stop attacking Mitt Romney on this issue is losing a very big donor who is now siding with the Romney camp.  Newt Gingrich is losing it.  I would have never thought that a man as smart as he is, would lose control like he did.  He has shown me a side of himself that prompted me to no longer consider him for President.  The same goes for Rick Perry.

I was appalled that the American Thinker would let an article such as the above one go out and forwarded it to my son who is directly involved with Private Equity firms.  He wrote the following  true accounting of what really goes on inside a company like Bain.  Please feel free and share this info, as it appears the majority of American people have no idea,  and the garbage the media is feeding us doesn't help. 

"The author of the American Thinker article is the hypocrite and horribly mistaken. Although he spells out what a venture capitalist is, he miserably fails in categorizing Romney and Bain capital as vulture capitalists. That term certainly exits, but is geared for the Carl Icahn's of the world aka - corporate raiders. Sure, we have corporate raiders and firms geared in this country that specialize in profiting on declining performance, and guess what, they have a right to invest the way they do and its legal and part of our great capitalistic economy. Bain Capital is a firm that targets and seeks to acquire and own majority control of good companies historically that are either being poorly managed, have been impacted by changing market conditions or regulations, or they see an opportunity to significantly increase the profitability and growth of the business. Its called "private equity", and not once over the last week has anyone come out and given an accurate description to who Mitt Romney is as a business man or Bain Capital. They are Private Equity Investors, not venture capitalists or vulture capitalists. In fact, I don't think I have even heard the term "private equity" on the airwaves, including Fox News. This clown along with bigger clowns like Rick Perry and Newt Gingrich think that you are either a venture capitalist ("good) or vulture capitalist ("bad"). It's appalling that trusted news sources can't even do enough diligence to understand what they are talking about before they start meddling in an industry they know nothing about or the other Republican candidates for that matter. Bain Capital owns companies like Toy's r Us, Dunkin Doughnuts, Dominoes Pizza, The Weather Channel and many more. They have no interest in raiding the company's profits and selling them off in pieces and destroying the companies. They are trying to make them better, increase revenues, create growth and opportunity, while maintaining fiscal discipline of the company. Sounds like exactly what this country needs right now.


In fact, I find it quite ironic that our government that took control of General Motors brought in a board and executive team lead by Dan Akerson that are primarily all former private equity investors. But hey, I guess these guys don't know what they are doing or know how to fix great companies and create jobs."
 
The following is a link to Bain Capital, the company Mitt Romney founded. http://www.baincapital.com/
 
" Established in 1984, Bain Capital is one of the world's leading private investment firms managing approximately $60 billion in assets under management. Our affiliated advisers make private equity, public equity, leveraged debt asset, venture capital, and absolute return investments across multiple sectors, industries, and asset classes. Since our inception, our competitive advantage has been grounded in a people-intensive, value-added investment approach that has enabled the firm to deliver industry-leading returns for our investors."

 I would like to add that Bain or any other private equity firm has a fiduciary duty to pay their investors when the company makes a profit.  That is the way capitalism works.  If that investor was from overseas, then that's where the profit to that investor goes.  Lets not forget that many type of government agencies also used Bain etc. to invest their money in.

A little tidbit about Mitt:   Since 1999, when Romney entered public life, taking over the troubled operations of the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics, and later as Governor of Massachusetts, he has donated his public service salaries to charity.