Romney likens the election to football: ‘It’s time to get a new coach’

SmashMouth · 09-01-2012, 12:59 PM

Headlining a rally on the opening day of the college football season, Mitt Romney sprinkled his stump speech Saturday with sports analogies, arguing it's time to put a "new coach" on the field to get America back in the game.
Speaking at a rally inside a historic train station here, Romney reminded his audience of President Barack Obama's 2008 Democratic National Convention speech, telling supporters "he didn't keep a lot of promises."
"One of the promises he made was he was going to create more jobs, and today, there are 23 million people out of work or have stopped looking for work or underemployed," Romney said. "Let me tell you: If you have a coach that's zero and 23 million, you say it's time to get a new coach."
As a crowd of a few thousand people let out a roar of approval, Romney added, "It's time for America to see a winning season again, and we are going to bring it to them."
It was Romney's first stop in Ohio since officially claiming the GOP nomination. His running mate, Rep. Paul Ryan, is also in the state—attending a football game at his alma mater Miami University, which is playing in-state rival Ohio State University.
Romney argued that he was the person who can deliver on creating new jobs and turning the economy around.
"We recognize what a great responsibility you've given us. How much you expect from us to be able to get back the White House and get America back on track," Romney said. "We've seen these last four years a lot of disappointment; a lot of families having a hard time… These are tough times for the American people, and added to all that is the divisiveness and bitterness we've seen from the president's campaign."

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ScottF · 09-01-2012, 04:04 PM

To paraphrase: "I don't know anything about sports, but I do know a lot of owners. Let me throw out a sports analogy and show how in touch I am."

Romney was asked by an AP reporter if he follows NASCAR. "Not as closely as some of the most ardent fans. But I have some great friends who are NASCAR team owners."

Danno · 09-01-2012, 04:10 PM

Originally Posted by ScottF

To paraphrase: "I don't know anything about sports, but I do know a lot of owners. Let me throw out a sports analogy and show how in touch I am."

Romney was asked by an AP reporter if he follows NASCAR. "Not as closely as some of the most ardent fans. But I have some great friends who are NASCAR team owners."

And Obama would say... "Do I follow NASCAR? No their all racists, why do you think they call in RACE-ing"."

Paraphrasing Obama - "I hate white folks, all white folks are racist"

ScottF · 09-01-2012, 04:47 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

And Obama would say... "Do I follow NASCAR? No their all racists, why do you think they call in RACE-ing"."

Paraphrasing Obama - "I hate white folks, all white folks are racist"

Well, can't stoop much lower than that.

Danno · 09-01-2012, 05:22 PM

Originally Posted by ScottF

Well, can't stoop much lower than that.

Its one of the many reasons why I dislike him.

ScottF · 09-02-2012, 10:46 AM

Originally Posted by Danno
And Obama would say... "Do I follow NASCAR? No their all racists, why do you think they call in RACE-ing"."

Paraphrasing Obama - "I hate white folks, all white folks are racist"
Well, can't stoop much lower than that.

Originally Posted by Danno

Its one of the many reasons why I dislike him.

Agreed. Clearly Obama, raised by a white mother and educated at Harvard and Columbia is a racist.
Great points. Good grammar, too.

Danno · 09-02-2012, 11:08 AM

Originally Posted by ScottF

Originally Posted by Danno
And Obama would say... "Do I follow NASCAR? No their all racists, why do you think they call in RACE-ing"."

Paraphrasing Obama - "I hate white folks, all white folks are racist"
Well, can't stoop much lower than that.

Agreed. Clearly Obama, raised by a white mother and educated at Harvard and Columbia is a racist.
Great points. Good grammar, too.

Yes, because everyone knows if you're educated, you can't be a racist.

That sounds exactly like your typical left wing elitist.

And you placed a comma after grammar and before too? I'm not a racist educated at Harvard with exceptional teleprompter skills, but I don't think that comma belongs there.

ScottF · 09-02-2012, 03:31 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Yes, because everyone knows if you're educated, you can't be a racist. not my point at all, but since you brought it up: racism and bigotry are by-products of ignorance. So yes, generally speaking, more education= less racism. Since the man in question is of mixed race, the point is moot, unless you are implying Obama hated his mother and her parents, whom he lived with in high school.

That sounds exactly like your typical left wing elitist.

And you placed a comma after grammar and before too? I'm not a racist educated at Harvard with exceptional teleprompter skills, but I don't think that comma belongs there.

Yes, the natural pause before or after an adverb should be punctuated. However, (another such example) 'their' is possessive, not a contraction. We can discuss end punctuation and the semi-colons after folks and racists another time.

Danno · 09-02-2012, 04:30 PM

Originally Posted by ScottF

Yes, the natural pause before or after an adverb should be punctuated.

There's no natural pause there, unless you speak as badly as you make points.

