Romney: Hillary Is A Marxist

By T. W. Farnam | bio
In a speech Mitt Romney gave this weekend at the Young Republican's convention, Romney had a little fun claiming Hillary is a Marxist. Of course, Romney was forced to badly distort some recent Hillary remarks in order to make this case.

In his speech, Romney said:

Look at how the Democrats like Hillary Clinton think about our economy. She said the other day some very interesting things. You probably saw them. She said that it is quote "time to reject the idea of an on-your-own society and replace it with shared responsibility." She says she prefers a quote "we're all-in-it-together society." I see -- out with Adam Smith, in with Karl Marx.


One small problem. As Media Matters has pointed out in a different context, in the actual speech ridiculed by Romney, Hillary went on to praise free markets in the very next line after the one quoted by Romney:

It's time for a new beginning, for an end to government of the few, by the few and for the few, time to reject the idea of an "on your own" society and to replace it with shared responsibility for shared prosperity. I prefer a "we're all in it together" society.

Now, there is no greater force for economic growth than free markets, but markets work best with rules that promote our values, protect our workers and give all people a chance to succeed.

Curiously, Romney made no reference to that component of Hillary's speech.

Video here............

http://electioncentral.tpmcafe.com/blog/electioncentral/2007/jul/09/romney_hillary_clinton_has_marxist_platform

:rofl:

Sigh.

What is Mitt smoking?

that way we'll stop thinking she's a corporate shill.

It's aimed at reinforcing the beliefs of Freepers, and maybe a few moderates out there.

If you ask the average American if Hillary is conservative, moderate or liberal, I bet most will say liberal.

Most people remember her from the failed attempt to have a national health care policy (Hillary-care)

and, remember how when she said "it takes a village" to raise a child - Limbaugh, and his ilk, spun that as a Communist attitude. Back then, there was no blogosphere or Air America to counteract those charges.

Especially when they built their communities.

Oh no he didn't!

Not questioning you, but I thought it wasn't translated into English until later. Were they reading it in German? I read about a communist rally in Chicago in 1875, but I never came across the Mormon connection...got a link for me, please, please?

It's an interesting read.

http://www.slweekly.com/editorial/2004/feat_2004-03-18.cfm

Though I'll concede that the LDS Church was anti-Marxist starting in the 1930s.

Oh, these Republicans are SO fucking funny with their little jokes.

to explain how Hillary Clinton is a Christian, since Jesus was for the common man and for helping others.

Why would any person in their right mind prefer a society built on selfishness and personal greed? Romney's remark must be for the real Republican faithful who really don't give a poop about poor people. I work in philanthropy with plenty of Republicans who have made it their life's work to create a "we're all in it together" society.

Secondly, why is it acceptable for a Republican to liken a Democrat to Karl Marx or Lenin and it's not OK for a Democrat to liken a Republican to a fascist dictator like Hitler?

'It's time for a new beginning, for an end to government of the few, by the few and for the few, time to reject the idea of an "on your own" society and to replace it with shared responsibility for shared prosperity. I prefer a "we're all in it together" society.'

What's wrong or even Marxist about that?

Most mainstream Europaean Conservatives would agree with it (though revolting Maggie did say "There is no such thing as society").

I never cease to be amazed at what right-wing Republicans consider as 'far-left'.

America don't need no more stinkin republicon chickenhawks...

Where do the republicons come up with such a shameful, honor-free collection of Chickenhawks: Cheney, Lott, Limbaugh, O'Rielly, Hannity, and of course, the cocaine-sniffing Connecticut Yankee preppy cheerleader himself, Commander AWOL Bush

But seriously, can anyone understand the modern capitalist economy WITHOUT Marx' input?

First off, he talks about how Europe has lost and that they're in decline. This just goes to show how too many economy based Republicans have their heads up their arse. They have all of these indicators like GDP unemployment rates which are important, but don't tell the whole story. When I've been in Europe I see people hanging out in cafes, going to pubs, great night life, educated public. I don't see homeless people or 40 million people without health care. The Republican outlook on the economy is what you get when you don't get out of the lab and in to the real world. He also neglects to mention that Ireland's economy is so vibrant that they have to import workers for all of the opportunity going on in that country.

Secondly, he holds up Adam Smith as "not heartless". How can a person whose philosophy on life is personal responsibility account for what happens when a person falls on hard times. What would Adam Smith do to lend this guy a hand?