tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12010572.post2126927494715106161..comments2023-12-13T16:00:41.784-05:00Comments on Muccings: Mid-campaign assessment of candidatesGerardo Moochiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11541992059443099894noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12010572.post-85544676571414429302012-01-13T00:29:11.706-05:002012-01-13T00:29:11.706-05:00Romney's use of the word "fire" was ...Romney's use of the word "fire" was in the context of our ability as consumers to fire poor performing service providers such as insurance companies that give us a run-around. Desperate Republican candidates have twisted his comment out of context to turn it into something that was never said and never implied. <br /><br />Romney is also being criticised by some for using the word "fire" in any context! If these critics have their way, it wouldn't be long before it would be politically incorrect to use any word for fear it will be purposely twisted. These folks need to realize that politics motivates the twisting of virtually any word that comes out of an opponent's mouth. We just need to check our gullibility at the door before we vote - preferably before we become too critical.<br /><br />Now the connection is being made to venture capital firms such as Bain Capital, which in fact has successfully created a net of 10,000 new jobs and eliminated inefficiencies in disstressed companies. Isn't that what healthy capitalism is all about? One would think that those who have been entrepreneurs would understand this.Gerardo Moochiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11541992059443099894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12010572.post-81875986019191160962012-01-11T16:41:49.778-05:002012-01-11T16:41:49.778-05:00I think your assessment is right on. SC will be a...I think your assessment is right on. SC will be a better test of the candidates than NH was.<br /><br />I will vote for and heartily support whichever Republican candidate is nominated, no matter how loosely he uses the term "fire".BrMnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12010572.post-72411278953652617812012-01-11T14:50:21.759-05:002012-01-11T14:50:21.759-05:00Romney's showing in New Hampshire reaching 40%...Romney's showing in New Hampshire reaching 40% is significant. There is no doubt in my mind that he is attracting voters (including independents?) other than his close following. The management of his campaign speaks well for his organizational capabilities. <br /><br />The ability of a true conservative beating Obama based on history is less than 50% chance. Romney is trying to stay near the center to draw independents at the same time voicing support for many of the things a conservative would be for. <br /><br />In order to beat Obama being close to the center will be crucial.amgoldhohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00007371782345189558noreply@blogger.com