I think Romney realizes he simply misspoke. Medicare and SS put many of us in that 47%, and I think most are for Romney.
I take issue with the BO commercial that says Romney "attacked" that 47%. "Attack," to me, means to hurt or threaten, and since this was a private talk, it's hard to see that we were. Using the word "attack" had to leave a negative impression about Romney -- either consciously or subconsciously. That and the commercial that asked if it was fair that Romney paid a lower tax percentage than the rest of us (class warfare) really irked me! Being in Fla., we saw a lot of commercials that most people didn't see.
I was surprised to see the presidential debates also live on the BBC and on France24 (via the web here), but we watched on CNBC because they give a more Republican/business analysis.
BTW, Politifact, done by our local paper, gave BO a plus for stating that MR had called Russia the greatest geopolitical threat. Why boost BO for repeating what MR had said? Whether it was me or someone else who complained that Romney views Iran and Russia differently as foes/threats, Politifact changed their opinion.
When their trusted news-readers slant their "reporting," I'm afraid many citizens, busy with their jobs and social lives, simply assume whatever they said must be true. BTW, CNBC is more of a financial channel than a news channel, but they are pretty solidly pro-Romney. Immediately after the last debate CNBC's John Harwood called it an "awkward" moment when Ms. Crowley stepped in and did her "fact-checking" -- thus bringing attention to this impropriety.
Didn't help Romney when the moderator was doing fact checking on him during the debate. In the Rose Garden, apparently BO did use "terror" or "terrorism," but that wasn't directly related to Benghazi. Anyway, after that they were still saying it was a reaction to that YouTube movie -- not a planned attack on the consulate. Looks like Romney's point was valid.
"Rates go down you get killed, rates go up you get killed," says hedge fund manager Brad Golding, summing up the situation for mortgage REITs. The days of double-digit yields are over - at least at Annaly (NLY) - where new co-CEO Wellington Denahan-Norris calls it "fantasy" to think the company can just jack up leverage to replicate the returns of the past. [View news story]
I have a feeling that if we haven't bought any mREIT shares in the last day or two, we may have missed an opportunity.
The buck stopped with her. Smart of her to get out in front of this -- part of her defense strategy. Edward Klein said there were two power centers in the administration -- the Obamas and the Clintons.
Chaffetz just said on TV that he was assured that the funding cut had no baring on the security at the consulate. Maybe the embassy in Tripoli was adequately protected, but when the ambassador leaves and goes to another city, how much of that security goes with him?
Regarding whether or not the Obama administration knew about requests for extra security for our ambassador in Libya, journalist & author Edward Klein told Larry Kudlow on CNBC that Bill Clinton was trying to develop a defense for Hillary because the Clintons feared that she would be made the scapegoat for the consulate disaster.
"We're going to patent it all," Steve Jobs declared in '06 after Apple (AAPL) paid $100M to settle an IP suit. The result would be a huge patent portfolio Apple is now wielding against rivals amidst complaints many patents cover obvious and/or existing software concepts. Apple's "unified search" patent was rejected in '04, with an examiner calling it "an obvious variation" on existing ideas. It would be rejected 8 more times before getting approved last year, and then successfully used against Samsung. [View news story]
When the Google CEO sits on Apple's board and then Google comes up with the copy-catting Android OS that they give away for free to Apple's competitors, Apple should do everything in its power to stop them.
Seadrill Partners, formed by Seadrill (SDRL +0.5%) to own, operate and acquire offshore drilling rigs, files for an IPO with a proposed maximum offering price of $225M. SDLP operating revenues moved to $497M in FY11 from $478M in FY10; for H1 2012, revenues improved 11% to $275M. [View news story]
How will SDLP likely effect the share price of SDRL? I sure don't like having to deal with K-1s at tax time.
Polticial QuickChat 4: Oct, 23, 2012 [View instapost]
I take issue with the BO commercial that says Romney "attacked" that 47%. "Attack," to me, means to hurt or threaten, and since this was a private talk, it's hard to see that we were. Using the word "attack" had to leave a negative impression about Romney -- either consciously or subconsciously. That and the commercial that asked if it was fair that Romney paid a lower tax percentage than the rest of us (class warfare) really irked me! Being in Fla., we saw a lot of commercials that most people didn't see.
Polticial QuickChat 4: Oct, 23, 2012 [View instapost]
Argentina's Stunning Pari Passu Loss [View article]
Polticial QuickChat 4: Oct, 23, 2012 [View instapost]
BTW, Politifact, done by our local paper, gave BO a plus for stating that MR had called Russia the greatest geopolitical threat. Why boost BO for repeating what MR had said? Whether it was me or someone else who complained that Romney views Iran and Russia differently as foes/threats, Politifact changed their opinion.
Polticial QuickChat 3: Sept, 7, 2012 [View instapost]
However, since there were no highlights, you won't find out what happened. ;-)
Polticial QuickChat 3: Sept, 7, 2012 [View instapost]
Polticial QuickChat 3: Sept, 7, 2012 [View instapost]
One thing that really puzzles me is what is so horrible about Romney's saying "a binder full of women."
Polticial QuickChat 3: Sept, 7, 2012 [View instapost]
"Rates go down you get killed, rates go up you get killed," says hedge fund manager Brad Golding, summing up the situation for mortgage REITs. The days of double-digit yields are over - at least at Annaly (NLY) - where new co-CEO Wellington Denahan-Norris calls it "fantasy" to think the company can just jack up leverage to replicate the returns of the past. [View news story]
Polticial QuickChat 3: Sept, 7, 2012 [View instapost]
Polticial QuickChat 3: Sept, 7, 2012 [View instapost]
Polticial QuickChat 3: Sept, 7, 2012 [View instapost]
Which mREITs Are Still Good Buys? [View article]
"We're going to patent it all," Steve Jobs declared in '06 after Apple (AAPL) paid $100M to settle an IP suit. The result would be a huge patent portfolio Apple is now wielding against rivals amidst complaints many patents cover obvious and/or existing software concepts. Apple's "unified search" patent was rejected in '04, with an examiner calling it "an obvious variation" on existing ideas. It would be rejected 8 more times before getting approved last year, and then successfully used against Samsung. [View news story]
Seadrill Partners, formed by Seadrill (SDRL +0.5%) to own, operate and acquire offshore drilling rigs, files for an IPO with a proposed maximum offering price of $225M. SDLP operating revenues moved to $497M in FY11 from $478M in FY10; for H1 2012, revenues improved 11% to $275M. [View news story]
I sure don't like having to deal with K-1s at tax time.