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Readers' gift to Romney: Here's why you lost

“Romney, who started his life on the 50-yard line of a 100-yard dash, doesn't seem to understand America.

“In the 1960s, I attended community college, and completed my education at a state university, while receiving monthly support through the GI Bill. Now retired, I receive monthly payments from Social Security, and my healthcare is provided though Medicare. I am forever committed to the stubborn belief that a community working together, in many circumstances, is preferable to individuals pursuing their own self-interest. It is my sincere hope that all Americans will have access to the same opportunities that I have had. And that none will ever be deterred due to disparagement by politicians as dependent on government.”

Others, including Linda Kranen of Carlsbad and Bud Weisbart of Fontana, want you to consider a wider definition of the word “gifts”:

From Kranen: “Life (healthcare, ending the wars), liberty (gay rights, women's rights) and the pursuit of happiness (access to higher education) are not 'gifts.' ”

Adds Weisbart:

“Romney is absolutely correct in his analysis that the president won because of the gifts he gave and continues to give, but he identifies them incorrectly: These gifts to all of us are genuine empathy and concern, deep commitments to our country and our citizens, and the intelligence to bring that all to fruition.”

Finally, Jim Bean of Los Angeles echoes the response of many:

“Our biggest gift from Obama, in my opinion, is sparing us a Romney presidency.”

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charleylucky at 9:16 AM January 27, 2013

Mitt...you lost the vote because: (a million reasons) but mostly because you were revealed from behind the mask, as the fake you are. That exposure was demonstrated by many things, such as the disgusting opinion of the "47% of United States citizens as moochers. In itself that was enough, but you then also gave us Tagg baby, the arrogant little jackass, who also revealed his fathers failures in his approach to life. Mitt, you just don't add up to much of character, understanding, trustworthiness, truth, money, pedigree and all. How you got the money you have is more the issue, picking on businesses that found thenselves in some momentary crises. That makes you a goul Mitt, not a smart businessman. From the day you stood up on all 4 feet and became the donkey's-rear you are, you exposed yourself as this eventual slicker.

Since the election you have faded away, too embarrassed to let the rest of us see the egg on your face. Mitt, you have not a lot of time in your life left to grow up and walk the walk, make your peace with your spirit and maybe try to live like an adult that has learned from a life of error. It isn't over until it's over Mitt, so on your knees please, and say something to begin your new life, such as, I'm sorry.

jskmail at 7:45 PM January 22, 2013

As Romney said, 'government does not create jobs'. He also said he would create 12 million jobs. Through a fortuitous bit of luck, he is not in government so he actually can create those jobs. We are standing by, Mitt.

Ralph Long at 11:45 AM December 21, 2012

The FACT why Willard Mittens Romney LOST is very simply and can be defined in very few words, "CEO of Bain Capital Vulture Businessmen And Exporter of American Workers Jobs Overseas.".... Need I say more?...Enough said so can we please just bury and forget this pair of total GOP/Tea Party Losers, Willard Mittens Romney and his creepy pal Wimpy Mini_Mitt Lying Paul Ryan NOW and Forevermore?....Thank You!.....

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