Should the UK refuse to recognise Romney following his Olympics insult?
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Re: Should the UK refuse to recognise Romney following his Olympics insult?Romney is a fool. he seems almost robotic in his actions and is completely oblivious to the ramifications of his statements which really, do him no favours in the first place.
and calling Milliband "Mr. Leader"
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Re: Should the UK refuse to recognise Romney following his Olympics insult?..There are a few things that were disconcerting. The stories about the private security firm not having enough people, the supposed strike of the immigration and customs officials … that obviously is not something which is encouraging
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Re: Should the UK refuse to recognise Romney following his Olympics insult?I just meant with the sheer amount of abuse you are likely to get considering most lefties on TSR think the sun shines out of Obama's every orifice. I would rather Romney won as well.(Original post by Cephalus)
Why is it brave? I'm not the only person on TSR who thinks that Romney might make a good president -
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Re: Should the UK refuse to recognise Romney following his Olympics insult?Well you can't be liked by everybody I suppose.(Original post by ukip72)
I just meant with the sheer amount of abuse you are likely to get considering most lefties on TSR think the sun shines out of Obama's every orifice. I would rather Romney won as well. -
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Re: Should the UK refuse to recognise Romney following his Olympics insult?Getting Romney in would be a massive problem for America. America doesn't have many friends at the moment especially over issues like Iran, North Korea, China, Syria and so on.(Original post by Cephalus)
A bit of an overreaction? Romney will make a good President anyway
He will surely usher in a new age of prosperity
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Re: Should the UK refuse to recognise Romney following his Olympics insult?These insults? It wasn't even an insult. He expressed doubt as to whether it would go well which to be honest nearly all of us have done.(Original post by gagaslilmonsteruk)
Getting Romney in would be a massive problem for America. America doesn't have many friends at the moment especially over issues like Iran, North Korea, China, Syria and so on.
If he is elected it's more than likely these insults are going to alienate more and more of America's friends. -
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Re: Should the UK refuse to recognise Romney following his Olympics insult?label him what you want his policies are dangerous.(Original post by ukip72)
To sum up: He's right wing -
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Re: Should the UK refuse to recognise Romney following his Olympics insult?(Original post by sugar-n-spice)
Clue: British people can moan about Britain all they like but if an outsider so much as gives a realistic overview of how things are, all hell breaks loose.
I found it odd how much coverage was given to that comment. Grant you it wasn't the 'diplomatic' response he was supposed to give. but in essence all he said was that it remains to be seen whether the olympics will run smoothly given the late security arrangements that have to be made. I don't think theres much wrong with this view. -
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Re: Should the UK refuse to recognise Romney following his Olympics insult?It's the same with every country. Americans can complain about America all they want but as soon as someone else says something bad about it then they practically cry and claim it's the best country in the world. Everyone is sensitive about their own country. also, this; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16K6m3Ua2nw(Original post by TimHuak)
Why are British people so sensitive? You get wound up over the smallest things. Everyone is so sensitive here it is ridiculous. Seriously what did Romney do wrong?
EDIT: lol at the negs, obviously sensitive Brits getting upset over my comment -
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Re: Should the UK refuse to recognise Romney following his Olympics insult?Exactly!(Original post by sugar-n-spice)
Clue: British people can moan about Britain all they like but if an outsider so much as gives a realistic overview of how things are, all hell breaks loose.
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Re: Should the UK refuse to recognise Romney following his Olympics insult?As much as I feel solidarity with someone of English decent, I would honestly refuse to recognise him should be became the American president, as Prime Minister or as the Government. However I probably would get highly criticised and thrown out of office for supporting a minority/hipster view.
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Re: Should the UK refuse to recognise Romney following his Olympics insult?He basically said that the UK did not do a very good job to get the Olympic games prepared... And Cameron turned around and basically said 'well, it as not easy to arrange an Olympic games in such a busy city. When you prepared the games, you just stuck it in the middle of nowhere where it was much quieter'. In short, Romney was being overly critical when he didn't face the exact same problems himself.(Original post by rock_climber86)
what was the insult? i cant see it anywhere
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Oh, and Boris got on-board and went mad too!
You can't not recognise the president of the USA, but I think Romney's visit here was not necessary. He made an ass of himself, and I doubt his political agenda will be supported by many Brits anyway. I feel sorry for America if they have to put up with him for the next 4-8 years.
All of the political candidates have flaws (I'm more on the side of Obama though). To be honest, that country just heads downhill but is too proud to recognise their own faults. It's all about money and only making short-term changes - None of the presidents are willing to make future plans, they just want to affect their own political reign.
The UK isn't perfect, but we notice that. America is even further from perfection, so they have no right being over here telling us how to do things. -
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Re: Should the UK refuse to recognise Romney following his Olympics insult?lol people dont get your joke(Original post by Cephalus)
A bit of an overreaction? Romney will make a good President anyway
He will surely usher in a new age of prosperity
besides ron paul is obviously going to be nominated and win the election...who would vote Romney...Last edited by robin22391; 27-07-2012 at 05:15. -
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Re: Should the UK refuse to recognise Romney following his Olympics insult?omg if you find a video clip of boris going mad please link me! Would love to see it!(Original post by SillyEddy)
He basically said that the UK did not do a very good job to get the Olympic games prepared... And Cameron turned around and basically said 'well, it as not easy to arrange an Olympic games in such a busy city. When you prepared the games, you just stuck it in the middle of nowhere where it was much quieter'. In short, Romney was being overly critical when he didn't face the exact same problems himself.
Oh, and Boris got on-board and went mad too!
You can't not recognise the president of the USA, but I think Romney's visit here was not necessary. He made an ass of himself, and I doubt his political agenda will be supported by many Brits anyway. I feel sorry for America if they have to put up with him for the next 4-8 years.
All of the political candidates have flaws (I'm more on the side of Obama though). To be honest, that country just heads downhill but is too proud to recognise their own faults. It's all about money and only making short-term changes - None of the presidents are willing to make future plans, they just want to affect their own political reign.
The UK isn't perfect, but we notice that. America is even further from perfection, so they have no right being over here telling us how to do things.
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Re: Should the UK refuse to recognise Romney following his Olympics insult?Since when is he against abortion? He's gone on record several times to say that, whilst he's personally opposed to it, he is still pro-choice.(Original post by unclej)
he is against abortion
he is against carbon caps
he is against free healthcare
he will increase military spending and troops whilst while allowing a contolled bankrupsy of Detroit
he is against a transparent wall street
he is against nuclear weapon reductions in russia and america
he hates pallestine and loves israel
he supported war on afghanistan and vietnam
he wants to increase the power of guantanamo bay
he wants abstinence only sex education
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Re: Should the UK refuse to recognise Romney following his Olympics insult?Well not mad mad, but typically enthusiastic(Original post by rock_climber86)
omg if you find a video clip of boris going mad please link me! Would love to see it!
The bit at the end is just immense though! -
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Re: Should the UK refuse to recognise Romney following his Olympics insult?what was that thing in the end? "Team GB will have more gold, silver and bronze medals than would be needed to bail out greece and spain out together"?(Original post by SillyEddy)
Well not mad mad, but typically enthusiastic
The bit at the end is just immense though!
