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Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney laughs as he returns to the stage with his wife Ann as his running mate Paul Ryan waits for them at a Republican National Convention farewell victory rally at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport in Lakeland, Florida on Friday.
After accepting the Republican party's nomination for president, Mitt Romney celebrated and showed off his new wings - a new campaign plane. Painted along the side of the plane is his campaign's motto, 'Believe in America,' and website, along with his "R" logo on the tail. The customized jet is a McDonnell-Douglas 83. Apparently, his running mate, Paul Ryan, has a similar plane, a DC-93.
His first trip aboard the the aircraft is to New Orleans where he will view damage caused by Hurricane Isaac.
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Mitt Romney is joined by vice-presidential candidate Paul Ryan and their wives at a campaign rally in front of their new campaign plane in Lakeland, Florida on Friday.
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Secret Service agents guard the campaign bus of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney during an RNC Farewell Victory rally on Friday in Lakeland, Florida.
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Republicans gather in Tampa, Florida to officially nominate Mitt Romney and his running mate, Paul Ryan, as the party's candidates for the 2012 presidential election.
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It's hard for us common folk to relate to someone who can afford their own commercial-size jet......and vice versa.
Obama had his own Boeing 737 and 757 when he was the 2008 Democrat nonimee. And, of course, he now flies around, to campaign stops, using a tax-payer supplied Boeing 747.
I suppose that actually helps prove your point that it's hard for common folk to relate to someone who can afford their own commercial-sized jet,......and vice-versa.
At least Romney actually put the American Flag on the plane. Obama DID NOT fly the American flag on his Even larger jet.
that goes to show how lefties think we need jobs not hand out which won,t happen any way.
VD,
Maybe you can imagine our tax dollars paying for a Jumbo 747 for Mr. Obama? Romney's plane is financed through donations from his followers like me.
yup.
Clint Eastwood took a jab at Obama for his "gas guzzling " plane, so wtf do you call this ?
At least it ain't our tax bucks paying for Romney's plane like it is Obuma's. I don't like my $ going towards Obuma's re-election.
President Obama requires an airplane with secure communications and electronic defenses. Get over it.
Clint Eastwood was also yelling at an invisible Obama in an empty chair for 12 minutes, so I'll go ahead and let that one slide. Good keypoint speaker, guys!
Are you F'ing serious.... what kinda news is this....And claim one more time that the MSM isn't a left wing puppet....What a f'ing joke. And yes I'm sure it wont take long until I am called names and made out to be an old white racist.... you guys are just ridiculous! Now let the games begin.. I need a good laugh before I jet off on my private plane to count my money in the Caymans.....
Ready set.... GO!
Believe in America! * (But keep your money in the Cayman Islands)
Obama pays the same tax rates as Romney, ITS THE LAW. Difference, Obama is getting 400K in pay to campaign, using govt money. Romney is RETIRED, has no wage income. But both Obama and Romney pay the SAME TAX RATE FOR THEIR INVESTMENT INCOME. If Obama really did not like that 15% capital gains tax rate, He could have changed it, Especially when he had TOTAL CONTROL before the mid terms.
After accepting the Republican party's nomination for president, Mitt Romney celebrated and showed off his new wings - a new campaign plane. The customized jet is a McDonnell-Douglas 83. Apparently, his running mate, Paul Ryan, has a similar plane, a DC-93.His first trip aboard the the aircraft is to New Orleans where he will view damage caused by Hurricane Isaac. What??? This is embodiement of entitled, arrogant, rich. They are laughing at the stupidity of the poor and middle class who will vote for them.!!! See the picture.
never , not for a twit , no-where man !!
The article failed to mention that it is on a lease. He didn't "buy" a plane, he is paying for a transportation service on a month by month basis, with a paint job thrown in. If the article wanted to be fair and completely revealing, they would have had to put together a financial analysis that would list the alternate costs for the staff to fly commercial everywhere, which would have showed the rental to be a best buy. Rich people are rich because they do not squander their money. BTW, it's not like I am going to vote for him, just saying what IS is.
What do you suggest he do? Walk? At least the taxpayers aren't picking up the tab for the plane, like they are for Obama.
You mean Air Force 1? Call me crazy, but I don't think he's the guy that started that tradition... it could have been Harrison Ford... possibly...
Get of my plane!
