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Why Mitt hates republicans March 15, 2012 9:56 am BuckGalaxy

I find that contempt pretty well-founded, and it is a relief that Romney does not believe the nonsense he spouts during the campaign. But the persistent awkwardness of Romney’s campaign style reflects this basic tension. It’s easy to try to persuade somebody for whom you have basic respect. It’s persuading somebody whom you consider stupid — while you must conceal any trace of your disdain — that’s excruciatingly difficult. Romney’s awkward manner on the trail is the agony of suppressed contempt.

  • It is excruciatingly difficult... by TB 2012-03-15 10:24:42
    • Agreed. That's why I gave up on it long ago and became such an ass. So what do ... by BuckGalaxy 2012-03-15 13:28:53
      • I think the premise in that article is based on some pretty tenuous information. by TB 2012-03-15 14:00:23
        • Keep telling yourself that Tom. Blind yourself to the FACT that there are now two distinct GOPS: The ... by BuckGalaxy 2012-03-15 23:00:07
          • If Chait had anything better he would have used it. by TB 2012-03-16 08:51:45
            • You're a slippery f**k, but the question was do YOU really believe his provable lies? And yeah, obviously Mitt ... by BuckGalaxy 2012-03-16 18:53:13
              • You know... by TB 2012-03-16 19:43:57
                • Stopping the damage? Obama seems to have a decent track record of that already. How quickly we forget ... by BuckGalaxy 2012-03-19 19:34:32
                • Oops. Maybe a poor choice of word. Especially in the subject line. And, trying to corner TB is like ... by bowser 2012-03-16 19:33:17

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