09-01-2012, 12:59 PM	#1
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 14,572 Blog Entries: 22	Romney likens the election to football: ‘It’s time to get a new coach’ Headlining a rally on the opening day of the college football season, Mitt Romney sprinkled his stump speech Saturday with sports analogies, arguing it's time to put a "new coach" on the field to get America back in the game. Speaking at a rally inside a historic train station here, Romney reminded his audience of President Barack Obama's 2008 Democratic National Convention speech, telling supporters "he didn't keep a lot of promises." "One of the promises he made was he was going to create more jobs, and today, there are 23 million people out of work or have stopped looking for work or underemployed," Romney said. "Let me tell you: If you have a coach that's zero and 23 million, you say it's time to get a new coach." As a crowd of a few thousand people let out a roar of approval, Romney added, "It's time for America to see a winning season again, and we are going to bring it to them." It was Romney's first stop in Ohio since officially claiming the GOP nomination. His running mate, Rep. Paul Ryan, is also in the state—attending a football game at his alma mater Miami University, which is playing in-state rival Ohio State University. Romney argued that he was the person who can deliver on creating new jobs and turning the economy around. "We recognize what a great responsibility you've given us. How much you expect from us to be able to get back the White House and get America back on track," Romney said. "We've seen these last four years a lot of disappointment; a lot of families having a hard time… These are tough times for the American people, and added to all that is the divisiveness and bitterness we've seen from the president's campaign." read more Share Share this post on Digg Reddit! Twitter! Facebook!
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ScottF 40 year fan Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 2,341	Re: Romney likens the election to football: ‘It’s time to get a new coach’ To paraphrase: "I don't know anything about sports, but I do know a lot of owners. Let me throw out a sports analogy and show how in touch I am." Romney was asked by an AP reporter if he follows NASCAR. "Not as closely as some of the most ardent fans. But I have some great friends who are NASCAR team owners." Share Share this post on Digg Reddit! Twitter! Facebook! Cruize likes this.

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort Alabama Posts: 11,200	Re: Romney likens the election to football: ‘It’s time to get a new coach’ Originally Posted by ScottF To paraphrase: "I don't know anything about sports, but I do know a lot of owners. Let me throw out a sports analogy and show how in touch I am." Romney was asked by an AP reporter if he follows NASCAR. "Not as closely as some of the most ardent fans. But I have some great friends who are NASCAR team owners." And Obama would say... "Do I follow NASCAR? No their all racists, why do you think they call in RACE-ing"." Paraphrasing Obama - "I hate white folks, all white folks are racist" Share Share this post on Digg Reddit! Twitter! Facebook!

09-01-2012, 04:47 PM	#4
ScottF 40 year fan Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 2,341	Re: Romney likens the election to football: ‘It’s time to get a new coach’ Originally Posted by Danno And Obama would say... "Do I follow NASCAR? No their all racists, why do you think they call in RACE-ing"." Paraphrasing Obama - "I hate white folks, all white folks are racist" Well, can't stoop much lower than that. Share Share this post on Digg Reddit! Twitter! Facebook!

09-01-2012, 05:22 PM	#5
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort Alabama Posts: 11,200	Re: Romney likens the election to football: ‘It’s time to get a new coach’ Originally Posted by ScottF Well, can't stoop much lower than that. Its one of the many reasons why I dislike him. Share Share this post on Digg Reddit! Twitter! Facebook!

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09-02-2012, 10:46 AM	#6
ScottF 40 year fan Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 2,341	Re: Romney likens the election to football: ‘It’s time to get a new coach’ Originally Posted by Danno And Obama would say... "Do I follow NASCAR? No their all racists, why do you think they call in RACE-ing"." Paraphrasing Obama - "I hate white folks, all white folks are racist" Well, can't stoop much lower than that. Originally Posted by Danno Its one of the many reasons why I dislike him. Agreed. Clearly Obama, raised by a white mother and educated at Harvard and Columbia is a racist. Great points. Good grammar, too. Share Share this post on Digg Reddit! Twitter! Facebook! Cruize likes this.

09-02-2012, 11:08 AM	#7
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort Alabama Posts: 11,200	Re: Romney likens the election to football: ‘It’s time to get a new coach’ Originally Posted by ScottF Originally Posted by Danno And Obama would say... "Do I follow NASCAR? No their all racists, why do you think they call in RACE-ing"." Paraphrasing Obama - "I hate white folks, all white folks are racist" Well, can't stoop much lower than that. Agreed. Clearly Obama, raised by a white mother and educated at Harvard and Columbia is a racist. Great points. Good grammar, too. Yes, because everyone knows if you're educated, you can't be a racist. That sounds exactly like your typical left wing elitist. And you placed a comma after grammar and before too? I'm not a racist educated at Harvard with exceptional teleprompter skills, but I don't think that comma belongs there. Share Share this post on Digg Reddit! Twitter! Facebook!

09-02-2012, 03:31 PM	#8
ScottF 40 year fan Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 2,341	Re: Romney likens the election to football: ‘It’s time to get a new coach’ Originally Posted by Danno Yes, because everyone knows if you're educated, you can't be a racist. not my point at all, but since you brought it up: racism and bigotry are by-products of ignorance. So yes, generally speaking, more education= less racism. Since the man in question is of mixed race, the point is moot, unless you are implying Obama hated his mother and her parents, whom he lived with in high school. That sounds exactly like your typical left wing elitist. And you placed a comma after grammar and before too? I'm not a racist educated at Harvard with exceptional teleprompter skills, but I don't think that comma belongs there. Yes, the natural pause before or after an adverb should be punctuated. However, (another such example) 'their' is possessive, not a contraction. We can discuss end punctuation and the semi-colons after folks and racists another time. Share Share this post on Digg Reddit! Twitter! Facebook!

09-02-2012, 04:30 PM	#9
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort Alabama Posts: 11,200	Re: Romney likens the election to football: ‘It’s time to get a new coach’ Originally Posted by ScottF Yes, the natural pause before or after an adverb should be punctuated. There's no natural pause there, unless you speak as badly as you make points. Share Share this post on Digg Reddit! Twitter! Facebook!

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