" If Obama really did not like that 15% capital gains tax rate, He could have changed it, Especially when he had TOTAL CONTROL before the mid terms"
With respect, that is caca de toro. The Democrats did not have total control due to the Republicans overiding them with Filibusters.
I wonder what part of the roof he'll tie his dog to for the trip.
Worst economy in fifty years and our RETARD President talks about a dog ride! While admitting he eats dog meat. "PS No real American boy would eat DOG MEAT.
Get Help!!! Soon. Do you honestly think that really rich people (R&R) give a damn about you? You are exactly who they want to vote for them then they throw you under the bus and put the dog on top of the car.
Greg Berry you should go back and take Government 101. Do you think the President (any President) can wave a magic wand and change the tax code? What do you think we have a Congress for? Good Grief! Also, were you ranting about Bush when he was campaigning? Do you think he and Cheney paid for the planes out of their own pockets? Come back to planet earth. Sheesh!
Oh but it`s O.K. because his first flight is to gawk at poor people,I mean to go check flooding in New Orleans!The motormansion is no minivan either!
Its clear to me that an old blue collar guy like myself, wont even be able to buy a cup of coffee if Mitt and his rich azz croonies win. People dont you get it!!!!!!!! This idiot gives a chit about the average john Q citizen.
Fed Up, do you honestly believe obama has your best interests at heart?? His agenda is not one of favor...he wants to keep people at the Governments beck and call; he is not a good President....we CANNOT afford to have him re-elected. Who is going to pay for all this??? You can't take care of people from cradle to grave...you have to have workers, and we pay the taxes....and those workers are getting mighty damn tired of footing the bill for all these illegal aliens, welfare (3 and 4 generations of it) and all the rest....government HAS to change...this Country cannot continue the way we have become. We're flat-ass broke.
Obama has put more people into weflare then EVERY PRESIDENT in our History. So, you think, you can't afford coffee. Romney will put more PEOPLE TO WORK, then any president in our history. And they will be paying TAXES to the TAX RATE of our Government. You know the tax rates established by OBAMA and his CONGRESS!
Thats right the more poor who work the more we can help those who really need it .
Pen: Do you have the same anger for all the money spent on the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, which is a lot more than welfare?
Oh get real - at least Romney pays for his plane and fuel and pilots etc, same for the bus.....obama has campaigned on OUR tax dollars for at least 3 years....and that is something....why should I pay for that??? He should be working at being the President and atleast making an attempt to solve all the issues he has ignored for 4 years!! And while we're posting, my personal opinion is that NO sitting President (no matter their party)should be allowed to campaign for re-election until 6 months prior to the polls in Novemeber. Again - they should be working....period.
Romney actually had his bus built in the USA, Obamas show boating busses were made in Canada. How soon you Dems forget the details.
It pays to be King,After you ran Ron Paul over you forgot to back up and spin the wheels
Let them keep their toys. Romney can go see his money he's got staked out in others countries in stye. Another one of Romney/Ryan huge blunders. Big Showoffs while people are hurting so badly all around. A bunch of self-proclaimed hypocrites. Be glad when this election is over when we don't have to see these bunch of nuts.
But it was OK for Obama to fly in his JET? During his campaign four years ago?? Democrats just hate, Rich when its republican, PS all of the RICH below pay the same TAX RATE as allowed by LAW, Just like ROMNEY. The capital gains tax rate is 15% The same rate that MULIT MILLIONAIRE OBAMA pays on his investment income.
Obama RICH Worth about 10 Million so far. Dead broke when he entered office. Not bad, he must be a Coupon shopper. Oh, He does not pay for his meals either. So that must not be it. Must be a LOBBYIST
Gore RICH
Kerry RICH
Clinton RICH
Carter RICH
Johnson Rich
Kennedy RICH.
After accepting the Republican party's nomination for president, Mitt Romney celebrated and showed off his new wings - a new campaign plane. Painted along the side of the plane is his campaign's motto, 'Believe in America,' and website, along with his "R" logo on the tail. The customized jet is a McDonnell-Douglas 83. Apparently, his running mate, Paul Ryan, has a similar plane, a DC-93.His first trip aboard the the aircraft is to New Orleans where he will view damage caused by Hurricane Isaac. What???This is embodiement of entitled, arrogant, rich. They are laughing at the stupidity of the poor and middle class who will vote for them.!!!
