In 2004 John Kerry was ridiculed for flip-flopping after he said he voted for something before he voted against it. Well, Kerry was a paragon of principle compared with serial flip-flopper Mitt Romney, aka Chameleon Man. In the Oct. 3 debate with Pres. Obama did anyone hear Romney mention the word “conservative”? I didn’t. But in February, when speaking to the Conservative Political Action Conference, he wasn’t conservative in using the word “conservative” 29 times!
Far more than most politicians, mercurial Mitt says whatever he thinks his audience wants to hear. His campaign adviser several months ago was right: Now that Romney is the GOP nominee, just shake up the Etch A Sketch and start over, regardless of prior positions.
In the Oct. 3 debate Romney shamelessly—and without a hint of conscience—simply walked away (or did he?) from the centerpieces of his campaign so far: more tax breaks for the wealthy; less regulation on corporations; more money for the military; and deep and debilitating cuts in Medicare, Medicaid and virtually every domestic program. Regarding healthcare reform—something Pres. Obama got accomplished after a century’s worth of presidents had failed—Romney was actually honest in saying that Americans now approaching retirement don’t have to worry about changes in Medicare. But heaven help (because insurance companies certainly won’t) anyone now under 55 if he and Paul Ryan are elected.
If there’s a “real” Mitt Romney, it’s the one who talks candidly to his rich buddies, not knowing a camera is rolling. There’s a lot of downright eerie material on this video not shown on the evening news; I easily found the full, 16-page transcript by Googling “transcript of 47 percent speech.”
I for one don’t want to take the chance of having this chameleon become president.
— Dan Shenk
Goshen
Letters to the Editor
Romney a flip-flopping chameleon
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Nazi flag is no laughing matter
An article in the The Elkhart Truth (June 13) appeared with this headline, “What would you do if your neighbor flew a Nazi flag?”
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God with U.S. since the beginning
It’s no coincidence that virtually every state constitution honors God in their preambles and mentions God in sections that refer to religious freedom. Several of the religious freedom sections mention Christianity specifically.
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Will be glad when President Obama ‘has went’
I once heard of a little boy who had a habit of saying, “I have went.”
One day the teacher made him stay after school and write, “I have gone” 500 times on the blackboard. -
‘Thank you’ doesn’t say enough
It weighs heavy on my heart to read about the recent transportation budget cuts for the Goshen High School music and athletic departments. I certainly understand that difficulties arise and appropriate cuts have to be made. This is not a letter of argument, but of encouragement.
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Businesses step up for Chamberlain
The Chamberlain Elementary School PTO is so proud of and thankful for the support of Goshen businesses. Because of their help, Chamberlain was able to provide a successful Fun Night for the students and patrons of their school.
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An open letter to Joe Donnelly and Dan Coats
I am writing to encourage you to support the bipartisan immigration bill crafted by the so-called “Gang of Eight” senators: four Republicans, four Democrats.
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Be proud of the Goshen Redskins
We can become riled up about various things and the Redskins idea for change is really one that I believe should be very low on the totem pole of problems or suggestions to take issue with.
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Nickname issue is not dead yet
With the Chief statue being returned to the gym at Goshen High School, most would feel that the battle was won. But this fight over Goshen’s mascot and nickname is far from over. The fact of the matter is, had it not been for social media the administration might not have received the backlash that it did from the public. But if this plays out like many issues in our society do, within a few weeks or months this issue will lose public interest. I would like to offer encouragement against that.
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Country is headed for a big loss
I am a conservative, liberty-minded individual who works politically through the Republican Party. Over the years the party that claims to hold up leaders like Barry Goldwater and Ronald Reagan has slowly morphed into an ever so slightly lighter version of the Democratic Party.
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It’s time to choose another nickname
I didn’t grow up with an iconic mascot. It’s hard to get attached to a “comet.” So, it’s hard for me to relate to the outrage people in Goshen feel about the removal of the mascot from the gym and the possible loss of their team name.
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