Tuesday nights debate was nothing short of awe inspiring. I watched in delight as Romney was shredded on his non-existent plans to improve the economy. It became crystal clear at least to those that already knew, that Romney's plan would only help corporations like Bain. I suspect even people that have never heard of Bain, have a basic understanding that Romney's math does not add up. They might even start looking at their own tax "loop holes" like their mortgage deduction and several smaller items that add up quickly and help middle class families immensely.
As always Romney is quick with the lie. The one he told about Obama's response to the Libya terror attack was among the worst and it was documented. Even Candy Crowley appeared to be shocked that Romney would tell such a lie even as she had the transcript from the Rose Garden speech right in front of her. She read the part where Obama called it an act of terror, twice. Of course, Romney knew he had been made, yet he still tried to get traction on his lie.
And who knew this little "factoid" unmarried mothers cause violence with AK47s. That was news indeed to me. Especially since none of my three children have come into contact with an AK47 much less caused violence with one. And of course Romney ignored the larger issue, which is handgun violence. I haven't looked at the statistics that might break down violence with assault and assault type weapons and hand guns. But, if I were to guess I would say hand gun violence far out paces assault rifle violence. What I can't figure out is why all those moms opt for assault rifles when hand guns are so much easier and cheaper to get.
I have to admit I didn't really take notice when Romney was blathering on about women in binders to put in his cabinet. It just sounded like a phoney story to me. Like many of his stories. I noted it had nothing to do about pay equity. In fact, he offered no proof he paid women that worked for him as much as men. But, then that would have been responsive to the question, something which Mitt rarely is. But, #womeninbinders became a very popular hash tag last night and I got many a good laugh from that. My favorite "if you like it put three rings on it." This is possibly the funniest lie Mitt has ever told. Turns out my gut was right, but I won't ever use that as a substitute for listening to fact checkers.
So, my prediction for the next week or so is that Romney will go into hiding until his next scheduled shredding and will watch his campaign circle the Bain.