Obama "THE EMPTY CHAIR" Obama has spent less time at work then Any President in our History. We need a FULL TIME LEADER. One who is not flying all over the world, talking about COLLEGE Tuitions and Dog vacations.
Obama/Biden "VULTURE SOCIALISTS" Picking the working class clean of every dollar they ever worked for! And liberally giving that money to those who WILL NOT WORK.
Obama/Biden "FORE!!!!!!!!!!" More time playing golf then any president in our history, All at our expense.
Clinton wants Americans to vote Obama to continue the PLAN. TO see the PLAN watch the movie 2016.
After accepting the Republican party's nomination for president, Mitt Romney celebrated and showed off his new wings - a new campaign plane. Painted along the side of the plane is his campaign's motto, 'Believe in America,' and website, along with his "R" logo on the tail. The customized jet is a McDonnell-Douglas 83. Apparently, his running mate, Paul Ryan, has a similar plane, a DC-93.His first trip aboard the the aircraft is to New Orleans where he will view damage caused by Hurricane Isaac. What???This is embodiement of entitled, arrogant, rich. They are laughing at the stupidity of the poor and middle class who will vote for them.!!!
Obama/Biden "Lets FINISH THE JOB" FINISH OFF AMERICA - See the movie 2016 for details.
Hey everybody! Look at me! I managed to buy... well... nothing. I'm too poor to spend anything extra this month as living just ate up my check. But maybe I'll get lucky and I'll find a quarter on the sidewalk.
FU Romney, Frobama, and all the rest of you pols so disconnected from the rest of us. Definitely from me.
I get very tired of posts ( on the left OR right) where the poster doesn't know the difference between "Then" (after what was perviously discussed) and "Than" Comparritave to what was previously discussed). Face it folks, Obama broke many of his promises (like shutting down "Gitmo". If Romney is elected I'm very afraid he will KEEP his promise to get more American soldiers killed , but in Iran, not Iraq. Let's put more people to work as cannon fodder. The more killed, the fewer will enter the civilian labor force and unemployment goes down! YAY Romney!! A foolproof plan.
Now all he needs to do is convince old people (who are a drain on society) to do their civic duty as former Republican Gov of Colorado explained it to the leeches: it is their "Duty" to die and stop consuming resources, and taking jobs away from younger people. I'm OLD and ready to do my duty, but I can't locate any of Obama's Death Panels the Republicans were talking about during the Primary elections. Anyone here know the phone number of one? If so, please post it in a re[ply. Much appreciated.
This is embodiement of entitled, arrogant, rich. They are laughing at the stupidity of the poor and middle class who will vote for them.!!!
After accepting the Republican party's nomination for president, Mitt Romney celebrated and showed off his new wings - a new campaign plane. Painted along the side of the plane is his campaign's motto, 'Believe in America,' and website, along with his "R" logo on the tail. The customized jet is a McDonnell-Douglas 83. Apparently, his running mate, Paul Ryan, has a similar plane, a DC-93.His first trip aboard the the aircraft is to New Orleans where he will view damage caused by Hurricane Isaac. What???This is embodiement of entitled, arrogant, rich. They are laughing at the stupidity of the poor and middle class who will vote for them.!!!
Throughout this whole campaign process, the Republicans--from Cain to Trump to Ryan and Romney--continue to tell the big lie about damn near everything from welfare rolls to plant closings to Obama's time at Columbia, even Ryan's marathon times. Hitler tried the same thing, telling the big lie. It didn't work then and it won't now.
They all do it, first on campaign money and then if they win on our money.
So since there is no story here let's play a 'Where's Waldo Game'. Except with a Mitt crowd we'll have to play 'Where's the Black Folk's'. In the three picture's above how many black face's can you find in each picture?
Answer: 2 in each picture for a total of 6 black face's for a whopping total of 2 security agent's? It would have been 3 but they already fueled up the plan and swept the step's by picture time.
Come back next week when we play two old but exciting Obama game's, 'How Many Real Black Folk's' and 'How Many Born in the USA' can you count in his crowd.
All right's reserved, no vote purchase necassary, all tea bagger participation excluded, including family member's unable to distinguise any color in an Obama crowd.
Now THAT'S Conservative!
Not to worry, he will write them off over about 50 years, and they will not cost him a dime.